The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held in the Board Room of the Tinnin Fine Arts Center of the college in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on Thursday, August 16, 2007, at 6:35 p.m.

AUGUST 16, 2007

Those present: Trustees James E. Grassham, chairman; Stephen C. Cookson, vice chairman; John R. Stanard, secretary; Bill G. Hollida Sr., treasurer; Thomas R. Turner, member; and Marion L. Tibbs, member; college administrators:  J. Larry Kimbrow, executive vice president/vice president for academic affairs; Robert L. Myers, vice president for administration and governmental affairs; Joseph T. Rozman, vice president for student affairs and technology; Judith W. Scott, vice president for college advancement; and Danetta Norris, recording secretary.  Others present were: L. Joe Scott, college attorney; Tim Krakowiak, Daily American Republic reporter; Nicole Sifford, math instructor/faculty council chair; Cindy Clark, dean of student services/representing professional staff; Heather Kilbreath, administrative assistant/career & workforce development/support staff president; Kristina McDaniel, human resources director; Teresa Johnson, marketing director; Annabeth Miller, news services coordinator; Kenny Bullington, math instructor; Mary Brown, senior administrative assistant/executive vice president; Cathy Wampler, division chair/health & human services/director of nursing; Sherrie Newman, nursing instructor; Catherine Hutcheson, nursing instructor; Elizabeth Lilly, nursing instructor; Mortina Williams, information systems technology instructor; Michele Weimer, industrial technology instructor; Shawn Westbrooks, criminal justice instructor; Karen Lovette, senior administrative assistant/faculty; Lisa Bliss, instructional assistant; Derick Allen, maintenance supervisor; Clayton Baker, maintenance technician; Amanda Reynolds, administrative assistant/extended learning; Doug Houston, technology & computer services specialist; Terri Smith, business instructor; Charlotte Eubank, comptroller; Neva Bissett, guest; Sharon Miller, guest; and Don Crandall, booster club president.

ATTENDANCE

The minutes of the regular meeting of July 26, 2007, were approved as presented on a motion by Trustee Turner and second by Trustee Tibbs.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

OF REGULAR JULY MEETING

Trustee Grassham welcomed those in attendance.  In Dr. Cooper’s absence, Dr. Larry Kimbrow reported on several items on the agenda. No changes were made at this time for the Summer/Fall 2007 Board Meeting dates, which include September 20, October 18, November 5, and December 13.

Dr. Kimbrow introduced new employees in attendance. They included: Sherrie Newman, Nursing Instructor; Elizabeth Lilly, Nursing Instructor; Catherine Hutcheson, Nursing Instructor; Amanda Reynolds, Administrative Assistant/Extended Learning; and Doug Houston, Technology & Computer Services Specialist.

Dr. Kimbrow recognized Business Instructor Terri Smith in receiving a Letter of Appreciation from the IRS for delivering quality service to taxpayers throughout South Central Missouri Community Action Agency coverage area and improving the accuracy of individual tax returns.

Dr. Kimbrow introduced the officers for the three 2007-2008 TRCC employee groups. Faculty Council: President, Nicole Sifford; Vice President, Michele Weimer; Secretary, Teichera Samuell; Mortina Williams, Martha Kirkman, and Shawn Westbrooks. Support Staff: President, Heather Kilbreath; Vice President, Karen Lovette; Secretary, Lisa Bliss; Treasurer, Melissa Adams; and Parliamentarian, Derick Allen. Professional Staff: President, Marcia Fields; Vice President, Cathy Wampler; Secretary, Teresa Johnson; and Treasurer, Edie Dilbeck.

The Missouri Community College Association’s (MCCA) 43^rd Annual Convention will be held November 7, 8, 9, 2007 at the Chateau on the Lake Resort & Convention Center in Branson, Missouri. TRCC will be hosting General Session #2: Association of Awards on Thursday, November 8, 2007, 8:45-10:00 a.m.

Dr. Kimbrow stated that Bill Hampton of YHC (Your Hometown Channel) was selected for the MCCA News Media Award and Ben and Martha Bidewell was selected for the MCCA Award of Distinction. They will be recognized at the MCCA Convention on November 8, 2007 at the Chateau on the Lake Resort & Convention Center in Branson, Missouri.

Three Rivers Community College sent a Press Release on Friday, August 10, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. regarding a proposed TRCC Center at Cape Girardeau. Dr. Kimbrow stated we have had a good response from the public with many contacting us with proposed facility locations.

Upcoming events include: TRCC Board Retreat beginning at 9 a.m., September 18, 2007 at Trustee Bill Hollida’s cabin; Booster Club Sponsored “Meet the Raiders” 6:00-10:00 p.m., September 10, 2007 at TRCC Bess Activity Center; and Booster Club Sponsored “Show Me Madness” 6:00-9:00 p.m., October 01, 2007 at TRCC Bess Activity Center.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Proposed Summer/Fall 2007 Board Meeting Dates

Introduction of New Employees

Letter of Appreciation for Terri Smith

Introduction of 2007-2008 Faculty Council, Support Staff Officers, and Professional Staff Officers

MCCA Annual Convention

TRCC Nominations for MCCA Awards

TRCC Center at Cape Girardeau Proposal

Upcoming Events

Disbursements totaling $1,197,947.17 as listed on the check register for the month of June were given unanimous approval for payment on a motion by Trustee Hollida and second by Trustee Turner.

DISBURSEMENTS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Vice President for Administration and Governmental Affairs, Robbie Myers, made the report of the current cash position of the college with a cash flow projection.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Following discussion by the trustees and with the recommendation by the president, unanimous approval was given on a motion by Trustee Turner and second by Trustee Tibbs on the consideration of adopting the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget. This reflects anticipated revenues and expenditures for the coming year, including pay increases, federal programs, and capital expenditures.

CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF FY 2008 BUDGET

Following discussion by the trustees and with the recommendation by the president, unanimous approval was given on a motion by Trustee Stanard and second by Trustee Turner on the consideration of the Lewis & Clark Discovery Initiative Budget of two million dollars.

CONSIDERATION OF THE LEWIS & CLARK DISCOVERY INITIATIVE BUDGET

Following discussion by the trustees and with the recommendation by the president, unanimous approval was given on a motion by Trustee Turner and second by Trustee Tibbs on the following personnel action:

            Grant Formal Employee Status

            Deborah Young, Library Assistant

PERSONNEL ACTION:

GRANT FORMAL EMPLOYEE STATUS

Deborah Young

Following discussion by the trustees and with the recommendation by the president, unanimous approval was given on a motion by Trustee Turner and second by Trustee Tibbs on the following personnel action:

            Notification of Employment

Donna Carpenter, Cashier, effective August 17, 2007

NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT

Donna Carpenter

Following discussion by the trustees and with the recommendation by the president, unanimous approval was given on a motion by Trustee Turner and second by Trustee Stanard on the following personnel action:

            Notification of Employment

Pamela Kirk, Accounts Payable Clerk, effective August 17, 2007

NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT

Pamela Kirk

Following discussion by the trustees and with the recommendation by the president, unanimous approval was given on a motion by Trustee Tibbs and second by Trustee Cookson on the following personnel action:

            Notification of Employment

Charlotte Eubank, Comptroller, effective July 01, 2007

NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT

Charlotte Eubank

Following discussion by the trustees and with the recommendation by the president, unanimous approval was given on a motion by Trustee Hollida and second by Trustee Turner on the following personnel action:

            Upgrade of Position

Barry Short, from Support Staff to Professional Staff, with title change of Assistant Baseball Coach/Registration Specialist

UPGRADE OF POSITION

Barry Short

Following discussion by the trustees and with the recommendation by the president, unanimous approval was given on a motion by Trustee Turner and second by Trustee Hollida on the following personnel action:

            Upgrade of Position

Lisa Bliss, from Support Staff to Professional Staff, with title change of Coordinator of Technology Learning Center

UPGRADE OF POSITION

Lisa Bliss

With recommendation from Executive Vice President/Vice President of Academic Affairs to the President, the following transfer was approved:    

Transfer of Position (Information Item only)

Terri Smith, Information Systems Technology Instructor, effective August 13, 2007

TRANSFER OF POSITION

Terri Smith

With recommendation from Executive Vice President/Vice President of Academic Affairs to the President, the following transfer was approved:    

Transfer of Position (Information Item only)

Christa Albright, Business Instructor, effective August 13, 2007

TRANSFER OF POSITION

Christa Albright

A motion was made by Trustee Stanard to enter into executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters, permissible under guidelines of Missouri Rev. Statute Section  710.021.1 Legal – legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and confidential and privileged communications between a public governmental body and its attorney; and  Section 610.021.3 – Personnel – hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded.  The motion to enter into executive session was seconded by Trustee Turner.  The Board was polled; the vote was as follows:  Trustee Turner, yes; Trustee Tibbs, yes; Trustee Grassham, yes; Trustee Stanard, yes; Trustee Hollida, yes; and Trustee Cookson, yes.  Following the executive session, Trustee Stanard moved to enter into the regular board meeting; Trustee Turner seconded the motion.  The Board was polled; the vote was as follows:  Trustee Turner, yes; Trustee Tibbs, yes; Trustee Grassham, yes; Trustee Stanard, yes; Trustee Hollida, yes; and Trustee Cookson, yes.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Trustee Turner and second by Trustee Hollida, with unanimous approval.

ADJOURNMENT