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, September 20, 2007, at 6:35 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 20, 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.

ATTENDANCE

Chairman Grassham welcomed those in attendance and called the meeting to order. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 2007, were approved as presented on a motion by Trustee Tibbs and second by Trustee Turner.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

OF REGULAR AUGUST MEETING

In Dr. Cooper’s absence, Dr. Larry Kimbrow reported on several items on the agenda. One change was made in the Fall 2007 Board Meeting dates. The October 18 meeting will begin at 6 p.m. instead of 6:30 p.m. The two final dates in 2007 for monthly meetings will be November 5, and December 13.

New employees in attendance were introduced by Mr. Robbie Myers. They included: Donna  Carpenter, Cashier; Pamela Kirk, Accounts Payable Clerk; Charlotte Eubank, Comptroller; and Tammy Cosgrove, Bookstore Manager.

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.

Upcoming events include: Booster Club Sponsored “Show Me Madness” 6:00-9:00 p.m., October 01, 2007 at TRCC Bess Activity Center; and Joe Craig Photography Lecture and Exhibit, 7:30 p.m., October 18, 2007 at TRCC Tinnin Fine Arts Center. It is free and open to the public.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Proposed Fall 2007 Board Meeting Dates

Introduction of New Employees

Reminder: MCCA Annual Convention

Upcoming Events

Disbursements totaling $980,551.86 as listed on the check register for the month of August were given unanimous approval for payment on a motion by Trustee Hollida and second by Trustee Cookson.

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

PERSONNEL ACTION:

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 Cookson on the following personnel action:

            Acceptance of Resignation

            Shawn Duffey, Custodian, effective August 17, 2007

NOTIFICATION OF RESIGNATION

Duffey

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 Cookson on the following personnel action:

            Notification of Employment

Madawn Traxel, Teacher Education Instructor,

effective October 01, 2007

NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT

Madawn Traxel

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

ADJOURNMENT