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, July 26, 2007, at 6:30 PM.

JULY 26, 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 finance and governmental affairs; Joseph T. Rozman, vice president for administration and technology; Judith W. Scott, vice president for college advancement; and Danetta Norris, recording secretary.  Others present were:  L. Joe Scott, college attorney; Silas Allen, Daily American Republic reporter; Kristina McDaniel, human resources director; Annabeth Miller, news services coordinator; Charlotte Eubank, comptroller; Cindy Clark, dean of student services; Nicole Sifford, instructor of mathematics; Tiechera Samuell, instructor of English; Mary Brown, senior administrative assistant; Gene Bess, basketball coach, Heather Kilbreath, administrative assistant; Lisa Bliss, instructional assistant; Marcia Fields, director of admissions and recruitment; Lisa Bradham, custodial supervisor; Charles Hayes, custodian; Phillip Jackson, custodian; Michael Richmann, custodian; James Dixon; Jeff Allen, custodian; and Shawn Duffey, custodian.

ATTENDANCE

The minutes of the regular meeting of June 21, 2007, were approved as presented on a motion by Trustee Turner and second by Trustee Tibbs.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

OF REGULAR JUNE MEETING

Trustee Grassham welcomed those in attendance.  In Dr. Cooper’s absence, Dr. Larry Kimbrow reported on several items on the agenda. After questioning Trustees on the Summer/Fall 2007 Board Meeting dates, no changes were made at this time which include August 16, September 20, October 18, November 5, and December 13.

Dr. Kimbrow requested Mr. Joe Rozman to report on the Baseball Team news. The Team finished 28-19 for the year with Coach Burkey being named Coach of the Year and Kieran Bradford, Josh Manning, Chad Wynn making All Conference. Bradford made All District, All American, and received the Rawlings Silver Slugger Award at the NJCAA Division I level. He also received the Rawlings Sporting Goods Award and a Baseball Scholarship from Southeast for next year.

Dr. Kimbrow noted the 2007-2008 Raiders Basketball schedule and the

2007-2008 Lady Raiders Basketball schedule.

Dr. Kimbrow instructed Mr. Robbie Myers to give the monthly Program Presentation. Mr. Myers introduced Lisa Bradham, custodial supervisor, who presented a presentation regarding the custodial department. She introduced all of her staff in attendance and spoke of how they are working smarter and safer to create a healthier learning and working environment. They’ve made some great changes with training, new equipment, and teamwork. The future looks bright for the custodial department with new ideas being incorporated for 2007-2008.

Upcoming events include: New Student Orientation 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m., Friday, July 27, in the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. New Employee Orientation 1:00-4:00 p.m., Thursday, August 9, in the Westover Building Staff Lounge. Butler County Job Fair, 10 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Friday, August 10. TRCC Staff Development, 8:30 a.m., Monday, August 13.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Proposed Summer/Fall 2007 Board Meeting Dates

Baseball Team News

Basketball Schedules

Custodial Department Presentation

Upcoming Events

Disbursements totaling $1,135,563.04 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 Finance 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 Cookson and second by Trustee Tibbs on the following personnel action:

            Acceptance of Resignation

            Janeane Correll, Bookstore Manager, effective June 20, 2007

PERSONNEL ACTION:

ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION

CORRELL

With recommendation from Vice President for Administration and Governmental Affairs to the Executive Vice President Dr.Kimbrow the following transfer was approved:

Transfer of Position (Information Item only)

            Anita Freeman, Business Office Manager, effective July 1, 2007

TRANSFER OF POSITION

FREEMAN

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

            Notification of Employment

Amanda Reynolds, Administrative Assistant / Extended Learning, effective July 27, 2007

NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT

AMANDA REYNOLDS

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 Stanard on the following personnel action:

            Notification of Employment

Shawn Duffey, Custodian, effective July 27, 2007

NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT

SHAWN DUFFEY

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

            Notification of Employment

Donald J. Guilliams, IST Instructor, effective August 13, 2007

NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT

DONALD J. GUILLIAMS

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

            Notification of Employment

Tammy Cosgrove, Bookstore Manager, effective August 1, 2007

NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT

TAMMY COSGROVE

Following discussion by the trustees and with the recommendation by the president, unanimous approval was given on a motion by Trustee Cookson and second by Trustee Hollida to renew the Conflict of Interest/Financial Disclosure Policy.

CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST/FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE POLICY

A motion was made by Trustee Tibbs 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 Tibbs 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 Grassham and second by Trustee Turner.

ADJOURNMENT