Bill C Kunko

The board meeting addressed various administrative and fiscal matters. Key topics included the President's report covering student athlete achievements, construction and cost management updates on campus projects, and reports from the Board Finance Committee. The board reviewed and accepted the FY June 30, 2025 Audit Report, approved future travel for board members, and authorized a change to the Equine Industry & Training AAS program classification. Additionally, the board discussed personnel matters and the presidential search in a closed session, and reviewed financial, revenue, and investment reports for the current fiscal year.

The board meeting included a review of the president's report, which covered employee updates, accreditation visit progress, and positive spring enrollment growth. Updates were provided regarding the Community College National Legislative Summit, focusing on workforce development, adult education, and childcare access. The board recognized a staff retirement and reviewed financial reports, including expenditure, revenue, and investment updates. Key actions included the reappointment of the college president to the New Horizons Foundation Board, approval of guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contracts for the Agricultural Education Facility, the Indoor Rodeo Arena Expansion, and the Rodeo and Agricultural District Loop Road and Utilities. Additionally, the board approved the disposal of inventory through public auction and adopted revisions to board policy regarding committees.

The agenda for the meeting included several key items for consideration and information. New business featured consideration of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Agricultural Education Facility, the Indoor Arena Expansion, and the Rodeo & Agricultural Education District Loop Road. Other new business items included consideration for the disposal of inventory through public auction, the reappointment of President Cathy Mitchell to the New Horizons Foundation Board, and a revision to NMJC Board Policy 3.2. Information items covered a retirement resolution for Guadalupe L. Aldaz, monthly financial reports (Expenditure, Revenue, Oil and Gas Revenue, and Schedule of Investments), and the re-appointment of Board committees. The meeting also included discussion of limited personnel matters, specifically the annual review of the Interim President and the search for the President, during a closed session.

The meeting agenda included the official welcome and adoption of the agenda. Key procedural items involved the canvass of election results, administering the Oath of Office to newly elected or re-elected members, and the Re-organization of the Board. Discussions covered the President's Report, updates from the Board Facilities Committee, and information items such as the resolution for annual NMJC Board Conflict of Interest, retirement resolution, and monthly financial reports (expenditure, revenue, and oil and gas). New Business included consideration of the Fiscal Watch Report, design services for the Mary Hagelstein facility, a request to donate inventory to Lovington Municipal Schools, and fund transfers for the Walking Trail on Lovington Highway project. The Board also considered transferring the naming of 'C.M. Burk' from Pannell Library to the Allied Health Building, reviewing the Board Committee Structure, and considering Open Meetings Act Resolution No. 2026-001. A discussion concerning the potential purchase of real property located at 5419 N. Lovington Highway was held, leading to a subsequent New Business item regarding the Resolution No. 2026-002 to purchase that hospital property.

This strategic plan outlines the institution's direction with six key areas of focus. It aims to enhance student success by increasing completions, satisfaction, and retention. The plan also focuses on improving educational quality, expanding credit-bearing enrollment, and ensuring conservative resource management. Furthermore, it seeks to grow workforce and professional training programs, and increase community education and engagement. The overall objective is to improve instruction, learning outcomes, and financial sustainability.