Jaime Alabi

The Board of Trustees approved an agreement with YuJa, Inc. for Himalayas Archiving Product Add-On. The agreement, numbered 19-7275, spans from November 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025, and involves The Junior College District of Metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri receiving goods and services. Proper officials were authorized to execute the agreement, which is incorporated by reference into the district's file.

The meeting included reports from the Chancellor, which covered campus tours, a Veterans Day event, and the MCCA Annual Conference. The President's report focused on the MCC-Longview Virtual Student Success and Enrollment Centers. Governance leader reports from the District Staff Council, Faculty Senate, and Administrators Association were also presented. Significant business items included approving various consent agenda items, board policies, accepting equipment and funds from external sources, approving a plan for the attachment of certain school districts, and approving various financial matters such as the treasurer's report, annual financial general audit, and several RFPs for microscopes, a quality trainer/consultant, integrated security system maintenance, athletic training services, and insurance renewal. Additional purchases approved included multi-function devices, elevator maintenance, fire panel and mass notification maintenance, turf mowing and maintenance, on-call plumbing services, warranties for patient simulators, media buying services, and online tutoring services. Finally, architectural fees for the Blue River Project were approved, along with lease amendments.

The work session reviewed regular meeting agenda items, including May 2019 financial information, the 2019-2020 budget, and consent agenda items. Discussions included the budget process, a proposal for monthly budget adjustments, and specific items such as professional personnel recommendations and lease amendments. Some agenda items were moved to closed session for discussion.

The meeting included the Chancellor's report, highlighting various activities and recognizing student achievements. Reports from the District Staff Council, Faculty Senate, and Administrators Association were also presented. Key business items included approval of professional personnel recommendations, acceptance of funds from external sources, and the Treasurer's report. Several bids were reviewed and approved, including those for a VoIP phone system, LED lighting products, and new entry relocation and ADA ramps. Various purchases were approved, including contracts for maintenance and support services. The meeting also covered curriculum and instruction, student personnel, community service, and a closed session to discuss legal matters and personnel issues.

The meeting included the Chancellor's report, covering various events and initiatives, including visits with state legislators, participation in the St. Patrick's Day parade, and a televised panel discussion. The report also highlighted the Dean's List and the appointment of four Associate Vice Chancellors. Campus presidents gave brief reports on programs and events. Governance leaders reported on feedback gathering for staffing models and various programs. The board approved consent agenda items, including the appointment of an interim treasurer, professional personnel recommendations, and budget adjustments. They also approved resolutions for bids, purchases, and agreements. New programs in Building Maintenance and Construction and Pre-Professional Studies were approved.