Joy Lehmann

The board meeting was held to conduct an executive session regarding personnel matters and to vote on the approval of a non-renewal resolution designated as 2026-2.

The board meeting included several key actions and discussions. Key motions included an executive session regarding personnel, the approval of a consent agenda, the extension of the President's contract, and the approval of the Great Western Dining contract. The board reviewed and accepted monitoring reports on general executive constraints and essential skills. Reports were presented on institutional awards, the endowment auction, social media statistics, and various committee activities. Additionally, the board recognized student and faculty accomplishments, heard updates from the student government, and introduced new employees.

The board reviewed and discussed financing proposals for a future bus purchase. A motion was passed to approve the lease-purchase proposal from Clayton Holdings at an annual fixed rate of 4.23 percent, contingent upon locating a pre-owned bus, with a total project limit of $400,000.

The board meeting agenda covered several administrative and operational topics, including the introduction of new employees, personnel actions, and financial reports such as revenues, expenses, and cash in bank. Discussion items included an extension of the President's contract, the Great Western Dining contract, and approval of EXCEL and CTE fees. The board also reviewed and confirmed monitoring reports regarding general executive constraints and essential skills, along with receiving reports from the President, FCEDC, and KACC.

The board discussed a variety of operational and administrative matters including a five-year program review for Education, personnel actions, and adjunct faculty contracts. Financial reports covering cash in bank, revenues, and expenses were presented. The board also addressed monitoring reports regarding executive constraints, reviewed presidential contracts, and engaged in ownership linkage discussions. Reports from the SGA, Faculty Senate, and external organizations like FCEDC and KACC were also included.