Kelly Murphy

The Board engaged in a review of its bylaws, focusing on self-evaluation instruments and amendment procedures. A new request for proposal process was initiated for legal services, with a committee formed to oversee the selection. The Board approved a one-year educator license for veteran teachers, the monthly claims docket, and the appointment of a new faculty member. Financial updates were provided via a budget summary, and the President delivered a report covering legislative developments, program health metrics, and strategic budget planning. Additionally, the Board received a presentation on the institutional Continuous Improvement Framework and Strategic Plan.

The document outlines Hinds Community College's strategic commitment to student achievement, focusing on five key performance indicators: six-year completion rates, three-year completion rates, retention rates, transfer student performance, and CTE Programs Perkins Indicators. These indicators are integral to the college's mission of fostering personal and professional success, aligning with its 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and Continuous Improvement Framework to ensure high-quality education and workforce readiness.

The agenda for this meeting included several action items requiring board approval, such as the approval of the agenda itself, the approval of a property recommended as surplus to the college's needs, and approvals for two separate bids: Bid #3311 for Dental Laboratory Furniture and Equipment totaling $365,000.00, and Bid #3312 for a Ceiling Mounted Digital Imaging System totaling $250,000.00. Other key discussion points involved matters of special order including a Conflict of Interest review and a Policy Change related to 10.29 (HB1193). The board was also scheduled to review the Budget Summary, consider the Claims Docket, review Personnel Recommendations, and receive reports from the President and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

The meeting included discussions on approving property recommended for surplus, bid logs for elevator maintenance services and non-athletic branded apparel/uniforms. The board also addressed matters of special order or unfinished business, such as Adams & Reese's contract and board policy changes related to board dismissal and evaluation. Additionally, the agenda covered a budget summary, consideration of the claims docket, personnel recommendations, the President's Board Briefing, ELT Reports, and an executive session for the President's Evaluation and Contract.

The meeting included presenting a resolution to Dr. Ginger Smith's Family, introducing the Hinds Community College Cheer National Champions and Hinds Community College Leadership Academy Graduates. The agenda covered approving property recommended surplus to the needs of the college, approving Change Order #5 for the HEERF- New Residential Hall- Utica, approving the Strategic Plan, discussing ACCT Leadership Congress, reviewing the Budget Summary, considering the Claims Docket, and a President's Board Briefing.