Kyle Bures

The board meeting focused on several key administrative and operational items. The trustees reviewed and approved job descriptions for new and existing positions, as well as various personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires. Reports were presented by the Faculty Senate, Technology department, Treasurer, and President, covering topics such as campus enrollment statistics, updates on facility construction projects, and tracking of current state legislative bills. The board conducted a first reading on instructor qualifications, set the schedule for a spring retreat, and held executive sessions to discuss employee matters and negotiations. Additionally, the meeting included a review of IT infrastructure projects and financial statements.

The meeting agenda included a Board Reorganization section covering the election of officers (Chair and Vice Chair for 2026), appointments for Attorney, Secretary, Treasurer, and Clerk, selection of the monthly meeting schedule, financial institution designation, and appointment of board representatives to the Kansas Association of Community College Trustees and the NCCC Foundation. The Consent Agenda covered approval of the Minutes from December 10, 2025, Claims for Disbursement for December 2025, Course Inventory Revisions/Additions, and Personnel matters. Reports were scheduled from the Faculty Senate, Institutional Dashboard, KACC Quarterly Meeting, Treasurer, and President. The agenda also noted discussions regarding the new CDL program moving to the Higher Learning Commission approval process, construction updates on the MIH Center (slab pouring, steel delivery scheduled early), resolution of water seepage issues at the softball clubhouse, fire code plan approval for the MCTC Powerhouse, and ordering of the Sanders Art Room kiln exhaust fan and kiln.

The Board of Trustees meeting addressed several important items. Key discussions included the recognition of the Volleyball Team, Men's Soccer Team, and Trustee Martha McCoy for her service. The consent agenda covered approvals for course inventory revisions/additions, including title changes and inactivations for several MATH and ETEC courses, and the addition of a new CDL program. Personnel actions included the approval of employment for a new Nursing Instructor and an Administrative Assistant to the Director of Development, as well as the resignation of the former Administrative Assistant. Old Business involved the approval of Resolution 2025-61 concerning policy changes for required notification of pending criminal charges or serious driving infractions. New Business included the approval of Resolution 2025-62 to write off $77,676.29 in delinquent student accounts receivable and the approval of Resolution 2025-63 for the lease/purchase of a 51-passenger bus. The Board also entered into an executive session to discuss real estate acquisition.

The agenda included approval of minutes from the previous meeting, claims for disbursement, an updated job description for the Director of Outreach and Workforce Development, and personnel matters. Reports were presented on the audit, faculty senate, treasurer's report, and president's updates including a strategic plan report. Old business addressed resolutions related to college facilities, installment payment plans, health insurance, and healthy lifestyle policies. New business included approval of the audit and a first reading of required notifications for pending criminal charges or serious driving infractions. The President's report included updates on enrollment, grants, athletics, and potential new bus acquisition. Projects such as the Strahm Family Strength Center and Mih Family Fine Arts Center were also discussed.

The agenda included items such as course inventory revisions/additions, a new job description for an Administrative Assistant for Allied Health and Outreach and Workforce Development, and personnel matters. The board also discussed the use of college facilities, an installment payment and deferment plan, health insurance, and the NCCC Healthy Lifestyle policy. An executive session was held to discuss real estate matters. Reports were presented by the Faculty Senate, the Assessment team, the Treasurer, and the President. The President's report covered enrollment figures, federal updates, and project reports on the MIH Family Fine Arts Center and the Strahm Family Strength Center. Additional topics included IT projects and a possible housing edition proposed in Chanute.