Robert Beach

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting primarily to conduct interviews for candidates seeking to fill a vacancy on the board. The agenda focused on a structured interview process for three prospective candidates, interspersed with scheduled breaks, before the formal adjournment of the meeting.

The Board of Trustees held both a special session and a regular meeting. The special session focused on interviewing board vacancy candidates and conducting multiple executive sessions regarding legal consultations and personnel matters. The regular meeting included presentations on Leavenworth County funding, the Ruffalo Noel Levitz College Employee Satisfaction Survey, and the annual update for the Enrollment Management and Student Services division. The Board also discussed the Interlocal Agreement for the City of Bonner Springs Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, approved new college policies regarding hybrid work, and passed an alcohol resolution for a spring adjunct appreciation event.

The agenda focuses on the review of Board vacancy candidates. Additionally, the Board intends to enter into multiple executive sessions to consult with legal counsel regarding privileged attorney-client matters and to deliberate on personnel matters concerning non-elected staff.

This strategic plan update for Kansas City Kansas Community College outlines key initiatives across student success, program quality, community engagement, and employee engagement. It focuses on empowering students through enhanced services, career readiness, and transfer pathways; providing relevant and innovative educational programs aligned with workforce needs; strengthening community presence and partnerships; and fostering an inclusive and high-performing institutional culture through employee development, satisfaction, and effective recruitment and retention strategies.

Key discussion topics for this meeting included recognizing student/alumni successes, reviewing the KCKCC Strategic Plan Biannual Report, and highlighting the Academic Affairs Biannual Program focus on the High Voltage Line Technician program. The board also received the annual update on Applicant and Hires Data. New Business included addressing the resignation of Trustee Mark S. Gilstrap, approving a resolution for the Board Vacancy Notice, and considering the approval of several College Policies, specifically regarding Honorary Closings, Solicitations, Graduation Requirements, and Shared Leave. Financial items on the agenda encompassed the approval of Proposed FY2027 Special Course Fees, Tuition, General Fees, and Student Housing Fees, as well as approval for two Alcohol Resolutions related to exhibition receptions. Unfinished Business involved assignments for the 2026 KCKCC Board and College Committees.