Stephanie Knight

The board meeting covers a non-academic program review, personnel actions, and a comprehensive review of financial information including checks processed, revenue, and expenses. The agenda includes confirmation of several monitoring reports focusing on institutional mission, budgeting and financial planning, asset protection, and academic advancement. Other business items involve the President's report, a strategic planning presentation, a website update, and reports from the Faculty and Community Economic Development Committee.

The board meeting agenda focused on personnel actions, including the approval of new hires, internal transfers, and resignations. Discussion topics included the review of monitoring reports related to academic advancement, asset protection, and compensation and benefits. Financial information was presented, featuring a report on checks exceeding $50,000, as well as a review of revenues and expenses for the general, PTE, auxiliary, and capital outlay funds. The agenda also included a President's report, updates on Title III, and reports from the Finney County Economic Development Corporation and the Kansas Association of Community Colleges.

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.