Travis Solander

The Board discussed and approved several policy revisions including budget, office hours, job assignments, employee checkouts, admissions, nepotism, discrimination complaint procedures, and service area. Financial actions included a budget amendment, athletic and health insurance renewals, a dental insurance renewal, property and casualty insurance authorization, an accounts receivable write-off, and the cancellation of outstanding checks. The Board also reviewed the student handbook, approved the college catalog, addressed a trustee vacancy notice, authorized a storm water management project, and heard reports on student enrollment and campus projects.

The Board conducted a budget hearing, approved several job descriptions, and handled personnel matters including retirements, resignations, and new hires. Reports were presented by the bonding agent regarding the Mih Family Fine Arts Center, as well as KACC, Development, Treasurer, and Presidential reports. The Board approved the 2024-2025 budget amendment, the Strategic Technology Plan, health and dental insurance renewals with BCBS, the property and casualty insurance proposal, the 2025-2026 Student Handbook, the 2025-2026 College Catalog, the 2027-2028 Academic Calendar, the write-off of delinquent accounts receivable, and a resolution regarding a lease-purchase agreement for the Mih Family Fine Arts Center.

The Board meeting included a budget hearing for the 2021-2022 fiscal year amendment. Key business items involved the approval of the 2022-2023 Strategic Technology Plan, athletic insurance renewal through United States Fire Insurance Company, health insurance renewal with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and transitioning dental insurance coverage to Delta Dental. The Board also contracted with IMA for property and casualty insurance, awarded a roof replacement contract for the softball complex, updated policies for the College Catalog and Student Handbook, and authorized the write-off of delinquent student accounts along with the cancellation of outstanding checks. Additionally, an executive session was held to discuss negotiations.

The board discussed organizational restructuring including the creation of a new Associate Vice President for Information and Technology Services position. Key actions included the approval of course inventory revisions, early retirement requests, and various personnel hiring and resignation approvals. The board also passed resolutions concerning the Family Medical Leave policy, faculty and staff contract renewals for the upcoming academic year, non-faculty salary increases, updates to the hourly pay range chart, and the Emergency Action Plan. Additionally, executive sessions were held to discuss negotiations and confidential employee matters, including a presidential contract extension.

The Board approved the agenda, claims for disbursement for the current month, and the job description for a General Maintenance/Bus Driver position. The Tuition and Fee chart was updated to reflect an increase in special course fees for the CDL program. The Board held an executive session to discuss proposals to modify the Negotiated Agreement.