North Central State College
Board of Trustees’ Meeting
June 23, 2010
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chair, Mr. Nathan Ujvari called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Fallerius
Technical Education Center Board of Trustees conference room. At that time he asked all
to rise and join him in reciting the pledge of allegiance followed by a moment of silence.
Upon conclusion, he read aloud the Mission Statement for North Central State College.
II.
ROLL CALL
The Recorder, Mr. Stephen Williams called the roll.
Present:
Mr. Michael Carroll
Mrs. Edith Humphrey
Dr. Dwight McElfresh
Ms. Lydia Reid (8:05pm)
Dr. Mehdi Ressallat
Mr. Matthew Smith
Mr. Steven Stone
Mr. Nathan Ujvari
Absent:
Ms. Kimberly Singleton
III.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
President Donald Plotts introduced Ms. Chriss Harris, Mr. Brad McCormack, Ms. Peg
Moir, Dr. Karen Reed, and Ms. Betty Wells, representing the President’s Staff; Ms. Pat
Herb representing the Faculty Caucus; Ms. Beth Franz and Mr. Brad Hays representing
the NCSFaculty Association-AAUP; and Ms. Beth Price representing the Manager’s
Advisory Council. President Plotts announced that Ms. Pat Herb was once again
assembling a team for the Relay-For-Life and would like to make an announcement. Ms.
Herb announced that she was assembling a team affectionately known as the “Pat Pack”
and solicited those present for donations in support of her team for the Relay-For-Life
event taking place at Mehok. All were encouraged to participate and/or to make a
donation to someone participating in the fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
IV.
FOCUS OF THE MEETING
Mr. Nathan Ujvari explained that the focus of tonight’s meeting was to prepare for the
July 28th policy governance ENDS policy retreat and to conduct an evaluation of the new
Board Agenda format.
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V.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. Donald Plotts
A. North Central State College Foundation Update – Ms. Chriss Harris
Mr. Plotts called on Ms. Chriss Harris, for an update from the College Foundation. Ms.
Harris announced the Rock-n-Ribs event on July 15-17 and encouraged the Board to
volunteer for the event. On Thursday of the event there will be a Chamber function where
nine area chambers of commerce have been invited to attend. They expect somewhere
between 5 and 7 of the local chambers will participate. She announced the end of the
capital campaign on June 30th that raised a total of $3.4 million. Mr. Nathan Ujvari
thanked Ms. Harris as well as her staff capital campaign team for their efforts. She
explained that their next fundraising effort would be a technology campaign. Ms. Harris
announced that the annual meeting would take place on August 26th and would include a
ground-breaking ceremony for the new addition to the Fallerius Technical Education
Building. October 1 will kickoff the Foundation’s 20th Anniversary with a luncheon at the
Westbrook Country Club sponsored by Key Bank.
B.
DEI President’s Meeting
Mr. Donald Plotts explained that he attended a mandatory meeting covering the policies
on the Developmental Education Initiative and that the college is one of only 15
institutions. He explained that the Presidents are to take the DEI message on the road to
the community. There will be another meeting in the fall.
C. Supplemental Information
Mr. Donald Plotts directed the Board’s attention to the new supplemental information
piece and asked if the Board had any questions or desired any discussion on any of the
supplemental information pieces.
VI.
REQUIRED APPROVALS AGENDA
A.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Chair presented the Consent Agenda. On a motion by Mr. Matthew Smith and
seconded by Dr. Dwight McElfresh and passing unanimously, the following items were
approved:
1. Approval of minutes for May 26, 2010
2. Consideration of Approval of Employment of College Personnel – R-2010-23
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF
EMPLOYMENT OF COLLEGE PERSONNEL
R-2010-23
NEW HIRES
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BE IT RESOLVED: by the Board of Trustees that the following faculty member is hereby
awarded an employment agreement at the salary and dates stipulated below:
BEGINNING JUNE 21, 2010 AND ENDING JUNE 12, 2011
Michelle Shirley, ADN Faculty
SALARY: $47,535.53 for a 12-month contract
EXPLANATION OF NEW HIRE FOR RESOLUTION R-2010-23
Michelle Shirley fills a newly approved instructor position.
3. Consideration of Approval of Professional Growth Recognition – R-2010-24
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF
COLLEGE PERSONNEL PROFESSIONAL GROWTH RECOGNITION
R-2010-24
WHEREAS: Robert Green has supplied documentation that he has completed a Master’s
degree.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: by the Board of Trustees that $1,560.09 be added to base
salary of $47,750.62 to $49,310.71, effective May 2, 2010, in recognition of completion of
Master’s degree in accordance with the policy adopted under resolution 1991-30 for
“Professional Growth Recognition.”.
B. Treasurer’s Report for May 31, 2010
Brad McCormack presented the Treasurer’s Report for the period ending May 31, 2010.
He stated that revenues for the month totaled $729,930. Expenditures were $1,905,163
leaving a deficit of $1,175,234. Year-to-date revenues totaled $18,969,938. Year-to-date
expenditures totaled $17,657,746 leaving an excess of $1,312,192. The Star Ohio monthend balance for May 2010 is $2,12,917. Mr. Brad McCormack noted that the “All Other
Expenses number is a bit inflated due to instructional supplies and shared services and the
efollet bookstore commissions to Ohio State University Mansfield. Mr. Matthew Smith
lead some discussion on SSI and the Stimulus dollars. Mr. Donald Plotts relayed the
importance of communicating with legislators regarding the impact of state funds in the
coming fiscal year.
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Michael Carroll moved for approval of the Treasurer’s Report
for the period ending May 31, 2010. Mr. Steve Stone seconded the motion and the
motion carried unanimously.
C. Consideration of Approval of 2010-2011 Budget – Mr. Brad McCormack
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Mr. Brad McCormack presented the 2010-2011 budget reporting that there were no
substantive variations from the budget proposal that was presented at the May meeting.
The budget was developed with the assumption of a 4% enrollment projection.
Dr. Mehdi asked about ELI grants lost last year and if there was any way to re-establish
the funding that was lost. Mr. Brad McCormack addressed the issue.
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Michael Carroll moved for approval of the Treasurer’s Report
for the period ending May 31, 2010. Mr. Steve Stone seconded the motion and the
motion carried unanimously.
D. Consideration of Approval of College Personnel Employment Contracts
– R-2010-26 – Mr. Brad McCormack
Mr. Brad McCormack explained that the first item of business following the approval of
the annual budget is traditionally the presentation of the College Personnel Employment
Contracts.
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Dwight McElfresh moved for approval of the resolution R-201026 Consideration of Approval of College Personnel Employment Contracts. Mr. Michael
Carroll seconded the motion and the motion carried with a vote of 5 to 1.
E. Consideration of Approval of Paving Replacement, Concrete Stairs Repair and
Installation of Entrance Sign Construction Contract & Contingency Amount
Project #60074 – R-2010-27 – Mr. Brad McCormack
Mr. Brad McCormack recapped the elements of the resolution on the controlling board
docket for 2010 and where these projects fall.
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Matthew Smith moved for approval of the resolution R-2010-27
Consideration of Approval of Paving Replacement, Concrete Stairs Repair and
Installation of Entrance Sign Project #60074. Dr. Dwight McElfresh seconded the
motion and the motion carried unanimously.
VII.
BOARD CHAIRPERSON REPORT- Mr. Nathan Ujvari
A. OSU-M Board Meeting Recap (June 18th ) – Mr. Steve Stone
Mr. Nathan Ujvari called on Mr. Steve Stone for a recap of the OSU-M Board meeting.
Highlights included:
two new Board members (Siegenthaler and Heydinger),
Dean Search Committee-three trustees named to the search committee,
Public Safety Supervision – completed final background check. Mr. James Sweat
will be starting his new role in August,
New Engineering program currently has 30 students enrolled,
Smoking Policy under discussion-OSU-M going back to discuss with faculty and
staff.
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Chair announced that the next meeting of the OSU-M Board of Trustees is August
20th.
B. Board of Trustees Meeting Dates for 2011
Mr. Nathan Ujvari presented the proposed meeting dates for 2011 and asked the trustees
to check their calendars and be prepared to confirm the schedule at the August meeting.
C. Chancellor’s Quarterly Trustee Video Conference Recap
Mr. Nathan Ujvari called for discussion of the Chancellor’s Quarterly Trustee Video
Conference. Mr. Steve Stone noted that the software platform for the Chancellor’s video
conferencing appears to not be compatible with Microsoft Vista so he was unable to
connect to the videoconference.
D. Ohio Governance Institute for Student Success
Mr. Nathan Ujvari announced the Governance Institute for Student Success will be
conducted on either September 19-21 at the Embassy Dublin or September 23-25 at the
Marriott NW. Registration cost for the institute is $500 per person. The ACCT has
indicated that they would cover the cost of four registrations from each institution to
attend. This would include the President and three trustees. Additional trustees could
attend but ACCT would not be able to cover it. Mr. Ujvari called for volunteers to join
him in this important activity. Mr. Steve Stone and Mr. Matt Smith indicated they would
attend. Dr. Mehdi Ressallat indicated that he would like to attend but would have to
check his calendar. If needed, Dr. Ressallat indicated that he would be willing to pay for
his own registration and lodging.
VIII. GOVERNANCE POLICIES – Mr. Nathan Ujvari
A. ENDS Policy 1.1 Development/Discussion
Mr. Nathan Ujvari called for discussion into the development of ENDS policy 1.1. Mr.
Steve Stone shared some examples of ENDS policies he found from another college and
distributed copies for discussion, ideas, and consideration. Mr. Donald Plotts confirmed
the importance of using the Institutional Research department as a key component for
monitoring. Mr. Ujvari reminded the Board of the ENDS policy development workshop
to be held beginning at 6:00pm on Wednesday, July 28th and reemphasized the
importance of everyone making their best effort to attend and contribute to this important
meeting.
B. Governance Process: Policy 2.9 – Board Annual Calendar – Revision
The Board called for this item to be tabled until the August meeting following the
upcoming discussions to refine the board’s policy governance policies.
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IX.
MEETING EVALUATION – Mr. Nathan Ujvari
Mr. Nathan Ujvari contributed that he thought that today’s meeting flowed well and
called for further critique. The consensus agreed that the format and conduct of the
meeting was fluid and productive. There was discussion on the value of the Supplemental
Information piece in conveying important information the Board needs to know without
imposing on the agenda.
X.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Chair called for an Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. Mr. Steve Stone made a motion
and it was seconded by Mr. Michael Carroll to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss
personnel matters that directly affect specific personnel. A roll call vote on the motion
was approved unanimously by all members present.
Mr. Michael Carroll – “yes”
Mrs. Edith Humphrey – “yes”
Dr. Dwight McElfresh – “yes”
Ms. Lydia Reid – “yes”
Dr. Mehdi Ressallat – “yes”
Ms. Kimberly Singleton – “not present”
Mr. Matt Smith- “yes”
Mr. Steve Stone- “yes”
Mr. Nathan Ujvari- “yes”
Upon a motion made by Mr. Matthew Smith seconded by Dr. Mehdi Ressallat to end the
Executive Session at 8:24 p.m., and to reconvene the regular Board meeting, a roll call
vote on said motion was approved unanimously by all members present.
Mr. Michael Carroll – “yes”
Mrs. Edith Humphrey – “yes”
Dr. Dwight McElfresh – “yes”
Ms. Lydia Reid – “yes”
Dr. Mehdi Ressallat – “yes”
Ms. Kimberly Singleton – “not present”
Mr. Matt Smith- “yes”
Mr. Steve Stone- “yes”
Mr. Nathan Ujvari- “yes”
XI.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for Wednesday, August
25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fallerius Technical Education Building (Room 149).
XII.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair called for any additional business requiring Board action.
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ACTION TAKEN: As there was no further business requiring the Board’s
consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Dwight McElfresh and seconded by Mr. Steve
Stone to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. and the motion carried unanimously.
Respectively submitted:
Mr. Stephen R. Williams, Recorder
Mr. Nathan D. Ujvari, Chair
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