North Central State College
Board of Trustees’ Meeting
October 26, 2011
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chair, Mr. Steven Stone called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. in the new Fallerius
Technical Education Center Board of Trustees conference room (Room 165). At that time
he asked all to rise and join him in reciting the pledge of allegiance followed by his
reading of the Mission Statement for North Central State College.
II.
ROLL CALL
The Recorder, Mr. Stephen Williams called the roll.
Present:
Ms. Edith Humphrey
Dr. Dwight McElfresh
Ms. Lydia Reid
Dr. Mehdi Ressallat
Ms. Kimberly Singleton (7:15 p.m.)
Mr. Matthew Smith
Mr. Steven Stone
Absent:
Mr. Michael Carroll
III.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
President Donald Plotts introduced Mr. Koffi Akakpo, Ms. Chriss Harris, Ms. Peg Moir,
Dr. Karen Reed and Ms. Betty Wells, representing the President’s Staff; Ms. Beth Price
representing the Manager’s Advisory Council; Ms. Ann Davies representing the Faculty
Caucus. Mr. Doug Hanuscin, Ms. Lori McKee, Dr. Greg Timberlake, Attorney Rick Ross
and Attorney Reid Caryer were present representing the Management Negotiations Team.
Ms. Pam Siegenthaler was present representing the Board of Trustees of The Ohio State
University at Mansfield.
IV.
FOCUS OF THE MEETING
Mr. Steve Stone explained that the primary focus of tonight’s meeting was to continue
with the Board’s Policy Governance work, to include policy governance training
exercises as a regular part of the Board’s agenda.
V.
GOVERNANCE POLICIES – Mr. Steve Stone
A. Discussion of Nomination Committee (IAW 02.91)
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Mr. Steven Stone called for the nomination committee report. Co-chair, Dr. Mehdi
Ressallat reported that the governor’s office is expecting a letter of support from the
board of trustees. Dr. Ressallat reviewed the names of candidates currently being
considered for appointment and stated that he would call the governor’s office again to
check on the status of our appointment.
B. Board Self-Assessment (IAW 02.16)
Mr. Steven Stone distributed results and discussed the lowest scoring areas noting some
trends. One low area was in reviewing what the board has already said prior to discussing
issues. Mr. Stone indicated that he will work with the Board Recorder, Mr. Stephen
Williams, to make some progress with the self-assessment piece
C. Discussion of Policy Governance Source Document and PG360 (IAW 02.14 and
02.70) – Mr. Steven Stone/Mr. Stephen Williams
Mr. Steven Stone explained the need for including regular policy governance training in
the board’s activities and called upon Mr. Stephen Williams to offer some additional
explanation. Mr. Williams explained the concepts of periodic policy governance
education/discussion on basic principles and other targeted areas as the board may deem
helpful to ongoing policy governance activities. The Policy Governance Source
Document provides a quick recap of the basic principles and core concepts while the
PG360 not only serves as a quiz toward the comprehension of key concepts but can also
serve as an outline for guided discussions.
D. Discussion of Agenda Planning (IAW 02.72) – Mr. Steven Stone
Mr. Steven Stone explained that the board will be discussing some lessons learned and
best practices brought back from the ACCT Leadership Congress held in Dallas, Texas.
Mr. Stone recapped some past link and learn experiences and suggested ways of getting
more connected to the owners across our service region. The board may visit others and
can bring in spokespersons from across the area. Mr. Matthew Smith added that other
link and learn considerations could include visiting the board meetings with some of our
K-12 partners. Trustees were encouraged to visit our local high schools and consider
inviting some to come to our meetings to discuss K-12 issues. President Donald Plotts
added that pending legislation will make it necessary for higher education to report
student readiness for college so it is prudent to expand our thinking when it comes to
teaching and learning at all levels.
VI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Chair called for an Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Matthew Smith made a
motion and it was seconded by Ms. Lydia Reid to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss
Collective Bargaining Strategy and Personnel Matters (the President’s Contract). A roll
call vote on the motion was approved unanimously by all members present.
Mr. Michael Carroll – not present
Mrs. Edith Humphrey – “yes”
Dr. Dwight McElfresh – “yes”
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Ms. Lydia Reid – “yes”
Dr. Mehdi Ressallat – “yes”
Ms. Kimberly Singleton – “yes”
Mr. Matt Smith - “yes”
Mr. Steve Stone - “yes”
Upon a motion made by Dr. Mehdi Ressallat seconded by Mr. Michael Carroll to end the
Executive Session at 7:50 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 – not present
Mrs. Edith Humphrey – “yes”
Dr. Dwight McElfresh – “yes”
Ms. Lydia Reid – “yes”
Dr. Mehdi Ressallat – “yes”
Ms. Kimberly Singleton – “yes”
Mr. Matt Smith - “yes”
Mr. Steve Stone - “yes”
VII.
REQUIRED APPROVALS AGENDA
A.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Chair presented the Consent Agenda. On a motion by Dr. Dwight McElfresh and
seconded by Ms. Lydia Reid and passing unanimously, the following items were
approved:
1. Approval of minutes for September 14, 2011
2. Consideration of Approval of Status Changes – R-2011-37
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF
STATUS CHANGES
R-2011-37
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Board of Trustees that the following Child Development Center staff
member is hereby awarded a status change at the prescribed salary and date stipulated below.
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Nicole Burkhart, Early Childhood Specialist
SALARY: $21,173.00 per fiscal year
Explanation of Status Changes:
Nicole Burkhart moved from the position of Child Care Specialist to Early Childhood Specialist
due to a vacancy.
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3. Consideration of Approval of Employment of College Personnel
– R-2011-38
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF
EMPLOYMENT OF COLLEGE PERSONNEL
R-2011-38
NEW HIRES
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Board of Trustees that the following faculty member is hereby
awarded an employment agreement at the salary and date stipulated below:
BEGINNING OCTOBER 3, 2011
Amy Eaton, Nursing Instructor
Bachelor of Science/Nursing
Associate of Science/Nursing
SALARY: $47,535.53 per year based on a 12-month contract
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: by the Board of Trustees that the following faculty members
are hereby awarded an employment agreement at the salary and dates stipulated below:
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Dr. Linda Jagielo, Early Childhood Education Faculty/Program Director
Doctor of Philosophy/Early Childhood Teacher Education
Master of Education/Professional Development
Bachelor of Science/Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Science/Upper Elementary Education/Music Education
SALARY: $48,244.00 based on a 9-month contract
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Tonya Stanger, Nursing Faculty
Master of Science/Nursing Administration
Bachelor of Science/Nursing
Associate of Applied Science/Registered Nursing
SALARY: $45,564.00 based on a 9-month contract
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Michelle Shirley, Nursing Faculty
Master of Science/Nursing Education
Bachelor of Science/Nursing
Associate of Applied Science/Registered Nursing
SALARY: $41,990.00 based on a 9-month contract
Explanation of new hires
Amy Eaton fills one of two grant- funded nursing positions.
Dr. Linda Jagielo replaces Jennifer Phenicie.
Tonya Stanger replaces Kelly Gray.
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Michelle Shirley replaces Pearl Keib.
4. Consideration of Approval of Personnel Professional Growth Recognition
– R-2011-39
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF
COLLEGE PERSONNEL PROFESSIONAL GROWTH RECOGNITION
R-2011-39
WHEREAS: Melanie Reynolds has supplied documentation that she has completed a Master’s
degree.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: by the Board of Trustees that she is awarded a lump sum
of $1,560.09 due to maxed out base salary effective September 19, 2011 in recognition of
completion of a Master’s degree in accordance with the policy adopted under resolution 199130 for “Professional Growth Recognition.”
WHEREAS: Richard Karsmizki has supplied documentation that he has completed an
Associate’s degree.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: by the Board of Trustees that $1,567.00 is added to base
salary of $55,766.21 to $57,333.21 effective October 3, 2011 in recognition of completion of an
Associate’s degree in accordance with the policy adopted under resolution 1991-30 for
“Professional Growth Recognition.”
B. Treasurer’s Report for August 31, 2011 – Mr. Koffi Akakpo
Mr. Koffi Akakpo presented the Treasurer’s Report for the period ending August 31,
2011. He stated that revenues for the month totaled $1,686,784. Expenditures were
$1,428,038 leaving an excess of $258,746. Year-to-date revenues totaled $5,686,161.
Year-to-date expenditures totaled $1,951,317 leaving an excess of $3,734,844. The Star
Ohio month-end balance for August 2011 is $2,415,792.
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Lydia Reid moved for approval of the Treasurer’s Report for the
period ending August 31, 2011. Ms. Kimberly Singleton seconded the motion and the
motion carried unanimously.
C. Treasurer’s Report for September 30, 2011 – Mr. Koffi Akakpo
Mr. Koffi Akakpo presented the Treasurer’s Report for the period ending September 30,
2011. He stated that revenues for the month totaled $890,308. Expenditures were
$1,616,971 leaving a deficit of $726,663. Year-to-date revenues totaled $6576469. Yearto-date expenditures totaled $3,568,288 leaving an excess of $3,008,182. The Star Ohio
month-end balance for September 2011 is $1,965,840. Mr. Akakpo pointed out that the
balance in the Star Ohio account actually went down as we need to do a budget
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recalibration. President Donald Plotts added that we need to reduce our expenditures as
we have experienced an enrollment dip and for the first time our enrollment management
team has developed an enrollment strategy. He added that we were expecting an
enrollment dip as we convert to semesters but the dip is being experienced early.
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Matthew Smith moved for approval of the Treasurer’s Report
for the period ending July 31, 2011. Ms. Lydia Reid seconded the motion and the motion
carried unanimously.
D. Consideration of Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the
North Central State College Board of Trustees and the North Central State Faculty
Association Chapter of the American Association of University Professors – R-201140 – Mr. Donald Plotts
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VIII. COMMUNICATION WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board Chair, Mr. Steven Stone, announced that Mr. Brad Hays, representing the
North Central State Faculty Association has asked for time to address the Board on behalf
of the NCSFA membership, recapped the appropriate decorum for such a communication
and formally recognized Mr. Brad Hays to speak. (7:32 p.m.) Mr. Brad Hays thanked the
Board and explained that he would like to defer the opportunity to address the Board to
the President of the NCSFA, Ms. Beth Franz. Ms. Franz delivered her communication
from a pre-written statement that she then presented to the Board for further reference as
to the content of her address. Following Ms. Franz’s address (7:45 p.m.), Mr. Steven
Stone thanked her on behalf of the entire Board of Trustees for the input she has provided
to the Board on behalf of those she represents.
IX.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. Donald Plotts
A. End of Summer Update – Mr. Donald Plotts
President Donald Plotts presented a preview of the upcoming fall convocation and
introduced the development of the President’s Weekly Report.
B. Supplemental Information – Mr. Donald Plotts
President Donald Plotts asked the Board if they had any questions regarding any of the
supplemental information. The Board responded that they did not.
X.
BOARD CHAIRPERSON REPORT- Mr. Steven Stone
A. OSU-M Board Meeting Recap (July 15th) – Dr. Dwight McElfresh
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Dr. Dwight McElfresh reported that he had attended the July 15th meeting of The Ohio
State University at Mansfield Board of Trustees and presented the following highlights:
Presentation of committee reports, 3.5% fee increase, Dean’s update on strategic
planning, and capital campaign strategy discussed. Mr. Steve Stone called for a
representative for the October 21st meeting. Ms. Lydia Reid indicated that she would
plan to attend the October OSU-M Board meeting.
B. Summer Board of Trustees Retreat – Mr. Steven Stone
Mr. Steven Stone recapped the highlights of the summer Board of Trustees retreat that
included industry reports and insights from Dave Williamson of the Crawford 20/20
project and discussion of the Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) by
Dave Eichinger and Bridget McDaniel. Information was also provided by Evan Scurti of
the Ashland Economical Development Office prior to the retreat for the Board’s
discussion since Evan would be unable to attend. The Board discussed the value of this
kind of input and agreed that they needed to do more of this kind of activity on an
ongoing and regular basis.
C. Chancellor’s In-person Trustee Conference.
Mr. Steven Stone called for a recap of the highlights from the Chancellor’s In-person
Trustee Conference.
D. ACCT Leadership Congress (October 12-15, Dallas, TX)
Mr. Steven Stone recapped the highlights of the upcoming Leadership Congress and
discussed the presentation from the NCState Board of Trustees on 21st Century
Boardsmanship and the Carver Policy Governance Model.
E. OACC Central Region Trustees Meeting (Nov. 1 at Marion Tech)
Mr. Steven Stone called for a confirmation of those planning to attend the regional trustee
meeting so that those attending could be registered as a group. Stone, Carrol, McElfresh,
Singleton, Smith, and Reid acknowledged their plan to attend.
F. OSU-M / NC State Joint Board Function
Mr. Steven Stone reported that he and President Donald Plotts are meeting with OSU-M
to discuss the joint function and would report further as details become available.
XI.
MEETING EVALUATION – Mr. Steven Stone
Mr. Steve Stone called for discussion of today’s meeting. Dr. Dwight McElfresh
indicated that he thought the meeting was well ran by the Board Chair. Further discussion
ensued.
XII.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
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The next Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for Wednesday, October
26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fallerius Building Board of Trustees Conference Room
(165).
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Chair called for any additional business requiring Board action.
ACTION TAKEN: As there was no further business requiring the Board’s
consideration, a motion was made by Mr. Matthew Smith to adjourn the meeting at 9:37
p.m. Dr. Dwight McElfresh seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
Respectively submitted:
Mr. Stephen R. Williams, Board Recorder
Mr. Steven G. Stone, Chair
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