FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Training
June 24, 2019
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Bernita Hill, Liz Meyer, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff, and community members.
Chairman John Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Chairman Bartelsmeyer stated that FSCC features over 20 student organizations for students to experience growth and fulfillment outside of the classroom.
CTEC UPDATE: CTEC Executive Director shared an update about the Southeast Kansas Career and Technical Education Center of Crawford County. He stated, “FSCC is more than just education; it impacts peoples’ lives. CTEC is a great example of that.” He added that CTEC is growing, and the funding assistance from Kansas Crossing Casino provides scholarships for students to attend. Mengarelli credited a portion of CTEC’s success to great industry partners and great instructors, and he also thanked the Board of Trustees for FSCC’s role in CTEC’s success.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Hill, seconded by Meyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
- A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to set the Board meeting dates for July and August as July 25 and August 6 to facilitate the budget approval and publication process.
- A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the agreement between FSCC and National PASS Center.
- A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by McKenney, and carried by unanimous vote to participate in the Kansas Association of School boards Workers Compensation Fund, Inc., for the 2019-20 fiscal year with a premium of $29,671.
- A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the purchase of the HEP Collaboration Station from CDW-G for $18,269.55.
- A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Meyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the purchase of replacement faculty computers from CDW-G for a revised quote of $19,599.63.
- A motion was made by Hill, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the purchase of CAMP laptop computers from CDW-G for a revised quote of $26,525.15.
- A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the disposal of equipment (two copiers).
- A motion was made by Hill, seconded by Meyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the lease request for passenger vans from Merchant’s Fleet.
- A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the renewal lease for a 52 passenger shuttle from Master’s Transportation.
- A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the property/casualty/auto/excess liability insurance for an annual premium of $100,532 plus the buy-down insurance from $300,000 to $25,000 for an annual amount of $47,614.
- A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the purchase of eSports computers and accessories from PCM-G for $33,460.74.
- A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the continuation of the proposed agreement between IA DOE and FSCC for July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The budget will not exceed $762,116 for the fiscal year.
- A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the renewal of FSCC memberships and dues for the 2019-2020 school year.
REPORTS:
- ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from the Gordon Parks Museum, Miami County Campus, Student Services, Instruction Office, Finance and Operations, and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 7:56 p.m. by Hill, seconded by Meyer, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk