1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors met for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Room 200 of the W.W. Wood Building on the North Platte Community College North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, Neb.
Board Chair Ben Lashley started the meeting with a roll call. In addition to Lashley, those present were MPCC President Ryan Purdy and Board members: Jo Etta Brown, Matthew Broz, Kirk Crawley, Cynthia Duncan, Ted Klug Jr., Kim Korgan, Ernie Mehl, Kent Miller, Tyler Pribbeno and Tricia Schaffer.
MCC student trustee Graci Nelson and NPCC student trustee Reece Halley were absent and excused. NPCC student Dylan LaVante represented Reece Halley at the meeting.
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
a. The board elected the following officers: Cynthia Duncan as board chair; Kim Korgan as vice chair; Kirk Crawley as secretary/treasurer and Matthew Broz as assistant secretary/treasurer. Ernie Mehl and Kent Miller will be the board’s Nebraska Community College Association (NCCA) representatives.
3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
a. MPCC board members completed a form indicating any potential conflicts of interest that could affect decisions regarding college matters.
4. OPEN FORUM (Comments from students, faculty, staff, public and Board)
a. Dylan LaVante provided an update on student activities in North Platte.
b. The Board was introduced to Tammy Higgins, Business and Community Education administrative assistant.
c. Ted Klug Jr. thanked Ben Lashley for his service as Board chair.
5. CONSENT ITEMS. On a single consent motion, the board approved:
a. Minutes from the Dec. 20 Board Work Session and Regular Meeting
b. The financial report for December.
c. The Annual Affirmation of Policies.
6. ACTIONS REQUIRED BY LAW
a. The Board approved bills for December in the amount of $2,728,290.19.
b. The Board approved the following date and/or location changes for 2024 Board meetings: 1) Move the May 15 meeting to May 22 and hold the meeting at the Valentine Campus. 2) Cancel the June Board meeting. 3) Move the Sept. 18 meeting to Sept. 25. 4) Move the Oct. 16 meeting to Oct. 23.
c. The Board approved a bid to purchase windows and exterior doors for the McDonald-Belton Building from Larry’s Glass of North Platte in the amount of $133,551.
d. The Board approved the Mid-Plains Faculty Association (MPFA) negotiated agreement as presented, which includes a 4.25% total compensation increase for the 2024-25 contract year.
e. The Board approved a five-year contract for Jenzabar Financial Aid software and associated professional services in the amount of $232,180 from Jenzabar, Inc.
7. REPORTS
a. The Board heard a quarterly financial report from Vice President of Administrative Services Mike Steele.
b. Cabinet Reports: The Board heard reports from MPCC President Ryan Purdy, Vice President of Administrative Services Mike Steele, Director of Institutional Effectiveness Tad Pfeifer, Director of Human Resources Rebecca Wrage and Director of Institutional Advancement Jake Rissler.
8. CLOSED SESSION
a. The Board went into closed session at 7:10 p.m. to discuss real estate. The Board reconvened in open session at 7:44 p.m. No action was taken.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Upon hearing no further business, the Board moved to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. The next Board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in North Platte.
FUTURE REPORTS
- February – Retention and Enrollment
- March – Program Scorecard
- March – Three-year Instructional Equipment Plan
- April – Quarterly Facilities Master Plan
- April – Quarterly Financial Report
- April – Three-year Capital Improvement Plan
- May – CCPE Program Reviews
- July – Quarterly Facilities Master Plan
- July – Quarterly Financial Report
- July – Institutional Advancement and Grants
- September – Annual Report
- October – Quarterly FMP Report
- October – Quarterly Financial Report
- November – Auditor’s Report
- November – Retention and Enrollment
UPCOMING MEETINGS
- Jan. 17 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- Feb. 4-7 – National Legislative Summit, Washington, D.C.
- Feb. 21 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- Feb. 28 – Legislative Day, State Capitol, Lincoln, Neb.
- March 20 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- April 17 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. McCook Community College, McMillen Hall #213
- May 22 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Valentine Community Campus
- July 17 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. McCook Community College, McMillen Hall #213
- Aug. 21 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- Sept. 25 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- Oct. 23 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. McCook Community College, McMillen Hall #213
- Nov. 20 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- Dec. 18 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus