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. (CDT) Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Room 200 of W.W. Wood on the North Platte Community College - North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, Neb.
Board Chair Cynthia Duncan started the meeting with a roll call. In addition to Duncan, those present were MPCC President Ryan Purdy and Board members: Jo Etta Brown, Matthew Broz, Kirk Crawley, Ted Klug Jr., Ernie Mehl, Tyler Pribbeno and Tricia Schaffer. Board member Kim Korgan, Dr. Ben Lashley and Kent Miller were absent and excused.
NPCC student trustee Jaelyn Dicke was also present.
2. OPEN FORUM (Comments from students, faculty, staff, public and Board)
a. Jaelyn Dicke gave an update on the student activities at North Platte Community College.
b. Haven Smith was introduced to the Board as the new Director of Institutional Advancement.
c. Ernie Mehl was recognized as the NCCA Board of Governors Nominee.
d. Outgoing Board Members Jo Etta Brown and Ernie Mehl shared their appreciation to the Board for their combined 30 years of service on the Board.
e. Jo Etta Brown and Ernie Mehl were honored for their service to MPCC.
c. Outgoing Student Trustee Jaelyn Dicke was presented a certificate of appreciation for her service to the Board of Governors.
3. CONSENT ITEMS. On a single consent motion, the board approved:
a. Minutes from November 20th Board Work Session & Regular Meeting
b. Financial Report for November
c. Math Faculty Resignation of Micah Marvin effective May 14, 2025
4. ACTIONS REQUIRED BY LAW
a. The Board approved bills for November in the amount of $2,302,119.56.
b. The Board approved the first reading of revised policy 5210, Student’s Scholarships/Tuition Waivers.
5. REPORTS
a. Cabinet Reports: The Board heard reports from MPCC President Ryan Purdy, Vice President of Academic Affairs and NPCC Dr. Jody Tomanek, Vice President of Student Affairs and MCC Kelly Rippen, Vice President of Administrative Services Mike Steele, Director of Human Resources Rebecca Wrage, Director of Institutional Effectiveness Tad Pfeifer, Director of Institutional Advancement Haven Smith and Director of Marketing & Public Information Daniel Stinman.
6. CLOSED SESSION
a. The Board went into closed session at 7:13 p.m. to discuss negotiations. The Board reconvened in open session at 7:54 p.m. No action was taken.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Upon hearing no further business, the Board moved to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. The next Board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15 in McCook.
FUTURE REPORTS
- February – Retention and Enrollment
- March – Program Scorecard
- March – Accreditation Report
- April – 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
- October - Quarterly FMP Report
UPCOMING MEETINGS
- January 15 - Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., McCook Community College East Campus
- February 19 - Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- March 19 - Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- April 16 - Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 213 McMillen Hall, McCook Community College
- May 21 - Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., 2520 S E St., Broken Bow Community Campus
- June - No meeting