Approved - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
September 15, 2008

The regular meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Board President Ehlmann with all members present except Pundmann who arrived later. Also present were College President John McGuire; Cabinet members Michael Banks, Donna Davis, Todd Galbierz, Barbara Keim, Edie Kirk, and Heather McDorman; Faculty Association President, Teddy Norris; Faculty members, Virginia Daugherty, Gene Ditch, Linda Estes, and Scottie Priesmeyer; Staff members Judy Bauer, Elaine Benedict, Pat Haynes, Yvette Sweeney, and Patrick Vaughn; and Student Senate Vice President Ashley Atkins.

SABBATICAL REPORTS
Faculty members Linda Estes, Scottie Priesmeyer, Virginia Daugherty, and Gene Ditch reported on their sabbatical leaves. Michael Kuelker will give his presentation at the October 20th Board meeting.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Silvey and a second by Proost, the minutes of the August 18, 2008 regular Board meeting were approved, as presented.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Robertson and a second by Lohmar, the agenda was approved as presented.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Board Treasurer Robertson presented the Treasurer’s Report. Cash in bank $2,238,355; total investments $20,500,000; tuition and fees received to date $7,413,761; state appropriations received to date $1,343,396; local taxes received to date $62,262.
On a motion by Silvey and a second by Proost, the Treasurer’s Report was received.

On a motion by Lohmar and a second by Proost, the Board approved payment of bills from the Operations Fund in the amount of $2,508,765.

FACULTY ASSOCIATION REPORT
Teddy Norris, Faculty Association President, presented the following report:

• Nancy Graviett presented a Teaching Office 2007 workshop in June to 15 business teachers from area high schools, and in July she attended the Shelly-Cashman Institute for a week of computer training and became a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist in Microsoft Access 2007.
• Pam Cilek extends a cordial invitation to the opening show for Center Stage’s new season. The play is Neil Simon’s comedy Lost in Yonkers, which won a Tony and the Pulitzer. Performances are October 1-5 in the FAB Theatre.
• Joe Howe has been invited by Miller-Hyde-O’Neill to join the board of Advisors for a Beginning Algebra textbook.
• Jane Zeiser gave a presentation this summer on using Notebook software and Smart Ideas software compatible with Smart Board at the UMSL Foreign Language and Technology conference.
• Michael Kuelker reports early and effective coordination efforts by Marketing and Communication, Student Services, and Linda Shipley for Democracy Days which began today. This year’s forum includes13 presentations, including one by an SCC student, and runs through this Thursday.
• In June, Mike Fuszner completed a Master of Science in Information Technology with an emphasis in Network Architecture and Design. As a focus of his Master’s completion, he has completed CCNA, CCNP, and CCAI certification and received recognition by the CSSIA.
• The 13th edition of one of Kevin Patton’s textbook is now available in a Spanish translation, Extructura Funcion.
• Debra Crank-Lewis presented a Lewis and Clark program to the SCC Elderhostel program.
• The fourth edition of Larry and Gayle Checkett’s text, The Write Start with Readings: Sentences to Paragraphs, published by Cengage/Houghton Mifflin, was launched September 12th.
• Kathleen Sanker has curated the SCC Invitational Photography Exhibition, The Unconventional Camera, now in the FAB from September 8-October 16. The opening reception was held on Wednesday, September 10.
• Extended an invitation to all to the SCC Coffeehouse, open-mic format evenings where poets, short fiction writers, creative nonfiction writers, and songwriters share their creativity. The Coffehouse will be held on September 18 and November 7, 2008 and February 12 and April 3, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the SSB Auditorium.

STUDENT SENATE REPORT
Ashley Atkins, Student Senate Vice President, gave the following report: * The first Senate meeting will be held on September 16th . Eleven members have been recruited; * A meet and greet will he held on September 19th; * Student Senate is considering involvement in two potential community-wide projects.

REPORT OF THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT
John McGuire reported on the following:

• Distributed the 2008 fall census report showing an enrollment increase of 5.5% in headcount and 5.0% in FTE;
• Despite rainy conditions, Fall Fun Blitz was very successful. 1500 burgers; 1200 hot dogs; 1600 bags of chips; 1056 sodas; and 576 waters were distributed;
• The Foundation has received a $10,000 grant from Citi Mortgage for ten $1,000 scholarships to be awarded for spring ’09 semester to students experiencing financial hardships;
• The annual MCCA Conference will be held November 5-7 at Lodge of Four Seasons;
• Distributed the Annual Report; the Viewbook; the Foundation Newsletter; and revised At-a-Glance cards;
• Presented a College Update.
  

AWARD OF BIDS

Expansion of Existing HP Storage Area Network System – On a motion by Silvey and a second by Pundmann, a contract was awarded to CDW-G, Vernon Hills, IL, in the amount of $17,269.89 for the expansion of the College’s existing Hewlett Packard SAN including equipment, installation of twelve hard drives, and a three-year service contract. Funding source is the current operating-administrative ITS budget.

Maintenance Contract for Hewlett Packard Administrative Computer Hardware & Software – This contract was awarded on a motion by Silvey and a second by Lohmar, to Hewlett Packard Co., Roseville, CA, in the amount of $16,366.08 for the maintenance, support, and service on the Administrative HP9000 minicomputer under the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA). Funding source is the current operating-administrative ITS budget.

Microcomputers and Removable Hard Drives – On a motion by Silvey and a second by Lohmar, this bid was awarded to Dell Marketing, Round Rock, TX, in the amount of $49,855.50 for the purchase of twenty-two (22) microcomputers and one hundred fifty-five (155) removable hard drives with carriers. The equipment will be purchased through the University of Missouri cooperative procurement contract. Funding source is DESE Enhancement Grant (75/25) – Computer Science.

CLOSED SESSION

On a motion by Robertson and a second by Silvey, the Board voted to adjourn into Closed Session as allowed by RSMo 610.021.1, 2, and 3 to discuss real estate, litigation, and personnel. A roll call vote was taken and the following “AYE” votes were cast: Ehlmann, Proost, Silvey, Pundmann, Lohmar and Robertson. The Board adjourned into Closed Session.

After discussions in these areas, on a motion by Silvey and a second by Proost, the Board voted to reconvene into Open Session. A roll call vote was taken and the following “AYE” votes were cast: Pundmann, Ehlmann, Silvey, Proost, Lohmar, and Robertson. The Board reconvened into Open Session.

PERSONNEL

On a motion Lohmar and a second by Robertson, the Board approved the following personnel recommendations:

NEW and REPLACEMENT HIRES (Full-time):
Trenda Roch von Rochsburg, program assistant
Al Koehler, director of facilities and construction
Amanda Gleckler, assistant teacher

CHANGES:
Trish Orf, from accounting assistant to payroll assistant
Melinda Stevens, from cook to lead cook
Cassandra Samson, from financial aid assistant to financial assistance
counselor
Jared Conner, from academic advisor to financial assistance counselor
John Driscoll, from part-time public safety officer to full-time public
Safety officer

SEPARATIONS (Full-time):
D. Lynn Davis, cook
Michael Ott, director of food services

MOTION TO ADJOURN

On a motion by Proost and a second by Silvey, the Board meeting adjourned.

NEXT MEETING

The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be on Monday, October 20, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room.