JCCC Board of Trustees 5-20-2010

JCCC Board of Trustees 5-20-2010

Contracts
The board ratified the collective bargaining agreement between the trustees and the Faculty Association, effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2012.

Lobbyist's report
Dick Carter, the college's lobbyist, updated the board about activities in Topeka, including approval of the state budget.

2010-2011 management budget
The board approved the college's 2010-2011 management budget of $140,464,862, which is a 4.5 percent increase over the 2009-2010 budget of $134,442,428. The board will approve the college's 2010-2011 legal budget in August.

Bodker Black Box Theatre
The trustees approved the naming of the Black Box Theatre in the Carlsen Center in honor of Harvey S. Bodker. The Bodker Black Box Theatre is used exclusively by the college's academic theatre department.
Bodker is president of Bodker Realty and has been involved with the Boy Scouts, Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, the Overland Park planning commission, Congregation Beth Shalom, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy and KCPT TV. He has been a member of the JCCC Foundation since 1998 where he has served in many capacities, including as a member of the program advisory committee for the performing arts and the Some Enchanted Evening committee.
The Harvey S. and Beverly R. Bodker Executive Classroom in the Regnier Center is named for Bodker and his late wife, as is the Beverly R. and Harvey S. Bodker scholarship for students of the performing arts.

Petitions and communications
A community member spoke in support of the students in the LUNA (Latinos United Now and Always) Club who wish to attend a conference in Texas and asked that the college consider the needs of undocumented students at JCCC. Another community member expressed his opposition to such support. Trustee Sharp explained some of the considerations behind the Kansas law that permits undocumented students to attend postsecondary institutions in Kansas and pay in-state tuition; Trustee Rayl complimented the students for their determination to pursue an education. Dr. Calaway explained aspects of the college's policy that governs travel on college business for students, faculty and staff. The college administration and LUNA students will investigate options in this situation. A community member spoke in support of former student Kathy Brown, who had addressed the board last month. Brown spoke again, expressing her concerns about undocumented students at JCCC, freedom of speech on campus and the implementation of college policies.

Other actions
· Dr. Dana Grove, executive vice president and chief operating officer, presented a white paper that outlined a new operational management model by which the college will achieve its institutional goals.
· The board approved the treasurer's report for the month ending March 31, 2010.
· The board approved clinical affiliate agreements for the administration of justice, nursing and health and human services programs.
· The board approved cooperative agreements with Metropolitan Community College for the sharing of programming, curriculum and staffing for the period July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.
· The board approved new courses in history.
· The board approved resolutions authorizing signatories under its new contract for banking services with UMB Bank.
· The board approved the lowest acceptable bids of $16,091.47 from Business Interiors by Staples, $2,035.32 from United Office Products, $40,556.10 from John A. Marshall Co., and $1,086.20 from Encompas, for a total expenditure of $59,769.09 for furniture to be used in renovated areas in the Commons.
· The board agreed to renew the college's contract for annual financial audit services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, with McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, at an amount not to exceed $88,505.
· The board also approved bids for construction testing services for the Olathe Health Education Center and for the purchase of a medication cart for Health Simulation Center.

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