NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Monday, December 13, 1999
7:00 p.m., Oleson Center

5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The board discussed the January annual meeting action items, the Y2K contingency plan, and summer tax collection. No decisions were made or actions taken.

CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chair Elaine Wood.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Cheryl Follette made a motion, seconded by Michael McManus, to add "Change in Board Meeting Date" to the agenda as Action Item C. The revised agenda was approved.

PUBLIC INPUT
None.

CONSENT ITEMS
The following items were approved on a motion by Robert Chase, seconded by Shirley Okerstrom:

• minutes of the November 22, 1999 regular meeting
• contributions for November 1999

FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Mark Nelson, Faculty Council Chair, reported that the Faculty Council handbook will be put together by two Faculty Council members and Bill Hendry. Mark also discussed the concerns that have been expressed regarding the definition of a "faculty member" for purposes of represention on committees and getting an accurate count. Faculty Council's next meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2000, at 4:00 p.m. in the Oleson Center.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
Angelina Cotto-Nelson, SGA President, reported that the fifteen SGA members represent the student body and disciplines and serve on all college councils. With a budget of $55,000, SGA is the major source of funding for school groups and special events. At a fall retreat, SGA identified the following areas of concern: awareness, fitness center, parking and traffic, social events, concerts, and orientation. Student committees have been established to study the concerns.

PROGRESS REPORT: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AND ENRICHMENT
The progress report on community partnership and enrichment was presented to the board by Kathleen Guy, Executive Director of College Relations/Foundation. The report contained the following highlights: (complete report in President's Office):

• The five measurement areas (community awareness, community satisfaction, volunteer participation, philanthropic support, and community input) have all shown improvement;
• The following recommendations have been made for each measurement area: maintain high visibility achieved during the bond campaign; demonstrate accountability by timely completion of bond-funded projects; consider establishing a volunteer recognition program; continue to broaden the base of new donors and encourage current donors to increase their gifts; increase contact with donors with a planned program; and continue efforts to engage the community through NMC's 50th anniversary celebration and 50th anniversary campaign.

GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT
The general fund revenue and expense statement for July 1, 1999-November 30, 1999 was accepted as presented on a motion by Cheryl Follette, seconded by Jack Stegenga.

SUMMER TAX COLLECTION RESOLUTION
Michael McManus made a motion, seconded by Shirley Okerstrom, to approve the resolution to collect 50 percent of college property tax revenues in the summer of 2000. Motion passed.

CHANGE IN BOARD MEETING DATE
Robert Chase made a motion, seconded by Jack Stegenga, to change the regular board meeting date from Monday, February 28, 2000 to Monday, February 21, 2000. Motion passed.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Recorded by
Karen Sabin