NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2006, ROOM HC-A
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Jay Hooper called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
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| Trustees present: | Robert Brick, Ross Childs, Cheryl Follette, Walter Hooper, Ted Mattis, Elaine Wood | |
| Trustees absent: | None | |
| Also present: | Harry Ball, Doug Bishop, Ginny Bishop, Erin Busk, Tom Carr, Vicki Cook, Stephen Drake, Mary Gillett, Holly Gorton, Kathleen Guy, Bill Hendry, Gene Jenneman, Dean Jones, Maryln Lawrence, Dr. David Martin, Cathie Martin, Craig Mulder, Bill Myers, Tim Nelson, Shirley Okerstrom, Karen Sabin, Stephen Siciliano, John Tanner, Marilyn Wieschowski |
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved on a motion by Elaine Wood, seconded by Ted Mattis.
PUBLIC INPUT
Public input was heard from Harry Ball and Dr. David Martin. Mr. Ball spoke regarding the influence of engineering on society, the need for a degreed engineering program at the college, and the need for a source of technical information on the board, which Bill Myers could provide. Dr. Martin wanted the President and the Board of Trustees to know that, despite what the Record-Eagle may report, many people in the community believe the Board and the President are doing an outstanding job; he encouraged them to keep up their good work.
BOARD CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
The board interviewed candidates for the board vacancy that resulted from Jack Stegenga's resignation. Finalists included Doug Bishop, Mary Gillett, Maryln Lawrence, and Bill Myers. Cheryl Follette, Search Committee chair, thanked committee members Childs and Wood for their time and commitment to this process. Following discussion regarding each of the the candidates, Cheryl Follete made a motion, seconded by Elaine Wood, to appoint Bill Myers to fill the vacancy until the next election in November 2006. Motion carried unanimously. Trustees expressed their hope that the other finalists will run for one of the available seats in November.
Board Chair Jay Hooper announced a break at 7:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:15 p.m.
BUDGET
President Nelson distributed budget binders containing actual year-end figures for 04-05, projected year-end figures for 05-06, and preliminary projections for the 06-07 fiscal year. He noted that Hagerty Center was included in the General Fund in the original approved budget for this year, but that we have elected to classify Hagerty Center as an auxiliary account for 05-06. President Nelson outlined the budget assumptions used to develop this year's model and noted that other Michigan community colleges are raising tuition 3-5% on average. Further discussions will occur at the Board Finance and Audit Committee, as well as with the full board.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE PRESIDENT
At 7:30 p.m., Ross Childs made a motion, seconded by Elaine Wood, to close the open meeting and go into closed session pursuant to Subsection 8[a] of the Michigan Open Meetings Act for the annual performance evaluation of the president, per his request for a closed session. Motion carried.
SPECIAL MEETING RECONVENED
At 8:30 p.m., Ross Childs made a motion, seconded by Elaine Wood, to reconvene the special meeting. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Trustees each expressed a high degree of satisfaction with President Nelson's performance in the last year. Each trustee cited specific accomplishments and thanked the President for his work. Mr. Nelson expressed gratitude for the team effort on the part of faculty, staff, and executive staff who commit their time, energy, and resources to make NMC successful, and he accepted the board's thanks on their behalf.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Recorded by
Karen Sabin
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