Alcohol Policy Waiver, Cardio Lease and Leadership Reports on Agenda for College Trustees Meeting
The Cloud County Community College Board of Trustees will meet this evening at 5 p.m. at the college's main campus in Concordia. The meeting will be in the president's edition room, 257.
Board of Trustees members include Dave Garnas, Richard Hubert, Kevin Muff, Jesse Pounds and Kevin Pounds.
The meeting will begin with the customary call to order and pledge of allegiance. Following these, the board will adopt the agenda for the session.
The first segment of the meeting is dedicated to guests' comments, providing an opportunity for community members to share their thoughts and concerns. This is a chance for residents to participate in some public engagement, so residents with insights or questions should consider attending to voice them.
Next, the board will move to introductions and highlights, featuring a Children's Learning Center presentation. This segment aims to showcase the center's recent activities and achievements, offering insights into its contributions to the college community.
The Consent Agenda follows, encompassing several vital items, including approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a treasurer's report detailing that as of Oct. 31, the college's balance at Central National Bank is $7,615,283.46.
In the purchasing and payment claims agenda item, the board will examine and approve purchase orders, including the A and B lists detailing the college's expenditures and personnel matters. Discussions will include contract renewal recommendations for the volleyball coach, the appointment of a Director of Adult Education, if available and the hiring of a new nursing instructor.
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The board will consider policy E16, which pertains to the rights of pregnant and parenting students, during policy approval.
Dave Garnas, Amber Hanson, Richard Hubert, Kevin Muff, Jesse Pounds, Kevin Pounds, President Amber Knoettgen, Dr. Brandon Galm, Caesar Wood, and Samantha Pounds – Board Clerk.
The meeting will then proceed to reports from the college's leadership, including Amber Knoettgen's message as president, an update on the college's strategic direction and recent developments.
Vice President for Academic Affairs Brandon Galm plans to provide an update informing the board of trustees members of insights into academic programs and initiatives. During Vice President of Administrative Services Ceasar Wood's report, he plans to provide information on administrative operations and financial matters.
Vice President for Student Services Brandt Hutchinson will provide student affairs and support services updates.
In the discussion items segment, the board will engage in open dialogue on various topics pertinent to the college's operations and plans.
The action items on the agenda include waiving alcohol policies on campus. Board members plan to consider waiving policies C7 and E4 to permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages in the technical education and innovation center during the Cloud County Community College Foundation's All Alumni Weekend, scheduled for Jan. 31 to February 2, 2025.
The last action item listed for the meeting entails approving a cardio equipment lease agreement. The board will review and potentially approve a lease agreement with Macro Lease for cardio equipment amounting to $96,120, with payment proposed from the general fund.
The board of trustees plans to hold an executive session after discussing the action agenda.