FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
June 22, 2015
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, John Kerr, Mark McCoy, Liz Meyer (by phone), Robert Nelson, and Jim Sather.
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, faculty, staff, members of the press,
and members of the public.
Mark McCoy called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and
Mark McCoy gave the invocation.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Chairman McCoy stated he was proud to introduce our new President and
new Dean of Finance. “Two new individuals here tonight is a great start to the 2015-16 year. We also have two
new incoming trustees present. We are excited to have everybody here.” He stated he will be leaving this board
soon and said his experience on the board has been very educational and enlightening. “There are many challenges
in front of us. Look at them as opportunities and choose to look at them in a positive light. We can collaboratively
find ways we can help this institution. Help faculty and staff meet the needs and wants of the students and the
community. Thank you for the opportunity to work with each and every one of you.
Calendar dates were reviewed, and one correction to the calendar was made: The Gordon Parks Celebration will be
October 22 – 24.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Sather, and carried by unanimous vote
to approve the Consent Agenda.
OTHER:
A. A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Sather, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the renewal
of consortium memberships and dues.
B. A motion was made by Kerr, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to accept the
athletic insurance proposal from Catlin Insurance Company through Dissinger Reed.
C. A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Sather, and carried by unanimous vote to accept the athletic
catastrophic injury insurance proposal from Zurich through Dissinger Reed.
D. A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Kerr, and carried by unanimous vote to approve July 20,
2015 as the regular meeting date for the Board of Trustees.
E. A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Kerr, and carried by unanimous vote to approve KASB
Workers Compensation Participation Premium Agreement.
F. A motion was made by Sather, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
KanREN Membership Agreement.
G. A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Sather to table the certification of cash match and inkind for PSU Kansas Small Business Development Center and table until further information is available at
the next meeting.
H. A motion was made by Kerr, seconded by Sather, and carried by unanimous vote to approve
property/casualty/auto and excess liability insurance through IMA if the proposal is net of commission.
I.
A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Kerr, and carried by unanimous vote to approve cyber
insurance through IMA.
J.
A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Sather, and carried by unanimous vote to approve
revisions to the Harley Davidson program.
K. A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
purchase of a new server for the Harley Davidson program.
L. A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
purchase of student laptops from CDW for the Tri-State College Assistance Migrant Program.
M. A motion was made by Kerr, seconded by Sather, and carried by unanimous vote to approve purchase of
replacement furniture from Ruddick’s.
N. A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
bid from OohLaLa for a cell phone application.
O. A motion was made by Sather, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
faculty contract with FSCAPE for the 2015-16 academic year.
P. A motion was made by Meyer to approve the revisions provided on the current exemption from alcohol on
campus policy. The motion died for lack of a second.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW:
A. LETTERS OF APPRECIATION: Letters of appreciation, correspondence, and Gold Star Greyhound
nominations were reviewed.
REPORTS:
A. SPRING SPORTS REPORT: The board reviewed the Spring Sports Report as provided.
B. VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT UPDATE: Robert Goltra updated the board on current
measures being taken to comply with the Violence Against Women Act. FSCC started a campaign called
Greyhounds Take A Stand as part of a good faith effort. All students in their first year orientation course
receive a brochure with specific contact information for resources including Safehouse in Pittsburg.
Policies are currently being updated in the student handbook and course catalog to comply with federal
legislation that has been implemented. Every October the institution is required to submit a report about
violence on campus. The report is available online and throughout the community.
C. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Mrs. Johnston thanked the board for the opportunity to be a part of Fort Scott
Community College. “I’m incredibly impressed with those that I’ve worked with-faculty, staff, and admin,
what they know, and how helpful they are. This has been a very welcoming situation.” She added that she
is very excited about Julie Eichenberger’s start as the Dean of Finance and Operations. “She’s already
digging in and getting it done.” Finally, Mrs. Johnston extended thanks to Carolyn Sinn and Dick Hedges
for their ongoing support. “They have been absolutely amazing, and I appreciate that greatly.”
Johnston reported on her recent visit at Kansas Board of Regents. She stated that the legislature just
finished up the longest session in history, and it looks like FSCC state funding will stay flat. At this time it
is not based on credit hour generation. It is still a block grant. There are still some cuts to be made by the
state, as they still have a $10 million gap to fill. Senate Bill 155 will stay the same. They are not funding
as many courses as they used to, but they are still funding it. Because of that, Hillsdale will be a good
thing, and it will certainly remain good as long as we can still receive the SB155 money. We do need to
continue to look at revenue streams. We need to capitalize on those revenue streams that are out there.
Expansion will take place at the Pittsburg Technical Center. Adding additional welding hoods will increase
enrollment potential sizes in each welding class.
Mark McCoy briefly reviewed a handout titled “Kansas Community Colleges By the Numbers”.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: There was a motion by Bartelsmeyer, a second by Nelson, and unanimous vote to
adjourn to executive session at 8:10 p.m. for fifteen minutes for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel
with no action expected to follow.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Sather, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to
return to regular session at 8:23 p.m.
Upon receipt of further information regarding the property/casualty insurance from IMA, there was consensus
amongst the board to proceed with IMA’s policy regardless of whether or not it is net of commission. The board
requested that FSCC request IMA to reduce the percentage of commission that is paid by the college.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
8:27 p.m. by Kerr, seconded by Sather, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman
Clerk