PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing was conducted at 6:32 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Room 200 of the W.W. Wood Building on the North Platte Community College North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, Neb., prior to the regularly scheduled Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors meeting.
The purpose was to hear support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to setting the final 2023 property tax requirement at an amount greater than the 2022 property tax requirement.
No one spoke for or against the proposal. The hearing was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
Immediately following the close of the first public hearing, the Board conducted a second public hearing at 6:37 p.m. to hear support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the adoption of the Mid-Plains Community College 2023-24 budget.
No one spoke for or against the proposal. The hearing was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors met for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:41 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Room 200 of the W.W. Wood Building on the North Platte Community College North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, Neb.
Board Chair Ben Lashley started the meeting with a roll call. In addition to Lashley, those present were MPCC President Ryan Purdy and Board members: Jo Etta Brown, Matthew Broz, Kirk Crawley, Ted Klug Jr., Ernie Mehl and Kim Korgan. Board members Cynthia Duncan, Kent Miller, Tyler Pribbeno and Tricia Schaffer were absent and excused.
Also present were NPCC student trustee Reece Halley and MCC student trustee Graci Nelson.
2. OPEN FORUM (Comments from students, faculty, staff, public and Board)
a. NPCC student trustee Reece Halley and MCC student trustee Graci Nelson were introduced to the Board
b. First-year building construction instructor Ash Thompson was introduced to the Board.
c. The Mid-Plains Community College nursing faculty were introduced to the Board and recognized for two significant accomplishments this year. The Associate Degree Nursing students achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their NCLEX-RN exams for the first time since 2012. The 2023 class of MPCC Licensed Practical Nursing students also achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their NCLEX-PN exams.
c. Board member Ernie Mehl talked about an upcoming meeting of the Nebraska Community College Association Monday in Grand Island.
3. CONSENT ITEMS. On a single consent motion, the board approved:
a. Minutes from the Aug. 16 Board work session and regular meeting.
b. The preliminary financial report for August.
c. The Mid-Plains Faculty Association (MPFA) negotiating team.
4. ACTIONS REQUIRED BY LAW
a. The Board approved bills for August in the amount of $2,295,113.93.
b. The Board approved the use of property taxes to fund the 2023-24 budget in the amount of $17,405,380.
c. The Board approved the adoption of the 2023-24 budget with expenses and transfers for all funds totaling $51,594,562.
d. The Board approved an increase of the base limitation by one percent, carrying forward to 2024-25 the unused budget authority of $4,738,980.67 from 2023-24 and preceding fiscal years.
e. The Board approved a five-year contract extension with Transact at the rate of $15,267.16 for 8/1/2023-7/31/2024; $32,405.27 for 8/1/2024-7/31/2025; and a 5% increase each year thereafter through 2027-28
f. The Board approved the second and final reading of amended policies in sections 1000, 2000, and 3000 as discussed previously
g. The Board approved the first reading of amended policies in sections 4000, 5000, 6000 and 7000.
5. REPORTS
a. Daniel Stinman, director of marketing and public information, provided a recap of the 2022-23 Annual Report.
b. Cabinet Reports: The Board heard reports from MPCC President Ryan Purdy, Vice President of Academic Affairs and NPCC Dr. Jody Tomanek, Vice President of Administrative Services Mike Steele, Vice President of Student Affairs and MCC Kelly Rippen, Director of Institutional Effectiveness Tad Pfeifer, Director of Human Resources Rebecca Wrage, Director of Institutional Advancement Jake Rissler and Director of Marketing and Public Information Daniel Stinman.
6. CLOSED SESSION
a. The Board went into closed session at 7:48 p.m. to discuss negotiations. No action was taken after the Board reconvened in open session at 8:00 p.m.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Upon hearing no further business, the Board moved to adjourn at 8:01 p.m. The next Board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in McCook.
FUTURE REPORTS
- November – Auditor’s Report
- November – Retention and Enrollment
- February – Retention and Enrollment
- March – Program Scorecard
- March – Three-year Instructional Equipment Plan
- April – Quarterly Facilities Master Plan
- April – Quarterly Financial Report
- April – Three-year Capital Improvement Plan
- May – CCPE Program Reviews
- July – Quarterly Facilities Master Plan
- July – Quarterly Financial Report
- July – Institutional Advancement and Grants
- September – Annual Report
UPCOMING MEETINGS
- Oct. 18 – Board Meeting, Room 213, McMillen Hall, McCook Community College
- Nov. 5-6 NCCA Annual Meeting, North Platte
- Nov. 15 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- Dec. 20 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
