1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors met for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, Dec. 20, 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, Cynthia Duncan, Ted Klug Jr., Ernie Mehl, Tyler Pribbeno and Tricia Schaffer. Board members Kim Korgan and Kent Miller were absent and excused.
MCC student trustee Graci Nelson was also present. NPCC student trustee Reece Halley was absent and excused.
2. OPEN FORUM (Comments from students, faculty, staff, public and Board)
a. David Gale, on behalf of the Nebraska Public Power District, presented two checks totaling $15,000 to MPCC for scholarships for students pursuing careers in the trades and STEM fields.
b. Sen. Mike Jacobson spoke to the Board about legislative activities.
c. MCC student trustee Graci Nelson gave a report on activities at McCook Community College.
d. Tad Pfeifer, director of Institutional Effectiveness, was recognized in front of the Board for his recent nomination by MPCC for the Nebraska Community College Association Administrator of the Year.
e. The Board was introduced to Jennifer Edson, the new campus administrator for the MPCC Valentine Campus.
f. Board member Ernie Mehl reminded the Board about the upcoming Legislative Day Feb. 28 in Lincoln.
3. CONSENT ITEMS. On a single consent motion, the board approved:
a. Minutes from the Nov. 15 Board Work Session and Regular Meeting
b. The financial report for November.
c. The faculty retirement of Anne Schmit, effective Dec. 31, 2023.
4. ACTIONS REQUIRED BY LAW
a. The Board approved bills for November in the amount of $2,160,906.96.
b. The Board approved a sole source purchase from Sirius in the amount of $57,762.10 for the annual renewal of maintenance and licensing of the MPCC network equipment and software from Cisco.
c. The Board approved the purchase of LED video displays, controllers, shot clocks, locker room clocks, accessories, subscription services, installation and training from ScoreVision in the amount of $180,380 for the McCook Events Center Gymnasium.
d. The Board approved the sole source bid for an ambulance simulator from Echo Healthcare including onsite installation and shipping at a cost of $290,000.
5. REPORTS
a. The Board heard a report from Vice President of Student Affairs and MCC Kelly Rippen on the Strategic Enrollment Action Plan.
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 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 7:57 p.m. to discuss personnel and real estate. The Board reconvened in open session at 8:20 p.m. No action was taken.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Upon hearing no further business, the Board moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. The next Board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 in North Platte.
FUTURE REPORTS
- 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
- October – Quarterly FMP Report
- October – Quarterly Financial Report
- November – Auditor’s Report
- November – Retention and Enrollment
UPCOMING MEETINGS
- Jan. 17 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- Feb. 4-7 – National Legislative Summit, Washington, D.C.
- Feb. 21 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- Feb. 28 – Legislative Day, State Capitol, Lincoln, Neb.
- March 20 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- April 17 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. McCook Community College, McMillen Hall #213
- May 22 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Valentine Community Campus
- July 17 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. McCook Community College, McMillen Hall #213
- Aug. 21 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- Sept. 25 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- Oct. 23 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. McCook Community College, McMillen Hall #213
- Nov. 20 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
- Dec. 18 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
