Board of Trustees
June 08, 2023
The North Arkansas College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, 8, June 2023 in classroom M164. Chair McNew called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. Trustees Pam Henry, Debbie Johnson, Kevin Cheri, Luke Feighert, and Sarah Newman were present.
North Arkansas College personnel attending included Richard Stipe, Dr. Rodney Arnold, Jo Adams, Dr. Rick Massengale, Ryan Hoffman, Nell Bonds, Dr. Matt Cardin, Dr. Laura Berry, Micki Somers, Tavonda Brown, Dr. David Mason.
Approval of Agenda
Chair McNew asked if there were any changes to the agenda as presented. There being none, the agenda was approved.
Regular Reports
Finance Report—Richard Stipe shared E&G and Auxiliary budget activities through May 2023. In the E&G fund, Richard Stipe stated total revenue for the month was $233,107, and the year-to-date was $15,297,994. The expenditures for the month were $1,054,427, and the year-to-date was
$14,346,015. He said presently, year – to date, we are ahead in revenue over expenditures by $951,000. He is pleased with where we are in numbers and excited to see the end-of-year results.
Auxiliary: Revenue for the current month ended at $74,126 with a year-to-date total of $1,842,026. Expenditures current month total ended at $111,736 and a year-to-date total of $1,850,732. Mr. Stipe stated the trend lines were near the budget line in the auxiliary fund. He said the trend line in expenditures was over the budget line due to our food service operation not being budgeted. Mr. Stipe stated the numbers are not final, and he will report next month with more accuracy. Mr. Stipe broke down the grill operations, including food costs, personnel, etc. He said overall, with the grill opening in October and the February closings due to inclement weather, he is satisfied with the outcome of the College Grill.
President's Report—Dr. Massengale spoke about the revised policy, Academic Integrity, and reminded the board that we would present any new or revised policies at our board meetings. He mentioned the Cabinet presented presidential scholarships to high school students during the award ceremonies. He commended our maintenance department for the excellent paint job in our main hall on the south campus.
He mentioned the Field Biology Course with Faron Usery at the Buffalo River. The students are not only learning but have hands-on experience. He congratulated Haylie Fry and Orie Owen for receiving the 2023 Men and Women of Distinction scholarships.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda included:
May regular meeting minutes
Replacement positions: Educational Talent Search Academic Advisor and Educational Opportunity Center Academic Advisor (grant funded)
Revised policy: Academic Integrity
Board Travel Expense Resolution
Issuance of Employee Contracts 2023-2024
Chair McNew asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Trustee Henry, seconded by Trustee Feighert, and unanimously approved.
Monitoring Report- Provide diverse extracurricular cultural and educational opportunities
Dr. Matt Cardin presented the monitoring report, Providing diverse extracurricular cultural and educational opportunities. He summarized the progress in the Academic Year 2022-2023, including a few ag娱乐官网 student organizations; FBLA Collegiate, Future Business & IT department student organization, Agricultural Club, and SkillsUSA. Dr. Cardin spoke about the Be Pro Be Proud classroom visits to ag娱乐官网.
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With no further business, Chair Chris McNew adjourned the meeting at 3:41 p.m.
