TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The Trinity Valley Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2009 in the Board Room of the Orval Pirtle Administration Building in Athens, with the following members present: Mr. Ray Raymond, Mr. Herbert Riley, Mr. Homer Norville,
Mr. Ron Day, Mr. David Monk, Mr. Jack Endres,
Mrs. Paula Kimball
1. Mr. Monk opened the meeting with prayer.
2. There were no public comments.
3. A hearing was conducted on the proposed tax increase for 2009-10.
4. The following topics were discussed or reviewed in the President’s report:
President Forgey provided an update on summer graduation. Approximately 70 students participated in the ceremony. Mr. Robert Reeve was the commencement speaker.
President Forgey indicated that early enrollment for fall classes was significantly higher than last year. Regular enrollment for students who did not take advantage of on-line enrollment will be held August 25 – 26.
President Forgey mentioned that the health science programs received reaccreditation with no findings.
President Forgey reported on the status of the partnership between TVCC and ETMC – Athens regarding the remodeling of the ETMC training facility on Clinton Ave. TVCC presented a proposal to the Athens Economic Development Corporation remodeling part of the facility in order to expand health profession class offerings. ETMC is still determining the cost of the project.
President Forgey announced that the college is adding an ATM machine for the convenience of the students. There will be a $2 transaction fee which will fund student activities and the general fund.
President Forgey updated the Board on the campus conversion to the Trinity Valley Identification Number (TVIN). This is being done in an effort to help protect student, faculty, and staff from identification theft.
President Forgey advised the Board that several college staff members would be attending the Palestine Economic Leadership Quarterly Forum to discuss education opportunities and partnerships.
President Forgey announced the following events:
First home football game is September 5th
The second tax rate hearing will be held on September 14th.
Next regular Board meeting is on September 28th.
5. Mrs. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Norville, the minutes to the July 27, 2009 Board meeting and August 12, 2009 Board Budget Workshop be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Mr. Day moved, seconded by Mr. Riley, the Board approve the business, financial and investment reports for July 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Elizabeth Younger, Johnson Controls, provided an update on the energy savings study being performed for the college. No action was taken.
8. Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Mr. Norville, the Board approve the Fall 2009 Continuing and Adult Education Schedule of classes and associated tuition and fees. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Mr. Endres, the Board approve the elimination of the early tax payment discount and strongly urge Henderson County to reconsider charging a convenience fee on credit card transactions. Motion carried unanimously.
10. The Board held a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2009-10.
11. Mr. Endres moved, seconded by Mr. Riley, the Board approve the college FY09-10 budget with the amendment from Mr. Monk that the $550,000 in additional funds from the increase in ad valorem revenues be dedicated to capital reserves. Motion carried unanimously.
12. The Board discussed proposed capital improvement projects for FY09-10. Mrs. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Monk, that the item be tabled until the September meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
13. Mr. Randall Scott, Scott Architects, presented a recommendation for the location of the proposed health science building at the Kaufman campus. Mr. Monk requested the administration provide additional program information to determine the effects of additional students to the college. No action was taken.
14. Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Mr. Norville, the Board approve the change in the compensation time policy – Local Policy DEA (LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits. Motion carried unanimously.
15. Mr. Endres moved, seconded by Mr. Monk, the Board approve the change in the hiring practice for transfers within the college – Local Policy DC (LOCAL) Hiring Practices. Motion carried unanimously.
16. The Board discussed contracting for a salary and reclassification study. No action was taken.
17. Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Mr. Norville, the Board go into closed session at 10:07 p.m. in accordance with Government Code 551.072 and 551.074 to consider personnel and land matters. Motion carried unanimously.
18. Mr. Norville moved, seconded by Mrs. Kimball, the Board return from closed door session at 10:24 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
19. Mr. Endres moved, seconded by Mr. Monk, the Board approve following personnel actions:
a. Retirements/Resignations:
(1) None
b. New Hires:
(1) Jeffrey DeLair, Custodian, Athens
(2) Vance Fincher, Electrician, Athens
(3) Will Hustead, Horticulture Professor, TDCJ
(4) Sheila Jones, Assistant Registrar, Athens
(5) Jeff Kelley, Graduate Assistant, Athens
(6) Joe C. Moseley, Housing Director, Athens
(7) James Stone, Groundskeeper, Athens
(8) Edward Smith, Groundskeeper, Athens
c. Discuss and consider any changes in reclassification/promotions of staff.
(1) Kay Pulley – From Director of Learning Initiative
to Assistant Vice President for Institutional Planning, Research, and Effectiveness
Motion carried unanimously.
20. Mrs. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Enders, the Board approve the contract for the president for FY09-10 with a ten percent increase to the base salary of the president. Motion carried unanimously.
21. Mr. Norville moved, seconded by Mr. Riley, to adjourn the meeting at 10:26 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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