TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The Trinity Valley Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 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, Mrs. Paula Kimball,
Mr. Jerry Stone, Dr. Charlie Risinger, Mr. Jack Endres
1. Mr. Monk opened the meeting with prayer.
2. There were no public comments.
3. The following topics were discussed or reviewed in the President’s report:
President Forgey provided a legislative update. President Forgey reflected on the legislative appropriations and reduction of support in paying for the health insurance premiums for employees.
President Forgey gave an update on the 2009-10 budget process.
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.
President Forgey announced that he will be attending the TACC quarterly meeting in Ft. Worth, July 8 – 11.
President Forgey reminded the Board of the annual ACCT conference to be held October 7 – 11 in San Francisco.
President Forgey indicated that the Texas Health Resources – Kaufman Presbyterian Hospital would be having its second annual Black Tie Ball Gala on Saturday, November 14.
4. Mr. Norville moved, seconded by Mrs. Kimball, that the minutes to the April 27, 2009 Board meeting be approved. Motion carried 8 – 0 with Trustee Endres abstaining due to his absence from the April Board meeting.
5. Mr. Stone moved, seconded by Mr. Day, the Board approve the business, financial and investment reports for April and May 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Mr. Endres moved, seconded by Dr. Risinger, the Board approve the results of the Forney annexation election. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, the Board approve the request of the waiver of penalties and interest on property owned by Vernon and Cheryl Morton in Kaufman County. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Mrs. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Day, the Board go into closed session at 7:47 to discuss the property lease with Texas Health Resources. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Mr. Norville moved, seconded by Mrs. Kimball, the Board return from closed door session at 8:10. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Monk, the Board approve entering into a letter of intent with Texas Health Resources regarding a property lease with the letter of intent detailing the terms of the lease. Motion carried unanimously.
11. Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Dr. Risinger, the Board approve entering into a guaranteed performance contract with Johnson Controls upon review and approval by legal counsel. Motion carried 8 – 1 with Trustee Norville voting nay.
12. Mr. Endres moved, seconded by Mr. Norville, the Board approve entering into a contract with Energy Education, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.
13. Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Day, the Board approve the policy changes recommended by the Texas Association of School Boards. Motion carried unanimously.
14. Mr. Stone moved, seconded by Dr. Risinger, the Board approve the local policy changes on nepotism and status of employment evaluation. Motion carried unanimously.
15. Mr. Endres moved, seconded by Mr. Monk, the Board approve the updated ten-year campus master plan as presented by Mr. Greg Conaway, Randall Scott, Architects, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.
16. Mr. Endres moved, seconded by Mrs. Kimball, the Board approve contracting with Randall Scott, Architects, Inc for architectural services for the college. Motion carried unanimously
17. Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, the Board approve having Randall Scott, Architects, Inc. evaluate the property options presented by THR to determine on which site would be best for the college to construct the new health science facility in Kaufman. Motion carried unanimously.
18. Mr. Endres moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, the Board go into closed session at 10:21 in accordance with Government Code 551.072 and 551.074 to consider personnel and land matters. Motion carried unanimously.
19. Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, the Board return from closed door session at 10:25. Motion carried unanimously.
20. Mr. Stone moved, seconded by Mr. Norville, the Board confirm the decision of President Forgey that due process was provided to the student who appealed the action taken by the TVCC student disciplinary committee, and that the following personnel actions be approved:
- Retirements/Resignations/Other:
(1) Jan Boozer, Assistant Registrar, Athens
(2) Shara Partlow – Nursing, Kaufman
b. New Hires:
(1) Donna Bennett, Criminal Justice, Legal Assistant/Political Science, Athens
(2) Bonnie Dill, Secretary, Community Services, Athens
(3) Gail Ellis, ADN, Kaufman
(4) Larry Eustace, ADN, Kaufman
(5) Dr. Michael Felty, Physical Science/Chemistry, Athens
(6) John Floyd, Campus Police Officer, Athens
(7) Suzan Kincaid, Secretary, Plant Operations, Athens
(8) Elena Lovato, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Athens/Kinesiology
(9) Robert Lumpkins, Jr., ADN, Kaufman
(10) Jennette McDowell, ADN, Kaufman
(11) Toni McMillen, English, Palestine
(12) Kristin Spizzirri, Math, Terrell
(13) Stephen Sutton, Campus Police Officer, Athens
(14) Jeanette Underwood, Math, Athens
c. Discuss and consider organizational changes and reclassification of positions:
(1) Wendy Mays, Director of Distance Learning, Athens
d. Others as necessary:
(1) Renew FY09-10 faculty and staff contracts.
Motion carried unanimously.
21. Mr. Day moved, seconded by Mr. Riley, to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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