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The Board of Trustees of Western Texas College met in a regular Board meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2009 in the Boardroom.
Present: Mr. Lee Presswood, Mr. Eddie Peterson, Mr. Scott Richburg, Mr. Drew Bullard, Mr. Mike McWilliams, Dr. Jay Kidd, Ms. Carolyn Barbee
Absent:
Staff Present: Dr. Mike Dreith, Ms. Marjann Morrow, Dr. John Gibson, Mr. Ralph Ramon, Mr. Kyle Smith, Mr. Jim Petty, Ms. Melanie Schwertner, Mr. Mike Thornton, Ms. Kelly McGinnis, Mr. Geron Scates, Mr. Britt Canada, Mr. Richard Speas.
Others Present: Mr. Ben Barkley (SDN), Mr. Tommy Watts (JC), Ms. Stephanie Bretz
Mr. Lee Presswood, board president, called the meeting to order and Dr. Kidd gave the invocation.
Motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Dr. Kidd to approve Board minutes from July 13, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Ms. Barbee, seconded by Mr. Bullard to approve financial information for July 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Dr. Kidd, seconded by Mr. Richburg to approve employment of Mr. Jay Hall, Instructor, Math. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Richburg to approve employment of Mr. Geron Scates, Instructor, Radio Broadcasting and Station Manager of KGWB position. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Ms. Barbee, seconded by Mr. Bullard to approve employment of Ms. Stephanie Bretz, Executive Director of Development. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Richburg, seconded by Ms. Barbee to approve adoption of .1520 as our proposed tax rate and set August 18, 2009 and August 21, 2009 for public hearings and set August 27, 2009 to vote on tax rate. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Richburg, seconded by Dr. Kidd to approve small class report.
Motion by Mr. Bullard, seconded by Mr. Peterson to approve the workforce yearly rate adoption of $.00 - $4.31. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Richburg, seconded by Dr. Kidd to approve the statement of assurances for computer-aided drafting and design. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Bullard, seconded by Mr. Peterson to approve pursuing revenue bonds as a mode for financing new dorm construction. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Richburg, seconded by Mr. Bullard to approve to ratify bid requirements for soccer field irrigation and turf which includes: select competitive sealed proposals as the construction delivery method; approve proposal scoring criteria; and select proposal evaluation committee members (John Gibson, Mike Thornton, and two individuals from Parkhill, Smith, and Cooper. Motion carried unanimously.
Information and Discussion
Dr. John Gibson presented the enrollment report. Looking at all the population we serve with contact hours generated which is how we are funded; we had an increase in vocational and continuing education classes. We have had a 416% increase in continuing education. Vocational and academic classes are funded at the same rate. This summer we had a total of 6,597 students compared to 4,007 last summer. This summer we had 2,024 FTEs compared to 1,489 last summer. We had an 11% increase in 2007; a 26% increase in 2008; and a 36% increase in 2009 and we see this trend continuing.
An August calendar was presented to the Board.
Information and questions from Board members:
- How is the Northwest Center coming along? Today the bathrooms were ADA approved; the floor is ready; and we will take down and put up walls. We are working on a broadband grant that will help with the Northwest Center. Dr. Barkowsky has been hired to write grants for us. Correctional officer training will be taught at the Northwest Center along with GED/ESL classes, credit classes, and overflow classes from the College on the Square. It will serve as an outreach center for the community. We have rough plans on what it will look like. We will put a facade out front and the building is sound.
There were no suggested agenda items.
Dr. Dreith presented the following president’s report:
We would like to move the September 14th board meeting to September 21st due to the schedule for dorm construction. - Police Chief Luis Aguilar escorts WTC’s new 57-passenger bus onto the grounds of the Coliseum this morning to start in-service meetings. Inside the vehicle were faculty, coaches and CFO Patricia Claxton who was picked up at her residence after surviving a life-threatening accident this summer.
- We are carefully watching a new state initiative which could have a very negative effect on our distance learning program. The TxVSN Initiative will pay high schools to do dual credit with senior institutions and give students a stipend for book purchases. The matter is being examined by our state association (TACC).
- Dr. Gibson is nailing down the final details of a comprehensive alliance with Texas Tech University. President Guy Bailey has agreed to come to Snyder to sign the new agreement within the next month. Details to follow on this one.
- As of this morning, we have 23 Electric Lineman signed up for our new program housed at the Coliseum. We anticipate more before the start of class. The annex has been altered to host classroom space and the utility poles have been put in place for climbing. Our new Athletic Trainer program is also boasting 15 new students for WTC. The radio numbers are up also with 13 new students in the program.
- We are currently ahead of last year’s pace in total enrollment for the fall in hopes of booking our 17th consecutive semester of growth. Lasts year’s final fall enrollment was 2238 and we are hoping to top that number.
- At the service awards ceremonies this morning, 18 employees were honored including Lee Burke for 35 years, Britt Canada for 25 years and trustees Lee Presswood and Eddie Peterson for 15 years of service to the college.
The scheduled executive session was canceled.
Date of next special board meeting – August 18, 2009.
The Board of Trustees of Western Texas College met in a special Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 in the Boardroom.
Present: Mr. Lee Presswood, Mr. Scott Richburg, Mr. Drew Bullard, Dr. Jay Kidd
Absent: Mr. Eddie Peterson, Ms. Carolyn Barbee, and Mr. Mike McWilliams
Staff Present: Dr. Mike Dreith, Ms. Marjann Morrow, Dr. John Gibson, Mr. Britt Canada, Ms. Melanie Schwertner, Mr. Mike Thornton, Mr. Roy Bartels, Ms. Kelly McGinnis
Others Present: Mr. Ben Barkley (SDN), Mr. Allen Wolfe (PSC), Ms. Carrie Batla (PSC), and Mr. Chris Upton (PSC)
Mr. Lee Presswood, board president, called the meeting to order and Dr. Kidd gave the invocation.
The first public hearing on the proposed tax rate was opened: however, no one from the public was present to address the Board on this issue.
Motion by Mr. Bullard, seconded by Mr. Richburg to approve ranking of Competitive Sealed Proposals for the soccer complex irrigation and seeding. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Richburg, seconded by Dr. Kidd to award irrigation and turf bid to Turf Specialties out of Midland. Motion carried unanimously.
Dr. Dreith presented the following report:
- We have opened the east pod of West Hall due to 30 students who do not have housing. It will cost $9,000 to fix the rooms but we will generate $33,000.
- We are currently up 405 students compared to this time last year.
- Last week employees were asked to participate in the Capital Campaign and we currently have 50% participation.
The scheduled executive session was canceled.
Date of next special board meeting – August 21, 2009.
The Board of Trustees of Western Texas College met in a special Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2009 in the Boardroom.
Present: Mr. Lee Presswood, Mr. Scott Richburg, Mr. Drew Bullard, Ms. Carolyn Barbee
Absent: Mr. Eddie Peterson, Dr. Jay Kidd, and Mr. Mike McWilliams
Staff Present: Dr. Mike Dreith, Ms. Marjann Morrow, Dr. John Gibson, Mr. Britt Canada, Ms. Melanie Schwertner
Others Present: Mr. Ben Barkley (SDN)
Mr. Lee Presswood, board president, called the meeting to order and Mr. Bullard gave the invocation.
The second public hearing on the proposed tax rate was opened: however, no one from the public was present to address the Board on this issue.
The scheduled executive session was canceled.
Date of next special board meeting – August 27, 2009.
The Board of Trustees of Western Texas College met in a special Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2009, in the Boardroom.
Present: Mr. Drew Bullard, Mr. Lee Presswood, Mr. Scott Richburg, Mr. Mike McWilliams, Ms. Carolyn Barbee, Dr. Jay Kidd
Absent: Mr. Eddie Peterson
Staff Present: Dr. Mike Dreith, Ms. Patricia Claxton, Dr. John Gibson, Ms. Melanie Schwertner, Mr. Britt Canada, Mr. Richard Speas
Others Present: Mr. Ben Barkley (SDN)
Mr. Lee Presswood, board president, called the meeting to order and Mr. Scott Richburg gave the invocation.
The men and women’s cross country team was introduced. The women’s team includes: Jessica Rodriquez, Winters, TX; Cristal Zuniga, Hico, TX; Tabitha Kearse, Copperas Cove, TX; Morgan Reynolds, Lindale, TX; Mandy Watkins, Blooming Grove, TX; Samantha Stomporst, The Netherlands; Nelly Towett, Kenya; and Stephanie Pavlock, New Waverly, TX. The men’s team includes: Johnny Lee, Eustace, TX; Marcus Garza, Abilene, TX; Elliot Marshall, Midlothian, TX; Dakota Smith, Kealakekua, HI; Joshua Tolentino, Abilene, TX; Taylor Yowell, Highland Village, TX; John Almager, Midland, TX; Gavino Hernandez, Kingwood, TX; Dn Nichols, Anna, TX; Shane Allen, Big Spring, TX; John Rios, San Antonio, TX; Angel Soriano, Weatherford, TX; and James McKay, Tomball, TX. Mr. Garrett Hicks is the head coach.
Motion by Mr. Richburg, seconded by Dr. Kidd to approve resolution setting the tax rate for 2009-2010 at .1520 on $100 value. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Presswood read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
“WHEREAS, the President of the Board of Trustees of the Scurry County Junior College District has caused to be formulated and adopted a budget for Scurry County Junior College District for fiscal year beginning September 1, 2009, and ending on August 31, 2010, the tax year 2009, now, therefore:
“BE IT RESOLVED that
1. An Ad Valorem Tax of, and at the rate of .1520 on the One Hundred Dollar ($100) value thereof, estimated in lawful currency of the United States of America be levied to pay for the support and maintenance of Scurry County Junior College District for the fiscal year 2009-2010, the tax year 2009.
2. A discount be established for taxpayers of Scurry County who pay their taxes early by the following: October, three percent (3%); November, two percent (2%); December, one percent (1%). No discount will be allowed after December 31 of any year.
3. THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE.
4. THE TAX RATE WILL LOWER TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $34.60
“BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Trustees of the Scurry County Junior College District that there is hereby levied for the tax year 2009 on all real property situated in, and all personal property owned within the limits of said district on the first day of January, 2009, same being the current year, except so much thereof as may be exempt by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America, a total of $.1520 on the One Hundred Dollar ($100) value thereof, estimated in lawful currency of the United States of America, for support and maintenance, payment of current interest and a sinking fund for the retirement of bonds of the district for the fiscal year 2009-2010.”
Motion by Ms. Barbee, seconded by Mr. Bullard to approve budgets for 2009-2010 Budgets include current fund, student services fee funds, and student housing system revenue. Motion carried unanimously.
The scheduled executive session was canceled.
Meeting adjourned.
Date of next regular board meeting– September 14, 2009
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