M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE. September 11, 2008

Similar documents
M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE. September 1, 2005

M I N U T E S DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE. March 20, 2003

University of Illinois Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule and Agenda List

TRI-RIVERS JOINT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Public Hearing on Consideration of Retirees/Rehires

WILLIAMSBURG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Municipal Building, Second Floor Conference Room 401 Lafayette Street January 8, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.

PSAV Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges.

SEQUOIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR AGENDA ITEMS FOR 7/22/15, BOARD MEETING


State Board of Education Fixed Capital Outlay Legislative Budget Request

3. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consideration of Approval of Classified Employee (p.1) B. Consideration of Approval of Conference Attendance (p.

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES Governing Board of the Los Angeles Unified School District

OBJECTIVE 1.1: To seek a reasonable share of state capital construction funds to construct teaching, research, and support facilities.

Trustee Bryant called the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. Harriette Bryant Jim Page Steve Warner Shannon Childs Cheryl Miller

Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring

JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Guests: Mr. George Davis, State Inspector General s Office Mr. Brian Lamkin, State Inspector General s Office

1. Welcome and Call to Order Michael J. Grindstaff, Chair. 2. Roll Call Rick Schell, Associate Corporate Secretary

(At the time this agenda is posted, detailed institutional agendas are available in the Office of the Board of Regents for review.

DELAWARE COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT BOARD MEETING Acting as Agent for DELAWARE COUNTY AREA VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL BOARD. June 5, 2013 AGENDA

WIP Mission. Notes from the Chair. WIP Committees. Dear Women in Philanthropy Members and Friends,

Volume 16 Issue 01 VFW Post 7356 July 5, 2017 JULY NEWSLETTER. Page 1

MINUTES JOINT MEETING FINANCE AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEES UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA BOARD OF TRUSTEES. July 13, 2000

Present: John Briggs, Teresa Duncan, Marc Ferguson, Lisa Hilberg, Florence Stibitz, and Tom Townsend. Absent: Joseph Gentry II.

Record of Proceedings. The following visitors were present: Marcia Addison, Gloria Komer, Irene Motts and Kathleen Steere.

12. FACILITIES MAINTENANCE ELEMENT

4. Expenditures by Function - All 5. Expenditures by Function 1XX 6. Expenditures by Function Head Start 7. Check Register All 8. Check Register Head

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE STEVENSON ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO

NBISD Across the Board October 21, Regular Meeting October 21, 2013

Veterans Florida Request for Proposals for the Florida VETS Entrepreneurship Program Network Partner Institution

LOCKHART INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ALAMO CHAPTER

Coös County Commissioners Budget Work Session Coös County Nursing Hospital - W. Stewartstown, NH October 28, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY

Business Participation Plan

THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES. Florida State University Turnbull Conference Center Tallahassee, Florida

Merced College Looking Forward Forum. May 18, 2017 / 3:00-4:00 PM / Lesher 111

Director of the Associate Degree Nursing Program

12.0 Facilities Maintenance

PERSONNEL COMMISSION ROWLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA

alone. We have much work to do and many battles to fight, but I am confident

ORLANDO, FLORIDA October 12, 2004

Allegany College of Maryland BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES July 17, :00 p.m. PUBLIC SESSION

Merced Community College District Board of Trustees meeting held May 12, 2015

WIB incentivize faculty to join these discussion so to educate industry on the needs (e.g., Videotape or live feed for broader access shared online

Arkansas State University Jonesboro (ASU), 4-year. 65 Employees with salaries over $100,000 or more as of 6/30/2011

Facilities Construction

HENRICO COUNTY NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

CHIPOLA COLLEGE Assessment of Program Outcomes and Standards Based on Outcomes and Standards of the Council on Occupational Education

Spirit of Panola Statue Dedication Ceremony

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG: KENT C. CAUDLE, VICE CHAIRMAN

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING Friday, November 10, :30 a.m. MINUTES

INDEX SPECIAL BOARD MEETING. May 28, Authorization for Appellate Review of Judgment in favor of Capital City Press and Times-Picayune

AGENDA CUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COURTHOUSE ROOM 118 OCTOBER 18, :00 PM

University of West Florida. 1. Green Fee 2. Nautilus Card Fee 3. Tuition, Fees and Housing Projections

AMERICAN LEGION CLINTON POST 259

ENROLLMENT UPDATE J. Tyler Hart Dean of Enrollment Services

Pay Plan (Alpha Listing)

On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, the Alpena Community College Board of Trustees gathered for their regular monthly meeting.

AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY TUESDAY, April 11, LAKE AVE., AUBURN, NY 6:45 P.M.

Florida State Board of Education

Referred to Committee on Education. SUMMARY Creates the Great Teaching and Leading Fund. (BDR )

SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL COMMISSION District Office Board Room 1651 Sixteenth Street, Santa Monica CA MINUTES

ASSEMBLY, No STATE OF NEW JERSEY. 217th LEGISLATURE INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 15, SYNOPSIS Creates Joint Apprenticeship Incentive Grant Program.

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR THE OKLAHOMA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGES

Ottawa Public Library/ Bibliotheque Publique D Ottawa

Jacksonville Defense Business Conference

Board Agenda Item G.1. Board Agenda Item G.2.

Our Mission: To coordinate emergency preparedness and response capabilities, resources and outreach for the Arlington Community

THE MUSTER ROLL THE MUSTER ROLL. News from the James A. Garfield Camp #142. News from the James A. Garfield Camp #142 S.U.V.C.W.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

All Sports Association P.O. Box 2591 Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32549

Sycamore Board of Education AGENDA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Tier I Supplier Diversity Spending Report FY13

METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PIKE TOWNSHIP. Reorganization Meeting/Regular Meeting. January 14, 2016

/ CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS1


Update Report on the Capital Outlay Plan for JOINT FINANCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRANTS DIRECTORY FISCAL YEAR 2013 JUNE 30, 2013

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES COLLEGEWIDE

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

SLCC Signatory Authority Policy Master List of Authorized Signers of College Contracts and Agreements 2/04/2018

CITY OF ANAHEIM MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES

Keene State College. Alumni Board Meeting Minutes. November 17, 2012

Meeting Schedule for Retreat

Volume 15 Issue 12 VFW Post 7356 June 2, 2017 JUNE NEWSLETTER. Page 1

UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ADMINISTRATION AND CONFERENCE CENTER ST. THOMAS CAMPUS 9:00 A.M. CONSENT AGENDA

Strong Workforce Stars Eva Jenkins Tammeil Gilkerson

Georgia Department of Education

FINANCE COMMITTEE Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Conference Call Friday, June 29, :00 a.m.

Audit of. Educational Facilities Safety Inspections

HENRICO COUNTY NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

How can you make a difference?

West Chester Township Trustees Meeting Agenda June 23, 2009

Cowley County Community College & Area Vocational-Technical School. February 15, 2016

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, POWER RESOURCES City of San Jose, CA

1. SCHOOL RECOGNITION - DISTRICT 6 - ORTEGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MUSEUM MAGNET 1. CONGRESSMAN ANDER CRENSHAW PRESENTS CONGRESSIONAL AWARDS

Transcription:

10 a.m. Student Union West 306 M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE September 11, 2008 Members Present William C. Cramer, Jr. (presiding), Denise D. Butler, Karen L. Durden, Charles S. Isler, Dr. Stephen C. Myers, William C. Sumner, Linda R. Wood, Col. David E. Zeh, Dr. Jim Kerley, and Derrick G. Bennett 1. Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Welcome to Guests 1.1 Chair Cramer called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. 1.2 Dr. Kerley gave the invocation. 1.3 Colonel Zeh led those present in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag. In remembrance of 9-11, Dr. Kerley shared with the board a movie clip of the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001. Dr. Kerley introduced Ms. Ashley Rader, student of the Visual and Performing Arts program at Gulf Coast, to sing God Bless America. Chair Cramer expressed his sincere appreciation to Ms. Rader for sharing her musical talent with the trustees. Chair Cramer acknowledged the opportunity to pause, remember, and give thanks. Chair Cramer addressed Col. Zeh, commander of the 325 th Mission Support Group at Tyndall Air Force Base, in appreciation and recognition of his leadership and our military in defending our freedoms. Col. Zeh also acknowledged the first responders, medical teams, as well as non-profit organizations throughout the world who also contribute to the global war on terrorism. 1.4 Chair Cramer welcomed Colonel David E. Zeh, honorary trustee and commander of the 325 th Mission Support Group at Tyndall Air Force Base; Mr. Wayne Lindsey, president of the GCCC Foundation; Dana Dye, chair of the Faculty Council; Bobby Hughes, chair of the Career Council; Alice Walls, chair of the Coordinating Council; and Jillian Walsh, president of SAB.

GCCC Board of Trustees 2 September 11, 2008 Hearing of Citizens Approval of Minutes Walk The Talk Award 2. Attorney s Report Next Meeting 3. SAB Report 1.5 Chair Cramer asked if there were any citizens present before the Board. Leisa Ridings, full time law student at Gulf Coast introduced herself to the trustees and presented a proposal highlighting an alternative way to read text books for students. Amazon Kindle, an e-book reader, and is available through Amazon.com. Dr. Myers indicated that Kindle was a wonderful alternative learning tool and Chair Cramer expressed the need to examine ways to ease burdens on students by considering new text book alternatives. Chair Cramer thanked Ms. Ridings for her presentation of Kindle. 1.6 Ms. Butler moved and Mr. Sumner seconded approval of the minutes of the board s regular meeting of July 25, 2008, as distributed. The vote was recorded as follows: Butler, aye; Durden, aye; Isler, aye; Myers, aye; Sumner, aye; Wood, aye; Cramer, aye. 1.7 Dr. Kerley called on Ms. Mary D Aoust, past chair of the Career Council, who introduced the Career Employee of the month, Ms. Barbara Gilbert, senior administrative assistant in the Wellness and Athletics Division. Ms. Gilbert was recognized for her commitment to excellence and outstanding performance. 2.1 Attorney Bennett had no report. 2.2 The next regular meeting of the District Board of Trustees was set for 10 a.m., Thursday, October 9, in SUW 306. 3.1 Ms. Jillian Walsh, Student Activities Board president reported that this year s Welcome Back activities held August 25 29 for new and returning students, and was extremely successful. In addition, she reviewed upcoming events. She also reported that the drive-in movie event for students, faculty, and staff is scheduled on November 14. Ms. Walsh announced that the SAB Executive Board would be traveling to Washington, D.C. September 24 28 to attend the American Student Government Conference. 4. Action Items 4.1 After review of the following listed personnel recommendations, Ms. Durden moved and Ms. Wood seconded approval. The vote was recorded as follows: Butler, aye; Durden, aye; Isler, aye; Myers, aye; Sumner, aye; Wood, aye; Cramer, aye.

GCCC Board of Trustees 3 September 11, 2008 Professional Personnel Continuing Contract beginning August 2008 Fowler, Donna Kuhn, Sabrina L. Employment Boyd, Melanie A. --- Assistant Professor (Step 6), Business & Technology Division, effective August 11, 2008 May 10, 2009, salary of $40,404 Danburg, Dwight S. --- Outreach Dentist, full-time temporary, Health Sciences Division, effective August 26, 2008 June 4, 2009, salary of $70,000 Harrell, Emily G. --- Librarian, part-time, Library, effective August 18, 2008, hourly rate of $14.81 Jones, Rachel J. --- Learning Manager, Passport GED-Success Center, Off-Campus & Community Development, effective August 11, 2008 May 10, 2009, salary of $23,500 Long, Catherine D. --- Intern, Media & Community Relations, effective August 26, 2008 December 122008, no salary Pooler, Carolyn S. --- Career Manager II, Workforce Training Center, Workforce Development, effective August 11, 2008 June 30, 2009, salary of $25,447 (based on an annual salary of $27,500) Poston, Elaine S. --- English Learning Manager II, Disability Support Services, Student Services, effective August 25, 2008 June 30, 2009, salary of $21,512 (based on an annual salary of $25,300 Welling, Michelle D. --- Assistant Coordinator, College Recruiting, Student Support & Enrollment Management, effective August 11, 2008 June 30, 2009, salary of $24,447 (based on an annual salary of $27,500) Wilson, Ted R. --- Assistant Professor, full-time temporary, Natural Sciences Division, effective August 11, 2008 May 10, 2009, salary of $30,000

GCCC Board of Trustees 4 September 11, 2008 Reemployment Bailey, Judith B. --- Learning Manager Specialist, Student Support Services, Off-Campus & Community Development, effective August 11, 2008 May 10, 2009, salary of $26,012 (funded by the Student Support Services grant) Wood, Glenda M. --- Learning Manager Specialist, part-time, Student Support Services, Off-Campus & Community Development, effective August 18, 2008 August 31, 2009 hourly rate of $15.87 (funded by the Student Support Services grant) Reclassification Head, Connie S. --- From Senior Library Assistant (Grade 9), Library, to Librarian, effective August 7, 2008 June 30, 2009. Salary of $25,991 (based on an annual salary of $29,000) Randall, Diane M. --- From Learning Manager, Disability Support Services, Student Services, to Assistant Coordinator, Disability Support Services, Student Services, effective August 11, 2008 June 30, 2009, salary of $24,447 (based on an annual salary of $27,500) West, Barbara E. --- From Passport Specialist, Passport Program, Developmental Studies, Off-Campus & Community Development, (12-month position), to Program Specialist, Passport Program, Developmental Studies, Off-Campus and Community Development, (9 month position), effective August 11, 2008 May 10, 2009, salary of $19,568 Resignation Balmer, Betsy L. --- Librarian, Library, effective August 6, 2008 Bond, Star R. --- Manager II, Workforce Center, Workforce Development, effective August 2, 2008 Grantham, Larry M. --- Librarian, Library, effective August 27, 2008 Watson Lisa --- Coordinator, Passport Program, Developmental Studies, Off-Campus & Community Development, effective June 30, 2008

GCCC Board of Trustees 5 September 11, 2008 Career Service Personnel Employment Altigieri, Krystal N. --- Senior Cashier (Grade 10), Administration and Finance, effective August 18, 2008, hourly rate of $10.75, includes experiential credit Buckley, Mackenzie W. --- Operations Associate (Grade 11), part-time, ESOL Program, Off-Campus & Community Development, effective July 25, 2008, hourly rate of $10.13 Close, Kelly A. --- Operations Associate (Grade 11), part-time, ESOL Program, Off-Campus & Community Development, effective August 18, 2008, hourly rate of $10.13 Felice, Paul E. --- Groundskeeper (Grade 6), Maintenance & Operations, effective September 2, 2008 hourly rate of $8.43 Greig, James E. --- Facilities Maintenance, Remote Campus (Grade 6), North Bay Center, Maintenance and Operations, effective July 25, 2008, hourly rate of $9.89 Renfroe, Sherri E. --- Senior Administrative Assistant (Grade 10), Visual & Performing Arts Division, effective August 18, 2008, hourly rate of $10.75, includes experiential credit. Stitchka, Vonda J. --- Senior Administrative Assistant (Grade 10), Administration & Finance, effective August 25, 2008 hourly rate of $10.75, includes educational and experiential credit Reemployment D Aoust, Mary H. --- Program Assistant, (Grade 10), Returning Student Program, Student Services, effective July 1, 2008 June 30, 2009, hourly rate of $12.12 (funded by the Displaced Homemaker Trust Fund) Fish, Cynthia J. --- Lifeguard (Grade 3), Wellness & Athletics Division, effective August 21, 2008, hourly rate of $7.55 Powell, Jodie W. --- Scorekeeper, Women s Basketball, Wellness & Athletics Division, current rate of $20.00 per game

GCCC Board of Trustees 6 September 11, 2008 Rogers, Catherine --- Project Assistant (Grade 9), College Reach Out Program, Student Services, effective September 1, 2008 August 31, 2009, hourly rate of $10.58 (funded by the CROP grant) Reclassification Edwards, Carla R. --- From Executive Administrative Assistant (Grade 12), Institutional Effectiveness, to Senior Administrative Assistant (Grade 10), Office of the President/GCCC Foundation, Inc., effective August 25, 2008, no change in salary Lloyd, Evelyne M. --- From Administrative Assistant (Grade 9), Health Sciences Division, to Senior Administrative Assistant (Grade 10), Health Sciences Division, effective August 1, 2008, hourly rate of $10.87 Mitchell, Marcia J. --- From Senior Administrative Assistant, (Grade 10), Business & Technology Division, to Executive Administrative Assistant (Grade 12), Business & Technology Division, effective August 1, 2008, hourly rate of $14.30 Resignation Crawford, Louise S. --- Receptionist (Grade 6), Office of the President/GCCC Foundation, Inc., effective August 15, 2008 Dula, John P. --- Multimedia/Network Support Technician, (CL1), Information Technology Services, effective August 8, 2008 McCoy, Margie Y. --- Development/Promotions Associate (Grade 11), WKGC, Media & Community Relations, effective August 31, 2008 Smith, FranLisa J. --- Senior Library Assistant (Grade 9), Library, effective August 20, 2008 Contract Ratifications 4.2 Trustees reviewed a listing of contracts signed by 59 instructors of noncredit courses, 11 special contracts, and credit instructors named on the Summer B 2008 Credit Overload List totaling $95,809.12. Mr. Isler moved and Dr. Meyers seconded ratification of the contracts. The vote was recorded as follows: Butler, aye; Durden, aye; Isler, aye; Myers, aye; Sumner, aye; Wood, aye; Cramer, aye.

GCCC Board of Trustees 7 September 11, 2008 Budget Amendments 4.3.1 Dr. Kerley recommended approval of Amendment 5 to the Restricted Current Fund, noting the amendment would establish budgets for several new grants totaling $2,176.062. Mr. Sumner moved and Ms. Butler seconded approval of Amendment 5 as requested. The vote was recorded as follows: Butler, aye; Durden, aye; Isler, aye; Myers, aye; Sumner, aye; Wood, aye; Cramer, aye. 4.3.2 Dr. Kerley recommended approval of Amendment 6 of the Unexpended Plant Fund, noting that several pervious PECO appropriations were redirected from renovation of the Technology Building to constructing a new facility (Advanced Technology Center). Ms. Durden moved and Mr. Isler seconded approval of Amendment 6 as requested. The vote was recorded as follows: Butler, aye; Durden, aye; Isler, aye; Myers, aye; Sumner, aye; Wood, aye; Cramer, aye. Inventoried Property Disposal Policy Approvals Safety, Sanitation and Fire Inspection 4.4 After reviewing a list of telephone systems no longer used by the college, trustees were asked to authorize removal of the items from inventory records. Ms. Butler moved and Mr. Sumner approved removing the items from inventory records. The vote was recorded as follows: Butler, aye; Durden, aye; Isler, aye; Myers, aye; Sumner, aye; Wood, aye; Cramer, aye. 4.5 Trustees were asked to give final approval to a revision of policy 6.017, Instructional Requirements, which would provide increased flexibility for full-time faculty in the scheduling of their own time and recognize their status as professionals who often provide their services outside normal working hours. Dr. Myers moved and Ms. Wood seconded final approval of revision of policy 6.017. The vote was Recorded as follows: Butler, aye; Durden, aye; Isler, aye; Myers, aye; Sumner, aye; Wood, aye; and Cramer, aye. 4.6 Dr. Kerley presented the Annual Safety, Sanitation, and Fire Inspection for our three county service area which resulted in fewer findings this year than opposed to last year. In addition, he announced that the Safety, Sanitation and Fire Inspection results for the Gulf/Franklin Center revealed no minor deficiencies, North Bay Center revealed only two minor deficiencies, and the Panama City Campus revealed only 23 minor deficiencies, a significant improvement for the 2007-08 academic year. On behalf of the board, Chair Cramer congratulated Mr. John Westcott, campus superintendent, and his staff for their diligence in resolving the issues during the past year. Ms. Durden moved and Mr. Isler seconded in approval of the report as presented. The vote was recorded as

GCCC Board of Trustees 8 September 11, 2008 follows: Butler, aye; Durden, aye; Isler, aye; Myers, aye; Sumner, aye; Wood, aye; and Cramer, aye. Administration Annex Remodeling Stairwell Replacement Health Sciences Building Remodeling Electrical Infrastructure Project 4.7 Dr. Kerley recommended approval of deductive Change Order 3, which totaled a net increase of $83,912.54 and added 45 days to the Administration Annex Remodeling Project. Mr. John Mercer, vice president of Administration and Finance, reported that the change order includes removal of existing roofing materials, installation of a new fire resistant cap sheet, and additional demolition for mechanical duct access in support of the new roof. Mr. Isler moved and Ms. Durden seconded approval of Change Order 3 as presented. The vote was recorded as follows: Butler, aye; Durden, aye; Isler, aye; Myers, aye; Sumner, aye; Wood, aye; and Cramer, aye. 4.8 Dr. Kerley recommended that liquidated damages in the amount of $500 per day for 13 days, or a total of $6,500 be assessed against the contractor for failure to meet the completion deadline. Following discussion, the board authorized Mr. John Mercer, vicepresident of Administration & Finance to resolve the issues with the contractor, including completion of the punch list prior to the October 9 District Board of Trustees meeting. Settlement of liquidated damages will occur at the next board meeting. 4.9 Dr. Kerley presented Change Order 8 to the Health Sciences Building Remodeling Project and recommended approval. Trustees reviewed the deductive change order and noted the net decrease of $288,380.66 to the contract amount. Mr. Sumner moved and Ms. Butler seconded the approval of Change Order 8 as presented. The vote was recorded: Butler, aye; Durden, aye; Isler, aye; Myers, aye; Sumner, aye; Wood, aye and Cramer, aye. 4.10 Dr. Kerley recommended approval of Change Orders 3 and 4 on the Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade Project and called on Mr. Mercer for explanation. Mr. Mercer stated that Change Order 3 would amend the size of the cabling required at no cost to the college and explained that Change Order 4 for direct purchase of materials would reduce the original contract amount by $51,589.04 and would add an additional 62 days to the contract. Following discussion, Mr. Sumner moved and Ms. Butler seconded approval of Change Orders 3 and 4 as presented. The vote was recorded: Butler, aye; Durden, aye; Isler, aye; Myers, aye; Sumner, aye; Wood, aye; and Cramer, aye.

GCCC Board of Trustees 9 September 11, 2008 Bookstore Outsourcing Study Bid 2009-01 5. GCCC Economic Impact Study Celebrations/ Highlights 4.11 Dr. Kerley presented the Bookstore Outsourcing Study Recommendation, RFP #02-2008 for approval. College staff reviewed three separate proposals submitted by Barnes and Noble, Follett, and Viladis and that after extensive financial analysis and input from students, faculty and staff, Dr. Kerley recommended to continue internal operation of the college bookstore. Ms. Durden moved and Ms. Wood seconded the rejection of all proposals. The vote was recorded: Butler, aye, Durden, aye, Isler, aye; Myers, aye; Sumner, aye; Wood, aye; and Cramer, aye. 4.12 After review of bid tabulation information for the purchase of smart classroom video data equipment, Mr. Sumner moved and Mr. Butler seconded awarding the project to the low bidder, Bay Electronics Supply, for $116,784.00. The vote was recorded as follows: Butler, aye; Durden, aye; Isler, aye; Myers, aye; Sumner, aye; Wood, aye; and Cramer, aye. 5.1 Due to weather effects from Hurricane Ike, Dr. Rick Harper was unable to present the results of the Gulf Coast Community College Impact Study. Dr. Kerley recommended that this item be deferred to the next board meeting, and invited trustees to attend a press conference announcing the results of the study on September 30, at 1:30 p.m. in SUW 302 an include the Foundation s impact. 5.2.1 Dr. Kerley s presentation of college celebrations and highlights included mention of annual unit strategic planning activities and continuing to move forward on the new Strategic Plan. Other activities include site visits with other Community Colleges to observe technology and health science programs; the Advanced Technology Center; several presentations with local groups; the Fall Conference; supervisory training classes; meetings in preparation for the new school year; Dr. Wheelan, President of SACC coming to visit and the who week of Fall Conference was very successful. He mentioned the enrollment for the fall 2008 is up in various areas. AP class enrollment is up, with FTE increasing approximately 5.9 percent, PSAV vocational classes are still on the positive side, FTE over 2 percent. African American and Hispanic student enrollment is up. Dr. Kerley referred to our new marketing tools and commended Chris Thomes, Executive Director of Media and Community Relations for the excellent job he has done in marketing the college. In addition, he reported meeting for the first time with all of the advisory committees for all programs, and adjunct faculty. Dr. Kerley also commended Dr. Bishop on the work he has done and the new ideas he has to offer in the academic areas of the college. On behalf of the board, Ms. Durden extended her appreciation for the hard work that

GCCC Board of Trustees 10 September 11, 2008 Dr. Kerley has done, and his commitment to the College s success. Dr. Kerley also mentioned a meeting with Dan Rowe, Panama City Beach Director of Tourism and discussed partnerships, Pier Park and classes as another opportunity to serve. Global Issues Administrative Updates 5.2.2 Dr. Kerley noted with the council of presidents meetings there have been many discussions about the new Florida College System and what that means. Some community colleges will stay as community colleges, some will start offering bachelor degrees, and some will be state colleges, and some have already changed their names. With reference to this, Dr. Kerley noted that Gulf Coast will need to look at our needs, our area and partnership with other Universities. In response, Chair Cramer recommended we keep with our core mission and add value in partnerships while focusing on Gulf Coast s core responsibilities first. In addition, we need to look at our Economic Impact Study and the importance of the two year degrees. Dr. Kerley summarized the state budget situation, sharing an expectation for additional cuts in the 2008 09 appropriation recently approved by the Florida Legislature. He reviewed issues with Amendment 8, which deals with the idea of giving authority to community colleges to have local taxing authority similar to the school system. In addition, security issues on campus are being addressed and moving forward. Dr. Kerley reported College readiness is a significant issue, more so in the area of Math for new students out of high school. College staff are working on creating a task force to address this issue and look deeper into dual enrollment. Chair Cramer encouraged moving forward in working on college readiness for high school students. Dr. Kerley touched on articulation agreements and upcoming meetings. Dr. Kerley announced that St. Johns Community College President has retired and Joe Pickens, who is a former legislator, will fill the presidency as of November 2008. 5.3 Dr. Kerley referred trustees to updates provided by staff responsible for various administrative areas, highlighting major activities in each area. 5.3.1 Academic Affairs and Learning Support Academic Council reformatting class schedules for Spring 2009 semester Program review procedures, schedules, and implementation Rank, Promotion and Tenure procedure revisions SACS review process and assessment

GCCC Board of Trustees 11 September 11, 2008 5.3.2 Student Support and Enrollment Management CONNECT! Program will be introduced to high school students via new recruiter as well as mailings to all area schools starting in the fall of 2008 Selection of a new College Recruiter, Ms. Michelle Welling FTE enrollment is up overall by 2 percent. The Advanced and professional (college transfer courses) FTE enrollment, which makes up 59 percent of FTE, is up 5 percent College Night will take place on September 11 in the Student Union East. The Veterans Affairs staff working with the new Montgomery G.I. bill Student Support is also working on developing a partnership with Reverend Farrow from St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church to be involved with ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Culture, Technological and Scientific Olympics) and bring minority students to campus. Developing a series of workshops for the fall term which will help students cope with time management, study skills, test taking, test anxiety, and critical thinking 5.3.3 Administration and Finance Administration and Finance/Business Affairs restructuring is continuing with several adjusts already made to ensure the continuity of all necessary functions Staffing vacancies have been addressed Development of unit plans for 2008-09 is in process Stall will continue to evaluate options for other support functions Bookstore in the process of finalizing an agreement to provide students the ability to purchase textbooks online Staff implementing a program with ELM Resources to streamline the alternative student loan program. Processed the closing of the fiscal year 2007-08, and copies of the Annual Financial Report for 2007-08 are available upon request. Copies of audited financial statements will be forwarded to members of the board upon completion Permitting has been completed on the 23 rd Street property and site preparation Health Sciences project remains on the budget and schedule of completion date of May 16, 2009 Public Safety/Emergency Operations Center and WKGC Tower are proceeding on schedule with proposed closing date of December 1, 2009

GCCC Board of Trustees 12 September 11, 2008 Administration Annex Remodeling is progressing with proposed closing date of May 13, 2009 Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade Project is progressing with proposed closing date of December 31, 2008 5.3.4 Institutional Effectiveness 138 GCCC area heads received the Strategic Planning online (SPOL) training Individual personnel evaluation plans are currently being developed 2007-08 Annual Plan success data have been collected and analyzed to assess overall progress Improvements in IE service in the area of Data reporting and Data analysis. Grant awards include: Carl D. Perkins, $379,385, Veterans Business Outreach Center, $150.00, Florida Community Service Grant, $101,986, and Adult Education and Family Literacy, $101.986 Grants pending and research projects are under way 5.3.5 Economic Development Advanced Technology Center project is in progress Visit from the National Council of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC) will be held on October 11-15 Bay County Small Business Incubator discussion GCCC Economic Impact Press Conference scheduled for September 30 Business, Continuing and Community Education, Naval Systems Warfare Center training, Health Sciences Orientation, and Bay County Sherriff s Office Workshops have been held on campus Homeland Security Center of Excellence partnership is under way Workforce Education Center and Workforce Training Center are both in process of moving forward with programs Veterans Stand Down on September 25, 2008 5.3.6 Information Technology Unisys Consortium held on August 5, 2008 Installation of the new Nortel phone system in completion Events calendar new on GCCCNET Smart Classrooms/Video Conferencing Web Analytics, number of visits on www.gulfcoast.edu

GCCC Board of Trustees 13 September 11, 2008 5.3.7 Media and Community Relations WKGC format change in process Kaizen Grant approved to provide WKGC with $43,276 to create a Radio Reading Service for the Blind Division of new marketing materials The Clipper summer issue was recently published and mailed to the college s community list College Talk program is being broadcast on GC-TV seven days a week Commodores Athletic Logo will be unveiled at a Press Conference on September 23, 2008 5.3.8 GCCC Foundation Assets at $25.1 million Private contributions of $126,000 received June 14 August 2, 2008 Shark s Tooth Golf Tournament, November 7-8, $40,000 secured thus far and 98 golfers signed 5.3.9 Human Resources Performance Management Training being conducted Compensation Study being finalized Human Resources and ability to do fingerprinting for employees Developing the department Strategic Plan Financial Report Strategic Planning Report 5.4 Dr. Kerley referred to the Budget/Financial Activity Report as of August 31, 2008, and encouraged trustees to review. 5.5 Dr. Kerley and Dr. Nettles presented a summary to the board of trustees highlighting the GCCC Strategic Planning Progress Report. Dr. Nettles presented the major initiatives, articulated goals, actions taken and planning activities that have been conducted during the 2007-08 academic year, as well as percentile progress in each unit.

GCCC Board of Trustees 14 September 11, 2008 6. Good of the Order Chair Cramer suggested that our Foundation be recognized for their strength and dedication in assisting students. 6.1 Dr. Kerley extended the invitation to trustees: The True Adventures of Pinocchio Production, September 11-13 and 18-20 at 7:30 p.m. and September 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 2:30 p.m., in the Amelia Center Theatre on campus. All upcoming Visual and Performing Arts exhibits and events. On behalf of faculty and staff, Dr. Kerley a extended his appreciation to the District Board of Trustees in their support of Gulf Coast Community College. Wall of Honor 7. Adjournment Dr. Kerley invited trustees to the GCCC Wall of Honor Celebration commemorating the 50 th Anniversary of the college in the Commodore Cafe immediately following the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 12:03 p.m.