Board of Trustees
July 11, 2024
The North Arkansas College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday 11, July 2024 in the JPH conference center. Chair Pledger called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Trustees Don Tomlinson, Scott Miller, Pam Henry, Chris McNew, Debbie Johnson, and Sarah Newman were present.
North Arkansas College personnel attending included Dr. Rick Massengale, Richard Stipe, Dr. Matt Cardin, Mel Klipp, Jo Adams, Dr. Laura Berry, Ryan Hoffman, Kris Greening, Dr. Rodney Arnold, and Harrison Daily Times guest, Scott McDonald.
Approval of Agenda
Chair Pledger asked if there were any changes to the agenda as presented. There being none a motion was made, unanimously approved.
Regular Reports
Finance Report: Richard Stipe shared the E&G and Auxiliary preliminary budget activities through June 2024.
In the E&G fund, Richard Stipe stated the total monthly revenue was $260,193, and the expenditures ended at $936,343. The year-to-date total of revenues was $16,337,099, and expenses were $15,750,896. He said the numbers are subject to change slightly but believes the year will end positively.
Auxiliary: The month's revenue totaled $8,915, and the expenditures totaled $77,170. The year-to-date revenues were $2,113,100, and expenses were $1,966,144. Richard noted that while these numbers are subject to slight changes, there is a projected growth in the auxiliary fund. He updated the board members on the CRMI construction, emphasizing the ongoing progress despite the challenges.
President's Report: Richard Stipe presented the president's report on Dr. Massengale's behalf. Mr. Stipe said ag娱乐官网 has been awarded $582,711 for a new NSF project titled Drone Support from the Ground Up. The official kick-off date for the three-year project is September 1, 2024. ag娱乐官网 will prepare Uncrewed Aerial Systems technicians by developing an Associate of Applied Science degree, high school concurrent credit pathway, and micro-credential options for use in agriculture, criminal justice, digital media, real estate, and construction. Completers of ag娱乐官网's program will earn the FAA part 107 commercial drone license.
Mr. Stipe discussed a rewritten policy, Animals on Campus, which was included in the consent agenda items. He said the policy has changes that must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the federal rules.
Consent Agenda
The consent agenda included the June regular meeting and June special meeting minutes, replacement positions, TRIO Student Support Services Advisor (grant funded), Director of Career and Technical Education, and rewritten policy, Animals on Campus.
Chair Pledger asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Trustee McNew, seconded by Trustee Tomlinson, and unanimously approved.
