COLORADOI NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE MOFFAT COUNTY AFFILIATED JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING - April 15, 2024 - 4:30P PM Webex Phone/Video conference or Cedar Mountain Conference Room (255)  2801 W gth St Craig CO81625  Minutes  The meeting was called to order by President McPherson at 4:32 pm.  Attendance Present = and Cuyler Meade  Board Members: Kirstie McPherson, Denise Kleinschnitz, Christina Oxley, Jennifer Holloway, Virtual: Keely Ellis, Angie Miller, Keith Peterson, Reuben Talbot, Brett Caskey, and Jesse  College Members: James Caldwell, Jesse LaRose, and Tara Brumblow  Jackson (Craig City Council Liaison) Guests: None Present Excused -  Board Members: Judy Lewis (Lewis Accounting) College Members: Dr. Lisa Jones  1.0 Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence/Roll Call  2.0 Public Input 3.0 Approve/Change Agenda  3.1 No changes to the agenda were: made. Denise Kleinschnitz motioned to approve the agenda as written. Christina Oxley seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. The motion had unanimous approval, and the motion carried.  4.0 New Business  4.1 Approval of Minutes  4.1.1 Minutes from the last meeting, 3/18/24, were approved with no  discussion. Cuyler Meade motioned to approve the minutes as written. Christina Oxley seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. The motion had unanimous approval, and the motion carried.  4.2 Approve Financials and financial update  4.2.1 The financials presented were already approved at last month's meeting, 3/18/24. No new financial updates were provided as Judy Lewis, who prepares the financials, is in the thick oft tax season. The board continued  to the next agenda item without needing a motion.  4.3 Additional New Business  4.3.1 Noadditional new business was identified.    5.0 Old Business  5.1 CURA Update as needed  5.1.1 Denise Kleinschnitz states the last meeting was cancelled, therefore there ist no update. The board continued to the next agenda item without  needing a motion.  5.2 Board Strategic Planning Meeting Recap  5.2.1 On 4/12/24, the board met for their annual strategic plan meeting. They spoke about their priorities for the college, such as getting more involvement into CNCC: and getting the FTE up. The board wishes to start a construction management/trades program on the campus, especially with the potential ofhousing units being built. Kirstie McPherson stated CNCC needs some: new programs or to look at the  feasibility ofar new program.  5.2.2 The second priority was marketing. How can CNCC advertise to  encourage growth? Kirstie McPherson wishes to put the campus into the limelight as an asset for the community that draws people ini nationally. 5.2.3 There was acknowledgement as a board that their leverage is limited, sO how the money is used is important to them. They wish to put the money ina a direction towards what the community needs/wantslyields results. Cuyler Meade remarked as a board they would like to be more engaged int the allocation of funds every year. They don'ta always agree with what CNCC wishes to do. The board continued to the next agenda item  without needing a motion.  5.3 Discussion and Adoption of Investment Policy  5.3.1 The signatories were updated for the LPL account in. January. The board and CNCC's lawyer were contacted over some oft the potential verbiage and control oft the LPL account in February. The lawyers agreed that Justin Kawcak, thei investor agent for the LPL account, could not act as a fiduciary in his capacity as advisor to the MCAJCD Board. He would need to act as an advisor only. Any changes would need to be received and approved by the board before they were made. There was a reminder that this specific policy was only with. Justin's LPL, not for the Board overall. Cuyler Meade motioned to approve the LPL policy statement as amended to strike the words "acts as fiduciary" and the last sentence of thei investment advisor paragraph and to add the title of"MCAJCD Board Investment Policy with LPL Financial". Jennifer Holloway seconded the motion. Cuyler Meade thanked "the finance folks" and LPL Financial for vetting the policy and bringing the opportunity to the table. The motion had unanimous approval, and the motion carried.  5.4 2023-24 Budget Reallocation Discussion  5.4.1 Adopt and Approve Budget Reallocation 2023-24    5.4.1.1 Kirstie McPherson proposed to have a virtual vote iftl this meeting isn't finished tonight. A second meeting on Thursday is  potentially proposed as well.  5.4.1.2 The board understands the issue ofkeeping buildings up to date and attractive, but also wishes to look at new programs instead. Cuyler Meade says they are looking towards the future oft the campus, and that the board agreed that there was a feeling that CNCC was not currently bringing people to campus. The board wishes to know how we can do this while saving funds for other potential projects. The board wishes to use a feasibility study for what we can do with post-graduate, construction, and  entrepreneurship programs.  5.4.1.3 The board is more inclined to support the reallocation ofi funds to Cosmetology and marketing, but not the library and AV upgrades per Cuyler Meade. The board wishes to give out more leverage points versus upgrading current areas oft the college. James Caldwell explained the previous board policy regarding allocations was that the funds needed to be used before the end  of the fiscal year.  5.4.1.4 Jesse LaRose states the cosmetology project would bring more students into the college as the board wishes. This project would allow for another row of stations that CNCC has already purchased to be installed. Ifthis project is approved, next year would be the first year that CNCC could have more than one cohort of cosmetology students. These cosmetology repairs have needed to happen for years but keep being put on the backburner. Ifthe board does not approve this project, it would need to come out of cosmetology's budget and would cut back their networking opportunities. Amanda Ott has already been given the go-ahead to buy the desk as it is needed.  5.4.1.5 Covid has increased the cost for AV upgrades, sO CNCC did not have enough money after the initial support of funding from the state to finish the project. It will not be done until CNCC can fund the rest of the project. Kirstie McPherson says she would like to kick that can further down the road when this technology will still be new. It is proposed to pay for two rooms only and leave the other two rooms for an upgrade in the future. 5.4.1.6 Ini terms ofa construction management program, Keith Peterson took the floor. Investigations into a potential construction management program have occurred before. Toj participate in these programs, you also must have employers int the community. CNCC can spend money looking into what the board wants, but it will be very expensive and exterior industry involvement is needed. The industry must already be here forit    to work. Without an anchori industry, there aren't homes or facilities being built, nor the need forj jobs in the construction industry. The board members retort at what point do we, get ahead oft the curve instead of being behind it? It is asked ifthere is at least a basic level of education that can be provided versusa full out one. Cuyler Meade thanks Keith Peterson for his  feedback saying it is valuable.  5.4.1.7 The board is concerned CNCC will carry themselves into nonexistence instead of looking towards the future. The board wishes to use the leftover funds for ai feasibility study in the future or to fund a poll from the community. Cuyler Meade believes the college can be a part of the future fort this town by thinking big. The board wants the community to see active buy-  ins.  5.4.1.8 Christina Oxley motioned to approve the marketing expenses, Cosmo expenses, % of the AV update expenses, and the leftover funds to rollover into the next fiscal year in the contingency fund. Cuyler Meade seconded the motion. Cuyler Meade thanks the thoughtfulness oft the staff for the proposed budget reallocations. The motion had unanimous approval, and the  motion carried.  5.5 2024-25 Budget Discussion and Action 5.5.1 Budget Proposal  5.5.1.1 Kirstie notes this willl be more ofa discussion this evening rather 5.5.1.1.1 The nursing program is described as a blackhole.  than a final vote.  Kirstie McPherson states she does not know how to get around ofit. Looking at the demographics, nursing is halfo of the full-time enrollment here at the college. The cost is for the instructors needed. What ist the sustainability for the college?  5.5.1.1.2 Funding is still being provided for a bio professor in  Paleo, a BLM curator, and a labi technician. The funding is split over multiple people now. It provides CNCC with the ability to do the paleontology summer dig. The board thinks it is fine tos still invest inj paleontology.  5.5.1.1.3 The marketing cost is proposed to be increasing plus  the new specific marketing project. Thel board is fine with increasing marketing but wants to be able to adjust the marketing plan to what would be bringing int money. The board wants to be flexible with this  fund always.    5.5.1.1.4 Salary fringe for campus life position. Sarah Bacon  has been successful in the role. Kirstie McPherson comments she is doing a great job and is in support  ofthis.  5.5.1.1.5 CNCC is choosing to pivot their strategy fora  workforce position and is choosing to not fund this position. Kirstie McPherson states she would liket to tap into the resources the community offers instead of using funds. Christina Oxley concurs.  5.5.1.1.6 For allied health support, there are no students in the  program currently, but we are waiting on approval from HLC. When the approval goes through all the processes, we will see where the program sits. Next spring we are anticipating students to be ablet to go int the program. Keith Peterson states we havea fantastic director in the role now. The board supports  it.  5.5.1.1.7 The outdoor experience coordinator has been hired,  Bella Barker. She starts May 1St. She has been in a  similar role before.  5.5.1.1.8 The board wishes for the workforce development  funds into contingency, and to split the increase in funds and put the rest into contingency. James Caldwell is to come up with a number for the board. Kirstie McPherson would be comfortable with around a 25% increase but not a 74% increase.  5.5.1.1.9 No motion was needed to approve the draft.  5.5.2 Key Strategic Plans  5.5.2.1 Community and Stakeholder Poll  5.5.2.1.1 As the budget talks were long, the meeting was  adjourned before the board discussed this agenda  item.  5.5.3 Adopt and Approve 2024-25 Budget  5.5.3.1 The board is to hold a special meeting before May to approve the  budget with the above edits.  5.6 Additional old business  5.6.1 No additional old business was identified.  6.0 College Reports    6.1 CNCC President's Report, Lisa Jones  6.1.1 There were no further questions or comments for Dr. Lisa Jones. 6.2.1 There were no further questions or comments for. James Caldwell, 6.3.1 There were no further questions or comments for Keith Peterson. 6.4.1 There were no further questions or comments for Brett Caskey. 6.5.1 There were no further questions or comments for Dean Jesse LaRose. 6.6.1 There were no further questions or comments for Kelly Scott. 6.7.1 There were no further questions or comments for Keely Ellis. 6.8.1 There were no further questions or comments for Angie Miller.  6.2 Vice President of Administration, James Caldwell  6.3 Vice President of Academic Affairs Report, Keith Peterson 6.4 Vice President of Student Services, Brett Caskey 6.5 Craig Campus Dean, Jesse LaRose  6.6 Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Kelly Scott 6.7 Executive Director of Advancement, Keely Ellis 6.8 Executive Director of Human Resources, Angie Miller  7.0 City Council Liaison Update  7.1 There was no update from the city council as the city council liaison had to leave  during the meeting. 8.1 There was no public input.  8.0 Public Input 9.0 Adjourn  9.1 Denise Kleinschnitz motioned to adjourn the meeting. Cuyler Meade seconded the motion. The motion had unanimous approval, and the motion carried. The meeting  adjourned at 6:32 pm.  9.2 The next meeting is May 20", 2024, at 4:30 pm.  C0ey L-n-24