COLORADONORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE MOFFATCOUNTY AFFILIATED. JUNIOR COLLEGE: DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING - March 18th, 2024, 4:30P PM Webex Phone/Video conference or Cedar Mountain Conference Room (255)  2801 WS gth St Craig CO 81625 Minutes  The meeting was called to order byl President McPherson at 4:30 pm.  Attendance Present - Brumblow  Board Members: Kirstie McPherson, Denise Kleinschnitz, Christina Oxley, and Cuyler Meade College Members: Dr. Lisa Jones, James Caldwell, Jesse LaRose, Jim Elste, and' Tara Virtual: Keely Ellis, Angie Miller, Keith Peterson, Reuben Talbot and Brett Caskey  Guests: Judy Lewis (Lewis Accounting)  Excused =  Board Members: Jesse. Jackson (Craig City Council Liaison), Jennifer Holloway 1.0 Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence/Roll Call  2.0 Public Input  1.1 Introduction of. Jim Elste, New Cybersecurity Director  1.1.1 Jim Elste introduced himself. He moved here from Dallas, Texas. Hei is excited tol build the Cybersecurity program. Last month he submitteda million-dollar grant application to Google for a cyber security clinic. If CNCC is awarded this grant, the cybersecurity students would provide security assessment services to the community. It would potentially lead to thel hiring of cybersecurity students, as well as strengthening the cybersecurity oft the community. Jim Elste is actively trying to recruit  more students and build the program.  3.0 Approve/Change Agenda for the meeting.  3.1 No changes to the agenda were. made. The board continued to the next agenda item  without needing a motion.  4.0 New Business  4.1 Minutes from the last meeting, 1/24/24, were approved with no discussion. Christina Oxley motioned to approve the minutes as written. Cuyler Meade seconded the    motion. There was no further discussion. The motion had unanimous approval, and  the motion carried.  4.2 Approve of Financials and Financial Update 4.2.1 Approve oft the Financials  4.2.1.1 Cuyler Meade moved to approve the financials and financial update as presented. Christina Oxley seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. The motion had unanimous approval, and the motion carried. After the motion passed, Kirstie McPherson suggested dedicating sometime during the board's strategic planning: meeting to go over how to read the: financial  statements provided by. Judy Lewis.  4.2.2 Budget: 2023-24 Reallocation  4.2.2.1 James Caldwell projected the expenses through the end oft the fiscal year. Some funds are still spending as expected, while others were corrected. The college has underspent. $38,000 was allocated for tuition assistance that will not be used. The workforce resiliency position will probably not be filled, therefore the funds fori it are unused. The allied health position has been filled, but some funds will be leftover as it was not filled early into the fiscal year. This is the same for the Outdoor Experience Coordinator. $153,387 is available for reallocation. CNCC is asking to use $147,500. The following are the projects that CNCC is asking money to be reallocated to: 4.2.2.1.1 $20,500 Effect TVI Marketing - localized to markets  to bring more students to us. Designed material to focus on CNCC's programs, such as arts and sciences, nursing, cosmetology, and automotive. the library is not serving the purpose it was meant to. CNCC wants to remove it sO the library revamp can continue. Under the counter, there is no carpet. CNCC is looking toi recarpet the main area ofthe library to the smaller circulation counter with carpet tiles. Jesse LaRose stresses that the library is CNCC's main public space - any visitors are usually  4.2.2.1.2 $32,500 Library Refresh Project - The C counter in  hosted in the library.  4.2.2.1.3 $11,500 Cosmetology Waiting Area Refresh -  Within the salon entrance. area, the circular desk is coming apart. Upon running ai finger across the desk,    thes surface will come up and leave splinters. Due to the size of the desk, it also impedes the service station area. CNCC wants to replace it witha straight service counter for billing only. There is also al bank of lockers CNCC wants to relocate. The salon could use a fresh coat of paint. CNCC. has tried to paint the salon multiple times but has not managed to get the project done within the fiscal year budget. With these improvements, CNCC could max out each cohort within the cosmetology program. Jesse Larose commented this ask would highly benefit the college, as the Salon is one oft the college'ss streams  ofrevenue.  4.2.2.1.4 $83,000 for AVI Updates for nursing program - This  project is thel last component to make CNCC's nursing wingt top of thel line. This equipment would bring the nursing wing up to date with the rest ofthe college and make the program even more desirable for students. Currently, these rooms are still utilizing smartboards. Jesse LaRose states this would finish CNCC's technological updates.  4.2.2.1.5 All these projects add up to $147,500. $5,887 would  bel leftover. Cuyler Meade noted he saw the value in all the projects, but he was wondering why the funds were: not going straight back to the students, specifically towards tuition assistance. James Caldwell responded we will still have coverage for the number of students CNCC will support. In the past, CNCC has cut other projects to support the tuition buydown fund. Kirstie McPherson responded that tuition buy-down is historically a conversation that occurs during the strategic planning meeting. She also remarked that the board may not be in support of all these projects, as there are others that may need more immediate support. Dr. Lisa Jones says the college can provide more information on the projects as the board needs. James Caldwell remarked the board needs to move quickly on them ifCNCCi is to get them done, and these projects are already prioritized. Christina Oxley asked how these    projects were prioritized and Dr. Lisa. Jones responded these were thej projects left over from all the projects we could have asked for. As the complete board was not present, Kirstie McPherson tabled the discussion. The board continued to the next agenda item without needing a motion.  4.2.3 2024-25. Proposal  4.2.3.1 Judy Lewis and James Caldwell worked on the draft oft the 4.2.3.1.1 Thej projected revenue includes property tax and  MCAJCD Budget together.  specific ownership. Year to year, CNCC is around 1.3%1 lower int terms of property tax. For the specific ownership budget, James Caldwell left it at $55,000, the same as last year. Overall, thei income should be  around $1,290,587.  4.2.3.1.2 Within the expenditure'si row, the board operational  expenditures were. left thes same as last year. James Caldwell said ift these figures need adjusted, the MCAJCD board would need to speak with. Judy Lewis to adjust them. Overall, the operations  expense is $36,464.  4.2.3.1.3 In the tuition buydown support row, all students next  year will be at 50j percent support, instead of split at 50j percent for new students and 100j percent for continuing students as the board discussed. There is as senior citizen budget of $5,000 thel board did not spend, but. James Caldwell kepti it the same. Overall, the tuition buydown support totals $265,000. the same per the payment schedule at $276,217.50. nursing budget has increased to an ask of $318,588.27. 49 percent of Craig's CNCC students are nursing. One half would be covered by the general fund oft the CNCC, and the other half would be covered by this budget. The nursing student population has increased due to guaranteed admission to the nursing program, and an increase in  4.2.3.1.4 Within the debt services row, the B-2 Bond costs are 4.2.3.1.5 In the College program/operational support row, the  nursing admission.    4.2.3.1.6 The Science and Paleontology budget ask is higher  than last year, as a BLM curator and lab Technician werel hired. There is also a new instructor for Paleontology. The ask now sits at $89,725.50. Excess funds past salary costs are to support the supplies needed for the repository and the summer  dig.  4.2.3.1.7 The marketing plan aski is now at $75,000. The  additional $45,000 is for the proposed TV marketing plan on top ofCNCC's regular marketing efforts. The additional money is just for the next 12 months to see ift the additional marketing effort will pull in  more students.  4.2.3.1.8 A scholarship grant ask is proposed to increase to  $50,000: following the decrease in tuition buydown to 50 percent and a presentation by Jessica Wollman  ata previous meeting. same as last year, at $59,500.  4.2.3.1.9 The Campus life Salary and fringe costs ask is at the 4.2.3.1.10 The contingency fund addition is the difference  between the twoj proposals, at $2,561.73.  4.2.3.1.11 Unlike last year, there is not a current ask to help 4.2.3.1.12 The Allied Health position aski is inj place, it pays  develop the workforce position.  for CNCC's newly hired Radiologic Technology Lead instructor and fringe costs at $93,730. and CNCC is asking for $23,800 to support their salary and fringe costs from this campus, as the position works for both campuses.  4.2.3.1.13 The Outdoor Experience Coordinator was. just hired,  4.2.3.2 The proposed budget total revenue VS. expense ask is at $0. The whole budget would be spent sO no reallocation conversations  would need to be discussed or proposed.    4.2.3.2.1 Kirstie McPherson spoke on the issue of the  powerplant closing, and how important the contingency fund is. James Caldwell's response was the CTE costs are expanding as the programs are. Kirstie McPherson said the conversation needs to go to "how to ride out the wave" rather than immediate issues. Christina Oxley stated with the power plant closing we may need to start prioritizing programs. Cuyler Meade asked how much money was in the contingency fund. There is almost $2.3 million in thel MCAJCD Board contingency fund. The board would be adding $2,561.73 less than the year before to the fund within this draft oft the fiscal year 20Y5  budget.  4.2.3.2.2 CNCC is trying to bolster the flagship programs to  bring in more money. There is increasing competition around CNCC, which takes away students from us. However, CNCC has programs established already, and it just needs to attract more potential students. Christina Oxley comments this is why solving thel housing situation is so important. Kirstie McPherson agrees and elaborates that iti isa very tricky tightrope to walk. James Caldwell remarks ifCNCC adds more students, then CNCC will get more money, even if CNCC: must hire more instructors. Jesse LaRose remarks CNCC is trying to monetize the nursing labs and find ways to generate revenue like CNA programs or MA programs. Kirstie McPherson tabled the discussion. Thel board continued to the next agenda item without needinga  motion.  4.3 Small Scale Housing Project - Dr. Lisa Jones  4.3.1 Dr. Lisa Jones says CNCC is getting on the front end oft this project. A grant for technical assistance forl housing was presented to CHFA, and the grant was awarded to CNCC. Dr. Lisa Jones researched what housing would work best for Craig's campus and landed on a tiny home project. The houses would be 600 to 675: square feet. They can be built in waves in an affordable and cost-effective way. The Grant would fund the technical assistance needed all the way through developing renderings of thej project. The MCAJCD Board would not need to produce funding for    the project through this phase due to the grant. Ifiti is decided the project is not feasible, there are offramps built within the grant that CNCC can take. At this point, CNCC is looking for the board's approval to pursue  the project.  4.3.2 CNCC: is looking at building 15-17 units to support 4i individuals within each house. The houses would be located on the same side of glh street as thel hospital. Around 7 acres would be dedicated to this project. In-home daycare could be built, with a live-in handyman or shuttle service, as well as a community room. It would be around 3-41 months to develop renderings. CNCC currently does not have al ballpark estimate for this project. Cuyler Meade asked in the best-case scenario, where would the money to fund this project come from? Dr. Lisa Jones responds that is where she is looking to the experts to investigate. She wishes toj put together al board of stakeholders. Kirstie McPherson interjected that this isap project that makes sense for the board to fund, and it is exciting. Christina Oxley volunteered to serve on the board of stakeholders that will be put together. It was clarified that this was an information item that did not need to be voted on. The board continued to the next agenda  item without needing ai motion.  5:40 pm - Board Member Oxley excuses herselft to leave.  4.4 Marketing Proposal  4.4.1 Dr. Lisa Jones commented that this is ai marketing proposal that goes above and beyond from years in the past. It will build upon the strategic plan that CNCC set in place last year. The five-year plan includes improving the number oft the degree seeking students overall. CNCCis trying to get these numbers to increase to match the concurrent  enrollment numbers.  4.4.2 Reuben Talbot explained this marketing proposal is an expansion of CNCC's targeted areas. CNCC: runs advertisements already, but with this project it would expand the reach oft them. More communities would be hit with the ads, which makes him hopeful that more potential students would learn of CNCC. This marketing proposal would affect cable TV through the services ofComcast, andi it would also be published on streaming services. It would goi into major markets that CNCC hasn't utilized as much. CNCC and Effectv wants toj pushi it in two phases over  ayear.    4.4.2.1 Cuyler Meade asked why Moffat County isn't an area of concern. Dr. Lisa Jones remarked we currently advertise in Moffat County already, and this marketing wouldn'tl be utilized in our core service areas. Kirstie McPherson asked why Wyomingi isn'tt targeted within this TV: ad, and Reuben Talbot replied that CNCC struggles to pull out of states students as our tuition is very expensive compared to other states. He went on to state that we dot tend to pull out of state students fort the CTE programs though. Denise Kleinschnitz concurred that she would rather reduce the ad space and include Moffat County instead of expanding CNCC's advertising space. Reuben Talbot replied that he would ask Comcast about their service area and what their capabilities within Moffat County are. Kirstie McPherson tabled the discussion until the full board could be present. The board continued to the next agenda item without needinga  motion.  5.0 Old Business  5.1 CURA Update as needed.  5.1.1 Denise Kleinschnitz updated the board on the CURA meetings she attended. There was a: meeting on March 14th, and at this meeting, the attendees were: reminded of why CURA exists and where thel boundaries are: for funding projects. The amounts ofthe mill levy are 75% of the district increment revenues per the intergovermmental agreement. The mill levy is 3.001. CURA exists to get rid ofs slum and blight, not create jobs or workforces. Bad Alibi distillery presented at this meeting. They are making progress but are: not close tol being done. Currently, there are no new projects. The board continued tot the next agenda item without  needing a motion.  5.2 Board Strategic Planning Meeting  5.2.1 Kirstie McPherson stated the board needed to have their strategic planning meeting before their next board Meeting. The three dates presented are: April 1 from 2-5 pm, or April 11"h or 12th. Board members are to get back to Kirstie McPherson about these dates. Thel board continued to the next agenda item without needing a motion.  5.3 Discussion and Adoption ofInvestment Policy    5.3.1 James Caldwell noted that he spoke with CNCC's lawyer, who told him the board should not completely turn over financials to: a third party. Investing with the LPL was not an issue, but signing over control is. Asa compromise, the lawyer suggested quarterly reviews oft thei investing. As the full board was not present, this agenda item was tabled for further discussion. The board continued to the next agenda item without needing  amotion.  6.0 College Reports  6.1 CNCC President'sl Report, Dr. Lisa. Jones  6.1.1 There were no further questions or comments for Dr. Lisa Jones.  6.2 Vice President of Administration, James Caldwell  6.2.1 There were no further questions or comments for. James Caldwell. 6.3.1 There werei 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 Executive Director ofl Institutional Effectiveness, Kelly Scott 6.6.1 There were no questions or comments for Kelly Scott. 6.7 Executive Director of Advancement, Keely Ellis 6.7.1 There were no questions or comments for Keely Ellis. 6.8 Executive Director of Human Resources, Angie Miller 6.8.1 There were no questions or comments for Angie Miller.  6.3 Vice President of Academic. Affairs Report, Keith Peterson 6.4 Vice President of Student Services, Brett Caskey 6.5 Dean oft the Craig Campus, Jesse LaRose  7.0 City Council Liaison Update  7.1.1 There was no update from the city council as the city council liaison was absent. Kirstie McPherson asked for a new liaison who could meet during the regularly scheduled time. Thel board continued to the next  agenda item without needing a motion.  8.0 Public Input    8.1.1 Judy Lewis will not be at next month's meeting. There was no further public input. The board continued to the next agenda item without  needing ai motion.  9.0 Adjourn  9.1 Cuyler Meade motioned to adjourn the meeting. Kirstie McPherson seconded the motion. The motion had unanimous approval, and the motion carried. The meeting  adjourned at 6:08 pm.  9.2 The next meeting is April 15th, 2024, at 4:30 pm.  6-17-34  Cy