FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY  Board of Trustees  Special Committee on Athletics Meeting Wednesday, December 7, 2022 11:30 a.m. The Grand Ballroom  Committee Members:  Kelvin Lawson, Chair  Zackary Bell, Ann Marie Cavazos, Thomas Dortch, and Trustee Otis Cliatt  AGENDA  I.  Call to Order II. Roll Call  Chairman Lawson Kimberly Taylor  ACTION ITEMS  III. Approval of October 5, 2022, Minutes IV. Athletic Director's Employment Agreement  Chairman Lawson VPI Denise Wallace  DISCUSSIONI ITEMS  V.  Athletics Budget Update VI. Update on Athletics Action Plan VII. Introduction of New' Vice President/AD VIII. Athletic Department Update IX. Adjournment  Nichole Murry Dr. Larry Robinson Dr. Larry Robinson Michael Smith Chairman Lawson    FLORIDA A9MUNIVERSITY  Board of Trustees ACTION ITEM  Special Committee on Athletics December 7,2 2022 Agenda Item: II  Subject: Committee Meeting Minutes  Rationale: Section 5.10 of the Board of Trustees Operating Procedures provides that detailed minutes should be kept for any Board or Committee meeting. Those minutes should include a record of votes cast and  attendance.  Recommendation: Approval of the October 5, 2022 meeting minutes.  Attachments: Yes    MIONDAAMMUNVIRITY  Board of Trustees Chair Kelvin Lawson Thursday, October 6, 2022  Special Committee on Athletics Minutes  CALLTOORDER: AND WELCOME Kelvin Lawson, Chair  Chair Lawson called the Special Committee on Athletics meeting to order. Mrs. Kimberly Taylor - BOT Coordinator called the roll. The following committee members were present, and a quorum was established: Trustee Zachary Bell, Trustee Ann Marie Cavazos, Trustee Otis Cliatt, Trustee Thomas Dortch and Chair/Trustee Chair Lawson asked for a motion for the approval oft the. June 3, 2022 minutes. Trustee Bell motioned approval forthe minutes, Trustee Cavazos seconded andi the motion was carried. Not further action items were presented. Mrs. Nichole Murry, Directord ofUniversity Budgets, presented al brief review oft the FY 2021-22 year-end actuals and projections oft the FY2-231 budget that was approved during the August BOT Retreat. She noted the numbers President Robinson provided updates on the comprehensive Athletics Action Plan. The plan provides an overview of the critical areas of focus (Academic Support, Financial Aid and Student Support, Admissions, Compliance, Accountability and Operational Effectiveness and Audit Services), strategies, actions/steps, responsible parties, timelines and status. The university will provide monthly updates to the board. Board members acknowledged the work oft the committee, continued in-depth discussions regarding the overall plan, and requested that all entities involved be proactive and deliberate in the execution, monitoring and reporting ofit. During and at the conclusion of the presentation, President Robinson and Chair Lawson publicly thanked President Cartwright and his entire athletic staff at the University of Central Florida for sharing best practices Due to time constraints, Chair Lawson requested the Athletics and Audit and Compliance Departments provide an update on the outstanding audit items at the next meeting. He also requested that the Budget, Finance and Facilities Committee look at ai timeline for the purchase of the scoreboard and keep the board updated.  Kelvin Lawson.  presented were as of June 30th and that financial statements were still being completed.  advise and for offering ongoing support.  With no further business before the committee, the meeting was adjourned.  Pageiofi    FLORIDA,  UNIVERSITY  Board of Trustees ACTION ITEM Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Agenda Item: IV  Subject: Approval of Tiffini-Dawn Sykes' Multi-Year Employment Agreement Proposed Board Action: The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees, President Robinson, and Tiffini-Dawn Sykes agree to a multi-year employment agreement as athletic director at Florida A&M University. The term oft the agreement isJ January4,2023  through January 3, 2026. Attachments: No