NPC Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
February 24, 2021
The National Park College Board of Trustees met in a regular session on February 24, 2021. The Finance Committee began at 3:15 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 3:30 p.m.
Trustees present were Larry Bailey, Mike Bush, Joyce Craft, Gail Ezelle, Jim Hale, Rhonda Harrington, Bev Joe, Forrest Spicher, and Raymond Wright.
Staff and faculty members present were Nathan Ritter, Ashley Clayborn, Nicole Herndon, Melony Martinez, Amy Fincham, Kurt Markish, Tabatha Tuskey, Bill Allison, John Hogan, Janice Ivers, Delmar Hunter, Jill Houlihan, Lisa Hopper, Melissa Krafft, Kelli Embry, Janet Brewer, Blake Butler, Kristen Thompson, Gwendolyn Carter, Brian Kroening, Tim Ward, Julie Larue, Wade Derden, Janet Smith, Jerry Thomas, Steve Trusty, Darla Thurber, Toni Knupps, Chris Coble, Connie Poteet, Laurie Everton, Terri Helms, Lynn Valetutti, John Anderson, Bill Ritter, Katherine McCorkle, Latisa Beason, Brad Hopper, Joel Rush, Matthias Elder, Leane Hardin, Katelynn Hardage, Greg Gilbert, Scott Post, Jessica Ellis, Mike Wiles, Kristin Quintanilla, Susan Gaither-Maddox, Miles Morton, Susan Millerd, Sharon Sinclair, Darlene Gentles, Jaymes Doss, Kurt Markish, Anne Benoit, Terri Helms.
The media was notified of the meeting. John Anderson from the Sentinel-Record was present alongside a newspaper photographer.
Chair Forrest Spicher welcomed everyone to the February National Park College Board meeting.
Joyce Craft presented the invocation.
Amy Fincham introduced Sara Caldwell, the new Retail Specialist in the Bookstore. Bill Allison, Vice President of Workforce, introduced Katelynn Hardage, the new Administrative Support III for Workforce. Dr. John Hogan recognized Larry Bailey as the new Finance Committee chair.
Items for Action
- Mike Bush made a motion to approve the January 27 Meeting Gail Ezelle seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
- Bruce Hankins, Chief Financial Officer, presented December 2020 financial reports for approval. Larry Bailey moved to accept the financial reports as Joyce Craft seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
- Bruce Hankins, Chief Financial Officer, presented Board Travel Reimbursement for approval. Mike Bush moved to accept the financial reports as Larry Bailey seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
- Bill Allison, Vice President of Workforce, presented program changes to expand the one- year Marine Repair Technology Technical Certificate and the Industrial Controls and Mechanical Systems Certificate to the National Park Technology Center for high school students. Gail Ezelle made a motion to approve the changes as presented. Joyce Craft seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
- Julie LaRue, Director of Human Resources, presented the ratifications of personnel actions. Bev Joe made a motion to approve the ratifications as Gail Ezelle seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Items for Report
- Chair Spicher emphasized the value of our high school students earning credentials and the importance of our trade programs for Garland County.
- Jerry Thomas, Vice President of Student Affairs, provided updates on student life and
- Blake Butler, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, provided an update on computer services and automation.
- John Hogan discussed automation concerning the College’s sustainability plan. He reiterated the value of Workforce initiatives for the community. Dr. Hogan highlighted Bill Allison’s program change as an opportunity for high school students in the region to gain workforce-ready credentials while they earn their high school diploma.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m.
Forrest Spicher, Chair
Joyce Craft, Secretary/Treasurer