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including the status of the infrastructure refresh proj• From Front Page • ect and an upgrade to the responsibility. He outlined campus’ OneCard system. successes that have been She also said a generator is realized in the past year being installed at the Barand said it lays a founda- ton Campus, where she said there has been power tion for the coming year. “I hope it sets the tone instability for several years. Head Start Directors for even something better Janet Gott and Susan Ewigfor this year,” he said. Board Vice President Dr. man reported that their fedJohn Holcomb commented eral guidance has told them that not only is the college the centers and home-based doing a great job, but it is programs will be required making those accomplish- to be held in-person and ments with a very small “as close to normal as postaxing district (only those sible.” They reported that living in the Trenton R-9 the Milan center was damDistrict pay the NCMC aged in a recent motor vehicle accident and repairs property tax). “We’re in it to win it,” are pending. Head Start Dr. Klaver replied. “And classes are scheduled to we make the most of what begin Aug. 17. Several employment-rewe have.” Other reports given dur- lated items were approved, ing the meeting included including the hiring of one by Vice President for McKinley Hurley of TrenAcademic Affairs Dr. Tris- ton, who will serve in the tan Londre, who provided full-time position of resinformation on summer idence life coordinator/asworkshops for teachers and sistant softball coach. In the Higher Learning Com- addition to her salary and mission’s visit to NCMC, coaching stipend, she will which is set for Sept. 20- also be provided an apart21. He told trustees that ment in the Selby Resclass capacities have been idence Hall and a meal plan raised back to normal for for the school year. She will begin her duties Aug. fall. Dr. Kristen Alley, vice 9. Also approved was the president for student affairs, provided a written re- transfer of Angela Heins of port on residence life, the Chillicothe from TRiO Adregistrar’s office, financial ministrative Assistant to aid, advising, campus ac- Student Support Services tivities and admissions. She Academic Advisor. She said applications are up ap- will be placed on an 11proximately 80 to 100 over month contract and will begin her new duties on last year. Chief Information Of- Aug. 1. Randy Cox of ficer Jennifer Triplett gave Trenton was hired to fill a an update on IT services, maintenance position, ef-
fective July 12, and Kristie Cross, who previously served as director of admissions and marketing before moving to Smithfield, VA, was hired as the full-time grant writer, beginning her duties on Aug. 2 in the college’s first 100 percent remote position. Her position will be funded by the N C M C F o u n d a t i o n through June 30, 2022. Adjunct instructors hired during the meeting were Traci Norris of Chillicothe, who will teach math courses beginning in the fall; Jeremy Wilson of Savannah, who will teach surgical tech courses, beginning in the fall; and Nicole Talbott of Burlington Junction, Melissa Cranfield of St. Joseph; and Brittney Siddens of Albany, all of whom will teach nursing courses. Trustees accepted the resignations of Erin Gardner, who served as associate director of admissions at the North Belt Center, effective Aug. 1, and Mike Dennis, Cross Hall Custodian, who is retiring effective Aug. 2. As recommended by Chief of Staff Kristi Harris, the board approved a change in title, classification and duties and responsibilities for the current position of associate director of admissions. The new position will have the title of “Admissions Recruiter (Western Region)” at the North Belt Center. Mrs. Harris told trustees that with the upcoming changes in Buchanan County, this
individual will assist with recruitment and be similar to the current recruiter position at the main campus, but will be located and serving the North Belt Center and the western portion of the college’s service area. Once the site in Savannah is completed and established in Buchanan County, the personnel needs for that area will be re-evaluated. In other business, the board: • toured the new residence halls, located on East Crowder Road. Each building will hold 16 students (eight on each floor) and will hopefully be available for student use this fall. • was introduced to new or transfering staff, including Mallary Hann, diagnostic imaging program coordinator; Nate Swann, mens and womens head golf coach and athletics assistant; Lesli Collins, campus activities coordinator; and Rick Cole, digital media specialist. • was presented a “Year in Review 2020-21” as prepared by Mrs. Harris. • approved the renewal of the service contract with MORENet, which provides internet service to the college’s main campus, Barton Campus and North Belt Center. The cost for the service from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 is $55,132.68. • agreed to purchase athletic insurance through Dissinger Reed of Overland Park, KS, for the
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North Central Missouri College students who live in the new residence halls will have their own bedrooms but will share common areas for cooking, studying and socializing. Weldon Construction of Trenton is the general contractor for the project.
2021-22 sports year, at a cost of $31,467, which is the same as the previous year. • approved the purchase of testing supplies for the nursing program from Assessment Technologies Institute of Leawood, KS in the total amount of $141,775.50. • approved the purchase of software and support licenses through CDW-G at a total cost of $142,118.40. • approved the purchase of a 2021 Ford Transit van from Barnes Baker Automotive in Trenton for the
Green Hills Head Start program. With a $1,600 tradein allowance for a 2002 Ford Windstar van and incentives, the final price will be $30,320. • re-adopted its Code of Ethics/Conflict of Interest ordinance as required by the Missouri Ethics Commission. • held an executive session to discuss a real estate matter, with no announcement made. • set the annual tax levy hearing for 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, with the regular meeting to follow.
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