North Central Missouri College trustees accepted the retirement of a long-time instructor and named a new financial aid director during a meeting held Tuesday evening.
Trustees accepted, with gratitude for her years of service, the retirement of Melody Shipley as director of developmental education/math faculty, effective May 7, 2016. Mrs. Shipley has been in the education field for 33 years, with more than 20 of those years at NCMC. She indicated in her letter of retirement that she would like to continue teaching at the college as an adjunct instructor.
Trustees named Kimberly Meeker of Laredo as the new full-time financial aid director, beginning Jan. 1, 2016. Mrs. Meeker, who currently serves as a financial aid representative at the college, will be paid $42,176 annually and will take over the duties of Megan DeWitt, who is resigning the position of Director of Admission and Financial Aid, effective Jan. 5, 2016. NCMC President Dr. Neil Nuttall told trustees that the admissions part of that position has been moved back under the supervision of Dean of Students Dr. Kristen Alley.
In a related matter, trustees voted to increase the salary of Ashlea Buntin, associate director of financial aid, by $1,500 to $38,067, effective Dec. 1. The increase was justified due to changes within the financial aid department that would require her to take on additional responsibilities and duties. Sarah Williamson, who currently works in the financial aid office as a cashier, was moved to full-time financial aid representative in the student services department, effective Jan. 1.
Board members approved the employment of Jenna Stevens of Country Club as the secretary in the nursing and health sciences division at a pay rate of $11.33 per hour. She will begin her duties on Nov. 30.
An update was given on the search for a new president to fill the vacancy created by the impending retirement of Dr. Nuttall. So far, 20 applications have been received, with the search committee setting the application deadline as Dec. 31. A list of no more than 10 semi-finalists will be compiled by the end of January, with no names to be revealed until finalists are selected by the board of trustees.
Trustees approved the renewal of VmWare virtual software from CDWG of Vernon Hills, IL at a cost of $21,028.80 The purchase will be funded through the IT Services budget. Trustees also approved the purchase of a 2016 Ford F-350 pickup truck from Barnes-Baker Motors of Trenton for a total purchase price of $20,695. It was the lowest of the bids received and the truck, which will be used at the Barton Farm Campus. The truck will be paid for through a 50/50 grant and operational funds.
In other business, trustees:
• gave authorization to Dr. Nuttall to proceed with plans to auction approximately 80 acres of farmland located southwest of Trenton off Route W. The property, known as the Covey Land, is estimated to be worth about $150,000.
• set the filing dates for the April 5 election as Dec. 15 through Jan. 19, 2016. The six-year terms of Chris Hoffman and Diane Lowrey will expire.
• approved, on its second reading, a board policy change involving bereavement leave.
• heard a report from Dr. Bev Hooker, director of the Green Hills Head Start Program, on an upcoming on-site monitoring visit, which will take place Dec. 8-10. She also gave her monthly report on the program, which is administered through the college.
• heard a financial report on the Geyer Hall Renovation project and also heard from Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Jamie Hooyman about the efforts to move the offices and classrooms from Geyer Hall to allow for construction to begin in December.
• received information from CFO/Director of Operations Tyson Otto on proposals for property, casualty and liability insurance. The college currently has its insurance with M.U.S.I.C., but is looking at other options.
• heard a report from NCMC Foundation Director Teresa Cross, who updated the board on upcoming events, as well as reminding the board about the matching funds available for the Geyer Hall Capital Campaign. She announced to trustees that with recent additions, the college now has endowed scholarship funds of $3,523,000.
• heard a legislative update from Dr. Nuttall, who also discussed the tax credits available through the Trenton Downtown Improvement Association and commended those who have been instrumental in that effort, in particular Cathie Smith.
• held an executive session to discuss personnel, real estate and legal matters, with no announcement made.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.,Tuesday, Dec. 22.
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