The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees heard a good report from the college’s auditor during a meeting held Thursday evening on the campus.
The board approved the Fiscal Year 2018 financial audit report, conducted by KPMG Auditor Corey Wallace. Wallace told the board that the audit is “unmodified” meaning it is clean and free from material mistakes. Wallace praised trustees for their hard work in keeping the college on sound financial footing.
“The college is operating very well and that’s definitely something to congratulate yourself on,” he said.
Board members approved the purchase of property/casualty/liability insurance through the Missouri United School Insurance Council for the 2019 calendar year at a cost of $166,899. This amount is $14,789 more than last year’s premium, with all line rates staying the same as the previous year. The assessment is up due to changes in payroll and property values as well as increases in Worker’s Compensation claims.
Trustees granted emerita status to Dr. Beverly Hooker, who is retiring as executive director of the Green Hills Head Start Program. She reminded the board that federal Head Start officials will have to approve her replacement, with trustees providing the name, qualifications and the process they took to hire the new director.
The board approved the retirement of Robyn Melte as Chillicothe Head Start teacher, effective Nov. 19 and approved the employment of Linda Brown of Numa, IA as co-teacher at the Unionville Head Start Center.
NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver gave an update on legislative activities that affect the college as well as sharing highlights of the December Missouri Community College Association Presidents and Chancellors meeting. Financial aid issues, including those involving the A-Plus program, were included in those highlights as were possible changes to the amount that can be earned by those receiving PSRS retirement benefits.
During the time set aside for reports, the board heard from Dr. Hooker, who discussed the Head Start wait list, which shows that the vast majority of those on the wait list are over income. A total of 92 percent of those on the traditional Head Start wait list are over-income, while 62 percent of those on the Early Head Start wait list are overincome. Dr. Hooker also told trustees that she has made application for federal funding for a 1.77 percent cost of living allowance for Head Start.
Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Tristan Londre said the new Blackboard platform will be ready for the spring semester and said the pre-application for accreditation for the nursing program has been approved. The college now has three years to get full accreditation. He noted that the program is already licensed and that accreditation will move it to the next level.
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Kristen Alley reported on students on academic probation and suspension and said the college is about where they were last year in that regard. Advisors are being asked to follow up with those students. She said there is an effort to pilot an Academic Recovery Workshop for the Fall 2019 semester, with more intensive advising being a part of that program. She also noted that head count is up slightly for the intersession, with credit hours generated down slightly.
An executive session had been listed on the agenda, however, none was needed.
The next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 22, with a board retreat scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 17.
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