COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015, 10:03 A.M.

The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees (also referred to herein as the Board) held a meeting at 10:03 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, in the ACATT Theater in the Ward Technology Building of T.A. Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama. The meeting was called in accordance with Act No. 2015-125.

PRESIDING: MR. AL THOMPSON VICE PRESIDENT

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Thompson. The Pledge of Allegiance followed the invocation by Dr. Perry Ward, President, T. A. Lawson State Community College.

On roll call, the following Board members were present:

Mr. Al Thompson Mr. Ron Fantroy Mrs. Susan Foy Mr. Frank Caldwell Mrs. Crystal Brown Mr. Milton Davis Mr. Chuck Smith Mr. Blake McAnally Mrs. Mary Scott Hunter (by phone)

Also present was Dr. Mark Heinrich, Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System. Absent was Governor Robert Bentley.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Chancellor Heinrich recommended the addition of items VIII.A.4. Bishop State Community College Recommendation for Appointment of President, VIII.A.5. Community College Recommendation for Appointment of President, and VIII.A.6. Gadsden State Community College Recommendation for Appointment of President. On motion by Mr. Davis, second by Mrs. Foy, the agenda was approved unanimously as amended.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

On motion by Mrs. Brown, second by Mr. McAnally, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the Minutes of the September 17, 2015 meeting as presented.

SECTION VI PUBLIC COMMENT

There were no individuals registered to speak during the Public Comment portion of the meeting.

SECTION VII (INSTRUCTIONAL AND STUDENT SERVICES, FACILITIES, FISCAL, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ADULT EDUCATION, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT)

ADOPTED

On motion by Mr. Smith, second by Mr. Caldwell, the Board voted unanimously to approve item VII.A.1. Minutes Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees October 20, 2015 Page 2

ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM ALLOCATION OF 2015-2016 INDUSTRY CERTIFCATION INITIATIVES FUNDS

The Board authorized the allocation of a portion of the 2015-2016 Industry Certification Initiatives Funds as outlined below. Fiscal consideration: $1,538,798 – 2015-2016 Education Trust Fund Industry Certification Initiatives Funds

$14,999 Alabama Technology Network $234,943 Bevill State Community College $50,000 Bishop State Community College $334,210 Central Alabama Community College $11,220 Central Alabama Community College $122,500 Calhoun Community College $80,000 J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College $27,363 Jefferson State Community College $61,598 Northeast Alabama Community College $8,500 Northeast Alabama Community College $31,000 Shelton State Community College $10,635 Shelton State Community College $13,545 Shelton State Community College $116,500 Southern Union State Community College $57,500 H. Councill Trenholm State Community College $15,000 H. Councill Trenholm State Community College $145,377 Wallace Community College-Dothan $203,908 Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

SECTION VIII (EXECUTIVE, LEGAL AND PUBLIC INFORMATION)

ADOPTED

On motion by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Foy, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following three (3) items:

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE REVISED MISSION STATEMENT

The Board approved the revised Mission Statement for Central Alabama Community College. Fiscal consideration: None

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEASE AGREEMENT – SALVATION ARMY

The Board authorized Central Alabama Community College the Interim President of Central Alabama Community College (CACC), to enter into a one-year renewable Lease Agreement with Salvation Army for use of CACC’s property located at 1725 Highway 22 West, Alexander City, Alabama. Fiscal consideration: $14,400 – Revenue per year (approximately)

ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

The Board authorized and directed each college and Alabama Technology Network (ATN) to purchase general liability insurance coverage under a policy recommended by the Chancellor for the coverage period November 15, 2015, and ending November 15, 2016, with the annual premium be apportioned among the colleges and ATN as determined by the Chancellor. Fiscal consideration: $155,594.22 – Current Unrestricted Fund Minutes Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees October 20, 2015 Page 3

BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDENT

On motion by Mr. Smith, second by Mr. Davis, the Board appointed Dr. Valerie Richardson, as President of Bishop State Community College, effective at a date mutually agreeable between the Chancellor and Dr. Richardson. Fiscal consideration: Dr. Richardson will receive annual compensation and other benefits as provided for in Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule A.

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDENT

On motion by Mrs. Foy, second by Mr. Caldwell, the Board appointed Dr. Susan Burrow, as President of Central Alabama Community College, effective at a date mutually agreeable between the Chancellor and Dr. Burrow. Fiscal consideration: Dr. Burrow will receive annual compensation and other benefits as provided for in Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule A.

GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDENT

On motion by Mr. Blake, second by Mr. Davis, the Board appointed Dr. Martha Lavender, as President of Gadsden State Community College, effective at a date mutually agreeable between the Chancellor and Dr. Lavender. Fiscal consideration: Dr. Lavender will receive annual compensation and other benefits as provided for in Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule A.

SECTION IX (SUBSIDIARY ITEMS OR OTHER BUSINESS)

Orientation for the new Board of Trustees continued with a presentation on unprepared students by Dr. Edward Morante.

SECTION X (CHANCELLOR’S REPORT)

The Chancellor recognized Jeff Newman, Vice President of the Alabama State Board of Education.

The Chancellor asked Dr. Perry Ward to speak about the exciting new program at Lawson State Community College which will be implemented next year. Dr. Ward stated that the college is in the process of developing an advanced manufacturing center focusing on mechatronics. Mechatronics is a multi-disciplinary field of engineering that combines electrical, mechanical, computer, telecommunications, and control engineering. While the college is already offering these programs, by putting the programs into a very comprehensive, systematic approach students can be evaluated and tracked. Lawson State staff went to Oregon this summer to start the process of pulling this together. In January, additional staff will go to Tennessee for a training session. In April 2016, two to three faculty members will go to Germany for a two week training process to be certified in the mechatronics training program. These faculty members will come back and work with business and industry in German certification. This is very timely and will make significant difference in helping the workforce.

The Chancellor recognized Jared White who served as Governor Bentley’s Education Policy Advisor and is now serving as Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs – Senate Liaison. The Chancellor introduced Christian Becraft as the Governor’s new Education Policy Advisor.

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DATE AND LOCATION OF NEXT MEETING

The next Board meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, in the Board Room of the Alabama Community College System building in Montgomery, Alabama. A work session will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Presidents Conference Room.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion by Mrs. Brown, second by Mr. Smith, the Board meeting was adjourned at 12:21 p.m.

______Vice President

Chancellor