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THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES PUBLIC MEETING – February 19, 2021 1:00 pm via ZOOM 1. Chair Welcome/Remarks 2. Call to Order 3. Election of Officers of the Board of Trustees 4. Consent Action Items a) Approval of Minutes from November 13, 2020, December 7, 2020 and January 6, 2021 Meetings b) Proposed 2022 Dates for Meetings of the Board of Trustees c) Proposed Approval of Appointment of Directors of The Corporation for Penn State d) Proposed Revocation of University Awards or Distinctions Audit and Risk e) Proposed Authorization to Engage Auditors Governance and Long-Range Planning f) Proposed Approval of Amendment to Penn State University Bylaws g) Proposed Approval of Appointment of Director for Penn State Health Board 5. Other Actions Items Finance, Business and Capital Planning a) Proposed Final Plan Approval and Authorization to Expend Funds, Lasch Football Building Renovation and Addition – Phase I, University Park b) Proposed Sale of 5 Willow Street, Mont Alto, Franklin County Legal and Compliance c) Proposed Annual Applications, Renewals and Other Filings Required by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board 6. President’s Report and Discussion 7. Closing Remarks/Announcements 02/19/2021 Consent Action Items a) Approval of Minutes from November 13, 2020, December 7, 2020 and January 6, 2021 Meetings b) Proposed 2022 Dates for Meetings of the Board of Trustees Will the Board of Trustees approve the proposed meeting dates for 2022 as follows (unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held at University Park). The July 2022 meeting will include a professional development retreat. February 17-18, 2022 (Thursday-Friday) - Virtual May 5-6, 2022 (Thursday-Friday) July 20-22, 2022 (Wednesday-Friday) – Penn State York September 22-23, 2022 (Thursday-Friday) November 10-11, 2022 (Thursday-Friday) c) Proposed Approval of Appointment of Directors of the Corporation for Penn State Will the Board of Trustees adopt the following resolutions: WHEREAS, David J. Gray, Senior Vice President for Finance and Business/Treasurer retired from the University, and WHEREAS, Ira M. Lubert, Trustee resigned from the Board of Trustees effective December 31, 2020; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the following persons be elected to the Board of Directors of The Corporation for Penn State to replace Mr. Gray and Mr. Lubert: Dr. Sara F. Thorndike M. Abraham Harpster d) Proposed Revocation of University Awards or Distinctions Will the Board of Trustees adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED, That the President of the University, with the approval of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, shall have the authority to revoke any previously granted University award or distinction in the event that the individual to whom such award or distinction has been conferred is later convicted of a felony or engages in conduct which, in the sole discretion of the President, is significantly detrimental to the reputation of such individual such that continued name association between such individual and the University would be contrary to the best interests of the University. If the recipient of any such award or distinction is a corporation, the authority to revoke the award or distinction shall also be exercisable by the President, with the approval of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, in the event that any of the officers or directors of such corporation are later convicted of a felony or incur civil sanctions in their capacity as officers or directors of such corporation, which crimes or sanctions, in the sole discretion of the President, are significantly detrimental to the reputation of the corporation such that continued name association between such corporation and the University would be contrary to the best interests of the University. Prior notice of any such revocation shall be provided to the Board of Trustees. 02/19/2021 Consent Action Items e) Proposed Authorization to Engage Auditors Will the Board of Trustees adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED, That the Officers of the University are authorized to engage Deloitte & Touche LLP, Certified Public Accountants, for the audit of the accounts of the University for the year ending June 30, 2021. f) Proposed Approval of Amendment to Penn State University Bylaws The Committee on Governance and Long-Range Planning recommends amendments to the Penn State University Bylaws, Article V, Section 5.01(b), to strike July and replace with November for the election of officers as set forth in Appendix I. Will the Board of Trustees adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED, That the Penn State University Bylaws be amended as set forth and shown in Appendix I. (Appendix I) g) Proposed Approval of Appointment of Director for Penn State Health Board The Board of Directors of Penn State Health recommends that the Board of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University (the “Trustees”) appoint Dr. Sara F. Thorndike to the Penn State Health Board of Directors to fill the unexpired term of David J. Gray effective upon confirmation by the Trustees through June 30, 2021. Will the Board of Trustees adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED, That Dr. Sara F. Thorndike be appointed to the Board of Directors of Penn State Health, to fill the unexpired term of David J. Gray through June 30, 2021. 02/19/2021 Other Action Items a) Proposed Final Plan Approval and Authorization to Expend Funds, Lasch Football Building Renovation and Addition – Phase I, University Park An addition and renovation to Lasch Football Building is planned as recommended in the Intercollegiate Athletics 2014 Concept Design/Feasibility Study. This is a multi-phased project, and Phase I will address functional and programmatic requirements to improve the functionality of the facility to meet the needs of the football program for the next twenty years and advance Penn State’s mission as a premier educational institution with a competitive athletics program. The project plans include a first-floor weight room expansion, strength training and conditioning upgrades, a new lobby entrance, and mechanical and electrical systems upgrades. The student- athlete development suite will house a “5th Quarter Program” designed to help our student-athletes transition from high school to college and college to professional ranks through life skills and education programs. Sports medicine upgrades will provide the capacity for more health and safety measures, including a portable x-ray machine. A new hydrotherapy pool will aid in the treatment and rehabilitation of athletes under direct trainer/physician supervision. Trainer and assistant trainer offices and graduate assistant and student trainer workstations are also included in the plans to facilitate onsite supervision and work. As part of the project, the University has accomplished some early enabling work to save on costs and minimize disruption to the schedule. These renovations are supported by the 2017 Athletics Master Plan. Will the Board of Trustees adopt the following resolutions: RESOLVED, That the final plans for the Lasch Football Building Renovation – Phase I at University Park, as designed by HOK of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, are approved. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, That authorization to expend funds and award contracts to accomplish the project is approved in the amount of $48,300,000. b) Proposed Sale of 5 Willow Street, Mont Alto, Franklin County In December 2012, the University acquired a 0.5-acre property, including a 2-story 960 square foot residential structure adjoining Penn State Mont Alto, located at 5 Willow Street, Mont Alto, Franklin County. The purchase was intended to facilitate potential expansion opportunities for the campus. The residential portion of the structure is vacant, and the University no longer needs the property to support future expansion. The sale price is $121,000. Will the Board of Trustees adopt the following resolutions: RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees approves the sale of 0.5 acres with building located at 5 Willow Street in Mont Alto, Franklin County, to Michael D. and Diane L. West in the amount of $121,000. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, That the Officers of the University are authorized and directed to take such steps as are necessary to make effective this resolution. 02/19/2021 Other Action Items c) Proposed Annual Applications, Renewals and Other Filings Required by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board The Pennsylvania State University holds licenses and permits through the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) for the following purposes, venues, and properties, as previously approved by the Board of Trustees: • The Nittany Lion Inn – Liquor License, Off-Premises Catering Permit, Wine Bottle Sales, Liquor Permit for Sunday Sales and Amusement Permit • Wine Auction Permits in connection with fundraising activities of WPSU, the Palmer Museum of Art, and such other academic or administrative units as may be approved by the Senior Vice President for Finance and Business/Treasurer, in consultation with the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations • Bryce Jordan Center – Public Venue Liquor License • Beaver Stadium – Public Venue Liquor License • Recreation Hall – Public Venue Liquor License • Pegula Ice Arena – Public Venue Liquor License • Medlar Field at Lubrano Park – Public Venue Liquor License • Penn State Golf Courses – Public Venue Liquor License Each license or permit requires either an application process, a biennial application renewal process, or an annual validation process. Will the Board of