Jefferson College public meetings in 2021
14 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, covering reports, approvals, and policy adoptions. Key actions include approving warrants, a consent agenda, and revisions to policies that grant the President authority over faculty overload and adjunct assignments. The board also enters a closed executive session to discuss real estate and personnel matters.
- Approved $132,255 GEER II grant for Patient Care Technician program expansion
- Approved $128,391 in Jefferson Foundation grants for nursing simulators and healthcare scholarships
- Adopted Policy I-008 revisions removing overload assignments from consent agenda
- Approved new Associate of Science in Biological Sciences degree
- Approved warrants and consent agenda including financial statement and investments report
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Board of Trustees met to approve multiple facility renovation contracts and equipment purchases. The Board also authorized mid-year compensation increases for eligible employees and a new dental insurance provider.
- Awarded $1,193,000 contract to Brockmiller Construction for Arts & Sciences I building renovation
- Awarded $102,050 contract to Aspire Construction for Veterinary Technology barn renovation
- Approved $256,889 purchase of three HVAC units for the Administration building from Integrated Facility Services
- Approved UMR as the dental insurance provider for 2022
- Authorized up to $250,000 in cost-of-living and compensation study increases for eligible employees
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, entering closed session for personnel matters before reconvening to act on agenda items. Actions include ratifying a $35,550 purchase of HVAC fans for the Arts & Sciences I building and awarding an $87,420 contract for classroom alterations at the Area Technical School. The board will also approve warrants, adopt the consent agenda, and appoint a Budget Review Subcommittee.
- Ratify $35,550 purchase of six Q-Pac airflow fans from Integrated Facility Services for Arts & Sciences I HVAC upgrades
- Award $87,420 contract to Brady Construction for Area Technical School classroom alterations
- Approve warrants as presented
- Adopt consent agenda including minutes, financial statement, investments report, faculty load adjustments, and curriculum matters
- Appoint two board members to Budget Review Subcommittee
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees held a special meeting to approve contracts for employee medical and dental insurance for 2022. The board voted to switch medical coverage to UMR, citing an estimated $500,000 savings over three years, and to renew dental coverage with Cigna. Both resolutions passed unanimously.
- Approved contract with UMR for employee/dependent/retiree medical insurance and HSA/FSA administration for Jan 1–Dec 31, 2022
- Approved continuing Medicare Replacement Policy with United HealthCare of Missouri for retirees for 2022
- Approved renewal of dental insurance with Cigna for 2022
- Medical premiums for employees remain at $888 per month; dependent premiums decrease by 0.7%
- Estimated $500,000 cost savings over three years compared to Cigna renewal
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss two presentations: one on athletics and one on the facilities master plan. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.
- Presentation: Athletics Discussion by Kim Harvey-Manus, Bob Deutschman, Meredith Buschmann
- Presentation: Facilities Master Plan Update by Daryl Gehbauer and Allan Wamsley
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, which includes a public hearing and action to set the 2021 property tax rate at 31.12 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The board will also enter a closed session for legal matters, approve warrants, and adopt a consent agenda covering minutes, financial statements, and curriculum items.
- Public hearing and resolution to set 2021 tax levy: General & Plant 26.12¢, Capital Projects 5.00¢, total 31.12¢ per $100 assessed valuation
- Enter into closed executive session per RSMo. 610.021.1 for legal matters
- Approval of warrants as presented (attached list)
- Consent agenda: approve minutes from July 22 and August 10, 2021, financial statement, investments report, final faculty load (Fall 2021), and curriculum matters
- Foundation report: Viking Classic Golf Tournament raised funds with 144 players and 42 sponsors
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting, approving the agenda, warrants, consent agenda items, and several new business items including a tax rate hearing authorization, annual financial statement publication, and ratification of contracts for food services and pest control.
- Ratified 5-year contract with American Food & Vending for micro market, vending, and catering services
- Ratified $18,995 emergency pest control contract with Orkin Commercial Services for Viking Woods Student Housing
- Ratified $36,344.29 purchase of classroom furniture for Technology Center from Staples
- Authorized public hearing on 2021 tax rate preceding September 9, 2021 board meeting
- Approved consent agenda including June 10, 2021 minutes, financial statement, investments report, faculty load adjustments, advisory committee appointments, and fall 2021 continuing education offerings
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees approved the final FY 2022 budget, which includes an ending Unrestricted Fund Balance of $7,414,752 and a Capital Budget of $3,113,803. The board also ratified several contracts using CARES Act funding, including a $510,490 IT networking upgrade and classroom renovations for the Adult Education program.
- Approved FY 2022 budget with an ending Unrestricted Fund Balance of $7,414,752
- Ratified $510,490 contract with Yellow Dog Networks, Inc. for IT networking parts upgrade
- Ratified $48,600 construction contract with Wachter, Inc. for Technology Center classroom renovation
- Approved $27,835.48 purchase of furniture from Staples for Radiologic Technology program expansion
- Reported receipt of $19.1 million in total government funding to date under CRRSAA and ARPA
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees is meeting to ratify several emergency contracts and purchases, including a roof repair, building renovations, and furniture and laptops for socially-distanced learning, all funded by CARES Act or capital funds. The board will also approve the consent agenda, warrants, and enter a closed session for personnel matters. The meeting is hybrid due to COVID-19.
- Ratify $120,000 roof recover contract with Glandt Roofing LLC for Career & Technical Education Building
- Ratify $100,500 Phase 2 renovation contract with Brady Construction for Arts & Sciences I Building
- Ratify $27,000 HVAC contract with Integrated Facility Services for Arts & Sciences I Building
- Ratify $206,890 purchase of 1,000 laptops from HPI for Fall 2021 student promotion
- Approve 7-year Ellucian software maintenance agreement totaling $794,276
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees is meeting to certify the April 6, 2021, election results, administer the oath of office to newly elected members, and organize board officers. The board will also hear reports on CARES Act projects and the observatory, approve warrants, and adopt a consent agenda covering routine items. The meeting is hybrid due to COVID-19, with limited in-person seating and public comment accepted by email.
- Certify election results: Steve Meinberg (5,465 votes), Retta Tuggle (4,140), Marc Williams (3,533), Avery Fortenberry (2,858), Richard Hardin (2,646), Ayad Ali (1,193)
- Approve warrants as presented (April 8 and supplemental list)
- Adopt consent agenda including minutes, financial statement, investments, faculty load adjustments, curriculum, and summer CE offerings
- Elect board officers per policy (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer)
- Presentations on CARES Act projects and observatory update
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Board of Trustees held a work session to discuss the Jefferson College budget for fiscal years 2021-2022 and beyond. The session also included presentations on academic, student services, and facilities master plans.
- Discussion of 2021-2022 and future budget projections
- Presentation of the Academic Plan
- Presentation of the Student Services Plan
- Presentation of the Facilities Master Plan
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on March 11, 2021, in a hybrid format due to COVID-19. The board approved several contracts and purchases, including a Student Center renovation, a dog kennel addition, and furniture for the Business Office. It also entered into a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters and approved the consent agenda and warrants.
- Approved contract with KRJ Architects for Student Center renovation, total project cost $680,000 (CARES Act funded)
- Awarded SAN maintenance contract to Infinitech for $17,802.00
- Awarded dog kennel addition contract to Aspire Construction for $112,326.00
- Approved purchase of Business Office furniture from Staples for $32,072.38
- Approved re-employment of faculty for 2021-2022
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss the college's budget for 2021-2022 and future years. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with procedural opening and adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of Jefferson College Budget / 2021-2022 & Beyond
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine items and new business, including ratifying a $25,145 contract for a classroom renovation, renewing a financial aid verification contract, and approving a postage meter lease. The board also enters closed session for legal and personnel matters and receives reports on college operations.
- Ratified $25,145 contract to Boyer Bldg. & Design for Arts & Science I Room 239 renovation, funded by CARES Act
- Renewed 4-year ProEd financial aid verification contract at $15,600/year, total $62,400
- Approved 5-year Pitney Bowes postage meter lease at $718.71/month, total $43,122.60
- Approved administrator contracts for 2021-2022 for Chris DeGeare, Daryl Gehbauer, Kim Harvey-Manus, Allan Wamsley
- Entered closed session per RSMo. 610.021.1 and .3 for legal and personnel matters