Jefferson College public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, starting with a closed executive session for legal and personnel matters, then reconvening in open session to approve the agenda, warrants, and consent agenda items. The board will also receive reports from the Foundation and the President, and a presentation on strategic plan key performance indicators.
- Enter closed session per RSMo. 610.021.1 and .3 for legal and personnel matters
- Approve warrants as presented (attached list)
- Adopt consent agenda including minutes, financial statement, investments report, curriculum matters, and 2023 meeting dates
- Foundation report: $146,000 in grants received, $38,297 in athletics fundraising, and selection of The Rome Group as campaign consultant for $1M Veterinary Technology expansion
- President's report: new 2+4 transfer agreement with Logan University, recognition of IT department, and updates on adult education and retention program
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees held a special meeting to act on two personnel items. They approved the appointment of Christina Duepner as Assistant Controller and accepted the retirement of Dean Allan Wamsley. Both actions were approved by unanimous votes.
- Appointed Christina Duepner as Assistant Controller, effective Nov 16, 2022, at $76,918 annual salary
- Accepted retirement of Dean Allan Wamsley, effective Dec 22, 2022
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting, entering closed session for legal and personnel matters, then reconvening to approve the agenda, warrants, and consent agenda items (minutes, financial statement, investments, curriculum). The board also approved the Area Technical School Student Handbook and appointed a Budget Review Subcommittee. Reports covered Foundation activities, enrollment, and campus events.
- Approved warrants as presented (attached list)
- Approved consent agenda: September 8 minutes, financial statement, investments, curriculum
- Approved 2022-2023 Area Technical School Student Handbook (second reading)
- Appointed Budget Review Subcommittee (members not named in agenda)
- Authorized publication of 2023 Board election filing notice (filing Dec 6-27, 2022)
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss revisions to board procedures, including employee conduct, progressive disciplinary action, and the student code of conduct. They will also discuss capital projects and funding sources, as well as board approval and bidding minimums. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of revisions to Board of Trustees Procedures, including Procedure_II-001.2 (Employee Conduct), Procedure_II-001.4 (Progressive Disciplinary Action), and Procedure_VII-007 (Student Code of Conduct)
- Discussion of Capital Projects and funding sources
- Discussion of Board Approval and bidding minimums
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, which includes a public hearing on the proposed property tax rate for fiscal year 2023. The board will vote on setting the tax levy at 31.12 cents per $100 assessed valuation, which is expected to generate about $12.12 million in revenue. The meeting also includes reports from the Foundation and the President, approval of warrants, and a consent agenda with minutes and financial statements.
- Public hearing and vote on tax rate: 31.12 cents per $100 (General & Plant 26.12¢, Capital Projects 5.00¢), projected revenue $12,124,575 for FY 2023
- Approval of warrants (payments) as presented
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from July 21 and August 4, 2022 meetings, financial statement, and investments report
- Presentation on Strategic Plan Key Performance Indicators
- Closed executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees held a special meeting on August 4, 2022, and took action on several items. They approved the 2022-2023 Student Handbook, an Early Resignation Notice Stipend Program, a vending services contract, and several personnel appointments. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved 2022-2023 Student Handbook (second reading, no changes)
- Approved Early Resignation Notice Stipend Program: $1,000 stipend for eligible employees who give notice by Nov 1, 2022
- Approved two-year vending contract with Cardinal Vending of Fenton, MO (includes $2,000 promo cards/year and 20% revenue share)
- Approved assistant coach appointments: Nicholas Washington (volleyball, $10,000), Lawrence Olum (men's soccer, $10,000), Nedin Kudic (goalkeeper, $5,000)
- Approved Paul Meyer as temporary full-time Automotive Technology faculty at $49,997 for 2022-2023
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, which includes entering a closed executive session to discuss real estate and personnel matters, then reconvening in open session to approve routine items and set a public hearing for the 2022 tax rate. The agenda also includes reports on the Foundation's fundraising and the President's update on state funding and campus events.
- Closed session authorized under RSMo. 610.021.2 (real estate) and .3 (personnel)
- Public hearing for 2022 tax rate scheduled before September 8, 2022 board meeting
- Foundation reported $527,407 in total giving, a 27% increase from FY '21
- State budget includes ARPA funds for Arnold facility expansion for Law Enforcement Academy and EMT/Paramedic programs
- Approval of warrants and consent agenda including financial statement and investments report
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Board of Trustees approved the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which includes a $3,816,136 capital budget. The Board also ratified the termination of a food service contract and authorized the listing of a property in Hillsboro.
- Approval of FY 2023 budget with an ending Fund Balance of $7,014,522
- Ratification of contract termination for American Food & Vending Service
- Approval to list 620 Ray Henry Way, Hillsboro, MO, with Exit Elite Realty
- Foundation report noting $50,716 in approved funding requests for FY '22
- Foundation report noting a $30,000 grant for the Patient Care Technician program
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Board of Trustees met to approve several contracts, including a purchase of augmented reality laptops and software. The Board also voted to appoint two new faculty members for the upcoming academic year.
- Purchase of twenty zSpace laptop computers and software from Bluum of Minnesota, LLC for $82,675
- Maintenance agreement for Perceptive Content document imaging software with Hyland LLC for $16,085.88
- Appointment of Jason Johnson as Level I full-time College Studies faculty at an annual salary of $53,642
- Appointment of Sarah Akridge as Nursing PN Coordinator/Assistant Professor at an annual salary of $63,317
- Report of a submitted $300,000 federal Department of Justice grant to fund programs reducing violence against women
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, which includes entering a closed executive session to discuss real estate transactions and employee matters. The board will also hear reports on the foundation's fundraising, the president's update, and a presentation on a conference, and will vote on warrants and a consent agenda covering minutes, finances, and curriculum.
- Closed session under RSMo. 610.021.2 (real estate) and 610.021.3 (personnel)
- Foundation's Spring Virtual Auction raised over $40,000
- Automotive Technology program re-accredited by ASE through 2027
- Approval of warrants (payment list)
- Consent agenda includes minutes, financial statement, investments, curriculum, academic calendar 2026-2027, and summer 2022 continuing education
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss several topics, including master planning and foundation fundraising priorities, the 2022-2023 budget, the plant fund, and the student code of conduct policy and procedure. These are discussion items only; no formal votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of master planning and foundation fundraising priorities
- Discussion of Jefferson College budget for 2022-2023
- Discussion of plant fund
- Discussion of student code of conduct policy and procedure
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine items and new business, including contracts and purchases. The most consequential item is the approval of a $750,000 ARPA grant from Jefferson County to expand the Arnold campus for Law Enforcement Academy and EMT/Paramedic programs. The board also approved architectural contracts, chair purchases, and nursing simulation equipment.
- Approved $750,000 ARPA grant from Jefferson County for Arnold campus expansion
- Approved 3-year contracts with architects Hastings & Chivetta and Paragon Architecture
- Approved $65,363.30 purchase of 170 lecture hall chairs from Modern Business Interiors
- Approved $69,614.35 purchase of nursing simulation equipment from Laerdal Medical
- Approved warrants and consent agenda items
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss a remote work policy and the projected budget for fiscal years 2022-2023. The board will also enter a closed executive session to discuss real estate and personnel matters, then return to open session and adjourn.
- Discussion of Remote Work Policy
- Discussion of Jefferson College Budget / 2022-2023
- Enter into Closed (Executive) Session for real estate and personnel
- Return to Open Session
- Adjourn Meeting
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, covering reports, approvals, and new business. Key actions include adopting a body-worn camera policy for the campus police, approving a $19,223.28 baseball scoreboard purchase, and electing a new Foundation board member. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Approved Section 413 of JCPD Procedures Manual on Body Worn Cameras
- Awarded baseball scoreboard purchase to Nevco Sports for $19,223.28
- Approved Launders Wince II to Jefferson College Foundation Board
- Approved warrants and consent agenda (minutes, financial statement, investments)
- Entered executive session per RSMo. 610.021.1, .2, .3
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting, approving several contracts and routine items. The board entered a closed session for personnel matters, then returned to open session to approve the agenda, warrants, consent agenda, and annual audits. New business included contracts for classroom furniture, live streaming equipment, and a fiber optic network expansion.
- Approved $241,306.75 contract to Link Data Services for fiber optic network expansion
- Approved $93,494.50 contract to TSI Global for live streaming equipment in Fine Arts Theatre
- Approved $20,293.65 purchase of classroom furniture for Veterinary Technology from Modern Business Interiors
- Accepted annual audits for Jefferson College and Foundation (FY2021, unmodified opinions)
- Entered closed session per RSMo. 610.021.3 for personnel matters