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from Trenton Republican-Times 07/30/2021

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• From Front Page • responsibility. He outlined successes that have been realized in the past year and said it lays a foundation for the coming year.

“I hope it sets the tone for even something better for this year,” he said.

Board Vice President Dr. John Holcomb commented that not only is the college doing a great job, but it is making those accomplishments with a very small taxing district (only those living in the Trenton R-9 District pay the NCMC property tax).

“We’re in it to win it,” Dr. Klaver replied. “And we make the most of what we have.”

Other reports given during the meeting included one by Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Tristan Londre, who provided information on summer workshops for teachers and the Higher Learning Commission’s visit to NCMC, which is set for Sept. 2021. He told trustees that class capacities have been raised back to normal for fall.

Dr. Kristen Alley, vice president for student affairs, provided a written report on residence life, the registrar’s office, financial aid, advising, campus activities and admissions. She said applications are up approximately 80 to 100 over last year.

Chief Information Officer Jennifer Triplett gave an update on IT services, including the status of the infrastructure refresh project and an upgrade to the campus’ OneCard system. She also said a generator is being installed at the Barton Campus, where she said there has been power instability for several years.

Head Start Directors Janet Gott and Susan Ewigman reported that their federal guidance has told them the centers and home-based programs will be required to be held in-person and “as close to normal as possible.” They reported that the Milan center was damaged in a recent motor vehicle accident and repairs are pending. Head Start classes are scheduled to begin Aug. 17.

Several employment-related items were approved, including the hiring of McKinley Hurley of Trenton, who will serve in the full-time position of residence life coordinator/assistant softball coach. In addition to her salary and coaching stipend, she will also be provided an apartment in the Selby Residence Hall and a meal plan for the school year. She will begin her duties Aug. 9.

Also approved was the transfer of Angela Heins of Chillicothe from TRiO Administrative Assistant to Student Support Services Academic Advisor. She will be placed on an 11month contract and will begin her new duties on Aug. 1. Randy Cox of Trenton was hired to fill a maintenance position, effective July 12, and Kristie Cross, who previously served as director of admissions and marketing before moving to Smithfield, VA, was hired as the full-time grant writer, beginning her duties on Aug. 2 in the college’s first 100 percent remote position. Her position will be funded by the NCMC Foundation through June 30, 2022.

Adjunct instructors hired during the meeting were Traci Norris of Chillicothe, who will teach math courses beginning in the fall; Jeremy Wilson of Savannah, who will teach surgical tech courses, beginning in the fall; and Nicole Talbott of Burlington Junction, Melissa Cranfield of St. Joseph; and Brittney Siddens of Albany, all of whom will teach nursing courses.

Trustees accepted the resignations of Erin Gardner, who served as associate director of admissions at the North Belt Center, effective Aug. 1, and Mike Dennis, Cross Hall Custodian, who is retiring effective Aug. 2.

As recommended by Chief of Staff Kristi Harris, the board approved a change in title, classification and duties and responsibilities for the current position of associate director of admissions. The new position will have the title of “Admissions Recruiter (Western Region)” at the North Belt Center. Mrs. Harris told trustees that with the upcoming changes in Buchanan County, this individual will assist with recruitment and be similar to the current recruiter position at the main campus, but will be located and serving the North Belt Center and the western portion of the college’s service area. Once the site in Savannah is completed and established in Buchanan County, the personnel needs for that area will be re-evaluated. In other business, the board: • toured the new residence halls, located on East Crowder Road. Each building will hold 16 students (eight on each floor) and will hopefully be available for student use this fall. • was introduced to new or transfering staff, including Mallary Hann, diagnostic imaging program coordinator; Nate Swann, mens and womens head golf coach and athletics assistant; Lesli Collins, campus activities coordinator; and Rick Cole, digital media specialist. • was presented a “Year in Review 2020-21” as prepared by Mrs. Harris. • approved the renewal of the service contract with MORENet, which provides internet service to the college’s main campus, Barton Campus and North Belt Center. The cost for the service from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 is $55,132.68. • agreed to purchase athletic insurance through Dissinger Reed of Overland Park, KS, for the 2021-22 sports year, at a cost of $31,467, which is the same as the previous year. • approved the purchase of testing supplies for the nursing program from Assessment Technologies Institute of Leawood, KS in the total amount of $141,775.50. • approved the purchase of software and support licenses through CDW-G at a total cost of $142,118.40. • approved the purchase of a 2021 Ford Transit van from Barnes Baker Automotive in Trenton for the Green Hills Head Start program. With a $1,600 tradein allowance for a 2002 Ford Windstar van and incentives, the final price will be $30,320. • re-adopted its Code of Ethics/Conflict of Interest ordinance as required by the Missouri Ethics Commission. • held an executive session to discuss a real estate matter, with no announcement made. • set the annual tax levy hearing for 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, with the regular meeting to follow.

R-T Photo/Ronda Lickteig

North Central Missouri College students who live in the new residence halls will have their own bedrooms but will share common areas for cooking, studying and socializing. Weldon Construction of Trenton is the general contractor for the project.