In attendance: Laurie Wall, Jennifer Walker, Bruce Cavitt, Grayson Gordon, CJ Collins, Anyta Cavitt, Karla Bean, Tara Hensley, Angela Marcak, Stanley Mugeki, Bill Brown, Christina Kerley, Sharath Rongali, Carrie Steen, Amber Carr, Wayne Cahoj, Jared Cates, Kris Brinkerhoff, and Kathy Mann
Approval of Agenda: Motion to approve; Motion carried
Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve; Motion carried
Update from the Chancellor:
- Hoping to hear soon on declaring West Plains and all of Howell County a natural disaster and that will make F.E.M.A. funding available
- Recruiting for upcoming semester
- Chancellor Bennett is aware and appreciates the work the staff does during the summer
- State budget passed legislature and is now waiting for the governor’s approval
President’s Report (Laurie Wall):
- BOG Meeting ideas:
- Fund Raisers
- Chili Cook-Off
- Reverse Evaluation
- Flood recovery – number of people who helped
- Diversity Activities
- Working with faculty
President Elect Report (Bruce Cavitt): nothing to report
Administrative Council Report (Grayson Gordon):
- Faculty Senate discussed having legal coverage if accused of something by a student. Laurie will visit with Rachel Dockery
- Faculty Senate discussed the moral survey & then went to closed session
- Different handbooks for faculty and employees
Secretary’s Report (Kileene Collins): Not present
Treasurer’s Report (Jennifer Walker): $889.64 with 1 outstanding invoice
Department/Committee Reports/Updates/Discussion:
IT: Servers will be down June 4
Library: Collecting book orders
Business Office: June 30 is the fiscal year end for those with budgets & PO approvals
Student Life: Due to budget cuts, donations and/or help for Welcome Week are being sought
Reverse Evaluation: Jared gave an update and asked for feedback on the example provided
New Business:
Staff Senate Polo’s Update (Bruce Cavitt): Order forms will be produced
ADP’s: Grayson will send an email regarding ADP’s
Summer jean wear: Motion made and all approved to obtain permission to wear jeans with Grizzly Gear on Fridays during the summer semester.
Announcements:
- HURTS Donuts will have our grand total on Friday, June 2
- Check leave balances and take vacation days so not to lose them
- Grizzly Golf tournament Friday, June 2
- Emergency Scholarships and grants available for students affected by flood
- Bill Brown retiring June 23; Nominated and motion carried for Staff Emeritus
- Rose Scarlet retiring June 1; Nominated and motion carried for Staff Emeritus
- Donna Bird retiring June 30;Nominated and motion carried for Staff Emeritus
Next meeting is July 6