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Staff Senate Meeting Minutes November 10, 2022

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Date/Location:

November 10, 2022 – 10:30am via Zoom **Due to internet outage, meeting was cut short**

In Attendance: Bryan Moore, Kileene Collins, Alex Graham, Vickie Petkovic, Sophia Skinner, CJ Collins, Alyssa Collins, Christina Kerley, Sheila Barton, Donna Monticelli, Alex Cochran, Douglas Cooley, Trish Smith, Jared Phay, Mark White, Trace Winfrey, Luke Hurtt, Brittney Adkisson, Kelly Becker, Mike Scheidt, Heath Lair, Pam Tate, Neva Parrott, Rebekah McKinney, Yvonne Bowers, Greta Myers, Biff Bird, Lindsey Hicks, Kristi Huff, and Deana Bell

Approval of Agenda – Motion to approve agenda, seconded, and motion carried

Approval of January Meeting Minutes – Motion to approve the Oct 13, 2022, meeting minutes, seconded, and motion carried

Chancellor’s Report – Not present, no report

Welcome Guests

  • Linda Wulff-Risner, Faculty Senate Chair – not present, no report
  • Denise Lofton, SGF HR – Senior Benefits Specialist
    • Reminder to complete Open Enrollment by December 1
  • Stacy Tintocalis – United Way
    • Dec 15 deadline to complete the pledge card
    • 10 local agencies benefit from United Way donations
      • 37th Judicial Casa
      • Agape House
      • Christos House
      • Samaritan Outreach
      • Fulton Co. Scholarship fund
      • Ozarks YMCA
      • Boys & Girls Club
      • Special Olympics
      • Girl Scouts
      • Imaginary Library
    • Payroll deduct is an option
    • Nov 15, Lunch & Learn on campus (send RSVP to Alyssa Collins)

President’s Report (Bryan Moore)

  • Welcome New Staff
    • Luke Hurtt – Director of Student Life & Development
    • Kara Wilson – Director of Correctional Programs
  • Chili Cook-Off & Sweet Tea proceeds – $176
    • Vickie Petkovic reported she will make a donation to bring the total to $200
    • OZH Mammography travel unit?
    • Add to Staff Senate fund?
    • Other ideas
      • Donate to the Sadie Brown Cemetery or United Way
      • Donate to staff member’s GoFund Me to help with medical costs for family member

  • **Due to an internet outage, our meeting ended here. Bryan Moore sent an email stating he will follow-up on any stipulations regarding the above donation idea and it will be discussed during our next meeting.  The following are informational items that were listed on the agenda.

  • Staff Excellence in University Service Award
    • Nomination deadline November 11
    • Go to: http://www.missouristate.edu/seusa
  • Angel Tree Challenge
    • Challenged by Faculty Senate
    • See Student Services, Lybyer 207 to adopt an angel

President Elect Report (Vickie Petkovic) – no report

Secretary Report (Kileene Collins) – no report

Treasurer Report (Alex Graham) – $1,813.49 (The amount reported during October meeting)

Department Updates, Announcements, and Committee Updates/Reports

  • Departmental Reports
    • Human Resources (Alyssa Collins)
  • The GAP “Grizzly Give Back Day” is this Friday. The team will be helping with the Musical Salute to Veterans at the WP Civic Center
  • United Way Campaign: Join us today in supporting Heart of the Ozarks United Way. Our campus goal this year is $6,250. Make your donation by completing the pledge card and sending it to Alyssa Collins in Kellett Hall by the Dec 15 deadline. A lunch and learn will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 11:30-12:30 in Lybyer 205. Join us for presentations by Stacy Tintocalis, executive director, and United Way partner agencies. Free pizza will be served! Please RSVP by Friday, Nov. 11.
  • Take Action – Open Enrollment: Missouri State University’s open enrollment for the 2023 benefits year will run from Nov. 1, 2022 through Dec. 1, 2022. Open enrollment is the annual period during which you can elect/decline/or make changes to your medical, dental, vision, and cafeteria/flexible spending plans for the upcoming calendar year. Visit the HR Blog for additional information on new identity protection insurance, a guaranteed issue for Short Term Disability benefits, reduced rates for vision coverage, and wellness incentives during open enrollment. Even if you don’t have changes, you should complete open enrollment to review your plan(s) for accuracy, verify that your personal information is up to date, and make sure you have beneficiaries updated.
  • Virtual Employee Benefits Fair: We are pleased to announce that we are hosting a virtual benefit fair. The virtual Benefit fair is interactive. Attendees will find out more information about benefits by visiting virtual tables and be entered for prizes. Participants can invite a guest to attend. The virtual fair will run con-current with open enrollment and be available for viewing from Nov. 1 through Dec. 1, 2022.

Upcoming Events & Important Dates: For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/

  • 11/18/22 – Workforce Development Lunch & Learn

Next Meeting: December 8, 2022, at 10:30am via Zoom

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned approximately at 11:00 due to internet outage