MPCC Board of Governors Wrap

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

11/20/24 

MPCC Board of Governors meeting wrap up report

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

The Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors met for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Room 200 of W.W. Wood on the North Platte Community College - North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, Neb.

Board Chair Cynthia Duncan started the meeting with a roll call. In addition to Duncan, those present were MPCC President Ryan Purdy and Board members: Jo Etta Brown, Matthew Broz, Kirk Crawley, Dr. Ben Lashley, Ernie Mehl, Tyler Pribbeno and Tricia Schaffer. Board members Kim Korgan, Ted Klug Jr. and Kent Miller were absent and excused.

NPCC student trustee Jaelyn Dicke and MCC student trustee Kendree Kern were also present.

2. OPEN FORUM (Comments from students, faculty, staff, public and Board) 

a. English Instructor Jessie Lovett updated the Board about the distance learning opportunities available to MPCC students.

b. Warren Brookson was introduced as the new Dean of Enrollment Services.

c. Board Member Tyler Pribbeno thanked Dr. Jody Tomanek for her recent participation in representing MPCC around the state.

d. Board Member Ernie Mehl provided an update on the recent NCCA Meeting in Norfolk.

c. Business instructor Cathy Nutt was named the 2024 Mid-Plains Community College faculty member of the year at the recent NCCA annual meeting. She was introduced to the Board. 

d. Kayla Thurman, Director of Early Entry and Program Development, was named the 2024 Mid-Plains Community College administrator of the year at the recent NCCA annual meeting. She was introduced to the Board.

3. CONSENT ITEMS. On a single consent motion, the board approved: 

a. Minutes from October 23rd Board Work Session & Regular Meeting 

b. Financial Report for October 

4. ACTIONS REQUIRED BY LAW

a. The Board approved bills for October in the amount of $1,854,098.34. 

b. The Board approved the audit report as presented by Dana F. Cole & Company in the Board's Work Session.  

c. The Board approved the 2025 Nebraska Community College dues in the amount of $77,041.44. 

d. The Board approved the bid of $88,730.00 from Yanda’s for McCook's East Campus conference room and vestibule technology.   

e. The Board approved the base bid from CDW for televisions and projectors for the McCook East Campus in the amount of $52,733.52.

f. The Board approved the bid from Steele’s Construction in the amount of $65,000 for the demolition and the reconstruction of the existing block and brick structure on the west side of the W.W. Wood building.

g. The Board approved the resolution to continue membership in the Nebraska Community College Insurance Trust (NCCIT) for an additional three-year period commencing on July 1, 2025 and continuing through June 30, 2028. 

h. The Board approved the proposal for D1 Athletic Scholarship Waivers as presented for inclusion into Board Policy #5210 for consideration next month.

i.  The Board approved the low bid for the NPCC North Campus fuel tank removal and replacement from Midwest Petroleum in the amount of $333,529.96. 

j. The Board approved moving the January 15, 2025 Board meeting to the McCook East Campus. 

k. The Board approved the sole source bid from Gaumard for an advanced interdisciplinary patient simulator at a cost of $158,149.72 utilizing Perkins funds and the 3-year equipment plan money. 

l. The Board approved an increase of 3.3% in tuition and fees for 2025-26.

m. The Board approved the overall housing and meal rates as presented which include increases between 3.7 to 4.0% per semester dependent on location and meal plan selected. 

5. REPORTS

a. Cabinet Reports: The Board heard reports from MPCC President Ryan Purdy, Vice President of Academic Affairs and NPCC Dr. Jody Tomanek, Vice President of Student Affairs and MCC Kelly Rippen, Vice President of Administrative Services Mike Steele, Director of Human Resources Rebecca Wrage and Director of Marketing & Public Information Daniel Stinman.

6. CLOSED SESSION

a. The Board went into closed session at 8:08 p.m. to discuss negotiations. The Board reconvened in open session at 9:28 p.m. No action was taken. 

7. ADJOURNMENT  

Upon hearing no further business, the Board moved to adjourn at 9:29 p.m. The next Board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18 in North Platte.

FUTURE REPORTS

February – Retention and Enrollment
March – Program Scorecard
March – Accreditation Report
April – Three-year Instructional Equipment Plan
April – Quarterly Facilities Master Plan
April – Quarterly Financial Report
April – Three-year Capital Improvement Plan
May – CCPE Program Reviews
July – Quarterly Facilities Master Plan
July – Quarterly Financial Report
July – Institutional Advancement and Grants
October - Quarterly FMP Report
UPCOMING MEETINGS

December 18 - Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
January 15 - Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., McCook Community College East Campus
February 19 - Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus
March 19 - Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, W.W. Wood Building, North Platte Community College North Campus