Jefferson College public meetings in 2020
7 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine items and ratify several contracts and purchases, including an emergency roof repair, a new canopy for the Area Technical School, lab tables, and IT services. The meeting is held virtually and in-person due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted via email.
- Ratified $32,242 emergency roof repair for Technology Center by Glandt Roofing
- Awarded $103,970 contract to Aspire Construction for ATS Metal Fabrication Lab canopy
- Approved $32,093.75 purchase of five lab tables from Flinn Scientific
- Ratified $16,000 for additional Blackboard storage and $19,500 for Canvas migration services
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial statement, and curriculum matters
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees held a special meeting on October 22, 2020, with both virtual and in-person components due to COVID-19. The board approved three contracts: air filter units for campus buildings, a consultant for Banner software implementation, and an API connector for the learning management system. They also accepted the resignation of the Director of Public Safety Programs and entered into a closed session for legal matters.
- Approved $281,850 contract with IFS of Fenton, MO for Global Plasma Solutions air filter units at Hillsboro and Arnold campuses
- Approved $25,058 contract with Ellucian for Banner Faculty Load and Compensation implementation consulting
- Approved $24,000 contract with Fischer for Learning Management System API connector
- Accepted resignation of Diane Scanga, Director of Public Safety Programs, effective November 2, 2020
- Entered into closed session per RSMo. 610.021.1 for legal matters
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting, which included a closed executive session for legal matters and an open session. The board approved the agenda, warrants, and a consent agenda covering minutes, financial statements, investments, faculty load, curriculum, and 2021 meeting dates. It also made appointments to the Board Administration Team and Budget Review Subcommittee, and authorized publication of the notice of vacancies for the 2021 trustee election.
- Approved warrants as presented (attached lists)
- Approved consent agenda including financial statement, investments report, faculty load, curriculum matters, and 2021 meeting dates
- Appointed Board Administration Team for collective bargaining with Faculty Association; Daryl Gehbauer as Team Chair
- Appointed Budget Review Subcommittee members
- Authorized publication of Notice of Vacancies for 2021 Board of Trustees election (two seats, filing Dec 15, 2020 – Jan 19, 2021)
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting, partly virtual due to COVID-19, and approved several routine items including the consent agenda, warrants, and the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan. The board also authorized a public hearing on the 2020 tax rate and re-adopted a conflicts of interest policy. The meeting included a closed executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and negotiation matters.
- Approved 2020-2025 Strategic Plan (second reading)
- Authorized public hearing on 2020 tax rate before September 10, 2020 meeting
- Approved warrants as presented
- Re-adopted Conflicts of Interest and Substantial Interests Disclosure Policy
- Entered closed session citing RSMo. 610.021.1, .2, .3, .9
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees is holding a virtual work session to discuss the 2020-2021 budget, receive an admissions and marketing presentation, and hear an update on the college's response to COVID-19. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.
- Discussion of 2020-2021 budget
- Admissions and marketing presentation by Carrie Greer and Roger Barrentine
- Update on Jefferson College's response to COVID-19
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees held a telephonic meeting due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. They approved a resolution retroactively authorizing the president to take actions to continue education and ensure health and safety, including transitioning to online learning and suspending normal operations. The board also approved routine items such as warrants, consent agenda, and faculty promotions.
- Approved COVID-19 emergency resolution granting president broad authority (e.g., remote operations, leave, contract bidding suspension)
- Approved 16 faculty promotions for 2020-2021 academic year
- Approved warrants as presented
- Adopted consent agenda including financial statement, investments report, and curriculum matters
- Meeting held telephonically due to state of emergency
Board Of Trustees: 2015 - 2024 Archive
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on March 12, 2020, approving routine items and several new business actions. The board entered executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters, then returned to open session to approve the agenda, warrants, and consent agenda items. New business included awarding a $32,303.23 forklift purchase to Benco of St. Charles and a three-year pest control contract to Roberts Pest Control of Festus, with an option to extend two more years. The board also adopted revisions to policies on employee recognition and salary administration.
- Approved purchase of a Hyundai forklift from Benco of St. Charles, Missouri, for $32,303.23, funded 75% by Enhancement Grant funds and 25% by College Plant funds.
- Awarded a three-year pest control contract to Roberts Pest Control of Festus, Missouri, with an option to extend for an additional two years, starting March 16, 2020.
- Adopted revisions to Board Policy II-017 (Employee Recognition Program) and Board Procedure IV-006.01 (Salary Administration Plan) on second reading.
- Approved warrants and consent agenda items including minutes, financial statement, investments report, faculty load, and curriculum matters.
- Entered closed session citing Missouri statutes for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters.