Board of Directors Meeting
College Drive Campus-John & Pat Stewart Board Room
November 16, 2023
Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rick Clark, Ben Collier, Amanda Collins, Vicki McGinnis, Roxanne Neal, Laynee Stanley, John C. Stewart, Jr.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Laura Patrick, Ann Perkins
ALSO PRESENT:
Kayla Acosta, Taylor Alexander, Kellie Allen, Karen Blevins, Larry Ferguson, Steve Flouhouse, Pam Miller, Brooke Seasor, Steve Woodburn
CALL TO ORDER
Board Chair, Rick Clark, called the meeting to order at 8:43 a.m. A quorum was present.
WELCOME NEW BOD MEMBERS
SGA President, Laynee Stanley, was introduced to Board members.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Members reviewed the minutes of the August 21, 2023, meeting. It was noted that the reference date of the minutes listed on the agenda was incorrect (should have been 08-21-23). Pam will correct that. John Stewart made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Vicki McGinnis seconded the motion. All voted to approve the minutes.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY
Chair Clark announced that Ann Perkins was to be sworn in as a Board of Directors member; but the ceremony would not be held today due do to Ann’s absence. Plans are to hold the ceremony at the next scheduled meeting (02-21-24).
OFFICER NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
In Ann Perkins absence, Ben Collier presented the proposed slate of Board Officers:
- John C. Stewart, Jr. - Chair
- Ann Perkins - Vice-Chair
- Amanda Collins - Secretary
OFFICER ELECTION
Chair, Rick Clark, asked for a motion to accept the slate of officers as stated. Ben Collier made the motion, seconded by Vicki McGinnis. Chair Clark asked if there was any discussion, there was none. All voted in favor.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Ferguson gave a college update using a PowerPoint presentation (copy attached). Following the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan of People, Process, and Partners and the four categories that the Board will use to evaluate his performance, Dr. Ferguson informed the Board regarding areas of improvement, including an outstanding graduation rate of 59.2% and being an ASPEN Institute, top 150 Community Colleges in America. In addition, he briefly discussed hot topics for 2024.
In closing, Dr. Ferguson announced that the federal government has made a change that will allow the incarcerated eligible to receive PELL grant monies. ACTC is working to begin instruction at the Sandy Hook facility.
BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS
Rick Clark, congratulated leadership, and staff, for the Aspen Institute Award. He congratulated the new slate of officers and said it has been a pleasure to serve the Board as Chair. It was announced that the Board is still waiting on a replacement member due to Robert Maher’s resignation.
Those in attendance thanked John for his service as Chair and looked forward to continuing work with him throughout his appointment.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:32 a.m. by Chair Rick Clark.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Miller, Recorder
