Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees Education & Planning Committee

Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees
Education & Planning Committee
September 2, 2015
Presiding: Trustee Joan Geise
Trustees Present: Dr. Karen Blazey, Donald Cass, James DeVaney, M. Joan Geise (late), Barbara Hamlin, John Hicks,
Stephen Martin, Donna Mihalik, John Sheppard, Joshuah Barry
Trustee Excused: all present at this meeting
Staff Present: Dr. Barbara Risser, Joseph Delforte, Jennie Erdle, Kristen Fragnoli, James Fisher, Lenore Friend, Karen
Hopkins, Milton Johnson, Grace Loomis, Mary McLean-Scanlon, Dr. Joseph Nairn, Amy Pauley, John Taylor, Carol
Urbaitis, Kimberly Wager, Sarah Whiffen
Guests: Dr. Peter Carpino
Media present: no representatives present at this meeting
At 4:30 pm, in Trustee Geise’s absence, Trustee Blazey called the FLCC Board of Trustees Education & Planning
Committee meeting to order.
Business
Review August 2015 committee minutes
No discussion or revisions
Enrollment update
Ms. Urbaitis provided an update on 2015-2016 enrollment data.
Resolutions
Adjust the professional service positions roster
Ms. Loomis presented this resolution to adjust the professional service positions roster as follows:
New job description for Finger Lakes Community College:
Title
Instruction & Assessment Reference Librarian
Date Created
8.13.15
Revised job description for Finger Lakes Community College:
New Title
Previous Title
Sr. VP of Administration & Finance (8.15.15)
VP of Administration & Treasurer (4.17.89)
FLCC Student Code of Conduct compliance revisions
Provost Fragnoli presented this resolution to approve the implementation of a revised Student Code of Conduct
policy effective immediately.
There being no further business, at 4:42 p.m., on motion by Trustee Barry and second by Trustee Mihalik, the
Board of Trustees Education & Planning Committee adjourned.
Prepared by,
Submitted by,
Karen A. Hopkins
Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee M. Joan Geise
Chair, Education & Planning Committee
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Next meeting: Wednesday, October 7, 2015; 4:30 p.m.; Carpenter Board Room
Trustee committee members
Joshuah Barry, Dr. Karen Blazey, M. Joan Geise (chair), Donna Mihalik, John Sheppard
FLCC staff liaisons
Kristen Fragnoli, Grace Loomis, Carol Urbaitis
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Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees
Finance & Facilities Committee
September 2, 2015
Presiding: Trustee Donald Cass
Trustees Present: Dr. Karen Blazey, Donald Cass, James DeVaney, M. Joan Geise, Barbara Hamlin, John Hicks,
Stephen Martin, Donna Mihalik, John Sheppard, Joshua Barry
Trustees Excused: all present at this meeting
Staff Present: Dr. Barbara Risser, Joseph Delforte, Jennie Erdle, James Fisher, Kristen Fragnoli, Lenore Friend, Karen
Hopkins, Milton Johnson, Grace Loomis, Mary McLean-Scanlon, Dr. Joseph Nairn, Amy Pauley, John Taylor, Carol
Urbaitis, Kimberly Wager
Guests: Dr. Peter Carpino
Media Present: no representatives present at this meeting
At 4:43 p.m., Trustee Cass called the FLCC Board of Trustees Finance & Facilities Committee meeting to order.
Business
Review August 2015 committee minutes
No discussion or revisions
FLCC 2014-2015 operating budget
Mr. Fisher presented an overview of the 2014-15 operating budget as compared to the 2013-14 fiscal year, and the
fund balance report. Dr. Risser stated that the 2014-15 operating budget was targeted to use $2.4M of the fund
balance; however, if we end the year at 96% of budgeted expenses we would see a surplus of approximately
$170,000. Dr. Risser acknowledged that this is a tremendous accomplishment by Mr. Fisher, his staff and President’s
Cabinet to ensure that the budget is well managed.
Facilities update
Mr. Fisher provided an update on the status of the following FLCC facilities: Geneva Campus Center, FLCC Viticulture
& Wine Center, and main campus projects.
Resolutions
Authorize a transfer to the 2014-18 Strategic Plan reserve fund
Mr. Fisher presented this resolution to authorize the College Treasurer to transfer fiscal year end surplus funds to
this reserve fund not to exceed $500,000 for the purpose of funding the implementation of programs and initiatives
that will be established to support the FLCC 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. Any expenditures from this fund requires
Board of Trustees approval.
Bid renewal: regulated medical waste removal, transportation & disposal
Mr. Fisher presented this resolution to extend the contract of Stericycle, Inc., 4010 Commercial Ave., Northbrook,
IL 60062 for regulated medical waste removal, transportation and disposal from September 4, 2015 through
September 2, 2016 at the current price structure indicated in the contract.
There being no further business, at 4:58 p.m., on motion by Trustee DeVaney and second by Trustee Hamlin, the
FLCC Board of Trustees Finance & Facilities Committee meeting adjourned.
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Prepared by,
Submitted by,
Karen A. Hopkins
Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee Donald Cass
Chair, Finance & Facilities Committee
Next meeting: Wednesday, October 7, 2015; Carpenter Board Room
Immediately following the Education & Planning Committee meeting
Trustee committee members
James DeVaney, Donald Cass (chair), Barbara Hamlin, John Hicks, Stephen Martin
FLCC staff liaisons
James Fisher, Joseph Delforte
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Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees
September 2, 2015
Presiding: Trustee Donna M. Mihalik, Chair
Trustees Present: Dr. Karen Blazey, Donald Cass, James DeVaney, Joan Geise, Barbara Hamlin, John Hicks, Stephen
Martin, Donna Mihalik, John Sheppard, Joshuah Barry
Trustees Excused: all present at this meeting
Staff Present: Dr. Barbara Risser, Joseph Delforte, Jennie Erdle, James Fisher, Kristen Fragnoli, Lenore Friend, Karen
Hopkins, Milton Johnson, Grace Loomis, Mary McLean-Scanlon, Dr. Joseph Nairn, Amy Pauley, John Taylor, Carol
Urbaitis, Kimberly Wager
Guests: Dr. Peter Carpino
Media Present: no representatives present at this meeting
At 4:58 pm, Trustee Mihalik called the FLCC Board of Trustees meeting to order.
Privilege of the Floor (Public Comment)
No speakers at this meeting
Approve the Consent Agenda
Trustee Mihalik called for a motion to approve the following consent agenda items:
August 2015 Board of Trustees committee and board meeting minutes
Approve revisions to the FLCC Student Code of Conduct
Adjust the professional service positions roster
Authorize a transfer to the 2014-18 Strategic Plan reserve fund
Bid renewal: regulated medical waste removal, transportation & disposal
There being no discussion, on motion by Trustee Martin and second by Trustee Hamlin, the FLCC Board of Trustees
approved the aforementioned consent agenda items.
Chair’s Report
Trustee Mihalik referenced the written Chair’s Report included in trustees’ meeting packet.
Trustee Mihalik has established two new ad hoc committees: Board Development and Organizational Sustainability.
Trustees received a document listing membership and charges for each committee.
Trustee Mihalik announced that Trustee Martin has agreed to chair the Presidential Search Committee. Trustee
Martin commented on the seriousness of the search process and reiterated that the process will be transparent
and inclusive.
Trustee Geise announced that SUNY is organizing an open forum on the Regional Community College Councils in
Cooperstown in September. Trustee Mihalik informed the board that there will also be a meeting in Albany on
September 8 or 9 with Vice Chancellor Johanna Duncan-Poitier to discuss the Regional Community College Councils.
Trustee Mihalik will send information to trustees as soon as these meetings are confirmed.
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Discussion: The proposed structure of these Councils is unclear. The Regional Community College Councils have
been enacted into law. We need to determine the views of our local elected officials’ regarding these Councils. We
need to officially voice trustees’ concerns to our legislative delegation.
SUNY trustees are acting on the law, and trustees should reach out to local elected officials to encourage them to
ask the SUNY Board of Trustees to defer action on the Councils for at least ninety days to allow time for a statewide
conversation. Trustees reached consensus that the Board Chair will contact elected officials and Senator Lavalle,
Chair of the Higher Education Committee, on behalf of the Board of Trustees. Trustee Mihalik affirmed that she will
contact local elected officials by telephone and send a letter to Senator Lavalle on behalf of the Board.
President’s Report
Dr. Risser referenced the written President’s Report included in trustees’ meeting packet.
FLCC Excels
Dr. Risser provided an update on the status of the College’s report, entitled “FLCC Excels”. This report will continue
to undergo revisions until it comes before the Board at the October meeting.
Committee Reports
No reports
Trustee Liaison Reports
FLCC Association: Trustee Hamlin
Trustee Hamlin referenced her written FLCC Association report included in the meeting packet.
FLCC Foundation: Trustee Geise
No report
FLCC Projects Committee: Trustees Blazey, DeVaney
No report
FLCC Student Corporation:
No report
Student Perspective: Trustee Barry
 New student orientation was a tremendous success.
 The fall student affairs calendar has been finalized and published.
 The Student Corporation Board convened a retreat to establish goals for the 2015-16 academic year.
Discussion Item
Environmental Scan Overview
Ms. McLean-Scanlon provided an overview of the process and importance of environmental scanning for the
College.
Announcements
September 3: Dierks Bentley concert at CMAC
September 10: Founders’ Day picnic
September 15: annual scholarship dinner
September 16: Founders’ Day luncheon
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Executive Session
At 5:56 pm, Trustee Mihalik called for a motion to convene an Executive Session under the provisions of Section
105 of Article 7 of the Public Officers Law to discuss matters leading to the employment of a particular corporation.
Following executive session, the FLCC Board of Trustees will not return to public session.
On motion by Trustee Blazey and second by Trustee DeVaney, the FLCC Board of Trustees entered into executive
session.
At 7:04 pm, on motion by Trustee Blazey and second by Trustee DeVaney, the FLCC Board of Trustees moved out
of executive session.
At 7:04 pm, on motion by Trustee Blazey and second by Trustee DeVaney, the FLCC Board of Trustees meeting
adjourned.
Prepared by,
Submitted by,
Karen A. Hopkins
Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee Donna M. Mihalik
Chair, FLCC Board of Trustees
Next meeting: Wed., October 7, 2015; Carpenter Board Room; immediately following the Finance & Facilities
Committee meeting
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