CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Martini called the meeting to order at 5:05 PM in the University Transfer Center Fireside Room on the Lake Julia Campus of Nicolet College in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
ROLL CALL
Board members present: Gene Carlson, Betty Graveen, Amy Jacobs, Bob Martini, Marcie Metropulos, Betsy Reach. Board member Gregg Albert arrived during the closed session.
Board members absent: George Karling, Kathleen Marshall
Staff present: Bruce Cray, Jim Brown, Dan Groleau, Peter Jensen, Adrian Lorbetske, Mark Switek, Maggie Szostak
Others present: Gene Degner, Paul Marquardt
Notice of the meeting was provided to the media and posted.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as printed.
ROUTINE ITEMS
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PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input. |
CLOSED SESSION
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CLOSED SESSION JACOBS MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY CARLSON, THAT THE NICOLET COLLEGE BOARD MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH WIS. STAT. 19.85(1)(b) AND (c) AND WISCONSIN STATUTE 118.22(2) AND (3), TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS AND STAFFING AND TO HEAR A PROBATIONARY FACULTY MEMBER WHO HAS BEEN GIVEN PRELIMINARY NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL. ROLL CALL VOTE: ALBERT – AYE, CARLSON – AYE, GRAVEEN – AYE, JACOBS – AYE, MARTINI – AYE, METROPULOS – AYE, REACH – AYE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A ROLL CALL VOTE. |
OPEN SESSION
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CARLSON MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY REACH, THAT THE NICOLET COLLEGE BOARD RETURN TO OPEN SESSION. ROLL CALL VOTE: ALBERT – AYE, CARLSON – AYE, GRAVEEN – AYE, JACOBS – AYE, MARTINI – AYE, METROPULOS – AYE, REACH – AYE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A ROLL CALL VOTE. |
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION Chairman Martini reported that the board heard a probationary faculty member who has been given preliminary notice of non-renewal. |
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ACTION ON FINAL NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL METROPULOS MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY REACH, THAT THE NICOLET COLLEGE BOARD ISSUE A NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL TO PROBATIONARY FACULTY MEMBER PETER JENSEN. ROLL CALL: 6 – YES, 1 – NO. MOTION CARRIED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE. |
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PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH Chairman Martini led a discussion on a proposed presidential search timeline. Board members discussed conducting board / staff forums to solicit input on the future direction of the college; the ideal background, experience and strengths to pursue in the next president; and ideas relating to the potential timeline and process. The board also discussed an early summer retreat to develop the profile to be used in the search for the next college president. The board confirmed May 14th for board / staff forums. (Note: The date has been changed to May 15th.) Times of the forums will be determined at a later time. The board confirmed May 30th, from 3 – 7 p.m., for a board retreat. |
CLOSED SESSION
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JACOBS MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY ALBERT, THAT THE NICOLET COLLEGE BOARD MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH WIS. STAT. 19.85(1)(b) AND (c) AND WISCONSIN STATUTE 118.22(2) AND (3), TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS AND STAFFING. ROLL CALL VOTE: ALBERT – AYE, CARLSON – AYE, GRAVEEN – AYE, JACOBS – AYE, MARTINI – AYE, METROPULOS – AYE, REACH – AYE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A ROLL CALL VOTE. |
OPEN SESSION
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CARLSON MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY JACOBS, THAT THE NICOLET COLLEGE BOARD RETURN TO OPEN SESSION. ROLL CALL VOTE: ALBERT – AYE, CARLSON – AYE, GRAVEEN – AYE, JACOBS – AYE, MARTINI – AYE, METROPULOS – AYE, REACH – AYE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A ROLL CALL VOTE. |
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION Chairman Martini reported that the board heard an update on negotiations and staffing. |
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
None.
PUBLIC INPUT
There was no public input.
ADJOURNMENT
ALBERT MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY METROPULOS, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON A VOICE VOTE.
Kathleen Marshall, Secretary
Recorded: Maggie Szostak