KOMA Board chair Shirley Brown-vanarsdale asked Mark Ferguson, college counsel, to communicate the findings and results of an inquiry and investigation as to whether the college violated the Kansas Open Meetings Act during an executive session of the board meeting on Feb. 19. Ferguson reviewed statements made in the media, notes made when investigating the matter, the minutes of the meeting, relevant statutes, and interpretation of KOMA both by the Kansas courts and the office of the attorney general. He also spoke with the Kansas attorney generals office and an assistant district attorney in Johnson County. After a complete review of the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations, he is of the opinion that no violations of KOMA occurred at the February meeting and that the board fully complied with the Kansas Open Meetings Act and with its own board policies related to conducting an executive session. Faculty Association Mike Martin, president of the Faculty Association, reviewed aspects of the current negotiation process and announced the associations endorsement of four candidates for the board election: Bob Drummond, Peter Jouras, Melody Rayl and Stephanie Sharp. Student Senate Andre Jones, Senate president, gave the board an overview of upcoming events, such as Daffodil Day on March 27 and a rally to show appreciation for the colleges championship teams on April 1. Foundation Trustee Don Weiss reviewed upcoming Foundation events, including the Dollars for ...



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Lobbyists report Dick Carter, the colleges lobbyist, updated the board about legislative activities in Topeka, including an analysis of the state budget, bills related to higher education and other legislative matters of interest. Awards and recognition · The board congratulated JCCC student Jose Ignacio Carvajal-Regidor, who is the recipient of a national Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which honors excellence by supporting outstanding community college students with financial need to transfer and complete their bachelors degree at the nations top four-year colleges and universities. In the fall, he plans to attend American University, Washington DC, pursuing a career teaching Latin American history or literature. · The board recognized members of jcccs Leadership Development Group for their work with Harvesters last month and for the food they collected and delivered. · The board recognized interior design students Lauren Wilkinson, Rebecca Emley and Robyn Betterton for their work decorating the cottage at the recent Symphony Showhouse. 2009-2010 budget The board approved the colleges 2009-2010 management budget of $134442391, which is 6 percent lower than the 2008-2009 budget of $142917552. The budget was built on these assumptions: Wed see a 4 percent decrease in assessed valuation from the county, a 13 percent decrease in funding from the state and a 3 percent increase in enrollment. The mill levy will not change but will remain the ...



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