SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
Saturday, April 14, 10:00 a.m.
Administrative Office
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF FILING MEETING NOTICE AND POSTING OF THE AGENDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING ACT.
The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges met in special session at 10:00 a.m., April 14, 2007, Regional University System of Oklahoma Administrative Office,
II. CALL TO ORDER AND REGENTS’ ROLL CALL
Chair Stansberry called the meeting to order. Roll call established the presence of a quorum with nine Regents present.
Mark Stansberry, Chair, Position 8
Belva Howard, Vice Chair, Position 2
Joe Anna Hibler, Secretary, Position 3
Harold Jackson, Regent, Position 1
Jan Gordon, Regent, Position 4
Mickey Thompson, Regent, Position 5
Richard Ryerson, Regent, Position 6
Ann Holloway, Regent, Position 7
Sandy Garrett, Regent, Position 9
Vice Chair Belva Howard recognized those in attendance:
Others in attendance
John Yeutter, President, Faculty Association of Northeastern
Dale Denwalt, Reporter, The Northeastern, student newspaper of
Dustin Woods, Photographer, The Northeastern, student newspaper of
Charlie Babb, General Counsel
III. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
No report.
IV. R. #234 EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:10 a.m. Regent Hibler made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to convene in executive session pursuant to 25 O. S. §307 (B) (1) to discuss hiring an Acting or Interim President of Northeastern State University.
Voting for the motion: Regents Stansberry, Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon, Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Garrett.
Voting against the motion: None
V. ANNOUNCEMENT TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION
The board reconvened in public session at 11:15 a.m.
R. #235 NAME NSU ACTING PRESIDENT
Regent Gordon made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to appoint Vice President for Administration Kim Cherry as the Acting President for NSU until such time as President Williams can resume his duties.
Voting for the motion: Regents Stansberry, Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon, Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Garrett.
Voting against the motion: None
Chairman Stansberry stated that President Larry Williams has the full support of the Board. Until President Williams can return to work, NSU needs a capable officer to fill the President’s role, particularly in budgetary and administrative matters. The Board looks forward to working with Kim Cherry who is very capable and who has expertise in these areas. We also look forward to President William’s return to work.
VI. R. #236 EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 11:25 a.m. Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, to convene in executive session pursuant to 25 O. S. §307 (B) (1) to discuss hiring a president of Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Voting for the motion: Regents Stansberry, Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon, Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Garrett.
Voting against the motion: None
VII. ANNOUNCEMENT TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION
The board reconvened in public session at 1:30 p.m.
R. #237 REOPEN SEOSU PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH
Regent Howard made the motion, seconded by Regent Garrett to reopen the search for the presidency at SEOSU and to extend the Board’s appreciation to the search committee and the SEOSU community for their input on the initial search.
Voting for the motion: Regents Howard, Thompson, Garrett, Gordon, Hibler, Stansberry.
Voting against the motion: Regents Jackson, Holloway, Ryerson.
VIII. R. #238 EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 1:40 p.m. Regent Gordon made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, to convene in executive session pursuant to 25 O. S. §307 (B) (1) to discuss the evaluation of the Executive Director.
Voting for the motion: Regents Stansberry, Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon, Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Garrett.
Voting against the motion: None
IX. ANNOUNCEMENT TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION
The board reconvened in public session at 3:00 p.m. No action was taken regarding items discussed in Executive Session
X. R. #239 EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 3:05 p.m. Regent Hibler made the motion, seconded by Regent Gordon, to convene in executive session pursuant to 25 O. S. §307 (B) (4) for confidential communications with General Counsel concerning a pending claim.
Voting for the motion: Regents Stansberry, Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon, Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Garrett.
Voting against the motion: None
XI. RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION
The Board reconvened in public session at 3:30 p.m. No action was taken regarding items discussed in Executive Session
XII. NEW BUSINESS
Regent Stansberry encouraged the regents to attend and promote the Best of the Best Centennial Dinner and Celebration on April 30, 2007. It promises to be a great event for RUSO.
XIII. R. #240 ADJOURNMENT
Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to adjourn the meeting at 3:45 p.m.
Voting for the motion: Regents Stansberry, Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon, Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Garrett.
Voting against the motion: None
Submitted by:
__________________________________ _________________________
Mark Stansberry Joe Anna Hibler
Chair Secretary
Minutes approved by the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges this________day
of _________________, ________.
The next regular meeting of the Regional University System of Oklahoma is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. May 17, 2007,