The MCC Board of Trustees held its meeting in the Warshof Conference Center, R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, Monroe B on the Brighton Campus on Monday, August 8. After welcoming
new trustees Mike Barker, Carla Palumbo and Omran Omar, the Board took the following actions:
1. Accepted the Interim Financial Reports as of May 31 and June 30, 2016.
2. Authorized the purchase of items over $20,000 as listed for the months of May and June 2016.
3. Approved the following certificate, subject to the approval by the State University of New York: Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor.
4. Adopted the revisions to the Password Policy effective August 8, 2016. Attached.
5. Tabled the Academic Calendar for 2018-19.
6. Approved unpaid leave for professional advancement in accordance with Article 18 of the contractual agreement between Monroe Community College and the Faculty Association for the period of September 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 for Verdis Robinson, Anthropology/History/Political Science/Sociology.
7. Approved an unpaid leave of absence in accordance with Article 18 of the contractual agreement between Monroe Community College and the Faculty Association for the period of July 8, 2016 – August 8, 2016 for Ebony Caldwell, Title III.
8. Approved the appointment of Kimberly McKinsey-Mabry as Dean, Business and Community Engagement effective September 1, 2016.
9. Approved the phased-in retirement for the following individuals in accordance with Article 27 Section E of the contractual agreement between Monroe Community College and the Faculty Association: in the Visual and Performing Arts Department, Susan Ferrari-Rowley (June 30, 2019) and in the Business Administration/Economics Department, Christopher Sardone (August 31, 2019)
10. Expressed its sincere appreciation for professional services, and in recognition of their years of dedicated service to the College, appointed the following, at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees, to Emeritus Status:
Emeritus Dean of Science, Health and Business:
Laurel Sanger
Professor Emeritus
Lynn Bartholome, English/Philosophy
Michelle Bartell, Hospitality
Paula Fahy, Human Services
W. Michael Goho, Engineering Science/Physics
Kenneth Humphrey, ESOL/Transitional Studies
Pamela Korte, Nursing
Joseph McCauley, Business Administration/Economics
Eileen Morris, ESOL/Transitional Studies
Mary-Jo Popovici, Visual and Performing Arts
Barry Walker, Business Administration/Economics
Associate Professor Emeritus
Ellen Baker, ESOL/Transitional Studies
Douglas Brooks, English/Philosophy
Edward Grissing, Engineering Science/Physics
Deborah Mohr, Library Services
Richard Stewart, Mathematics
11. Approved the promotions of adjunct faculty effective September 1, 2016. (See related Tribune article for list of promoted individuals.)
12. Approved non-rank promotions in accordance with Article 52 of the contractual agreement between Monroe Community College and the Faculty Association effective September 1, 2016. (See related Tribune article for list of promoted individuals.)
13. Approved the adjustment of the 2016/2017 base annual salaries in accordance with Article 46, Salary Equity of the Faculty Association Contractual Agreement. Adjusted salaries will be effective September 1, 2016.
14. Approved the reappointment of Lloyd Holmes, vice president, Student Services; Todd Oldham, vice president, Economic Development and Innovative Workforce Services; Hezekiah Simmons, chief financial officer and vice president, Administrative Services; and Andrea Wade, provost and vice president, Academic Services, effective September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017.
15. Approved a salary increase of 2% for the 2016 – 2017 fiscal year for Officers and Non-Contract Administrators.
16. Approved a resolution expressing sincere appreciation to Howard Konar for his dedication to Monroe Community College and declared that he may be hereafter recognized as an Honorary Trustee of Monroe Community College, effective August 8, 2016.
17. Approved the 2017 meeting calendar of the Board of Trustees. (The meeting dates are February 6, March 6, April 3, June 5, August 14, October 2 and December 4.)
18. Elected board officers to serve until the next Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees and/or until their successors have been elected and qualified. Officers are Chair John Bartolotta, Vice Chair Grace Tillinghast and Secretary Linda Hall.
19. Conducted an Executive Session pursuant to Public Officers Law §105, subsection (e): collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law and (f): the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation.
20. Approved a new employment contract with President Anne M. Kress effective September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2021.
21. Approved a 2% increase to the annual salary of President Anne M. Kress effective September 1, 2016.
The Board heard presentations from Vice President for Economic Development and Innovative Workforce Services Todd Oldham on initiatives within his division; President Anne M. Kress on the Strategic Plan, Direction Four; and Chair of the MCC Foundation Board of Directors Jeremy Wolk on the Foundation activities.