The Executive Committee of the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Board of Trustees convened a meeting on Friday, October 11, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. in the Simpson Building. John Parham, Chair, presided.
The following members of the Executive Committee were present: Joe Brumit, Frances Ramsey, Matt Kern, and Roger Metcalf.
Others present for the meeting included: Dirk Wilmoth, Vice President, Business and Finance/CFO; Chris Campbell, College Attorney; and Carolyn Rice, Secretary to the Board.
At 4:03 p.m., Chair Parham called the meeting to order.
Closed Session
Mr. Kern moved that the Trustees enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a) (1) and (3) in order to discuss confidential personnel matters pursuant to G.S. 115D-27-29 and under subsection(a)(3) to receive advice from the Board Attorney regarding the following lawsuit: Parmar v. A-B Tech, et al. 18 CVS 525. Dr. Metcalf seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
On a motion properly made, the Committee returned to open session at 4:15 p.m.
Connect NC Bond Project: Elm Restroom Renovations
For information only, Dr. Wilmoth stated that on December 12, 2016, the Board gave the Board Chair the authority to approve Connect NC Bond project paperwork during the months that the Board of Trustees does not meet. Dr. Wilmoth then informed the Committee that the College is seeking the use of Connect NC Bond funds to move forward with the renovations of the restrooms in the Elm Building by reconfiguring and making them ADA compliant.
Chair Parham signed the Elm Restroom Renovation project request.
Presidential Search Firm
After discussing the action of the full Board of Trustees to seek search firm proposals, the Executive Committee agreed to issue an RFP (Request for Proposals) to at least three outside search firms to aid with the Presidential Search Process. The Search Firm will be asked to review and provide an unranked list of approximately 15 candidates from the current applicant pool for the President’s position. The Firm will also be asked to supplement the applicant pool with additional candidates and recommend other services to the Board.
The Firms will be asked to respond to the RFQ within two weeks.
The Executive Committee will reconvene on October 30 at 4:00 PM and select a Firm to present to the full Board for final approval on November 4, 2019.
The Committee also agreed that Mr. Campbell will notify the current applicants that the Board has decided to hire a Search Frim to vet and supplement the applicant pool. Mr. Campbell will request their permission to share their application with the search firm. Chair Parham will notify the College and Board of Trustees of the Board’s decision, as well.
Interim President
Mr. Campbell will request a letter of interest and salary requirements from potential Interim Presidents.
Called Meeting
The Committee agreed to have a Called Board meeting on November 4 to discuss the Search Firm, and an Interim President, and to review the College’s Budget in depth.
Adjourn
On a motion properly made the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. by unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn H. Rice
Board Secretary