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8/19/09
Story by Julie Haas

JCCC trustees approve the college’s 2009-2010 legal budget

The JCCC board of trustees met for their regular monthly meeting August 18.

Lobbyist’s report
Dick Carter, the college’s lobbyist, discussed the state’s continuing budget problems and legislative interim activities.

Awards and recognition

• JCCC received a Key to Independence award from the Heartstrings Community Foundation in recognition of the college’s support of the organization. Heartstrings assists adults with developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent, productive lives through interactions within the community.
• JCCC was named by G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School for 2010, ranked within the top 15 percent of all colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide.

Budget
The board conducted a public hearing regarding the college’s budget. The purpose of the hearing was to allow taxpayers to object to the proposed use of funds and the amount of tax to be levied, and for the board to consider amendments. However, no one came forward to speak and the hearing was concluded.

The board approved the college’s 2009-2010 legal budget. The general fund budget is $134,442,428, a 6 percent decrease from the 2008-2009 budget of $142,917,552.

In this budget, the mill levy assessed for the college will not change for 2009-2010 but will remain the same, at 8.768 mills.

However, the cost-per-credit-hour for students increases by $4 for Kansas residents and $10 for students from outside the state. Johnson County residents pay $69 a credit hour this fall, Kansas residents $84 a credit hour and nonresidents $159 a credit hour.

The college’s budget was built on an anticipated 3 percent decrease in assessed valuation from the county, a 13 percent decrease in funding from the state, and a 3 percent increase in enrollment.

There is no increase in the operating budget except in areas where increases could not be controlled, such as utilities and insurance. Capital expenses are based on need. There is no increase in staffing.

The college’s legal budget will now be filed with the county.

Other action

• The board approved a clinical affiliate agreement with Stonecreek Family Physicians in Manhattan, Kan.
• The board approved a resolution stating the college’s intent to execute and deliver a lease purchase agreement for paying part of the cost of acquiring, constructing, equipping and furnishing a new health education facility at Olathe Medical Center.
• The board approved a resolution authorizing the sale of certificates of participation to provide a portion of the funds for the new health education facility at Olathe Medical Center.
• The board adopted a resolution stating the college’s intent to enter into a loan agreement with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for an ARRA storm water management project on campus.
• The board approved a lease agreement between the college and KU Edwards Campus for the use of classrooms from Aug. 17, 2009, through May 20, 2010, for $30,000, payable in two equal installments (September and January).
• The board approved a proposal from J.E. Dunn Construction for construction-manager-at-risk services for the health education center, including preconstruction services in the amount of $49,000; construction management services at the rate of 2.35 percent of the actual project guaranteed maximum price (GMP) construction cost; general condition costs at the rate of 5.60 percent of the actual project GMP; and performance and payment bond at the rate of 0.70 percent of the actual project. The estimated cost for construction manager at risk services is $1,087,000.
• The board approved the lowest acceptable bid of $103,149 from Cherrystone IT for Cisco equipment.
• The board agreed to renew the college’s annual contract for temporary employment services with A-1 Staffing of Kansas City, Inc., at a total annual expenditure not to exceed $175,000, for temporary employment services at the bookstore.
• The board approved the renewal of the annual contract for painting with T.M.P. for a total annual expenditure not to exceed $100,000.
• The board approved the lowest acceptable bid of $107,482.80 from Regal Distributing for the establishment of an annual price contract for the purchase of coarse paper.
• The board approved the low bid from Building Keepers for window washing at an annual expenditure anticipated not to exceed $80,000.
• The board approved the low bid of $59,713 from Broyles Inc. for a fuel system upgrade.
• The board approved the low bid from Xpedx, for a total expenditure not to exceed $60,000, for the Johnson chemical cleaners’ annual contract, used by the housekeeping staff across campus.
• The board approved the 2009-2010 working agendas for both the Management Committee’s and the Human Resources Committee.
• The board approved vision and mission statements and bylaws for the Performing Arts Series advisory board.
• The board approved a proposal from The Prudential Insurance Company of America for a voluntary group long-term care insurance plan.
• The board approved the treasurer’s report for the month of June 2009.
• The board also approved bids for dental supplies used by the dental hygiene program.

Executive session
The board went into executive session for 45 minutes to discuss matters related to non-elected personnel and consultation with college counsel, which is subject to attorney-client privilege.

Next meeting
The next meeting of the JCCC board of trustees is at 5 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Hugh W. Speer Board Room, 137 GEB. Board of trustee meetings are open to the public. See a copy of the board packet for more details.