Milwaukee Area Technical College District Board
October 27, 2015
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MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
October 27, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The regular monthly meeting of the Milwaukee Area Technical College District Board was held in Open Session on Tuesday,
October 27, 2015, and called to order by Chairperson Wachholzat 5:00p.m. in the Board Room, Room M210, at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus of Milwaukee Area Technical College.
ITEM A.ROLL CALL
Present: Abdulhamid Ali;David Dull; Mark Foley; Mary Isbister; Grace Maizonet (via telephone);José Pérez;Mary Scheibel and Kurt Wachholz. Mary Scheibel arrived at 5:10 p.m.
Excused: Ann Wilson.
ITEM B.COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW
DiscussionChairperson Wachholzindicated that proper notice of the meeting had been given in compliance with the Wisconsin Open Meetings Law.
ITEM C.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C-1Regular Board Meeting: September 22, 2015.
MotionIt was moved by Mr. Foley,seconded by Mr. Pérez, to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting: September 22, 2015.
ActionMotion approved.
ITEM D.COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
ITEM E.APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
FPO-2Bills – September 2015
FPO-3Financial Report – September 2015
FPO-4Human Resources Report
FPO-5Procurement Report
MotionIt was moved by Mr. Dull, seconded by Mr. Foley, toapprove the Consent Agenda.
ActionMotion approved.
ITEM F.CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
InformationMr. Wachholz:
●Commented on and distributed recommendations from Board Retreat that was held at the Milwaukee Yacht Club on October 2.
●Reported he and Director Ali participated in the ACCT Leadership Congress in San Diego, CA.
●Encouraged board members to attend the WTC District Boards Fall meeting in Waukesha.
●Announced the Winter Commencement will take place on Friday, December 11 and encouraged board members to participate.
●Allowed Ms. Maizonet to request of board members to turn in the MATC Promise pledge forms and sign up to read to children in MATC’s Childcare Center.
INFORMATION ITEM
F-1MATC Foundation Report
InformationMr. Dull reported that:
●New board member Norman Barrientos, President of Barrientos Design & Consulting, was elected to the board for a three year term.
●The Board approved the 2015 audited financial statements for the Foundation as presented by auditors from Baker Tilly. There were no material findings.
●Nata Abbott, co-chair of the Invest in Student Success scholarship campaign, and Christine McGee provided an update on the campaign which officially kicked off with the launch of the MATC Promise early in September.
●The Foundation has received a number of significant gifts since the September board meeting, including a $250,000 challenge gift and a $100,000 gift, both from individuals.
●The campaign cabinet will focus on raising an additional $550,000 for the Promise to ensure sufficient funding for the first three cohorts (six years) of the MATC Promise.
●The Foundation’s Executive Committee will begin planning the next steps for raising the funds needed to sustain the MATC Promise for the long-term and will bring it to the full board for discussion in November.
ITEM G.PRESIDENT’S REPORT
InformationDr. Martin:
●Shared with the Board some highlights concerning happenings at MATC from the month of October via PowerPoint.
●Announced there were 1,626 Promise applicants.
●Reported she recently met with several legislators to discuss the MATC Promise and our legislative initiatives. Those legislators were: Alderman Murphy, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Representative Knodl, Alderwoman Coggs and Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch.
●Ceded the rest of her time to Janice Falkenberg, vice president, General Counsel who gave highlights from the Legislative Task Force meeting such as:
Federal:
○New Budget
○ Pell Grant cuts
State:
○Campus Carry Act – Combining efforts with UWM, MSOE, and Marquette and other higher education institutions to show opposition.
○Bills pending with respect to the WRS System and how retirement eligibility is calculated.
ITEM H.STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPORT
InformationMr. Kevin Richter:
●Reported all campuses elected their Student Government Association (SGA) officers for the 2015-2016 school year.
●Announced MATC held a leadership retreat for the various clubs within the District Student Senate (DSS).
●Reported MATC held a career fair at the Oak Creek Campus.
●Stated Mequon Campus had its annual adopt a road clean-up.
●Reported West Allis Campus is starting to organize a service learning project to help sort food for The Hunger Task Force.
●Reported West Allis Campus SGA has passed a resolution to get new furniture in the Stormers Café to replace the currently worn furniture.
●Announced two new clubs were voted in at the last DSS meeting: The Fashion and Retail Society at Oak Creek and the Animation Club at the Milwaukee Campus.
ITEM I.PUBLIC TELEVISION COMMITTEE REPORT
DiscussionMr. Foley gave highlights of the October20, 2015 Public Television Committee Meeting.
Action Item
I-1Recommendation Regarding MATC’s Participation in the FCC Reverse Spectrum Auction
MotionIt was moved by Mr. Foley, seconded by Mr. Dull to approve Recommendation Regarding MATC’s Participation in the FCC Reverse Spectrum Auction.
ActionMotion approved, the roll call vote being as follows:
Ayes:Ali, Dull, Foley, Isbister, Maizonet, Pérez, Scheibel and Wachholz – 8
Noes:None.
ITEM J.EDUCATION, SERVICES, AND STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE REPORT
DiscussionMs. Scheibel gave highlights of the October20, 2015 Education, Services, and Student Success Committee meeting.
Action Item
ESSS-2Resolution to Approve Designation of Milwaukee Area Technical College State Public Officials
MotionIt was moved by Ms. Scheibel, seconded by Mr. Pérez to approveResolution to Approve Designation of Milwaukee Area Technical College State Public Officials.
ActionMotion approved.
ITEM K.FINANCE, PERSONNEL AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
DiscussionMr. Dullgave highlights of the October 22, 2015, Finance, Personnel, and Operations Committee meeting.
Discussion Item
FPO-12Comparison of Other Post-Employment Benefit (OPEB) Trust Contributions
DiscussionMr. Shoreibah presented the item as information.
Action Items
FPO-6Resolution (F0009-10-15)Authorizing the Sale of $1,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2015-2016E of Milwaukee Area Technical College District, Wisconsin
MotionIt was moved by Mr. Dull,seconded by Mr. Ali, to approve Resolution (F0009-10-15Authorizing the Sale of $1,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2015-2016E of Milwaukee Area Technical College District, Wisconsin
DiscussionMr. John Mehan, managing director, Robert W. Baird & Co., distributed and reviewed the Final Pricing Summary for the $1,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2015-2016E.
ActionMotion approved, the roll call vote being as follows:
Ayes: Dull, Foley, Isbister, Maizonet, Pérez, Scheibel, Aliand Wachholz–8
Noes:None.
FPO-7Resolution (F0010-10-15) Authorizing the Issuance of $1,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2015-2016F of Milwaukee Area Technical College District, Wisconsin
MotionIt was moved by Mr. Dull, seconded by Mr. Ali, to approveResolution (F0010-10-15) Authorizing the Issuance of $1,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2015-2016F of Milwaukee Area Technical College District, Wisconsin.
ActionMotion approved, the roll call vote being as follows:
Ayes:Foley, Isbister, Maizonet, Pérez, Scheibel, Ali, Dull and Wachholz– 8
Noes:None.
FPO-8Resolution (F0011-10-15) to Establish FY2015-2016 Tax Levy
MotionIt was moved by Mr. Dull, seconded by Mr. Ali, to approve Resolution (F0011-10-15) to Establish FY2015-2016 Tax Levy
ActionMotion approved, the roll call vote being as follows:
Ayes: Isbister, Maizonet, Pérez, Scheibel,Dull, Foley and Wachholz – 7
Noes:None.
Mr. Ali departed at 6:25 p.m.
FPO-9Resolution (F0012-10-15) to Approve FY2014-2015 Annual Budget Modification
MotionIt was moved by Mr. Dull, seconded by Mr. Pérez, to approve Resolution (F0012-10-15) to Approve FY2014-2015 Annual Budget Modification.
ActionMotion approved, the roll call vote being as follows:
Ayes:Maizonet, Pérez, Scheibel, Ali, Dull, Foley, Isbister and
Wachholz – 8
Noes:None.
Mr. Ali returned at 6:29 p.m.
FPO-10Resolution (F0013-10-15) to Approve FY2015-16 Annual Budget Modification
MotionIt was moved by Mr. Dull, seconded by Mr. Ali, to approve Resolution (F0013-10-15) to Approve FY2015-2016 Annual Budget Modification.
ActionMotion approved, the roll call vote being as follows:
Ayes:Pérez, Scheibel, Ali, Dull, Foley, Isbister, Maizonet and Wachholz - 8
Noes:None.
FPO-11Employee Handbook Policy Approvals
a.Attendance and Punctuality
b.Hiring, Transfer and Promotion
c.Tuition Reimbursement and Waiver
MotionIt was moved by Mr. Dull, seconded by Mr. Ali, to approve Employee Handbook Policy Approvals
a.Attendance and Punctuality
b.Hiring, Transfer and Promotion
c.Tuition Reimbursement and Waiver
ActionMotion approved.
ITEM L.OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS
- Future Agenda Items
Concealed Carry Resolution Recommendations.
- Date of Next Meeting
Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting, Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Board Room (M210)
ITEM M.FCC Spectrum Auction Strategy Considerations***
ITEM N.President’s Quarterly Evaluation****
MotionIt was moved by Mr. Dull, seconded by Mr. Foley to convene into Closed Session pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(e) to discuss Item M, FCC Spectrum Auction Strategy Considerations, to discuss strategy and to deliberate on public business which entails competitive matters requiring a Closed Session and Section 19.85 (1)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes to discuss Item N, President’s Quarterly Evaluation to consider performance data of the President over whom the Board exercises responsibility. The Board may reconvene into Open Session to take action on matters discussed in Closed Session under Items M and/or N.
ActionMotion approved, the roll call vote being as follows:
Ayes:Scheibel, Ali, Dull, Foley, Isbister, Maizonet, Pérez and Wachholz – 8
Noes:None.
*This meeting may be conducted in part by telephone.Telephone speakers will be available to allow the public to hear those parts of the proceedings that are open to the public.
** Action may be taken on any agenda item, whether designated as an action item or not. Agenda items may be moved into Closed Session for discussion when it becomes apparent that a Closed Session is appropriate under Section 19.85 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The board may return into Open Session to take action on any item discussed in Closed Session.
***It is anticipated that this item may be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
****It is anticipated that this item may be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
José Pérez
Secretary