The Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Board of Trustees convened a meeting on Monday, January 27, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. in the Brumit Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality. John Parham, Chair, presided.
The following members of the Board were present: Leah Ashburn, Theresa Banks, Gene Bell, Joe Brumit, Ron Edgerton, Mike Fryar, Vijay Kapoor, Matt Kern, Roger Metcalf, and Frances Ramsey.
Others present for the meeting included: Joseph Barwick, Executive Leadership Associates; Myra Johnson, Executive Leadership Associates; Mike Taylor, Executive Leadership Associates; Chris Campbell, College Attorney; and Carolyn Rice, Secretary to the Board.
Call To Order
Chair Parham read the ethics statement. No conflicts of interest were reported. Ms. Rice called roll. A quorum was present.
Closed Session
Chair Parham asked for a motion to go into Closed Session.
At 3:05 p.m., Mr. Brumit moved that the Trustees of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College go into closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) to consider the qualifications and conditions of initial employment of a public officer and subsection (a)(3) to discuss matters covered by the attorney-client privilege. Mr. Kapoor seconded the motion.
Return To Open Session
On a motion by Mr. Kern, seconded by Mr. Brumit, the Board returned to open session at 5:45 p.m.
Action Items
3. A. Dr. Metcalf moved to approve February 11, February 18, and February 25, 2020, as the final interview dates for the Presidential candidates. Mr. Brumit seconded the motion, which was approved by unanimous consent.
3. B. Mr. Fryar moved to approve the Schedule for Campus Visits by the Finalists. Mr. Edgerton seconded the motion, which was approved by unanimous consent.
3. C. Mr. Kapoor moved to approve the formation of a “College Leaders Group” who will be included in the selection process for the next President. Ms. Ashburn seconded the motion which was approved by unanimous consent.
3. D. Ms. Ashburn moved to delegate the development of the interview questions to the Executive Committee and to have a representative from the Executive Leadership Associates involved with the forums and interviews. Mr. Fryar seconded the motion which was approved by unanimous consent.
3. E. The Board agreed to have Dr. Parham announce the finalists to the College publicly during the Board of Trustees meeting on February 6, 2020.
Adjourn
On a motion made by Mr. Kapoor, seconded by Ms. Ramsey, the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. by unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn H. Rice
Board Secretary