August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to order and establish quorum.
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2. Approval of Agenda
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3. Patron's Concerns - 3 minutes
Description:
"Persons who wish to address the Board of Trustees regarding items on the agenda may do so as that agenda item is called. Persons who wish to address the Board of Trustees regarding items not on the agenda and that are under the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees may do so at this time when called upon by the Chair. Comments on personnel matters and matters pending in court are not permitted. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Any presentation is for information purposes only. No action will be taken."
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4. New Business
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4.a. Thrive Annual Celebration, November 20, 2026
Speaker(s):
Chi Wiggin
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4.b. PSI Insurance
Speaker(s):
Rosan Williams
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5. New Employee Introductions
Description:
Academics:
Dante Powell Katheryn Whalen Abbey Wiggen Student Affairs: Mason Ingle Carrie Shaffer Scott Westin Katie Yoder |
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5.a. Introduction of Residence Hall Assistants (RAs)
Description:
Kernell Peart
Santiago Vargas-Barquero Brendon Matembere Ignacio Paccioni Annalecia Johnson Ellie McDougall Joniya Lewis Kailee Hansen Chasen Allen Sheen Saunders Kamya Gould Nathan Villarreal |
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6. Presentations - 10 minutes
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6.a. History and Future of Assessment at Allen Community College
Speaker(s):
Travis Robb
Attachments:
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6.b. Endowment Update
Speaker(s):
Vince DeGrado
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8. Administrative Reports and/or Board Discussion
Attachments:
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9. Board Reports
Description:
KACC - Jessica Thompson
Other Board members Iola Industries - Corey Schinstock ACC Endowment - Vicki Curry Board Finance Committee - Gena Clounch/Vicki Curry Policy Committee - Jessica Thompson Resident Hall Committee - Corey Schinstock Hall of Fame Committee - Becky Nilges |
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10. New Business (Action, Report, or Discussion)
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10.a. Authorize Budget and Revenue Neutral Rate Publication
Speaker(s):
Dr. Kara Wheeler
Attachments:
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10.c. H.R. Payroll Solutions Contract
Speaker(s):
Dr. Kara Wheeler
Attachments:
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10.d. ADA Ramp
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wheeler, Ryan Sigg, John Collins
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10.e. Newman Partnership
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10.f. Personnel Matters
Speaker(s):
Karen Gillespie
Description:
Employee benefits.
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11. Old Business (Action, Report, or Discussion)
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11.a. Facility Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Kara Wheeler
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11.b. CTE Building Project
Speaker(s):
Dr. Lindahl and Dr. Wheeler
Description:
Request to review architectural plans and ensure CTE needs are being met with requests received from local Superintendents, businesses, etc. since new Dean has come on board and we did not receive ADA grant due to lead mitigation project in Allen County.
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11.c. Policy Approval
Speaker(s):
Karen Gillespie
Attachments:
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11.d. Executive session to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individual proprietorships regarding the Bernard Blevins Trust to include Dr. Leffler and Vince DeGrado.
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11.e. ACC Bleachers Invoice
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wheeler, Vince DeGrado
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12. Executive Session
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12.a. Executive Session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel related to employee performance to include Dr. Leffler, Karen Gillespie, and Cami Keitel.
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12.b. Executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations, whether or not in consultation with the representative or representatives for the public body or agency regarding negotiations.
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13. Upcoming Meetings
Description:
Regular meeting: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM
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14. Pending Agenda Items
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15. Adjournment
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