MPCC Board of Governors Meeting Wrap Up Report

May 15, 2025 Nebraska News
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing was conducted at 6:30 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Room 102 of the Mid-Plains Community College Broken Bow Campus, 2520 South E Street, Broken Bow, Neb., prior to the regularly scheduled Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors meeting.

The purpose was to hear support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the purchase of Osgood School in North Platte.

Brad Garrick, owner of Top Tier, a martial arts gym currently located in Osgood School, commented and shared his concerns with the Board. The hearing was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

Immediately following the close of the first public hearing, the Board conducted a second public hearing at 6:37 p.m. to hear support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to purchase of the lot located at 1905 Iron Eagle Court in North Platte.

No one spoke for or against the proposal. The hearing was adjourned at 6:38 p.m.

  1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
  2. The Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors met for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:39 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the MPCC Broken Bow Campus, 2520 South E Street, Broken Bow, Neb.
  3. Board Chair Cynthia Duncan started the meeting with a roll call. In addition to Duncan, those present were MPCC President Ryan Purdy and Board members: Kirk Crawley, Ted Klug Jr., Kim Korgan,  Kent Miller and Tricia Schaffer. Board members Matthew Broz, Molly Jeffres, Dr. Ben Lashley, Megan McGown and Tyler Pribbeno were absent and excused.
  4. OPEN FORUM (Comments from students, faculty, staff, public and Board) 
  5. Board Chair Cynthia Duncan shared her gratitude for the successful commencement ceremonies last week.
  6. The following MPCC Adjunct Instructors were honored for their years of service: Cynthia Fox – 5 years; Stefanie Edwards – 10 years; Debby Moninger – 15 years; Darin Ellis, Kathleen Fowler, Michael Garner and Donna Stamp – 20 years.
  7. Retiring GED/ESL instructor Jane Garner was introduced to the Board and presented an award for her dedication to MPCC students in Broken Bow.
  8. CONSENT ITEMS.On a single consent motion, the Board approved: 
  9. Minutes from the April 16 Board Work Session & Regular Meeting
  10. Financial Report for April
  11. ACTIONS REQUIRED BY LAW
  12. The Board approved the disbursements for April in the amount of $2,358,907.86.
  13. The Board approved authorizing the MPCC President, on or after June 13, 2025, to sign the final draft of the purchase agreement presented to the Board on May 14, 2025, to close on the purchase of Osgood School in North Platte at a price of $450,000.
  14. The Board approved authorizing the MPCC President, on or after June 13, 2025, to sign the final draft of the purchase agreement presented to the Board on May 14, 2025, to close on the lot located at 1905 Iron Eagle Court in North Platte at a price of $33,000.
  15. The Board approved the purchase of air handling and electrical upgrades for NPCC’s McDonald-Belton Building from Snell Services in the amount of $835,950.
  16. The Board approved the bid from All Makes to replace the desking and side chairs for MCC’s McMillen Hall Second Floor in the amount of $65,832.07.
  17. The Board approved the bid from Maris Construction in the amount of $155,000 for the demolition of a commercial structure (Tipton Hall) on the MCC Campus.
  18. The Board approved approve the sole source bid for a 3-year contract with Elsevier Inc. for the purchase of Evolve 360 Nursing Software at a cost of $2,617 for each LPN student and $3,200 for each RN student for fiscal year 2025-26 with an annual increase capped at 5% and the addition of rates for Bridge students in year two and three. The estimated maximum cost is $521,928 and will be billed to the students as course fees.
  19. The Board approved the purchase of athletic insurance for $109,900 and catastrophic insurance for $5,433 from Zurich.
  20. The Board approved the payment of $724,548 to the Nebraska Community College Insurance Trust for the fiscal year 2025-26 insurance package.
  21. The Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with McCook College Foundation as presented.
  22. The Board approved the six-year contract with Instructure, Inc. for the utilization of their Canvas Learning Management System in the amount of $66,531.58 for fiscal year 2025-26.  The total six-year cost of the contract will be $452,513.08.
  23. The Board approved $0 dual credit tuition for the 2025-26 school year.
  24. REPORTS
  25. Cabinet Reports: The Board heard reports from MPCC President Ryan Purdy, Vice President of Academic Affairs and NPCC Dr. Jody Tomanek, Vice President of Student Affairs and MCC Kelly Rippen, Vice President of Administrative Services Mike Steele.
  26. CLOSED SESSION
  27. The Board went into closed session at 7:43 p.m. to discuss personnel and real estate. The Board reconvened in open session at 8:45 p.m.
  28. ACTION ITEMS
  29. The Board reconvened in open session at 8:07 p.m. The Board approved non-negotiated staff at 4% and administration at 3.75% increases in total compensation and an increase in retirement contribution percentage to 9.5 for the 2025-26 academic year.
  30. The Board approved part-time salary increase at 3%.
  31. The Board approved an adjunct instructor compensation rate of $975 per credit hour.
  32. The Board approved a new contract for MPCC President Ryan Purdy for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028 that includes a salary increase of 2.5% and an increase in retirement contribution percentage of 1.25%.
  33. ADJOURNMENT 
  34. Upon hearing no further business, the Board moved to adjourn at 8:12 p.m. The next Board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. July 16 in McCook.