MINUTES

Spring 2007 Staff Forum

Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 3:30 P.M.

Carlton Center

 

Welcome and Invocation – Ms. Olga Contreras-Martinez, Chair, called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM in the Carlton Center Room 126. Olga gave the invocation.

 

Guest Speaker – President David Bridges

President Bridges gave an update at the Staff Forum meeting. Dr. Bridges has completed his first six months at ABAC. During his first 6 months he has observed and has become aware that ABAC is a remarkably well run college. Dr. Bridges said that ABAC has a devoted faculty, staff, alumni and supporters. It has never strayed from the mission of serving people. ABAC has a strong and diverse educational program. Mr. John Clemens has recently been hired as the Vice President of Fiscal Affairs. The search for a Vice President of Academic Affairs is well underway. Dr. Caroline Helms, VPAA will be retiring soon.

 

The Chancellor has a new budget process. He asked for a 10.2% increase in the budget.

There has been a recommendation for a 3% pool for pay raises. President Bridges has asked for more faculty positions. He has asked for funding to hire a physical plant engineer.

 

The College Statutes are being revised. The new statutes will have requirements for meetings each semester between the President and the students, the Staff Forum, the Faculty Senate, the faculty and the Administrative Council. Additional meetings will be scheduled if requested.

President Bridges discussed evaluations.

 

Dr. Bridges thanked everyone for their hard work.

 

Introduction of New Personnel

New personnel were recognized and welcomed.

 

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the Staff Forum meeting, October 2, 2006, were distributed and reviewed. The VPFA was listed as Tom Call and will be corrected. Mr. Floyd Wright’s name will be added. Julie Boland made motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Trina Jones seconded the motion. The motion was carried. The corrected minutes will be filed.

 

Election of new upcoming Staff Forum Officers –Staff Forum Officers were elected for 2008 – 2010. Vice Chair - Mrs. Nancy Anthony, Secretary - Mrs. Judy Perry, Parliamentarian – Mr. Chris Kinsey

 

Fundraisers –

  1. Tom Turkey Update – Mrs. Brenda Doss gave an update on the 2006 Tom Turkey. The Tom Turkey fundraiser raised $964.00. Twenty-eight individual items were sold. Mrs. Doss asked the staff to start thinking now about what they would like to donate for Tom Turkey 2007.
  2. Valentine’s Fundraiser – Mrs. Julie Boland discussed the Valentine’s Fundraiser scheduled for February 14, 2007. Staff members will sell balloons and sweet treats. A table will be set up in Conger Hall. Balloon pre-orders can be made. The day of Valentine’s Day Staff Forum members will deliver balloons on campus. Sign up sheets for balloon pre-orders and work times were passed around.

 

Staff Forum Account Update –

October 2, 2006                                              January 24, 2007

 

Expendable                                                      Expendable                  Current

$4,514                                                             $4539.08 (-268.91)     $4270.71

Endowment      Int, FYI 2005 – 2006               Gifts                             Current

$11,161           $484                                       $1,149.80                    $12,109.80

 

Old Business –

A.     Continued discussion to transfer $2000.00 from Expendable to Endowment. Mrs. Bam Pirkle made motion to transfer $2000.00 to the Endowment leaving     student scholarship and staff award. Ms. Patsy Hembree seconded the motion. The motion was carried.

B.     Continued discussion on attendance and participation for the Staff Forum Scholarship and Roy Jackson Staff Award for Staff Excellence.

 

Announcements

  1. Roy Jackson Award Nominations deadline is February 1, 2007
  2. Fundraiser for the summer 2007
  3. Next meeting is March 28, 2007
  4. Other

 

Adjournment & Refreshments– The meeting was adjourned at 4:54 PM. Refreshments were served.