February 11, 2005

Institutional Development Committee Minutes

Dr. Samuel Saunders called the meeting to order at 10:40.

Phyllis Swift Hawk gave the opening prayer.

Paul Cedarface moved and John Bandy seconded to approve the minutes of the last meeting.

Motion passed unanimously.

Insurance Committee

William Elliot reported for the insurance committee that he had some information from DakotaCare regarding Health Savings accounts. He stated that Health Savings Accounts can only contain the amount of the health insurance deductible and that the minimum deductible was $1200 according to Gary Welter. Arlene asked about withdrawal of the annuity at retirement and what happens when an employee quits. Discussion ensued.

Search and Screen Committee

Karlene Janis reviewed the proposed changes in the Search and Screen Policy with the committee with an LCD projected presentation. After lengthy review and consensus-seeking, Cliff De Long moved and John Bandy seconded that the policy be approved in the form that it was emailed to the committee by Karlene.

Motion passed: 18 in favor, 1 against.

Policy Review

Sandy White Shield submitted sections 40-000 through 40-100.1 with corrections.

Technology Committee

Cliff De Long reported on the January 28, 2005 Technology committee meeting. Adel Heriba moved and Bill Elliot seconded that the Technology fee be raised by $2 per credit hour. Lori Broberg offered a friendly amendment that the fee be raised by $4 per credit hour. Adel Heriba and Bill Elliot accepted the friendly amendment. Dr. Saunders asked for discussion on the motion. Students who were present offered that the fee would not be unreasonable and that they were satisfied with the current state of technology at the college. Dr. Saunders called the question.

Motion passed: 18 in favor, Cliff De Long abstained.

Evaluation of Executive Employees Committee

Phinet Red Owl reported that she had been unable to retrieve any information LaMoine Pulliam as yet, and would try again this month.

Old Business

Dr. Saunders reported that the Strategic Planning and Procedures policy was approved by Piya Wiconi Okolakicye and forwarded to the Board of Trustees.

Lori Broberg moved to adjourn, Adel Heriba seconded.