Coordinating Board for Higher Education Meeting Minutes 12-03

December 4, 2003

The Coordinating Board for Higher Education met at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2003 at the University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Springfield. Members present were:

Sandra Kauffman, Chair
Lowell Kruse, Vice Chair
John Bass
Diana Bourisaw
Marie Carmichael
Robert Langdon
Kathryn Swan

Members absent from the meeting were:

Dudley Grove, Secretary
Mary Joan Wood

Others attending the meeting included:

Trudy Baker, Administrative Assistant (EPPIC)
Becky Brennecke, Research Associate
Debra Cheshier, Director of Educational Policy, Planning, and Improvement Center (EPPIC)
Donna Imhoff, Budget Analyst
Joe Martin, Deputy Commissioner
Jim Matchefts, Assistant Commissioner and General Counsel
Brenda Miner, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner
Susanne Medley, Director, Communications and Customer Assistance
Dan Peterson, Director, Financial Assistance and Outreach Group
Robert Stein, Associate Commissioner, Academic Affairs
Janson Thomas, Governor's Youth Cabinet
Laura Vedenhaupt, Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs
Quentin Wilson, Commissioner of Higher Education
John Wittstruck, Senior Research Associate (EPPIC)

Chair Kauffman called the meeting to order. She thanked Dr. Keiser and Southwest Missouri State University for their hospitality to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education, presidents and chancellors, and the Department of Higher Education staff. A list of guests attending the meeting is included as Attachment A.

Minutes of October 9, 2003 CBHE Meeting

Mrs. Carmichael moved that the minutes of the October 9, 2003 board meeting be approved as printed. Dr. Bourisaw seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

Minutes of November 4, 2003 CBHE Conference Call Meeting

Dr. John Wittstruck stated that it is recommended that the minutes of the November 4, 2003 CBHE conference call meeting be approved. Mr. Bass moved to adopt the motion. Mrs. Swan seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

Commissioner's Report

Commissioner Wilson provided a brief summary of the past year's activities and initiatives of the education community, including K-12, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The emphasis during 2003 was on the establishment of a direction for long-term achievements in higher education through education and training. The Coordinating Board for Higher Education focused on setting a long-term direction for higher education and developed a vision for its future in this state, which department staff is working to implement.

At the end of December, the Commission on the Future of Higher Education will submit its report to the governor, President Pro Tem, Speaker of the House and the Coordinating Board. The report will include the Commission's recommendations for improving and strengthening the state system of higher education.

The Business Education Roundtable (BERT) focused on teacher quality and other issues that affect the long-term vision for higher education.

The Missouri Training and Employment Council (MTEC) reported on training and education- related issues using charts which depicted investments in colleges and universities as one of the primary education and training resources.

These groups are primarily composed of citizens who are resolved to establishing a vision for the direction of higher education in the state of Missouri. The Commissioner, speaking for the Coordinating Board and the Department of Higher Education, recognized that, during the past year, these groups have begun to arrive at a consensus involving the priority areas of:

• Preparation - involving Pre-K, K-12, and higher education;
• Participation - increased and more rigorous from K-12 through higher education; and
• Performance improvement - including measurement with focus on employer needs, customer needs, and quality initiatives.

By the end of 2003, higher education will have the roadmap needed to achieve its future long-term goals in spite of existing financial reductions. Many of these ideas are restatements expressed in reports over the last 13 years. For example, higher education can no longer achieve adequate preparation and participation with higher education's current funding shortfall. Higher education needs to develop alternative approaches to narrow this funding gap and develop other funding resources. Prioritization of goals is a necessity if higher education is to make achievements while these financial restrictions persist. The focus in 2004 will be on execution of the most achievable methods as higher education begins the bigger challenge of implementing these priority areas.

In discussions with the legislature, their priorities align well with the priorities established by the Department of Higher Education in April 2003. The House Education Appropriations Sub-Committee emphasized research and technology commercialization areas, which affect much of the state's economy. Department staff will conduct research and examine these areas as a work in progress added to the agenda.

Higher education cannot accomplish these goals alone and therefore needs to continue to develop a working relationship with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, superintendents, principals, and teachers concerning K-12 issues, and with the Division of Workforce Development on adequately training a workforce for the future. Opportunities for collaboration abound. Engineering, science, and math are course requirements needed to prepare students for jobs that will drive the economy's growth. Other key issues of discussion in these groups are:

• The role of community colleges in the process;
• The relationship between community colleges and four-year institutions; and
• The continuing funding shortfall.

The good relationship in Springfield between the community college and the four-year institutions has had a positive effect on participation rates. Ozarks Technical Community College and Southwest Missouri State University have worked together to improve participation, increasing enrollment in the county from 20,000 to 28,000, with approximately 9,000 students attending Ozarks Technical Community College. The collaboration has also resulted in raising the rigor and level of course offerings at Southwest Missouri State University.

Funding for FY 2005 has not yet been determined, but higher education faces a larger funding gap than what was previously calculated. Using various methodologies, it has been estimated that the funding gap could be $180 million to $460 million, in addition to further withholdings that might occur next year. The result could effect participation and investment in the infrastructure that has been built in the state.

Chair Kauffman stated that these are challenging times, but also opportune times for post- secondary education to come out of a depressed economy with a lack of funding, stronger and more capable of succeeding in spite of the challenges. The institutions have worked with their staffs, the Department of Higher Education staff, and the legislature to make education real and to expand participation in the state of Missouri.

Lake of the Ozarks Community College Proposal - Ratification of November 4, 2003 Conference Call Vote

Dr. Wittstruck presented this agenda item to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education to ratify its action during a telephone conference call meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2003. That action was to call an election on Municipal Election Day, April 6, 2004, on the establishment of a new community college taxing district involving the Camdenton R-III and School of the Osage R-II school districts.

After discussion on November 4, 2003, the board voted on the following motion. Provided that MDHE staff receive, by 5:00 p.m. CST on November 10, 2003, fully signed letters of credit providing security in the total amount of $30,000 for the estimated costs of the election for the proposed community college district at Lake of the Ozarks, it is recommended that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education order, as authorized in section 178.800, RSMo, the submission of the following question within the public school districts of Camdenton R-III and School of the Osage R-II to vote on the question and to elect trustees at the next following annual municipal election:

Shall there be organized within the area comprising the school districts of Camdenton R-III and School of the Osage R-II, state of Missouri, a junior college district for the offering of 13th and 14th year courses, to be known as the "Junior College District of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri," having the power to impose a property tax not to exceed the annual rate of twenty cents on the one hundred dollars assessed valuation of taxable property without voter approval and such additional taxes as may be approved by vote thereon, as prayed in petition filed with the Coordinating Board for Higher Education at Jefferson City, Missouri, on the Eighth day of September 2003?

It is further recommended that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education authorize the Commissioner of Higher Education to take all necessary action for calling the election, provided security for estimated costs as described above is received.

Mrs. Swan moved to adopt the motion. Mrs. Grove seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously with a roll call vote.

Mr. Bass-Aye
Dr. Bourisaw-Aye
Mrs. Carmichael-Aye
Mrs. Grove-Aye
Chair Kauffman-Aye
Mr. Kruse-Aye
Mrs. Swan-Aye
Mrs. Wood-Aye

Dr. Wittstruck read the recommended action of Lake of the Ozarks Community College Proposal - Ratification of November 4, 2003 Conference Call Vote stating that it is recommended that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education ratify its action of November 4, 2003 calling for an election by registered voters residing in the Camdenton R-III and School of the Osage R-II school districts on the question of establishing a new community college taxing district and the election of trustees on Municipal Election Day, April 6, 2004.

Mrs. Swan moved to adopt the motion. Mr. Bass seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

Proposed 2005 CBHE Meeting Dates and Locations

The established 2004 CBHE meeting dates and locations are:

• February 19 Truman State Office Building, Jefferson City
• April 8 William Woods University, Fulton
• June 10 Three Rivers Community College, Poplar Bluff
• October 14 University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City
• December 9 Governor's Conference on Higher Education, St. Louis

Listed below are the proposed 2005 CBHE meeting dates and locations:

• February 10 Jefferson City
• April 14 University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla
• June 9 To be determined
• October 13 Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield
• December 8 Governor's Conference on Higher Education, Columbia

Because of a state holiday on Thursday, February 12, Commissioner Wilson stated that it is recommended that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education change its meeting scheduled on February 12, 2004 to February 19, 2004 to be held in Jefferson City.

It is further recommended that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education adopt the proposed 2005 meeting dates and locations.

Dr. Bourisaw moved to adopt the motion. Mrs. Swan seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

Adjustments to the FY 2005 Budget Recommendations

Mr. Joe Martin stated that as a result of an influx of $83 million in early reimbursement for Medicaid from the federal government, funds of the same amount withheld from education by Governor Holden will be released as an early FY 2005 distribution, with $75 million allocated to public school districts and $8 million to colleges and universities beginning in December 2003. One-seventh of this additional money will be provided monthly beginning with the December payments to the community colleges.

Revised Capital Improvement Recommendation

Mr. Martin stated that Harris-Stowe State College requested a change in their first priority project from new construction of the Early Childhood/Parent Education Center to exterior renovation/tuck-pointing of their main building due to a serious problem with masonry, stonework, and severe water damage. This revision resulted in a decrease of the total recommendation from $207,175,031 to $196,728,560. In the revised FY 2005 Capital Improvement Recommendations list, it will remain the 11th ranked priority listed.

Mr. Martin stated that it is recommended the Board approve the revised FY 2005 capital improvement recommendations for the public four-year institutions and Linn State Technical College for submission to the Governor and General Assembly.

Mrs. Carmichael moved to adopt the motion. Mr. Bass seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

Performance Excellence Funding

Commissioner Quentin Wilson commented on the performance funding discussion held by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) and the Presidential Advisory Committee at the October 2003 CBHE meeting. The Coordinating Board committed to seek restoration of the FY 2004 budget withholdings. They also agreed that a portion of the FY 2005 budget request, associated with restoration of the withholding, should be dedicated to performance excellence funding; and acknowledged that performance-based budgeting was a desirable strategy to promote quality and performance excellence in connection with state goals and priorities. Discussions with the Presidential Advisory Committee, Council on Public Higher Education (COPHE), and Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) independently achieved a definition of the outcomes, results, and goals to be attached to the funding.

Department staff will recommend criteria to the board that will guide the development of the Missouri Performance Excellence Funding Initiative. Staff will initiate the development of a Performance Excellence Funding model through continued conversations with the higher education community for deployment by July 2004. Department staff intends to align performance funding with the state goals and priorities previously identified by the board, reflecting the mutual goals of the Coordinating Board and the institutions.

Dr. Robert Stein stated that following the October meeting, department staff and other stakeholders considered questions of how performance-based funding should be managed and in what framework during these difficult fiscal times. The board was urged to move forward with developing this initiative, though funding for the initiative has not yet been approved by the legislature.

The board's funding request should be significant enough to earn consideration from institutions, but the funding request should not be an amount so large that it would undermine the process. The Department of Higher Education staff recommends a funding request of one-half of one percent (.5 percent), which amounts to approximately $4.1 million of the FY 2005 budget request for public institutions.

Department staff and a COPHE/MCCA subcommittee discussed lessons learned from other performance funding initiatives. Department staff recommends flexibility in the funding model and the promotion of projects aligned with institutional missions and contributions to the statewide priority goals for higher education. Participants in the discussion agreed that the funding model should focus on three areas: campus quality improvement, value-added student learning, and K-12 teacher quality projects. With the Coordinating Board's approval, department staff will begin working on the mechanisms of this initiative after the board's FY 2005 budget recommendations, including an initial funding request, have been considered by the governor's office for possible inclusion in the governor's budget recommendation.

Commissioner Wilson stressed that the procedure to request Performance Excellence Funding for proposals would be streamlined so that institutions eligible for only small amounts of funding would not feel burdened by the process.

Dr. Bourisaw asked if the three focus areas had been defined and what would be the indicators of quality in each of the areas. Dr. Stein responded that the definitions of the focus areas had not been established, but would be developed through discussion with stakeholders.

Dr. Bourisaw commented that U.S. Education Secretary Rod Paige has announced a series of initiatives aimed at increasing the number of highly qualified teachers and that some of those initiatives may use processes and procedures that can be adapted for use in the Missouri initiative.

Dr. Stein advised the board that the three focus areas of campus quality, student learning, and teacher quality are not mutually exclusive, and that a project developed for one area could be combined with other areas.

Mrs. Carmichael expressed appreciation that value-added student learning and teacher quality were among the focus areas for this initiative because both issues are of particular interest to the Coordinating Board.

Dr. Stein noted that since the Board adopted the Malcolm Baldrige quality principles as a management tool at the April 2003 meeting, one major staff project has involved assisting institutions in internalizing and adopting the quality principles as a management tool. Institutions will need to determine their own priority projects due to the limited funds available.

Mr. Bass urged broad participation as the indicated priority areas affect all institutions and benefits can be derived from taking part in the exercise. However, institutions should not plan to spend more than they receive. Dr. Stein indicated that all public institutions would be encouraged to participate in this initiative and would independently determine if there were sufficient funds potentially available to support their involvement. At future meetings, department staff and constituents will consider if a minimum amount of funding should be established in order to promote widespread participation.

Mrs. Carmichael asked what percentage of the budget was used for the Funding for Results initiative. Dr. Stein answered that no more than two percent of the budget was used; department staff would like the Performance Excellence Funding initiative to move toward that amount over time as more funds become available.

Chair Kauffman expressed her support and pleasure that higher education is returning to performance-based funding.

Mr. Martin explained the budget process that would take place if the agenda item is approved. Mr. Martin stated that it is recommended that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education approve that one-half of one percent ($4,158,531) of its FY 2005 budget request for public colleges and universities be dedicated to a new Performance Excellence Funding initiative.

It is further recommended that the board adopt the following parameters to be used as guiding principles for the development of its Performance Excellence Funding initiative for FY 2005:

• Results should contribute to statewide priorities
• Flexibility should be encouraged
• Customized projects that fit with institutional missions should be promoted
• Proposals for Performance Excellence Funding projects should be designed around one (or a combination) of the following areas:
• Campus Quality Improvement Projects
• Value-added Student Learning Projects
• K-12 Teacher Quality Projects
• Projects must be data-driven
• Reporting formats should be standardized and emphasize quality processes and evidence of performance improvement

It is further recommended that DHE staff work with the MCCA/COPHE subcommittee on Performance Excellence Funding to develop processes and procedures for implementing a Performance Excellence Funding model for the FY 2005 budget appropriation. These policies and procedures should be presented to the board for review and action no later than June 2004.

Mr. Bass moved to adopt the motion. Dr. Bourisaw seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

Proposed Public Policy Guidelines for Lower Division Coursework, Lower Division Certificate, and Associate Degree Delivery

Dr. Stein stated that the increased demand for education and training at the two-year level is evidenced by the need for greater access and participation, and the need for successful completion of certificates and degrees for Missouri's citizens, particularly at the lower-division level.

Solutions are necessary to drive institutional behaviors to become more responsive to the needs of local communities and to acknowledge the missions of institutions. Missouri's system of higher education is complex and does not allow for the creation of a single policy that fits perfectly for all situations. The dynamics and conditions vary in different regions of the state. Whatever the solution, it must be responsive to regional and statewide needs, and be conducive for maximum utilization of institutional abilities and strengths, and promote collaborative work.

Dr. Stein acknowledged institutions, and specifically members of the COPHE/MCCA subcommittee, for the year-long effort they provided to produce this policy. At the direction of the Coordinating Board at the October 2003 board meeting, the previous draft document became the basis for a working document that included additional detail about ways to meet the needs of local communities and employers for accessible lower-division coursework, lower-division certificate programs, and associate degrees. In addition, the new draft included a section on duplication, a set of guiding principles, and a separate section on conflict resolution. The policy before the board today was designed and has been in circulation since November 7, 2003. The policy is included here as attachment B.

As a public policy framework document, the new draft was built on the earlier work and now includes additional detail, acknowledges duplication, presents guiding principles, provides a conflict resolution section, and contains a glossary. It is important to continue moving toward reducing a compliance and regulatory environment. It is also important to note that this document does not change the working relationship of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education or the Department of Higher Education with the independent or proprietary sectors. Comments from all sectors were considered in the formation of the document, and comments were shared with the leadership of the various sectors so all would be informed as the policy evolved.

Department staff responded to several independent institutions and made changes to the current draft to clearly acknowledge that there is minimal Coordinating Board and department control of the independent sector. Comments were received from approximately 18 individuals, which prompted changes to the proposed draft policy and should be acknowledged prior to the Coordinating Board's decision to approve the draft policy. Those changes are:

Section 3.1(b)-Delete the first appearance of the word "of" in the second sentence
Section 3.1(c)-Insert the word "significantly" after the verb "contribute" in the first sentence
Section 8.9(a)-Change all appearances of the phrase "local partners" to "public four-year institutions" in the first sentence
Section 12.8-Delete the current sentence and replace with "Affected parties have one month after receipt of the Commissioner of Higher Education's resolution to send a written appeal of the Commissioner's decision to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education."
Section 12.9-Add this new section that will read "The Coordinating Board for Higher Education will hold a public hearing on all appeals no later than its next regularly scheduled board meeting. Decisions of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education shall be communicated in writing to all affected parties. Decisions of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education shall be binding on the affected parties."

Dr. Stein asked the board to look at Section 8.1, which identifies public two-year institutions as primary providers of lower-division certificates and associate degrees offered by public colleges and universities throughout the state, including those involving web-based delivery. Dr. Stein clarified the intent of Section 8.1 by stating that this section does not mean that any of the institutions are expected, in web instruction, to be able to control those students who sign up for courses, regardless of their county of residence, whether in or outside of Missouri.

Dr. Stein commended the institutions for their willingness to work together and to construct a public policy document addressing these issues.

Dr. Stein requested that, prior to the board deciding on the recommendations for this agenda item, presidents and chancellors representing COPHE, MCCA, Independent Colleges and Universities of Missouri (ICUM), Missouri Association of Private Career Colleges and Schools (MAPCCS), and Linn State Technical College be allowed to offer public comments on the proposed policy.

Dr. Ken Dobbins, representing the public four-year sector, commented on the policy, stating that COPHE agreed with Dr. Stein's comments. This policy will provide better coordination for providing access to lower-division education. Dr. Dobbins commended the institutional organizations for their efforts; and noted that other issues require continued dialog to help students transitioning from two-year to four-year institutions to complete their four-year degrees. Access is a priority to all presidents and chancellors, especially during times of low attendance rates, low graduation rates, and an economy where higher education is one of the primary economic drivers.

Dr. Dobbins expressed appreciation to his colleagues in the two-year sector for their diligent work, and thanked the Department of Higher Education and Commissioner Wilson. He expressed appreciation to Dr. Stein for his diligence in creating this document and to the Coordinating Board for allowing the institutions time to come to agreement on the policy.

Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, representing the public two-year sector, commented on the policy. Dr. Jorgenson expressed her agreement with the statements made by Dr. Dobbins and thanked the Coordinating Board for Higher Education and the department staff. She advised that MCCA voted to support the policy if adopted by the Coordinating Board at this meeting.

Dr. Donald Claycomb, representing Linn State Technical College, commented on the policy. Dr. Claycomb stated that the policy draft seemed to be a successful compromise and that the policy, with the changes discussed previously, is acceptable.

Mr. Bill Gamble, representing the independent sector, commented on the policy. Mr. Gamble stated that ICUM supports the policy and appreciates the efforts of all those involved in creating the policy.

Ms. Paula Jerden, representative of the proprietary sector, was unable to attend the Coordinating Board for Higher Education meeting, but Dr. Stein acknowledged the input of the proprietary sector in the development of the proposed policy.

Dr. Stein stated that it is recommended that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education approve the Public Policy Guidelines for Lower Division Coursework, Lower Division Certificate, and Associate Degree Delivery as amended.

It is further recommended that these public policy guidelines become effective December 8, 2003.

It is further recommended that these public policy guidelines be evaluated for their overall effectiveness with a report due to the Coordinating Board by December 2006.

It is further recommended that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education commend the presidents and chancellors for their extensive work, their leadership, and their commitment to a well-articulated, high-quality, and cost-effective postsecondary lower-division delivery system.

It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Higher Education distribute these public policy guidelines to all institutions and notify presidents and chancellors of the board's actions related to this agenda item.

Dr. Bourisaw moved to adopt the motion, Mr. Bass seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

Mrs. Carmichael thanked Dr. Stein and the institutional leadership for their work on the policy.

Mr. Kruse commended the institutions and department staff on their excellent work. Mr. Kruse expressed his gratification in being associated with the higher education leadership, especially in light of what the leadership has had to face during recent economic circumstances.

Chair Kauffman reminded those present that a report on the effectiveness of the policy will be presented to the board at the December 2006 board meeting. She cautioned that this policy should serve Missouri well, but should not be allowed to become an impediment to growth. Chair Kauffman praised the 14-month work of the institutional leadership and staff.

Distribution of Community College Funds

Mr. Martin reported that nearly $21 million dollars was distributed to community colleges in October and November, which does not include the withholdings recently released.

Proprietary School Certification Actions and Reviews

Dr. Stein stated that this item contains program actions for the proprietary division. Dr. Stein advised the Coordinating Board that the department staff has corresponded extensively with The International University (TIU), which is a non-accredited institution with an active presence in the state. TIU must become certified or must cease operations in Missouri. TIU had been under the umbrella of an exempt institution, but is no longer connected with that institution. Department staff determined that TIU is not eligible for exempt status in its current form and advised the institution that segments of TIU may qualify for exemption if they are separated from the parent institution.

Dr. Stein informed the Coordinating Board that department staff met with representatives from the John Thomas College of Naturopathic Medicine on December 2, 2003. The proposal has been revised; and a mutually agreeable consultant paid for by John Thomas College will be retained for the purpose of evaluating the proposal and making recommendations to the department. A list of potential consultants has been created and department staff anticipates resolution on the consultant issue within one week.

Chair Kauffman asked when the application process for John Thomas College would be completed. Dr Stein replied that department staff is committed to working with John Thomas College and that it is realistic to expect resolution within two months. Chair Kauffman stated that it is important to bring closure to the request from John Thomas College as quickly as possible, and encouraged department staff to work for a timely resolution. Dr. Stein commented that the proprietary division works diligently to be responsive to applicants in a timely fashion. In some cases, the proposal initially received by the division is not passable. The proprietary division points out such issues and offers assistance and advice on improving the proposal. This communication can contribute to the length of time that an institution is in the application approval process. Dr. Stein reiterated that the staff has made John Thomas College's application a priority and hopes to have resolution by the February 2004 board meeting.

Mr. Langdon asked what enforcement mechanism is available when institutions that are not exempt or certified to operate in Missouri fail to cease their activities. Dr. Stein answered that the department relies on the processes outlined in applicable statutes and notifies institutions that are operating without exemption or certification that they are operating illegally; the department would also share that information with the state Attorney General's office. Should an institution believe that it is being treated unfairly, it always has the right to start litigation against actions of the department or the board.

Appointments to the CBHE Proprietary School Advisory Committee

Dr. Stein stated that two vacancies on the Proprietary School Advisory Committee have been filled. Ms. Kathleen Crawford and Mr. Gerald Terrebrood will begin their term of service on January 1, 2004.

Academic Program Actions

Dr. Stein stated that this item contains standard academic program actions for the academic affairs division. Dr. Stein announced that State Fair Community College and Lincoln University have worked together and have developed an agreement for delivery of courses in Jefferson City for the spring 2004 semester. The list of approved courses is included as Attachment C.

Mrs. Carmichael welcomed everyone present to Springfield. She felt honored that it was held in Springfield this year and was pleased that everyone attended.

Mrs. Carmichael moved that the board recess until 10 minutes after the awards ceremony ends, and the board will then reconvene for an executive session. Mr. Langdon seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

At 10 minutes after the Award ceremony, the Coordinating Board reconvened. Mrs. Carmichael moved that the Coordinating Board go into executive session per RSMo 610.021 (3) relating to "hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded," and requested a role call vote. The motion was seconded, and it passed unanimously with a roll call vote.

Mr. Bass-Aye
Dr. Bourisaw-Aye
Mrs. Carmichael-Aye
Chair Kauffman-Aye
Mr. Kruse-Aye
Mr. Langdon-Aye
Mrs. Swan-Aye

Mr. Bass moved that the Coordinating Board end the executive session and reconvene in open session. Mrs. Carmichael seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously with a roll call vote.

Mr. Bass-Aye
Dr. Bourisaw-Aye
Mrs. Carmichael-Aye
Chair Kauffman-Aye
Mr. Kruse-Aye
Mr. Langdon-Aye
Mrs. Swan-Aye

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion was moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded and it passed unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.