LCTCS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
10:00 a.m.
The Louisiana Building
Baton Rouge Community College
201 Community College Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806
Meeting will be broadcast live for public interest.
For live streaming, visit this link: https://www.youtube.com/GoLCTCS
There is an opportunity for public comment prior to an item being considered on the agenda. Public comments may be made in the following ways: (1) Prior to the meeting until 5:00 p.m. on December 12, 2023 via email to [email protected] or by this online form or (2) During the meeting via open conference call at (877) 810-9415; Access Code 6499147#.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a request may be submitted to [email protected] providing the name, telephone number and email address of the agency representative by one week prior to the meeting.
Any public comments received virtually will be read during the meeting by the board secretary or a designee. All public comments must include an agenda item number, a name, and a brief statement. Public comments are limited to three minutes per comment.
**The Board of Supervisors of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System reserves the right to enter Executive Session in accordance with R.S. 42.16-17.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 13, 2023
E. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 4, 2023
F. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Review and Reaffirmation of Mission Statement
2. Revision of Mission Statement for Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
3. Baton Rouge Community College
Program Modifications
a. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Diagnostic Medical Sonography (CIP 51.0910) - 5 STARS. Add a concentration in Echocardiography and Vascular Technology.
The existing program of study proposed to be named the Abdomen-OB/GYN concentration.
b. Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Accounting (CIP 52.0301) - 5 STARS
4. Delgado Community College
Program Additions
a. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology (CIP 51.0901) - 4 STARS
b. Post Associate Certificate (PAC) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology (CIP 51.0901) - 4 STARS
5. Fletcher Technical Community College
Program Additions
a. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiovascular Sonography (CIP 51.0901) - 4 STARS
b. Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Instrumentation Technician (CIP 15.0404) - 5 STARS
c. Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Instrumentation Apprentice (CIP 15.0404) with an Industrial Based Certification in NCCER Instrumentation Level 1- 5 STARS
6. Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Program Additions
a. Technical Diploma (TD) in Plumbing (CIP 46.0503) - 4 STARS
i. Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Plumber Helper Level 2 (CIP 46.0503) - 4 STARS
ii. Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Plumber Helper Level 1 (CIP 46.0503) - 4 STARS
iii. Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Construction Laborer (CIP 46.0503) with an IBC in OSHA 10 - 4 STARS
b. Diploma (TD) in Residential, Commercial, & Industrial Electrician (CIP 46.0302) - 4 STARS
i. Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Commercial Electrician Helper (CIP 46.0302) - 4 STARS
ii. Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Residential Electrician Helper (CIP 46.0302) - 4 STARS
iii. Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in General Electrician Helper (CIP 46.0302) with an IBC in NCCER Core - 4 STARS
7. SOWELA Technical Community College
Program Modifications
a. Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Resource Management Assistant (CIP 03.0511) with an Industrial Based Certification in Firefighter Type II Crew Member - 3 STARS
b. Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Forest Harvesting and Planting Assistant (CIP 03.0511) - 3 STARS
c. Technical Diploma (TD) in Forest Technology (CIP 03.0511) - 3 STARS
G. REPORTS
1. Chair of the Board Report
2. President’s Report
H. BOARD DEVELOPMENT
1. Congressional Policy Update
I. GENERAL ACTION ITEMS**
ACADEMICS
1. Accreditation Update
2. Revisions to LCTCS Policy #2.004 - Student Conduct and Appeal Procedures
3. Review and Advisement: New LCTCS Policy #2.021 - Student Policy on the Americans with Disabilities Act
4. Review and Advisement: New LCTCS Policy #2.022 - Opioid Education, Training and Reporting Policy
5. Awarding of Degree Posthumously to Baton Rouge Community College Student Cordaro Kentrell Love in Compliance with LCTCS Policy #1.001
FACILITIES
6. Act 959 Project for SOWELA Technical Community College
7. Acceptance of Property Donation for the Benefit of South Louisiana Community College
8. Land Purchase for South Louisiana Community College Lafayette Campus
FINANCE
9. Review and Advisement: Revisions to Policy #5.011 - Vehicle Registration
10. Board of Regents Matched Endowed Scholarships and Professorships
11. Authorization of Naming Rights at Bossier Parish Community College
12. Foundation Reimbursements to or on behalf of Employees
PERSONNEL
13. Review and Advisement: Revisions to Policy #6.003 - Leave for Unclassified Employees
14. Pending and Potential Litigation or Settlement Authority
15. Appointment of Vice President of Administration and Strategic Initatives
J. UPDATES
1. Alternative Financing Projects
2. Report on General Personnel Actions for LCTCS Colleges and System Office
3. Status Report on Capital Projects
4. Report of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson Charges for the quarter ended September 30, 2023
5. FY 2023-2024 1st Quarter Report on Contracts
6. FY 2023-2024 1st Quarter Financial Status Report
K. OTHER BUSINESS
L. ANNOUNCEMENTS
M. ADJOURNMENT