November 2024

West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Board of Directors and PJC Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
November 21, 2024, 12:00 p.m. ATB, Bistro

Call to Order

Following lunch provided by the WKCTC Culinary Department students under Chef Laura Farrell’s direction, the meeting was called to order by Chair Jay Simmons, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance. The call to order was concluded with introductions of both Boards. Secretary Gorman Bradley, Heather Coltharp, Kenneth Hurt, Vice-Chair Barry McDonald, Erika Mehta, Chair Jay Simmons, and Jessica West were present from the WKCTC Board of Directors. PJC Foundation Board of Trustees members and officers attending were Chris Black, Bruce Brockenborough, Ann Denton, Joe Framptom, Sid Hancock, Lorraine Schramke, Dr. William Wheeler, Ken Wheeler, and John Williams. Others in attendance were Dr. Anton Reece, Andy Wilson, Melissa Allcock, Karen Brown, Mellisa Duncan, Reid Draper, Chase Durrance, Kyle Fisher, Mary Beth Head, Roberta Jackson, Melissa Kano-White, Tammy Maines, Shay Nolan, Dr. Kate Senn, Jennifer Tubbs, Whitney Walker, and Geelyn Warren.

Approval of the Minutes

Ms. Erika Mehta moved, and Mr. Gorman Bradley seconded the motion to approve the October 1, 2024, minutes. Motion passed.

Chair’s Remarks

Chair Simmons thanked the PJC Board of Trustees for their continued support of the college, recognizing its impact on the lives and futures of our students, faculty, and staff.

President’s Remarks

Dr. Reece invited Chef Laura Farrell to introduce the culinary students responsible for today’s luncheon.

Dr. Reece then displayed the plaque of WKCTC’s recent naming of the two-year institutional recipient of the 2024 Barefoot and Gardner Award.

Marketing Director Whitney Walker and Mary Beth Head, Marketing Coordinator, invited the Boards to the annual Holiday Luncheon on December 13 at noon in the Haws Gymnasium. Mary Beth announced graduation would be on Monday, December 16, 2024, at The Carson Center at 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Kate Senn invited both boards for a brief tour of the aviation program and newly renovated cosmetology department following today’s meetings.

Dr. Reece concluded his remarks by recognizing and thanking the Cabinet and staff present for their continued support.

Adjournment

Mr. Simmons called for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Barry McDonald made a motion, seconded by Ms. Jessica West, to adjourn the WKCTC Board meeting; the motion passed. Chair Simmons turned the meeting over to PJC Chair Chris Black, who conducted the PJC Board of Trustees meeting.

Gorman Bradley, Secretary