Regional University System of Oklahoma

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November RUSO Regent Meeting

Nov 08, 2024 10:00 AM EST

Northeastern State University

I.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FILING MEETING NOTICE AND POSTING OF THE AGENDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING ACT
II.
CALL TO ORDER AND REGENTS’ ROLL CALL
A.
(Action) Discussion and possible action excusing absent Regents.
III.
Presentation by Regent Jane McDermott regarding the Chairman’s Report.
IV.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the Consent Docket consisting of previous minutes and academic program modifications.
A.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
1.
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting, October 4, 2024
B.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
1.
East Central University
2.
Northeastern State University
3.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
4.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
5.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
V.
REPORT OF RUSO COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
A.
FACILITIES STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE – Regent Amy Anne Ford
1.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding facilities approvals for Northeastern State University.
2.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding facilities approvals for Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
3.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding facilities approvals for the University of Central Oklahoma.
4.
Discussion of facilities tour at Northeastern State University.
B.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE- Regent Lake Carpenter
1.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the new process for presidential evaluations.
C.
AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE- Regent Chris VanDenhende
1.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding ECU request for Contract with Ideal Impact, Inc.
2.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding ECU request in accordance with Board policy 2.3.4, to purchase the following item:
3.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding NSU request to provide a $500 stipend to all Full-Time Eligible Employees.
4.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding SE request to be put on the list for the ODFA 2024 Equipment Master Lease Program with OSRHE.
5.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding SE request for revenue generating contracts.
6.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding SWOSU request in accordance with Board policy 2.3.4, to purchase the following item:
7.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding UCO request to transfer funds.
8.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding UCO request in accordance with Board policy 2.3.4, to purchase the following items:
VI.
Presentation by Nellie Sanders, Secretary of Education
VII.
Presentation by President Bo Hannaford regarding the President’s Council Report and possible discussion with RUSO Regents
VIII.
(Action) Presentation and possible action regarding the RUSO University Presidents recommendations presented by leadership at each institution.
A.
East Central University President's Recommendations
1.
Personnel
2.
Grants ($0)
3.
Purchases
a.
THE FOLLOWING PURCHASES ARE PRESENTED AS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOARD POLICY 2.3.3, OVER $50,000 AND UNDER $150,000:
B.
East Central University President's Report
C.
Northeastern State University President's Recommendations
1.
Personnel
2.
Grants and Contracts ($1,662,536.00)
3.
Purchases
D.
Northeastern State University President's Report
E.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University President's Recommendations
1.
Personnel
2.
Grants and Contracts ($0)
3.
Purchases
a.
The following purchases are being made in accordance with Board Policy 2.3.3, (over $50,000 and under $150,000):
F.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University President's Report
G.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University President's Recommendations
1.
Personnel
2.
Purchases
a.
In accordance with Board policy 2.3.3, Purchases exceeding $50,000 but not over $150,000, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is reporting the following purchase:
H.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University President's Report
I.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University President's Recommendations
1.
Personnel
2.
Grants and Contracts ($101,731.00)
3.
Purchases
a.
SWOSU presents the following purchases being made in accordance with Board Policy (Over $50,000 and under $150,000)
J.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University President's Report
K.
University of Central Oklahoma President's Recommendations
1.
Personnel
2.
Grants and Contracts ($520,116.00)
3.
Purchases
a.
In accordance with Board policy 2.3.3, Purchases exceeding $50,000 but not over $150,000, the University of Central Oklahoma is reporting the following purchase:
4.
Faculty Senate Constitution
L.
University of Central Oklahoma President's Report
IX.
(Action) Presentation by Dr. Brandon Tatum and possible discussion with RUSO Regents regarding the CEO’s report.
X.
Regent's Comments and Announcements
XI.
Discussion and possible action regarding New Business (not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of the agenda).
XII.
(Action) Vote to enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307(B)(4) and (8) for the purpose of discussion and possible action on the following issues:
A.
Jackson Shepherd and Mallory Scott v. Regional University System of Oklahoma County ("RUSO") et al., District Court of Oklahoma Case #CJ-2020-2383
B.
Charles E. Sneed and Tabitha Sneed v. Northeastern State University ("NSU"), Acting President Kim Cherry, and NSU Employees, E.C.A.L. [sic et al.], District Court of Cherokee County, Case #CJ-2007-840
C.
Marci D. Walkingstick Dixon v. State of Oklahoma ex rel. the Regional University System of the Oklahoma Board of Regents sic. d/b/a Northeastern State University ("NSU"), Eastern District of Oklahoma Case #CIV-19-391
D.
Tatum Robertson, Eve Brennan, and Marin Rhodes v. University of Central Oklahoma ("UCO") and Board of Regents for the Regional University System of Oklahoma ("RUSO"), Western District of Oklahoma, Case # CIV-2022-836-HE
E.
Dr. Rachel Tudor v. Marie Galindo et al. and Ezra Young and Brittany Stewart v. Dr. Rachel Tudor, Southeastern Oklahoma State University ("SE"), and Regional University System of Oklahoma ("RUSO"), Western District of Oklahoma Case #CIV-2022-480-C
F.
Noreen Swank v. State of Oklahoma ex rel. the Regional University System of Oklahoma Board of Regents d/b/a Northeastern State University ("NSU"), Eastern District of Oklahoma Case #CIV-2024-102-GLJ
G.
Terry Worcester v. East Central University, District Court of Pontotoc County Case #CJ-2019-37
H.
Alan Scott Asher and Nancy Asher v. Northeastern State University-Broken Arrow ("NSU"), and The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges-Regional University System of Oklahoma ("RUSO"), District Court of Wagoner County Case #CJ-2022-309
I.
Shekhar Rathor v. University of Central Oklahoma ("UCO") EEOC Charge #564-2022-02211
J.
OCR Docket No. 07-23-2169 - Website accessibility complaint against East Central University
K.
US Department of Education Complaint by Margo McKenzie against Northeastern State University for alleged FERPA violations
L.
MidFirst Bank v. James L. Lindsay II, Northwestern Oklahoma State University ("NWOSU") et al., District Court of Oklahoma County Case #CJ-2022-6342
M.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Internal Revenue Service Audit
N.
Oklahoma Insurance Department Consumer Complaint against VOYA
O.
Discussion of legal opinion provided by John E. Priddy and next steps
XIII.
(Action) Vote to acknowledge and return to Open Session.
A.
Discussion and possible action to implement matters discussed in Executive Session.
XIV.
(Action) Vote to Adjourn the November Board Meeting