Chair Dukes asked whether the APA audit recommendations/findings had been cross-referenced with the MIP in the issue tracker.
This agenda item was presented by Interim President Johnson. Dr. Johnson stated that KSU has three points of contact with the DoE and has had different responses from these three areas. Dr. Johnson then invited Dr. Burnette to share additional information regarding the three points of contact.
Dr. Burnette reported that the third contact relates to funding associated with HEERF, and remarked that KSU is requesting a total of $2.5 million for the upcoming year for student relief and classroom upgrades. Due to the APA audit, KSU must obtain the DoE’s permission before drawing down the funds, and a request has been submitted.
Chair Dukes inquired when a response to that request will be received.
Next, Dr. Johnson discussed several issues related to Title III, and stated that to the best of his understanding, additional restrictions have not been imposed on KSU's use of funds.
The Management Improvement Plan Update was presented by Mr. Travis Powell, VP and General Counsel, Council of Postsecondary Education.
Mr. Powell stated that quarterly reports are underway but are not complete since the quarter has not yet concluded; therefore, information being shared that day was preliminary. Moss Adams is an independent third-party evaluator, and CPE is happy with the MIP process since Moss Adams became involved. CPE is still in the process of verifying that the monthly deliverables have been completed. Though the quarterly objectives are not due yet, some have been completed. Mr. Powell then reported on deliverables that had been completed, and commented on the status of others.
Following Mr. Powell's presentation, the Board took a 5–7 minute break.
Dr. Kirk Pomper, Dean of College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences, and Director of Land Grant Programs, presented this agenda item.
Regent Walston sought clarification as to the tractor's attachments.
MOTION by Regent Moyer:
Move the Board to approve the use of USDA funds to purchase a John Deere 5090E tractor. Seconded by Regent Hatchett, and passed without dissent.