There were three dissenting votes. Therefore, the "ayes" prevailed, and the motion passed.

G. Approval to Purchase Agilent 5200 Fragment Analyzer

Chair Patton asked Dr. Kirk Pomper, Director of Land Grant Programs, to present this agenda item. Dr. Pomper stated that USDA grant funds would be used for this purchase.

MOTION by Regent Fletcher:

Move the Board to approve the purchase of the Agilent 5200 Fragment Analyzer. Seconded by Regent Briggs and passed without dissent.

H. Approval of Pending Personnel Actions

Ms. Candace Raglin, Director of Human Resources, presented this agenda item.

Chair Patton commented that some Board members had inquired as to the hiring rate for positions which the Board had approved, and asked if that information was available.

MOTION by Regent Fields:

Move the Board to approve the pending personnel actions. Seconded by Regent Briggs and passed without dissent.

I. Approval of Action to Make Regent Attendance at the Annual CPE Trusteeship Conference Mandatory

Chair Patton requested that Interim President Johnson present this agenda item.

President Johnson stated that CPE's MIP requires all Regents to attend the annual CPE Trusteeship Conference and shared the benefits of attendance.

Regent Dukes asked what would happen if a Board member was unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances. Travis Powell from CPE replied that extenuating circumstances preventing one or two members from attending would not result in a penalty for KSU.

Regent Fletcher asked how many other university Boards are subject to a mandatory attendance requirement. Regent Fletcher remarked that he was reluctant to support this, commenting that mandatory attendance expectations might pose an impediment to engaging future board members. Regent Walston concurred with Regent Fletcher's comments.

President Johnson recommended that the mandatory attendance requirement language be rewritten to state that attendance was expected or strongly recommended.

Regent Fletcher agreed with President Johnson's recommendation. Mr. Travis Powell said that the suggested language would be acceptable and would comply with HB 250 and the MIP.