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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Thursday, July 20, 2021 9:00 a.m.

# **MEETING WAS CONDUCTED IN-PERSON AND BY TELECONFERENCE* Board of Regents Room 2nd Floor Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (Primary Physical Location)

# MINUTES *****

### I. Call to Order

Chairperson Elaine Farris, Ed.D. called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.

### II. Roll Call

Elise Borne, Board Liaison, conducted roll call:


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Ron Banks</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Carolyn Burns, MD</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Elaine Farris, Ed.D.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Chandee Felder</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Paul Harnice, Esq.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Absent</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Dalton Jantzen</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Candace McGraw</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Absent</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Joe Moffett, Ph.D.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Rahul Reddy, MD</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Roger Reynolds</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Jason Robinson</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr></table>

Nine Regents were in attendance. Quorum was established.

### III. Adoption of the Agenda

MOTION by Regent Reynolds:

Move the Board to adopt the agenda of the July 12, 2021 Special Called Meeting. Seconded by Regent Banks and passed without dissent.

### IV. Closed Session

MOTION by Regent Reynolds:

Move the Board to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation (KRS 61.8101)(c) and individual personnel matters (KRS 61.810 (1)(f)). Seconded by Regent Banks and passed without dissent.

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### VI. Open Session

MOTION by Regent Robinson:

Move the Board to reconvene in general session.

Seconded by Regent Felder and passed without dissent.

### VII. Approval to Accept the Resignation of President Christopher Brown

## MOTION by Regent Reynolds:

Move the Board to approve the resolution accepting the resignation of President Dr. M. Christopher Brown.

Seconded by Regent Reddy.


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td colspan="2">Roll Call Vote:</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Ron Banks</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Carolyn Burns</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Elaine Farris, Ed.D.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Chandee Felder</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Dalton Jantzen</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Joe Moffett, Ph.D.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Rahul Reddy, MD</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Roger Reynolds</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Jason Robinson</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr></table>

The motion passed without dissent.

The Resolution accepting President Brown's resignation was read into the record and a copy is attached to the minutes.

### VIII. Approval of Appointment of Acting President Clara Stamps

## MOTION by Regent Reynolds:

Move the Board to adopt the resolution accepting the appointment of Acting President Clara Stamps.

Seconded by Regent Banks.


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td colspan="2">Roll Call Vote:</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Ron Banks</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Carolyn Burns</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Elaine Farris, Ed.D.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Chandee Felder</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Dalton Jantzen</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Joe Moffett, Ph.D.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Rahul Reddy, MD</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Roger Reynolds</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Jason Robinson</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yes</td></tr></table>

The motion passed without dissent.

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The Resolution approving the appointment of Acting President Clara Stamps was read into the record and a copy is attached to the minutes.

### IX. Introduction of Additional Personnel

MOTION by Regent Banks:

Move the Board to ratify the hiring of Greg Rush as CFO.

Seconded by Regent Felder and passed without dissent.

### X. Approval to Engage an External Auditor/Services to Review the Current Financial Status of Kentucky State University

MOTION by Regent Reynolds:

Move the Board to table the approval to engage an external auditor/services to review the current financial status of Kentucky State University to allow Mr. Rush the opportunity to move forward with completing the statutory requirements. Seconded by Regent Banks and passed without dissent.

### XI. Residence Hall Resolution

The Resolution authorizing Acting President Clara Stamps of Kentucky State University to perform all actions permitted to be taken by the Authorized University Officers under the Resolution of the Board of Regents dated May 18, 2021 entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FACILITIES LEASE BETWEEN KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY AND KSU CAMPUS HOUSING, LLC, OTHER PROJECT DOCUMENTS, AND RELATED ACTIONS" was read into the record and a copy is attached to the minutes.

The resolution passed without dissent.

### XII. Adjournment

MOTION by Regent Felder:

Move the Board to adjourn.

Seconded by Regent Robinson and passed without dissent.

The meeting adjourned at 10:44 a.m.

Submitted by:

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Tac/tcm

Roger Reynolds, Board Secretary

Kentucky State University



Board of Regents

 X Approved with no corrections

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Dr. Elaine Farris, Chair

Kentucky State University



Board of Regents

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BOARD OF REGENTS

# RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of Kentucky State University accepts the resignation submitted by Dr. M. Christopher Brown II, as President of Kentucky State University, effective this date.

The contract between the University and Dr. Brown for his services as President is this day cancelled.

This  20th day of July, 2021.

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Chair, Board of Regents

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Secretary, Board of Regents

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BOARD OF REGENTS

# RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

BE IT RESOLVED that  Ciana Ross Stamp is this day appointed Acting President of Kentucky State University, and s/he shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and shall assume all duties including, Board Secretary, pending further actions by the Board.

This  204 day of July, 2021.

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Elaine Harris

Chair, Board of Regents



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BOARD OF REGENTS

# RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

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BE IT RESOLVED that  Claire Ross, Acting President of Kentucky State University, is hereby authorized to perform all actions permitted to be taken by the Authorized University Officers of the University under the Resolution of the Board of Regents dated May 18, 2021 entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FACILITIES LEASE BETWEEN KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY AND KSU CAMPUS HOUSING, LLC, OTHER PROJECT DOCUMENTS, AND RELATED ACTIONS".

This  204 day of July, 2021.

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Chair, Board of Regents

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