This agenda item was presented by Chair Moseley and AD Grant Stepp regarding the disposal of the old floor currently stored in the back of Exum Gym and the existing floor's state of disrepair. Coach Jackson joined the presentation, sharing safety concerns and issues relative to the existing floor. AD Stepp proposed replacing the existing floor with a refurbished floor from the Houston Rockets and explained how the existing floor would be repurposed.
Regent Fields sought clarification regarding the refurbished floor and when it could be installed.
Regent Walston posed a question in reference to the potential purchase of basketball goals from KSU.
Regent Ramsey inquired into the timeline needed to install the refurbished floor and whether it could be completed before the first basketball game.
This agenda item was presented by AD Stepp, who provided a summary of athletics funding, the current budget, expenditures, cost-saving efforts, and fundraising.
Chair Moseley queried whether any portion of student fees goes towards the Athletics budget.
Regent Walston asked whether grants were being sought to fund some of the athletics program's projects and expenditures. He also inquired whether Land Grant and Athletics could collaborate in terms of grant writing to secure additional external funding for the Athletics program.
Chair Moseley, AD Stepp, and President Akakpo initiated a discussion regarding the Athletics Advisory Council, outlining the role and responsibilities of the Council and the process for identifying potential Council members.
Chair Moseley inquired into the number of Council members required to get started.
Regent Fields sought clarification regarding the process for Committee members to submit names of potential Council members.
Regent Walston asked whether potential Council candidates would be approved by the Athletics Committee or by the Board.
MOTION by Regent Walston:
Move the Board to adjourn.
Seconded by Regent Fields and passed without dissent.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:01 a.m.