Dr. Thompson stated that CPE will work with KSU on what that the Presidential Search Committee needs to look like. The Committee structure will come before the Board for approval. Under the Executive Order, CPE needs to be deeply involved in the search process so Travis Powell, General Counsel and Vice President of CPE, will be part of the Search Committee as the connection between CPE and KSU. The Committee, working with a search consultant, will bring back three candidates to the Board. The search should begin on December 1st and the hope is to have someone in place by late spring.
Regent Harnice asked if the Management Plan would come to the Board for approval. Dr. Thompson replied that it will come to the Board approval and they will ask for suggestions.
Regent Burns asked how a search consultant would bring a candidate who is different than an internal search. Dr. Thompson stated that search firms can bring national candidates, ensure that the process stays confidential, and have the time and resources to devote to a high quality search.
Regent Farris polled the Regents regarding moving forward with an RFP for an executive search firm. Noting a consensus, a motion was put on the floor.
Move the Board to authorize the CFO to release a request for proposal to hire a professional search firm to perform the executive search services for the position of President for Kentucky State University.
Seconded by Regent Reynolds and passed without dissent.
MOTION by Regent J antzen:
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 Reynolds and passed without dissent.
MOTION by Regent Reynolds:
Move the Board to reconvene in open session.
Seconded by Regent Harnice and passed without dissent.
MOTION by Regent Burns:
Move the Board to approve the Minutes of the June 3, 2021 Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Regents; the Minutes of the June 17, 2021 Special Called Meeting; the Minutes of the July 12, 2010 Special Called Meeting of the Board of Regents; the Minutes of the July 20, 2021 Special Called Meeting of the Board of Regents; the Minutes of the August 18, 2021 Special Called Meeting of the Board of Regents with a correction to the August 18, 2021 minutes to reflect that Regent Reynolds brought up keeping the Chair and Vice Chair, not Regent Harnice.
Seconded by Regent Reynolds.
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