Kentucky State University Staff Senate Minutes

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Attendees
Present: Jasmin Thurman, Ashley Abshire Rhodus, Danielle Barber, Elise Borne, Delanduel Conwell, Donna Carter, Barbara Hayes, Travis Haskins, Jack Lee Wollman, Jr.
Absent: Jim Dodds (excused), Samantha Combest (unexcused), Jamar Simmons (unexcused), Nathan Cochran (unexcused), Ed Fields (excused), Louis Milligan (unexcused)
Staff Present: Christina Jones, Dave Crowe, Deanna Brown, Ed Wilcox, James Harris, Shimar Keith, Tia Spence Gigger
ItemDiscussionDecision/Proposal
1. Roll CallRoll was taken by President Danielle Barber; attendees are listed above.• All Staff Senate Members: if you are unable to attend a meeting, please let Danielle know in advance.
2. Adoption of AgendaMotion to approve the agenda for the May 11, 2021 Staff Senate Meeting agenda• Unanimously approved
3. Approval of MinutesMotion to approve the minutes for the April 13, 2021 Staff Senate Meeting Minutes• Unanimously approved
4. Opening Remarks• Donna Carter will be retiring next month. This will be her last meeting. She will be missed. On Wednesday, May 19, there will be a lunch on Longhorn Steak House to celebrate Donna Carter and her retirement. - Donna Carter has been on Staff Senate for at least 20 years. • Gift was purchased for faculty member who passed away. It's an engraved wind chime. Chandee Felder delivered it.• Staff Senate: please let Jack know if you plan on attending the luncheon for Donna Carter.
5. Staff Senate Committee Updates• Outreach Committee - Still looking at doing the Fill the Van food collection. - Instead of a van, we will place backets in three locations, which are ASB, Jordan, and Hathaway.• Motion was unanimously approved to provide pizza and drinks for pizza party.