III. Approval of the Agenda.

  • Regent Moseley wants to add a couple of items to the agenda that they didn't get on the agenda, including athletic facilities and the state of the athletic progress as it relates to all things athletic.
  • Regent Dukes moved the committee to approve the agenda with the addition of the two items Regent Moseley spoke of: facilities update and state of the athletic progress. Seconded by Regent Moseley.

IV. Presentation by Grant Stepp, Athletics Director.

  • AD Stepp discussed the success of the football program this year.
  • Discussed the extension of football Coach Huggins' contract and the growth of the football program.
  • Coach Huggins discussed the growth of the program during his three-year term as coach.
  • AD Stepp mentioned that Coach Huggins was SIAC Coach of the Year.
  • Ramon Johnson, coach of cross country, gave an update on cross country and track and field programs.
  • Keith Jones, the head women's and men's volleyball coach, gave an update on the women's and men's volleyball programs.

V. Frankfort Country Club Access.

  • Regent Moseley discussed that the Frankfort Country Club partnership with Kentucky State athletics golf has been tremendous.
  • Regent Moseley gave a reminder that employees and staff membership to the club is welcome to any staff member with no initiation cost.

VI. Athletic Facilities Update.

  • Regent Moseley discussed the facelift of Kentucky State's athletic facilities including new basketball court at Exum; new basketball rims; state of the art video board at the football field; and new floor.
  • Regent Moseley mentioned getting lights to have a night game.

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VII. Summary.

  • AD Stepp summarized the athletics program as having significant digital growth including social media sites of Facebook and Instagram.
  • Regent Fields asked about the plans for renovating the track. AD Stepp said they are trying to raise money for a track.
  • President Akakpo said they are still working on funding for the track and has ongoing discussions with Frankfort Independent Schools, who would like to use it as well.
  • Regent Fields asked if they are going to raise funds and if they have a target. AD Stepp responded that they have a couple of different phases with the