investigation into the functionality of existing policies could be initiated upon approval of the Policy on Policies.
Move the Board to approve the Policy on Policies.
The motion was seconded by Regent Moyer and passed without dissent.
Director Raglin requested approval to use grant funding for employee positions. She noted that some of the positions listed in the Board Book would need to be tabled until the Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Gerald Shields, and Interim President Johnson could articulate the mechanics and roles of such positions.
Vice Chair Walston, Regent Hatchett, and Regent Moseley asked for clarification regarding the positions the Board was being asked to approve, whether the positions were reconciled with the budget, and the status of the search for a new head football coach, respectively.
Move the Board to approve Past and Pending Personnel Actions.
The motion was seconded by Regent Dukes and passed without dissent.
Chair Patton observed that the Board acted to appoint Dr. Ronald A. Johnson as Interim President of Kentucky State University, effective July 1, 2022. Chair Patton then noted that the Board had the opportunity to review and approve The Registry's service agreement.
Move the Board to approve The Registry contract.
The motion was seconded by Regent Fields and passed without dissent.
Interim President Johnson gave remarks on the status of the University and noted that to improve confidence, he was advocating for augmentation by specialists who have worked with HBCUs and other industries.
Regent Dukes asked which budget would be the source of funding for the resolution. Interim President Johnson responded that the resolution’s funding would come out of the funds dedicated to consultants within the Office of the President.
Move the Board to approve engagement of a project management consulting firm.
The motion was seconded by Regent Hatchett.