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Board of Trustees www.nmc.edu/trustees

Meeting Agenda Monday, December 18, 2017

at NMC Oleson Center, 1881 College Drive 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting I. GENERAL BUSINESS

A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Review of Agenda and Approval of Additions, Deletions, or Rearrangements

II. REPORTS (Most reports are also provided to the Board in their materials packet, which can be

accessed on the nmc.edu Board of Trustees website.) E. Program Focus—New Jobs Training Program and Other Impact with Employers—

Marguerite Cotto, Vice President for LPL, and Rich Wolin, Director of Training Services F. Faculty Report – VCA Service Learning Project—Caroline Schaefer-Hills, Visual

Communications Instructor G. Enrollment Report—Todd Neibauer, Vice President for Student Services and

Technologies H. Financial Report—Vicki Cook, Vice President of Finance and Administration I. Foundation Report—Rebecca Teahen, Executive Director for Resource Development and

Foundation J. Building and Site Committee Report—Ross Childs, Chair K. Legislative Issues Report—Timothy Nelson, President

III. PUBLIC INPUT

Request forms for public input are available at the meeting location. Any individual of the public may speak for up to three (3) minutes. The Board will not receive public input from individuals unless they are present at the meeting. The Board will take public remarks into consideration, but will not comment at time of input.

IV. UPDATES

L. President’s Update—Timothy Nelson, President M. Board Chair Update—Kennard Weaver, Chair

V. DISCUSSION ITEMS

Northwestern Michigan College provides lifelong learning

opportunities to our communities.

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VI. CONSENT ITEMS (Pursuant to Policy A-105.00 Consent Agenda Items) These items will be adopted as a group without specific discussion. When approving the meeting agenda, any Board member may request that a consent agenda item be moved to the regular agenda for discussion or questions. Recommend that the following items be approved:

N. Minutes of the November 20, 2017, regular meeting

VII. ACTION ITEMS

O. Native American Grant Application (Pursuant to Submission Requirements) Recommend authorization for administration to submit application for the 2% grant from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians video gaming revenue as presented.

P. Foundation Board Appointments (Pursuant to Policy A-106.00 Other) Recommend approval of Foundation Board appointments to three-year terms on the commencing January 2018 and expiring December 2020 as follows:

Reappointments of Suzanne Allen, Chris Branson, Bruce Byl, Bill Donberg, Fran Gingras, Kevin Schlueter, Susan Sheldon, and Timothy Young

New appointment of Eleanor Lynn Q. New Jobs Training Programs Contracts (Pursuant to Policy A-106.00 Finance)

Recommend authorization for administration to enter into a contractual agreement under the terms of the New Jobs Training Program (NJTP) for the following companies:

Bulmann Enterprises, Inc. Cedar Run Eye Center Electro-Optics Technology, Inc. Springfield, Inc. TentCraft, Inc. (amended previous agreement)

R. Architect Contract (Pursuant to Policy A-106.00 Finance) Recommend authorization for administration to enter into a contract with Cornerstone Architects in an amount not to exceed $973,630 for the design and construction phase of the West Hall Innovation and New Library project, to be funded through the plant fund.

VIII. REVIEW OF FOLLOW-UP REQUESTS

Confirm requests made by the Board that require administrative follow-up for information to be provided to the Board at a later date.

IX. ADJOURNMENT

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Posted Friday, December 15, 2017, 4:00 p.m.

Upcoming Board Meeting Dates: All board meetings are open to the public.

January 22, 2018 - Oleson Center Room A/B, 1881 College Drive February 26, 2018 - Oleson Center Room A/B, 1881 College Drive March 19, 2018 - NMC Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front Street (3rd Monday) April 23, 2018 - Oleson Center Room A/B, 1881 College Drive May 21, 2018 - Great Lakes Campus, Room 112, 715 E. Front Street (3rd Monday) June 25, 2018 - Great Lakes Campus, Room 112, 715 E. Front Street

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            MEMO Enrollment Services- Admissions _________________________________________________________________________________________  

To: Timothy J. Nelson, President Todd Neibauer, VP for Student Services and Technologies Pamela Palermo, Associate Dean of Enrollment Services From: Cathryn Claerhout, Director of Admissions Date: December 8, 2017 Subject: Enrollment Update –Spring/Summer 2018, Fall 2018 _________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Spring/Summer 2018 Enrollment Spring semester starts Monday, January 15, 2018. Registration for current students shows a decrease of 2.9% (74 students lower than last year). New student registration is slightly down by 5 students. Re-admitted student registration has increased 20.3% (27 more student than last year). New Student Orientations started November 16 and continues into January. Currently orientation numbers show we are even with sign up from last year. The next NSO is Friday, December 15. Sign up is consistent with last year’s numbers (114 students as opposed to 104 last year same date). Payment due date was November 7. Student Financial Services report the smoothest payment due date ever with only 181 students dropped for non-payment. About 900 students were called and 2 personalized emails were sent as well, all reminding students about payment due date. 2017 2018Inquires 1330 1214Applications 1219 1226Admits 826 838Admits Registered 483 478Prior Admits Registered 23 13Retained from Fall 2516 2442Re-Admitted 133 160Credit Hours 9.72 9.59Contact Hours 11.15 11.00Total Headcount 3155 3093Tuition 6,158,351 6,197,166

(Source: Digital Dashboard & Recruiter Same Date Comparison SP017-2018)

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Fall 2018 Recruitment for fall 2018 is showing an increase in inquires and admits. Registration for fall 2018 opens on March 15, 2018. Orientation for Early College and Dual Enrolled students begins Friday, May 4, 2018 and continues every Friday in May. Orientation for all other new students begins May 9 and continues through August.  

(Source: Digital Dashboard & Recruiter Same Date Comparison FA2017-2018) 

2017 2018Inquires 1910 2845Applications 1393 1354Admits 674 762

 

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______________________________________________________________________________

To: Timothy J. Nelson, President

From: Vicki Cook, VP Finance and Administration

Date: December 12, 2017

Subject: Summary Report for the General Fund as of November 30, 2017

The attached reports summarize the financial results for the General Fund as of November 30, 2017. The fifth month represents 42% of the year.

Month End Results

The month end reports are interim and not a reflection of actual year-end results. The timing of revenue and expenses fluctuates throughout the year and will affect year end results. The general fund ended the month with an excess of revenue over expenses of $3,039,439. Revenue increased by 1% when comparing November 2017 to November 2016. The increase is related to timing of MARAD payment and timing of state appropriations revenue. Expenses were unchanged when comparing November 2017 to November 2016.

Revenue (letters refer to the attached General Fund summary)

A. Tuition and Fees revenue: Tuition and fees represent a 6% decrease from those of November 2016. The decrease is reflective of activities in Aviation and training and workshops revenue. For Fall 2017, the budget was set at 41,922 billing hours for budgeted revenue of $7,446,742. Actual billing hours are at 42,066 hours for total tuition revenue of $7,513,013. This is an overage of $66,271.

B. Property Taxes: Tax revenue is recorded as payments are received. The overall increase for the fiscal year is expected to be 3% over the previous fiscal year.

C. State Sources D. Federal Sources, which consist primarily of the MARAD grants, is not expected to be

received until Spring semester. NMC received payment for fuel in October. E. Actual year-to-date investment income recorded for fiscal year 2018 reflects interest income

only. F. Both Private Sources and Other Sources are timing and event dependent.

Expenses

G. Salary and benefit changes correspond with budgeted amounts. H. All other expenses are under budget at this time. I. Capital Outlay reflects expenditures budgeted through the allocation of COAT dollars, BBQ

funds, Maritime and Culinary Capital fund.

MEMO

Administrative Services

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Unaudited

2017-2018 YTD % of

Funds Accounts Adjusted Budget Activity Annual Budget

TOTAL GENERAL FUND

50 Revenues

Tuition and Fees 23,525,198 11,354,859 48.27% A

Property Taxes 10,330,768 4,630,749 44.82% B

Other Local 0 0 *

Local Sources 33,855,966 15,985,609 47.22%

State Sources 9,439,223 2,843,617 30.13% C

Federal Sources 524,000 148,082 28.26% D

Private Sources 484,000 118,962 24.58% F

Investment Income 274,000 116,435 42.49% E

Other Sources 489,270 224,970 45.98% F

Total Revenues 45,066,459 19,437,675 43.13%

60 Labor

Salaries & Wages 21,682,214 8,440,313 38.93% G

Benefits 9,307,364 3,879,993 41.69% G

Total Labor 30,989,578 12,320,306 39.76%

70 Expenses

Purchased Services 2,458,218 947,513 38.54% H

Supplies & Materials 3,070,711 1,108,141 36.09% H

Internal Services 91,525 16,749 18.30% H

Other Expenses 1,704,003 595,550 34.95% H

Institutional Expenses 1,771,357 484,744 27.37% H

Maintenance & Renovation 1,584,172 484,027 30.55% H

Prof Develop, Travel & Events 636,373 265,771 41.76% H

Capital Outlay 265,570 60,668 22.84% I

Total Expenses 11,581,929 3,963,163 34.22%

Total Expenditures 42,571,507 16,283,469 38.25%

80 Transfers

Transfers 2,463,782 114,767 4.66%

Total Transfers 2,463,782 114,767 4.66%

Total Expenditures and Transfers 45,035,289 16,398,236 36.41%

Net Revenues over (under) Expenditures 31,170 3,039,439

Northwestern Michigan College

Summary Report for General Fund Accounts

Month end reports are interim and not a reflection of final year end results

Fiscal Year 2018, Period 05

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Comparative Statement

November 2017 to November 2016

General Fund Activity Only

Difference between November 2017 and November 2016 (GENERAL FUND)

Revenue Yr. To Date Yr. To Date INCRE/DECRE. Percentage Explanation

30-Nov-17 30-Nov-16 Difference

Tuition & Fees 11,354,859 12,087,415 (732,556) -6%FY18 lower in flight fees, workshops & training revenue, health fee and

technology fees

Property Taxes 4,630,749 4,448,228 182,521 4% Timing of property tax payments

State Sources 2,843,617 2,070,667 772,950 37%$381,220 payment rec'd in FY18 for MPSERS 2010 Early Retirement

Program; increase in FY18 state aid (this has an offsetting expense)

Federal Sources 148,082 177,901 (29,819) -17% MARAD payment for fuel

Private Sources 118,962 121,268 (2,306) -2% Timing of foundation gifts

Investment Income 116,435 118,705 (2,270) -2% Less in interest revenue in FY18

Other Sources 224,970 172,738 52,232 30%FY18 higher for NJTP administrative fees, facility rentals and Lobdell's

events

Total Revenue 19,437,675 19,196,921 240,752 1%

Expenses

Salaries and Wages 8,440,313 8,492,781 (52,468) -1% Savings from open positions

Benefits 3,879,993 3,678,972 201,021 5% Timing of Health Savings

Purchased Services 947,513 876,006 71,507 8%Contractual expenses for training services and timing of payment for MSU

partner agreement

Supplies & Material 1,108,141 1,088,927 19,214 2%Timing of leased vehicle contracts and fuel purchases for aviation and

maritime

Internal Services 16,749 17,577 (828) -5% Fewer event charges in FY18

Other Expenses 595,550 640,029 (44,479) -7%Savings in financial/charge card fees, equipment rentals and Native waiver

offset by higher expenses for recruiting/promotional

Institutional Expenses 484,744 567,585 (82,841) -15% Timing of utility payments

Maintenance & Renovation 484,027 528,896 (44,869) -8% Timing of contractual payments

Pro. Develop, Travel & Events 265,771 266,760 (989) 0% Consistent with prior month

Capital Outlay 60,668 115,604 (54,936) -48% Timing of COAT purchases

Total Expenditures 16,283,469 16,273,137 10,332 0%

Transfers 114,767 75,766 39,001 Aviation flight hour transfer and grant indirect revenue

Net Revenues over/(under) 3,039,439 2,848,018 191,421

Month end reports are interim and not a reflection of final year end results.

Month end reports are interim and not a reflection of final year end results.

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Comparative Statement

November 2017 to October 2017

General Fund Activity Only

Difference between current month and previous month

Revenue Yr. To Date Yr. To Date Month of Month of Explanation

30-Nov-17 31-Oct-17 30-Nov-17 31-Oct-17 November

Tuition and Fees 11,354,859 8,965,033 2,389,826 2,670,207 November higher for spring fees reduced in part by less maritime, flight

and EES revenue as compared to October

Property Taxes 4,630,749 4,507,863 122,886 579,989 Timing of fall tax collections

State Sources 2,843,617 1,437,764 1,405,853 1,437,764 FY18 state appropriations payment began October 2017; timing of

payments

Federal Sources 148,082 148,082 - - Consistent with prior month

Private Sources 118,962 118,962 - 118,962 Timing of foundation support

Investment Income 116,435 93,334 23,101 23,376 Consistent with prior month

Other Sources 224,970 188,810 36,160 91,935 October higher for NJTP administrative fees, training services revenue,

facilty room rental, and culinary events

Total Revenue 19,437,675 15,459,848 3,977,827 4,922,232

Expenses

Salaries and Wages 8,440,313 6,544,076 1,896,237 1,861,426 Small variances in various wage line items; vacation pay out

Benefits 3,879,993 2,758,637 1,121,356 721,712 MPSERS 2010 Early Retirement Incentive Program payment received in

November

Purchased Services 947,513 716,210 231,303 257,437 Timing of contractual payments

Supplies & Material 1,108,141 857,379 250,762 405,037 Maritime fuel purchase, classroom supplies, and fee related expenses

higher in October; offset in part by higher printing expenses in November

Internal Services 16,749 10,768 5,981 5,314 Increase in internal training services

Other Expenses 595,550 460,160 135,390 149,219 October higher for banking/credit card fees, fire security fees, and

property tax refunds; offset in part by Native American Tuition waivers

Institutional Expenses 484,744 424,965 59,779 154,749 Timing of utility payments

Maintenance & Renovation 484,027 404,581 79,446 103,246 Timing of contractual payments

Prof Develp, Travel, & Events 265,771 213,772 51,999 52,237 Consistent with prior month

Capital Outlay 60,668 60,668 0 55,274

Total Expenditures 16,283,469 12,451,217 3,832,252 3,765,651

Transfers 114,767 116,049 (1,282) - Benthic grant recorded in November

Net Revenues over/(under) 3,039,439 2,892,582 146,857 1,156,581

Month end reports are interim and not a reflection of final year end results.

Month end reports are interim and not a reflection of final year end results.

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Summary by Program

November 2017

General Fund Activity Only

Revenue Percent 2017-18 Yr. To Date Percent of

of Total Annual Budget 30-Nov-17 Total Spent Definition

Tuition & Fees 52% 23,525,198 11,354,859

Property Taxes 23% 10,330,768 4,630,749

State Sources 21% 9,439,223 2,843,617

Federal Sources 1% 524,000 148,082

Private Sources 1% 484,000 118,962

Investment Income 1% 274,000 116,435

Other Sources 1% 489,270 224,970

Total Revenue 100% 45,066,459 19,437,675

Expenses

Instruction 30% 12,972,246 6,594,360 40% Produce educational change in a learner or group of learners; includes both credit and non-credit offerings

Information Technology 7% 3,035,249 1,063,166 7% Provide technology to benefit instructional activities and the institution as a whole

Public Service 1% 232,562 98,813 1% Provide public with unique resources and respond to community needs or solve community problem

Instructional Support 17% 7,160,585 2,631,786 16% Support instructional programs

Student Services 13% 5,330,929 1,868,718 11% Contribute to well-being of students and their intellectual, cultural, & social development

Institutional Administration 21% 9,129,074 2,480,826 15% Provide for organizational effectiveness and continuity; day-to-day functioning and long-range viability

Plant Operations and Maintenance 11% 4,710,863 1,545,800 9% Maintain existing facilities, provide utility and safety services, and plan/design future facilities

Total Expenditures 100% 42,571,507 16,283,469 100%

Transfers 2,463,782 114,767

Net Revenues over/(under) 31,170 3,039,439

Month end reports are interim and not a reflection of final year end results.

Month end reports are interim and not a reflection of final year end results.

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Resource Development

To: The Board of Trustees and President Timothy J. Nelson

From: Rebecca Teahen, Executive Director for Resource Development

Date: December 11, 2017

Subject: Foundation Update

Fund Raising – a “check” on FY18 goals

To date, $577,415 has been raised (cash and short-term pledges) for the Annual Fund! Our goal is $800,000. To date, 187 donors have supported the annual fund.

FY18 total dollars raised are as follows:

$ 3,344,449 Total received (including Annual Fund, pledges, and documented planned gift intentions) raised toward goal of $8,000,000

+ $ 141,070 Gross event revenue vs goal of $250,000

$ 3,485,519 Total of gifts + events vs goal of 8,000,000 (50% in planned gifts)

Foundation Initiatives

Director of Development, Paris Morse, recently presented a workshop on “How to Write for Development” at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s Region V conference.

Thanks to all who supported the NMC Giving Tree program this season.

Thanks also to those who supported NMC on #GivingTuesday. We raised $5,600 through this online effort.

Please remember NMC in your year-end giving. Dennos memberships and tickets to NMC events are great gift ideas too!

Meetings and Events for your calendars:

The annual “Taste of Success” event has moved from its traditional date in February to April 6, 2018. Save the date!

The annual commitment scholarship program induction ceremony will also move to the spring.

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Board of Trustees

Building and Site Committee Minutes

December 14, 2017 NMC University Center, Room 213

2200 Dendrinos Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686 Committee member Chris Bott called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Members present: Chris Bott, Kennard Weaver, Ross Childs (arrived at 2:00 p.m.)

Members absent: None

Others present: President Timothy Nelson, Vicki Cook, Holly Gorton, Pat Podges, Russ Soyring, Missy Luick, Chris Mackey, Steve Jelinek, Heather Green, Mark Humitz, John Dancer, Tom Nemitz

Chris Bott made a motion, supported by Kennard Weaver, to amend the agenda to add Public Input. Sidewalk Easement for Safe Routes to Eastern Elementary

Russ Soyring and Missy Luick from the City of Traverse City were present for this portion of the meeting to present their request for a permanent sidewalk easement from Northwestern Michigan College to the City of Traverse City for a new sidewalk section adjacent to College Drive. They explained this project is part of the City of Traverse City Safe Routes to School Program for a safe route to Eastern Elementary. The proposed 6-foot wide sidewalk would run west and north of College Drive on NMC and Traverse City Area Public Schools properties. Soyring and Luick explained that NMC would still own their property and an operations and maintenance agreement would be arranged separately. Committee members felt the sidewalk would benefit NMC as well. Kennard Weaver, made a motion, supported by Chris Bott, to have administration move forward working with the City to draft appropriate agreements to take to the full NMC Board for approval at their January 22, 2018, meeting. Motion passed with unanimous vote. The City of Traverse City will need a letter of commitment from NMC during their grant application process following full Board approval in January. Russ Soyring thanked the Building and Site Committee, as well as administration and the NMC Board of Trustees for their cooperation on this project as well as the Tart Trail and other partnerships with the City of Traverse City. Fine Arts Building Request for State Register of Historic Places

Committee members discussed a request to put the NMC Fine Arts building on the National Register of Historic Places. Committee members were generally in support of this request, but raised some questions to be resolved before moving forward. Once administration has completed more research and has assurance no property restrictions would apply, the committee is comfortable having administration take that information directly to the full Board for required action.

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Public Comment—No public comment was offered. West Hall and New Library Project Architect Proposal Presentations

Pat Podges reviewed the request for proposal process for architectural and engineering design services for the West Hall and New Library design and construction phase in preparation of the two presentations scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. He shared that the process to date had narrowed the six proposals received down to those of Stantec and Cornerstone for the presentation and interview process to take place during this meeting. Stantec Presentation

The Stantec team of Chris Mackey, Steve Jelinek, and Heather Green, along with Mark Humitz from Cornwell Architects in Traverse City, were present for this portion of the meeting. The Stantec team made their presentation highlighting the fact they and done the schematic design phases of the project required by the DTMB for the state funded West Hall Innovation Center project and their desire to complete the remainder of the project phases. They also explained they have in-house engineering services with their firm. The Stantec team addressed questions of the group and presented on their strengths and abilities as a large firm with an abundance of experience and resources. Cornerstone Presentation

John Dancer and Tom Nemitz of Cornerstone Architects were present for their 3:30 p.m. scheduled presentation to the group. They emphasized the value of their local presence and accountability, explaining that their partnerships and subcontracts on the project would also be local. They presented on some of their recent projects with many similarities to the NMC West Hall project, which included several renovation projects. They assured the group that, although they may have some architectural design changes, their plan was to take the project forward from the work that has already been completed during the schematic design phases. They addressed specific questions and concluded by highlighting the strengths and resources they are able to bring to the project. The committee had discussion following both presentations regarding the strengths, as well as concerns pertaining to the two firms. Kennard Weaver, made a motion, supported by Chris Bott, to recommend Cornerstone Architects for the design and construction phase of the West Hall Innovation and New Library project to the full Board for approval at their December 18, 2017, meeting. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m. Recorded by Holly Gorton, Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees.

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STATE LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS

Legislative Schedule: The House and Senate took a two-week break in November, covering the Thanksgiving holiday. Session for both chambers resumed on November 28, and is scheduled for up to three weeks in December. Senate Passes Concealed Carry Legislation: On November 8, the Senate passed Senate Bills 584-586, which will allow individuals who obtain a special endorsement with their concealed pistol license to carry concealed weapons within areas they are currently prohibited, including community college campuses. The package passed 25-12 with Sen. Marty Knollenberg (R-Troy) joining all of the Democrats in opposition. The bills are now before the House Judiciary Committee where Chair Jim Runestad has promised at least a hearing. Promise Zone Expansion: Also in early November, Governor Snyder signed into law Senate Bill 98 (Ananich), which would amend the Michigan Promise Zone Authority Act to permit the Department of Treasury to certify up to 15 governing bodies of eligible entities to establish a promise zone, rather than the current limit of 10. SB 98 is now Public Act 150 of 2017. TIF Consolidation: On November 30, the Senate Economic Development and International Investment Committee reported out Senate Bill 393 (Horn). The bill would consolidate several tax increment finance authorities into a single act and increase reporting requirements for tax capture entities. SB 393 now goes to the full Senate. Bills to Watch: See a quick reference of all the bills relevant to community colleges on the MCCA website. Statewide News/Reports Governor Snyder Preps ‘Marshall Plan’ for Talent: Governor Snyder is preparing a “Marshall Plan for Talent” and seeking major investments as he works to boost educational and training opportunities for the high-tech jobs of today and tomorrow. See Workforce Intelligence Network article. Governor’s Education and Talent Summit (March 12-13, 2018): Focus of the Summit is on the talent gap, and how employers can better connect with educators and community leaders. Event will be held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi on March 12-13, 2018. Register here.

MCCA MONTHLY UPDATE TO BOARDS OF TRUSTEES

[December 1, 2017]

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FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS

U.S. Senate Passes Tax Reform Bill: The Senate passed its version of the tax changes early Saturday morning, December 2nd. The bill, which would lower the corporate tax rate from 35% to 20%, could add a trillion dollars to the federal deficit over the next decade, according to an analysis by Congress’s Joint Committee on Taxation. Congressional leaders must now decide whether to form a conference committee to harmonize the Senate bill with the legislation passed last month by the House of Representatives. The House could also simply vote to accept the Senate’s version before sending it to President Trump, who is expected to sign the bill. ACCT and AACC sent letters to the House and Senate regarding their tax bills.

Potential Impact on Community Colleges: The Senate tax reform bill include a number of provisions of concern to community colleges. Charitable giving will likely be impacted by doubling the standard deduction for individuals and couples. This will reduce the number of taxpayers who itemize. The Senate bill also repeals the state and local tax (SALT) deduction. This could have a severe and significant negative effect on state and local budgets; resulting is less revenue to fund priorities such as higher education. The Senate bill repeals Advance Refunding Bonds. This allows public and private institutions to refinance outstanding debt at lower interest rates and generates significant interest savings over decades. The result is lower costs for capital projects.

House Introduces HEA Reauthorization: The chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has released a bill to reauthorize the Higher Education Act (HEA). HR 4508, the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act, reforms many areas covered under the HEA, including: reducing the number student loan and student loan repayment options; creating a new college dashboard for consumer information; simplifying the FAFSA; instituting a Pell Grant bonus for students taking 15 credit hours per semester; creating additional financial penalties for institutions under risk sharing; and eliminating certain regulations. The House Committee on Education and the Workforce has prepared a short summary, and the full text of HR 4508 is also available online. Focus on FAFSA Reform: The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing to examine the simplification of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The hearing was held to look at this issue relative to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. An archived webcast of the hearing may be viewed on the Committee website. The FAFSA and financial aid disbursement were also topics discussed at last week’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) conference. US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced that the department intends to make the FAFSA available on a new mobile app by spring 2018. The goal is to eventually have a single entry website portal for all federal student financial aid services. The department is also looking to put federal financial aid disbursements for living costs onto a new prepaid card product. National News/Reports Jobs That Don't Require a Baccalaureate: Since 1991, workers with associate degrees have claimed a rising share of good jobs in every state, while high school graduates in nearly every state lost ground, according to a new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.

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Trends in Student Aid 2017: In this new publication from College Board, Trends in Student Aid 2017 provides a detailed look at the sources and distribution of grants, loans, and other student aid for the most recent academic year and how this funding has changed over time.

MCCA CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

MICHIGAN CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS (MCSS)

Statewide Transfer Work Continues: The MCSS continues to lead statewide efforts to improve transfer student success including a new state-funded initiative to replace the Michigan Transfer Network and build statewide associate to bachelor’s degree transfer pathways. The Transfer Steering Committee, representing community colleges and universities, will be recruiting faculty to develop multi-institutional associate to bachelor’s degree transfer agreements so that students can start at any participating community college in Michigan and transfer to any participating university having earned an associate’s degree at the community college and ready for upper-division coursework at the university. We will convene faculty from across the state on May 18, 2018 in four programs including biological sciences, business management, criminal justice, and psychology. Development of the new Michigan Transfer Network website is in progress and will be released in the Spring of 2019. MCSS Launches New Guided Pathways Initiative: The Michigan Center for Student Success is excited to announce that 26 Michigan Community Colleges will be taking part in the second phase of the Michigan Guided Pathways Institute from 2017-2020. Guided Pathways is a national reform effort founded on research-based design principles in Redesigning America’s Community Colleges (Bailey, Jaggars & Jenkins, 2015) that lays out a path for community colleges to achieve greater success for their students. The Michigan Guided Pathways Institute is made possible by a generous grant from The Kresge Foundation and additional support from Jobs for the Future. Colleges in the Institute will build on work begun in 2014 with the launch of the first Michigan Guided Pathways Institute which focused primarily on mapping pathways to student success and redesigning intake processes to help students choose and enter a pathway. For the next phase of the work, colleges were invited to participate as part of either the Study Circle, who will work independently with virtual support from MCSS and partner organizations, or the Mentor Circle, who will augment virtual support with intensive in-person events up to three times each year. MCSS kicked off the first Institute during a two-day event at Macomb Community College’s Lorenzo Cultural Center November 30-December 1, 2017. MICHIGAN COLLEGES ONLINE (MCO) MCO Fall 2017 OER Usage Report Shows Increase in Adoptions: Fifteen colleges reported faculty adoptions of Open Educational Resources (OER) that impacted 171 courses - many with multiple sections. Total number of enrollments was 16,792 and total cost of savings to students was estimated at $1,679,200. View the report here. This is nearly a 10% increase in OER usage over Fall 2016. By disciplines, the largest users or OER are Biology/Anatomy & Physiology, followed by Math and History. Click here to see a listing of college use by discipline.

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MICHIGAN NEW JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM (MNJTP) MNJTP By The Numbers: MNJTP is an economic development program which authorizes community colleges to temporarily capture the state income tax withholding associated with newly hired workers to pay for training. Contact Adriana Phelan with any questions.

▪ 19,871 projected new jobs are being supported by MNJTP agreements. There are 172 employers, and 21 community colleges participating in the program.

Recently Signed Agreements for New Jobs Training:

▪ Macomb Community College is partnering with Delaware Limited Liability Company to train 746 new employees.

▪ Macomb Community College is partnering with Cosworth, LLC to train 26 new employees.

COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN THE NEWS

Grand Rapids Community College responds to students with food, housing insecurity. Macomb Community College settled free speech case with a student group that filed a First Amendment complaint against the college in August after students — one of whom dressed as a T-Rex — were told by campus police that they were violating policy by publicly advocating for fossil fuels. Mott Community College receives grant to support student-parents. Northwestern Michigan College ranked third-best community college in the country for veterans by Military Times magazine.

Oakland Community College sweeps American Culinary Federation’s Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Awards, with alumni winning Chef of the Year for the fourth year in a row. Washtenaw Community College signs five-year contract for apprenticeship training with National Sprinkler Fitter Union.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2017-18 CALENDAR

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NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MINUTES

Monday, November 20, 2017

at Oleson Center, 1881 College Drive

CALL TO ORDER—Chair Kennard R. Weaver called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL Trustees present: Chris M. Bott, K. Ross Childs, Michael Estes, Rachel A. Johnson, Jane T.

McNabb, Kennard R. Weaver

Trustees absent: Douglas S. Bishop

Also present: President Timothy J. Nelson, Cole Burns, Vicki Cook, Marguerite Cotto, Sue DeCamillis, Holly Gorton, Joy Evans, Diana Fairbanks, Dani Garcia, David Gosma, Colin Kreh, Mark Liebling, Janet Lively, Pratish Maharjan, Kerri McAdams, Wyatt Miller, Todd Neibauer, Paul Perry, Josiah Pippin, Cassie Ray, Dennis Schultz, Stephen Siciliano, Floyd Smith, Rebecca Teahen, Keith Weber

REVIEW OF AGENDA—The agenda was accepted as presented. REPORTS

Faculty Report – Unpacking the Demand for Coding Skills—Keith Weber, CIT Developer Program Instructor, provided a presentation about existing myths of digital skillsets actually required in today’s interactive workplace and a number of ways that the CIT Department and NMC are responding to the needs of our students in keeping with our mission as a community college. He explained that, while technology continues to change, the world of business has not. Weber emphasized that coding skills are not often required, but it is important for students to learn business practices and be comfortable with technology. Enrollment Report—Todd Neibauer, Vice President for Student Services and Technology, provided the enrollment report, noting that Spring/Summer 2018 registration for current students began on October 25, 2017. Registration for Fall 2018 opens on March 15, 2018, and Neibauer shared that Admissions and Financial Aid had over 80 high school visits for recruitment and FAFSA workshops in preparation. His report also indicated that on-campus tours have increased. In response to a Board comment about engaging the middle school age group, Neibauer explained the NMC Admissions team is becoming more involved with programs engaging the younger population for follow-up recruitment efforts. Sensitive Information Report—Vicki Cook, Vice President of Finance and Administration, provided the annual update of incidents related to identity theft protection to the Board as required by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. The report noted three incidents during the 12-month period, and NMC conducted internal investigations to insure proper internal controls are in place. In response to a question, Cook explained that two of the incidents were individuals, and one affected multiple people, but was not a breach in the college’s system. Cook shared the report is to inform the Board that NMC does monitor and investigate any identity theft issues through coordination with multiple college departments.

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Financial Report—Vice President Vicki Cook provided the financial report for the period ending October 31, 2017, noting that fall tuition revenue was still being reported. She also reviewed the comparison activity from a year ago at this time, explaining the federal revenue received was from MARAD for ship fuel. Cook indicated that most all activity was tracking on budget. In response to a question, Vice President Cook confirmed the 3% increase in property tax revenue was projected. Foundation Report—Rebecca Teahen, Executive Director for Resource Development and Foundation, provided the Foundation update. She recognized the new NMC food pantry on campus, the annual Giving Tree program that supports students during the holidays, as well as the upcoming Giving Tuesday on November 28. MCCA Trustee Institute Reports—Trustees Chris Bott, Ross Childs, and Janie McNabb reported on their recent attendance at the MCCA Trustee Institute in Lansing. They shared about the opportunity to have good interaction with other community college trustees and MCCA staff, as well as very informative sessions held. They concluded by encouraging other trustees to attend in the future. Legislative Issues Report—President Timothy Nelson shared that the MCCA legislative report was included in the meeting materials and provided additional explanation of some current legislative issues, including senate bills that would allow the open carry and concealed weapons on campus. Nelson asked trustees to contact legislators and the Governor to voice their concerns with the bills. PUBLIC INPUT—There was no public input offered. UPDATES

President’s Update—President Timothy Nelson indicated his written update had gone out to the Board and campus earlier that day. He shared that NMC had been ranked third best community college in the nation for its service to veterans, according to Military Times magazine. Nelson credited the hard work of NMC faculty and staff, particularly the leadership of Scott Herzberg, NMC’s POC Military and Veterans Services and Advisor. Board Chair Update—Chair Kennard Weaver shared he had attended an event on behalf of the NMC Board of Trustees and received an award from TART Trails, Inc. in appreciation and recognition of support and partnership for 2017 recognizing the college for working with them to complete the Boardman loop of the TART Trail. Weaver also encouraged trustees to contact legislatures to express concerns against the gun bills. DISCUSSION ITEMS

CONSENT ITEMS—On a motion by Michael Estes, seconded by Ross Childs, the following items were approved by a unanimous vote as a group without discussion:

Minutes of the October 23, 2017, regular meeting Minutes of the October 30, 2017, study session

Motion passed with a unanimous vote.

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ACTION ITEMS

NMC Resource Guidelines—On a motion by Jane McNabb, seconded by Chris Bott, the board approved the NMC Resource Guidelines for 2018-19 as presented. It was noted that discussion pertaining to potential revisions to future versions of resource guidelines would occur at the upcoming January study session. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. West Hall Innovation Project Owners Representative—On a motion by Rachel Johnson, seconded by Michael Estes, the board authorized administration to enter into a contract in the amount of $400,000 with Plante Moran CRESA as Owner’s Representative to support the West Hall Innovation Center and new library construction project, to be funded through the Plant Fund. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.

REVIEW OF FOLLOW-UP REQUESTS—Confirmed requests made by the Board that require administrative follow-up for information to be provided to the Board at a later date.

ADJOURNMENT—The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. by unanimous vote on a motion by Rachel Johnson, seconded by Michael Estes. Recorded by Holly Gorton, Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees. SIGNED

Kennard R. Weaver, Chair ATTESTED

Rachel A. Johnson, Secretary

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MEMO Student Services & Technologies

_____________________________________________________________________________________ To: Timothy J. Nelson, President From: Todd Neibauer, VP for Student Services & Technologies Date: December 12, 2017 Subject: Two Percent Grant Proposal This is a request for your support to submit this proposed grant to the Board of Trustees for their approval at their December 18, 2017 meeting. This grant proposal outlines additional support for students as part of our initiatives to improve student persistence and completion. The Student Success Center academic success coaches lead this effort. This grant proposal would further fund the specific efforts of the Native American Success Coach in development and implementation of additional support services focused on improving the retention and graduation rates of our Native American student population. Thank you for your consideration.

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Revised 2% form - approved at the March 25, 2009, Tribal Council Special Session Page 1 of 5

Tribal Council Allocation of 2% Funds Application Form

PLEASE NOTE: Under the terms of the consent decree, which settled Tribes v. Engler (Case No. 1:90-CV-611, U.S. Dist. Ct., West. Dist. Mich.), the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, as defined in the stipulation, has agreed to pay 2% of its video gaming revenue to local units of government (i.e., local township, village, city, county board of commissioners, public school system).

*ONLY LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT LOCATED WITHIN GTB’S 6-COUNTY SERVICE AREA WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 2% GRANTS.

1. Allocation Cycle: June Submission Date – June 30th

X December X Submission Date – December 31st

2. Name of Applicant: Northwestern Michigan College

Address: 1701 East Front Street

Traverse City, Michigan. 49686

Phone #: (231) 995-1039 Fax #: (231) 995-1253

Authorized Signature:

Printed Name: Todd Neibauer

Title: Vice President-Student Services & Technologies

Contact person: Name: Todd Parker – Native American Success Coach

Telephone #: (231) 499- 6891 cell / 995-3025 ofc Fax #: (231) 995-1253

3. Type of Applicant: Local Government Local Court

Township County Commissioner Road Commission

Public School District X College Charter School

Public Library Sheriff/Police Department Fire Department

4. Fiscal Data: Amount Requested: $ $23,800 Percent: 25 %

Local Leveraging: $ $74,940 Percent: 75 % (Match) Total Budget: $ $ 98,740.00 Percent: 100 %

5. Target Population: 100 Children 350 Adults 50 Elders

500 Total GTB member Community 30 Others

(Indicate the number of GTB members)

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6. Counties Impacted: X Antrim X Benzie X Charlevoix X Grand Traverse X Leelanau X Manistee

7. Brief Description (purpose of funding); include statement of need:

In order to continue providing academic, social, and community support services to the native student population and the native community, we see a need for the continuation of native support services here at NMC. Our goal is to continue to improve retention and course completion rates of Native American students at NMC. We plan to do this by continuing to support the Native American students with focused support programs, student community activities, tribal communication and involvement, campus experiential activities for Native American high school students, course development and cultural projects with the Native American Student Organization. NEED: The rate of Native American college student success is below the average NMC non-native population as measured by completion rates. Unfortunately, far too many Native American students and community members are unsuccessful in completing a degree or certificate program and many fail to transfer to another college or university for completion. Many tribal students are the first in their families to attend college, and many struggle without support programs in place to help navigate the system. Currently, NMC’s Native American student enrollment remains among the highest for community colleges and universities within the State of Michigan. NMC’s student demographics show that the Native American student population is made up primarily of Grand Traverse Band members. From 2010 to 2017, over 325 GTB members have attended NMC, many failed to graduated or complete a certificate program. We hope to continue (with your support) to provide services which enhance educational and community opportunities for Native American students, and to ensure college involvement and academic success for those students and community members. We hope to continue to design and implement educational opportunities on par with tribal and non-tribal colleges and universities to better serve our student population in the future. We hope to continue the development of stronger relationships with Tribal Education programs and youth services, as well as Tribal government in order to support our Native American students. We believe these partnerships are critical to improving retention rates, course completion and overall success of currently enrolled Native students and those who will choose to attend Northwestern Michigan College in the future. 8. This question only pertains to Public School Systems. If you are not a Public School system, skip to question 9.

(a) Program formula: (1) $5,000. Per school + ($1,000 x # of GTB member students) = allocation.

Please note: 1) In completing this section, only provide the student numbers of currently enrolled GTB members; do not include the general Native American data of your school system; and 2) there will be a cap of $100,000 per school, based on the school’s GTB membership count.

(b) Recommendation from Parent Committee: YES NO

(c) Describe parent involvement in project:

(d) Does the school receive Title IX Indian Education Funds? YES NO

If yes, how much:

9. What are the start and completion dates of the proposed project?

Start: 01/31/2018 Completion: 08/31/2018

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Revised 2% form - approved at the March 25, 2009, Tribal Council Special Session Page 3 of 5

10. Has applicant received prior awards through the Tribe’s 2% funding allocation?

X YES NO. If yes, please list the start and end dates and amount:

08/31/2017 - 08/31/2018 and amounts: 13,000.00

01/31/2017 - 08/31/2017 and amounts: 25,000.00

08/31/2016 - 08/31/2017 and amounts: 20,000.00

11. Are all of the previous allocations expended? X YES NO.

If no, what are the start and end dates and amounts?

08/31/2017 - 08/31/2018 and amounts: 13,000.00

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12. Is the proposed project new or a continuation project X ? If this is a continuation project, please explain why there is a need to continue funding:

Funding will allow continued support for Native American College & K-12 students, In addition to community

members, through the implementation of programs that feature culture to increase awareness, with the focus being

to create an academic environment that is comfortable for community members. Our goal being to continue

educational opportunities on par with non-native people’s we feel is critical to “Self Governance”, without it, our

communities become dependent upon others. Keeping our community members informed of educational

opportunities is the key to both our community and individual tribal citizen’s success.

13. Impact of Gaming on local program: (e.g., increase in student population, resulting from increase in Tribal

employment or increase in emergency services to Casino patrons).

Greater numbers of Native American families are staying in the area as a result of better jobs, better educational

opportunities, affordable housing, low cost of living, community and family ties. We foresee an increase in native

people attending NMC to meet the needs of the trends in education, the job market and social programs in

the Grand Traverse region. We are seeing an increase in returning students, those seeking career changes or career

growth within tribal employment as well as non-tribal business, as a response to better employment opportunities

made available by business growth and development as a result of Tribal governance and Tribal employment in

relation to overall community growth.

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Revised 2% form - approved at the March 25, 2009, Tribal Council Special Session Page 4 of 5

14. How will the success of the project be assessed (evaluation plan)?

The project’s success will be assessed by measuring the change in student performance via: course retention and

completion, graduation rates, transfer rates, overall GPA, enrollment of recent Native American high school graduates,

and enrollment of returning Native American students.

15. If new staff is required, will preference be given to Native American applicants?

X YES NO

16. Budget: Please attach a one-page itemization of the planned budget. Include explanation for each category of the

budget.

Note: A final report on expenditure of funds and project results will be due to the Tribal Council 30 days after

project completion.

BEFORE YOU MAIL, PLEASE REMEMBER TO:

1) Execute authorized signature

2) Attach 1-page budget

3) Submit before the deadline from the cover letter you received

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Revised 2% form - approved at the March 25, 2009, Tribal Council Special Session Page 5 of 5

Grand Traverse Band Tribal Council, 2% Allocation, Budget Justification - Northwestern Michigan College Native American Student Organization-Operating Budget &“Graduation” Pow Wow 2018 This would aid N.A.S.O. in providing presentations and workshops focusing on community cultural enrichment and awareness for the Native American student population, community members and guests. Students will design and implement programs with the N.A.S.C. to better inform others about native issues, arts, and community and cultural aspects of our local Native American population. N.A.S.O. will provide student to student interaction, building upon our program goals for greater academic success and retention, using socially engaging activities based on cultural identity. The Native American Student Organization will give native students a voice within the student community here on campus and an environment to discuss issues and situations in a relaxed peer to peer setting, while enhancing their leadership experience during the continuation of planning and facilitation of activities developed by N.A.S.O. $400 per activity x 12 NASO group activities $4,800 May “Graduation Celebration” Pow Wow $6,000 $10,800 Native American Student-College Campus Immersion 2018 A 4-day campus immersion program that would again, provide campus and college classroom experience In addition to Native student to Native student mentoring for up to 40 Native American high school students. With your support, students will experience NMCs campus, featuring; Dorm life, the application and enrollment process, practice placement testing for college admittance, Student Success & Student Life, N.A.S.O. student mentors and campus meals. Students may participate in programs in: Aviation, Culinary Arts, Nursing, Science &Technology, Visual Communication, Construction Trades, etc. Students will receive information on the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver process and additional scholarship(s) and student loan information, as well as academic and career paths offered at NMC in combination with our University partners. This program will help students in becoming familiar with a college/ university environment, meet potential instructors and support staff, in addition to working with our N.A.S.O. student mentors/chaperons. Our goal is to help Native students believe, college is within their reach. ($325.00 per student, 4 days and 3 nights x 40 students, June 2018) $13,000 Northwestern Michigan College ((IN-KIND Contributions): Office space and building use, mailing, benefits, office equipment and supplies, administrative support for Native American Student Success Coach and program. Notes: NMC In-Kind $74,940 Staff Benefits (NASC) + 11,840.00 GTB 2% Request $23,800

Space Costs & Building Use +24,400.00 Administration and Staff +38,700.00

Program Cycle: 01-31-2018 / 8-31-2018 Total Program Budget: $ 98,740.00

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___________________________________________________________________________ To: The Board of Trustees and President Timothy J. Nelson

From: Rebecca Teahen, Executive Director for Resource Development

Date: December 12, 2017

Subject: Foundation Board Member Appointments

REAPPOINTMENTS

The NMC Foundation Board of Directors recommends for Board of Trustees' approval the following Foundation Board member reappointments: Suzanne Allen, Chris Branson, Bruce Byl, Bill Donberg, Fran Gingras, Kevin Schlueter, Susan Sheldon, and Timothy Young be reappointed to three-year terms on the Foundation Board (commencing January 2018 and expiring December 2020).

NEW APPOINTMENTS

The NMC Foundation Board of Directors recommends the following individual for a new three-year term commencing January 2018 and expiring December 2020: Eleanor Lynn.

Eleanor Lynn is a retired medical malpractice defense attorney who moved to Traverse City in 2000 with her late husband. She was previously a shareholder and managing attorney for Willingham & Cote’, P.C., in East Lansing but continued to defend physicians in medical malpractice lawsuits in northern Michigan after moving up north and only finally retired this year. She serves on the Board of Legal Services of Northern Michigan and currently serves as secretary of the Board. She is a regular student in Extended Education classes at NMC, particularly classes relating to history and political science, which were her two undergraduate majors at University of Michigan. She has also sung with the NMC Chorale in various years, and she is a long-time yoga student through NMC. She is a huge fan of Dennos Museum, National Writers Series, and International Affairs Forum lectures. She was one of five panel members in a recent discussion of First Amendment free speech issues conducted by NMC on Constitutional Law Day.

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To: Timothy J Nelson, President From: Marguerite Cotto, V.P. Date: December 13, 2017 Subject: NJTP – New and Extended Contract Authorization Request We are pleased to submit for Board authorization four training agreements under the provisions of the Michigan New Jobs Training Program. Each company profile is included in the packet.

Bulmann Enterprises, Inc. (Bulmann Dock & Lift) Cedar Run Eye Center Electro-Optics Technology, Inc. Springfield, Inc. TentCraft, Inc.

With these approvals, NMC Training Services now supports 600 new jobs meeting NJTP criteria to date. Job eligibility includes new positions with earnings meeting (or above) a 175% multiplier to prevailing minimum wage. This is the third rotation of the NJTP fund during 2017. The Board has approved agreements in both January and July rotations. Agreement totals to date represent over $4.6 million in training contracts representing services through 2022. Thank you.

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MICHIGAN NEW JOBS TRAINING AGREEMENT

PART I 1. “College” means Northwestern Michigan College of Traverse City, Michigan. Notices, requests, or other

communications directed to the College under this Agreement shall be addressed as follows:

Finance

Lindsey Lipke, Lead Accounting Assistant

Northwestern Michigan College

1701 East Front Street

Traverse City, MI 49686

llipke@nmc.edu

231-995-1143

Training

Lisa Rollin, Grant Coordinator

Northwestern Michigan College

1701 East Front Street

Traverse City, MI 49686

lrollin@nmc.edu

231-995-2005

2. “Employer” means Cedar Run Eye Center of Traverse City, Michigan. Notices, requests, or other

communications directed to the Employer under this Agreement shall be addressed as follows:

Debra A. Cochran Administrator Cedar Run Eye Center 3830 West Front Street Traverse City, MI 49684

3. The Employer certifies that the number of jobs on its payroll in Michigan as of September 13, 2017, the

date of the Preliminary Agreement, was 34 and that the highest number of jobs on its payroll in Michigan

in the last 12 months prior to the date of the Preliminary Agreement was 33.

4. The Employer agrees that the New Jobs Credit from Withholding paid by the Employer to the College for

Program Costs will begin as employees are hired.

5. The effective date of this Agreement shall be December 18, 2017 (the “Effective Date”).

6. The term of this Agreement shall be five (5) years, expiring December 17, 2022; provided that this

Agreement shall not terminate and the obligations, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements

of the Employer hereunder shall continue until the Program Costs have been paid in full as provided herein.

The provisions of Part II and Part III of this Agreement are hereby approved and incorporated in full by reference.

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MICHIGAN NEW JOBS TRAINING AGREEMENT

PART II

EXHIBIT A

Estimated Budget

1.

Training

$ 17,391

2.

Administrative Fee

$ 2,609

TOTAL

$ 20,000

Final Costs

1.

Training

$_______________.

2.

Administrative Fee

$_______________.

TOTAL

$_______________.

Acknowledged this 18th day of December, 2017.

_________________________ _________________________

Debra A. Cochran, Administrator Timothy J. Nelson, President

Cedar Run Eye Center Northwestern Michigan College

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EXHIBIT B Tentative Training Program

I. Overview

A. Estimated number of new jobs: 2 B. Expected date by which new jobs will be filled: 06/01/18 C. Estimated costs of training: $ 17,391 D. Expected beginning date of training: 06/01/18 E. Expected ending date of training: 12/01/22

II. Description of Training

Leadership Skills for Supervisors

Train-the-Trainer

Lean Business Practices

Lean Office Champion

Lean Healthcare

ACC 225 Cost/Management Accounting

CIT 216 Computerized Accounting Systems

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EXHIBIT C

Employer Projections of Payroll and New Jobs Credit

12-Month

Period Ending

Estimated Gross Wages

Estimate of New Jobs

Credit From Withholding

Fees

12/31/2018 $ 94,118 $ 4,000 $ 522

12/31/2019 $ 94,118 $ 4,000 $ 522

12/31/2020 $ 94,118 $ 4,000 $ 522

12/31/2021 $ 94,118 $ 4,000 $ 522

12/31/2022 $ 94,118 $ 4,000 $ 522

Note: Although the term of this Agreement is five (5) years, the amount of payroll taxes diverted hereunder may

not exceed the total amount of the budget. The College will work with the Employer and the Michigan Department

of Treasury to ensure taxes in excess of the required amounts are not diverted but rather are forwarded directly to

the State of Michigan by the Employer.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the College and Employer have caused this Agreement to be duly executed all

as of the Effective Date.

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Name:

Timothy J. Nelson

Title: President

Date: December 18, 2017

CEDAR RUN EYE CENTER

Name:

Debra A. Cochran

Title: Administrator

Date: December 18, 2017

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MICHIGAN NEW JOBS TRAINING AGREEMENT Amendment No. 6

PART I

This amendment between Northwestern Michigan College and TentCraft, Inc., dated December 18, 2017, amends the previous Agreement dated June 26, 2017. This Agreement increases the budget from $533,750 to $848,750. 1. “College” means Northwestern Michigan College of Traverse City, Michigan. Notices, requests, or other

communications directed to the College under this Agreement shall be addressed as follows:

Finance Lindsey Lipke, Lead Accounting Assistant Northwestern Michigan College 1701 East Front Street Traverse City, MI 49686 llipke@nmc.edu 231-995-1943

TrainingLisa Rollin, Grant Coordinator Northwestern Michigan College 1701 East Front Street Traverse City, MI 49686 lrollin@nmc.edu 231-995-2005

2. “Employer” means TentCraft,Inc. of Traverse City, Michigan. Notices, requests, or other communications directed to the Employer under this Agreement shall be addressed as follows:

Rob Hanel People Manager TentCraft, Inc. 2322 Cass Road Traverse City, MI 49686

3. The Employer certifies that the number of jobs on its payroll in Michigan as of October 15, 2013, the date of the Preliminary Agreement, was 25 and that the highest number of jobs on its payroll in Michigan in the last 12 months prior to the date of the Preliminary Agreement was 25.

4. The Employer agrees that the New Jobs Credit from Withholding paid by the Employer to the College for Program Costs will begin as employees are hired.

5. The effective date of this Agreement shall be December 16, 2013 (the “Effective Date”).

6. The term of this Agreement shall be five (5) years, expiring December 15, 2018; provided that this Agreement shall not terminate and the obligations, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements of the Employer hereunder shall continue until the Program Costs have been paid in full as provided herein.

7. This Agreement dated December 18, 2017, amends the previous Agreements of December 16, 2013; August 25, 2014; April 20, 2015; May 23, 2016; January 23, 2017; and June 26, 2017.

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The provisions of Part II and Part III of this Agreement are hereby approved and incorporated in full by reference.

MICHIGAN NEW JOBS TRAINING AGREEMENT PART II

EXHIBIT A

Estimated Budget

1.

Training

$ 738,043

2.

Administrative Fee

$ 110,707

TOTAL

$ 848,750

Final Costs

1.

Training

$_______________.

2.

Administrative Fee

$_______________.

TOTAL

$_______________.

Acknowledged this 18th day of December, 2017.

_________________________ _________________________

Matt Bulloch, President and Owner Timothy J. Nelson, President TentCraft Inc. Northwestern Michigan College

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EXHIBIT B Tentative Training Program

I. Overview

A. Estimated number of new jobs: 50 @ $12.95 or higher B. Expected date by which new jobs will be filled: 12/31/17 C. Estimated costs of training: $ 738,043 D. Expected beginning date of training: 01/01/14 E. Expected ending date of training: 12/15/18

II. Description of Training

Lean Manufacturing Overview

Lean Office Overview

Lean Manufacturing Champion

Lean Office Champion

Train-the-Trainer

Leadership Skills

Excel

CPR

Hoshin Planning

Six Sigma

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EXHIBIT C

Employer Projections of Payroll and New Jobs Credit

12-Month Period Ending Estimated Gross Wages

Estimate of New Jobs

Credit From Withholding Fees

12/31/2014 $ 3,994,118 $ 169,750 $ 22,141

12/31/2015 $ 3,994,118 $ 169,750 $ 22,141

12/31/2016 $ 3,994,118 $ 169,750 $ 22,141

12/31/2017 $ 3,994,118 $ 169,750 $ 22,141

12/31/2018 $ 3,994,118 $ 169,750 $ 22,141

Note: Although the term of this Agreement is five (5) years, the amount of payroll taxes diverted hereunder may not exceed the total amount of the budget. The College will work with the Employer and the Michigan Department of Treasury to ensure taxes in excess of the required amounts are not diverted but rather are forwarded directly to the State of Michigan by the Employer.

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MICHIGAN NEW JOBS TRAINING AGREEMENT

PART III

An agreement to provide for:

The creation of a New Jobs Training Program between the College and the Employer.

The creation of a Project Fund to be used to pay the costs of the training Program.

The capture of New Jobs Credit from Withholding from employees in New Jobs.

The use of New Jobs Credit from Withholding to pay Project Costs.

The issuance of Bonds to finance the costs of the Project.

This New Jobs Training Agreement (the “Agreement”) made and entered into as of the Effective Date, between the College and the Employer, under the following circumstances:

A. Pursuant to the New Jobs Training Programs codified in Chapter 13 of the Community College Act of 1966, Act 331, Public Acts of Michigan, 1966, as amended (“Act 331”), the College and the Employer have determined to enter into this Agreement for purposes of establishing a project to educate and train certain persons employed by the Employer in new jobs.

B. The College and the Employer each have full power and authority to authorize, execute, and deliver this Agreement.

C. When duly executed and delivered, this Agreement will be will be a legal, valid, and binding obligation of the College and of the Employer enforceable in accordance with its terms.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and benefits set forth below, it is agreed by the parties hereto as follows:

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1 “Act” means the New Jobs Training Programs codified in Chapter 13 of the Community College Act of 1966, Act 331, Public Acts of Michigan, 1966, as amended.

Section 1.2 “Bonds” means Bonds or Notes of the College issued pursuant to the Act to pay all or part of the Program Costs pursuant to this Agreement.

Section 1.3 “Debt Service” means the payment of the principal of and interest on and redemption premium, if any, on Bonds issued pursuant to this Agreement.

Section 1.4 “New Job” means a full-time job in this state that meets all of the following:

(i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) or (iii), is a new, existing, or expanding business of an employer.

(ii) Is not a job of a recalled worker, a replacement job, or any other job that existed in the employer's business within the one-year period preceding the date of the Agreement.

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(iii) Is not a job that is part of an employer's business operation located in a municipality in this state, if that job existed in a business operation or a substantially similar business operation of the employer formerly located in another municipality in this state, the employer moved that business operation or substantially similar business operation to its current location, and the employer closed or substantially reduced that former business operation or substantially similar business operation.

(iv) Results in a net increase in employment in this state for that employer.

(v) The wage paid for the job is equal to or exceeds 175 percent of the state minimum hourly wage rate in effect as of the Effective Date.

Section 1.5 “New Jobs Credit from Withholding” or “Jobs Credit” means the New Jobs Credit from Withholding, established in Section 163 of the Act, MCL 389.163, paid to the College by the Employer pursuant to Article IV of this Agreement.

Section 1.6 “Program Costs” means all necessary and incidental costs of providing Program Services for the Project and shall include an administrative fee of 15 percent of the aggregate amount paid under this Agreement. Attached hereto as Part II Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference is an estimated budget relating to the Project.

Section 1.7 “Program Services” for the Project are as tentatively set forth on Part II Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 1.8 “Project” shall consist of this training arrangement to provide Program Services pursuant to this Agreement with respect to employees to be employed by the Employer in New Jobs at the Project Site.

Section 1.9 “Project Fund” means a special fund of the College established for the payment of Program Costs as provided in Section 3.1 and for no other purpose.

Section 1.10 “Project Site” means the Employer’s business address named in Part I attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, where the New Jobs will be created.

Section 1.11 “Resolution” means the Resolution or Resolutions authorizing the issuance of New Jobs Training Bonds adopted by the College in connection with the Project.

Section 1.12 “Training” means the Program Services exclusive of administrative fees for the New Jobs Training Program and the College’s legal fees.

Other terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth in the Act.

ARTICLE II PROJECT: PROGRAM SERVICES

Section 2.1 The College agrees to provide the Program Services to the extent of funds available for that purpose in the Project Fund. It is understood and agreed that the Employer and the College will cooperate in the coordination and programming of the specific expenditures and of the Project within the guidelines set out in this Agreement and Part II, Exhibits B and C. The College may, in its discretion, subcontract with other entities or persons to provide all or part of the Training. It is understood and agreed that the Training set forth on Part II, Exhibit B is tentative and is subject to change and further development, within the budget for the Project, upon the mutual written agreement of the College, acting through its authorized officer, and the Employer.

Section 2.2 The College and Employer agree that all necessary and incidental costs, including but not limited to Program Costs and Debt Service, if any, and related costs may be paid from New Jobs Credit from Withholding, to be received or derived from new employment resulting from the Project. The College and the Employer further agree that title to training equipment acquired as part of Program Services, if any, shall vest with the College.

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Section 2.3 The College may revise or expand the Training from time to time as may be mutually agreed between the parties; provided that no revision shall be made which would change the Project to purposes other than those purposes permitted by the Act.

Section 2.4 Employer certifies that the number of jobs, including formerly existing jobs, on its payroll in Michigan is as set forth in Part I of this Agreement.

Section 2.5 As part of the Program Services, the Employer shall pay to the College an administrative fee of 15 percent of the aggregate amount paid under this Agreement. The College shall retain that portion of the administrative fee representing 14 percent of the aggregate amount paid under this Agreement for its administrative expenses and the remaining sum representing 1 percent of the aggregate amount paid under this Agreement shall be paid by the College to the Michigan Community College Association (the “MCCA”) to cover certain costs of the MCCA with respect to administration, coordination, and reporting requirements for new jobs training agreements, including this Agreement.

ARTICLE III PROJECT FUND

Section 3.1 The College shall open a separate depository account or create a separate Project Fund on the books of the College to facilitate the funding of this Agreement. The College shall deposit into the Project Fund (i) funds on hand of the College, (ii) tuition, student fees, or special charges received by the College for the Project, (iii) training funds received by the College from the Employer (other than New Jobs Credit from Withholding) intended as direct payment for the Project, and (iv) proceeds of the Bonds issued for the Project pursuant to Article VI. All sums held in the Project Fund shall be used solely and only for payment of costs of the Project.

ARTICLE IV NEW JOBS CREDIT FROM WITHHOLDING

Section 4.1 The Employer and the College hereby acknowledge and agree that the costs of the Project are to be paid from New Jobs Credit from Withholding which shall be based on salary and wages paid to employees of the Employer in the New Jobs.

Section 4.2 This Agreement is entered into upon the expectation that, as set forth in Part II, Exhibit C, sufficient funds from New Jobs Credit from Withholding will be generated to pay the Program Costs. Part II, Exhibit C sets forth the minimum annual amount of New Jobs Credit from Withholding or tuition and fee payments to be paid for Program Costs. Employer’s projections of gross wages to be paid to employees in New Jobs covered by this Agreement are set forth in Part II, Exhibit C attached hereto.

Section 4.3 Part II, Exhibit B sets forth the estimated number of employees in New Jobs to be trained, the expected beginning and ending date of the training to be provided, the estimated costs, the training that will be provided, and the expected date by which the number of New Jobs will be filled.

Section 4.4 The Employer shall each month for each employee in a New Job pay the amount required to be deducted and withheld by the Employer under section 703 of the income tax act of 1967, 281 PA 1967, MCL 206.703, to the College in the same manner as the Employer returns and pays withholding payments to the Revenue Division of the Department of Treasury.

Section 4.5 The Employer agrees to certify to the Department of Treasury all New Jobs Credit from Withholding paid to the College pursuant to this Agreement and shall provide any other information reasonably requested by the Department of Treasury.

Section 4.6 Upon receipt of New Jobs Credit from Withholding and other funds received pursuant to this Article, if any, the College shall deposit said funds into a special fund designated as the Project Receipt Fund and used exclusively for the purposes of reimbursing the College for Program Costs.

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Section 4.7 The College agrees to certify to the Michigan Department of Treasury, at the end of each calendar quarter, the amount of New Jobs Credit from Withholding that the Employer has remitted to the College in said quarter. In addition, the College agrees to satisfy all reporting requirements to the Department of Treasury as set forth in the Act.

Section 4.8 The Employer agrees to provide the College at least quarterly during the term of this Agreement with payroll and such other records as the College may reasonably request with respect to all employees in New Jobs in sufficient detail to permit the College to review and confirm the wages paid to said employees; timing of payments, deductions, and withholdings from income tax for purposes of generated New Jobs Credit from Withholding; and dates of employment.

ARTICLE V REIMBURSEMENT OF EMPLOYER TRAINING EXPENSES

Section 5.1 The Employer has consented to pay for all training conducted under this Agreement for remuneration of all expenses incurred by the College including but not limited to assessment; instruction; training materials and manuals; required equipment; evaluation; and other related costs. The College will not require payment from the Employer, nor is the Employer obligated to prepay, any College administrative costs incurred as a result of this Agreement except for the administrative fee of 15 percent required by Section 2.5 of this Agreement. Section 5.2 The College agrees to periodically submit invoices to the Employer delineating all anticipated expenses related for the ensuing training period. These invoices will include costs and fees associated with providing training to meet expectations established in the approved Training Plan. Unless the Employer disputes the invoiced amount in good faith, the Employer agrees to remit, in full, the total amount listed on the invoice within thirty (30) days of its receipt. If the Employer disputes any portion of the invoiced amount in good faith, the Employer shall pay the disputed portion as required under this Section 5.2 and provide written notice to the College describing the Employer’s reason(s) for disputing the balance of the invoice. The Employer and College shall promptly meet to discuss and resolve such dispute. Upon completion of each training period, the College shall provide documentation to the Employer evidencing the actual costs and expenses incurred.

Section 5.3 The Employer may, with the College’s prior written approval, directly incur certain training expenses. The Employer is required to submit to the College copies of all invoices, receipts, records, and any additional data necessary to describe all expenses it incurred and paid, if any, for purposes of providing the training as outlined in the Training Plan.

Section 5.4 If training is provided by an entity or person other than the College, the College shall add a project management fee of twenty (20) percent to the total cost of Training.

ARTICLE VI NEW JOBS TRAINING REVENUE BONDS: SECURITY

Section 6.1 If Bonds are issued to finance or refinance all or a part of the Project, then the provisions of this Article shall apply.

Section 6.2 The College may irrevocably pledge the New Jobs Credit from Withholding, and the Project Receipt Fund into which the withholdings are paid, for the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds issued by the College to finance or refinance the Project in whole or in part. The Employer acknowledges and agrees that the College may issue bonds for this Project in conjunction with and as a single issue, or as multiple series of bonds, to finance multiple projects of the College pursuant to new jobs training agreement(s) entered into between the College and other employers. The Employer’s obligations, covenants and representations set forth herein are not and shall not be conditioned on the issuance of Bonds identifiable or specifically attributable to this Project.

Section 6.3 The College and the Employer agree that the receipts from the New Jobs Credit from Withholding and the Project Receipt Fund into which the same are paid may be irrevocably pledged by the College for the

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payment of the Debt Service. If Bonds are to be issued, a tentative payment schedule for the Bonds shall be attached to this Agreement. Following issuance and sale of the Bonds a final payment schedule, if different from the attached schedule, shall be prepared using the actual rates of interest and maturities for the Bonds. Such final payment schedule, if prepared, shall become a part of this Agreement without further action by the Employer or the College and shall supersede the schedule attached hereto. A copy of such final payment schedule shall be provided to the Employer.

Section 6.4 The term of this Agreement shall coincide with the period of time over which the Bonds mature and the Program Costs are deferred; provided, that this Agreement shall not terminate and the obligations, representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of the Employer hereunder shall continue until the Bonds, if any, issued in connection with the Project shall have been paid in full.

Section 6.5 The Bonds will be issued pursuant to a Resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the College in the aggregate principal amount, bearing interest (at a rate to be determined at the time the Bonds are authorized to be issued), maturing, and being redeemable as set forth in the Resolution.

Section 6.6 The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be paid to the College and deposited in the Project Fund or other fund established by the College. The Project Fund shall be used only for purposes of the Project. Pending disbursements for Program Services and Program Costs, the proceeds so deposited in the Project Fund, together with any investment earnings thereon, shall be subject to a lien in favor of the holders of the Bonds as provided in the Resolution authorizing the Bonds.

Section 6.7 The College agrees to use its best efforts to sell and issue the Bonds, and the Employer agrees to cooperate with the College to provide necessary financial information in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds.

ARTICLE VII COVENANTS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND WARRANTIES

Section 7.1 Representations of the College. The College represents that (i) it is a community college duly organized and validly existing under the Act, (ii) it has full power and authority pursuant to the Act to enter into this Agreement, and to execute, deliver, and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and (iii) it has full power and authority pursuant to the Act to carry out and consummate all actions required to be taken by it in connection with the activities contemplated in this Agreement.

Section 7.2 Representations, Warranties, and Covenants of Employer. Employer represents, warrants, and covenants that:

(a) The Employer is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of Michigan and is duly qualified, authorized, and licensed to do business in the State of Michigan.

(b) The Employer it has full power and authority to enter into the Agreement.

(c) The Employer has duly authorized, by all necessary action, the execution, delivery, and due performance of the Agreement

(d) There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry, or investigation pending before any court or before or by any public board or body, nor, to the knowledge and information of the Employer, threatened against or affecting the Employer, and to the best of the knowledge and information of the undersigned is there any basis therefor, wherein an unfavorable decision, ruling, or finding that would materially adversely affect the activities contemplated by or the validity of this Agreement.

(e) There is no litigation or proceeding pending, or to the knowledge of Employer threatened, against the Employer or any other person affecting in any manner whatsoever the right of the Employer to execute the Agreement or to otherwise comply with its obligations under the Agreement.

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(f) Each of the jobs covered by this Agreement is a New Job as that term is defined in the Act and each of the employees to be trained under this Agreement will be employed directly by the Employer.

(g) The Employer’s projections of the annual gross wages to be paid by the Employer to employees in the New Jobs covered by this Agreement are accurately depicted on Part II, Exhibit C based on current expectations of the Employer.

(h) All training and services provided pursuant to this Agreement constitute the Program Services as that term is defined in the Act and qualify for funding from the New Jobs Credit from Withholding.

(i) Employer knowingly assumes the obligation under this Agreement to pay the Program Costs in the event the sources of payment described in Section 4.6 are not sufficient to satisfy the Program Costs in full, and the Employer shall also pay the Training costs for any Non-Eligible Employees.

(j) Employer agrees to hold the College harmless and to reimburse the College for any Program Costs, Training costs, or other costs or expenses related to this Agreement which are determined to be ineligible to be paid for with New Jobs Credit from Withholding by any order of the State of Michigan, any agency therefor, or a court of competent jurisdiction, including the College’s costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys, and consultant fees) in responding to or defending any claim, demand, audit, action, or suit questioning the use of New Jobs Credit from Withholding.

ARTICLE VIII EVENTS OF DEFAULT

Section 8.1 Events of Default. Each of the following shall be an “event of default”:

(a) The Employer shall fail to pay, advance, or deposit any amount required to be made by the Employer on or prior to the date on which such payment, advancement, or deposit is due and payable and continuing for more than five (5) business days thereafter.

(b) The Employer shall fail to observe and perform any representation, term, or condition contained in this Agreement, if such failure continues for a period of twenty (20) days after notice of such failure is given to the Employer by the College, or for such longer period as the College may agree to in writing; provided, that if the failure is other than the payment of money and is of such nature that it cannot be corrected within the applicable period, such failure shall not constitute an event of default so long as the Employer institutes a curative action plan approved by the College within the applicable period and diligently pursues such action plan to completion and cures such default within sixty (60) days thereafter.

(c) The Employer, any guarantor of the obligations of the Employer to the College pursuant to this Agreement, a Person controlled by the Employer or Person in control of the Employer shall: (i) admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due; (ii) have an order for relief entered in any case commenced by or against it under the federal bankruptcy laws, as now or hereafter in effect; (iii) commence a proceeding under any other federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar law, or have such a proceeding commenced against it and either have an order of insolvency or reorganization entered against it or have the proceeding remain undismissed and unstayed for ninety (90) days; (iv) make an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (v) have a receiver or trustee appointed for it or for the whole or any substantial part of its property.

(d) The Employer shall close or announce that it is closing its operations at the Project Site (unless such operations will be transferred to another facility in the state of Michigan and as a result the College will be entitled to receive the revenue from the sources set forth in Section 4.6 or receives assurance satisfactory to the College of the receipt by the College of payments to satisfy the obligations of the Employer).

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(e) The College determines from time to time that, for any reason, including but not limited to a work force reduction at the Project Site, sufficient realized or projected revenue from New Jobs Credit from Withholding will not be generated by the Project to enable the College to satisfy the Obligations.

(f) Any representation or warranty made by the Employer herein or any statement in any report, certificate, financial statement, or other instrument furnished in connection with this Agreement or with the sale of the Bonds shall at any time prove to have been false or misleading in any material respect when made or given.

(g) The Employer acts in a manner contrary to any provision of this Agreement or fails to act in a manner required by any provision of this Agreement and the College determines as a result of such act or failure to act that (1) there are not or will not be sufficient funds generated by the Project to enable the College to satisfy the costs of the Project and/or (2) that the security interest granted to the College pursuant to this Agreement is not perfected or that the College’s relative priority as a secured party has changed to the detriment of the College without its written consent.

(h) Any guarantor of the obligations of the Employer under this Agreement shall no longer own or control the Employer, such guarantor shall be dissolved, merged, or consolidated or such guarantor shall notify the College that it rejects or disavows the guarantor’s obligations to the College.

The exercise of remedies upon the occurrence of any event of default under subsection (c) above shall be subject to any applicable limitations of federal bankruptcy law affecting or precluding such exercise during the pendency of or immediately following any bankruptcy, liquidation, or reorganization.

Section 8.2 In the event of default by the Employer, the College may, without notice to Employer, withhold, suspend, or terminate the Training and the Program Services, and apply all or a part of any remaining funds budgeted for Training to the satisfaction of the Obligations. In addition, the College may take whatever other action at law or in equity may appear necessary or desirable to collect the payments and other amounts then due and thereafter to become due, or to enforce performance and observance of any other obligation or agreement of the Employer under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the College shall not be obligated to take any step which in its opinion will or might cause it to expend time or money or otherwise incur liability unless and until a satisfactory indemnity bond has been furnished to the College at no cost or expense to the College.

Section 8.3 Immediately upon the occurrence of an event of default, there shall be due from the Employer to the College such amount as will enable the College to presently satisfy the unpaid amount of the Obligations, including Debt Service on the Bonds. No demand or notice of the amount due immediately upon the occurrence of an event of default is or shall be required to fix the liability of Employer or the amount due from Employer. The amount due hereunder from the Employer shall be a debt of Employer to the College and the College may set off against the amount due from the Employer any debt or debts of the College to Employer.

Section 8.4 No remedy conferred upon or reserved to the College by this Agreement is intended to be exclusive of any other available remedy or remedies, but each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy now or hereafter existing at law, in equity or by statute. No delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any default shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any such right and power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. In order to entitle the College to exercise any remedy reserved to it in this Article, it shall not be necessary to give any notice, other than such notice as may be expressly required herein, nor shall it be necessary to make any declaration of an event of default other than such declaration as may be expressly required herein.

Section 8.5 In the event any agreement contained in this Agreement should be breached by either party and thereafter waived by the other party, such waiver shall be limited to the particular breach so waived and shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach hereunder.

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ARTICLE IX MISCELLANEOUS

Section 9.1 This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

Section 9.2 If any Section or provision of this Agreement shall be found invalid, that Section or provision shall be severable and the balance of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 9.3 This Agreement shall be governed under the laws of the State of Michigan.

Section 9.4 Amendments to this Agreement shall not be effective unless approved in writing by both parties.

Section 9.5 All notices, requests, or other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and deemed given when delivered personally, upon the next business day if deposited with a nationally recognized over-night delivery service, or upon the third following business day, if deposited in the United States Mail with postage prepaid and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as set forth in Part I of this Agreement.

Employer and the College may, by notice given hereunder, designate any further or different addresses or persons to which subsequent notices, requests, or other communications shall be sent.

Section 9.6 This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding in accordance with its terms upon the College, the Employer, and their respective permitted successors and assigns provided that this Agreement may not be assigned by Employer without the prior written consent of the College.

Section 9.7 This Agreement, including Part II Exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement between the College and the Employer with respect to the subject matter hereof and as such supersedes all previous negotiations, commitments, and understandings. Captions and the alignment of the Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be construed to modify the rights or obligations of the parties.

Section 9.8 This Agreement consists of Part I, Part II, and Part III and includes all attachments, appendices, and exhibits thereto all of which are hereby approved and incorporated in full by reference.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the College and Employer have caused this Agreement to be duly executed all as of the Effective Date.

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Name:

Timothy J. Nelson

Title: President

Date: December 18, 2017

TENTCRAFT, INC.

Name:

Matt Bulloch

Title: President and Owner

Date: December 18, 2017

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AGREEMENTAPPLICATION AGREEMENT

EXPECTED

ENDCLOSEOUT COUNTY

ACAT GLOBAL NJTP-050 25808 26,951$ -$ 26,951$ 3,773$ 270$ 4,043$ 30,994$ 04/03/13 04/03/13 04/22/13 04/30/20 70 CHARLEVOIX

ADAPTIVE COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGNJTP-152 25834 43,478$ -$ 43,478$ 6,087$ 435$ 6,522$ 50,000$ 05/23/16 12/19/16 12/18/21 3 GRAND TRAVERSE

AJD FOREST PRODUCTS NJTP-051 25809 27,826$ -$ 27,826$ 3,896$ 278$ 4,174$ 32,000$ 03/12/13 03/12/13 04/22/13 04/30/20 4 CRAWFORD

ARMOR EXPRESS NJTP-038 25803 80,870$ -$ 80,870$ 11,321$ 809$ 12,130$ 93,000$ 11/13/12 11/13/12 12/17/12 12/31/19 29 ANTRIM

BRITTEN BANNERS, INC. NJTP-098 25819 222,587$ -$ 222,587$ 31,162$ 2,226$ 33,388$ 255,975$ 02/03/14 01/30/14 08/25/14 12/31/19 32 GRAND TRAVERSE

BRITTEN DÉCOR, INC. NJTP-xxx 25xxx -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 12/04/14 01/14/15 04/20/15 05/31/20 07/27/16 0 GRAND TRAVERSE

BRITTEN METALWORKS, INC. NJTP-115 25823 43,478$ -$ 43,478$ 6,087$ 435$ 6,522$ 50,000$ 12/04/14 01/14/15 04/20/15 05/31/20 8 GRAND TRAVERSE

BRITTEN SERVICES, INC. NJTP-xxx 25xxx -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 09/11/14 01/14/15 04/20/15 05/31/20 07/27/16 0 GRAND TRAVERSE

BRITTEN WOODWORKS, INC. NJTP-xxx 25825 60,870$ -$ 60,870$ 8,522$ 608$ 9,130$ 70,000$ 02/12/15 02/27/15 04/20/15 05/31/20 10 BENZIE

BULMANN ENTERPRISES NJTP- 258 65,217$ -$ 65,217$ 9,131$ 652$ 9,783$ 75,000$ 08/23/17 08/23/17 12/18/17 12/17/22 9

CEDAR RUN EYE CENTER NJTP- 258 17,391$ -$ 17,391$ 2,435$ 174$ 2,609$ 20,000$ 09/13/17 09/27/17 12/18/17 12/17/22 2

CENTURY EXTRUSION NJTP-032 25804 26,087$ -$ 26,087$ 3,652$ 261$ 3,913$ 30,000$ 11/08/12 12/03/12 12/17/12 12/17/17 5 GRAND TRAVERSE

CENTURY INC. NJTP-012 25802 218,166$ 7,592$ 225,758$ 31,606$ 2,258$ 33,864$ 259,622$ 08/25/10 08/24/10 02/28/11 12/18 40 GRAND TRAVERSE

CHERRY CAPITAL FOODS, LLC NJTP-128 25826 39,130$ -$ 39,130$ 5,478$ 391$ 5,870$ 45,000$ 07/02/15 07/02/15 08/24/15 07/31/20 6 GRAND TRAVERSE

CHERRY REPUBLIC NJTP-052 25810 130,435$ -$ 130,435$ 18,261$ 1,304$ 19,565$ 150,000$ 01/07/13 01/07/13 04/22/13 04/30/20 10 LEELANAU

EFULFILLMENT SERVICE NJTP-161 25835 28,696$ -$ 28,696$ 4,017$ 287$ 4,304$ 33,000$ 01/12/17 01/12/17 01/23/17 01/22/22 4 GRAND TRAVERSE

ELECTRO-OPTICS TECHNOLOGY (2017) NJTP- 258 65,217$ -$ 65,217$ 9,131$ 652$ 9,783$ 75,000$ 11/09/17 TBD 12/18/17 12/17/22 10

ELECTRO-OPTICS TECHNOLOGY INC. NJTP-010 25801 434,783$ -$ 434,783$ 60,870$ 4,348$ 65,217$ 500,000$ 03/08/10 02/26/10 12/15/10 12/14/18 21 GRAND TRAVERSE

ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER, INC. NJTP-095 25820 186,956$ -$ 186,956$ 26,174$ 1,870$ 28,043$ 215,000$ 02/01/14 07/22/14 08/25/14 12/31/19 18 GRAND TRAVERSE

GRAND TRAVERSE SENIOR LIVING LLC NJTP-099 25821 52,174$ -$ 52,174$ 7,304$ 522$ 7,826$ 60,000$ 02/13/14 08/12/14 08/25/14 12/31/19 14 GRAND TRAVERSE

GREAT LAKES STAINLESS NJTP-053 25811 73,043$ -$ 73,043$ 10,226$ 730$ 10,956$ 83,999$ 01/16/13 01/16/13 04/22/13 04/30/20 8 GRAND TRAVERSE

HAGERTY NJTP-077 25814 69,565$ -$ 69,565$ 9,739$ 696$ 10,435$ 80,000$ 10/15/12 11/25/13 12/16/13 12/31/18 31 GRAND TRAVERSE

HAYES MANUFACTURING NJTP-069 25815 22,609$ -$ 22,609$ 3,165$ 226$ 3,391$ 26,000$ 11/12/13 11/12/13 12/16/13 12/31/20 3 GRAND TRAVERSE

IMM, INC. NJTP-135 25828 8,696$ -$ 8,696$ 1,217$ 87$ 1,304$ 10,000$ 03/01/16 03/31/16 05/23/16 04/30/21 2 CRAWFORD

INDUSTRIAL ARTS INSTITUTE NJTP-XXX 25829 9,239$ -$ 9,239$ 1,293$ 92$ 1,386$ 10,625$ 06/24/14 11/11/15 05/23/16 04/30/21 1 PRESQUE ISLE

MATERNE NORTH AMERICA CORP. NJTP-074 25816 139,130$ -$ 139,130$ 19,478$ 1,391$ 20,870$ 160,000$ 06/26/13 11/27/13 12/16/13 12/31/18 17 GRAND TRAVERSE

MORAN IRON WORKS NJTP-039 25805 6,662$ -$ 6,662$ 2,470$ 176$ 2,646$ 9,308$ 11/26/12 11/26/12 12/17/12 12/17/17 11/22/16 8 PRESQUE ISLE

NORTHWEST MICHIGAN SURGERY CENTER NJTP-xxx 28827 43,478$ -$ 43,478$ 6,087$ 435$ 6,522$ 50,000$ 04/22/15 07/14/15 08/24/15 07/31/20 5 GRAND TRAVERSE

PLASCON INC. NJTP-054 25812 60,871$ -$ 60,871$ 8,521$ 608$ 9,129$ 70,000$ 03/14/13 03/14/13 04/22/13 04/30/20 10 GRAND TRAVERSE

PRECISION EDGE SURGICAL PRODUCTS NJTP-034 25806 30,435$ -$ 30,435$ 4,261$ 304$ 4,565$ 35,000$ 10/12/12 10/12/12 12/17/12 12/16/17 18 CHARLEVOIX

PRESTON FEATHER BUILDING CENTERS NJTP-145 25830 69,565$ -$ 69,565$ 9,739$ 696$ 10,435$ 80,000$ 10/23/15 03/11/16 05/23/16 05/22/21 4 EMMET

RJG INC. NJTP-136 25831 86,956$ -$ 86,956$ 12,175$ 870$ 13,044$ 100,000$ 04/11/16 04/22/16 05/23/16 04/30/21 8 GRAND TRAVERSE

SHORELINE FRUIT NJTP-035 25807 104,348$ -$ 104,348$ 14,609$ 1,043$ 15,652$ 120,000$ 04/14/11 05/20/11 12/17/12 12/31/17 25 GRAND TRAVERSE

SHORELINE POWER SERVICES NJTP-055 25813 295,663$ -$ 295,663$ 41,393$ 2,957$ 44,349$ 340,012$ 03/18/13 03/18/13 04/22/13 04/30/20 65 GRAND TRAVERSE

SKILLED MANUFACTURING INC. NJTP-072 25817 139,130$ -$ 139,130$ 19,478$ 1,391$ 20,870$ 160,000$ 10/18/13 12/05/13 12/16/13 12/31/18 13 GRAND TRAVERSE

SPRINGFIELD INC. NJTP- 258 13,044$ -$ 13,044$ 1,826$ 130$ 1,956$ 15,000$ 10/04/17 11/21/17 12/18/17 12/17/22 2

STRATA DESIGN NJTP-XXX 25832 21,739$ -$ 21,739$ 3,043$ 217$ 3,261$ 25,000$ 10/19/12 04/25/16 05/23/16 04/30/21 4 GRAND TRAVERSE

TAMARACK HOLDINGS NJTP-146 25833 43,609$ -$ 43,609$ 6,105$ 436$ 6,541$ 50,150$ 01/01/16 12'31/15 05/23/16 04/30/21 4 GRAND TRAVERSE

TENTCRAFT INC. NJTP-070 25818 738,043$ -$ 738,043$ 103,326$ 7,380$ 110,706$ 848,749$ 10/15/13 11/12/13 12/16/13 12/15/18 50 GRAND TRAVERSE

TENTCRAFT INC. NJTP-171 25836 304,348$ 304,348$ 42,609$ 3,043$ 45,652$ 350,000$ 05/25/17 06/13/17 06/26/17 06/25/22 27 GRAND TRAVERSE

TOTAL 4,050,485$ 7,592$ 4,058,077$ 569,668$ 40,688$ 610,357$ ######## 600

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____________________________________________________________________________ To: Board of Trustees

From: Board Building and Site Committee Timothy J. Nelson, President Vicki Cook, VP of Finance and Administration

Date: December 14, 2017

Subject: Architectural Firm Award Recommendation

This document is intended to provide an overview and recommendation for the selection of an architectural firm for the design and construction phase of the West Hall Innovation Center and New Library project. Board Authorization Requested

Authorize the administration to enter into a contract with Cornerstone Architects in an amount not to exceed $973,630. Cornerstone has an extensive history with Northwestern Michigan College and proposed the lowest competitive price. Their experience in renovations of existing buildings, move management and local presence of their entire team of consultants to manage the project were strengths in their presentation. We believe the depth of their firm and their approach to the construction and design phase will enable the project to be completed within the proposed schedule.

Background / Scope of Work

A public solicitation for Request for Proposals was announced November 15, 2017, with proposals due back to NMC on December 6, 2017. NMC engaged Plante Moran CRESA to lead the process in developing the criteria, correspondence with the responders and the analysis of the submitted proposals.

Bid Summary

NMC received six responses to the RFP for architectural services. Two of the firms were selected to be interviewed. The selection of the firms interviewed was based on the following criteria: allocated staff hours for the project, related project experience, experience of the staff, DTMB experience, their estimating approach and resources, their fee and acceptance of the terms and conditions of the proposed contract. The two firms interviewed both provided a thorough work plan. During the interview process we looked for key differentiators that we felt would help successfully manage the project on schedule and within budget. Presenters were asked to elaborate on how they would complete the proposed project within the timeline and budget.

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The final recommendation is based on Cornerstone’s response to the above criteria and their understanding of the project. We believe their knowledge of the project, ability to advance the design within tight schedule constraints, their understanding of the local construction environment and the strength of their consultants will enable NMC to complete the project on time and within budget.

Source of Funds

The source of funds for this service is the Plant fund.

Summary of Architect Firms Company Location Total costs Hours

Stantec Berkley, MI $1,049,700 6,906 TMP Bloomfield Hill, MI 1,334,000 11,600 IDS Troy, MI 1,221,000 10,445

Cornerstone Traverse City, MI 973,630 7,980 GMB Holland, MI 1,613,226 FAH Harbor Springs, MI 1,050,000 2,065

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