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MORAINE PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD MEETING

October 18, 2017 5:00 p.m.

Moraine Park Technical College 2151 North Main Street, West Bend, WI 53090

Room T-101

AGENDA Page

I. ROLL CALL – 5:00 p.m. A. Meeting Announcement 3

II. PUBLIC COMMENTS

III. COMMUNITY REPORTS A. Business and Community Leader Connection Report

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4

V. CONSENT ITEMS A. Human Resources – Employment 5 B. Financial Management – Accounting/Investments 8 C. Economic Development Contracting 8

VI. ACTION ITEMS A. Approval of Resolution – State Code of Ethics 12 B. Approval of Budget Adjustments – 2016-17 Budget 13 C. Approval of Budget Adjustments – 2017-18 Budget 16 D. Approval of Resolution – Certification of Tax Levy 19 E. Approval of Investment Policy 21 F. Resolution to Approve Board Policies 33 G. Approval of Program Suspension – Legal Administrative Professional

Associate Degree (10-106-3) 36 H. Approval of Proposed 2018-19 Instructional Program Changes – Legal

Administrative Professional Associate Degree (10-106-3) 37

VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS A. ACCT Leadership Congress Report B. President’s Report Report

1) Board Policies 2) Meetings Attended/to Attend 3) Legislative Update 4) WTCS Update 5) College Activities Update

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District Board Agenda October 18, 2017

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C. District Boards Association Reports/Upcoming Events 1) Board of Directors & Committee Reports Report 2) Upcoming Events

(Note: A majority of Board members may be attending the meetings/conferences at the dates/places, and for the purposes referenced in this document. This notice is being provided to comply with Wisconsin Open Meetings Law.)

VIII. ADJOURNMENT


I. ROLL CALL – 5:00 p.m.

A. Meeting Announcement

This meeting of the Moraine Park Technical College District Board has been officially announced to the District’s official news media – the Fond du Lac Reporter, the West Bend News, and the Beaver Dam Daily Citizen – as well as to other media, in accordance with the Wis. Stat. sec. 19.81 through 19.98.

Roll call: _______ Zeratsky _______ Lloyd _______ Krueger _______ Staral _______ Prill _______ Laubenstein _______ Fields _______ Jung _______ Miller


IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

SUGGESTED MOTION:

I move that the Moraine Park Technical District Board approve the September 20, 2017 meeting minutes as presented.


V. CONSENT ITEMS

The following information is being presented for the purpose of District Board monitoring of their Presidential Parameter policies #4HEE0100, Employment; #4FAF0300, Accounting; #4FFF0200, Investments; and their Desired Outcomes Policy #1TFT0200, Educate for Employment – Economic Development Contracting.

A. Employment

Resignations/Terminations

Raquel Boix-Pawlak, English Language Learning Project Specialist, submitted her resignation effective October 13, 2017. Raquel had been with the College since February 2015.

Recruitment – Support Professionals

Disability Resource Specialist/Interpreter, West Bend Campus. This full-time position was created when Mary Martin submitted her resignation. This position provides a variety of support services and sign language interpreting services to students with disabilities on various campuses. This position was posted internally/externally until filled.

Multicultural Student Support Specialist (Bilingual), West Bend Campus. This full-time position was created when Nicolle Schroeder submitted her resignation. This position’s primary function is to provide supportive services for outreach, recruitment, enrollment and retention of targeted multicultural student populations. This position was posted internally/externally. After interviewing and screening, Kevin Rodriguez was selected and his start date is October 23, 2017.

Wellness Program Assistant, Fond du Lac Campus. This new, part-time position is funded in the 2017-18 budget. This position will assist in the creation, implementation and evaluation of the wellness program for the purpose of educating and engaging employees in healthy lifestyle choices. This position was posted internally/externally until filled. After screening and interviewing, Haleigh Kaiser was selected and her start date was September 21, 2017.

Recruitment – Management/Instructional Staff

Software Developer Instructor, Fond du Lac Campus. This new, full-time position is funded in the 2017-18 budget. The primary teaching responsibility will vary within the Software Developer Associate Degree Program and included courses such as C#, JavaScript, SSQL, Web Scripting, ASP.Net and Systems Analysis. This position was posted internally/externally with a closing date of October 30, 2017.


V. CONSENT ITEMS

A. Employment (Continued)

Recruitment – Management/Instructional Staff (Continued)

Associate Dean of Economic and Workforce Development, Fond du Lac Campus. This full-time position became available when Charles Brendel submitted his retirement. This position is responsible for the operation of the Facilitate Teaching and Learning major process of the Primary Learning System, for the instructional areas of assignment, subject to the constraints imposed by the Dean of Economic and Workforce Development, MPTC District Board policy, State Board rules, laws and professional ethical behavior. This position was posted internally/externally. Interviews were held October 17, 2017.

Economic and Workforce Development Press Brake Instructor, Fond du Lac Campus. This new, full-time position is funded in the 2017-18 budget. The primary teaching responsibility for this position will be for classes in the Press Brake Boot Camp including the safe operation of press brake equipment, the use of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming for press brakes using Mastercam, blueprint reading and short-term training for businesses. This position was posted internally/externally with a closing date of October 12, 2017.

Dean of the Beaver Dam Campus. This full-time position was created when Dr. Matthew Hurtienne submitted his resignation. This position coordinates the Beaver Dam Campus operations with functional managers to maintain a campus culture that ensures quality programs and services and meets College strategic priorities. This position was posted internally/externally. Interviews were last held October 10 and 11, 2017.

HVAC-R Instructor, West Bend Campus. This full-time position was created with Robert Krug submitted his resignation. The primary teaching responsibility will be commercial and residential HVAC/R systems design, installation, service and repair. This position was posted internally/externally until filled.

Facilities Operations Manager, Fond du Lac Campus. This full-time position was created when Eric Hidde submitted his resignation. This position is responsible for managing all District daily building operations and maintenance functions to include supervision of the maintenance and buildings and grounds staff and also manages District facility operations to include snow removal, maintenance contracts and other procurement. This position was posted internally/externally until filled. Interviews were held September 14, 2017.

Economic and Workforce Development Industrial Maintenance Instructor, Fond du Lac Campus. This new, full-time position is funded in the 2017-18 budget. The primary teaching responsibility for this position will be for courses in the Industrial Maintenance Boot Camp. This position was posted internally/externally until filled. Interviews were held September 1, 2017.


V. CONSENT ITEMS

A. Employment (Continued)

Recruitment – Management/Instructional Staff (Continued)

IT Technical Support Specialist Instructor, West Bend Campus. This is a new, grant-funded position. The primary teaching responsibility will vary within the Information Technology – Technical Support Specialist Associate Degree Program. This position was reposted until filled. Interviews were held October 13, 2017.

Application Developer, Fond du Lac Campus. This full-time position was created due to the ending of the Ellucian Managed Services contract. This position designs and develops user interfaces to internet/intranet applications. This position analyzes and improves complex system logic and works with Systems Analysts and functional staff to determine user requirements and system solutions. This position was posted internally/externally until filled. Interviews were held on March 28, 2017. The College has decided to partner with TEK Systems effective April 17, 2017 on a contract-to-hire basis for this position.

ERP Developer, Fond du Lac Campus. This full-time position was created due to the ending of the Ellucian Managed Services contract. This position will work with the Senior ERP Developer to design and develop user interfaces to ERP applications. This position will work with Systems Analysts and functional staff to determine requirements and solutions. This position was posted internally/externally until filled. Interviews were held on March 23, 2017. The College has decided to partner with TEK Systems effective April 3, 2017 on a contract-to-hire basis for this position.

ERP Developer, Fond du Lac Campus. This full-time position was created due to the ending of the Ellucian Managed Services contract. This position uses budget dollars allocated for a Senior ERP Developer position that will not be filled. This position will work with the Senior ERP Developer to design and develop user interfaces to ERP applications. This position will work with Systems Analysts and functional staff to determine requirements and solutions. This position was posted internally/externally until filled. Interviews were held March 29, 2017. The College has decided to partner with TEK Systems effective April 17, 2017 on a contract-to-hire basis for this position.

BI Developer, Fond du Lac Campus. This full-time position was created due to the ending of the Ellucian Managed Services contract. This position designs and develops business intelligence objects, packages, processes and reports. This position was posted internally/externally until February 27, 2017. Interviews were last held on May 10 and 16, 2017. This position has been put on hold.


V. CONSENT ITEMS

B. Financial Management – Accounting/Investments

Receipt and bill listings for the month of September are attached. Following are selected receipts or disbursements with explanations.

RECEIPTS: None

DISBURSEMENTS:

Number Description

A0223121 Liebert GXT4-1500 UPS A0223208 A112 Video Wall A0223450 Access Control equipment A0223454 CNC Press Brake A0223459 Laerdal Learning Application Software License

P-card Ambulance Cot P-card 2 Hoshizaki Ice Machines P-card Nikon DTM-322+ Series Total Station P-card Trimble Survey Controller P-card Extron Switcher P-card Dell Precision 5510 Computer P-card 2 Canon EOS Cameras P-card Samsung LED Display and wireless presentation

system P-card Integrated Wall Systems – Digital Blood Pressure

Device, Spot Vital Signs Device etc.

OTHER:

The interest rate National Exchange Bank and Trust remains at 1.375% for September 2017.

Annually, as required in Administrative Rule TCS 6.05(2)(h), the District will review all procurements of $50,000 or less of similar goods, supplies and services for the previous year to determine if a more competitive process should be used in succeeding years. This report will be used to evaluate continuous improvement and to strengthen cost-saving opportunities for the District. Mr. Timothy Keenan, Purchasing Manager, will present this annual procurement report as a consent item for formal Board approval.

Final audit fieldwork for 2016-17 began on September 25. The 2016-17 financial statements and corresponding reports will be presented at the December Board meeting.

C. Economic Development Contracting


V. CONSENT ITEMS

SUGGESTED MOTION – PRESIDENTIAL PARAMETERS, CONSENT ITEMS

I move that the Moraine Park Technical College D istrict Board approve the following presidential parameter consent items as presented:

1. Employment; 2. Financial Management – Accounting/Investments, including the annual

procurement report; 3. Economic Development Contracting; and

that the bills for the month of September be approved and payments are authorized, ordered, and confirmed.

Roll call vote: _______ Laubenstein _______ Prill _______ Krueger _______ Jung _______ Fields _______ Zeratsky _______ Lloyd _______ Staral _______ Miller


VI. ACTION ITEMS

A. Approval of Resolution – State Code of Ethics

Wisconsin's Code of Ethics for Public Officials and Employees applies to anyone holding a position "designated as assistant, associate or deputy district director of a technical college." At the October 19, 2016 meeting, the Moraine Park Technical College District Board adopted a resolution designating certain staff positions which are subject to the State Code of Ethics. The State of Wisconsin Ethics Commission, in correspondence dated October 10, 2017, is again requesting that the Board review prior designations and confirm or change these designations as appropriate. Therefore, the following resolution is presented for your consideration.

SUGGESTED MOTION:

I move that the Moraine Park Technical College District Board adopt the following resolution which designates the positions at Moraine Park which are subject to the Wisconsin State Code of Ethics:

WHEREAS, technical college district board members, presidents, and other key administrative staff of technical college districts are subject to the State Code of Ethics.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, for purposes of Wisconsin's Code of Ethics for Public Officials and Employees, Sections 19.41 through 19.59, Stats., the Moraine Park Technical College District Board designates the following positions and indicates its intention that the current occupants of these positions and their successors be subject to the Wisconsin Ethics Code:

Position Occupant

President Bonnie Baerwald Vice President – Academic Affairs James Eden Vice President – Finance and Administration Carrie Kasubaski Vice President – Human Resources Kathleen Broske Vice President – Student Services James Barrett Chief Information Officer Jerry Richards


VI. ACTION ITEMS

B. Approval of Budget Adjustments – 2016-17 Budget

The following information is being presented for the purpose of District Board monitoring of their Presidential Parameter Policy, #4FBM0400, Budget Management.

Chapter TCS 7.05(7) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code requires that modifications to the District budget after adoption shall be by fund type or function within a fund type and shall be in accordance with s.65.90 of the State statutes.

Following are both fund type and function modifications which require Board action as any costs in excess of the budgeted amounts will be excluded from operational costs for State aid computations.

A net increase to the 2016-17 budget in the amount of $4,629,642 is recommended based on the level of activity. The budget changes are summarized as follows:

General Fund $2,000,000 Special Revenue (Aidable) Fund 362,266 Capital Projects Fund 2,000,000 Enterprise Funds 44,380 Internal Service Funds 222,996

$4,629,642

Function transfers in the amount of $362,266 in the Special Revenue (Aidable) Fund, $775,072 in the Capital Projects Fund, $44,380 in the Enterprise Funds, and $222,996 in the Internal Service Funds are technically required to establish budget appropriations to the level of expenditures by function. Additional transfers of $2,000,000 to the Capital Projects Fund are required to maintain General Fund reserves within the 25% cap limit.

None of these adjustments require additional local support. The operational mill rate for 2016-17 remains at .42942, and the debt service mill rate remains at .22642. In total, the mill rate remains at .65584.


VI. ACTION ITEMS

B. Approval of Budget Adjustments – 2016-17 Budget (Continued)

SUGGESTED MOTION:

I move that the Moraine Park Technical College District Board approve the following resolution authorizing revisions to the 2016-17 District budget:

Roll call vote: _______ Staral _______ Fields _______ Jung _______ Prill _______ Lloyd _______ Krueger _______ Zeratsky _______ Laubenstein _______ Miller

WHEREAS, any modification to an adopted budget by fund type or function is required by State Statute 65.90(5)(a) to be approved by a technical college district board by at least two-thirds vote of the full district board; and

WHEREAS, the Moraine Park Technical College District finds it appropriate to make such modifications to its 2016-17 budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Moraine Park Technical College District Board to make the following 2016-17 budgetary revisions:

To increase resources in the General Fund for: … Designated for Operations from $484,569 to $2,484,569

To increase expenditure appropriations/uses in the General Fund for: … Interfund Transfers Out from $0 to $2,000,000

To increase resources in the Special Revenue (Operational) Fund for: … State Aid from $459,467 to $821,733


VI. ACTION ITEMS

B. Approval of Budget Adjustments – 2016-17 Budget (Continued)

To increase expenditure appropriations/uses in the Special Revenue (Operational) Fund for: … Instruction from $1,194,811 to $1,545,697… General Institutional from $54,332 to $54,712… Physical Plant from $0 to $11,000

To increase resources in the Capital Projects Fund for: … Interfund Transfers In from $0 to $2,000,000

To increase expenditure appropriations/uses in the Capital Projects Fund for: … Student Services from $37,850 to $44,116… General Institutional from $900,060 to $1,668,866 … Designated Fund Balances from $0 to $2,322,968

To decrease expenditure appropriations/uses in the Capital Projects Fund for: … Physical Plant from $4,513,838 to $3,415,798

To increase resources in the Enterprise Funds for: … Designated Fund Balances from $115,179 to $159,559

To increase expenditures/uses in the Enterprise Funds for: … Auxiliary Services from $270,679 to $315,059

To increase resources in the Internal Service Fund for: … Institutional Revenue from $497,505 to $531,000 … Retained Earnings from $1,435,165 to $1,624,666

To increase expenditures/uses in the Internal Service Fund for: … Auxiliary Services from $901,950 to $1,124,946

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Administration be directed to place this resolution as a Class I Legal Notice in the designated District newspapers as required by Section 65.90(5)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes.


VI. ACTION ITEMS

C. Approval of Budget Adjustments – 2017-18 Budget

The following information is being presented for the purpose of District Board monitoring of their Presidential Parameter Policy, #4FBM0400, Budget Management.

Chapter TCS 7.05(7) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code requires that modifications to the District budget after adoption shall be by fund type or function within a fund type and shall be in accordance with s.65.90 of the State statutes.

Following are both fund type and function modifications which require Board action as any costs in excess of the budgeted amounts will be excluded from operational costs for State aid computations.

A net decrease to the 2017-18 budget in the amount of $1,219,898 is recommended based on a review of financial resources available and an analysis of budget appropriations prior to certifying the 2017-18 property tax levy. The budget adjustment, detailed by fund, is as follows:

General Fund $(491,254) Special Revenue (Aidable Fund) 45,927 Capital Projects Fund (790,888) Debt Service Fund 16,317

Total $(1,219,898)

A net decrease in the amount of $491,254 in the General Fund is recommended based on an analysis of resources available, revised FTE projections, state aid allocations, and to recognize appropriation modifications for personnel and current expense. A net increase in the amount of $45,927 in the Special Revenue Fund is recommended based on the level of funded projects and grants received during the year. A net decrease in the amount of $790,888 in the Capital Projects Fund is recommended based on the adjustments of capital project and equipment expenditures. A net increase in the amount of $16,317 in the Debt Service Fund is recommended based on a revised note schedule. Based on the allowable net new construction growth rate, total tax levy from these adjustments will increase $185,264.


VI. ACTION ITEMS

C. Approval of Budget Adjustments – 2017-18 Budget (Continued)

SUGGESTED MOTION:

I move that the Moraine Park Technical College District Board approve the following resolution authorizing revisions to the 2017-18 District budget:

Roll call vote: _______ Jung _______ Fields _______ Laubenstein _______ Prill _______ Staral _______ Zeratsky _______ Krueger _______ Lloyd _______ Miller

WHEREAS, any modification to an adopted budget by fund type or function is required by State Statute 65.90(5)(a) to be approved by a technical college district board by at least two-thirds vote of the full district board; and

WHEREAS, the Moraine Park Technical College District finds it appropriate to make such modifications to its 2017-18 budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Moraine Park Technical College District Board to make the following 2017-18 budgetary revisions:

To increase anticipated resources in the General Fund for: … Tax Levy from $10,692,932 to $10,878,196 … Other Student Fees from $1,074,948 to $1,092,948

To increase expenditure appropriations and uses in the General Fund for: … Student Services from $6,553,422 to $6,798,923 … Transfers from Designated for Operations from $0 to $383,238

To decrease anticipated resources in the General Fund for: … State Aid from $24,981,695 to $24,887,695 … Program Fees from $7,750,179 to $7,670,002 … Material Fees from $424,000 to $405,000 … Institutional Revenue from $4,448,320 to $4,268,320 … Federal from $25,000 to $20,000 … Transfers from Designated for Operations from $316,341 to $0


VI. ACTION ITEMS

C. Approval of Budget Adjustments – 2017-18 Budget (Continued)

To decrease expenditure appropriations and uses in the General Fund for: … Instruction from $24,851,946 to $24,661,395… Instructional Resources from $2,574,181 to $2,506,858… General Institutional from $11,902,846 to $11,076,356… Physical Plant from $3,831,020 to $3,795,391

To increase anticipated resources in the Special Revenue (Aidable) Fund for: … State Aid from $809,453 to 855,380

To increase expenditure appropriations and uses in the Special Revenue (Aidable) Fund for: … Instructional from $1,368,121 to $1,404,926… Student Services from $1,061,359 to $1,070,481

To increase anticipated resources in the Capital Projects Fund for: … Designated Fund Balances: Equipment from $495,705 to $1,204,817

To increase expenditure appropriations and uses in the Capital Projects Fund for: … General Institutional from $697,602 to $997,602

To decrease anticipated resources in the Capital Projects Fund for: … Proceeds from Debt from $5,950,000 to $4,450,000

To decrease expenditure appropriations and uses in the Capital Projects Fund for: … Physical Plant from $4,752,110 to $3,661,222

To increase anticipated resources in the Debt Services Fund for: … Reserve for Debt Service from $105,920 to $122,237

To increase expenditure appropriates in the Debt Services Fund for: … Physical Plan from $5,730,920 to $5,747,237

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Administration be directed to place this resolution as a Class I Legal Notice in the designated District newspapers as required by Section 65.90(5)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes.


VI. ACTION ITEMS

D. Approval of Resolution – Certification of Tax Levy

The following information is being presented for the purpose of District Board monitoring of their Presidential Parameter Policy #4FBP0100, Budget Planning.

The Moraine Park Technical College District Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2017-18 on June 21, 2017, in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes. This budget includes the operational plan of the District as prepared by the Board and staff. Educational services will be provided to approximately 18,000 students.

The certification of the tax levy, by Statute, must be acted upon by the District Board by October 31, 2017. In addition, operational levy is capped at the District’s net new construction growth rate as certified by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. This total is then adjusted by the Property Tax Relief Aid and may be further adjusted by no more than .5% of the prior year’s net new construction growth rate. Total levy dollars are calculated at $16,715,975. Following is a resolution for your approval.

SUGGESTED MOTION:

I move that the Moraine Park Technical College District Board approve the following resolution to certify the tax levy for the Moraine Park Technical College District for the 2017-18 budget year:

Roll call vote: _______ Krueger _______ Lloyd _______ Prill _______ Staral _______ Jung _______ Zeratsky _______ Laubenstein _______ Fields _______ Miller

WHEREAS, the Moraine Park Technical College District Board adopted the budget for fiscal year 2017-18 on June 21, 2017, at its regular meeting; and

WHEREAS, the Moraine Park Technical College District Board reviewed the 2017-18 budget on October 18, 2017, in accordance with Chapter TCS 7.05(6) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code; and


VI. ACTION ITEMS

D. Approval of Resolution – Certification of Tax Levy (Continued)

WHEREAS, this review resulted in a modification of the budget based on a thorough analysis of resources available, a review of revenue projections and current expense and debt service appropriations, a complete revision of the personnel budget, and a change to the tax levy allocations as proposed in the budget document; and

WHEREAS, the tax levy required to support the 2017-18 budget represents a 3.05500%, or a $495,472 increase over the 2016-17 tax levy;

WHEREAS, the tax levy represents an operational mill rate on equalized value of .43178 and a debt service mill rate of .21752 for a total mill rate of .64931.

WHEREAS, the operational tax levy increase of 1.58125 % is equivalent to the net new construction rate as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Moraine Park Technical College District Board authorizes a tax levy of sixteen million, seven hundred fifteen thousand, nine hundred seventy-five dollars ($16,715,975) on the full value of the taxable property of the District for the purpose of operating and maintaining the schools of the District, payment of indebtedness, acquiring equipment, and making capital improvements for the year beginning July 1, 2017.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Moraine Park Technical College District Board pursuant to Section 38.16(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes authorizes that the aforementioned amount of levy be spread proportionately on the tax rolls for collection in each city, village, and town within the District, and that the respective clerks be informed of this action.


VI. ACTION ITEMS

E. Approval of Investment Policy

The following information is being presented for the purpose of District Board monitoring of their Presidential Parameter Policy #4FFF0200, Investments.

The District Board approves and reviews the policy for Investments on an annual basis, most recently June 21, 2017. As a result of a new investment strategy, including the hiring of an investment advisor, a more detailed review of the policy was conducted. Edits have been made to simplify the policy and provide best practices regarding safekeeping and custody of the assets.

It is recommended that the Presidential Parameter Policy, #4FFF0200 – Investments, be approved as presented.

SUGGESTED MOTION:

I move that the Moraine Park Technical College District Board adopt Policy #4FFF0200, Investments, as presented and recommended.


VI. ACTION ITEMS

F. Resolution to Approve Board Policies

The District Board and District Administration recognize that the existing board policy governance manual is outdated and relatively complex and burdensome to administer. As such, the Board desires to create a new policy governance manual that clearly defines the roles and responsibilities for the Board and the President in a simplified format. Specifically, a new manual will be created that enables the Board to be efficient and effective with a focus on strategic leadership, but follows the basic concepts of a policy governance model to include a section on: governance process, board/staff relationship, executive limitations, and ends.

During 2017-18, the President will draft and discuss new board policies at each monthly board meeting. These drafts will be presented and discussed prior to submission for approval at subsequent meetings. The following board policies were reviewed and discussed at the September 2017 meeting and District staff are seeking approval of the same at this time:

BP 1.10 – College Budgeting Process

BP 2.1 – Delegation to the President

SUGGESTED MOTION:

I move that the Moraine Park Technical College District Board approve board policies BP 1.10 – College Budgeting Process and BP 2.1 – Delegation to the President, and authorize the effective date for these policies to begin with the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018.


VI. ACTION ITEMS

G. Approval of Program Suspension – Legal Administrative Professional Associate Degree (10-106-3)

Rationale

Enrollment in the Legal Administrative Professional Associate Degree Program has been flat over the past five years. The program has averaged three graduates per year over the past five years.

The growing trend in this industry is that employers are minimizing their use of legal administrative professionals and moving legal-specific responsibilities such as research and writing to paralegal staff. The result is more demand and employment potential for paralegals in place of using legal administrative professionals.

In order to keep pace with employment trends in this field, the College is proposing the suspension of the Legal Administrative Professional Associate Degree Program (10-106-3).

Current students will be contacted and given ample time to complete the program. Many of the courses are shared with the Administrative Professional Associate Degree Program.

It is proposed that the Legal Administrative Professional Program (10-106-3) be suspended effective at the end of 2017-2018 academic year.

SUGGESTED MOTION:

I move that the Moraine Park Technical College District Board approve the suspension of the Legal Administrative Professional Associate Degree Program (10-106-3) effective at the end of 2017-2018 academic year.


VI. ACTION ITEMS

H. Approval of Proposed 2018-19 Instructional Program Changes – Legal Administrative Professional Associate Degree (10-106-3)

Program Modification

Program Name and Number Changes

Legal Administrative Professional; changed to: Paralegal

Program Number: 10-106-3; changed to: 10-110-1

Effective for the 2018-2019 Academic Year

Rationale

There is a growing employment demand for paralegals in the Moraine Park Technical College District. Labor market data indicates a 14 percent increase in employment in the paralegal field within the College District (EMSI). There are currently 140 open job postings throughout the College District and over 300 open positions statewide.

To better support the employability of students and to meet the needs of District employers, it is proposed that the Legal Administrative Professional Associate Degree Program (10-106-3) be changed to Paralegal (10-110-1). Corresponding modifications will be made to the program curriculum to support the transition to a Paralegal degree. Further, this change is in alignment with other technical colleges in the state.

The College is currently in a shared agreement with Lakeshore Technical College (LTC) for the Paralegal Associate Degree Program. The College would allow this agreement with LTC to sunset at the end of the 2017-18 academic year. This modification will not negatively affect any current students. They will have the ability to complete the program through LTC or transfer their coursework to Moraine Park to complete their degree.

Resources Required

No additional faculty or facilities resources will be required.


VI. ACTION ITEMS

H. Approval of Proposed 2018-19 Instructional Program Changes – Legal Administrative Professional Associate Degree (10-106-3) (Continued)

Course Information

Course #

103-159

105-160

106-120

110-101

110-102

801-136

890-101

101-184

110-106

110-114

804-xxx

809-122

110-104

110-168

110-130

196-134

801-xxx

809-xxx

110-105

110-107

110-136

110-148

809-xxx

Title Credits

Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office 1

Business Law 3

Document Formatting 1

Intro to Paralegalism 3

Civil Litigation 3

English Composition 1 3

College 101 2

Total 1st Semester Credits 16

Principles of Accounting 3

Family Law 3

Administration of Estates 3

Mathematics Course 3

Introduction to American Government 3

Total 2nd Semester Credits 15

Legal Research 3

Criminal Law 3

Real Estate Law 3

Legal Issues in the Workplace 3

Communication Course 3

Social Science Course 3

Total 3rd Semester Credits 18

Legal Writing 3

Legal Aspects of Business 3

Legal Ethics 3

Paralegal Capstone 3

Behavioral Science Course 3

Total 4th Semester Credits 15

Total Program Credits and Institutional Requirements 64


VI. ACTION ITEMS

H. Approval of Proposed 2018-19 Instructional Program Changes – Legal Administrative Professional Associate Degree (10-106-3) (Continued)

SUGGESTED MOTION:

I move that the Moraine Park Technical College District Board approve the proposed Instructional Program Changes of program modifications to the Legal Administrative Professional Associate Degree Program as presented effective for the 2018-2019 academic year.


VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

C. District Boards Association Reports/Upcoming Events

Note: A majority of Board members may be attending the meetings/conferences at the dates/places, and for the purposes noted below. This notice is being provided to comply with Wisconsin Open Meetings Law.

1. District Board Workshop, October 25, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., South Hills Golf and Country Club, Fond du Lac

2. District Boards Association Fall Meeting and Legal Issues Seminar, November 2-4, Marriott-Milwaukee West, Waukesha

3. Wisconsin Technical College System Board Meeting, November 7-8, Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville

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