The Seminole State College Board of Regents convened April 18 for their monthly meeting. The Board approved a construction bid for a Tanner Hall Renovation project and authorized the College to seek outside legal counsel in regard to guidance on taxation options to protect local Board governance.

During the President’s Report to the Board, President Reynolds gave updates on personnel, campus events, student and faculty recognitions, and legislative matters.

SSC sophomore Hanna Pitman, of Quinton, gave a short speech about her experience as a business student and basketball player.

“The faculty, my coaches and my teammates helped me establish a strong work ethic, one that will help me succeed in my next step,” Pitman said.

Two action items were approved by the Board. First, the Board approved a construction bid for a Tanner Hall renovation project. The renovation will be funded through a federal grant and centers on the remodeling of a lab/classroom.

Second on the action agenda, the Board authorized the College to seek outside legal counsel concerning guidance on taxation options to protect local Board governance.

Three items were approved under the consent agenda. The Board approved a number of program modifications to academic degrees, approved the addition of technology center courses to the OSRHE Technology Center Matrix and approved the presentation of the Higher Learning Commission Quality Initiative Report.

Board members present at the March meeting were: Chair Marci Donaho, Bryan Cain, Curtis Morgan, Ray McQuiston, Paige Sherry and Kim Hyden.

The next regularly-scheduled SSC Board of Regents meeting is set for Thursday, May 16, 2019.