Notification of Board of Trustees Actions
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November 18, 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting
During a meeting of the Board of Trustees on November 18, 2024 at the University of Maine the Board approved the following actions:
Resolution for Trustee Valerie Landry
The Board approved a resolution for former Trustee Valerie Landry thanking her for her service.
Confirmation of Faculty Representative
The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of the Faculty Representative to the Board of Trustees as presented.
Redlined Board Policies
The Board of Trustees approved the final version of the edited Board Policy 204.1 as initially presented in redlined form at the September 2024 Board Meeting and provided at the November 2024 Board Meeting materials in final form.
Key Performance Indicators
The Board of Trustees approved the UMS Strategic Plan KPIs and Metrics as presented and will receive updates on KPI status at future Board meetings.
Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association – UMPSA
The Board of Trustees authorized the Chancellor to execute the collective bargaining agreement with the Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (MEA/NEA) (UMPSA), upon notice that the agreement has been ratified.
Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement – Associated C.O.L.T. Staff of the Universities of Maine (ACSUM)
The Board of Trustees authorized the Chancellor to execute the collective bargaining agreement with the Associated COLT (Clerical, Office, Laboratory, Technical) Staff of the Universities of Maine (MEA/NEA) (ACSUM), upon notice that the agreement has been ratified.
Reimbursement Resolution, Equipment – Master Lease Agreement Financing
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities, & Technology Committee and declared official intent for System reimbursement from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations for certain capital expenditures funded by the System prior to the issuance of such tax-exempt obligations.
Tenure Credit Award at Time of Hire – Exception for Board Policy 310
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee and approved an exception to BOT policy 310.
Data Integration System Purchase, UMS
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee and authorized the University of Maine System to spend $2,499,583.49 over a 5-year period to purchase and implement the Boomi Integration Platform.
CONSENT AGENDA
Acceptance of Minutes
New Academic Program Proposal: A.S. in Cybersecurity, UMA
New Academic Program Proposal: B.S. in Computer Science and Business, UM
Capital Center Space Renovation Project Budget Increase, UMA
Ground Lease Authorization, UM, Sigma Chi Fraternity
Greenhouse Renovation thru Replacement, UMFK
Awarding of Academic Degrees
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at the University of Southern Maine on January
12 – 13, 2025.