It was a bittersweet meeting for the Board of Trustees at Independence Community College.

 

 The Board met Monday night and made quick work of their new business agenda items. Trustees approved the appointment of several board members as well as hearing a brief update on staff and faculty insurance premiums for the upcoming year.

 

Interim President Jonathan Sadhoo updated trustees on budgetary issues for the upcoming year. While there were a few increases in spending needs, Sadhoo told the Trustees that he was confident that those needs could be fit into the existing budget with little problem.

 

Outgoing President Vincent Bowhay was also on hand at last night's meeting. This was Bowhay's last meeting before he leaves for his new position at Highland Community College in northern Kansas. At the end of the meeting, Trustee Val DeFever read a list of Bowhay's accomplishments during his time at ICC. DeFever noted that his most important accomplishment was bringing to ICC community together to work toward a common goal. The Board then presented Bowhay with a card and a plaque. Commemorative cake was served following the adjournment of the meeting.