Abstract:
Presented are the minutes of the 367th meeting of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees. This was a special meeting. President Tressel thanked the board members for their willingness and availability to participate whenever needed in virtual board meetings during these challenging times. President Tressel reported on steps being taken to form an executive group of eight individuals who will focus upon effective university communication in response to Covid-19. The Board entered executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion and/or compensation of one or more university employees and to review collective bargaining negotiations with university employees concerning their compensation or other terms of conditions of their employment. The Board resolved to modify the Budget-Deficit Options Applicable to Excluded Employees Policy. President Tressel made note of the passing of former trustee and board chairperson Dr. Sudershan K. Garg.