1. Call to Order
Chairman Yaw called the in-person meeting to order at 3:00 pm.
Attendance
Members Present
Senator Gene Yaw
Mr. Abraham Harpster
Mr. Randall Black (ZOOM)
Dr. Steven P. Johnson
Ms. Shannon Massey
Rep. Clint Owlett
Mr. Michael Stefan
Dr. Larry Terry
Mr. John Young
Members Absent
Dr. Renata Engel
Also in attendance was Ann Pepperman, Esq.
2. Public Comment Period
Chairman Yaw welcomed comments from the public on any agenda item.
3. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting: October 9, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Harpster, seconded by Dr. Johnson, and carried by a unanimous
affirmative vote to approve the minutes from the October 9, 2025, meeting as presented.
4. Approve Mission, Vision, and Values
A motion was made by Ms. Massey, seconded by Mr. Stefan, and carried by a unanimous affirmative
vote to approve Mission, Vision, and Values.
5. Accept the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Young, seconded by Dr. Terry, and carried by a unanimous affirmative
vote to accept the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
6. Authorize the College to enter into agreements with the following banks, and their successors and assigns, as appropriate, as depositories of college funds
- C&N Bank (Susquehanna Community Bank is merging into C&N Bank)
- First Citizens Community Bank
- First National Bank
- Fulton Bank
- Northwest Bank (Jersey Shore State Bank merged into Northwest Bank in July 2025)
- Journey Bank
- M&T Bank
- PNC Bank
- Truist Bank
- Woodlands Bank
A motion was made by Rep. Owlett, seconded by Mr. Harpster, and carried by a unanimous
affirmative vote to authorize the College to enter into agreements with the following banks, and their
successors and assigns, as appropriate, as depositories of college funds.
- C&N Bank (Susquehanna Community Bank is merging into C&N Bank)
- First Citizens Community Bank
- First National Bank
- Fulton Bank
- Northwest Bank (Jersey Shore State Bank merged into Northwest Bank in July 2025)
- Journey Bank
- M&T Bank
- PNC Bank
- Truist Bank
- Woodlands Bank
7. Approve appointment of Kyle Smith, interim Vice President for College Relations, effective January 29, 2026
A motion was made by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Massey, and carried by a unanimous
affirmative vote to approve hiring Kyle Smith, interim Vice President for College Relations, effective
January 29, 2026.
8. Approve MOU & Right of Way Easement Agreement for Airport Road
A motion was made by Mr. Stefan, seconded by Mr. Young, and carried by a unanimous affirmative
vote to approve the MOU & Right of Way Easement Agreement for Airport Road.
9. Presentations
- Governance Annual Report – Nicole Warner, Chair, College Council
10. Comments from the President
President Reed shared the following with the group:
- Thanked and recognized Loni Kline for the impact she had on our institution
- Welcomed, congratulated, and thanked Kyle Smith for accepting the interim Vice President
for College Relations role - Special thanks to Drs. McClean and Campbell for leading our Strategic Planning process
• Industry needs for Penn College graduates - Team accomplishments
- Williamsport LaunchBox officially opened
- Service: Kids Oral Health Day, November 8, 2025 – 34 children from the community were
provided service - Ellyn Lester, assistant dean of construction and architectural technologies, recently received
a Pennsylvania Impact Award from City & State Pennsylvania - Alumni and Athletics Spotlights
- Commencement reminder: December 20, 2025, 11:00 a.m., Community Arts Center
- Special thank you to Senator Yaw, Rep. Owlett, Mike Stefan, Pat Marty, and all others who
helped secure the much-needed increase in appropriation for Penn College
11. Comments from the Chairman of the Board
Senator Yaw extended his congratulations and best wishes to Kline as she departs Penn College. He also thanked the board members for their active participation in board and college activities.
12. Public Comments
None
13. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:57 pm.
14. Executive Session
Chairman Yaw convened an executive session on a Personnel matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa L. Mendler