2025-2026 MELA Minutes

Pearl River Community College

Ms. Ali Mascagni, Ms. Michele Mitchell

Southwest Mississippi Community College Mr. Matt Calhoun MS Community College Board

Ms. Megan Akins, Dr. Krista LeBrun, Dr. Christa Wilhite

Office

College/Association

Name

President

Ms. Kelly Robinson Ms. Sarah Buchanan

MDCC

President Elect

JJC

Secretary

Ms. Coranette “Chris” Square

EMCC

1. Preliminaries A. Call to Order: Sarah Buchanan (JJC) B. Roll Call: Coranette “Chris” Square (EMCC) C. Approval of July 2025 Minutes 1. Motion to approve : Michelle Mitchell (PRCC) 2. Second to approve : Buffy Matthews (MGCCC) 3. Approved by all 15 community colleges D. Approval of September 2025 Agenda 1. Motion to approve: Buffy Matthews (MGCCC) 2. Second to approve: Kim Harris (NEMCC) 3. Approved by all 15 community colleges E. MCCB Reports 1. Dr. Krista LeBrun (MCCB)

a. SmarterServices: Dr. Lebrun informed the group that the SmarterServices contract is set to expire on March 31, 2026 . She expressed her concerns regarding the delay in receiving a quote, noting that she has requested it several times but has yet to receive a response. Dr. Lebrun has communicated to Sean at SmarterServices that the deadline is approaching, and if the MELA group decides to renew the contract, it must be finalized by April 1, 2026 . Dr. Lebrun will continue to advocate for the quote, aiming to take action in October 2025 . She reminded the group that the quote must be submitted to ITS at least 120 days before the service starts. Once the quote is received, Dr. Lebrun will share it with the MELA group to facilitate a decision by October. If the