Illinois Community College District No. 521 Board of Trustees met Jan. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Rubenacker called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:35 PM in the Student Center.
ROLL CALL Mr. Brian Dorris, Secretary, called the roll.
Those present were:
Mr. Randy Rubenacker
Mr. Brian Dorris
Mr. Jeff Jones
Mr. John Kabat
Mr. Larry Manning
Mr. Randall Crocker
Mr. Remington Henson (Student Trustee)
Those absent were:
Dr. David Asbery
Others present were:
Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mrs. Gabby Farner, Mrs. Angie Kistner, Mr. Chad Copple, Mr. Henry “Buster Leeck, Mrs. Kim Wilkerson, Mr. Donnie Millenbine, Mr. Brett Herrmann, Mrs. Kay Zibby-Damron, Mr. John Gulley, Ms. Andrea Banach, Mrs. Amy Newell, Mrs. Margo Wagner, Mrs. Bria Robinson, Mr. Tyler O’Daniel, Ms. Laura Johnston, and Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette
ULTIMATE WARRIOR COMPETITION PRESENTATION
Mr. Tyler O’Daniel, Director of the REC and Head Baseball Coach, along with Ms. Laura Johnston, Coordinator of the Aquatic Center, gave a presentation on the Ultimate Warrior event they are planning. It will be held on campus November 7th, 2020. They have several plans for the obstacle course, and activities around the event that day. All money raised will go toward facility equipment.
GENERAL INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Wednesday,February5,2020;8amto2pm
ACES 2020 Regionals
Rend Lake College
2. Saturday,February15,2020;TimeTBD
CTE Dueling Pianos Fundraiser
Scheller Playhouse
3. Tuesday,February18,2020
Faculty/Staff In-Service
RLC Theater
4. Thursday, April 23, 2020; 3pm to 6pm
2020 RLC Job Search Party
Double Tree Hotel Mt. Vernon, IL
5. Friday,March27,2020;TimeTBD
Quarter Auction
The REC
6. Thursday, April 23, 2020; 3pm to 6pm
2020 RLC Job Search Party
Double Tree Hotel Mt. Vernon, IL
MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chairman Rubenacker asked for a motion to move into Executive Session pursuant to Section (c)(1)(21). Mr. Crocker motioned; seconded by
Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, all voted
yes. The board went into executive session at 6:54 PM.
RESUME OPEN MEETING
Mr. Kabat made a motion to reopen the public meeting; seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call
vote, all voted yes. At 7:28 PM, Chairman Rubenacker reconvened the open session of tonight’s meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Wilkerson recommended approving the Consent Agenda, which included the following items:
1. Approval of December 10, 2019 Meeting Minutes;*
2. Approval of December 10, 2019 Executive Session
Meeting Minutes;*
3. Course/CurriculumApprovals;*
4. Approval to Destroy Closed Session Tapes;*
5. Approval to Release Closed Session Minutes;*
6. Approval of Revisions to Job Descriptions*
Mr. Manning made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended; seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes. Those items marked with an asterisk (*) are a part of these minutes.
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF
REVERSE TRANSER
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
REND LAKE COLLEGE AND
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE - THIS ITEM WAS TABLED
APPROVAL OF JOINT
AGREEMENT FOR
DUAL CREDIT EDUCATIONAL
COOPERATION BETWEEN
REND LAKE COLLEGE,
DISTRICT #521 AND
FRONTIER COMMUNITY
COLLEGE, DISTRICT #529,
AN ILLINOIS EASTERN
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve a Joint Agreement for Dual Credit between Rend Lake College, District #521 and Frontier Community College, District #529, an Illinois Eastern Community College, as presented, effective Fall 2019 Semester.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to approve a Joint Agreement for Dual Credit between Rend Lake College, District #521 and Frontier Community College, District #529, an Illinois Eastern Community College, as presented, effective Fall 2019 Semester. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present
PERSONNEL
RATIFY THE RESIGNATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ARTS & SCIENCES
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Kelsi Nevarez, Administrative Assistant, Arts & Sciences, effective January 17, 2020.
As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Kelsi Nevarez, Administrative Assistant, Arts & Sciences, effective January 17, 2020. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
RATIFY THE RESIGNATION OF COORDINATOR OF DATA INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with the regret the resignation of Mr. James Featherstone, Coordinator of Data Information Systems, effective January 17, 2020.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to accept with the regret the resignation of Mr. James Featherstone, Coordinator of Data Information Systems, effective January 17, 2020. This motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ALLIED HEALTH
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Abbi Kash as Administrative Assistant – Allied Health on a full-time, 50- week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $30,500, effective January 16, 2020.
As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to appoint Ms. Abbi Kash as Administrative Assistant – Allied Health on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $30,500, effective January 16, 2020. This motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
RATIFICATION OF THE PAYMENT OF COLLEGE EXPENSES INCLUDING TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented.
As recommended, Mr. Manning made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
REPORTS
ACADEMIC COUNCIL
No Report
ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE
ICCTA Representative, John Kabat, commented on correspondence he had seen recently related to struggles that college students have, and how he believes Rend Lake College is good at meeting student needs. He also noted a report he read that stated 5% of welding students are women. Dean Gabby Farner did confirm that 4% of Rend Lake College’s current welding program is female. He had also received information on ICCTA’s 2020 award nomination deadlines.
REND LAKE COLLEGE
FOUNDATION No Report
ACCREDITATION No Report
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, at 7:34 PM all trustees
present voiced aye in favor of adjourning.
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