Illinois Community College District No. 521 Board of Trustees met Feb. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Manning called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:34 PM in the Student Center.
ROLL CALL
Mr. Brian Dorris, Secretary, called the roll.
Those present were:
Mr. Brian Dorris
Mr. Jeff Jones
Mr. John Kabat
Mr. Larry Manning
Mr. Randall Crocker
Dr. David Asbery
Mr. Remington Henson (Student Trustee)
Those absent were:
Mr. Randy Rubenacker
Others present were:
Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mrs. Gabby Farner, Mrs. Lori Ragland, 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. Nathan Wheeler, Mr. Nathan Biggerstaff, Ms. Vickie Schulte, and Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette
TRIO PROGRAM PRESENTATION
Mr. Nathan Biggerstaff, TRIO Director, gave a presentation to the group outlining the STARS and Upward Bound programs at Rend Lake College and what those programs offer to our student population, as well as the student population at area high schools. The Annual STARS Banquet will be held on April 30th, 6 – 7:30pm at Rend Lake College.
GENERAL INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Saturday, February 15, 2020; 6:00pm
Dueling Keys for CTE
Scheller Playhouse
2. Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Faculty/Staff In-Service
The REC
3. Thursday, February 20, 2020; 12:30pm
Reader - Allison Joseph
Rend Lake College Private Dining Area
4. Saturday, February 29, 2020
7am (doors open) / 9am - 1pm (competition)
Culinary “Chopped” Competition
RLC Culinary Kitchen & PDA
5. Tuesday, March 3, 2020; Noon
Art Demonstration - Eric Velhagen
Learning Resource Center 103
6. Tues – Wed, March 10 & 11, 2020; 9a – 1:45p
Kick Start Your Journey
Rend Lake College Ina Campus
7. Tuesday, March 17, 2020
5:30pm Dinner / 6:00pm Meeting Begins
Advisory Board Meetings
RLC Campus – dinner in gymnasium
8. Thursday, March 19, 2020
6:00pm Reception / 7:00pm Awards
Student Art Show Reception & Awards
Rend Lake College Theater & Lobby
*Art Show on Display in Theater Lobby
March 19 – April 24, 2020
9. March 19 – May 8, 2020; 5-8pm on Thur & Fri
The Culinary Showcase
RLC Private Dining Area
10. Mon – Fri, March 23 – 27, 2020
Diversity Week
(activities listed on Spring Cultural Calendar)
Rend Lake College Campus
11. Wednesday, March 25, 2020; 8:45am – Noon
Career Connections
The REC
12. Thursday, March 26, 2020; 6:00 – 8:30pm
Illinois Rural Health Association Forum
Learning Resource Center
13. Thursday, March 31, 2020; 12:30pm
Master Class; Jon Garrett, Gateway Men’s
Chorus
Learning Resource Center 107
14. Fri – Sat, April 3-4; 7:00pm, Sun, Apr 5; 2pm
Spring Musical - Little Women
Rend Lake College Theater
15. Wednesday, April 8, 2020; Noon
Art Demonstration – Carrie Gibbs
Learning Resource Center 165
16. Wednesday, April 8, 2020; 6:00pm
Ag Banquet
RLC James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium
17. Thursday, April 16, 2020; 4:30 – 6:30pm
Studio RLC Open House
Rend Lake College MarketPlace
18. Thursday, April 23, 2020; 9am to Noon
Children’s Health Fair
Rend Lake College Campus
19. Thursday, April 23, 2020; 3pm to 6pm
2020 RLC Job Search Party
Double Tree Hotel Mt. Vernon, IL
20. Thursday, April 23, 2020; 5:00pm
Lake Reception
King City Books, Mt. Vernon
21. Thur, April 30, 2020; 4:30-6:30pm (Awards-6p)
Jefferson County CEO Trade Show
Doubletree Hotel by Hilton, Mt. Vernon
22. Thursday, May 7, 2020; 7:00pm
Spring Concert
Rend Lake College Theater
23. Wednesday, May 13, 2020; 5:00pm
CNA Pinning
Rend Lake College Theater
24. Thursday, May 14, 2020; 6:00pm
Rad Tech Pinning
Location – TBD (RLC Theater or PDA)
25. Thursday, May 14, 2020; 7:00pm
ADN Pinning
James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium
26. Saturday, May 16, 2020
Rend Lake College Commencement
James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium
MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Vice Chairman Manning asked for a motion to move into Executive Session pursuant to Section (c)(1)(21). Dr. Asbery motioned; seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. The board went into executive session at 6:49 PM.
RESUME OPEN MEETING
Mr. Crocker made a motion to reopen the public meeting; seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. At 7:48 PM, Vice Chairman Manning 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 January 14, 2020 Meeting Minutes;*
2. Approval of January 14, 2020 Executive Session Meeting Minutes;*
3. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 4.1115 -- Fees;*
4. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Board Policy & Procedure 3.1205 – Performance Evaluation and Tenure of Faculty Members*
Mr. Henson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended; seconded by Dr. Asbery. 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 REVISIONS TO REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD POLICY & PROCEDURE 2.1200 – SEXUAL HARASSMENT
(FIRST READING)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Board Policy & Procedure 2.1200 – Sexual Harassment (First Reading), effective March 10, 2020.
As recommended, Dr. Asbery made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Board Policy & Procedure 2.1200 – Sexual Harassment (First Reading), effective March 10, 2020. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPROVAL OF TUITION RATES FOR FY 2021
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to establish the in-district tuition rate of $110 per credit hour for the Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021 terms. This represents a $0 increase from the current tuition rate. The out-of-district and out-of-state tuition rate will also remain the same.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to establish the in-district tuition rate of $110 per credit hour for the Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021 terms. This represents a $0 increase from the current tuition rate. The out-of-district and out-of-state tuition rate will also remain the same. This motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
PERMISSION TO CREATE NEW STIPEND FOR MEN’S GOLF ASSISTANT COACH
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to create the new stipend for the Men’s Assistant Golf Coach. This stipend will be in the amount of $3,250 and the position will be for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester.
As recommended, Dr. Asbery made a motion to grant permission to create the new stipend for the Men’s Assistant Golf Coach. This stipend will be in the amount of $3,250 and the position will be for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPROVAL OF STUDENT TRUSTEE ELECTION NOTICE
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the Notice of Election for the Student Board Member of the Board of Trustees effective February 11, 2020.
As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to approve the Notice of Election for the Student Board Member of the Board of Trustees effective February 11, 2020. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
RATIFY THE AWARD FOR TRUCK DRIVING EQUIPMENT FOR REND LAKE COLLEGE, FUNDED BY THE DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the award for a Semi Truck, Mobile Alignment System and Expansion of Pinckneyville Parking Lot; funded by the Delta Regional Authority Grant.
As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to ratify the award for a Semi Truck, Mobile Alignment System and Expansion of Pinckneyville Parking Lot; funded by the Delta Regional Authority Grant. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
PERMISSION TO REQUEST PROPOSALS FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR FY 2020 – FY 2022
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to request proposals for audit services for the years ending June 30, 2020, through June 30, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to grant permission to request proposals for audit services for the years ending June 30, 2020, through June 30, 2022. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
PERMISSION TO BID FOR BANKING DEPOSITORY SERVICES TO BEGIN JULY 1, 2020 to JUNE 30, 2025
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to allow the College Administration to seek bids for banking depository services to begin July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025.
As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to allow the College Administration to seek bids for banking depository services to begin July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025. This motion was seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ARTS & SCIENCES DIVISION
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Faith Blair as Administrative Assistant Arts & Sciences on a full-time, 50- week, non-tenure track, contract at an annual salary of $29,500, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective February 18, 2020.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to
appoint Ms. Faith Blair as Administrative Assistant Arts & Sciences on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track, contract at an annual salary of $29,500, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective February 18, 2020. This motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF RECORDS SPECIALIST
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the appointment of Mr. Brody Wilson as Records Specialist on a full-time, 50-week, Non-tenure track, contract at an annual salary of $28,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective February 5, 2020.
As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to ratify the appointment of Mr. Brody Wilson as Records Specialist on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track, contract at an annual salary of $28,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective February 5, 2020. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Brooke Robertson as Communications Specialist on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track, contract at an annual salary of $27, 000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective February 18, 2020.
As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to appoint Ms. Brooke Robertson as Communications Specialist on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track, contract at an annual salary of $27, 000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective February 18, 2020. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPOINTMENT OF PROGRAMMER/ ANALYST
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Mr. Andrew Lingle as Programmer/Analyst on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $32,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective Wednesday, February 12, 2020, pending a successful background check.
As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to appoint Mr. Andrew Lingle as Programmer/Analyst on a full-time, 50- week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $32,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective Wednesday, February 12, 2020, pending a successful background check. This motion was seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPOINTMENT OF PROGRAMMER/ ANALYST
THIS ITEM WAS TABLED
TENURE COMPUTER NETWORKING INSTRUCTOR,
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR, AND NURSING INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant tenure, jointly and separately, to: Mr. Chris Edwards, Computer Networking Instructor, effective August 08, 2020; Mr. Collin Jones, Diesel Technology Instructor, effective August 08, 2020; Dr. Susan Wiley, Nursing Instructor, effective July 19, 2020.
As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to grant tenure, jointly and separately to: Mr. Chris Edwards, Computer Networking Instructor, effective August 08, 2020; Mr. Collin Jones, Diesel Technology Instructor, effective August 08, 2020; Dr. Susan Wiley, Nursing Instructor, effective July 19, 2020. This motion was seconded by Dr. Asbery. 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. Dorris made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
REPORTS
ACADEMIC COUNCIL
NO REPORT
ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE
ICCTA Representative John Kabat gave an update on several pending state legislation items. He also has a resource that is willing to donate pre-packaged lunches to the Rend Lake College food pantry. They will be available between March 17 and 19.
REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Mrs. Kay Zibby-Damron reported that the Foundation would be giving away $13,000 through the We Are Warriors campaign on Tuesday, February 18th at In-Service. The funds will support asks by faculty and staff for needs supported by this program.
Kay also reported that the Foundation Board voted at their January meeting to increase their support of the LRC expansion and remodel project by $100,000. She said that there has been a great response already to the funding for the project and thanked those trustees that had already committed their support.
ACCREDITATION
Mr. Chad Copple reported that the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) institutional update begins on March 2nd. Also, a group of employees will be attending the Annual HLC Conference in Chicago in April. He also stated that work has already begun on the report that is due in September of this year.
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS
President Wilkerson informed the board that he would be bringing a proposal to them next month for the LRC expansion and remodel project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, at 8:06 PM all trustees present voiced aye in favor of adjourning.
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