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Illinois Community College District No. 521 Board of Trustees met March 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Rubenacker called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:33 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. Randall Crocker

Dr. David Asbery (left the meeting at 7:56pm)

Mr. Randy Rubenacker

Mr. Remington Henson (Student Trustee)

Those absent were:

Mr. Larry Manning

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, Mrs. Amy Newell, Mrs. Margo Wagner, Mrs. Bria Robinson, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, Ms. Vickie Schulte, Mr. Mark Jornd, Mrs. Sarah Bilderbeck and Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette

BUSINESS PROGRAM PRESENTATION

Instructors Sarah Bilderbeck and Mark Jornd gave a presentation to the group outlining the Business Program at Rend Lake College and what degrees and certificates are offered. They also shared information on recruiting efforts as well as a Jr. Future Business Warriors Camp scheduled for July 13 - 16, 2020 for 6th thru 8th graders.

GENERAL INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Tues – Wed, March 10 & 11, 2020; 9a – 1:45p

Kick Start Your Journey

Rend Lake College Ina Campus

2. Tuesday, March 17, 2020

5:30pm Dinner / 6:00pm Meeting Begins

Advisory Board Meetings

RLC Campus – dinner in gymnasium

3. 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

4. March 19 – May 8, 2020; 5-8pm on Thur & Fri

The Culinary Showcase

RLC Private Dining Area

5. Mon – Fri, March 23 – 27, 2020

Diversity Week

(activities listed on Spring Cultural Calendar)

Rend Lake College Campus

6. Wednesday, March 25, 2020; 8:45am – Noon

Career Connections

The REC

7. Thursday, March 26, 2020; 6:00 – 8:30pm

Illinois Rural Health Association Forum

Learning Resource Center

8. Thursday, March 31, 2020; 12:30pm

Master Class; Jon Garrett, Gateway Men’s

Chorus

Learning Resource Center 107

9. Fri – Sat, April 3-4; 7:00pm, Sun, Apr 5; 2pm

Spring Musical - Little Women

Rend Lake College Theater

10. Tuesday, April 7, 2020; 5:30pm

Southeast Region Trustee Meeting

Shawnee Community College

11. Wednesday, April 8, 2020; Noon

Art Demonstration – Carrie Gibbs

Learning Resource Center 165

12. Wednesday, April 8, 2020; 6:00pm

Ag Banquet

RLC James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium

13. Thursday, April 16, 2020; 4:30 – 6:30pm

Studio RLC Open House

Rend Lake College MarketPlace

14. Thursday, April 23, 2020; 9am to Noon

Children’s Health Fair

Rend Lake College Campus

15. Thursday, April 23, 2020; 3pm to 6pm

2020 RLC Job Search Party

Double Tree Hotel Mt. Vernon, IL

16. Thursday, April 23, 2020; 5:00pm

Lake Reception

King City Books, Mt. Vernon

17. Thur, April 30, 2020; 4:30-6:30pm (Awards-6p)

Jefferson County CEO Trade Show

Doubletree Hotel by Hilton, Mt. Vernon

18. Thursday, April 30, 2020; 6:00pm

STARS Banquet

James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium

19. Friday, May 1, 2020; 5pm – 9pm

Perry County CEO Trade Show

St. Nicholas Brewery in DuQuoin

20. Thursday, May 7, 2020; 7:00pm

Spring Concert

Rend Lake College Theater

21. Tuesday, May 12, 2020; 3:00pm

Annual Faculty & Staff Awards

Rend Lake College Theatre

22. Wednesday, May 13, 2020; 5:00pm

CNA Pinning

Rend Lake College Theater

23. Thursday, May 14, 2020; 6:00pm

Rad Tech Pinning

Location – TBD (RLC Theater or PDA)

24. Thursday, May 14, 2020; 7:00pm

ADN Pinning

James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium

25. Saturday, May 16, 2020

Rend Lake College Commencement

James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium

STUDENT TRUSTEE ELECTION REPORT

Associate Vice President Henry "Buster" Leeck reported the results of the student trustee election, noting that there were two student candidates on the ballot. Mr. Dakota Tate will be the 2020-2021 student trustee and will be seated at the April 14, 2020 board of trustees meeting.

MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

Chairman Rubenacker asked for a motion to move

into Executive Session pursuant to Section (c)(1)(21). Mr. Henson motioned; seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, all votedyes. The board went into executive session at 6:56 PM.

RESUME OPEN MEETING

Mr. Henson made a motion to reopen the public meeting; seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. At 7:56 PM, Chairman Rubenacker reconvened the open session of tonight’s meeting.

**Dr. Asbery left the meeting**

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Wilkerson recommended approving the Consent Agenda, which included the following items:

1. Approval of February 11, 2020 Meeting Minutes;*

2. Approval of February 11, 2020 Executive Session Meeting Minutes;*

3. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy&Procedure 2.1200–Sexual Harassment (SECONDREADING);*

4. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Board Policy &Procedure4.1115 – Fees;*

5. Course/CurriculumApproval*

Mr. Crocker made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended; seconded by Mr. Henson. 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

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE REND LAKE COLLEGE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER REMODEL & ADDITION PROJECT

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to advertise for bids to remodel and build an addition on the south side of the Rend Lake College Learning Resource Center (LRC), on the Rend Lake College Ina campus.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to grant permission to advertise for bids to remodel and build an addition on the south side of the Rend Lake College Learning Resource Center (LRC), on the Rend Lake College Ina campus. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF INTERDISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE EXPANSION OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve an Interdistrict Comprehensive Agreement Regarding the Expansion of Educational Resources effective March 10, 2020.

As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to approve an Interdistrict Comprehensive Agreement Regarding the Expansion of Educational Resources effective March 10, 2020. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

PERMISSION TO PURCHASE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to purchase a Video Surveillance System, which includes Server and Software upgrade, in the amount of $44,000.00. As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to grant permission to purchase a Video Surveillance System, which includes Server and Software upgrade, in the amount of $44,000.00. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020-2022

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept the bid from Kemper CPA Group, LLP for audit services for fiscal years 2020- 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to accept the bid from Kemper CPA Group, LLP for audit services for fiscal years 2020-2022. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR BANKING DEPOSITORY SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2025

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept the bid from Banterra Bank for banking depository services during fiscal years 2021-2025.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to accept the bid from Banterra Bank for banking depository services during fiscal years 2021-2025. This motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO REND LAKE COLLEGE POLICY 2.1285 – UNAUTHORIZED ANIMALS (FIRST READING)

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve revisions made to Rend Lake College Policy 2.1285 – Unauthorized Animals, first reading, effective April 14, 2020.

As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to approve revisions made to Rend Lake College Policy 2.1285 – Unauthorized Animals, first reading, effective April 14, 2020. This motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

PERSONNEL

RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF PROGRAMMER/ ANALYST

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the appointment of Mr. Corey Braden as Programmer/Analyst on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $50,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective March 02, 2020, pending a successful background check.

As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to ratify the appointment of Mr. Corey Braden as Programmer/ Analyst on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $50,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective March 02, 2020, pending a successful background check. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

RESIGNATION OF GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Erin Jolene Shupe, Marketing Graphic Designer, effective February 28, 2020.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Erin Jolene Shupe, Marketing GraphicDesigner, effective February 28, 2020. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. 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. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

REPORTS

ACADEMIC COUNCIL

No Report

ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE

Mr. Kabat informed the group that Governor Pritzker has sent out information through ICCTA correspndance on the corona virus.

He said he has heard some confusion from high school dual credit students on if acceptance letters they receive from Rend Lake College for taking dual credit classes is also their acceptance letter for attending the college in the fall. There was discussion.

REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

No Report

ACCREDITATION

Associate Vice President Chad Copple reported that the annual Higher Learning Commission (HLC) conference is scheduled in Chicago in April, although the latest concerns over the corona virus may affect the conference and he is keeping an eye on that.

Mr. Copple also reported that the Rend Lake College Equity and Diversity Council was having a meeting with local community partners on March 24, 2020 in the PDA at 5:00pm

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

Told trustees that there was consideration being given to bringing back a college scholar bowl team and administration was looking into a stipend for that position, as well as reaching out across campus to see if there is interest for someone to spearhead that.

Reported that a bid proposal would be going out soon to local schools for the unused track equipment that the college still has.

Noted that the Southeast Region Trustees Meeting is being hosted by Shawnee Community College on April 7th and anyone interested in attending could coordinate with Cathy DeJarnette.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, at 8:13 PM all trustees present voiced aye in favor of adjourning.

https://www.rlc.edu/downloads/file/1259-march-2020