Illinois Community College District No. 521 Board of Trustees met July 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Randy Rubenacker called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
ROLL CALL Mr. Brian Dorris, Secretary, called the roll.
Those present were:
Dr. David Asbery
Mr. Randall Crocker
Mr. Brian Dorris
Mr. John Kabat
Mr. Larry Manning
Mr. Randy Rubenacker
Those absent were:
Mr. Jeff Jones
Mr. Nick Wimber (Student Trustee)
Others present were:
Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mrs. Angie Kistner, Mrs. Lori Ragland, Mr. Chad Copple, Mrs. Kim Wilkerson, Mr. Henry “Buster” Leeck, Mr. Donnie Millenbine, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette, Mrs. Margo Wagner, Mrs. Bria Robinson, Mrs. Vickie Schulte, Mrs. Andrea Banach, Mrs. Kay Zibby-Damron, Mrs. Gabriele Farner
PRESENTATION – Associate Vice President Chad Copple gave an overview to the board on the Marketing Strategy for 2021 – 2024. Mr. Copple along with several other committee members have worked on the strategy since the winter of 2020. The local community as well as college employees was surveyed for their input. The end result was to set four priorities for the Marketing Department, along with, several key recommendations to include: a revamp of the college website, fill the open position for a graphic designer, re-allocate some athletic duties out of the department, etc.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Wednesday, July 28, 2021; 9:30am - Noon
Warrior Days Workshop
Rend Lake College Campus
2. Wednesday, August 4, 2021; 9:30am - Noon
Warrior Days Workshop
Rend Lake College Campus
3. Wednesday, August 4th, 2021; 6:30pm – 8:30pm
RLC Sponsored Back to School Night for High School Students
Mt. Vernon Aquatic Zoo
4. Saturday, August 14, 2021; 9:30am - Noon
Warrior Days Workshop
Rend Lake College Campus
5. Thursday, September 9, 2021
Annual RLC Foundation Golf Outing
Rend Lake Golf Course; Noon Shotgun Start
6. Wednesday, September 15, 2021; 12:00 – 3:00pm
FunFest
Rend Lake College Ina Campus
7. Saturday, October 9, 2021
Auto Show
Rend Lake College Ina Campus
8. Thursday, October 21, 2021; 6:00 – 8:00pm
RLCF Annual Scholarship Dinner
Benton Civic Center
MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION NA
RESUME OPEN
MEETING NA
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Wilkerson recommended approving the Consent Agenda, which included the following items:
1. June 8, 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes;*
2. June 8, 2021 Executive Session Meeting Minutes;*
3. Approval of Revisions to Board Policy & Procedure 3.1110 – Computation Rate of Pay for Part-Time Employees (SECOND READING)
4. Approval of Revisions to Board Policy & Procedure 4.1445 – Dual Credit (SECOND READING)
5. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy and Procedure 4.1115 - Fees
6. Approval to Destroy Closed Session Tapes;*
7. Approval to Release Closed Session Minutes*
Dr. Asbery made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended; seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Those items marked with an asterisk (*) are a part of these minutes.
NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO BOARD POLICY AND PROCEDURE 4.1505 – TEXTBOOKS RENTAL
(FIRST READING) Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy and Procedure 4.1505 – Textbooks (First Reading) effective for Summer 2022 term.
As recommended, Mr. Manning made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy and Procedure 4.1505 – Textbooks (First Reading) effective for Summer 2022 term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO BOARD POLICY 3.1110 – COMPUTATION OF HOURLY RATE OF PAY FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
(FIRST READING) Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 3.1110 – Computation of Hourly Rate of Pay for Part-Time Employees (First Reading) as presented, to be effective August 10, 2021
As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 3.1110 – Computation of Hourly Rate of Pay for Part-Time Employees (First Reading) as presented, to be effective August 10, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat.
On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
APPROVAL OF 2021-2022 HANDBOOKS Mr. Wilkerson recommended approving the 2021-2022 Handbooks, as provided, effective July 13, 2021.
1. Police Department JCA Compliance Policy
2. Record Retention Handbook
3. Student Handbook
4. Student Worker Handbook
As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 Handbooks, as provided, effective July 13, 2021. This motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
ANNUAL REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT AND MISSION DOCUMENT
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to review and accept the College Mission Statement presented below, as well as the mission document, as provided. As recommended, Mr. Manning made a motion to review and accept the College Mission Statement presented below, as well as the mission document, as provided. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
RECOMMENDATION TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF CO-CURRICULAR
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to revise the definition of Co-Curricular, as presented, effective July 13, 2021.
As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to grant permission to revise the definition of Co-Curricular, as presented, effective July 13, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
PERMISSION TO ACCEPT BID FOR EVENT CENTER (TO BE PROVIDED)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept the bid from Bruce Unterbrink Construction Inc, of Greenville, Illinois for the base bid, including four alternates, in the amount of $1,562,708 for the construction of the Event Center.
As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to accept the bid from Bruce Unterbrink Construction Inc, of Greenville, Illinois for the base bid, including four alternates, in the amount of $1,562,708 for the construction of the Event Center. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
PERSONNEL RATIFY THE ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION – TRIO ADVISOR
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Faith Matzker, Trio Advisor, effective July 16, 2021.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Faith Matzker, Trio Advisor, effective July 16, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
RATIFY THE ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR – REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S CENTER
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Chrissy Confer, Director of the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center, effective July 28, 2021.
As recommended, Dr. Asbery made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Chrissy Confer, Director of the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center, effective July 28, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
PERMISSION TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF RECORDS SPECIALIST
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Elissa Brown as Records Specialist on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $30,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective July 12, 2021.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to appoint Ms. Elissa Brown as Records Specialist on a full-time, 50- week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $30,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective July 12, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
PERMISSION TO APPOINT BUSINESS OFFICE SPECIALIST
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Heather Richards as Business Office Specialist on a full-time, 50- week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $30,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective July 26, 2021.
As recommended, Dr. Asbery made a motion to appoint Ms. Heather Richards as Business Office Specialist on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $30,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective July 26, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
PERMISSION TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF LEAD CHILD CARE PROVIDER – TODDLER ROOM
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Jacey Donoho as Lead Teacher Toddler Room for the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $30,000 effective July 1, 2021.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to appoint Ms. Jacey Donoho as Lead Teacher Toddler Room for the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $30,000 effective July 1, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
RECOMMENDATION TO REVISE JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPOINT ADVISOR – ACADEMIC (W/ BASEBALL) (TO BE PROVIDED)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to revise the job description for and appoint Mr. Walker Bullington as Academic Advisor with Baseball on a full-time, 50-week, tenure track contract at an annual salary of $38,000 effective August 16, 2021, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year. This expansion of duties will include the coaching of men’s baseball. Mr. Bullington’s stipend as Head Baseball Coach will terminate on August 15, 2021.
As recommended, Mr. Manning made a motion to revise the job description for and appoint Mr. Walker Bullington as Academic Advisor with Baseball on a full-time, 50- REND LAKE COLLEGE MINUTES OF JULY 13, 2021 BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING week, tenure track contract at an annual salary of $38,000 effective August 16, 2021, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year. This expansion of duties will include the coaching of men’s baseball. Mr. Bullington’s stipend as Head Baseball Coach will terminate on August 15, 2021. The motion was seconded by Dr. Asbery. On a roll call vote, those present 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 effective July 13, 2021.
As recommended Dr. Asbery made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented. as presented effective July 13, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
REPORTS ACADEMIC COUNCIL No Report.
ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE No Report.
REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Mrs. Kay Zibby-Damron provided a flyer for the Foundation’s Annual Golf Outing on September 9th. She also reported that open house of the updated Mary & George Slankard Learning Resource Center is being planned for some time in September. September 22nd will be Mr. A day on campus. This is to recognized Mr. Alexander for the significant monitory contributions he has made to our students over the years.
ACCREDITATION No Report.
PUBLIC COMMENT NA
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS
President Wilkerson announced that the Southeast Region Trustee meeting will be held at John A. Logan College on November 4, 2021. He went on to report that there is a state bill moving forward that would allow athletes to decorate their uniforms based on religious beliefs without approval or notice.
President Wilkerson informed board members that some of our local clinical sites are now requiring the COVID vaccine for all employees, to include any students that come on site for clinical experience. He worked today with other administrators and college legal counsel to create a release form that our students can sign. There is a waiver to the requirement for religious and health reasons. There has been and will probably be more confusion over the fact that this is not a RLC requirement, it is a clinical site requirement that RLC has no control or jurisdiction over. A meeting with faculty and staff will be held in early August to discuss this matter further. In the interest of fairness to our students, Rend Lake College will not be changing the way they appoint students to clinical sites.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, at 7:20 PM all trustees present voiced aye in favor of adjourning.
The motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Crocker and seconded by Mr. Kabat.
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