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

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Randy Rubenacker called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:24 PM.

ROLL CALL

Mr. Brian Dorris, Secretary, called the roll.

Those present were:

Dr. David Asbery

Mr. Randall Crocker

Mr. Brian Dorris

Mr. Jeff Jones

Mr. John Kabat

Mr. Larry Manning

Mr. Randy Rubenacker

Those absent were:

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, Mr. John Gulley, Mr. Casey Rhine, Ms. Hannah Webb

PRESENTATION – Casey Rhine, Bookstore & Copy Center Manager and Hannah Webb, Bookstore & Copy Center Assistant Manager gave an overview of the all-inclusive textbook program that will be implemented Summer 2022. The new program will allow for payments on Nelnet, streamline the process for students with a choice of pickup or delivery, and save students money.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Saturday, August 14, 2021; 9:30am - Noon

Warrior Days Workshop

Rend Lake College Campus

2. Thursday, September 9, 2021

Annual RLC Foundation Golf Outing

Rend Lake Golf Course; Noon Shotgun Start

3. Wednesday, September 15, 2021; Noon – 3:00pm

FunFest

Rend Lake College Ina Campus

4. Saturday, October 9, 2021

Auto Show

Rend Lake College Ina Campus

5. Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Faculty/Staff Fall In-Service

Rend Lake College Theater

6. Wednesday, October 13, 2021; 8:30am –11:30 am

College Fair

Rend Lake College Gymnasium

7. Thursday, October 21, 2021; 6:00pm – 8:00pm

RLCF Annual Scholarship Dinner

Benton Civic Center

8. Thursday, November 4, 2021; Time TBD

Southeast Region Trustee Meeting

John A. Logan College

MOTION FOR

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

Chairman Randy Rubenacker asked for a motion to move into Executive Session pursuant to Section 2 (c)(1)(21). Mr. Kabat motioned; seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll Call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes. The Board went into executive session at 6:40 PM.

RESUME OPEN MEETING

Chairman Randy Rubenacker asked for a motion to reopen the public meeting; Mr. Dorris motioned; seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes. At 7:08 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. July 13, 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes;*

2. Approval of Revisions to Board Policy & Procedure

3.1110 – Computation Rate of Pay for Part-Time Employees (SECOND READING)

3. Approval of Revisions to Board Policy & Procedure

4.1505 – Textbooks Rental (SECOND READING)

Mr. Crocker made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended; seconded by Mr. Jones. 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 3.1530 – HOLIDAYS (FIRST READING) 

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy and Procedure 3.1530 – Holidays (First Reading) effective September 14, 2021.

As recommended, Mr. Manning made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy and Procedure 3.1530 – Holidays (First Reading) effective September 14, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, Mr. Crocker voted no. Other members present voted yes.

REND LAKE COLLEGE MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 2021 BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING APPROVAL OF JOINT AGREEMENT FOR DUAL CREDIT BETWEEN REND LAKE COLLEGE, DISTRICT #525 AND JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE, DISTRICT #530 

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve a Joint Agreement for Dual Credit between Rend Lake College, District #521 and John A. Logan College, District #530, as presented, effective August 10, 2021.

As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to approve a Joint Agreement for Dual Credit between Rend Lake College, District #521 and John A. Logan College, District #530, as presented, effective August 10, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

APPROVAL OF FY 2022 TENTATIVE BUDGET

Mr. Wilkerson recommended approve the tentative FY 2022 budget as presented.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to approve the FY 2022 tentative budget, as provided, effective May 11, 2021. This motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

PERMISSION TO CREATE STIPEND AND JOB DESCRIPTION FOR AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION TRAINING CENTER (AHA TC) AHA COORDINATOR

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to create the stipend position and job description for American Heart Association Training Center (AHA TC) Coordinator, as presented, effective August 10, 2021. This stipend position will be in the amount of $2,000 annually.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to permission to create the stipend position and job description for American Heart Association Training Center (AHA TC) Coordinator, as presented, effective August 10, 2021. This stipend position will be in the amount of $2,000 annually. The motion was seconded by Dr. Asbery. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

APPROVAL OF 2021 – 2022 INSTRUCTOR REFERENCE GUIDE (TO BE PROVIDED)

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the 2021-2022 Instructor Reference Guide as provided.

As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 Instructor Reference Guide as provided. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

PERSONNEL

RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION - REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S CENTER LEAD CHILD CARE PROVIDER – TODDLER ROOM

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept the resignation of Ms. Jacey Donoho, Toddler Room Lead Child Care Provider of the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center, effective August 12, 2021.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to accept the resignation of Ms. Jacey Donoho, Toddler Room Lead Child Care Provider of the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center, effective August 12, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

REND LAKE COLLEGE MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 2021 BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION – COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Jo Ann Dick, Coordinator of Special Projects, effective August 10, 2021.

As recommended, Mr. Manning made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Jo Ann Dick, Coordinator of Special Projects, effective August 10, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

APPOINTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS COORDINATOR AND REVISE JOB DESCRIPTION

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Andrea Davey as Institutional Research and Analysis Coordinator on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $38,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective August 16, 2021.

As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to appoint Ms. Andrea Davey as Institutional Research and Analysis Coordinator on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $38,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective August 16, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INFANT ROOM LEAD TEACHER OF REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S CENTER

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the appointment of Mrs. Chelsey Thompson as Lead Teacher Infant 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 $35,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective August 2, 2021.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to ratify the appointment of Mrs. Chelsey Thompson as Lead Teacher Infant 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 $35,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective August 2, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF THE REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S CENTER

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the appointment of Ms. Christy Jean as Director of the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $40,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective July 26, 2021.

As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to r ratify the appointment of Ms. Christy Jean as Director of the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $40,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective July 26, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

REVISE PAY OF PRE-K ROOM LEAD CHILD CARE PROVIDER – REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S CENTER 

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to revise the contract length and salary of Mrs. Rene Crouse, Pre-K Room Lead Child Care Provider for the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center. Ms. Crouse’s current 50-week contract will end on August 15, 2021. Effective August 16, 2021, Ms. Crouse will begin a 36- week contract with an annual salary of $50,000 to be paid over a 12- month period.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to grant permission to revise the contract length and salary of Mrs. Rene Crouse, Pre-K Room Lead Child Care Provider for the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center.

Ms. Crouse’s current 50-week contract will end on August 15, 2021. Effective August 16, 2021, Ms. Crouse will begin a 36-week contract with an annual salary of $50,000 to be paid over a 12- month period. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

REVISE PAY OF PRESCHOOL ROOM LEAD CHILD CARE PROVIDER – REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S CENTER

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to revise the salary of Mrs. Nichole Martie, Preschool Room Lead Child Care Provider for the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center, to an annual salary of $37,500, on a 50-week, non-tenure track contract, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective August 1, 2021.

As recommended, Mr. Manning made a motion to grant permission to revise the salary of Mrs. Nichole Martie, Preschool Room Lead Child Care Provider for the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center, to an annual salary of $37,500, on a 50-week, non-tenure track contract, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective August 1, 2021. The motion was seconded by Dr. Asbery . On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

APPOINTMENT OF TODDLER ROOM LEAD TEACHER OF REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S CENTER (TO BE PROVIDED)

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Bailey Lindsey 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 $35,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective August 16, 2021 subject to DCFS approval.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to appoint Bailey Lindsey 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 $35,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective August 16, 2021 subject to DCFS approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

TRANSFER OF ACADEMIC ADVISOR (W/ BASEBALL) TO STUDENT SUCCESS & RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST W/ BASEBALL AND REVISE JOB

DESCRIPTION Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to transfer Mr. Walker Bullington from Academic Advisor with Baseball to Student Success & Recruitment Specialist with Baseball and revise the job description on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract with salary to remain the same, effective August 16, 2021.

As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to grant permission to transfer Mr. Walker Bullington from Academic Advisor with Baseball to Student Success & Recruitment Specialist with Baseball and revise the job description on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract with salary to remain the same, effective August 16, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

TRANSFER OF WEB & MEDIA SPECIALIST TO ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to transfer Mr. Sean Carley from Web and Social Media Specialist to Academic Advisor on a full-time, 50-week, tenure track contract with salary to remain the same, effective August 16, 2021.

As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to grant permission to transfer Mr. Sean Carley from Web and Social Media Specialist to Academic Advisor on a full time, 50-week, tenure track contract with salary to remain the same, effective August 16, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. 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 August 10, 2021.

As recommended Dr. Asbery made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented. as presented effective August, 10 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones.

On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

REPORTS

ACADEMIC COUNCIL

No Report.

ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE

Mr. Kabat spoke about discussion of free tuition and dorms at the state levels, a lawsuit a Breese, IL K-12 parent has filed in regards to the state mask mandate and about the chances of bring some sports back to campus.

Mr. Wilkerson stated that he has a lead on a bowling team and will follow up on that.

REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

No Report.

ACCREDITATION 

Mr. Chad Copple reported that he and Mr. Rob Little have been working on the assurance agreement.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mrs. Angie Kistner announced that the RL Café will be having a soft opening the next 3 days and will be open next Monday to students.

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

President Wilkerson reported on updates to COVID-19 protocols on campus, completing of the Slankard

Learning Resource Center renovation, the final stages of the upgrades to the Academic Building, and the beginning of construction at the new Event Center.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, at 7:33 PM all trustees present voiced aye in favor of adjourning.

The motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Asbery and seconded by Mr. Crocker.

https://www.rlc.edu/downloads/file/1393-august-2021