Illinois Community College District No. 521 Board of Trustees met Feb. 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Larry Manning called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:32 PM.
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. Nick Wimber (Student Trustee)
Those absent were:
Dr. David Asbery
Mr. Randall Crocker
Mr. Randy Rubenacker
Others present were:
Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mr. Chad Copple, Mrs. Lori Ragland, Mrs. Kimberly Wilkerson, Mr. Henry “Buster” Leeck, Mrs. Angie Kistner, Mr. John Gulley, Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette, Mrs. Gabby Farner, Mrs. Jena Jensik, Mrs. Andrea Banach, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, Ms. Leah Williams, Jessica Bertolozzi, Hillary Halsey, Joe Ervin, Donnie Millenbine, Kay Zibby-Damron
DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION
Hillary Halsey, FYE Coordinator and Jessica Bertolozzi, Academic Advisor and FYE Instructor gave a presentation to the board on the First Year Experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. January 17 – February 28, 2022
Visiting Artist: Spencer Meagher
RLC Theater Lobby
2. Wednesday, February 9, 2022
ACES Competition
Rend Lake College Campus
3. Thursday, February 17, 2022; 12:00pm
Art Demonstration: Carrie Gibbs
Learning Resource Center Rm 103
4. Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Faculty/Staff In-Service
RLC Theater
5. Friday, February 25, 2022; 8am to 1pm
High School Counselor Conference
Student Center - Private Dining Area
6. Tuesday, March 1, 2022; 7:00pm
Rend Lake College / Southeastern Illinois
College Choir Concert
Theater
7. Thursday, March 3, 2022; Time TBD
Transition Summit
RLC Campus
8. Thursday, March 3, 2022; 5:30pm
RLC Foundation Scholarship Banquet
Benton Civic Center
9. March 7 – May 2, 2022
Sophomore Art Show
Theater Lobby
10.Tues, March 8 – Wed, March 9, 2022
Kickstart Your Journey
Rend Lake College Campus
11.Tuesday, March 15, 2022; 8:00am – 4:00pm
Annual RLC/SIC Student Nursing Conference
RLC Theater
12.Tuesday, March 15, 2022; 5:30p dinner/6:30 mtg
CTE Advisory Board Committee Meetings
Rend Lake College Campus
13.Thursday, March 17, 2022; 8:00am – 2:00pm
Illinois College Advisor Council South District
Seminar
Student Center – Private Dining Area
14. March 17 thru May 5, 2022; 5-8pm on Thursdays
Culinary Showcase
Student Center – Private Dining Area
15. Friday, March 18, 2022; 1:00pm
HOLI
Rend Lake College Theater
16.Mon – Tue, March 21 - 23, 2022; 11am – 2pm
Mental Health & Wellbeing Lunch on the Lake
Rend Lake College Warrior Way
17. Wednesday, March 23, 2022; 12:00pm
One Woman Show: Ashley Beard, Slant
Rend Lake College Theater
18.Thursday, March 24, 2022; 8:30am – 1pm
Career Connections Fair
The REC
19.Friday, March 25, 2022; 8:00am – 5:00pm
CNA Conference
Rend Lake College Theater
20.Thursday, April 7, 2022; 4:30pm
Lake Arts Publication Reception
Pheasant Hollow Winery
21. Thur – Sat, April 7 – 9, 2022; 7:00pm
Sunday, April 10, 2022; 2:00pm
Little Women Musical
Rend Lake College Theater
22. Tuesday, April 12, 2022; Noon – 4:00pm
Jefferson Co Block Party
Mt. Vernon City Park
23. Thursday, April 28, 2022; 9:30am – Noon
Children’s Health Fair
The REC
24. Friday, April 29, 2022; 8:00am – 1:00pm
Kindergarten Days
Rend Lake College Campus
MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION N/A
RESUME OPEN MEETING N/A
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Wilkerson recommended approving the Consent Agenda, which included the following items:
1. January 11, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes;*
2. Course / Curriculum Approvals;*
3. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy and Procedure 4.1115 - Fees;*
4. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy and Procedure 3.1205 – Performance Evaluation and Tenure of Faculty Members*
Mr. Kabat made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended; seconded by Mr. Jones. 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 TUITION RATES FOR FY 2023
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to establish the in-district tuition rate of $110 per credit hour for the Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023 terms, as presented, effective Summer Term, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to establish the in-district tuition rate of $110 per credit hour for the Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023 terms, as presented, effective Summer Term, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. 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 08, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to approve the Notice of Election for the Student Board Member of the Board of Trustees effective February 08, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
PERMISSION TO CREATE REND LAKE COLLEGE POLICY & PROCEDURE 4.1416 – MICROSCHOLARSHIPS
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to create Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 4/1416 – Microscholarships, as presented, first reading, effective March 08, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to grant permission to create Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 4/1416 – Microscholarships, as presented, first reading, effective March 08, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wimber. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
RATIFY APPROVAL OF COVID-19 REPORTING, VACCINATION, AND TESTING PROTOCOL FOR STUDENTS
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify approval of the Rend Lake College COVID-19 Reporting, Vaccination, and Testing Protocol for Students as presented, effective Spring Semester 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to ratify approval of the Rend Lake College COVID-19 Reporting, Vaccination, and Testing Protocol for Students as presented, effective Spring Semester 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wimber. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO REND LAKE COLLEGE POLICY MANUAL SECTION 2: GENERAL COLLEGE MATTERS AND CREATION OF SECTION 6: CAMPUS POLICE DEPARTMENT (FIRST READING)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve revisions to Rend Lake College policy manual section 2: General College Matters and create Section 6: Campus Police Department (first reading), as presented, effective March 08, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College policy manual section 2:
General College Matters and create Section 6: Campus Police Department (first reading), as presented, effective March 08, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones.
On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
PERSONNEL
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION – CHIEF OF POLICE
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the retirement resignation of Mr. Gary McGill, Chief of Police, effective June 30, 2022.
Mr. Wilkerson added that Gary has represented the college well and will be missed.
As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to accept with regret the retirement resignation of Mr. Gary McGill, Chief of Police, effective June 30, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Mr. John Gulley, Chief Financial Officer, on a full-time, 48-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $98,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective February 15, 2022, effective date amended to be February 16, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to appoint Mr. John Gulley, Chief Financial Officer, on a full-time, 48-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $98,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective February 16, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones.
On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPOINTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION NAVIGATOR (TO BE PROVIDED)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Ashley Baldridge as Higher Education Navigator on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track, grant funded contract at an annual salary of $37,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective February 16, 2022, pending a successful background check.
As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to appoint Ms. Ashley Baldridge as Higher Education Navigator on a full time, 50-week, non-tenure track, grant funded contract at an annual salary of $37,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective February 16, 2022, pending a successful background check. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
Student Trustee voted yes.
RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF GRANT WRITER AND REVISE JOB DESCRIPTION
Mr. Wilkerson recommended ratifying the appointment of Ms. Rebecca Robinson as Grant Writer on a full-time, 50- week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $57,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, and revise the job description, effective January 18, 2022.
As recommended Mr. Dorris made a motion to ratify the appointment of Ms. Rebecca Robinson as Grant Writer on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $57,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, and revise the job description, effective January 18, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
TENURE – ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant tenure to Ms. Heather Bauersachs, Academic Advisor, effective July 01, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to grant tenure to Ms. Heather Bauersachs, Academic Advisor, effective July 01, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
TENURE – WELDING INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant tenure to Mr. Mike Meinert, Welding Instructor, effective August 15, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to grant tenure to Mr. Mike Meinert, Welding Instructor, effective August 15, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
TENURE – ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant tenure to Ms. Jessica Bertolozzi, Academic Advisor, effective November 15, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to grant tenure to Ms. Jessica Bertolozzi, Academic Advisor, effective November 15, 2022. The 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 effective February 08, 2022.
As recommended Mr. Dorris made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented effective February 08, 2022.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
REPORTS
ACADEMIC COUNCIL
Mr. Joe Irvin, President of Academic Council, reported that council met and reviewed course and curriculum and made recommended revisions presented and approved in tonight’s board packet.
ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. John Kabat, ICCTA Representative, reported that a judge in Sangamon County recently issued a temporary restraining order to remove the mask mandate in K-12 schools. He also reported that state MAP funding is expected to increase in Fall 2022.
REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Mrs. Kay Zibby-Damron, CEO of the Rend Lake College Foundation, reported that all are invited to the Annual Foundation Scholarship Dinner on March 3rd at the Benton Civic Center. Invitations have been mailed out. Giving Day is coming up on March 16th and RLC Foundation will be participating. The Foundation Board seated three new members at its meeting last week: Jeff Lueke, RLC graduate and owns L&L Hog Farms, William Davis, CEO of Crossroads Hospital and Wesley Schumm, Edward Jones in Mt. Vernon and RLC alum. The Foundation is currently focused on getting students to complete scholarship applications. They are setting up workshops, and visiting high schools in an attempt to provide as much support as possible.
ACCREDITATION
Mr. Chad Copple reported that he and Rob Little are beginning to work on the assurance argument review.
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS
President Wilkerson updated the board on plans for a manufacturing academy at the Marketplace. It will be an 80/20 match from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). It is approximately a $5 million dollar project. The college is currently waiting on a commitment letter from EDA and further direction.
Actively working on agreements with Syngenta and local farm equipment companies for agronomy and spray school in old Coal Mine Training Center.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, at 7:17 PM all trustees present voted aye in favor of adjourning.
The motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Dorris and seconded by Mr. Wimber.
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