Illinois Community College District No. 521 Board of Trustees met April 12.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Randy Rubenacker called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:36 PM.
ROLL CALL Mr. Brian Dorris, Secretary, called the roll.
Those present were:
Mr. Randall Crocker
Mr. Brian Dorris
Mr. Jeff Jones
Mr. John Kabat
Mr. Larry Manning
Mr. Randy Rubenacker
Mr. Nick Wimber (Student Trustee)
Those absent were:
Dr. David Asbery
Others present were: Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mr. Chad Copple, Mrs. Lori Ragland, Mrs. Kim Wilkerson, Mrs. Angie Kistner, Mr. John Gulley, Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette, Mrs. Gabby Farner, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, Mr. Donnie Millenbine, Mrs. Andrea Banach, Mrs. Jena Jensik, Mrs. Sarah Bilderbeck, Mrs. Martha McCreery, Mr. Mark Jornd, Mr. Brandon Bullard, Mr. Lee Messersmith, several students from the CEO and EDGE Programs.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Terry Wilkerson recommended approving the minutes of the March 08, 2022 regular Board of Trustees meeting and executive session meeting minutes, as presented.
Mr. Manning made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 08, 2022 regular Board of Trustees meeting and executive session meeting minutes, as recommended. Seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
OUTGOING STUDENT TRUSTEE
Chairman Rubenacker announced that Mr. Nick Wimber, our outgoing Student Trustee, would now be recognized for his service to the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Wimber came forward to receive his plaque, presented by Chairman Rubenacker and President Wilkerson. Mr. Wimber thanked the board for the opportunity to serve.
SEATING OF NEW STUDENT TRUSTEE
Chairman Rubenacker welcomed to the board Mr. Colt Henson, who will serve as our Student Trustee for 2022-2023, elected by the Rend Lake College student body in March. Mr. Henson is from Wayne City, IL and is majoring in Ag Business and Ag Production Management.
ROLL CALL Mr. Brian Dorris, Secretary, called the roll.
Those present were:
Mr. Randall Crocker
Mr. Brian Dorris
Mr. Jeff Jones
Mr. John Kabat
Mr. Larry Manning
Mr. Randy Rubenacker
Mr. Colt Henson (Student Trustee)
Those absent were:
Dr. David Asbery
DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION
Mr. Brandon Bullard and Mr. Lee Messershith, facilitators for the Jefferson County CEO Program and Franklin County EDGE Program prospectively, along with several students from each program, presented to the group. Students discussed their experiences in the program as well as the projects they have been working on. Each group hosts a trade show at the end of the year to highlight their businesses. The EDGE Trade Show will be held on April 27th at La Galaria on the square in Benton. The CEO Trade Show will be held on May 5th at the Doubletree in Mt. Vernon.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. March 7 – May 2, 2022
Sophomore Art Show
Theater Lobby
2. March 17 thru May 5, 2022; 5-8pm on Thursdays
Culinary Showcase
Student Center – Private Dining Area
3. Tuesday, April 12, 2022; Noon – 4:00pm
Spring Break with Rend Lake Event
Veteran’s Memorial Park, Mt. Vernon
4. Friday, April 22, 2022; 2:00pm
Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony
Rend Lake College Theater
5. Thursday, April 28, 2022; 9:30am – Noon
Children’s Health Fair
The REC
6. Friday, April 29, 2022; 9:30am – Noon
Kindergarten Days
Rend Lake College Campus
7. Thursday, May 5, 2022; 7:00pm
Rend Lake & Southeastern Illinois College’s
Spring Concert
Rend Lake College Theater
8. Thursday, May 12, 2022; 1:00pm
Rad Tech Pinning
Rend Lake College Theater
9. Thursday, May 12, 2022; 6:00pm
Nursing Pinning
Rend Lake College Theater
10.Friday, May 13, 2022; Time TBD
RLCF Children’s Center Pre-K Graduation
Rend Lake College Theater
11.Saturday, May 14, 2022; Time TBD
Commencement
RLC Track
MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chairman Randy Rubenacker asked for a motion to move into Executive Session pursuant to Section 2 (c)(1)(2)(11)(21). Mr. Dorris motioned; seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes. The Board went into executive session at 6:44 PM.
RESUME OPEN MEETING
Chairman Randy Rubenacker asked for a motion to reopen the public meeting; Mr. Dorris motioned; seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes. At 7:44 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. Approval of Revisions to Job Descriptions*
Mr. Manning 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
APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO REND LAKE COLLEGE POLICY AND PROCEDURE 2.1150 – STRATEGIC PLANNING (FIRST READING)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 2.1150 – Strategic Planning, as presented, first reading, effective May 10, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 2.1150 – Strategic Planning, as presented, first reading, effective May 10, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat.
On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO REND LAKE COLLEGE POLICY 2.1175 – ASSESSMENT
(FIRST READING) Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 2.1175 – Assessment, as presented, first reading, effective May 10, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 2.1175 – Assessment, as presented, first reading, effective May 10, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
PERSONNEL
RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION – DIRECTOR ADULT EDUCATION & FAMILY LITERACY
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Christina Manchen, Director of Adult Education & Family Literacy, effective March 31, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Christina Manchen, Director of Adult Education & Family Literacy, effective March 31, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat.
On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION – SPECIALIST PUBLIC INFORMATION
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Leah Williams, Public Information Specialist, effective April 08, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Leah Williams, Public Information Specialist, effective April 08, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF LEAD CHILD CARE PROVIDER OF REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S CENTER – TODDLER ROOM
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the appointment of 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 $35,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective March 16, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Manning made a motion to ratify the appointment of 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 $35,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective March 16, 2022.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
RATIFY APPOINTMENT GENERALIST – HUMAN RESOURCES
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the appointment of Mr. Harry Heitmeyer as Human Resources Generalist 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 April 11, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to ratify the appointment of Mr. Harry Heitmeyer as Human Resources Generalist 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 April 11, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR
ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Linda Stasko as Director of Adult Education and Family Literacy on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track, grant funded contract at an annual salary of $45,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective May 23, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to appoint
Ms. Linda Stasko as Director of Adult Education and Family Literacy on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track, grant funded contract at an annual salary of $45,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective May 23, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPOINTMENT OF MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR AND REVISIONS TO JOB DESCRIPTION
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Mr. Stephen Gosney as Maintenance Supervisor 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, and revise job description, effective May 06, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to appoint Mr. Stephen Gosney as Maintenance Supervisor 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, and revise job description, effective May 06, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPOINTMENT OF COORDINATOR – INDUSTRY TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS
(TO BE PROVIDED) Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Mr. Brody Wilson as Coordinator of Industry Training and Apprenticeships on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $37,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective May 01, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to appoint Mr. Brody Wilson as Coordinator of Industry Training and Apprenticeships on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $37,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective May 01, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
RECOMMENDATION TO EXPAND DUTIES AND REVISE JOB DESCRIPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FACILITIES AND CAMPUS OPERATIONS TO ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND CAMPUS
OPERATIONS Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to expand the duties and revise the job description of Ms. Lynne French from Administrative Assistant of Facilities and Campus Operations to Assistant Director of Facilities and Campus Operations, as presented, on a full-time, 49-week, non-tenure track contract with a salary of $43,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective April 16, 2022.
As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to grant permission to expand the duties and revise the job description of Ms. Lynne French from Administrative Assistant of Facilities and Campus Operations to Assistant Director of Facilities and Campus Operations, as presented, on a full-time, 49-week, non-tenure track contract with a salary of $43,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective April 16, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
Student Trustee voted yes.
APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO THE REND LAKE COLLEGE FACULTY
UNION AGREEMENT Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the revisions to the Rend Lake College Faculty Union Agreement which will be in effect until August 14, 2022, effective immediately upon Board approval.
As recommended, Mr. Manning made a motion to approve the revisions to the Rend Lake College Faculty Union Agreement which will be in effect until August 14, 2022, effective immediately upon Board approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. 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 April 12, 2022.
As recommended Mr. Dorris made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented effective April 12, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
REND LAKE COLLEGE MINUTES OF APRIL 12, 2022 BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING
REPORTS
ACADEMIC COUNCIL No Report
ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE Mr. John Kabat, ICCTA Representative, reported that April is Community College Month. He also reported on the state budget recently passing and MAP Grant money being increased for the upcoming year.
REND LAKE COLLEGE
FOUNDATION Cathy DeJarnette reported that the Foundation’s President Dinner is coming up on Friday, April 29th,
ACCREDITATION Mr. Chad Copple reported that he along with other several others attended the annual HLC conference in Chicago last week. He provided a handout highlighting the information learned at the conference. He also reported that work has begun on the Year Four Assurance Review, which has a lockdown date of June 12, 2023.
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS President Wilkerson highlighted that Vice President Lori Ragland presented at the HLC Conference in Chicago on
the joint alliance that we have with Southeastern Illinois College.
ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, at 7:57 PM all trustees present voted aye in favor of adjourning.
The motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Henson and seconded by Mr. Manning.
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