Illinois Community College District No. 521 Board of Trustees met May 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 6:37 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. Larry Manning
Mr. Randy Rubenacker
Mr. Colt Henson (Student Trustee)
Those absent were:
Mr. John Kabat
Others present were:
Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mr. Chad Copple, Mrs. Lori Ragland, Mrs. Kim Wilkerson, Mr. John Gulley, Mr. Henry “Buster” Leeck, Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette, Mrs. Gabby Farner, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, Mr. Donnie Millenbine, Mrs. Andrea Banach, Mrs. Jena Jensik, Mrs. Margo Wagner, Mrs. Bria Robinson, Mrs. Vickie Schulte, Mr. Joe Ervin.
DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION
Mrs. Shari Carpenter, Director of Instructional Design & Assessment, and Ms. Lynanne Page, Instructional Design and Assessment Specialist, presented to the board on the services offered to faculty and staff through their department.
GENERAL INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Thursday, May 12, 2022; 1:00pm
Rad Tech Pinning
Rend Lake College Theater
2. Thursday, May 12, 2022; 6:00pm
Nursing Pinning
Rend Lake College Theater
3. Friday, May 13, 2022; Time TBD
RLCF Children’s Center Pre-K Graduation
Rend Lake College Theater
4. Saturday, May 14, 2022; Time TBD
Commencement
RLC Track
5. June 21 – 23, 2022
Kids Camps
Rend Lake College Campus
6. Mon, July 18 – Thur, July 21; 8:30a to 4:00p
Jr. Future Business Warriors Camp
Rend Lake College Campus
MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION NA
RESUME OPEN MEETING NA
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Wilkerson recommended approving the Consent Agenda, which included the following items:
1. April 12, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes;*
2. April 12, 2022 Executive Session Meeting Minutes;*
3. Approval of Course and Curriculum;*
4. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy and Procedure 2.1150 – Strategic Planning (Second Reading);*
5. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 2.1175 – Assessment (Second Reading);*
6. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy and Procedure 4.1115 – Fees;*
7. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy and Procedure 2.1510 – Social Media*
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
APPROVAL OF 2022 – 2023 HANDBOOKS (TO BE PROVIDED)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the following 2022-2023 Handbooks as provided:
Certified Nursing Assistant
EMT – Basic
EMT – Paramedic
Nursing
Pharmacy Tech
Phlebotomy
Radiologic Technology
Medical Assistant
Medical Coding
Studio RLC
As recommended, Mr. Manning made a motion to approve the following 2022-2023 Handbooks as provided:
Certified Nursing Assistant
EMT – Basic
EMT – Paramedic
Nursing
Pharmacy Tech
Phlebotomy
Radiologic Technology
Medical Assistant
Medical Coding
Studio RLC
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO REND LAKE COLLEGE POLICY & PROCEDURE 2.1720 – COMMUNITY USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES (FIRST READING)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 2.1720 – Community Use of College Facilities, as presented, first reading, effective June 14, 2022. As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 2.1720 – Community Use of College Facilities, as presented, first reading, effective June 14, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO REND LAKE COLLEGE POLICY & PROCEDURE 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 & Procedure 3.1110 – Computation of Hourly Rate of Pay for Part-Time Employees, as presented, first reading, effective July 01, 2022. As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 3.1110 – Computation of Hourly Rate of Pay for Part-Time Employees, as presented, first reading, effective July 01, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
PERMISSION TO ACCEPT BID – PHS LEVY ROOF PROJECT
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept the bid from Glandt Roofing, LLC for the base bid in the amount of $110,000 to replace the Event Center Lobby Roof. As recommend, Mr. Dorris made a motion to accept the bid from Glandt Roofing, LLC for the base bid in the amount of $110,000 to replace the Event Center Lobby Roof. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPROVAL OF PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN REND LAKE COLLEGE, DISTRICT #521 AND MCKENDREE COLLEGE
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the following four-year AAS Business to BBA program plans between Rend Lake College District #521 and McKendree University, as presented, effective May 10, 2022. As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to approve the following four-year AAS Business to BBA program plans between Rend Lake College District #521 and McKendree University, as presented, effective May 10, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
PERSONNEL RETIREMENT RESIGNATION – MATH PROFESSOR
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the retirement resignation of Ms. Lynda Laningham, Math Professor, effective May 31, 2022. As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to accept with regret the retirement resignation of Ms. Lynda Laningham, Math Professor, effective May 31, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
RATIFY ACCPETANCE OF RESIGNATION – NURSING INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Lynn Salesberry, Nursing Instructor, effective May 05, 2022. As recommended, Mr. Manning made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Lynn Salesberry, Nursing Instructor, effective May 05, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION – REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Angelina Mabrey, Reference Librarian, effective June 13, 2022. As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Angelina Mabrey, Reference Librarian, effective June 13, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
APPOINTMENT OF SPECIALIST – PUBLIC INFORMATION (TO BE PROVIDED)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Mr. Jonathon Walters as Public Information Specialist 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, pending a successful background check, effective May 11, 2022. As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to appoint Mr. Jonathon Walters as Public Information Specialist 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, pending a successful background check, effective May 11, 2022.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
PERMISSION TO CREATE THE POSITION AND JOB DESCRIPTION, AND ADVERTISE FOR CTE MENTOR / SUCCESS COACH
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to create the position and job description, and advertise for CTE Mentor / Success Coach effective May 10, 2022. As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to grant permission to create the position and job description, and advertise for CTE Mentor / Success Coach effective May 10, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF GRANT WRITER
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to not renew the employment contract of Ms. Becky Robinson. Ms. Robinson’s current contract and employment at Rend Lake College will expire on June 30, 2022. As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to not renew the employment contract of Ms. Becky Robinson. Ms. Robinson’s current contract and employment at Rend Lake College will expire on June 30, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. 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 May 10, 2022.
As recommended Mr. Henson made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented effective April 10, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.
REPORTS ACADEMIC COUNCIL
Mr. Joe Ervin, President of Academic Council, reported that Academic Council recently met and approved the new course – TRUK 1207 – Hazardous Materials Review.
ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE NO REPORT REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION
President Wilkerson reported that interviews have been conducted for a new Foundation CEO. The interview committee has a recommendation and he intends to bring that to the board in June for approval.
ACCREDITATION NO REPORT PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS
President Wilkerson reported that he has been meeting with stakeholders and progress continues on the new Agronomy Innovation Center. Plans continue to be made for it to be ready in August. The Executive Leadership Team met with the college’s bond consultant, Kevin Heid, earlier today and discussed the college’s current bonds as well as opportunities for the future.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, at 7:02 PM all trustees present voted aye in favor of adjourning. The motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Dorris and seconded by Mr. Henson.
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