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Illinois Community College District No. 521 Board of Trustees met Sept.13.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Mr. Randy Rubenacker called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:35pm.

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. Randy Rubenacker

Mr. Larry Manning

Mr. Colt Henson (Student Trustee)

Absent

Dr. David Asbery

Others present were:

Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mr. Chad Copple, Mrs. Lori Ragland, Mr. John Gulley, Mr. Henry “Buster” Leeck, Mrs. Gabby Farner, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, Mr. Jonathon Walters, Mrs. Andrea Banach, Mrs. Margo Wagner, Mrs. Bria Robinson, Mrs. Vickie Schulte, Mrs. Mary Huggins, Mrs. Kim Wilkerson, Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette, Mrs. Mallory Howell, Mr. Joe Ervin, Mr. Mike Meinert, Ms. Lynne French, Mrs. Jena Jensik

GENERAL INFORMATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Friday, September 16, 2022; 10;00am

Butterfly Garden Dedication- Beth Mandrell

Outside Learning Resource Center

2. Wednesday, September 21, 2022; Noon-3:00pm

Funfest

Rend Lake College Ina Campus

3. Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Faculty/Staff Fall In-Service

Rend Lake College Ina Campus

4. Wednesday, November 3-

Friday, November 6

Aladdin RLC Play

RLC Theater

5. Friday, November 5, 2022;

Time—TBD

RLC Athletic Alumni Reunion

RLC Event Center

6. Tuesday, November 29, 2022;

5 pm

Christmas Concert

RLC Theater

7. Thursday, December 8, 2022

Rend Lake College Foundation Annual Dinner

RLC Event Center

MEETING MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

Chairman Randy Rubenacker asked for a motion to move into Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1)(2)(21). Mr. Dorris motioned; seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes. The Board went into executive session at 6:30pm.

RESUME OPEN MEETING

Chairman Randy Rubenacker asked for a motion to reopen the public meeting; Mr. Manning motioned; seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes. At 7:16, 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. Approve August 09, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes; *

2. Approval of Revisions to Job Descriptions; *

3. Approval of Course/Curriculum; *

4. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 4.1115- Fees; *

5. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 2.1720-Community Use of College Facilities

6. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 3.1205- Performance Evaluation and Tenure of Faculty Member: Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty and Staff Seniority List; *

Mr. Henson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended; seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes. Those items marked with an asterisk (*) are a part of these minute

NEW BUSINESS MEETING APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD POLICY & PROCEDURE 3.1120— INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTS (FIRST READING)

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve Rend Lake College Board Policy & Procedure 3.1120- Industrial Contracts, as presented, first reading, effective October 11, 2022

As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to approve Rend Lake College Board Policy & Procedure 3.1120- Industrial Contracts, as presented, first reading, effective October 11, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henson On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

Student trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO APPOINT REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOARD SECRETARY

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to adopt the resolution to appoint himself, Cathy DeJarnette, and John Gulley as representatives of the Rend Lake College Board Secretary to accept candidate’s nominating petitions, as presented.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris motioned to adopt the resolution to appoint himself, Cathy DeJarnette, and John Gulley as representatives of the Rend Lake College Board Secretary to accept candidate’s nominating petitions, as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT OF WORKING CASH FUNDS

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to authorize the district treasurer to invest up to $10 million in working cash funds using fixed rate investments in the Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund using PMA Financial Network as an investment provider.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to authorize the district treasurer to invest up to $10 million in working cash funds using fixed rate investments in the Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund using PMA Financial Network as an investment provider. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALENDAR YEAR 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE

Mr. Wilkerson recommended approving the revisions to Rend Lake College Board of Trustees Calendar Year 2022 meeting schedule, as presented.

As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to approve the revisions to Rend Lake College Board of Trustees Calendar Year 2022 meeting schedule, as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat.

On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF FY 2023 BUDGET (TO BE PROVIDED)

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to adopt the final FY 2023 Budget, as presented at the August 09, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting.

As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to adopt the final FY 2023 Budget, as presented at the August 09, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF PROTECTION, HEALTH, AND SAFETY PROJECTS (PHS LEVY) FY 2024

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve permission to bid to install Geothermal System at the Agronomy Innovation Center using the PHS Levy funds for FY 2024, as presented.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to approve permission to bid to install Geothermal System at the Agronomy Innovation Center using the PHS Levy funds for FY 2024, as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND AWARD FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT REND LAKE COLLEGE MARKETPLACE

Mr. Wilkerson recommended approving the permission to advertise for bids and award for custodial services at Rend Lake College Marketplace, as presented.

As recommended, Mr. Manning made a motion to approve of the permission to advertise for bids and award for custodial services at Rend Lake College Marketplace. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

PERSONNEL RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION – ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT RECORDS

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Summer Braden, Assistant Director of Student Records, effective August 26, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Summer Braden, Assistant Director of Student Records, effective August 26, 2022.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept the resignation of Mr. Heitmeyer, Human Resource Generalist, effective August 4, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Heitmeyer, Human Resource Generalist, effective August 4, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID AND VETERAN SERVICES

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Kacie Hunter, Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services, effective September 02, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Kacie Hunter, Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services, effective September 02, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION STUDENT RETENTION AND CAREER SERVICES SPECIALIST

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Mr. Reece Rutland, Student Retention and Career Services, effective September 09, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Mr. Reece Rutland, Student Retention and Career Services, effective September 09, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION ASSOCIATE NURSING PROFESSOR

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept the resignation of Ms. Tracy Smith, Associate Nursing Professor, effective August 31, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to accept the resignation of Ms. Tracy Smith, Associate Nursing Professor, effective August 31, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

APPOINTMENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Jamie Morehead as Accounts Receivable Specialist on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $35,500 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, pending a successful background check, effective September 19, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Manning made a motion to appoint Ms. Jamie Morehead as Accounts Receivable Specialist on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $35,500 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, pending a successful background check, effective September 19, 2022.The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

APPOINTMENT FINANCIAL AID SPECIALIST

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Mrs. Laura Fox as Financial Aid Specialist 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, pending a successful background check, effective September 28, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to appoint Laura Fox as Financial Aid Specialist 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, pending a successful background check, effective September 28, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

APPOINTMENT RETENTION AND CAREER SERVICIES SPECIALIST

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Lori Sherwood as Retention and Career Services Specialist 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, pending a successful background check, effective September 14, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to appoint Ms. Lori Sherwood as Retention and Career Services Specialist 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, pending a successful background check, effective September 14, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manning. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

RATIFY APPOINTMENT NURSING INSTRUCTOR

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the appointment of Mr. Zach Hostetter as Nursing Instructor on a full-time, 50-week, tenure track contract at an annual salary of $65,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, pending a successful background check, effective September 12, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Kabat made a motion to ratify the appointment of Mr. Zach Hostetter as a Nursing Instructor on a full-time, 50-week, tenure track contract at an annual salary of $65,000 prorated for theremainder of the fiscal year, pending a successful background check, effective September 12, 2022.The motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT— INSTRUCTION & STUDENT AFFAIRS AND REVISE JOB DESCRIPTION

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Karessa Keyser as Executive Assistant—Instruction and Student Affairs 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, pending a successful background check, and revise job description, effective September 16, 2022

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to appoint Ms. Karessa Keyser as Executive Assistant—Instruction and Student Affairs 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, pending a successful background check, and revise job description, effective September 16, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE THE POSITION, ADVERTISE FOR AND RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR— SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MANUFACTURING ACADEMY

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to create the position and job description, advertise for, and ratify the appointment of Director of the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy at the October 11th meeting, effective September 13, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to grant permission to create the position and job description, advertise for, and ratify the appointment of Director of the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy at the October 11th meeting, effective September 13, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BOARD OF TRUSTEES REND LAKE COLLEGE, COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NO.521 AND REND LAKE COLLEGE FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, LOCAL NO. 3708 AFT, IFT, AFL-CIO

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the revision to the Agreement between Board of Trustees Rend Lake College, Community College District No. 521 and Rend Lake College Federation of Teachers, Local No. 3708 AFT, IFT, AFL-CIO which will be in effect until August 14, 2024, effective immediately upon Board approval.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to approve the revision to the Agreement between Board of Trustees Rend Lake College, Community College District No. 521 and Rend Lake College Federation of Teachers, Local No. 3708 AFT, IFT, AFL-CIO which will be in effect until August 14, 2024, effective immediately upon Board approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The 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 September 13, 2022.

As recommended Mr. Henson made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented effective September 13, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

REPORTS ACADEMIC COUNCIL

Mr. Joe Ervin introduced Mr. Mike Meinert to the board as the new President of Academic Council.

ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE RLC ICCTA

Representative John Kabat discussed taxes, student debt, and attendance struggles.

REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette thanked everyone for their support of the Golf Outing. She also gave a reminder of the Beth Mandrell Butterfly Garden dedication this Friday, September 16, 2022.

ACCREDITATION

Associate Vice President Chad Copple reported work continues on the accreditation process.

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS NONE

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, at 7:38 PM all trustees present voted aye in favor of adjourning.

The motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Randall Crocker and seconded by Mr. Colt Henson.

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