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Illinois Community College District No. 521 Board of Trustees met May 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Larry Manning called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:28 PM in the Event Center.

ROLL CALL Mr. Jeff Jones, Secretary, called the roll.

Those present were:

Mr. Larry Manning

Mr. Brian Dorris

Mr. Jeff Jones

Mr. Randall Crocker

Mr. Ron Daniels

Mr. Joe Coy

Ms. Maggie Stacey (Student Trustee)

Those absent were:

Dr. David Asbery

Others present were:

Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mr. Chad Copple, Mr. John Gulley, Mrs. Kim Wilkerson, Mrs. Lori Ragland, Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette, Mr. Henry “Buster” Leeck, Mrs. Mary Huggins, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, Mr. Kent McKown, Mr. Kevin Heid, Mrs. Jena Jensik, Mrs. Vickie Schulte, Mr. Donnie Millenbine, Mr. Sean Carley, Mr. Greg Hollman, Mr. Joe Ervin, Ms. Charlotte Loss, Ms. Theresa Dascotte, Ms. Tonya Odum, Ms. Hillary Halsey, Ms. Emily DeForest, Dr. Kirk Rhodes, Mr. Jonathon Walters, Mrs. Andrea Banach, Ms. Bria Robinson, Mr. Jaron Hubbard, Mrs. Amy Epplin, Mrs. Mallory Howell, Ms. Sarah Healy, Mr. Chris Moddelmog, Mr. Chris Sink, Mr. Chris Edwards, Mrs. Gabby Farner, Ms. Vickie Golliher, and Ms. Linda Stasko

PRESENTATION Dean Gabby Farner introduced Ms. Linda Stasko, Director of Adult Education, and Ms. Vickie Golliher, Student Services Coordinator, who gave an informative presentation on the Adult Education Program at Rend Lake College. They also informed the group on the resources and services available through their program to assist students on their educational journey to a high school completion.

LEAD 1101 Introductions & With Q & A Each LEAD 1101 class member introduced themselves to the Board of Trustees followed by a question and answer session.

APPOINTMENT OF BOARD

ATTORNEY Mr. Wilkerson asked for an appointment for the Board Attorney. Mr. Daniels nominated Mr. Bryan Drew; seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Thursday, May 11, 2023; 1pm

Rad Tech Pinning

Theater

2. Thursday, May 11, 2023; 6pm

ADN Nursing Pinning

Theater

3. Friday, May 12, 2023; 10am

PreK Graduation

Theater

4. Saturday, May 13, 2023; 8:30am & 11am

RLC Graduation

Track (weather permitting) or Gym

5. Thursday, May 18, 2023; 6:30pm

Adult Education Graduation

Event Center

MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

NO CLOSED SESSION

RESUME OPEN MEETING

CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Wilkerson recommended approving the Consent Agenda, which included the following items:

1. Approval of Minutes of the April 25, 2023 Meeting*

2. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 3.1110- Computation of Hourly Rate of Pay for Part-Time Employees (Second Reading)

3. Approval of Course and Curriculum

Mr. Crocker made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as recommend; seconded by Mr. Daniels.

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 2.1720 – COMMUNITY USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES (FIRST READING) (TO BE PROVIDED)

Mr. Wilkerson recommended approving revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 2.1720 – Community Use of College Facilities (First Reading) as presented, to be effective June 13, 2023.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 2.1720 – Community Use of College Facilities (First Reading) as presented, to be effective June 13, 2023. This 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 2.1205 – DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORK PLACE (FIRST READING) (TO BE PROVIDED)

Mr. Wilkerson recommended approving revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 2.1205 – Drug and Alcohol Free Work Place (First Reading) as presented, to be effective June 13, 2023.

As recommended, Mr. Coy made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 2.1205 – Drug and Alcohol-Free Work Place (First Reading) as presented, to be effective June 13, 2023. This motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

PERMISSION TO CLOSE TRUST ACCOUNT AND TRANSFER FUNDS

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to close a trust account for a completed Capital Development Board project and transfer remaining funds from the Operations and Maintenance Restricted Fund (03) to the Education Fund (01).

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to grant permission to close a trust account for a completed Capital Development Board project and transfer remaining funds from the Operations and Maintenance Restricted Fund (03) to the Education Fund (01)

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

PERMISSION ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR EXTERIOR PAINTING AT REND LAKE COLLEGE MARKET PLACE

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to advertise for bids for exterior painting at Rend Lake College Marketplace.

As recommended, Mr. Coy made a motion to grant permission to advertise for bids for exterior painting at Rend Lake College Marketplace. This motion was seconded by Ms. Stacey. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH A DECENNIAL COMMITTEE

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to establish a Decennial Committee to study local efficiencies and report recommendations regarding efficiencies and increased accountability to the county board in which the governmental unit is located. This committee is required per 50 ILCS 70/1, The Decennial Committee on Local Government Efficiency Act, effective June 10, 2023.

As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to establish a Decennial Committee to study local efficiencies and report recommendations regarding efficiencies and increased accountability to the county board in which the governmental unit is located. This committee is required per 50 ILCS 70/1, The Decennial Committee on Local Government Efficiency Act, effective June 10, 2023.This motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND AWARD FOR THE PARKING LOT RESURFACING AT REND LAKE COLLEGE INA CAMPUS

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to advertise for bids and award for the parking lot resurfacing at Rend Lake College Ina Campus effective May 09, 2023.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to grant permission to advertise for bids and award for the parking lot resurfacing at Rend Lake College Ina effective May 09, 2023. This motion was seconded by Mr. Daniels. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF 2023-2024 HANDBOOKS (TO BE PROVIDED)

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the following 2023-2024 Handbooks as provided: 

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 

Culinary Arts

Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMTB)

Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMTP)

Mary & George Slankard Learning Resource Center Handbook

Medical Assistant (MA)

Medical Coding

Nursing

Pharmacy Technician

Phlebotomy

Radiologic Technology

Studio RLC

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to approve the previous 2023-2024 Handbooks. This motion was seconded by Mr. Coy. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH AND DESCRIBING IN DETAIL CLAIMS HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED AND ALLOWED FOR PROPER COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSES WHICH ARE PRESENTLY OUTSTANDING AND UNPAID, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO AVAIL OF THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 3A OF THE PUBLIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACT OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS AMENDED, AND TO ISSUE BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $13,500,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING CLAIMS AGAINST THE DISTRICT, AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SUCH THE INTENTION BE PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED BY LAW.

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify a resolution setting forth and describing in detail claims heretofore authorized and allowed for proper community college purposes which are presently outstanding and unpaid, declaring the intention to avail of the provisions of Article 3A of the Public Community College Act of the State of Illinois, as amended, and to issue bonds in the principal amount of $13,500,000 for the purpose of paying claims against the District, and directing that notice of such intention be published as provided by law.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to ratify a resolution setting forth and describing in detail claims heretofore authorized and allowed for proper community college purposes which are presently outstanding and unpaid, declaring the intention to avail of the provisions of Article 3A of the Public Community College Act of the State of Illinois, as amended, and to issue bonds in the principal amount of $13,500,000 for the purpose of paying claims against the District, and directing that notice of such intention be published as provided by law. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

PERSONNEL

RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION- COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Melissa Bertschi, Cosmetology Instructor, effective July 27, 2023.

As recommended, Mr. Coy made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Melissa Bertschi, Cosmetology Instructor, effective July 27, 2023.This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION -NURSING PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Hannah Pellman, Nursing Program Instructor, effective June 15, 2023.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Hannah Pellman, Nursing Program Instructor, effective June 15, 2023.

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

APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST (TO BE PROVIDED) TABLED

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION ENGLISH PROFESSOR

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the retirement resignation of Mr. John R. “Rob” Little, English Professor, effective June 30, 2023.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to accept with regret the retirement resignation of Mr. John R. “Rob” Little, English Professor, effective June 30, 2023. This motion was seconded by Mr. Coy. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements, as presented effective May 09, 2023.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented effective May 09, 2023.This motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

REPORTS

ACADEMIC COUNCIL

Mr. Greg Hollmann explained the Agronomy Innovation Center changes with Course and Curriculum updates included in tonight’s board packet.

ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE RLC ICCTA

Representative Ron Daniels reported the ICCTA annual banquet is set for June 2, 2023.

REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Executive Director of Administrative Services, Cathy DeJarnette, reported 240 scholarships have been awarded for Fall 2023. The scholarship application is set to reopen on June 1, 2023. The Foundation President’s dinner was well attended on April 6, 2023. The next Foundation Board meeting is June 1, 2023. The annual Foundation Golf Outing is scheduled for September 7, 2023.

ACCREDITATION

Mr. Chad Copple reported a rough draft of our Assurance Argument is ready for review to be submitted by June 12, 2023. After it is submitted, our assigned peer review team will advise if any additional documentation is requested. Mr. Copple reiterated this is our Year Four Review which is an update of the main comprehensive evaluation held in September, 2018.

ERP Mr. Chad Copple explained the progress and timeline of our transition to Colleague SAAS. He reported many engagement meetings happening with the CORE group beginning to enter and build our environment. The entire process will extend through at least Spring 2024.

PUBLIC COMMENT None

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS None

ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, at 7:27PM all Trustees present voted aye in favor of adjourning.

The motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Coy and seconded by Mr. Dorris.

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