Illinois Community College District No. 521 Board of Trustees July 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Larry Manning called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:31PM in the Rend Lake College Event Center – Warrior Lounge.
ROLL CALL Mr. Jeff Jones, Secretary, called the roll.
Those present were:
Mr. Joe Coy
Mr. Brian Dorris
Mr. Jeff Jones
Mr. Larry Manning
Those absent were:
Mr. Randall Crocker
Mr. Ron Daniels
Dr. David Asbery
Ms. Maggie Stacey (Student Trustee)
Others present were:
Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mr. Chad Copple, Mr. John Gulley, Mrs. Kim Wilkerson, Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette, Mr. Henry “Buster” Leeck, Mr. Kent McKown, Mrs. Jena Jensik, Mr. Donnie Millenbine, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, Mrs. Andrea Banach, Mrs. Amy Epplin, Mrs. Gabby Farner, Mrs. Mallory Howell, Mrs Mary Huggins, and Mr. Kevin Heid (Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. July 10-12, 2023; 9am – 3:30pm
Art Exploration Camp Kids Camp
RLC Main Campus, LRC 103
2. July 17-20, 2023; 8am – 4pm
Future Business Warrior Kids Camp
RLC Main Campus, ATC 156
3. Wednesday, July 26, 2023; 9:30am – Noon
Warrior Day Workshop
RLC Event Center
4. Friday, July 28, 2023
Last Day of Summer Classes
All Campuses
5. July 31-Aug 3, 2023; 9am – Noon
Chefs of Tomorrow Kids Camp
RLC Student Center 103
6. Wednesday, August 2, 2023; 9:30am – Noon
Warrior Day Workshop
RLC Event Center
7. Saturday, August 12, 2023; 8:00am
Super Saturday Registration
RLC Ina Campus
8. Monday, August 14, 2023
First Day of Fall Classes
All Campuses
9. Thursday, September 7, 2023
10:30am registration; 12pm Shotgun Start
RLC Foundation Golf Scramble
Rend Lake Golf Complex
10.Tuesday, September 12, 2023; 9:30am
IACAC College Fair
RLC Event Center
11.Wednesday, September 20, 2023; Noon – 3pm
FUNFEST
RLC Ina Campus
MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chairman Larry Manning asked for a motion to move into Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1)(2) (21). Mr. Coy motioned; seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. The Board went into executive session at 6:39PM.
RESUME OPEN MEETING
Chairman Larry Manning asked for a motion to reopen the public meeting; Mr. Coy motioned; seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. At 6:40PM, Chairman Manning 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 Minutes of the June 13, 2023 Meeting*;
2. Approval to Destroy Closed Session Tapes
3. Approval to Release Closed Session Minutes
4. Ratify Approval of Revisions to Board
Policy & Procedure 3.1115 - Stipends
Mr. Dorris made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as recommend; seconded by Mr. Coy.
On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Those items marked with an asterisk (*) are a part of these minutes.
NEW BUSINESS
ANNUAL REVIEW AND
ACCEPTANCE OF COLLEGE
MISSION STATEMENT AND
MISSION DOCUMENT
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to review and accept the College Mission Statement presented below, as well as the mission document, as provided.
As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to review and accept the College Mission Statement presented below, as well as the mission document, as provided.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Coy. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
APPROVAL OF 2023-2024
STUDENT HANDBOOK
(TO BE PROVIDED)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the 2023-2024 Student Handbook as provided
As recommended, Mr. Coy made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 Student Handbook as provided This motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
RATIFY 2023 AGREEMENT BETWEEN REND LAKE COLLEGE AND EGYPTIAN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the 2023 five year agreement between Rend Lake College and Egyptian Building and Construction Trades Council as presented, effective July 01, 2023.
As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to ratify the 2023 five-year agreement between Rend Lake College and Egyptian Building and Construction Trades Council as presented, effective July 01, 2023.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Coy. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
RATIFY THE AWARD FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES REND LAKE COLLEGE MARKETPLACE
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the award for a three- year custodial services contract at the Rend Lake MarketPlace.
As recommended, Mr. Coy made a motion to ratify the award for a three-year custodial services contract at the Rend Lake MarketPlace. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
REND LAKE COLLEGE MINUTES OF JULY 11, 2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING APPROVAL OF RESOURCE ALLOCATION MANAGEMENT PLAN (RAMP FY25)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the Resource Allocation Management Plan (RAMP FY25), as provided, for transmittal to the Illinois Community College Board effective July 11, 2023. Under new Illinois Community College Board guidelines, each of the three projects requires Board approval. The three projects are the Advanced Technology Center, the Applied Sciences Center Addition, and the Student Center Addition.
As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to approve the Resource Allocation Management Plan (RAMP FY25), as provided, for transmittal to the Illinois Community College Board effective July 11, 2023. Under new Illinois Community College Board guidelines, each of the three projects requires Board approval. The three projects are the Advanced Technology Center, the Applied Sciences Center Addition, and the Student Center Addition. This motion was seconded by Mr. Coy. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
APPROVAL OF PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN REND LAKE COLLEGE DISTRICT #521 AND EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve Program Articulation Agreements between Rend Lake College, District #521 and Eastern Illinois University, as presented, effective with the 2023-2024 academic year and subject to renewal quadrennially.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion approve Program Articulation Agreements between Rend Lake College, District #521 and Eastern Illinois University, as presented, effective with the 2023-2024 academic year and subject to renewal quadrennially. This motion was seconded by Mr. Coy. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUE OF $15,000,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE BONDS, SERIES 2023A, AND GENERAL OBLIGATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE BONDS, SERIES 2023B, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING CLAIMS AGAINST THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND FOR INSURANCE RESERVE FUND PURPOSES, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF A DIRECT ANNUAL TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify a resolution providing for the issue of $15,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Community College Bonds, Series 2023A, and General Obligation Community College Bonds, Series 2023B, for the purpose of paying claims against the Community College District and for insurance reserve fund purposes, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of the bonds to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated.
As recommended, Mr. Coy made a motion to ratify a resolution providing for the issue of $15,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Community College Bonds, Series 2023A, and General Obligation Community College Bonds, Series 2023B, for the purpose of paying claims against the Community College District and for insurance reserve fund purposes, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of the bonds to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated. This motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
PERSONNEL
RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF TRIO PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the appointment of Mrs. Mallory Moddelmog as TRIO Program Director, on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track, grant funded contract at an annual salary of $50,000, prorated for the remainder of the grant year, pending a successful background check, effective July 5, 2023.
As recommended, Mr. Coy made a motion to ratify the appointment of Mrs. Mallory Moddelmog as TRIO Program Director, on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track, grant funded contract at an annual salary of $50,000, prorated for the remainder of the grant year, pending a successful background check, effective July 5, 2023. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF CTE MENTOR/SUCCESS COACH (TO BE PROVIDED)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the appointment of Ms. Amy Browning as CTE Mentor/Success Coach, 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 grant year, pending a successful background check, effective August 01, 2023.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to ratify the appointment of Ms. Amy Browning as CTE Mentor/Success Coach, 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 grant year, pending a successful background check, effective August 01, 2023. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
REND LAKE COLLEGE MINUTES OF JULY 11, 2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF CTE RECRUITER (TO BE PROVIDED)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the appointment of Mrs. Megan Rounds as CTE Recruiter, on a full time, 49-week, non-tenure track, grant funded contract at an annual salary of $43,681, prorated for the remainder of the grant year, effective September 01, 2023.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to ratify the appointment of Mrs. Megan Rounds as CTE Recruiter, on a full-time, 49-week, non-tenure track, grant funded contract at an annual salary of $43,681, prorated for the remainder of the grant year, effective September 01, 2023. This motion was seconded by Mr. Coy. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST (TO BE PROVIDED)
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Megan McKinley as Public Information Specialist, on a full time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $40,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, pending a successful background check, effective July 12, 2023.
As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to appoint Ms. Megan McKinley as Public Information Specialist, on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $40,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, pending a successful background check, effective July 12, 2023. This motion was seconded by Mr. Coy. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
APPOINTMENT OF NURSING INSTUCTOR
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Sue Harmon as Nursing Instructor, on a full-time, 50-week, tenure track contract at an annual salary of $72,000, prorated for the remainder of the grant year, pending a successful background check, effective August 07, 2023.
As recommended, Mr. Coy made a motion to appoint Ms. Sue Harmon as Nursing Instructor, on a full-time, 50-week, tenure track contract at an annual salary of $72,000, prorated for the remainder of the grant year, pending a successful background check, effective August 07, 2023. This motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to advertise for a Full-Time Maintenance Technician.
As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to grant permission to advertise for a Full-Time Maintenance Technician. This motion was seconded by Mr. Coy.
On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements, as presented effective July 11, 2023.
As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented effective July
11, 2023.This motion was seconded Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.
REPORTS
ACADEMIC COUNCIL No Report
ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE No Report
REND LAKE COLLEGE MINUTES OF JULY 11, 2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION No Report
ACCREDITATION Dr. Chad Copple informed the Board the review period for oursubmission of our Year Four Assurance Review ended July 10. No word has been received yet.
ERP Dr. Chad Copple updated the Board on progression of the various segments into Colleague. Everything is on schedule, and some may even be ahead of schedule. Our Finance module went live this month.
OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT Mr. Donnie Millenbine, reminded everyone to visit Govdeals.com go view items being sold. He will bring updates on a regular basis.
PUBLIC COMMENT None
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS President Wilkerson informed the Board the Flooring Project at the MarketPlace has had two failed attempts to bid due to various reasons. Facilities Management will get permission from the Board to bid flooring again in the future.
Also, permission was granted by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to bid for the MarketPlace Manufacturing Academy. This will likely be brought to the Board in August.
REND LAKE COLLEGE MINUTES OF JULY 11, 2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, at 7:01PM 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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