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Rend Lake College Board of Trustees met Nov. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Larry Manning called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:25PM in the Rend Lake College Event Center – Warrior Lounge.

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

Those present were:

Mr. Brian Dorris

Mr. Jeff Jones

Mr. Larry Manning

Mr. Ron Daniels

Mr. Tony Wielt

Ms. Maggie Stacey (Student Trustee)

Those absent were:

Dr. David Asbery

Mr. Joe Coy

Others present were:

Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mr. Chad Copple, Mr. John Gulley, Mrs. Kim Wilkerson, Mr. Henry “Buster” Leeck, Mr. Kent McKown, Mrs. Jena Jensik, Mr. Donnie Millenbine, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, Mrs. Amy Epplin, Ms. Megan McKinley, Mr. Greg Hollmann, Mrs. Vickie Schulte, Mrs. Andrea Banach, Mrs. Shari Carpenter, Mrs. Mallory Howell, Mrs. Bria Robinson

GENERAL INFORMATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Thursday, November 30, 2023; 7pm

RLC/SIC Christmas Concert

RLC Theater

2. Thursday, December 7, 2023

6:00pm Cocktails; 6:30pm Dinner

RLC Foundation Dinner

Event Center

3. Friday, December 8, 2023; 11am

RLC Faculty/Staff Holiday Party

Event Center

4. Tuesday, December 12, 2023; 6:30pm

Board of Trustee Meeting

Event Center – Warrior Lounge

5. Wednesday, February 7 & 14, 2024; 8am-3pm

ACES 2024 Competition

Event Center

6. Thursday, February 29, 2024; 5:30pm

Annual RLC Foundation Scholarship Dinner

Event Center

7. Friday, March 1, 2024; 8:00am

Kickstart Your Journey

Event Center

8. Tuesday, March 19, 2024; 5:00pm

Advisory Committee Meetings

Event Center and Breakout Rooms

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. Dorris motioned; seconded by Dr. Daniels. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes. The Board went into executive session at 6:28PM

RESUME OPEN MEETING

Chairman Larry Manning asked for a motion to reopen the public meeting; Mr. Wielt motioned; seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes. At 6:45PM, 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 October 10, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting*;

2. Approval of Course / Curriculum*;

3. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Board Policy & Procedure 4.1610 – Grading System*

4. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Board Policy & Procedure 4.1500 – Collection of Student Fees and Debts*

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

On a roll call vote, all present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes. Those items marked with an asterisk (*) are a part of these minutes.

NEW BUSINESS

PERMISSION TO CREATE A STIPEND – COORDINATOR MOBILE TRAINING UNIT

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to create the stipend position and job description for Coordinator – Mobile Training Unit, as presented, effective November 15, 2023. The stipend position will be in the amount of $3,000 annually, to be prorated for the remainder of FY 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to grant permission to create the stipend position and job description for Coordinator – Mobile Training Unit, as presented, effective November 15, 2023. The stipend position will be in the amount of $3,000 annually, to be prorated for the remainder of FY 2024.

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

PERMISSION TO CREATE A STIPEND – COORDINATOR MINE TRAINING

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to create the stipend position and job description for Coordinator - Mine Training, as presented, effective November 15, 2023. This stipend position will be in the amount of $3,000 annually, to be prorated for the remainder of FY 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to grant permission to create the stipend position and job description for Coordinator - Mine Training, as presented, effective November 15, 2023. This stipend position will be in the amount of $3,000 annually, to be prorated for the remainder of FY 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Daniels. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY RESOLUTION

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the proposed resolution regarding the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) award. This resolution shall provide additional funds from Rend Lake College in the amount of $20,781 to said award from DRA in the amount of $185,800 for a total project investment of $206,581.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to approve the proposed resolution regarding the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) award. This resolution shall provide additional funds from Rend Lake College in the amount of $20,781 to said award from DRA in the amount of $185,800 for a total project investment of $206,581. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wielt. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

RATIFICATION OF PURCHASE OF COOLING TOWERS

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the purchase of four (4) cooling towers as part of the ongoing north and south central chiller plant project.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to ratify the purchase of four (4) cooling towers as part of the ongoing north and south central chiller plant project.

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

PERSONNEL

RATIFY THE ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF LEAD INFANT ROOM TEACHER, RLC FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S CENTER

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Elissa Brown, Lead Infant Room Teacher at the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center, effective November 10, 2023.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Elissa Brown, Lead Infant Room Teacher at the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center, effective November 10, 2023. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones on a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

PERMISSION TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF CUSTODIAN

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to ratify the appoint of Mr. Clint Ramsey as Custodian 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 November 01, 2023.

As recommended, Mr. Wielt made a motion grant permission to ratify the appoint of Mr. Clint Ramsey as Custodian 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 November 01, 2023. This motion was seconded by Mr. Daniels.

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

PERMISSION TO APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF TESTING SPECIALIST AND REVISE JOB DESCRIPTION

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Emma Robbins as Testing Specialist, on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $36,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, pending a successful background check, and revise job description, effective December 01, 2023.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to appoint Ms. Emma Robbins as Testing Specialist, on a full time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $36,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, pending a successful background check, and revise job description, effective December 01, 2023. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

PERMISSION TO APPOINT TITLE III PROJECT DIRECTOR

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the appointment of Mrs. Megan Rounds as Title III Project Director on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track, grant funded contract at an annual salary of $60,000, prorated for the remainder of the grant year, pending approval by the Department of Education, effective December 01, 2023.

As recommended, Mr. Wielt made a motion to approve the appointment of Mrs. Megan Rounds as Title III Project Director on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track, grant funded contract at an annual salary of $60,000, prorated for the remainder of the grant year, pending approval by the Department of Education, effective December 01, 2023. This motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

PERMISSION TO APPOINT TITLE III ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (TO BE PROVIDED)

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Heather Taaka as Title III Administrative Assistant 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 December 01, 2023.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion appoint Ms. Heather Taaka as Title III Administrative Assistant 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 December 01, 2023. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wielt. 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 November 14, 2023.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented effective November 14, 2023.This motion was seconded Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

REPORTS

ACADEMIC COUNCIL

Greg Hollmann, filling in for Chair, Mark Jornd, reviewed changes in the course and curriculum meeting from the meeting on October 25, 2023. Two items were approved: the development of an online logic course, and a new early childhood education course.

ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE

Mr. Ron Daniels, Rend Lake College ICCTA Representative reported that Mr. Wielt, Mr. Manning, and himself attended the Southeast Region Trustees Meeting at Southeastern Illinois College on November 7th. Mr. Daniels also stated he was unable to attend the last ICCTA meeting since it coincided with the RLC BOT Retreat.

REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION No Report

ACCREDITATION No Report

ERP No Report

OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT No Report

PUBLIC COMMENT None

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

President Wilkerson noted a handout of the

President’s Goals and Responsibilities and evaluation were handed out to the Trustees tonight. President Wilkerson referred to the Recent Accomplishments handout from Marketing highlighting the ASPEN Institute naming Rend Lake College as one among the top 150 U.S. Colleges for the last 8 consecutive years. He expressed what an honor this is for Rend Lake College as a whole, and thanked the staff and faculty for all their hard work and efforts.

President Wilkerson then deferred time to Kim Wilkerson, Associate VP of CTE and Student Support. Mrs. Wilkerson provided with explanation a handout to the board that displayed the overall Grant funding of employee payrolls.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, at 7:13PM all

Trustees present voted aye in favor of adjourning.

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

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