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

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman Brian Dorris called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Rend Lake College Event Center – Warrior Lounge.

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

Those present were:

Mr. Jeff Jones

Mr. Ron Daniels

Mr. Tony Wielt

Dr. David Asbery

Mr. Brian Dorris

Ms. Maggie Stacey (Student Trustee)

Those absent were:

Mr. Larry Manning

Mr. Joe Coy

Others present were:

Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mr. Chad Copple, Mr. John Gulley, Mrs. Kim Wilkerson, Mr. Henry “Buster” Leeck, Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette, Mr. Kent McKown, Mrs. Jena Jensik, Mr. Donnie Millenbine, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, Ms. Megan McKinley, Mrs. Vickie Schulte, Mrs. Andrea Banach, Mrs. Bria Robinson, Mr. Greg Hollmann, Mr. Chris Edwards, Mr. Mark Jornd, Mrs. Amy Epplin

GENERAL INFORMATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Friday, February 16, 2024; 8am

High School Counselors Conference

Event Center

2. Saturday, February 17, 2024; 5:30pm

Basketball Alumni Reunion

Event Center & Gym

3. Tuesday, February 20, 2024; 8am-3pm

In-Service

RLC Ina Campus

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

Annual RLC Foundation Scholarship Banquet

Event Center

5. Friday, March 1 & Monday, March 4, 2024; 8am

Kickstart Your Journey

Event Center

6. Thursday, March 7, 2024; 8am

Transition Summit

Event Center

7. Tuesday, March 12, 2024; 6:30pm

Board of Trustee Meeting

Event Center

8. Tuesday, March 19, 2024; 5pm

Advisory Committee Meetings

Event Center and Breakout Rooms

9. Thursday, March 28, 2024; 12pm

Job Search Party

Event Center

10.Thursday - Saturday, April 4-6; 2024 at 7pm

Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 2pm

Spring Musical “Grease”

Theater

11.Thursday, April 25, 2024; 9am

Children’s Health Fair

Recreation Center

12.Thursday, April 25, 2024; 11:30am

RLCF Board of Directors Meeting

Student Center – Pat Kern Dining Area

13.Thursday - Friday, April 25-26, 2024; 10am & 1pm

Flummoxed Fairy Tales Theater

14.Friday, April 26, 2024; 9am

Kindergarten Day

Rend Lake College Campus

15.Thursday, May 09, 2024; 1pm

Rad Tech Pinning Theater

16.Thursday, May 09, 2024; 3pm

ADN Pinning Theater

17.Thursday, May 09, 2024; 5pm

CNA Pinning Theater

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

RLC Graduation Gym

MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION N/A

RESUME OPEN MEETING N/A

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

1. Approval of Minutes of the January 09, 2024 Meeting*;

2. Approval of the Minutes of the January 09, 2024 Executive Session*;

3. Approval of Revisions to Job Descriptions*:

4. Course / Curriculum*:

5. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 4.1115 – Fees*;

6. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 3.1205 –Performance Evaluation and Tenure of Faculty Members*

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

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 ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND AWARD – ELECTRIC VEHICLE LAB TRAINER

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to advertise for bids and award to purchase an electric vehicle lab trainer, effective February 13, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to grant permission to advertise for bids and award to purchase an electric vehicle lab trainer, effective February 13, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wielt. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF TUITION RATES FOR FY 2025

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to establish the in-district, out-of-district, and out-of-state tuition rates for Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 as provided, effective Summer 2024 Term.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to establish the in-district, out-of-district, and out-of-state tuition rates for Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 as provided, effective Summer 2024 Term.

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

APPROVAL OF EXCESS PROTECTION, HEALTH, AND SAFETY PROJECTS(EXCESS PHS LEVY) FOR FY24

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to bid to replace air handler units 34 and 35 in the Advance Technology Center using Excess PHS Levy Funds for FY24.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to grant permission to bid to replace air handler units 34 and 35 in the Advance Technology Center using Excess PHS Levy Funds for FY24. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wielt. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

PERSONNEL

RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION – COORDINATOR

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Heather Miller, Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator, effective February 09, 2024.

As recommended, Dr. Asbury made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Heather Miller, Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator, effective February 09, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Daniels.

RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION – PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Megan McKinley, Public Information Specialist, effective February 21, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Megan McKinley, Public Information Specialist, effective February 21, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wielt. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

APPOINTMENT OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE SPECIALIST (TITLE III)

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Mr. Addison Page as Sustainable Agriculture Specialist (Title III) 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 a successful background check, effective March 01, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to appoint Mr. Addison Page as Sustainable Agriculture Specialist (Title III) 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 a successful background check, effective March 01, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Daniels. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

APPOINTMENT OF CTE MENTOR / SUCCESS COACH

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Brooke Spencer as CTE Mentor / Success Coach on a full time, 50-week, non-tenure track, grant funded contract at an annual salary of $35,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective February 14, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Wielt made a motion to appoint Ms. Brooke Spencer as CTE Mentor / Success Coach on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track, grant funded contract at an annual salary of $35,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective February 14, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

RATIFY ASSIGNMENT OF TIME AND DUTIES AS TITLE III SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the assignment of time and duties as Title III Sustainable Manufacturing Specialist to Mr. Chris Sink. Mr. Sinkwill have a time assignment of 75% time Sustainable Manufacturing Specialist (Title III) and 25% time as Director of the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy.

As recommended, Dr. Asbury made a motion to ratify the Assignment of time and duties as Title III Sustainable Manufacturing Specialist to Mr. Chris Sink.

Mr. Sink will have a time assignment of 75% time Sustainable Manufacturing Specialist (Title III) and 25% time as Director of the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy. This 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, ADVERTISE FOR AND RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF COORDINATOR – SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MANUFACTURING

ACADEMY Mr. Willkerson recommended to grant permission to create the position and job description, advertise for and ratify the appointment of Coordinator – Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy, effective February 13, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to grant permission to create the position and job description, advertise for and ratify the appointment of Coordinator – Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy, effective February 13, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

TENURE – ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant tenure to Mr. Sean Carley, Academic Advisor, effective August 16, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to grant tenure to Mr. Sean Carley, Academic Advisor, effectiveAugust 16, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wielt. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

Student Trustee voted yes.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

RATIFICATION OF THE PAYMENT OF COLLEGE EXPENSES INCLUDING TRAVEL EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENTS

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented, effective February 13, 2024

As recommended, Mr. Wielt made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented, effective February 13, 2024. This motion was seconded by Dr. Asbury. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

REPORTS

ACADEMIC COUNCIL

Mr. Mark Jornd reported that two new courses were approved at their last meeting effective March 1st, Agriculture 1209- Supervised Occupational Experience and Diesel 1201- Diesel Fuel Systems.

He also reported that two courses were approved to reduce credit hours and lab hours. These courses were AGRI 1203 and HEQT 2203.

ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE

Mr. Ron Daniels reported no meeting. He did report an ICCTA group headed to Washington for the ACCT National Legislative Summit on February 5th, 2024.

REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette reported the Foundation Board of Directors held their most recent meeting on February 1st, 2024. At the meeting they asked for permission to award the “We Are Warriors” grant funds again this year. The grant is fully funded by employee giving and $9,500 in grants will be awarded this year to various faculty and staff who submitted applications for needs within their departments. Applications for scholarships are still being accepted for the 2024-2025 school year. March 1st is the deadline for priority awarding. The foundation office staff have visited all 13 in-district high schools and met with students to spread the word about the opportunity as well as help them fill out the application. Foundation upcoming events include: Presidents Dinner on March 28th, Community Night for Benton on February 17, and Community Night for Mt. Vernon on February 28. There was a discussion on the impact of the FAFSA delay in reference to awarding Foundation Scholarships.

ACCREDITATION

Dr. Chad Copple informed the group the Substantive Change Application to offer a competency-based welding certificate has been submitted to the Higher Learning Commission awaiting action. The Quality Initiative proposal is being assembled for submission as well. It will focus on competency-based education. Dr. Copple also reported the end of February begins the annual institutional update period.

ERP Dr. Chad Copple reported a live simulation of Colleague will be March 5-7, 2024. During the live simulation, sample students will be run through registration, financial aid, and billing. Two Ellucian consultants will be on site and one will join remotely. In addition, some students, faculty and staff are coming together to test the online dashboard users will see dubbed the “Ellucian Experience”. Work also continues on registration, financial aid, budgeting, and human resources/payroll.

OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT None

PUBLIC COMMENT None

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

President Terry Wilkerson announced to the board that Rend Lake College has advanced to the second round of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The second round consists of an Aspen phone call visit. Lori, Chad, Buster and Terry will be a part of that call. If they advance it is narrowed down to an on-site visit.

The Professional Development team of Scott Geddis & Judy Korb from Inspired Engagement will be on campus next week to work with various departments and our leadership team. They will also do an appreciative inquiry at In-Service hitting on retention and enrollment and how everyone plays a role.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, at 7:08 PM all Trustees present voted aye in favor of adjourning.

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

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