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Illinois Community College District No. 521 Board of Trustees met April 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 6:39PM in the Rend Lake College Event Center, Conference Room.

ROLL CALL

Mr. Jeff Jones, Secretary, called the roll.

Those present were:

Dr. David Asbery

Mr. Joe Coy

Mr. Ron Daniels

Mr. Brian Dorris

Mr. Jeff Jones

Mr. Larry Manning

Mr. Tony Wielt

Ms. Maggie Stacey (Student Trustee)

Those absent were:

Others present were:

Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mr. Chad Copple, Mr. John Gulley, Mrs. Kim Wilkerson, Mr. Henry “Buster” Leeck, Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette, Mrs. Lori Ragland, Mr. Kent McKown, Mr. Donnie Millenbine, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, Mrs. Andrea Banach, Mr. Greg Hollmann, Mr. Chris Edwards, Mr. Mark Jornd, Mrs. Amy Epplin, Mrs. Shari Carpenter, Mrs. Vickie Schulte, Mrs. Jena Jensik, Ms. Martha McCreery, Mr. Lee Messersmith, Ms. Nealy Hamson, EDGE Students, and CEO Students

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Manning recommended approving the minutes of the March 12, 2024 regular Board of Trustees meeting, as presented.

Mr. Dorris made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2024 regular Board of Trustees meeting as recommended, seconded by Mr. Daniels. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

RECOGNIZING OUTGOING STUDENT TRUSTEE

Chairman Manning announced that Ms. Maggie Stacey, our outgoing Student Trustee, would be recognized for her service to the Board of Trustees. Ms. Stacey came forward to receive her plaque, presented by President Wilkerson. Ms. Stacey expressed her thanks to the Board for allowing her this experience. She also gave words of advice to incoming Student Trustee, Wyatt Hamson.

SEATING OF NEW TRUSTEE

Chairman Manning then welcomed to the board Mr. Wyatt Hamson who will be serving as our Student Trustee for 2024-2025, elected by the Rend Lake College student body in March. Mr. Hamson is from Belle Rive. He is the son of Josh & Amy Hamson. He is a 2023 graduate from Hamilton County High School, and is currently in the RLC Agricultural Program.

ROLL CALL Mr.

Jeff Jones, Secretary, called the roll.

Those present were:

Dr. David Asbery

Mr. Joe Coy

Mr. Ron Daniels

Mr. Brian Dorris

Mr. Jeff Jones

Mr. Larry Manning

Mr. Tony Wielt

Mr. Wyatt Hamson (Student Trustee)

Those absent were:

DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION

Mr. Lee Messersmith and Ms. Nealy Hamson, facilitators for the Franklin County EDGE Programs and Jefferson County CEO Program respectively, along with several students from each program, presented to the group. Students discussed their experiences in the program as well as the projects they have been working on. Each group hosts a trade show at the end of the year to highlight their businesses. The CEO Trade Show will be held on April 29th at the Café Bloom from 5-7pm. The EDGE Trade Show will be held on April 25th at Double Tree in Mt. Vernon from 5-8pm.

President Wilkerson asked the Culinary Instructors and students that prepared tonight’s dinner to come forward and introduce themselves and their experience in the culinary program. Madison Shepard, Brandon Rogers, ???, Chef Jeff Fairbanks, and Chef Daniel Brock.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Friday, April 12, 2024; 8:45am-11:45am

Career Connections

Event Center & Warrior Lounge

2. Wednesday, April 17, 2024; 4-8pm

Lake Arts Publication

Off Campus

3. Saturday, April 20, 2024; 5:30pm

Hall of Fame Dinner

Waugh Gymnasium

4. Thursday, April 25, 2024; 9am - Noon

Children’s Health Fair

Recreation Center

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

RLCF Board of Directors Meeting

Student Center – Pat Kern Dining Area

6. Thursday, April 25, 2024

Franklin County Farm Safety Event

Agronomy Innovation Center

7. Friday, April 26, 2024; 9am

Kindergarten Day

Event Center, Gym, PDA, and Science Building

8. Tuesday, April 30, 2024; 3-5pm

STARS Academic Celebration

Student Center – Pat Kern Dining Area

9. Tuesday, April 30, 2024; 7pm

Spring Concert

Theater

10.Friday, May 03, 2024; 6:30pm

Annual Faculty/Staff Awards & Appreciation Event

Event Center

11.Thursday, May 09, 2024; 1pm

Rad Tech Pinning

Theater

12.Thursday, May 09, 2024; 3pm

ADN Pinning

Theater

13.Thursday, May 09, 2024; 5pm

CNA Pinning

Theater

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

RLC Graduation

Waugh Gymnasium

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 Course / Curriculum;*

2. Approval of Revisions to Job Description;*

3. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy and Procedure 2.1720 – Community Use of College Facilities*

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

APPROVAL OF 2024-2025 REND LAKE COLLEGE CATALOG ADDENDUM

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the addendum to the 2024-2025 Rend Lake College Catalog as provided and to authorize additional addendums as needed.

As recommended, Mr. Coy made a motion to approve the addendum to the 2024-2025 Rend Lake College Catalog as provided and to authorize additional addendums as needed. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO REND LAKE COLLEGE POLICY 3.1105 – WORKWEEK AND COMPUTATION OF HOURLY RATE OF PAY FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

(FIRST READING) Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 3.1105 - Workweek and Computation of Hourly Rate of Pay for Full-Time Employees, first reading, effective May 14, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 3.1105 - Workweek and Computation of Hourly Rate of Pay for Full-Time Employees, first reading, effective May 14, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wielt. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

PERMISSION TO TERMINATE REND LAKE COLLEGE POLICY 5.1510 – CASHING OF PERSONAL CHECKS (FIRST READING)

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to terminate Rend Lake College Policy 5.1510 – Cashing of Personal Checks, first reading, effective May 14, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to grant permission to terminate Rend Lake College Policy 5.1510 – Cashing of Personal Checks, first reading, effective May 14, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Coy. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO REND LAKE COLLEGE POLICY 3.1405 – VICTIMS ECONOMIC SECURITY AND SAFETY ACT (VESSA) (FIRST READING)

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 3.1405 – Victims Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA), first reading, effective May 14, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 3.1405 – Victims Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA), first reading, effective May 14, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wielt. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO REND LAKE COLLEGE POLICY 3.1510 – FAMILY BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

(FIRST READING) Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 3.1510 – Family Bereavement Leave, first reading, effective May 14, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Hamson made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 3.1510 – Family Bereavement Leave, first reading, effective May 14, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wielt. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

RATIFY AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF FORKLIFT

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the award for purchase of a Forklift, as presented.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to ratify the award for purchase of a Forklift, as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

RATIFY AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE LAB TRAINER

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the award for the purchase of an Electric Vehicle Lab Trainer, as presented.

As recommended, Mr. Coy made a motion to ratify the award for the purchase of an Electric Vehicle Lab Trainer, as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

RATIFY AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF CDL TRUCK SIMULATOR (TO BE PROVIDED)

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the award for the purchase of a CDL Truck Simulator, as presented.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to ratify the award for the purchase of a CDL Truck Simulator, as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wielt. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Dr. Asbury voted stayed. Student Trustee voted yes.

RATIFY AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF BOX TRUCK (TO BE PROVIDED) TABLED

PERMISSION TO PURCHASE IMMUTABLE BACKUP SYSTEM

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to purchase a Cohesity immutable backup system for the cost of $232,412.66 for five years, as presented.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to grant permission to purchase a Cohesity immutable backup system for the cost of $232,412.66 for five years, as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Asbury. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT OF SPECIALIST – CCR&R SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE SPECIALIST

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Lisa Tennyson as Specialist – Subsidized Child Care – Child Care Resource and Referral on a full-time, 50- week, grant funded, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $35,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective May 01, 2024, pending completion of a successful background check.

As recommended, Mr. Coy made a motion to appoint Ms. Lisa Tennyson as Specialist – Subsidized Child Care – Child Care Resource and Referral on a full time, 50-week, grant funded, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $35,000, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective May 01, 2024, pending completion of a successful background check. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hamson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

APPOINTMENT OF SPECIALIST – RECRUITMENT & STUDENT SUCCESS AND REVISE JOB DESCRIPTION

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Mrs. Hillary Halsey as Specialist – Recruitment & Student Success on a full-time, 48-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $47,407, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, and revise job description, effective April 16, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to appoint Mrs. Hillary Halsey as Specialist – Recruitment & Student Success on a full-time, 48-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $47,407, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, and revise job description, effective April 16, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

PERMISSION TO TRANSFER ACADEMIC ADVISOR TO COORDINATOR – FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to transfer Mrs. Jessica Bertolozzi from Academic

Advisor to Coordinate-First Year Experience, on a full time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $41,096 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective May 16, 2024. Mrs. Bertolozzi will not be eligible for a salary increase in FY 2025.

As recommended, Mr. Coy made a motion to grant permission to transfer Mrs. Jessica Bertolozzi from Academic Advisor to Coordinate-First Year Experience, on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $41,096 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective May 16, 2024. Mrs. Bertolozzi will not be eligible for a salary increase in FY 2025. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wielt. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

APPOINTMENT OFSPECIALIST – PUBLIC INFORMTION SPECIALIST (TO BE PROVIDED) TABLED

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 April 09, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented, effective April 09, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Coy. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

REPORTS

ACADEMIC COUNCIL

Representative, Mr. Mark Jornd, reported that nine new courses and two new curriculums were approved at their last meeting. They also approved abbreviation changes to the physical education courses to work with the new Colleague preferences.

ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE No Report

REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette, Executive Director of Administrative Services, reported a large number of scholarships have been awarded to date. There is still time to apply for a scholarship until June 30, 2024.

ACCREDITATION

Dr. Chad Copple, VP of Institutional Effectiveness, stated he and several others are heading to Chicago this weekend for the HLC Conference.

ERP

Dr. Chad Copple, reported they are no longer registering students in PowerCampus, rather, fall schedules will be registered in the new Colleague system. There have been a few technical issues that have since been resolved. Sesser-Valier high school student will be the first students to actually work in the new system this Friday. Work is continuing on Instant Enrollment, Insights, ACI, EAB Navigate and Ellucian Apply.

OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT

NO REPORT

PUBLIC COMMENT

NA

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

Mr. Wilkerson gave acknowledgement on Mr. Greg Hollmann’s work for the Eclipse and allowed Greg to report on the event. Five thousand eclipse glasses were given away including two thousand through Marketing’s help with mailings. Friday the Mt. Vernon 5th graders came for an eclipse presentation, and Community Education held a class that evening as well. Greg thanked everyone for their help.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, at 7:31PM 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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