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Rend Lake College Board of Trustees met May 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:

Dr. David Asbery

Mr. Ron Daniels

Mr. Brian Dorris

Mr. Jeff Jones

Mr. Larry Manning

Mr. Tony Wielt

Mr. Wyatt Hamson (Student Trustee)

Those absent were:

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, Mrs. Lori Ragland, Mr. Kent McKown, Mr. Donnie Millenbine, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, Mr. Greg Hollmann, Mr. Mark Jornd, Mrs. Vickie Schulte, Mrs. Jena Jensik, Mrs. Mallory Howell

DEPARTMENT

PRESENTATION Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette presented an overview of the Event Center usage. Over 9,000 people had used the space in 2023 with an increase of 60+ additional events held there in 2024. President Wilkerson expressed the increase of events necessitated the hiring of a part-time Event Coordinator.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Monday-Thursday, June 24-27, 2024; varied times

Kids Camps

Varies (schedule online)

2. Thursday, June 27, 2024; 2pm

LPN Pinning

Theater

3. Wednesday, July 31, 2024; 8am-1pm

Fall Warrior Days

Event Center

4. Wednesday, August 07, 2024; 8am-1pm

Fall Warrior Days

Event Center

5. Friday, August 16, 2024; 8am-3pm

Student Success Day

Ina Campus

6. Saturday, August 17, 2024; 8am-1pm

Super Saturday

Admin, ACA, Event Center

7. Monday, August 19, 2024;

First Day of Classes

All Campuses

8. Tuesday, August 27, 2024; 9:30am-1:30pm

Red Cross Blood Drive

South Oasis

9. Thursday, September 5, 2024; 12pm Start

RLCF 45th Annual Golf Outing

Rend Lake Golf Course

MOTION FOR

EXECUTIVE SESSION NA

RESUME OPEN MEETING NA

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

1. Approval of April 09, 2024 Meeting Minutes;*

2. Course/Curriculum Approvals;*

3. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 3.1105 – Workweek and Computation of Hourly Rate of Pay for Full Time Employees (SECOND READING);*

4. Permission to Terminate Rend Lake College Policy 5.1510 – Cashing of Personal Checks (SECOND READING);*

5. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 3.1405 – Victims Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) (SECOND READING);*

6. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 3.1510 – Family Bereavement Leave (SECOND READING)*

Mr. Jones made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as recommend; seconded by Mr. Wielt.

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 REVISIONS TO REND LAKE COLLEGE POLICY 1.1400 – MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

(FIRST READING) Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 1.1400 – Meetings of the Board, first reading, effective June 11, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to approve revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 1.1400 – Meetings of the Board, first reading, effective June 11, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Daniels. 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. Daniels 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. Wielt. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

PERMISSION TO ISSUE RFP FOR CAMPUS SIGNATE REDESIGN AND INSTALLATION Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to issue a request for proposal for the redesign and installation of building signage, campus maps and directing signs for Rend Lake College, Ina Campus.

As recommend, Mr. Dorris made a motion to issue a request for proposal for the redesign and installation of building signage, campus maps and directing signs for Rend Lake College, Ina Campus. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

6:42pm - Dr. Asbury excused himself from the meeting.

6:43pm – Dr. Asbury returned to the meeting.

PERMISSION TO OBTAIN PRICING AND PURCHASE USED CLASS 7 BOX TRUCK Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to search the used market, obtain pricing, and proceed with the purchase of a used Class 7 box truck. This truck will be utilized for the truck driving program.

As recommended, Mr. Wielt made a motion to grant permission to search the used market, obtain pricing, and proceed with the purchase of a used Class 7 box truck. This truck will be utilized for the truck driving program. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hamson. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND AWARD PURCHASE OF VAN FOR COLLEGE FLEET Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to advertise for bids and award for the purchase of a 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L Van.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to grant permission to advertise for bids and award for the purchase of a2024 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L Van. This motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

PERMISSION TO OBTAIN PRICING AND PURCHASE A USED FORKLIFT Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to obtain pricing and proceed with the purchase of a used forklift, not to exceed $32,150.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to grant permission to obtain pricing and proceed with the purchase of a used forklift, not to exceed $32,150.

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

AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MANUFACTURING ACADEMY Mr. Wilkerson recommended to authorize the purchase of furniture for the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy in the amount of $120,753.63 effective May 14, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to authorize the purchase of furniture for the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy in the amount of $120,753.63 effective May 14, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

6:52pm – Dr. Asbury excused himself from the meeting.

APPROVAL OF EXCESS PROTECTION, HEALTH, AND SAFETY PROJECTS (EXCESS PHS LEVY) FOR FY24 Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to accept bids to replace air handler units for 34 & 35 in the Advanced Technology Center using Excess PHS Levy Funds for FY24.

As recommended, Mr. Wielt made a motion to grant permission to accept bids to replace air handler units for 34 & 35 in the Advanced Technology Center using Excess PHS Levy Funds for FY24. This motion was seconded by Mr. Daniels. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

6:54pm – Dr. Asbury returned to the meeting.

APPROVAL OF 2024-2025 HANDBOOKS Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the following 2024-2025 Handbooks as provided:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMTB)

Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMTP)

Medical Assistant (MA)

Medical Coding

Nursing

Pharmacy Technician

Phlebotomy

Radiologic Technology

Studio RLC

As recommend, Mr. Dorris made a motion to approve the following 2024-2025 Handbooks as provided:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMTB)

Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMTP)

Medical Assistant (MA)

Medical Coding

Nursing

Pharmacy Technician

Phlebotomy

Radiologic Technology

Studio RLC

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

PERSONNEL

RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION DIRECTOR OF APPRENTICESHIPS, COMMUNITY & CORPORATE EDUCATION Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Tonya Odum, Director of Apprenticeships, Community & Corporate Education, effective April 26, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Daniels made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Tonya Odum, Director of Apprenticeships, Community & Corporate Education, effective April 26, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hamson. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION NURSING INSTRCUTOR Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Sue Harmon, Nursing Instructor, effective May 16, 2024.

As recommended Mr. Dorris made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Sue Harmon, Nursing Instructor, effective May 16, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION SPECIALIST – FINANCIAL AID Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Lauren Turner, Financial Aid Specialist, effective May 10, 2024.

As recommended Mr. Wielt made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Lauren Turner, Financial Aid Specialist, effective May 10, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

APPOINTMENT SPECIALIST – PUBLIC INFORMATION Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Kendra Gregory 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 May 20, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Wielt made a motion to appoint Ms. Kendra Gregory 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 May 20, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, all voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes.

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 May 14, 2024.

As recommended, Mr. Jones made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented, effective May 14, 2024. This motion was seconded by Mr. Daniels.

On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

REPORTS

ACADEMIC COUNCIL Representative, Mr. Mark Jornd, reported an addition to the student handbook was approved with a new AI portion at their last meeting, April 30th. In addition,

three new math courses were approved.

ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE No Report

REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION Executive Director of Administrative Services, Cathy DeJarnette, reported 207 out of 338 applicants have been awarded a scholarship for Fall 2024, for a total of approximately $123,900. The scholarship application is open until June 1 and there are additional scholarship monies available. Nursing scholarships will be awarded this week, and will be an additional $12,000 to $15,000.

The next Foundation Board meeting is June 6, 2023.

The annual Foundation Golf Outing is scheduled for September 5 and planning work has begun.

The Game Plan groundbreaking is scheduled for October 24. Fundraising continues for the project. Currently there is $1.3mil committed to the project with at least one large deal that we should be able to make public this summer.

ACCREDITATION Dr. Chad Copple, VP of Institutional Effectiveness, stated the Higher Learning Commission gave approval to our substantive change request offering two CBE certificates in Welding Tech. Executive VP, Lori Ragland, is working with the departments on this project. Competency-based education (CBE) is going to be our Quality Initiative project this cycle.

A group from RLC attended the HLC Conference in Chicago last month. There were several prevalent topics

including AI, civic engagement, the FAFSA, benchmarking, gainful employment regulations, and more.

ERP Dr. Chad Copple, reported registration for Fall 2024 is continuing in Colleague. The remaining pieces to finish are the Financial Aid module and mentoring on our report writing module.

Online enrollment is now live, and work continues on the student retention and communication software purchased through a Title III grant. ACI payment service is functioning with some adjustments still needed.

Engagement frequency is decreasing due to completing the Core, Curriculum, Registration and Finance engagements. Dr. Copple gave credit to the IT department and other groups for their efforts to get historical data included in Colleague. President Wilkerson added our group has been working very hard and exceeding expectations with this project.

OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT Mr. Donnie Millenbine, Dean of Facilities Management & Campus Operations, reported the continuation of the lighting replacement project which has place some replaced lights on the bid site. A few have already sold.

PUBLIC COMMENT NA

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS Mr. Wilkerson gave an update on the status of the Allied Health Building in reaction to the Capital Development Board’s delayed commitment.

ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, at7:25PM all Trustees present voted aye in favor of adjourning.

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

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