Steve Heisner, Chairperson | Shawnee Community College
Steve Heisner, Chairperson | Shawnee Community College
Shawnee Community College District #531 Board of Trustees met Sept. 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
A regular meeting of Shawnee Community College District No. 531 Board of Trustees was held September 19, 2024 in the Education Center and via Zoom. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Steve Heisner.
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. A Few Moments of Voluntary Prayer and Reflection
IV. Roll Call
The roll call was as follows:
| Present | Trustee | Present | Trustee | |
| Mr. James Darden | √ | Ms. Tiffany Schultz | ||
| √ | Mr. Michael Deno (Advisory Vote) | √ | Ms. Deborah Shelton-Yates | |
| √ | Ms. Nancy Holt | √ | Ms. Andrea Witthoft, Vice Chairperson | |
| √ | Ms. April Moore, Secretary | √ | Mr. Steve Heisner, Chairperson |
Dr. Tim Taylor, President
Dr. April Teske, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Chris Clark, Vice President of Administrative Services
Jeff McGoy, Vice President of Student Affairs
Felicia Rouse, Executive Director of Human Resources
Kevin Hunsperger, Executive Director of Public Information & Marketing
Sabrina Black, Interim Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Mandy Hannan, Dean of Allied Health and Nursing
Dr. Kristin Shelby, Dean of Transfer & Adult Education
Kristy Stephenson, Dean of Career & Technical Programs
Jesse Smith-Fulia, Faculty, S.C.E.A. President
Wendy Harris, Faculty, Department Chair
Karen McGoy, Payroll Specialist
Teale Betts, Coordinator of High School Partnerships & Pathways
Dwayne Fehrenbacher, Director of Information Technology
Adrian Fox, Events Coordinator
Jonathan Van Meter, Computer Services Specialist
Dr. Dane Muckler, Curriculum Development Manager
John Schneider, Attorney
Tina Dudley, Executive Assistant
Becky Hawes, Executive Assistant (via Zoom)
Jackie Hamilton-Smith, Executive Assistant (via Zoom)
Chris Huff, Dreamscapes Learn (via Zoom)
V. Agenda & Addendums
| ACTION – 1
A motion was made by Deborah Shelton-Yates and seconded by Andrea Witthoft to approve the Agenda and Addendums as presented. On roll call vote, the members voted as follows: D. Shelton-Yates, N. Holt, S. Heisner, A. Moore, A Witthoft, and T. Schultz all voted Yea. J. Darden was absent. The Chairperson declared the motion carried. |
• Dwayne Fehrenbacher introduced Adrian Fox, Events Coordinator
VII. Communications
• The Student Trustee report was previously provided and there were no further additions.
• The Faculty report was previously provided and there were no further updates.
• The President’s report was previously provided and there were no further updates.
• Senior Leadership reports were previously provided.
• The Saints Foundation report was previously provided and there were no further updates.
• The ICCTA was provided during the meeting and read aloud to attendees.
VIII. Monitoring Reports & Board Policy Review
A. Semi-Annual Facilities Report - Accepted
B. Semi-Annual Information Technology Report - Accepted
| ACTION – 2
A motion was made by Nancy Holt and seconded by Michael Deno to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. On roll call vote, the members voted as follows: D. Shelton-Yates, N. Holt, S. Heisner, A. Moore, A. Witthoft, and T. Schultz all voted Yea. J. Darden was absent. The Chairperson declared the motion carried. |
A. Disposition of Minutes from 08/15/2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes-APPROVED
B. Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report-APPROVED
C. Consideration for Ratification of August Bills-APPROVED
D. Acceptance of Personnel Report-APPROVED
E. Acceptance of the Clery Report-APPROVED
X. Shared Governance – Administrative Update
A. Acceptance of the FY25 Shared Governance Manual
B. New Policies
i. A3100 Admissions &Records Excellence
ii. A3200 Financial Aid Excellence
iii. A3300 Recruiting & Enrollment Excellence
B. New/Revised Operating Standard
i. A2100.70 Competency Based Education
ii. A5500.10 Travel on College Business
XI. A. DREAMSCAPE LEARN IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Chris Huff presented on Dreamscape Learn. Trustee Witthoft was appointed to attend the upcoming tour of the Dreamscape Learn experience on October 21 & 22, 2024, on the campus of Arizona State University.
XI. B. CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION OF THE MPA FRAMEWORK FOR FY25
| ACTION – 3
A motion was made by Deborah Shelton-Yates and seconded by Tiffany Schultz to adopt the MPA framework for FY25 and authorize the CEO to execute each agreement as it is ratified and returned by the high school. On roll call vote, the members voted as follows: D. Shelton-Yates, N. Holt, S. Heisner, A. Moore, A. Witthoft, and T. Schultz all voted Yea. J. Darden was absent. The Chairperson declared the motion carried. |
The Board Finance Committee will work with the President’s office to schedule the meeting.
XI. D. LEADERSHIP TRAINING – SUCCESS INSIGHT REPORT PROCESS
All Trustees are interested in participating in the Leadership Training. Attendance will be coordinated through the President’s Office.
XI. E CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION STUDY BID
| ACTION – 4
A motion was made by Michael Deno and seconded by Deborah Shelton-Yates to award the lowest qualifying bid submitted by Gallagher, in the amount of $47,900 and authorize the CEO to initiate the purchase process. On roll call vote, the members voted as follows: D. Shelton-Yates, N. Holt, S. Heisner, A. Moore, A. Witthoft, and T. Schultz all voted Yea. J. Darden was absent. The Chairperson declared the motion carried. |
| ACTION – 5
A motion was made by April Moore and seconded by Tiffany Schultz to approve the FY25 Budget for Shawnee Community College District 531 as presented. On roll call vote, the members voted as follows: D. Shelton-Yates, N. Holt, S. Heisner, A. Moore, A. Witthoft, and T. Schultz all voted Yea. J. Darden was absent. The Chairperson declared the motion carried. |
| ACTION – 6
A motion was made by Nancy Holt and seconded by Deborah Shelton-Yates to authorize the President to file the FY25 Budget with ICCB, as outlined in the Administrative Rules. On roll call vote, the members voted as follows: D. Shelton-Yates, N. Holt, S. Heisner, A. Moore, A. Witthoft, and T. Schultz all voted Yea. J. Darden was absent. The Chairperson declared the motion carried. |
No motion necessary
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
| ACTION – 7
A motion was made by Andrea Witthoft and seconded by Deborah Shelton-Yates to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:45pm for the purpose of: A. Consideration of Extension, Alteration, Performance, or Compensation of Employees’ Employment pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) B. Consideration of Approval of Items That May Lead or Have Led to Litigation pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11) On roll call vote, the members voted as follows: D. Shelton-Yates, N. Holt, S. Heisner, A. Moore, A. Witthoft, and T. Schultz all voted Yea. J. Darden was absent. The Chairperson declared the motion carried. |
| ACTION – 8
A motion was made by Deborah Shelton-Yates and seconded by Nancy Holt to adjourn out of Executive Session at 8:55pm. On roll call vote, the members voted as follows: D. Shelton-Yates, N. Holt, S. Heisner, A. Moore, A. Witthoft, and T. Schultz all voted Yea. J. Darden was absent. The Chairperson declared the motion carried. |
| ACTION – 9
A motion was made by Michael Deno and seconded by Deborah Shelton-Yates to approve the minutes of the Executive Session held on September 19, 2024. On roll call vote, the members voted as follows: D. Shelton-Yates, N. Holt, S. Heisner, A. Moore, A. Witthoft, and T. Schultz all voted Yea. J. Darden was absent. The Chairperson declared the motion carried. |
XIII. A. CONSIDERATION FOR AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO HIRE AN INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
| ACTION – 10
A motion was made by Nancy Holt and seconded by Andrea Witthoft to authorize the President to enter into an agreement to hire an Interim Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness following prescribed protocol. On roll call vote, the members voted as follows: D. Shelton-Yates, N. Holt, S. Heisner, A. Moore, A. Witthoft, and T. Schultz all voted Yea. J. Darden was absent. The Chairperson declared the motion carried. |
Deborah Shelton-Yates, Liaison to the Saints Foundation, encouraged the purchase of raffle tickets in support of Foundation initiatives.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
| ACTION – 11
A motion was made by Andrea Witthoft and seconded by Deborah Shelton-Yates to adjourn at 9:00 pm. On roll call vote, the members voted as follows: D. Shelton-Yates, N. Holt, S. Heisner, A. Moore, A. Witthoft, and T. Schultz all voted Yea. J. Darden was absent. The Chairperson declared the motion carried. |
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