Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees #501 Met May 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
ROLL CALL/ATTENDANCE
Chair, Bill Hawley convened a special meeting of the Board of Trustees at 6:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Building on the Kaskaskia College main campus and remotely. Trustees present at the meeting in person were Jim Beasley, Bill Hawley, Bryan Holthaus, Louis Kalert, Jim Mason, Laura Wedekemper, Linda Stover, and Student Alexis Enke.
College staff members attending in person were President , George Evans, Susan Batchelor, Judy Hemker, Jennings Carter, Daniel Powell, Craig Roper, Travis Henson, Brian Atchison, and Cathy Quick.
Media attending remotely were Tyler Perkins from WJBD Radio, and Addison Applegate from the Centralia Sentinel. Also attending were Jeffrey and Kelly Brown.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Hawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION
President Evans recognized the guests in attendance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION
RESOLUTION 21-19
RECOGNIZING SERVICE OF CURRENT TRUSTEE, JIM MASON
Motion by Jim Beasley to approve Resolution 21-19, recognizing Trustee, Jim Mason for service since his appointment to the Board in November 2019. Roll call:
Beasley yes Mason yes
Hawley yes Stover yes
Holthaus yes Wedekemper yes
Kalert yes Enke yes
Motion was approved.
Mr. Mason came forward and was presented with a plaque of appreciation.
RESOLUTION 21-20
RESULTS OF APRIL 6, 2021 CONSOLIDATE ELECTION
Motion by Linda Stover to adopt Resolution 21-20, there by recognizing the results of the April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election and declaring Laura Wedekemper, Jeffrey J. Brown, and Louis B. Kalert elected to fill full 6-year terms and Jim Beasley elected to fill a 2-year unexpired term to the Kaskaskia Community College 501 Board of Trustees.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Mason yes
Hawley yes Stover yes
Holthaus yes Wedekemper yes
Kalert yes Enke yes
Motion was approved.
OATH OF OFFICE
Laura Wedekemper, Jeffrey J. Brown, Louis B. Kalert and Jim Beasley came forward and repeated the oath of office administered by Board Chair, Bill Hawley. Mr. Brown took a seat at the table, Mr. Mason left the meeting and the meeting continued.
REORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President Evans took the gavel and asked for nominations for the position of Chairman of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees.
CHAIRMAN
Trustee, Jim Beasley nominated Bill Hawley for Chairman of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees. Trustee, Louis Kalert seconded the motion. With no additional nominations received, President Evans closed nominations and asked for a roll call vote.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Mason yes
Hawley yes Stover yes
Holthaus yes Wedekemper yes
Kalert yes Enke yes
Bill Hawley was elected Chairman of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees; he took the gavel and the meeting continued.
VICE CHAIRMAN
Chairman Hawley opened nominations for Vice Chairman of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees. Trustee Laura Wedekemper nominated Linda Stover for the position of Vice Chairman of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees. Trustee Louis Kalert seconded the nomination. With no further nominations received, Chairman Hawley closed the nominations, and asked for a roll call vote. Roll call:
Beasley yes Mason yes
Hawley yes Stover yes
Holthaus yes Wedekemper yes
Kalert yes Enke yes
Linda Stover was elected Vice Chairman of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees.
SECRETARY
Chairman Hawley opened nominations for Secretary of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees. Trustee Louis Kalert nominated Laura Wedekemper for the Secretary position. Trustee Linda Stover seconded the nomination. With no further nominations received, Chairman Hawley closed the nominations, and asked for a roll call vote.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Mason yes
Hawley yes Stover yes
Holthaus yes Wedekemper yes
Kalert yes Enke yes
Laura Wedekemper was elected Secretary of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees.
APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2021.
Chairman Hawley made the following appointments for 2021.
ICCTA Representative – Jim Beasley
ICCTA Alternate Representative – Laura Wedekemper
Foundation Trustee & Director Representative – Bryan Holthaus
SCIGA Representative – Louis Kalert
Friends of Fine Arts Representative – Linda Stover
Alumni & Friends – No appointment at this time
KCSA Representative – Jeffrey Brown
ESTABLISH DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS
Motion by Jim Beasley to continue to hold the meetings of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Kaskaskia College.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Mason yes
Hawley yes Stover yes
Holthaus yes Wedekemper yes
Kalert yes Enke yes
Motion was approved.
2021 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Chairman Hawley on behalf of the Board of Trustees announced the 2021 Kaskaskia College Distinguished Service Award be awarded to Cathy Quick. Chairman Hawley presented Cathy with the award.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Jim Beasley to adjourn. All members voted yes by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
https://www.kaskaskia.edu/media/web-assets/documents/board-minutes-amp-agendas/may/05-03-2021-Special-Meeting-Minutes.pdf
Alerts Sign-up