Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees #501 Met April 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
ROLL CALL/ATTENDANCE
Chair, Bill Hawley convened a regular 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, Laura Wedekemper Linda Stover, and Student Trustee Larissa Hoffman. Trustee Jim Mason was absent.
College staff members attending were President , George Evans, Susan Batchelor, Judy Hemker, Julie Obermark, Jill Hercules, Jennings Carter, George Kriss, Travis Henson, Cary Day, Karol Potter, Todd Wagner, Robert Jarvis, and Cathy Quick. Dennis Weedman and Kent Flores, Legal Counsel from Robbins Schwartz were in attendance.
Media attending remotely were Bruce Kropp from WJBD Radio, and Bryan Hunt from Breese Journal. Journalism student, Hailey Spinner, attended the meeting. Jon Carroll from Poettker Construction was in attendance as well as Brent Taylor of Gonzalez Engineering.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Hawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION
President Evans recognized the guests in attendance.
Robert Jervis, Assistant Professor of Architectural Design and Building Technology; Jon Carroll of Poettker Construction; and Brent Taylor of Gonzalez Companies presented the new design for reconstruction of the College’s west parking lot.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
RESOLUTION 21-11
RECOGNIZING CURRENT STUDENT TRUSTEE
Motion by Linda Stover to approve Resolution 21-11, thereby recognizing Larissa Hoffman for serving as Student Trustee from April 2020 to April 2021.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Hoffman yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
Larissa was presented with a plaque honoring her for representing the Kaskaskia College students.
SEATING OF 2021-2022 STUDENT TRUSTEE
Newly elected Student Trustee, Alexis Enke, came forward and took the oath of office from Chair Hawley. Student Trustee Enke then took a seat at the table and the meeting continued.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda include:
A. March 22, 2021 Minutes
B. March 24, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes
Ratification and approval of disbursements and payrolls for April 2021 which includes travel reimbursements for board members and College employees if any requested reimbursement exceeds maximum allowable costs, Treasurer
Report, Budget Report, Personnel Report, Foundation Report, and Kaskaskia College Sports Association Report. Administrative Reports include Administrative Services Report, Instructional Services Report, Student Services Report, and Executive Services Report to include the Annual Plan monthly update from each department.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
OLD UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Louis Kalert to enter into closed session in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act, pursuant to Section 2(c) specific items:
(6) The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body, and
(11) Litigation when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed session.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved and the meeting entered closed session at 6:40 p.m.
Motion by Jim Beasley to leave closed session and resume open session.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved, closed session ended, and open session resumed at 7:02 p.m.
APPROVAL OF RETIREMENT
PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH
Motion by Linda Stover to approve the retirement of Steve Normansell as Professor of English, effective July 1, 2021.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION
GRANT FACILITATOR
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the resignation of Kristi Hofferber as Grant Facilitator effective April 5, 2021.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM Motion by Louis Kalert to approve the resignation of Michelle Wessel as Associate Professor of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program effective May 14, 2021.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER Motion by Louis Kalert to approved the employment of Erin Campbell as
Instructional Designer, effective May 3, 2021 at an annual salary of $70,000. This position is partially grant funded by the Title III grant.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF FACULTY RANK PROMOTION RECOMMENDATIONS Motion by Linda Stover to approve the following faculty rank promotion recommendations.
From Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
Scott Crothers
K.C. Strieker
From Associate Professor to Professor
Clint Stevens
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 21-12
REAPPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL/MANAGERIAL AND EXECUTIVE/MANAGERIAL EMPLOYEES
Motion by Jim Beasley to adopt Resolution 21-12, thereby approving the recommendation of reappointment for 2021-2022 of the full-time and part-time Kaskaskia College Professional/Managerial and Executive/Managerial employees listed below, subject to terms and conditions of the individual personnel contracts issued by the President of the College to each employee.
Amy Troutt Cheryl Boehne Mimi Polczynski Alan Boerngen Cheryl Twenhafel Jody Roper Catherine Karrick Christine Wheeler Mitch Koester Eric (Todd) Wagner Craig Roper Nancy Mattson Jill Hercules Cydney Richardson Kathleen Crain Don Bade Jenna Astroth Pamala Smith Judy Hemker Franceska Windler Patricia Mefford Julie Obermark Jacob Frazier Kelsey Tate Kellie Henegar Janice Eischens Rachel Varel Susan Batchelor Jenna Lammers Maria Zimmermann Suzanne Christ Jennings Carter Sandra Laurent Travis Henson Jessica Ingersoll-Pauling Sandra Neabuhr Christina Cody Jill Klostermann Spahne Jenkins Madison Reuss Janet Fontenot Staci Palm Ronald Kwiatkowski Joyce Pryor Stacy Arning
George Kriss Kimberly Rahar Thomas Henegar Shara Smith Kristin Gebke Tiffany Hixenbaugh Brittnie Chambers Kristin Williams Timothy Wight Catherine LeGrand Laura Finley Wendy Blythe Charlee Fritsche-George Laura Sheathelm Wesley Lindsey Cary Day Laura Vahlkamp Yvette Glasgow Alana Bierman Lauri Dougherty Yvonne Hallam Brandon Richter Lisa Bowman Zachary McGeehon Brian Hancock Lois Kellermann Michael Conley Bruce Fischer Michael Stone Michelle Sarver Carrie Hancock Michelle O'Laughlin Nicholas Rahar Paige Webster Seth Orrill Shelby Guthrie Stephen Durbin Traci Masau
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS A motion was made by Linda Stover to enter into a settlement agreement and release of claims with former College employee Victoria Crowell in the amount of $50,000 to be paid by the College's insurer Wright Specialty Insurance.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 21-13
AWARD BID FOR VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS PROJECT Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 21-13, thereby awarding the bid for the Vehicle Charging Stations Project to Kohrmann Electrical of Bartelso, Illinois in the total amount of $27,902 with the addition of two additional vehicle charging stations at the cost of $11,194 for the total contract price of $39,096. This project is funded by a grant from the Illinois Green Economy Network.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 21-14
REJECT BIDS SUBMITTED FOR PURCHASE OF HAMILTON G5 MECHANICAL VENTILATIOR
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 21-14, thereby rejecting the bids submitted for the purchase of a Hamilton G5 Mechanical Ventilator.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 21-15
PURCHASE OF A REFURBISHED ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 21-15, approving the purchase of a refurbished ultrasound system from Midwest Imaging Corporation of St. Charles, Missouri in the amount of $34,900. This project is funded by the College Perkins Grant.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 21-16
PURCHASE OF A MULTI-STATION MECHATRONICS TRAINING SYSTEM Motion by Louis Kalert to adopt Resolution 21-16, approving the purchase of the Amatrol multi-station mechatronics training system from Moss Education & Industrial Training Solutions of Johnston, Iowa in the amount of $45,480. This project is funded through the College Title III Grant.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 21-17
PUCHASE OF DE-ESCALATION SIMULATOR
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 21-17, approving the purchase of a de-escalation simulator from MILO Range of Ann Arbor, Michigan in the amount of $29,985. This purchase is made with funds from federal stimulus funding received in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Alexis Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 21-18
DISPOSAL OF COLLEGE PROPERTY
Motion by Jim Beasley to adopt Resolution 21-18, thereby declaring equipment listed as no longer needed for College purposes, and approving administration to dispose of such equipment according to College Policy 2.6001.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
FIRST READINGS OF POLICIES
First readings were heard for the Appointment Status and Length of Appointment Policy 4.2500 revision, Award of Excellence Policy 4.8000 revision, and new Reverse Transfer Policy 5.2203
SCHEDULE SPECIAL MEETING
Motion by Linda Stover to hold a special meeting May 3, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at Kaskaskia College. This meeting will be held for elected Trustees to take the oath of office and to reorganize the Board for 2021-2022.
Roll call:
Beasley yes Stover yes
Hawley yes Wedekemper yes
Holthaus yes Enke yes
Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. Employment of IT Services and Support Coordinator
B. Employment of Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences
C. Employment of Grant Coordinator
D. Employment of Title III Director
E. Approval of Purchase of Student Retention Software
F. Approval of Sale of Salem Building
G. Approval of Lease of Kaskaskia College Vandalia Land to YMCA of Fayette County
H. Resolution Providing Public Inspection, Availability and Public Hearing Notification Re: Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
I. Resolution of Approval of Bid for BiPolar Ionization Unit Installation
J. Approval of Purchase of Customer Relations Management Module
K. Approve the Reallocation of Funds to the Parking Lot and Roadway Replacement/Improvements – Phase III Project (PHS Project)
L. Approval of Bid for Vocational Annex HVAC Unit Installation
M. Approval of Vendor to Provide Photo Copier Services
N. Presentation of Tentative Budget
O. Approval of Vendor for Vending Services
P. New Spending Authority Policy
TRUSTEE AND PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS AND REPORTS
STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT, ALEXIS ENKE
Alexis Enke thanked the Trustees and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
Student life recently held the spring picnic and student forum with the President. Upcoming student life events include
• Final exams and graduation
• a retreat for students during finals week.
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS
President Evans welcomed Alexis to the Board. Graduation is scheduled for May 14 with plans to hold the ceremony on the soccer field. There is also a plan B in the case of inclement weather.
At the May 3 meeting we will recognize Jim Mason for his service to the board and to the College.
The Geary Student Loft design has been recognized as a finalist in the 2021 Building St. Louis Awards sponsored by the St. Louis Business Journal.
The draft report from the recent Higher Learning Commission visit is very positive. We look forward to sharing it.
We are looking forward to sharing the architects’ in-depth analysis of the proposed projects and our recommendations for improvements.
There were a lot of positive comments received during the recent student forum. It is clear students want face-to-face classes.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Jim Beasley to adjourn. All members voted yes by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
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