Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees #501 Dec. 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
ROLL CALL/ATTENDANCE
Vice Chair, Linda Stover convened a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees (Board) at 6:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center on the Kaskaskia College (College) main campus. Trustees present at the meeting in person were Jim Beasley, Jeff Brown, Bryan Holthaus, Louis Kalert, Linda Stover, Laura Wedekemper, and Student Trustee Alexis Enke. Trustee Bill Hawley attended the meeting remotely.
Dennis Weedman, Legal Counsel from Robbins Schwartz attended the meeting remotely.
College staff members attending in person were President George Evans, Dr. Susan Batchelor, Cheryl Boehne, Alan Boerngen, Cary Day, Joy Fitts, Judy Hemker, Jill Hercules, Megan Holtmann, George Kriss, Traci Masau, Julie Obermark, Karol Potter, Craig Roper, Amy Troutt, and Todd Wagner
Media attending in person was Steven Stilt of the Centralia Sentinel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Stover led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION
President Evans recognized the following in-person guests in attendance: Jon Looney, President of ICCTA; Jim Reed, Executive Director of ICCTA; Jessica Evans; and Danny Stover.
ICCTA AWARD PRESENTATION
Jon Looney, President of ICCTA and Jim Reed, Executive Director of ICCTA attended the meeting and the dinner held before the meeting in celebration of the awards presented. Mr. Looney addressed the crowd commending the active participation of the College Trustees in ICCTA. The Trustees are very instrumental and bring different thinking in a positive way. Laura Wedekemper is currently serving as the Chairman of the Awards Committee.
Jim Looney presented the 30-year Trustee Award to Jim Beasley and commended Mr. Beasley on his commitment to community service speaking to the various leadership rolls he has held within the ICCTA during his tenure as a Trustee. Mr. Beasley accepted the award and thanked the College and ICCTA for all they do on behalf of our community.
Jim Looney then presented the Ethical Leadership Award from 2020 to Mr. Beasley on behalf of Dr. Dee Boswell. Dr. Boswell served the Kaskaskia Foundation for twenty years and is being honored for his compassion and integrity.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was given.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda include
Approval of November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ratification and approval of disbursements and payrolls for November, 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, Kaskaskia College Sports Association Report, and Kaskaskia College Friends of Fine Arts Report. Administrative Reports include Administrative Services Report, Instructional Services Report, Student Services Report, and Executive Services Report.
Motion by Jim Beasley to approve the consent agenda items as presented.
Roll call:
Jeff Brown yes Louis Kalert yes
Bill Hawley yes Linda Stover yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Alexis Enke yes
Motion was approved.
OLD UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION
No closed session was held.
RESOLUTION 21-58
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE DISTRICT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING CLAIMS AGAINST SAID COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND REFUNDING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF A DIRECT ANNUAL TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID BONDS TO THE PURCHASER THEREOF.
Vice Chair Stover shared that the Board is now asked to consider a resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $40 M General Obligation Bonds of the District, for the purpose of paying claims against said Community College District and refunding certain outstanding bonds of said District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof.
The resolution being considered this evening sets the high end, not to exceed, parameters for the sale of the bonds that will fund the 2021 debt certificates issued for the capital projects, estimated not to exceed $24.2 M, plus the refunding (or refinancing) of the remaining 2012 bonds of the College, estimated not to exceed $15.8 M. The resolution also establishes the levy for the payback of said bonds. The parameters include the par amount of the bond issue, the interest rate, and the term of the bonds. The passage of this resolution does not mean any bonds have been sold. The final rates will be set when the bond sale occurs. The bond sale is currently scheduled for early January.
Motion by Bryan Holthaus and seconded by Bill Hawley to approve
Resolution 21-58.
Roll call:
Jeff Brown yes Louis Kalert yes
Bill Hawley yes Linda Stover yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Alexis Enke yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 21-59
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PHS FY23 ALLOCATION
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 21-59 approving the recommended Protection, Health, and Safety Projects for Fiscal Year 2023 for repair and alteration as follows:
| CDB Remaining Match for West Parking Lot | $180,236 |
| Capital Projects FY2022-FY2025
(Capital Projects to include Main Campus Classroom Modernization and Renovations, Adult Education and Career Services Renovation, Business Office Renovation, Main Campus Heating, Ventilation and Cooling Upgrades, Admissions Area Renovation and Modernization, Fine and Performing Arts Renovation and Gymnasium Replacement to be Funded by PHS, Bond Proceeds and Other Funding) | $768,594 |
| TOTAL | $948,830 |
RESOLUTION 21-60
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GONZALEZ COMPANIES, LLC TO PROCEED WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ST ANNEX PARKING LOT AND ENTRYWAY AND THE EAST PARKING LOT (REFERENDUM FUNDING) Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 21-60 authorizing Gonzales Companies, LLC, to proceed with the professional services to include preparation of construction documents and the bidding process for the ST Annex Parking Lot
and Entryway and the East Parking Lot with each project to be funded as part of the bond referendum.
Roll call:
Jeff Brown yes Louis Kalert yes
Bill Hawley yes Linda Stover yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Alexis Enke yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 21-61
RESOLUTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF SECOND YEAR PROBATIONARY FACULTY TO THIRD-YEAR STATUS, THIRD YEAR PROBATIONARY FACULTY TO TENURE, AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF TENURE FACULTY
Motion by Louis Kalert to adopt Resolution 21-61 approving the following personnel items:
• First-Year Probationary Faculty Members Recommended For Second-Year Probationary Employment
Career and Technical Education
Suzanne Arndt
• Third-Year Probationary Faculty Members Recommended For Tenure Employment
Nursing/Allied Health
Cheryl Rushing
• Tenured Faculty Granted Continued Tenure Employment
Career and Technical Education
Charles DeBernardi
Aaron Heinzmann
Robert Jervis
Kerri Richards
Arts and Sciences
Jay Garrett
Julie Littrell
David Quinn
Peter Vig
Brandi Wilkins
Nursing/ Allied Health
Sharon Elwood
Nichole Macon
Tessa Opfer
Lori Schmidt
KC Striker
Roll call:
Jeff Brown yes Louis Kalert yes
Bill Hawley yes Linda Stover yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Alexis Enke yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Motion by Jim Beasley to accept the retirement of Bruce Fischer as the Director of Institutional Effectiveness effective October 31, 2022.
Roll call:
Jeff Brown yes Louis Kalert yes
Bill Hawley yes Linda Stover yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Alexis Enke yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF POSITION OF MATH TRANSITION SUCCESS COACH (GRANT-FUNDED, PENDING GRANT APPROVAL)
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the position of and search for a full-time Math Transition Success Coach with salary range of $45,000 - $50,000.
Roll call:
Jeff Brown yes Louis Kalert yes
Bill Hawley yes Linda Stover yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Alexis Enke yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL DEANS’ COORDINATOR (REPLACEMENT POSITION)
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the hire of Jamie Moergen as the Instructional Deans’ Coordinator effective January 3, 2022, with an annual starting salary of $45,000 with eligibility for fringe benefits.
Roll call:
Jeff Brown yes Louis Kalert yes
Bill Hawley yes Linda Stover yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Alexis Enke yes
Motion was approved.
The employment of Jamie Moergen in this position is an example of upward mobility. Jamie has been employed by the College for 12 years.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF BRIDGE & ICAPS COORDINATOR* (ADULT EDUCATION/GRANT FUNDED)
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the hire of Julie Boswell as Adult Education & Literacy Bridge & ICAPS Coordinator at an annual salary of $37,500 with eligibility for fringe benefits.
Roll call:
Jeff Brown yes Louis Kalert yes
Bill Hawley yes Linda Stover yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Alexis Enke yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATE PROGRAM WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION AT CENTRALIA CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the proposed 10-credit hour Warehouse and Distribution Certificate at Centralia Correctional Center starting during the Spring 2022 semester.
Roll call:
Jeff Brown yes Louis Kalert yes
Bill Hawley yes Linda Stover yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Alexis Enke yes
Motion was approved.
The need for this program was identified during negotiation of the agreement with IDOC last year. The program is state-funded as part of the IDOC grant. This class will accommodate 15 students. A feasibility study was conducted and there is a strong need for logistics and warehouse training in this area.
LAB FEE CHANGES – INFORMATIONAL ONLY
The document outlining course lab fees for 2022-2023 was submitted for review and the fees will be approved at the January 24, 2022 meeting.
RESOLUTION 21-62
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL AND NEED TO KEEP CONFIDENTIAL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
Motion by Louis Kalert to approve the resolution determining that closed session minutes from June 28, 2021; July 26, 2021; and September 27, 2021 shall remain confidential.
Roll call:
Jeff Brown yes Louis Kalert yes
Bill Hawley yes Linda Stover yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Alexis Enke yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 21-63
RESOLUTION FOR ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION AUDIO RECORDINGS Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve Resolution 20-60 approving the destruction of audio recordings from March 25, 2019; April 22, 2019; June 24, 2019; November 18, 2019; November 25, 2019; December 18, 2019; April 27, 2020; and May 18, 2020 closed sessions and authorizing the Executive Assistant to the President to destroy the recordings, pursuant to normal procedure.
Roll call:
Jeff Brown yes Louis Kalert yes
Bill Hawley yes Linda Stover yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Alexis Enke yes
Motion was approved.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. Approval of Perkins Project Coordinator
B. Approval of Employment of Warehouse and Distribution Instructor CCC (Contract Funded)
C. Approval of Employment of Industrial Technology Instructor at FCI Greenville (FDOC Contract)
D. Update of Bookstore Transition (January)
E. Approval of Purchase of Vehicle/Trailer Storage Building
F. Approval of Vendor to Provide Photo Copier Services
G. Approval of Vendor for Vending Services
H. Lab Fees (January)
I. Tuition & Fees 2023
J. Club Allocations
TRUSTEE AND PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS AND REPORTS
STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT
Alexis Enke reported the following:
• The annual student satisfaction survey closed on November 29, 2021. A total of 352 individuals completed the survey.
• The annual Secret Santa giving project helped 19 families which included 52 children.
• Fall semester ends December 10, 2021
• Spring semester begins January 10, 2022
• The Main Campus, Education Centers and bookstore will be open on Saturday – January 8, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for students to enroll in classes if they have not already done so and to pick up materials from the bookstore.
• A “Welcome Back” breakfast sponsored by clubs and organizations will be offered on Wednesday - January 26, 2022.
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS
• President Evans recognized Steve Durbin and Kim Rahar who lead a campus-wide effort to gather food and materials for the victims of the Mayfield, Kentucky tornado.
• The President’s Christmas Celebration held on December 8th was well-attended.
• President Evans thanked the Board of Trustees for the additional time off provided during the holiday break. It is a well-deserved break for employees during these trying times.
• The College will continue to monitor COVID-19 activity in the area and will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff.
• President Evans recognized the members of President’s Cabinet and all of those who have been involved with the planning of the referendum projects. Judy Hemker and her team were specifically recognized for their hard work with all of the document preparation, reporting etc. which was involved with the referendum request.
• The referendum projects are in the design phase.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
In closing the Trustees each thanked President Evans and the College staff for their commitment to the College and another great year working through the Covid-19 Pandemic and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and encourages staff to enjoy the needed time off over the break.
Chairman Hawley shared a thank you note from the Business Office thanking the Board of Trustees for the additional time off during the holidays to enjoy time with their families.
Chairman Hawley personally thanked the KC family for their support during a very trying time for he and his wife during the loss of a child. Chairman Hawley also shared a thank you from the family of Barbara Adams.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Jim Beasley to adjourn. All members voted yes by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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