Kaskaskia Community College District #501 Board of Trustees met July 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
ROLL CALL/ATTENDANCE
Chair, Bill Hawley 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, Bill Hawley, Bryan Holthaus, Louis Kalert, Linda Stover, Laura Wedekemper and Student Trustee Alyssa Lurkins.
Dennis Weedman, Legal Counsel from Robbins Schwartz attended the meeting in person.
College staff members attending in person were President George Evans, Jennings Carter, Cary Day, Janet Fontenot, Judy Hemker, Travis Henson, George Kriss, Traci Masau, Julie Obermark, Abbie Potter, Karol Potter, Craig Roper, Amy Troutt and Christine Wheeler.
Media attending in person was Steven Stilt from Centralia Sentinel and Pat Hodges with WJBD.
RECOGNITION
President Evans recognized new employees Byron Keller, Math Transition Success Coach and Kendall Kaskie, Retention and Online Success Coordinator.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Evans led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda included:
Approval of June 27, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approval of June 21, 2022 Community Meeting – Salem Education Center
Approval of June 22, 2022 Community Meeting – Vandalia Education Center
Approval of June 23, 2022 Community Meeting – Greenville Education Center
Approval of June 28, 2022 Community Meeting – Trenton Education Center
Approval of June 30, 2022 Community Meeting – Nashville Education Center
Ratification and approval of disbursements and payrolls for June, 2022 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 Executive Services Report, Administrative Services Report, Instructional Services Report, and Student Services Report.
Motion by Jim Beasley to accept the consent agenda items as presented.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Louis Kalert yes
Jeff Brown yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
OLD UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Motion by Linda Stover to move Agenda Item IX.D. Approval of KCFT Collective Bargaining Agreement to follow Agenda Item IX.M. Approval of Retirement of Online Student Support Specialist.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Louis Kalert yes
Jeff Brown yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
CLOSED SESSION
No closed session was held.
PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
Judy Hemker, Vice President of Administrative Services and Christine Wheeler, Accounting Manager, presented the tentative budget for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. The final budget including all restricted funds will be presented at the September 26, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting. There is a longer than usual time period between the tentative and final budget presentations because the calendar does not permit the mandatory 30-day budget review period between the July 27, 2022 and August 25, 2022 Board of Trustees meetings.
APPROVAL OF HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE RENEWAL WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS
Motion by Linda Stover to approve the renewal of the BlueCross BlueShield insurance coverage at an increase of 8% for the medical insurance and a 31% decrease for the dental insurance effective September 1, 2022.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Louis Kalert yes
Jeff Brown yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 22-40
RESOLUTION APPROVING TRUCK DRIVING INSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH ROCK GATE CAPITAL LLC DBA 160 DRIVING ACADEMY
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 22-40 approving the new agreement with 160 for the period of August 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Louis Kalert yes
Jeff Brown yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF SAFETY AND SECURITY OFFICER (REPLACEMENT POSITION) AND APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF SAFETY AND SECURITY OFFICER (30-HOUR POSITION RESTRUCTURED TO 40-HOUR POSITION)
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to hire Kevin Hodge for the 40-hour Safety and Security Officer position with a starting salary of $15.78, which is his current rate of pay. A suggested start date is August 1st, 2022; and to hire Kevin Kink for the 40-hour security position with a starting salary of $12.50 an hour. A suggested start date is August 1st, 2022.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Louis Kalert yes
Jeff Brown yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSORTIUM COACH (EARLY CHILDHOOD ACCESS CONSORTIUM GRANT FUNDED)
Motion by Linda Stover to approve the hire of Rebecca Hitpas as the Early Childhood Consortium Coach, effective upon completion of background check, and contingent upon board approval. Her annual base salary would be $55,000 with eligibility for fringe benefits.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Louis Kalert yes
Jeff Brown yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF NEW POSITION DOD STEM COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONSORTIUM COOPERATIVE GRANT COORDINATOR (GRANT FUNDED)
Motion by Linda Stover to approve the position of DOD STEM Community College Consortium Cooperative Grant Coordinator at a proposed salary range of $50,000 to $57,000 eligible for fringe benefits contingent upon award of the DOD STEM Community College Consortium Cooperative Grant.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Louis Kalert yes
Jeff Brown yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF RESTRUCTURE OF GRANT AND CONTRACT ACCOUNTANT POSITION TO STAFF ACCOUNTANT II POSITION
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the restructure of the vacant Contract and Grant Accountant position to a Staff Accountant II position at a salary of $45,000-$58,000, commensurate with experience, effective July 26, 2022. This position is full-time, with eligibility for fringe benefits.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Louis Kalert yes
Jeff Brown yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the resignation of Bridgett McConnell as Human Resources Generalist effective August 8, 2022.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Louis Kalert yes
Jeff Brown yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the resignation of Seth Orrill as the Food Service Manager effective July 7, 2022.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Louis Kalert yes
Jeff Brown yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF SAFETY AND SECURITY OFFICER
Motion by Linda Stover to approve the resignation of Josh Adkins as a Safety and Security Officer effective July 28, 2022.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Louis Kalert yes
Jeff Brown yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF RETIREMENT OF ONLINE STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the retirement of Joyce Pryor as Online Student Support Specialist effective July 31, 2023.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Louis Kalert yes
Jeff Brown yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
FACULTY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the collective bargaining agreement with the Kaskaskia College Federal of Teachers, an affiliate of the IFT/AFT, for 2022-2026.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. Resolution for Transfer of Working Cash Fund Interest for Fiscal Year 2023 (August)
B. Approval of Employment of HVAC Instructor at CCC
C. Approval of Purchase of Vehicle/Trailer Storage Building
D. Approval of Vendor to Provide Photo Copier Services
TRUSTEE AND PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS AND REPORTS
STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT
Alyssa Lurkins addressed the Board of Trustees and audibly presented a written report submitted to the Board which summarized the following:
• Metro East Bricks hosted a camp session called World Science Explorers at the Trenton Education Center.
• There have been several KICK classes at the education centers. Some examples are a tie dye class, a painting class, a suncatcher making class and a fairytale STEM class.
• Megan Jessup, a Kaskaskia College alumnus, gave a nail art presentation to the KC Cosmetology class.
• KC Cosmetology hosted a 100 Years of Beauty mannequin competition. • Kaskaskia has started enrolling for Fall 2022 courses.
• The dental pinning took place on July 21st. Eleven students were recognized.
• Six Kaskaskia College teams received NJCAA honors. National Junior College Athletic Association All-Academic honors. Athletes were honored from women's soccer, baseball, men's tennis, volleyball, softball, women's basketball, women's tennis, men's cross country, women's cross country. 3.60-3.79: Third team, 3.80-3.99: Second team, 4.0: First team. 41 student athletes recognized
• The nursing pinning will take place on July 28th.
• The 5th Kaskaskia College Blue Classic 5K will take place on July 30th.
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS
• Eleven graduates were honored at the Dental Pinning on July 21, 2022. The LPN Pinning is scheduled for July 28, 2022.
• President Evans thanked Pete Donnelly and the Executive Committee for the Kaskaskia College Federation of Teachers and the College senior leadership for their contributions to reaching an agreement and working together as a team to continue the mission of the College.
• President Evans welcomed Amy Troutt as the new Vice President of Student Services and advised the Director of Campus Operations and Director of Human Resources positions have been posted.
• The Board of Trustees retreat held on July 22, 2022 – July 23, 2022 was attended by all Trustees. President Evans thanked the Trustees for their spirit of camaraderie and for their vision moving forward.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Jim Beasley to adjourn. All members voted yes by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
https://www.kaskaskia.edu/media/web-assets/documents/board-minutes-amp-agendas/july/07-25-22-APPROVED-Minutes-w-Resolution-for-Posting.pdf
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