Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees #501 Board of Trustees met Aug, 22.
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 Bill Hawley, Louis Kalert, Linda Stover, Laura Wedekemper and Student Trustee Alyssa Lurkins. Trustees Jim Beasley, Jeff Brown and Bryan Holthaus were absent.
Dennis Weedman, Legal Counsel from Robbins Schwartz attended the meeting in person.
College staff members attending in person were Cary Day, Joy Fitts, Judy Hemker, Cliff Jourdan, George Kriss, Tammy Lyons, Lynda Marshall, Traci Masau, Julie Obermark, Abbie Potter, Karol Potter, Shawn Richards, Craig Roper, and Amy Troutt. President George Evans attended the meeting remotely.
No media were present.
RECOGNITION
President Evans recognized new employees Jennifer Gazda, Accounts Receivable Specialist and Josie Spihlman, Assistant Professor Mathematics.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Hawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda included:
July 22, 2022 – July 23, 2022 Board Retreat Minutes
July 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ratification and approval of disbursements and payrolls for July, 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 Laura Stover to accept the consent agenda items as presented.
APPROVED 09/26/22
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Louis Kalert yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
OLD UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION
No closed session was held.
RESOLUTION 22-41
RESOLUTION FOR TRANSFER OF WORKING CASH FUND INTEREST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023
Motion by Louis Kalert to adopt Resolution 22-41 authorizing the Vice President of Administrative Services / Treasurer of Kaskaskia College to transfer investment earnings from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund in Fiscal Year 2023.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Louis Kalert yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 22-42
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ELLUCIAN SOFTWARE-AS-A SERVICE (SAAS) MODEL
Motion by Louis Kalert to adopt Resolution 22-42 approving the purchase to upgrade the current Ellucian system to Ellucian SaaS in the amount of $512,893 plus $614,164 (HEERF Funded) for a total of $1,127,057 for the first year. The five-year contract cost is $3,141,121 and replaces the existing Ellucian commitment over the life of the new agreement.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Louis Kalert yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVED 09/26/22
RESOLUTION 22-43
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF SMART PODIUMS & DOCUMENT CAMERAS (TITLE III FUNDING)
Motion by Linda Stover to adopt Resolution 22-43 approving the purchase of SMART podiums and Elmo document cameras from CDW-G of Vernon Hills, IL in the amount of $28,548.75.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Louis Kalert yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF NEW POSITION OF KC PATHWAY TO HEALTHCARE CAREERS GRANT COORDINATOR AND ALLIED HEALTH OFFICE ASSISTANT (GRANT FUNDED THROUGH THE HEALTHCARE PATH GRANT)
Motion by Louis Kalert to approve the partially grant funded position of KC Pathway to Healthcare Careers Grant Coordinator & Allied Health Office Assistant at a proposed salary range of $40,000 - $42,000 eligible for fringe benefits contingent upon ICCB approval of Kaskaskia College PATH Grant implementation plan and budget.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Louis Kalert yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF NEW POSITION OF KC PATHWAY TO HEALTHCARE CAREERS NURSING PROGRAM SUCCESS COACH (GRANT FUNDED THROUGH THE HEALTHCARE PATH GRANT)
Motion by Linda Stover to approve the grant funded position of KC Pathway to Healthcare Careers Grant Nursing Program Success Coach at a proposed salary range of $65,000 - $67,000 eligible for fringe benefits contingent upon ICCB approval of Kaskaskia College PATH Grant implementation plan and budget.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Louis Kalert yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECLASSIFICATION OF SALEM EDUCATION CENTER COORDINATOR FROM A 30-HOUR POSITION TO A 40-HOUR POSITION
Motion by Mr. Kalert to approve the increase in hours of the Salem Education Center Coordinator, Andrea Shipley from 30-hour part time to 40 hours full time at an annual salary of $34,611.20.
APPROVED 09/26/22
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Louis Kalert yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Motion by Laura Wedekemper to approve the hire of Lauren Myers as full-time Director of Institutional Effectiveness, with a tentative effective date of September 1, 2022, at an annual salary of $85,000 with eligibility for fringe benefits.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Louis Kalert yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER Motion by Linda Stover to approve the employment of Crystal Donoho as the Children's Learning Center Director effective upon approval by the Board of Trustees, and successful completion of a DCFS background check. Ms. Donoho's annual salary will be $50,000 with eligibility for fringe benefits.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Louis Kalert yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR OF DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER
Motion by Louis Kalert to accept the resignation of Pamala Smith as the Director of the Children’s Learning Center effective July 20, 2022.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Louis Kalert yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Motion was approved.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. Approval of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget (September)
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
APPROVED 09/26/22
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:
• Kaskaskia College hosted a free summer math boot camp from August 1-4, 2022.
• The Jim Beasley Veterans Tribute received two, one thousand-dollar donations each from Jared Dodson and Dean Skambraks.
• The pass rate for the ARD MS Sonography Physics and Instrumentation Exam was 100%.
• Kaskaskia College hosted a Special Enrollment day on August 6, 2022. This day was for anyone unable to visit the College during regular operation hours.
• Kaskaskia College Men's Basketball Coach Brian Hancock and Athletic Director Scott Stewart hosted three, one-hour Blue Devils basketball camps three weeks straight in partnership with Kaskaskia Workshop, Inc.
• Classes began on August 15, 2022.
• John and Connie Cavaletto donated $5,000 to the Michele Cavaletto Memorial Scholarship.
• The Kaskaskia College Blue Angels softball team and Coach John Barnes crewed the Unicorn and the POW/MIA hot air balloons at the Centralia Balloon Fest.
• Buretta' s will cater the Back-to-School Breakfast that will take place on August 23, 2022.
• Meet the Clubs Day will be held on August 23, 2022.
• Kaskaskia will host a forklift certification class on August 26, 2022.
• The Kaskaskia College Sports Association will host the 19th Annual Par-3 Golf Tournament and Dinner on August 27, 2022. The proceeds will benefit KC' s student athletes.
• Auditions for KC' s Fall show, The Enchanted Bookshop, will be held on August 29, 2022 and August 31, 2022. The auditions are open to KC students and community members.
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS
• Kaskaskia College has been notified the college did not receive the Department of Defense Grant. This grant was a combined effort of the College, Southwest Illinois College, Lewis & Clark Community College, Scott Air Force Base and Boeing. This was a competitive application with only five grants being awarded nationwide from among fifty-six applicants.
• The renovation projects are coming along. There is still a delay with the HVAC units for the HB & L Building Renovation; however, contractors continue installing flooring and finishing touches. Technology is also being installed.
• The concrete has been poured for the ST/Vocational Annex Parking Lot Project. The contractor is moving dirt and cleaning up the area. Over the next few weeks the parking lot will be striped, signs will be installed, and additional lighting will be placed in the parking lot area.
• President’s Cabinet members recently completed a Conflict Resolution Training lead by trainers of the National Conflict Resolution Center. The training provided professional development training in the areas of communication and how to have difficult discussions while still respecting the other person’s point of view and working together in a professional manner. The trainers were very complimentary of the College’s President Cabinet members and their ability to work well together.
• President’s Evans thanked everyone who helped represent the college at the Centralia Balloon Fest.
• President Evans recognized Trustee Laura Wedekemper who has been appointed as the representative for the State of Illinois with the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), the national community college trustees organization.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Louis Kalert to adjourn. All members voted yes by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
https://www.kaskaskia.edu/media/web-assets/documents/board-minutes-amp-agendas/august/August-22,-2022-Meeting-Minutes.pdf
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