Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees #501 met Sept. 26.
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, Bill Hawley, Bryan Holthaus, Louis Kalert, Linda Stover, Laura Wedekemper and Student Trustee Alyssa Lurkins. Trustee Jeff Brown was absent.
Dennis Weedman, Legal Counsel from Robbins Schwartz attended the meeting in person.
College staff members attending in person were President George Evans, Cary Day, Joy Fitts, Nathan Gibbs, Judy Hemker, Cliff Jourdan, George Kriss, Lynda Marshall, Traci Masau, Kevin McCarty, Julie Obermark, Abbie Potter, Karol Potter, Craig Roper, Amy Troutt, Rachel Varel, and Christine Wheeler.
Bruce Kropp from WJBD was present in person.
RECOGNITION
President Evans recognized new employees Crystal Donoho – Director of Children’s Learning Center; Rebecca Hitpas – Early Childhood Consortium Coach; and Kevin McCarty – Assistant Professor of Speech/Theatre.
Mike Ellis with Quantum Consulting participated virtually.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Hawley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda included:
August 22, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ratification and approval of disbursements and payrolls for August, 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.
Approved 10/24/22
Motion by Mr. Beasley to accept the consent agenda items as presented.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
OLD UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Mr. Beasley to enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Section 2(c) of the Act, the specific reason for conducting an executive session meeting is as follows:
(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 the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting; 5 ILCS 102/2(c)(11);
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved and the meeting entered into closed session at 6:40 p.m. Motion by Laura Stover to end closed session and resume open session.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved and the closed session ended and open session resumed at 6:48 p.m.
Approved 10/24/22
RESOLUTION 22-44
RESOLUTION TO RATIFY CONTRACTS FOR NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 22-44 ratifying the 12-month contracts with Mansfield Power and Gas for natural gas and Homefield Energy for electricity.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 22-45
RESOLUTION 22-45 FOR ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
Motion by Jim Beasley to adopt Resolution 22-45 approving the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget as presented.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF 2024-2025 ACADEMIC CALENDARS
Motion by Laura Stover to approve the 2024-2025 Academic Calendars as presented.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 22-46
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF DESKTOP COMPUTERS (FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDING)
Motion by Mr. Holthaus to adopt Resolution 22-46 approving the purchase of the desktop computers from Dell Technologies of Round Rock, TX in the amount of $158,564.00.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 22-47
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF SNAP-ON PRECISION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS CERTIFICATION KITS AND INSTRUCTOR VERIFICATION KIT (ICCB COLLEGE BRIDGE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING)
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 22-47 approving the purchase of Snap-on Precision Measuring Instrument Certification kits and Instructor Verification kit from Snap-on Industrial of Crystal Lake, IL in the amount of $73,577.85.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 22-48
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF AN ELECTRIC REACH TRUCK (CENTRALIA CORRECTIONAL CENTER EDUCATION PROGRAM CTEI GRANT FUNDING)
Motion by Louis Kalert to adopt Resolution 22-48 approving the purchase of an electric reach truck from Bahrns Equipment of Effingham, IL in the amount of $49,895.00.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
RESOLUTION 22-49
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF HVAC TRAINERS (CENTRALIA CORRECTIONAL CENTER EDUCATION PROGRAM CTEI GRANT FUNDING)
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 22-49 approving the purchase of the HVAC trainers from Hampden Engineering Corporation of Longmeadow, MA in the amount of $43,858.00.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
Approved 10/24/22
APPROVAL OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT RESTRUCTURE
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve Student Services Restructure effective upon the date of approval to include the hiring of a Director of Admissions at a starting salary of $60,000 - $65,000.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley Abstained Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF DIRECTOR OF TRENTON EDUCATION CENTER
Motion by Linda Stover to approve the hire of Ms. Christine Wheeler as the new Director of Trenton Education Center at an annual salary of $47,000.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRIAL TRADES AND MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE ENGAGEMENT
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the hire of Eric Howard as the Industrial Trades & Manufacturing Programs Coordinator at a salary of $55,000 with eligibility for fringe benefits, effective upon completion of background check, and contingent upon board approval. Upon acceptance of the position, Mr. Howard has agreed to acquire a Class A CDL license during personal time within six months of hire and will assume costs associated with obtaining a license.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE OFFICER
Motion by Linda Stover to approve the hire of Robert Thompson for the Police Officer position with an annual starting salary of $40,000. A suggested start date is October 1, 2022. This was a replacement position.
Approved 10/24/22
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF STAFF ACCOUNTANT II
Motion by Jim Beasley to approve the hire of Misti Pawlisa as full-time Staff Accountant II effective October 3, 2022, at an annual salary of $58,000 with eligibility for fringe benefits.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF NURSING SUCCESS COACH
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the hire of Katy Knolhoff as the Nursing Success Coach at an annual salary of $65,000, eligible for fringe benefits upon successful completion of background check. The Nursing Success Coach position is funded by the KC Pathway to Healthcare Careers Grant.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF EARLY CHILD CHILDHOOD GRANT DIRECTOR
Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the hire of Margo Wagner as the Early Childhood Consortium Grant Director with a start date of October 12, 2022 effective upon completion of background check and contingent upon board approval. Her annual base salary would be $57,500 with eligibility for fringe benefits.
Roll call:
Jim Beasley yes Linda Stover yes
Bill Hawley yes Laura Wedekemper yes
Bryan Holthaus yes Alyssa Lurkins yes
Louis Kalert yes
Motion was approved.
Approved 10/24/22
FIRST READING
POLICY 5.3005 - HARDSHIP WITHDRAWAL POLICY
The first reading of Policy 5.3005 – Hardship Withdrawal Policy was presented. The final reading and approval will be in October.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. Resolution of Recognition and Support for National Apprenticeship Week (October)
B. Approval of 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting Calendar (October)
C. Approval of Property and Casualty and Workers’ Compensation Insurance Premium and Coverage
D. Resolution to Approve Protection, Health, and Safety (PHS) Projects for Fiscal Year 2024
E. Resolution on Intent to Levy an Equity Tax Pursuant to Section 3-14.3 191-197 of the Illinois Public Community College Act
F. Resolution to Approve the Calendar Year 2022 Tax Levy - Fiscal Year 2024
G. Resolution to Abate the Tax Levy for Series 2018 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) for 2022 Levy, Fiscal Year 2024
H. Approval of Employment of HVAC Instructor at CCC
I. 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:
• Professor Connor Pohlmann hosted a CEO Program event at the college.
• SSM Health and Damon Harbison donated personal protection equipment to the Kaskaskia College Nursing Program.
• KC Student Endia Fletcher and alumna Jody Roper joined students from John A. Logan College, SIUC, and Shawnee Community College for a roundtable discussion with Governor J.B. Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton.
• Kaskaskia College Student Congress hosted a blood drive on August 30, 2022.
• KC’s AON Program hosted a public review forum on September 14, 2022.
• KC freshman Jessica Wescher and Gracee Mejorada held President Evans to his
promise of a free lunch if they brought a Work Ethics flyer to him. Wescher and Mejorada had held onto the flyer for five years.
• KC Agriculture students went recruiting on September 8, 2022. They also had the opportunity to learn about career paths in the agriculture industry.
• The KC Basic Electrical class passed the NC3 Snap-on Multimeter Certification.
• Members of the Blue Devils Baseball team helped set up for the South Central Illinois Alzheimer Walk that was held on KC's main campus. The event had a great turnout.
• Kaskaskia College Dairy Judging Team had amazing accomplishments at the All American Dairy Show in Harrisburg. They won four of the five breed categories and finished second in the Holstein breed. KC won the Reasons category with the top two placing individuals. The team won by 93 points. Naomi Scott compiled 618 points out of 700, Nicholas Hammer had 614, and Jacob Raber had 608.
• The CNA and LPN students got the opportunity to take part in empathy training from Southern Illinois Hospice.
• On September 19, 2022 KC hosted the Friends of the Fine Arts Scholarship Night. This event honored students who received Instrumental, Vocal, Theatre, and Art scholarships. Thirty-four students were honored.
• Students from the Introduction to Investigation course learned about magnetic latent fingerprint powders.
• KC Choirs hosted their Fall Concert on September 22, 2022. This concert included the first Middle School Honor Choir and included 90 students from 9 area middle schools.
• The Blue Angels Cross Country team was ranked #18 in the USTFCCCA National Coaches' Poll for NJCAA Division II Cross Country Programs for the week of September 21, 2022.
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS
• The Nursing Program just completed the ACEN accreditation visit. The exit interview was very positive and the auditors were very complimentary of the Nursing Program. The official results of the audit will be received at a later date. The student session was well-attended. President Evans gave a shout out to Dean of Health Sciences Megan Holtmann and Vice President Julie Obermark and team for a great review.
• President Evans acknowledged the passing of Bob Funderburk who was a long time member of the Board of Trustees for Kaskaskia College.
• The Roof Top Units (RTUs) have been delivered to the College and the plans are to set the RTUs on Friday – October 7, 2022. OSHA will be coordinating the project. The HB Building and L Building on Main Campus will be shuttered that day due to OSHA’s requirement no one be in either building when the RTU’s are being set.
• The Project Team worked with the architect and construction manager to get ahead of the manufacturing curve with the purchase of the replacement units for Phase II of the project. The College has received confirmation from Trane that the chillers and additional units are in the que for their manufacturing schedule. The projected manufacturing date is 27 weeks out. This timeframe would make the chillers and additional units available to the College in April, 2023. This will provide the College leeway time for any shipping delays.
• Connor Pohlmann did a great job of hosting the area CEO programs on campus.
• Laura Wedekemper, Judy Hemker and President Evans attended an ICCB Board reception held in Goreville, Illinois. This event provided an opportunity to meet the other Board members of the ICCB Board.
• President Evans reminded everyone of the Manufacturing Month celebration to be held on Thursday – October 6, 2022 at the Harry L. Crisp Technology Center. This is a joint event sponsored by the College, the Centralia Chamber of Commerce and the Centralia Industrial Commission.
• The West parking lot is at 100% document completion through CDB. Once the CDB finalizes their final review, the expectation is for bids to go out within the next month.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Beasley to adjourn. All members voted yes by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
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