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Kaskaskia Community College District #501 Board of Trustees met Oct. 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

ROLL CALL/ATTENDANCE

Chair, Bill Hawley convened a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees (Board) on Monday, October 24, 2022 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 participated in the meeting remotely.

Dennis Weedman, Legal Counsel from Robbins Schwartz attended the meeting in person.

College staff members attending in person were President George Evans, Cary Day, Alan Boerngen, Joy Fitts, Judy Hemker, Traci Masau, Julie Obermark, Abbie Potter, Karol Potter, Shawn Richards, Zachary Ricker, Craig Roper, and Amy Troutt.

Bruce Kropp from WJBD was present in person.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

President Evans led the Pledge of Allegiance.

RECOGNITION

President Evans recognized new employees Lauren Myers - Director of Institutional Effectiveness; Misti Pawlisa - Staff Accountant II; Christine Wheeler - Trenton Education Center Director; Eric Howard - Industrial Trades & Manufacturing Coordinator; and Rob Thompson - Police Officer.

RESOLUTION 22-50

RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION AND SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

Motion by Linda Stover to adopt Resolution 22-50 recognizing November 14-18, 2022 as “National Apprenticeship Week” and the value of apprenticeship programs as an effective earn-and-learn model for students, workers, and employers; and supports the partnership between apprenticeship programs, workforce development, and career and technical education.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes                Louis Kalert yes

Jeff Brown Not Present    Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes                 Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes          Alyssa Lurkins yes

Motion was approved.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

CONSENT AGENDA

Items on the Consent Agenda included:

1. September 26, 2022 Budget Hearing Minutes

2. September 26, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

Ratification and approval of disbursements and payrolls for September, 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 Bryan Holthaus 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

CLOSED SESSION

Motion by Linda Stover to enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Section 2(c) of the Act, the specific reasons for conducting an executive session meeting are as follows:

(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1); and

(2) Student disciplinary cases; 5 ILCS 102/2(c)(9); and

(3) 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                Louis Kalert yes

Jeff Brown yes                  Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes                 Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes          Alyssa Lurkins yes

Motion was approved and the meeting entered into closed session at 6:40 p.m. Motion by Mr. Beasley to end closed session and resume open session.

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 and the closed session ended and open session resumed at 7:16 p.m.

APPROVAL OF 2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING CALENDAR

Motion by Mr. Beasley to approve the 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting Calendar 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.

RESOLUTION 22-51

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PROTECTION, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (PHS) PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 22-51 approving the recommended Protection, Health, and Safety Projects for Fiscal Year 2024 for repair and alteration as follows:

Capital Projects FY2022-FY2025 Capital Projects to include main campus HVAC replacement to include main campus heating, ventilation, and cooling upgrades to more modern, energy efficient models, the admissions area renovation, and Fine and Performing Arts floor abatement.	$993,572
TOTAL	$993,572

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 22-52

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE USE OF PHS FUNDS FOR NURSING EDUCATION CENTER AIR CURTAINS

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 22-52 approving the use of funds in the PHS fund balance to cover the cost of the purchase and installation of air curtains in the Nursing Education Center at an estimated cost of $33,000.

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 22-53

RESOLUTION ON INTENT TO LEVY AN EQUITY TAX PURSUANT TO SECTION 3-14.3 OF THE ILLINOIS PUBLIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACT

Motion by Louis Kalert to adopt Resolution 22-53 approving the intent to levy an equity tax for purposes of a combined educational and operations and maintenance rate of 28.33 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in accordance with the provisions of Section 3-14.3, which represents an equity rate of 3.33 cents as stipulated in the terms set forth in the letter of eligibility.

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 22-54

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CALENDAR YEAR 2022 TAX LEVY – FISCAL YEAR 2024

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 22-54 approving the levy of funds totaling $11,344,554, against the taxable property of Community College District #501, (which is less than 105% aggregate) as provided for under the laws of the State of Illinois, for the year 2022 to be collected in the calendar year 2023, and that the levy for the year 2022 be allocated for Fiscal Year 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.

RESOLUTION 22-55

RESOLUTION TO ABATE THE TAX LEVY FOR SERIES 2018 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS (ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE) FOR 2022 LEVY, FISCAL YEAR 2024

Motion by Bryan Holthaus and seconded by Mr. Beasley to adopt Resolution 22-55 approving the abatement of the tax levy for Series 2018 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) for 2022 Levy, Fiscal Year 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.

RESOLUTION 22-56

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

Motion by Mr. Beasley to adopt Resolution 22-56 declaring the equipment listed as “no longer needed for College purposes” and that the College Administration dispose of such equipment in accordance with College Policy #2.6001.

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 22-57

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FANUC ROBOT (USDA GRANT FUNDING)

Motion by Linda Stover to adopt Resolution 22-57 approving the purchase of the FANUC robot from AIDEX Educational Systems of Rossville, IN in the amount of $34,400.00 with funding provided by the USDA 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.

RESOLUTION 22-58

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF HVAC TRAINERS (USDA GRANT FUNDING)

Chairman Hawley advised of a typographical correction made to the resolution and recommendation memo provided in the meeting materials. Corrected versions of both documents were presented to the members.

Motion by Louis Kalert to adopt Resolution 22-58 approving the purchase of the Hampden Mobile Refrigeration System Trainer and optional components from Hampden Engineering Corporation of Longmeadow, MA in the amount of $31,551.00 with funding provided by the USDA 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 EMPLOYMENT OF DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS OPERATIONS

Motion by Linda Stover to approve the hire of Shawn Connelly as the Director of Campus Operations at an annual salary of $77,500 per year with eligibility for fringe benefits. The effective date for Mr. Connelly will be determined based upon his notification to his employer of his acceptance of this position.

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 KC PATHWAY TO HEALTHCARE CAREERS GRANT COORDINATOR AND ALLIED HEALTH OFFICE ASSISTANT (GRANT FUNDED THROUGH THE HEALTHCARE PATH GRANT)

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the employment of Sara Koopman for the position of the Healthcare Grant/Allied Health Office Assistant at an annual salary of $40,000 per year. This position is grant funded and is eligible 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 TO RESCIND THE RESIGNATION OF DEAN OF HEALTH SCIENCES TO NURSING FACULTY INSTRUCTOR

Motion by Linda Stover to approve the request of Megan Holtmann to rescind her resignation as Dean of Health Sciences allowing her continued employment as Dean of Health Sciences effective October 25, 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 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RESTRUCTURE

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve a controller position at a salary range of $80,000- $88,000 and an assistant controller position at a salary range of $55,000-$65,000 to replace two existing positions of accounting manager and senior accountant.

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 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to accept the resignation of Ryan Norrenberns as the Assistant Professor of Sociology effective December 12, 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.

SECOND AND FINAL READING – HARDSHIP WITHDRAWAL POLICY 5.3005

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the final reading of Policy 5.3005 – Hardship Withdrawal Policy.

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.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

A. Approval of Property and Casualty and Workers’ Compensation Insurance Premium and Coverage (November)

B. Presentation of the FY 2022 Audit

C. Approval of Employment of HVAC Instructor at CCC

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:

• On September 22, 2022 Engineering students completed an annual trash pickup along their adopted stretch of Highway 50. The students picked up around 20 bags in 2 hours.

• The Blue Devils and Blue Angels Cross Country teams hosted the annual Kaskaskia College Blue Classic Grade School Invite cross-country meet. Over 20 grade schools were in attendance. Over 130 awards were handed out in four team races and one open race.

• On September 29, 2022 sophomore music majors performed for their first Student Recitals of the semester.

• Kaskaskia College hosted the Eighth Grade Career Fair on September 30, 2022. There were over 1,200 8th-grade students who came to learn about different careers.

• Kaskaskia College Dental Assisting students walked in the Little Egypt Parade as tooth fairies on October 1, 2022.

• The Kaskaskia College Dairy Judging Team finished second at the International Postsecondary Dairy Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo. Jacob Raber finished 1st Overall. The group was four points short of a national title.

• The Dee and Sue Boswell Art Gallery announced a Faculty Art Show featuring Kathleen Janvier, Steven Foutch, and Tim Wight.

• The Student Forum took place on October 4, 2022. President Evans updated the students on the renovations to the building and students gave opinions about what they wanted at the college.

• The Fall Instrumental Concert was held on October 4, 2022. The concert featured Kaskaskia College Concert and Jazz Bands.

• Kaskaskia College Cosmetology students went to Cedarhurst of Breese on October 4, 2022. The students treated people to manicures and played bags with them.

• The Kaskaskia College Diagnostic Medial Sonography Program held its 22nd Annual Pinning Ceremony on October 5, 2022.

• Kaskaskia College Electrical Program students along with Professor Mark Litteken partnered with Central High School and Clinton County Farm Bureau to bring a new greenhouse to life.

• Kaskaskia College hosted a Celebrate Manufacturing Event at the Crisp Technology Center on October 6, 2022.

• Kaskaskia College students in the Residential/Commercial Wiring Program will receive first-hand experience and training with a new model electric system constructed by Clinton County Electric.

• The college hosted a Damascus Steel Forging Class on October 8, 2022.

• The Kaskaskia College Blue Angel Soccer Team ranked #25 of 100 teams on the October 11, 2022, NJCCA National Poll.

• Marion County 40 & 8 Voiture 516 awarded their nursing scholarship to Cailey Maxey.

• Kaskaskia College Professor Erin Landers was honored and awarded a ten-year pin for her service as an advisor for the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

• Kaskaskia College hosted the Fall Picnic on October 13, 2022. The event consisted of free food, lawn games, and a pumpkin carving contest.

• The Kaskaskia College Physical Therapist Assistant Program had a 100% pass rate for the PTA class of 2022 licensure exam.

• Kaskaskia College hosted an undecided major event on October 17, 20.

• The Kaskaskia College Foundation Scholarship Banquet was held on October 20, 2022.

• Phi Theta Kappa is collecting food for the Kaskaskia College Snack Station.

• This October marks the 30th Annual National Physical Therapy Month.

• The Kaskaskia College Theatre Program presented The Enchanted Bookshop on October 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

• The Kaskaskia College Veterans Day Celebration – Enduring Freedom will be held on November 9, 2022. Breakfast will be served to veterans and their guests from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. with the program to begin at 9:45 a.m. A former Kaskaskia College student and veteran will be the featured speaker.

• The Nursing Program had the ACEN accreditation visit in September. The Paramedicine Program had the CoAEMSP Paramedicine Program Accreditation review in September. Steve Durbin represented the program very well. Positive comments were received on both programs.

• The Health Information Management Associate Degree Program received written confirmation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) of the award of Initial Accreditation for Seven Years. This is a fully online program. The next comprehensive program review will be in 2029-2030.

• The Celebrate Manufacturing Open House held on October 6, 2022 at the Harry L. Crisp Technology Center was a great success. The Centralia Industrial Commission, the Centralia Chamber of Commerce and the City of Centralia were well represented. Positive comments were given by Mayor Bryan Kuder and others on the improved relationship building with the College as well as the apprenticeships being offered.

• Over 380 guests were in attendance at the Kaskaskia College Foundation Scholarship Banquet held on October 20, 2022. Holly Sallee did a very good job in organizing her first banquet.

• Kaskaskia College hosted over 1,200 eighth graders at the Eight Grade Career Fair held on September 30, 2022. The eighth graders were the first students to tour the newly renovated HB and L Buildings.

• The High School Career Day is scheduled for November 4, 2022. Approximately 1,300 high school students are expected to be on main campus for the event.

• The final designs for the Vandalia art gallery will be presented to the Board at the November meeting.

• Kaskaskia College was well represented at Clinton County Board meeting. President Evans presented on the broadband needs throughout district and the importance of broadband for economic growth in our district. County boards and municipalities are being asked to get involved with the broadband initiative.

• President Evans congratulated Professor Kevin McCarty on his first performance with the play The Enchanted Bookshop. Student Trustee Alyssa Lurkins was also recognized for her performance in the play. President Evans has heard great reviews on the play.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Jim Beasley to adjourn. All members voted yes by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

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