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Kaskaskia Community College District #501 Board of Trustees met Dec. 18.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

ROLL CALL/ATTENDANCE

Chair Bill Hawley convened a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees (Board) on Monday, December 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wedekemper Board Room on the Kaskaskia College (College) main campus.

Chair Bill Hawley appointed Bryan Holthaus as Secretary Pro-Tempore in the absence of Laura Wedekemper.

Trustees present at the meeting in person were Jim Beasley, Craig Finke, Bill Hawley, Bryan Holthaus, Louis Kalert, Linda Stover, and Student Trustee Madison Johnson. Trustee Laura Wedekemper was absent.

Chris Gorman, Legal Counsel from Robbins Schwartz attended the meeting in person.

College staff members attending in person were George Evans, Shawn Connelly, Cary Day, Joy Fitts, Judy Hemker, George Kriss, Traci Masau, Julie Obermark, Craig Roper, and Rachel Varel. The guests in attendance were Mary Klein and Danny Stover.

Media attending in person was Steven Stilt from WJBD.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chair Hawley led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

RECOGNITION

President Evans welcomed everyone and introduced those in attendance.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comment.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items on the Consent Agenda included

November 27, 2023 Truth-In-Taxation Hearing Minutes

November 27, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes as Amended

Ratification and approval of disbursements and payrolls for November 2023 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, and Kaskaskia College Sports Association Report. Administrative Reports include the Executive Services Report, Administrative Services Report, Instructional Services Report, and Student Services Report.

Motion by Craig Finke to accept the Consent Agenda.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

OLD UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

CLOSED SESSION

No Closed Session was held.

RESOLUTION 23-69

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP TRAINER (100% IDOC CTEI GRANT FUNDING)

Motion by Jim Beasley to adopt Resolution 23-69 approving the purchase of a mini-split heat pump trainer from Hampden Engineering Corporation in Longmeadow, MA in the amount of $31,888.00 contingent upon final approval by the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

RESOLUTION 23-70

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A REFURBISHED ULTRASOUND SYSTEM (100% 3-YEAR CAPITAL PLAN FUNDING)

Motion by Louis Kalert to adopt Resolution 23-70 approving the purchase of a refurbished ultrasound system from Midwest Imaging Corporation of St. Charles, MO in the amount of $39,400.00.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

Approved 01/25/24

RESOLUTION 23-71

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 3D VIRTUAL DISSECTION TABLE (100% IBHE NURSING SCHOOL GRANT FUNDING)

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 23-71 approving the purchase of a 3D virtual dissection table from Anatomage, Inc. of Santa Clara, CA in the amount of $103,085.00.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

RESOLUTION 23-72

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF NETWORKING SWITCHES (PARTIAL FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDING)

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 23-72 approving the purchase of network switches from ITSaavy of Chicago, Illinois, in an amount of $99,945, which will be partially funded by federal stimulus funds.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

RESOLUTION 23-73

RESOLUTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF FIRST-YEAR PROBATIONARY FACULTY TO SECOND-YEAR STATUS, SECOND-YEAR PROBATIONARY FACULTY TO THIRD-YEAR STATUS, THIRD-YEAR PROBATIONARY FACULTY TO TENURED STATUS, AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF TENURED

Motion by Linda Stover to adopt Resolution 23-73 approving the following recommendations of Julie Obermark, Provost and Vice President of Instructional Services, and George Evans, President of Kaskaskia College:

Recommend the following probationary faculty members for continued employment in 2024 effective January 3, 2024.

First-year probationary faculty recommended for continued employment as second year probationary faculty:

Arts and Sciences:

• Sarah Foley

Health Sciences:

• Shelby Guthrie

Second-year probationary faculty recommended for continued employment as third year probationary faculty:

Arts and Sciences

• Aryashree Kharel

Health Sciences:

• Whitney Wadkins

Career and Technical Education:

• Connor Pollmann

Third-year probationary faculty recommended for continued employment as tenured faculty:

Career and Technical Education:

• Suzanne Arndt

Recommend the following tenured faculty members for continued employment in the 2024-25 academic year, effective August 14, 2024:

Arts and Sciences:

• Brian Cambron

• Scott Crothers

• Bruce Fink

• Erin Landers

• Clint Stevens

• Jeff Sulcer

• Josh Woods

Health Sciences:

• Cynthia Hoffmann

• Eric Jones

• Kim Storm

• Beth Urban

Career and Technical Education:

• Ken Ingersoll

• Robert Rhymes

• Nathan Wilkins

Industrial Trades:

• Mark Kohnen

• Cory Wellen

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

LAB FEE CHANGES – INFORMATIONAL ONLY

The document outlining proposed changes in course lab fees for 2024-2025 was submitted for review. The proposed changes will be presented for approval January 2024 meeting.

APPROVAL OF RESTRUCTURE OF TRENTON EDUCATION CENTER COORDINATOR POSITION FROM A 30-HOUR POSITION TO A 40-HOUR POSITION (REPLACEMENT POSITION)

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the restructuring of the Trenton Education Center Coordinator position from a 30-hour position to a 40-hour position.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF TRANSITION OF COORDINATOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES TO BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS POSITION

Motion by Linda Stover to approve the transition of Coordinator of Custodial Services Laura Finley to the position of Buildings and Grounds Technician, at an hourly rate of $18.48 per hour, effective January 1, 2024. This position is a benefit eligible position and is a dues paying position of the Mid-America St. Louis Area Carpenters Union.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF RETIREMENT OF CHILD CARE TEACHER

Motion by Louis Kalert to accept the retirement of Frances Diane Tucker as a Child Care Teacher effective January 1, 2024.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF WEI WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR (100% WEI GRANT FUNDED)

Motion by Linda Stover to approve the hire of Reece Rutland as the WEI Workforce Partnership Coordinator effective January 16, 2024, at a salary of $50,000. This position will be fully funded through the WEI grant.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the hire of Jody Roper as Financial Aid Advisor effective January 1, 2024, at an annual salary of $43,000.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF HVAC INSTRUCTOR CENTRALIA CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Motion by Linda Stover to approve the hire of Zachary Miller as the HVAC Instructor at the Centralia Correctional Center, effective upon completion of the IDOC background check, and contingent upon Board approval, at an annual base salary of $57,500 with eligibility for fringe benefits.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

RESOLUTION 23-74

RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL AND NEED TO KEEP CONFIDENTIAL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 23-74 approving the resolution determining that with regard to closed session minutes from June 22, 2023; August 28, 2023; and October 23, 2023, the need for confidentiality still exists as to all or part of those minutes and such minutes shall remain confidential.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

RESOLUTION 23-75

RESOLUTION FOR ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION AUDIO RECORDINGS Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 23-75 approving the retention of the audio recording from the May 23, 2022, meeting and to approve the destruction of audio recordings from the June 28, 2021; July 26, 2021; September 27, 2021; February 28, 2022; and March 28, 2022, meetings and to authorize the Executive Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Karol Potter, to destroy such recordings, pursuant to normal procedures.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

FIRST READING – BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES BYLAW 1.0000 The first reading of the Board Bylaws and Policies and Procedures Bylaw 1.0000 was presented. The final reading and approval will be in January.

SECOND READING - REVISION TO MEETINGS HELD BY TELECONFERENCE OR VIDEOCONFERENCE BYLAW 1.1500

Motion by Louis Kalert to approve the second and final reading of the Meetings Held by Teleconference or Videoconference Bylaw 1.1500.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

SECOND READING - NEW POLICY - SICK LEAVE POLICY 4.3100

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the second and final reading of the Sick Leave Policy 4.3100.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

SECOND READING - NEW POLICY - PAID LEAVE FOR ALL WORKERS ACT POLICY 4.3108

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the second and final reading of the Paid Leave for All Workers Act Policy 4.3108.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

SECOND READING - REVISION TO NEW AND REVISED COLLEGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES POLICY 2.0000

Motion by Louis Kalert to approve the second and final reading of the New and Revised College Policies and Procedures Policy 2.0000.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes      Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes       Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes        Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

A. Approval of Employment of Assistant Professor of Residential and Commercial Electricity

STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT

Student Trustee Madison Johnson orally presented a written report to the Board which summarized the following:

• On November 27, 2023, a service dog named Jordan was available for students and staff on campus to visit for companionship.

• A student huddle was held on November 28, 2023. Members of the Student Congress were present. Students provided feedback which will be used to enhance the student experience on campus. Feedback on the renovations on the main campus was very positive.

• The December Nursing Pinning was held on December 7, 2023.

• The Kaskaskia College Foundation’s KC Royale Winter Gala was held on December 9, 2023, and raised $85,000.

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

• President Evans shared his gratitude to the staff, faculty, and Board of Trustees for their continued commitment to the college during this past year. The year 2023 turned out to be a wonderful year for the college.

• The Kaskaskia College Foundation’s KC Royale Winter Gala was a tremendous success. President Evans applauded the number of college employees who participated with the event through planning and setup, financial sponsorship, and attendance.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Jim Beasley to adjourn. All members voted yes by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m

https://www.kaskaskia.edu/media/web-assets/documents/board-minutes-amp-agendas/december/12-18-23-APPROVED-Minutes-w-Resolutions-for-Posting.pdf