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Kaskaskia Community College District #501 Board of Trustees met March 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) on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wedekemper Board Room on the Kaskaskia College (College) main campus. Trustees present at the meeting in person were Jim Beasley, Craig Finke, Bill Hawley, Bryan Holthaus, Louis Kalert, and Laura Wedekemper, and Student Trustee Madison Johnson. Trustee Linda Stover was absent.

Kevin Noll, Legal Counsel from Robbins Schwartz attended the meeting in person.

College staff members attending in person were George Evans, Chuck DeBernardi, Chris Holloway, Cary Day, Joy Fitts, Judy Hemker, George Kriss, Traci Masau, Julie Obermark, Karol Potter, Shawn Richards, Craig Roper, and Kevin Wheeler.

Media attending in person was Bruce Kropp from WJBD.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chairman Hawley led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

RECOGNITION

President Evans welcomed everyone and introduced new employees Kylee Williams - Director of Information Technology; Chris Holloway – Executive Director of Grounds & Maintenance; Jenna Astroth - Trenton Education Center Coordinator; Reece Rutland - WEI Partnership Coordinator; and Jessica Niepoetter - Enrollment Specialist.

President Evans also introduced Jerrod Joggerst of FGM Architects and Jon Carroll of Poettker Construction.

The following individuals were introduced and attended the meeting to represent the new Kaskaskia College Sparks Club: Mark Litteken, Assistant Professor Resident/Commercial Electrical Technology - Faculty Sponsor of Sparks Club; Mason Danback, Student - President of Sparks Club and Jeffrey Keith, Student - Vice President of Sparks Club.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comment.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items on the Consent Agenda included

February 26, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

Ratification and approval of disbursements and payrolls for February 2024 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, Institutional Support and Technology Services Report, Instructional Services Report, and Student Services Report.

Motion by Jim Beasley to accept the Consent Agenda.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes    Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes     Laura Wedekemper 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.

KASKASKIA SPARKS CLUB PRESENTATION AND REQUEST FOR APPROVAL

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the charter and formation of the Kaskaskia Sparks Club.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes    Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes     Laura Wedekemper yes

Bill Hawley yes      Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

RESOLUTION 24-09

RESOLUTION TO RENAME THE KASKASKIA COLLEGE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER

Chairman Hawley noted the correct name will be the John D. Cavaletto Agricultural Center.

Motion by Laura Wedekemper to adopt Resolution 24-09 approving the renaming of the Kaskaskia College Agricultural Education Center to the John D. Cavaletto Agricultural Center in recognition of John’s instrumental contributions to Kaskaskia College and his unwavering support for students, education, and the community.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes    Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes     Laura Wedekemper yes

Bill Hawley yes      Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

PRESENTATION OF NEW GYMNASIUM LAYOUT (FGM ARCHITECTS & POETTKER CONSTRUCTION)

Jerrod Joggerst of FGM Architects and Jon Carroll of Poettker Construction presented the updated schematic design of the new Gymnasium. This agenda item was informational only.

RESOLUTION 24-10

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF CLASS V TRUCK WITH GOOSENECK BED (100% COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTED SPENDING GRANT)

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 24-10 approving the purchase of the Class V truck with gooseneck bed from Schmidt Ford of Salem, IL in the amount of $94,155.00.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes    Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes     Laura Wedekemper yes

Bill Hawley yes      Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

RESOLUTION 24-11

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF SNAP-ON AUTOMOTIVE SCANNER DIAGNOSTICS ZEUS+ CERTIFICATION KIT AND SNAP-ON ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION KIT (100% REV UP EV COMMUNITY COLLEGE INITIATIVE GRANT)

Motion by Louis Kalert to adopt Resolution 24-11 approving the purchase of the Snap-on Automotive Scanner Diagnostics ZEUS+ Certification Kit and the Snap-on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Certification Kit from Snap-on Industrial of Crystal Lake, IL in the amount of $91,590.40.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes    Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes     Laura Wedekemper yes

Bill Hawley yes      Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

RESOLUTION 24-12

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TORMACH CNC LATHES (100% ICCB TRADES GRANT FUNDING)

Motion by Louis Kalert to adopt Resolution 24-12 approving the purchase of two (2) Tormach 8L CNC Lathe Premium Packages from First Technologies, Inc. of Brookfield, WI in the amount of $28,427.00.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes    Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes     Laura Wedekemper yes

Bill Hawley yes      Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

RESOLUTION 24-13

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF NEC PROJECTORS (100% TITLE III FUNDING)

Motion Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 24-13 approving the purchase of NEC projectors from ITSaavy of Chicago, IL in the amount of $49,849.92 which will be fully funded by Title III grant funds.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes    Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes     Laura Wedekemper yes

Bill Hawley yes      Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF

COMMUNICATION/THEATRE

Motion by Louis Kalert to accept the resignation of Kevin McCarty as Assistant Professor of Communication/Theatre effective May 13, 2024.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes    Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes     Laura Wedekemper yes

Bill Hawley yes      Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF NURSING Motion by Bryan Holthaus to accept the resignation of KC Strieker as Associate Professor of Nursing effective March 6, 2024.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes    Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes     Laura Wedekemper yes

Bill Hawley yes      Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF CHILD CARE TEACHER (REPLACEMENT POSITION) Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve 1) the employment of Juliana Weiner as the Children's Learning Center Teacher effective upon approval by the Board of Trustees, and completion of the DCFS background check and verification of qualifications, at an hourly rate of $16.00/hour, based on the sliding hourly scale as Lead Teacher Qualified and 2) that once she completes the Administration course required by DCFS to be director qualified, her hourly rate increases to $18.00/hour, based on the sliding hourly scale.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes    Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes     Laura Wedekemper yes

Bill Hawley yes      Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

FIRST READING – REVISION TO FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA) POLICY 4.3110

The First Reading of revisions to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Policy 4.3110 was presented. The final reading and approval will be at the April 2024 meeting.

FIRST READING – REVISION TO ADMISSIONS POLICY 5.2102

The First Reading of revisions to Admissions Policy 5.2102 was presented. The final reading and approval will be at the April 2024 meeting.

SECOND READING – REVISION TO PAYMENT CARD INDUSTRY DATA SECURITY STANDARDS POLICY 3.7001

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the final reading of the revised Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards Policy 3.7001.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes    Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes     Laura Wedekemper yes

Bill Hawley yes      Madison Johnson yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Motion was approved.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

A. Approval of Vendor for Tennis Court Repairs (100% Institutional Funding)

B. Approval of Purchase of Electric Vehicle (100% Rev Up EV Community College Initiative Grant)

C. Approval of Contractor for Storage Shelter (100% Community Project Funding/Congressional Directed Spending Grant)

D. Approval of Purchase of a Hydraulic Conduit Bender (100% Trades Grant Funding)

E. Approval of Purchase of Mechanical Ventilator (100% PATH Grant Funding)

F. Approval of Purchase of a Cyclorama and A/V Equipment (100% Title III Funding)

STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT

Student Trustee Madison Johnson presented an oral report to the Board which summarized the following:

• On February 28, 2024, students in the Welding and AIM Programs visited Metro East Industries in Allerton, Illinois. Students toured the facilities and learned about different career opportunities.

• The annual Agricultural Program banquet was held on February 29, 2024.

• Spring Break was March 4-9, 2024.

• On March 7, 2024 the University of Illinois held a speech tournament on main campus.

• The Women’s Blue Angels Softball Team was recognized by the State of Illinois House of Representatives on March 14, 2024, at the State Capitol.

• The Centralia Correction Center graduation ceremony was held on March 14, 2024.

• The Annual Foundation Scholarship Dinner was held on March 21, 2024. Students were able to meet with the donor of their scholarship and express their gratitude for the scholarship.

• KC Explore Day was held March 22, 2024.

• Madison addressed the Board and thanked them for the opportunity to serve as the Student Trustee.

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

• President Evans advised the Board he expects a recommendation from Robbins Schwartz related to the Nashville Education Center to be received this week.

• President Evans referenced information on Governor Pritzker’s FY2025 budget recommendations. The proposed funding for community colleges looks good. The General Assembly will be talking more about the budget in the next couple of weeks.

• The Spring 2024 Illinois Community College Opening Enrollment report by region shows the Southwestern Region consisting of Kaskaskia College, Lewis & Clark, and Southwestern had the highest increase in enrollment.

• The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) site visit is scheduled for April 8-9, 2024. President Evans feels very confident the college will do very well with the accreditation visit.

• President Evans announced that Chairman Bill Hawley has been selected to receive the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) 2024 Ray Hartstein Trustee Achievement Award. President Evans and the Board congratulated Chairman Hawley on this well-deserved honor.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Jim Beasley to adjourn. All members voted yes by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

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