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Kaskaskia Community College District #501 Board of Trustees met April 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) on Monday, April 22, 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, Linda Stover, and Laura Wedekemper, and Student Trustee Madison Johnson.

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

College staff members attending in person were George Evans, Alan Boerngen, Christina Cody, Cary Day, Joy Fitts, Steven Foutch, Sara Hanks, Judy Hemker, Kellie Henegar, Chris Holloway, George Kriss, Kali Michael, Traci Masau, Julie Obermark, Michael Pender, Karol Potter, Shawn Richards, Craig Roper, and Amy Zanton.

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 new employee Michael Pender – Coordinator of Custodial Services; Student Trustee Elect Connor Wademan; Amy Wademan; and Chris Robards of Poettker Construction Company.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comment.

RESOLUTION 24-14

RECOGNIZING CURRENT STUDENT TRUSTEE

Motion by Mr. Kalert to approve Resolution 24-14 thereby expressing sincere appreciation and recognizing Madison Johnson for serving as Student Trustee from April 2023 to April 2024.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Bill Hawley yes

Linda Stover yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Louis Kalert yes

Madison Johnson yes

Motion was approved.

Ms. Johnson was presented with a plaque honoring her for representing Kaskaskia College students.

SEATING OF 2024-2025 STUDENT TRUSTEE

Newly elected Student Trustee Connor Wademan came forward and took the oath of office from Chair Hawley. Student Trustee Wademan then took a seat at the table and the meeting continued.

REVISION TO AGENDA

Motion by Linda Stover to revise the agenda by removing agenda items VII. Adjournment Sine Die, X. Call to Order, and XI. Roll Call.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Bill Hawley yes

Linda Stover yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Louis Kalert yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

SELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEM AND SECRETARY PRO TEM Motion by Mr. Beasley to nominate President George Evans as the President Pro Tem of the Board of Trustees and Karol Potter as Secretary Pro Tem of the Board of Trustees.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

President Evans took the gavel.

ELECTION OF BOARD CHAIR

President Evans asked for nominations for Chair of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees. Motion by Jim Beasley to nominate Bill Hawley as Chair. With no additional nominations received, President Evans closed nominations and asked for a roll call vote.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

Chair Hawley took the gavel.

ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR

Chair Hawley asked for nominations for Vice Chair of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees. Motion by Jim Beasley to nominate Linda Stover as Vice Chair. With no additional nominations received, Chair Hawley closed nominations and asked for a roll call vote.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

ELECTION OF SECRETARY

Chair Hawley asked for nominations for Secretary of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees. Motion by Jim Beasley to nominate Laura Wedekemper as Secretary. With no additional nominations received, Chair Hawley closed nominations and asked for a roll call vote.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPOINTMENT OF BOARD RECORDING SECRETARY

Motion by Louis Kalert to nominate Karol Potter as the Recording Secretary.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2024-2025

Chair Hawley made the following appointments:

ICCTA Representative Jim Beasley

Alternate ICCTA Representative Laura Wedekemper

Foundation Trustee & Director Representative Bryan Holthaus

Friends of Fine Arts Representative Linda Stover

Alumni and Friends Representative Craig Finke

KCSA Representative Jim Beasley

ESTABLISH DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF REGULAR MEETINGS

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to continue holding the meetings of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Kaskaskia College.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items on the Consent Agenda include:

1. March 25, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes

2. April 4, 2024, Higher Learning Commission Workshop

3. April 8, 2024, Higher Learning Commission Meeting

Ratification and approval of disbursements and payrolls for March 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 Friends of Fine Arts Report. Administrative Reports include Executive Services Report, Administrative Services Report, Institutional Support and Technology Services Report, Instructional Services Report, and Student Services Report.

Motion by Linda Stover to accept the consent agenda.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

OLD UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

CLOSED SESSION

No Closed Session was held.

RESOLUTION 24-15

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CAPITAL PROJECTS AND MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED FOR CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD (CDB) PROJECTS (75% CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD FUNDS AND 25% COLLEGE OPERATING FUNDS)

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 24-15 approving the following CDB projects:

1. CDB Capital Project #810-000-016-01 – Replace Roofing Systems and Upgrade HVAC Systems in Various Buildings

2. CDB Capital Project #810-052-021-01 – Improve Main Campus Entranceway, East Parking Lot, Roadways, and Walkway

3. CDB Capital Project #810-052-024-01 – Improvements to Pedestrian Walkway and approving the use of operating funds to finance CDB match requirements for these projects.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF GYMNASIUM DESIGN AND SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR GYMNASIUM

Motion by Laura Wedekemper to authorize the College President to solicit bids in the construction of a gymnasium to complete the capital expenditures outlined in the 2021 Kaskaskia College Modernization and Capital Improvement Projects.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF FITTER FABRICATOR CERTIFICATE

Motion by Linda Stover to approve the Fitter Fabricator Certificate as a reasonable and moderate extension of the current Welding Technology AAS Degree effective Fall 2024 Semester.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF PRECISION AGRICULTURE CERTIFICATE

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the new Precision Agriculture Certificate effective Fall 2025 Semester.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

RESOLUTION 24-16

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE FOR THE DONATION OF A 2024 CHEVROLET BLAZER EV FROM JANSEN CHEVROLET OF GERMANTOWN

Motion Linda Stover to adopt Resolution 24-16 accepting the donation of a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV to be utilized exclusively for educational purposes within the Automotive Technology program at Kaskaskia College, enabling students to gain valuable hands-on experience in working with electric vehicles.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

RESOLUTION 24-17

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A PURITAN BENNETT MECHANICAL VENTILATOR (100% PATH GRANT FUNDING)

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 24-17 approving the purchase of a Puritan Bennett Mechanical Ventilator from Covidien Sales, LLC of Mansfield, MA in the amount of $28,224.00.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

Approved 05/20/24

RESOLUTION 24-18

RESOLUTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL/MANAGERIAL AND EXECUTIVE/MANAGERIAL EMPLOYEES

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to adopt Resolution 24-18 approving the recommendation of reappointment for 2024-2025 of the full-time and part-time Kaskaskia College Professional/ Managerial and Executive/Managerial employees listed in the Resolution, subject to terms and conditions of the individual personnel contracts issued by the President of the College to each employee.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF FACULTY RANK PROMOTION RECOMMENDATIONS Motion by Linda Stover to approve the recommendations for faculty rank promotion in accordance with Article XV of the Kaskaskia College Federation of Teachers contract as follows:

From Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

Cheryl Rushing

Michael Geiger

Bill Waggoner

Eric Jones

Cory Wellen

Rebecca McElhose

From Associate Professor to Professor

Aaron Heinzmann

Mark Kohnen

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING & AUXILIARY SERVICES

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to accept with regrets the retirement of Craig Roper as the Director of Purchasing & Auxiliary Services effective January 31, 2025.

Approved 05/20/24

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS TECHNICIAN Motion by Linda Stover to accept the resignation of Adam Wilson as a Buildings & Grounds Technician effective May 9, 2024.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

RECOMMENDATION TO TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS TECHNICIAN

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to terminate Mr. Presley Thompson’s employment as a Buildings & Grounds Technician due to job abandonment effective April 22, 2024.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

RECOMMENDATION TO PROMOTE EVENING COORDINATOR AT SALEM EDUCATION CENTER TO DIRECTOR OF SALEM EDUCATION CENTER Motion by Louis Kalert to promote Andrea Shipley to Director effective July 1, 2024, with a starting salary of $48,000. There are currently three directors with salaries ranging from $51,385.40 to $52,221.53 with the last director being hired in September 2022 starting at $45,000.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF NEW FULL-TIME POSITION OF ENGLISH TRANSITION SUCCESS COACH (INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING)

Motion by Linda Stover to approve the new full-time position of English Transition Success Coach and post this opening immediately upon board approval. The recommended salary range is $40,000 - $48,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF NEW FULL-TIME POSITION OF REV UP GRANT MANAGER/SUCCESS COACH (REV UP GRANT FUNDED)

Motion by Byan Holthaus to approve adding the full-time, grant-funded position of Rev Up EV Grant Manager/ Success Coach, at a salary of $60,000 to $63,000, using grant funds through the Rev Up EV grant to cover a portion of the position through June 30, 2025.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF NEW FULL-TIME POSITION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES PRECISION AGRICULTURE FACILITATOR (INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING) Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the new Instructional Services Precision Agriculture Facilitator position in fiscal year 2025, within the salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 annually.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR BIOLOGY (REPLACEMENT POSITION)

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the hire of Marcus Abston as Assistant Professor of Biology effective August 14, 2024, at a salary of $58,995 based on MS and Level 8 based on education and prior teaching experience.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR/VETERANS COORDINATOR (REPLACEMENT POSITION)

Motion by Jim Beasley to approve the hire of Emily Eilers as Financial Aid Advisor/Veteran Services Coordinator, effective May 6, 2024, at an annual salary of $46,000.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

FIRST READING – REVISION TO PAID LEAVE FOR ALL WORKERS ACT POLICY 4.3108

The First Reading of revisions to the Paid Leave for All Workers Act Policy 4.3108 was presented. The final reading and approval will be at the May 2024 meeting.

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

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the Second Reading of the revised Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Policy 4.3110.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

SECOND READING – REVISION TO ADMISSIONS POLICY 5.2102 Motion by Louis Kalert to approve the Second Reading of the revised Admissions Policy 5.2102.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes

Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes

Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes

Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes

Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

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

B. Resolution to Approve Contractor for Agricultural Center Parking Lot (Institutional Funding)

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

D. Approval of Vendor to Provide Intercollegiate Student Athlete Secondary Accident Insurance

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

F. Resolution to Establish the Dollar Limit Threshold for the Requirement of a Performance Bond

TRUSTEE AND PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS AND REPORTS

STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT

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

• On March 25, 2024, five students in the Automotive Program received their NC3 certifications.

• On April 8, 2024, the college hosted a viewing party for the solar eclipse.

• The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) site visit was held from April 8-10, 2024. Madison reported the student meeting and the Board of Trustees meeting she participated in with the HLC reviewers went well.

• On April 12, 2024, the college hosted over 1,500 eighth graders on main campus for the annual 8th Grade Career Fair.

• On April 12, 2024, an open house was held at the Crisp Technology Center for industrial trades students, parents, and business and industry partners.

• The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate club competed in a state leadership conference April 12-13, 2024. All the individuals who participated qualified for nationals in Florida in June.

• On April 15, 2024, Cross County Student Nick Fehr ran in the Boston Marathon.

• On April 16, 2024, the Music Department held the annual Spring Combined Music Concert.

• On April 18, 2024, the Black Student Association held a blood drive.

• On April 18, 2024, members of Student Congress attended Student Lobby Day in Springfield. Legislators were presented with letters from students supporting mental health funding.

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

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

• President Evans referred to the Marketing Report and how busy the month of April is with college-sponsored events. The success of these events is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of college staff.

• The college was well represented at the Community College Lobby Day held on May 2, 2024, in Springfield.

• President Evans thanked Madison Johnson and Connor Wademan for participating in the Student Lobby Day on April 18, 2024.

• The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) site visit went very well. Staff were enthusiastic and well prepared in their responses to the HLC reviewers’ questions. The Errors of Record report is currently being reviewed by Linnea Stenson who is the HLC liaison for the college. The college expects to receive the Errors of Record report later this week.

• The Engineering Graduates Banquet is scheduled for Tuesday – April 23rd. The Awards Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday – April 24th. The WEI Program Completion Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday – April 25th.

• The ICCTA Awards Banquet is scheduled for Friday evening - June 7th. Mr. Hawley will be recognized as the recipient of ICCTA’s 2024 Ray Hartstein Achievement Award.

• President Evans recognized Judy Hemker, Vice President of Administrative Services on this being her last Board meeting prior to retirement.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Jim Beasley to adjourn. All members voted yes by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

https://www.kaskaskia.edu/media/web-assets/documents/board-minutes-amp-agendas/april/04-22-24-APPROVED-Minutes-w-Resolutions.pdf