November 10, 2016 Minutes of Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College District No. 513 convened a regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2016 in the Board Room (C307) at Illinois Valley Community College.

Members Physically Present

Michael C. Driscoll, Vice Chair
Larry D. Huffman, Secretary
Laurie A. Bonucci
Jane E. Goetz (entered the meeting at 6:43 p.m.)
David O. Mallery
Everett J. Solon
Sarah J. Tipton, Student Trustee

Members Absent

Melissa M. Olivero, Chair

Others Physically Present

Jerry Corcoran, President
Cheryl Roelfsema, Vice President for Business Services and Finance
Bonnie Campbell, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mark Grzybowski, Associate Vice President for Student Services
Glenna Jones, Director of Human Resources
Walt Zukowski, Attorney

In the absence of Ms. Olivero, Dr. Driscoll called the meeting to order.

APPROVAL OF AMENDED AGENDA

It was moved by Dr. Huffman and seconded by Mr. Solon to approve the agenda, as presented.  Motion passed by voice vote.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

CAMPUS UPDATE

The women’s tennis team that finished third at the NJCAA Division III National Tournament in Peachtree, Ga., was welcomed by the Board. Coach Julie Milota’s squad included Taylor Pappas, Maria Robinson, Allison Vargo, Hannah Warwick, Savannah Weitzel, Abbey Ruppert and Ali Kutz.

CONSENT AGENDA

It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Mr. Mallery to approve the consent agenda, as presented.  Motion passed by voice vote. 

The following items were approved in the consent agenda:

Approval of Minutes – October 11, 2016 Audit/Finance Committee Meeting and October 13, 2016 Board Meeting

Approval of Bills - $635,887.07

Education Fund - $399,621.75 Operations & Maintenance Fund - $110,544.92; Operations & Maintenance (Restricted Fund) - $2,198.72; Auxiliary Fund - $49,917.50; Restricted Fund - $2,272.64; Audit Fund - $9,600.00; Liability, Protection & Settlement Fund - $61,514.14; and Grants, Loans & Scholarships - $217.40

Personnel

Approved the stipends for pay periods ending October 1, 2016 and October 15, 2016

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Corcoran reported the Discover Manufacturing Career Expo held on campus on October 27 was a great success thanks to lots of good folks representing the North Central Regional Betterment Coalition, Business Employment Skills Team, L-P High School, IVCC and the following manufacturers who opened their doors to hundreds of high school students for tours: Allegion, Black Bros., Carus Corporation, Eakas, Flint Hills, James Hardie, SABIC and Vactor Manufacturing. Larry Kiest, of LMK Technologies and LMK Pipe Renewal was the keynote speaker and did a fabulous job. Dr. Corcoran thanked Jennifer Scheri for the role she played on the planning committee in pulling everything and everyone together for a common cause, i.e., to promote careers in manufacturing in the IVCC District and the ability to train folks for these well-paying jobs.  On Saturday, October 29th, the IVCC Athletics Department hosted its second annual trivia night. There were over 320 players, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, an IVCC Board Member, and community members.  In addition, there were approximately 40 workers who helped make the evening a success.  Country Catering also donated their time and sold out of products due to the huge attendance. The department made a profit of $11,100 which will be utilized to support all IVCC Athletic Teams. At a time when so many colleges are eliminating programs and services, Dr. Corcoran is very proud of the way that IVCC coaches and staff have rallied in support of the College’s excellent 140 student athletes. On Saturday, November 5, the College’s Student Services Team offered a Jump Start program at the Ottawa Center. Twenty-three individuals attended, half were high school seniors – five of whom will graduate in December; the majority of students received assistance in completing applications for financial aid, some took placement exams and/or met with a counselor, and 56 credit hours were registered for the spring semester. Dr. Corcoran thanked everyone who gave up a Saturday to assist students on the east side of the district. The College had a great turnout at last Tuesday evening’s Fall Open House. Once again, Quintin Overocker and Aseret Loveland did a fine job for Mark Grzybowski of planning a special two-hour program for students and their loved ones. Approximately 120 people attended and the feedback was terrific. Thanks to the long list of employees and excellent student ambassadors on a job well done.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

None.

2016 TENTATIVE TAX LEVY

It was moved by Dr. Huffman and seconded by Ms. Bonucci to adopt the Resolution approving a Tentative Tax Levy and Tentative Certificate of Tax Levy, as presented.  Motion passed by voice vote.

FACULTY RESIGNATION – SAMANTHA WHITEAKER, NURSING INSTRUCTOR

It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Ms. Tipton to accept with deep regret Samantha Whiteaker’s resignation effective January 10, 2017 and wish her success in her new endeavor.  Motion passed by voice vote.

FACULTY APPOINTMENT – DR. JEAN FORST, ENGLISH AND READING INSTRUCTOR

It was moved by Ms. Bonucci and seconded by Dr. Huffman to approve the appointment of Dr. Jean Forst, as English and reading instructor at G-6, an annualized salary of $59,029 on the 2016/2017 faculty salary schedule, effective January 10, 2017.  Motion passed by voice vote.

TRUSTEE COMMENT

Dr. Huffman commented he had attended a recent show in the Cultural Centre presented by IVCC’s theatre department and plans to return for the holiday shows in early December.  He noted that the Cultural Centre is not full all of the time and yet the quality of the events merit that.  He suggested the programs could benefit from more advanced publicity.  He encouraged everyone to attend the upcoming holiday shows.

CLOSED SESSION

It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Ms. Tipton to convene a closed session at 6:45 p.m. to discuss 1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body; 2) litigation; 3) collective negotiations; and 4) closed session minutes.  Motion passed by voice vote.

After a short break, the Board entered closed session at 6:50 p.m.  On a motion by Mr. Solon and seconded by Dr. Huffman, the regular meeting resumed at 7:35 p.m.  Motion passed by voice vote.