1/26/16 MINUTEs AMENDED Illinois Community College District #511 PG 7, #3, PERSONAL REPORT Rock ‘alley College TRIO GRANTS CORREDTED TO: 3301 North Mulford Road $220,000 EACH FOR 5 YEARS Rockford, IL 61114 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting January 26, 2016 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 511, Winnebago, Boone, DeKaib, McHenry, Ogle, and Stephenson Counties, Illinois, convened in room 117-121 of the Woodward Technology Center (WTC) on the main campus on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. College Attorney Joe Perkoski called the meeting to order and asked Board Secretary Lynn Kearney to call the roll. Roll Call The following members of the Board were present: Ms. Katherine Kelley Mr. Frank Haney Mr. Bob Trojan Ms. Ashley Burks Mr. Michael Dunn, Jr. Mr. Patrick Murphy Ms. Lynn Keamey Alexander Day, student trustee Also in attendance: Mr. Mike Mastroianni, President; Dr. Carmen Coballes-Vega, Provost and Chief Academic Officer; Ms. Jessica Jones, Vice President of Human Resources; Ms. Rhonda Meyer-Boeke, Director of Financial Services/Interim Chief Financial Officer; Mr. Mike Phillips, Director of Facilities Planning, Plant Operations and Maintenance; Ann Kenvitz. Assistant to the President; College Attorney Joe Perkoski. Board Attorney Announces Board Chair Succession College Attorney Joe Perkoski announced that current Board Chair Frank Haney has announced his resignation as Board Chair effective immediately, but will remain on the board as a trustee. According to Board Policy 1:10.030, Vice Chair Katherine Kelley will assume the position of board chair effective immediately and will serve in that position until the reorganization meeting scheduled for April 26, 2016. Adjourn to Closed Session On a motion by Trustee Lynn Kearney. seconded by Trustee Patrick Murphy and unanimous roll call vote, the meeting was adjourned to closed session at 5:20 p.m. to discuss I) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees per Section 2(c) (1): andor 2) Collective negotiating matters per Section 2 (c) (2); and/or 3) The lease or purchase of real property per Section 2 (c) (5) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Rock valley College Board of Trustees Minutes of January 26, 2016 Page 1 of 13
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1/26/16 MINUTEsAMENDED
Illinois Community College District #511 PG 7, #3, PERSONAL REPORTRock ‘alley College TRIO GRANTS CORREDTED TO:
3301 North Mulford Road $220,000 EACH FOR 5 YEARSRockford, IL 61114
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
January 26, 2016
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 511,Winnebago, Boone, DeKaib, McHenry, Ogle, and Stephenson Counties, Illinois, convened in room117-121 of the Woodward Technology Center (WTC) on the main campus on Tuesday,January 26, 2016 at 5:15 p.m.
College Attorney Joe Perkoski called the meeting to order and asked Board Secretary LynnKearney to call the roll.
Roll Call
The following members of the Board were present:
Ms. Katherine Kelley Mr. Frank HaneyMr. Bob Trojan Ms. Ashley BurksMr. Michael Dunn, Jr. Mr. Patrick MurphyMs. Lynn Keamey Alexander Day, student trustee
Also in attendance: Mr. Mike Mastroianni, President; Dr. Carmen Coballes-Vega, Provostand Chief Academic Officer; Ms. Jessica Jones, Vice President of Human Resources; Ms. RhondaMeyer-Boeke, Director of Financial Services/Interim Chief Financial Officer; Mr. Mike Phillips,Director of Facilities Planning, Plant Operations and Maintenance; Ann Kenvitz. Assistant to thePresident; College Attorney Joe Perkoski.
Board Attorney Announces Board Chair Succession
College Attorney Joe Perkoski announced that current Board Chair Frank Haney hasannounced his resignation as Board Chair effective immediately, but will remain on the board as atrustee. According to Board Policy 1:10.030, Vice Chair Katherine Kelley will assume the positionof board chair effective immediately and will serve in that position until the reorganization meetingscheduled for April 26, 2016.
Adjourn to Closed Session
On a motion by Trustee Lynn Kearney. seconded by Trustee Patrick Murphy and unanimousroll call vote, the meeting was adjourned to closed session at 5:20 p.m. to discuss I) Theappointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specificemployees per Section 2(c) (1): andor 2) Collective negotiating matters per Section 2 (c) (2); and/or3) The lease or purchase of real property per Section 2 (c) (5) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
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Reconvene Open Meeting
On a motion by Trustee Lynn Keamey, seconded by Trustee Bob Trojan, and unanimous rollcall vote, the meeting was reconvened to open session at 5:55 p.m.
Possible Action Items as a Result of Closed Session
No action was taken as a result of closed session.
Communications and Petitions (Public Comment)
There were no requests for public comment.
Recognition of Visitors
There were no visitors who wished to be recognized.
General Presentations
Mike Phillips introduced Mr. Dan Roszkowski and Mr. Ged Trias of Larson and DarbyGroup architects who presented information on proposed renovations to the Woodward TechnologyCenter to accommodate the RVC/NIU engineering initiative.
Roszkowski and Trias reviewed two design options for the building, including options forenclosing the existing entry canopy, as well as exterior and interior design. Mr. Roszkowski notedthat the Larson and Darby team has been meeting with faculty and staff to determine space size andequipment needed for the various lab spaces, utilities and other components of the engineeringprogram.
In response to a question from Trustee Murphy, Mr. Mike Phillips confirmed that the totalnumber of square feet to be remodeled for each of the two options, option I and option 3-I, aredetailed in the ICCB Capital Application attached to Board Report #7277 that’s included in themeeting packet. He explained that in option I, WTC rooms 117-121 will be remodeled, as willrooms 141/142, the existing lobby and canopy, and the ground level. In option 3-I. \VTC rooms117-121 would not be remodeled and additional space would be constructed on the creek side of thebuilding.
In response to a question from Trustee Trojan regarding the number of classroom seats thatwill be available in the space, Mr. Roszkowski indicated he would get that information. TrusteeDunn added that it’s difficult to determine the number of seats, as not all are equal, especially forspecialty labs. He noted that labs hold fewer students than classrooms.
Board Committee Reports and Presentation of Approved Committee Meeting Minutes
I. Finance Committee — Approved Minutes of December 7, 2015
a. Vital signs for Payroll, Healthcare Costs, and Cash were accepted as presented.b. The FY16 Second Quarter Financial Report was not presented.
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Trustee Patrick Murphy, chair of the Finance Committee, reported that the committee metJanuary’ 19 and discussed the following:
• Reviewed tax abatement of FY15 taxes• Discussed cash flow: less than last year.• Expect S6-7 million deficit due to lack of state firnding• RIFs are offset by raises given last summer (not budgeted)• FY16 second quarter results were not ready at the meeting• FY17 budget discussions won’t be done until we figure out FY16• Possible increases in lab fees and tuition will be considered at the February meeting• RFQ for financial advisor will be issued February 12• Discussed why FY16 budget is $3 million higher than FY15 actuals. Ms. Rhonda Meyer
Boeke explained the difference is from PELL and SURS on behalf of• More discussions to come on where to cut the budget• The next meeting will be held February 16• Trustee Trojan added that he read articles from the Springfield Journal stating not to
expect any money from the state until after the November election, perhaps the first orsecond quarter of 2017 for FY18. He added that the college needs to make further cutsand sees the need for more staff cuts.
• Trustee Murphy added that funds may not be appropriated until the Illinois GeneralAssembly meetings in January 2017 or later.
• In response to a question from Trustee Dunn regarding the Finance Committee’s positionon cash balance, Trustee Murphy indicated it will get worse, as overloads were paid thisweek. Trustee Murphy added that it’s not possible to build up cash now, as the collegeneeds to reduce spending even thither.
• Murphy added that when cash is used, investments must be sold and that revenue streamis lost. He added that raising tuition may not necessarily increase enrollment.
2. Operations Committee — Approved Minutes of December 7, 2015
Vital signs for CLI Milestones and Aviation Career Education Center (ACEC) Milestoneswere accepted as presented.
Trustee Michael Dunn Jr., chair of the Operations Committee, reported on the committee’sJanuary 19 meeting:
• Heard Human Resources department updates on wellness and new employee benefits, aswell as an organizational update
• Heard a longer presentation of the proposed WTC renovations, and updates regarding theHealth Sciences Center, CLI and the downtown Rockford Register Star location
• Construction on the Health Science Center (HSCJ) will resume when the weatherimproves
• Bids are out for Classroom Building I (CLI)• Commended Mike Phillips for doing a great job
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3. Teaching & Learning Committee — Approved Minutes of November 10, 2015
Vital signs for the Recruitment and Outreach Activity Report, and KPI Summary Report:Affordability were accepted as presented.
Trustee Lynn Kearney, chair of the Teaching. Learning & Communications Committee,reported on the committee’s January 12 meeting:
• Heard a report by Dr. Lisa Mehlig regarding Diverse Learning Environment Survey data.The college also distributes the Community College Survey of Student Engagement(CCSSE) every three years; the next one is spring 2016.
• RVC affordability is below the national average.• Discussed the impact of positions eliminated in December. The college has made an effort to
standardize practices, make more strategic use of student workers, some work was realignedand some will not be done, as it cannot be absorbed by those who remain. Audio visualservices are no longer available. When asked, the Provost indicated that future cuts topersonnel could affect programs.
• Mr. Ron Geary and Ms. Gina Caronna-Marvin provided an update on pathways discussionswith Rockford Public Schools.
• Preliminary 10”’ Day enrollment report indicates RVC’s enrollment is down only onepercent, while many other schools were down as much as 25 percent.
• The next meeting will be held February 9 at 5:15 p.m.• Trustee Bob Trojan commented that the current budget situation is painful for all. He has
looked at statistics of 2010 vs Jan. 1, 2016, which indicate reduced enrollment and increasedstaff. President Mike Mastroianni added that Trustee Trojan’s calculations did not includenon-credit students, which makes a huge difference. He added that future budget cuts likelywill involve programs.
In response to a question from Trustee Dunn, Dr. Howard Spearman explained that the loll)
Day enrollment report would be presented at the February regular board meeting. He furtherexplained that his department continues the goal of refining the process of improvements begun lastyear with assistance from the partnership with the John Gardner Institute to gather data and developa plan of action.
In response to Trustee Dunn’s question regarding what resources are needed to increaseenrollment, Dr. Spearman explained that it would be easy to say additional staff is needed, butstressed the importance of identifying gaps and current work being done to refine processes, so thecollege can track what is currently in place. He added that some processes are now automated, butthere is still of lot that’s done manually, and this needs to be reduced.
Trustee Trojan commented that the credit hours sold in 2010 were substantially higher andasked if recruiters are doing enough in the high schools. In response, Dr. Lisa Mehlig explained that2010 enrollment data is somewhat skewed, as models indicate that higher unemployment increasesenrollment, and enrollment is highest during a recession when federal monies are available to pay forretraining. In contrast, today the numbers of high school students and full time students aredeclining and many students are working adults who attend college pail time. Dr. Spearman addedthat retention and persistence improves with full time students and cited the example of how the
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Right Place to Start program helped students understand the culture and importance of education. Headded that many students are first generation and 75 percent of them are considered at risk.
Trustees Dunn and Murphy expressed their concern that classes that lead to ajob are notoffered at the right time of day that’s most beneficial to adult students. Dr. Mehlig added that thecollege is looking at the schedule matrix and knows that buildings are not well used nights andweekends. Weekend classes have been offered in the past, as well as evening classes, but they didnot fill. Dr. Spearman added that additional sections are opened, especially in English and science,when the number on the wait list indicates the need. In addition, his team is looking at recruitment,and how it can impact retention and increase completion.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Trustee Murphy asked to have items #2, Claims Sheet #723, Check Register, Alpha Register,Monthly Vendor Payments over $10,000, and #3, Personnel Report #698, removed from the ConsentAgenda to Other Action Items so they can be voted upon individually.
1. Approve Minutesa. December 7,2015 Special Meetingb. December 15, 2015 Regular Meeting
2. (BR 7266) Removed from Consent Agenda to Other Action Items3. (BR 7267) Removed from Consent Agenda to Other Action items4. (BR 7268) Resolution on the Retirement of Linda Auman5. (BR 7269) Resolution on the Retirement of Thomas Guensburg6. (BR 7270) Resolution on the Retirement of Sam Overton. Jr.7. (BR 7271) Resolution on the Retirement of LoH Peterson8. (BR 7272) Resolution on the Retirement of Diane Samsel9. (BR 7273) Resolution on the Retirement of Rebecca Stien10. (BR 7274) Resolution on the Retirement of Darrell Ulven
On a motion by Trustee Lynn Keamey, seconded by Trustee Bob Trojan, and unanimous rollcall vote, Consent Agenda items #1,4,5, 6,7, 8, 9 and 10 were approved.
S 428.20 American ExpressS 114,040.28 BLDD Architects, Inc.$ 24,248.43 BLDD Architects, Inc.5 13,481.99 Constellation New Energy$ 61,046.40 Constellation New Energy$ 13,313.82 Constellation New Energy$ 15,171.23 Constellation New Energy — Gas Div
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$ 52,943.41
$ 117.50
$ 10,194.55
$ 455,389.71$ 5,502.85
$ 35.05
$ 5,502.85
$ 35.05$ 21,348.36$ 22,607.33
$ 13,357.50
$ 29,309.70
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$ 709.25$ 667.36
$ 250.32
$ 369.87
$ 3,140.43
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$ 240,151.11
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$ 109,251.73
$ 109,405.91
$ 14,687.86$ 5,611.66$ 5,611.66
EBM, Inc.HarderHarderHealth Care ServiceIL Federation TeachersIL Federation TeachersIL Federation TeachersIL Federation TeachersJeffrey F. Flemming, ArchitectLarson Darby GroupPaper ThinRadicom, Inc.Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, LifionRock River TrainingRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRock River Water ReclamationRockford Area Economic Development CouncilRockford Charter Coach LLCRockford Charter Coach LLCRockford Charter Coach LLCRockford Charter Coach LLCScandroli ConstructionSimplexGflnnell LPState Universities Retirement SystemState Universities Retirement SystemSun Life FinancialVanguard GroupVanguard Group
Taylor, Ltd.
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$ 17,342.16 Variable Annuity Life Insurance P67, #3, PERSONAL REPORT.
$ 17,342.16 Variable Annuity Life Insurance$ 10,475.89 Xerox$ 2,401.33 Xerox
$ 1,596,541.60 TOTAL
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve Claims Sheet #723 (BR 7266) aspresented.
Discussion: Trustee Murphy questioned the two charges for Xerox copier costs. BusinessServices Director Mike Papp indicated he did not have that information readily available but wouldget it.
On a motion by Trustee Lynn Keamey, seconded by Student Trustee Alexander Day, andunanimous roll call vote, BR #7266 was approved.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the personnel actions as itemized on theamended Board Report 7267 that added separation agreements.
In response to Trustee Murphy’s question, Provost Dr. Carmen Coballes-Vega explained thatall of the appointments under item A are 100 percent funded by the two TRiO grants recently awardedto the college. ($220,000 each for five years). The grants will also cover the salaries of others whohave not yet been hired.
Trustee Dunn added that personnel who were on the RIF list were hired back when possibleand that he is comfortable with how the administration handled the process.
Provost Dr. Carmen Coballes-Vega also explained that the temporary faculty appointmentunder item B was needed due to the last-minute resignation of the fulltime faculty member in thePhysical Science Department. She added that the item F. Salary Change for Michelle BacinoTheissen is a contractual item and is due to completion of doctorate credits.
Trustee Dunn questioned why item J. Studio Theatre Salaries was not discussed with theOperations Committee and since Studio Theatre is subsidized by Starlight Theatre revenue, why thisexpense hasn’t been reduced. President Mastroianni explained that as administration builds theFY17 budget, they’re going to look at new ways of doing indoor theatre so that the drain onStarlight’s revenue will end.
Trustee Murphy indicated he would vote no on the Personnel Report because twoadministrative assistant positions were on the RIF list and the report adds two more. PresidentMastroianni explained that searches were conducted to fill one of the flalltime clerical positions,which is critical to operations. The other position was filled by someone who was on the RIF list.
On a motion by Trustee Lynn Keamey, seconded by Frank Haney, Board Report #7267 wasapproved by majority roll call vote. Trustees Burks, Dunn, Haney, Keamey, Trojan, Kelley and Day(advisory) voted yes. Trustee Murphy voted no.
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1. Purchase Report #701 (BR 7275)
a. Purchase Report #701-A — FY16 Purchases (BR 7275-A)
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the marked items for purchase onPurchase Report #701-A, BR 7275-A.
$ 19,868.50 A. R & H Theatricals, New York, NY
$ 16,330.40 B. Music Theatre International, New York, NY
$ 18,540.00 C. Music Theatre International, New York, NY
$ 17,768.50 D. R & H Theatricals, New York, NY
$ 10,900.00 E. Plumbers & Pipe Fitters UA Local #23, Rockford, IL$ 13,320.00 F. Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, Rockford, IL$ 14,004.00 0, NCCA, Minneapolis, MN
$ 110,731.4 TOTAL
Trustee Lynn Kearney made a motion, seconded by Trustee Ashley Burks, to approve BoardReport 7275-A.
Trustee Michael Dunn Jr. made a motion, seconded by Trustee Frank Haney, to amend themotion to remove Items E and F for separate vote. The motion to amend was approved by unanimousroll call vote.
With regard to items A, B, C and D, President Mastroianni explained why “Phantom of theOpera” and the other three Starlight Theatre shows were selected for the 2016 season, Starlight’s 50th
anniversary year. Item G is for the Model U.N. student team to attend the conference to be held inMinneapolis March 20-24, 2016.
Trustee Michael Dunn Jr. made a motion, seconded by Trustee Frank Haney, to approve itemsA, B, C, D, and G. The motion was approved by majority roll call vote. Trustees Burks, Haney,Kearney, and Kelley voted yes. Trustees Dunn, Murphy and Trojan voted no. Student TrusteeAlexander Day abstained.
Trustee Dunn made a motion, seconded by Trustee Haney, to approve items E and F. Themotion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
b. Purchase Report #701-B — Blanket Purchase Orders (BR 7275-B)
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the marked items on Purchase report#701-B, BR 7275-B.
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Budget Area & Acct. Number FY16 Assigned Budget Blanket P0 AmountVendor & Description For this Fund/Function
LIBRARY
01 21000 Books and Binding Costs 197,000.001
YBP Library Services. Atlanta, GA 3 1,440.00*Books and materials for the library.This vendor replaces Baker & Taylorand the amount shown is the balanceremaining from the June blanket P0,originally approved for $62,000.
Trustee Lynn Keamey made a motion, seconded by Trustee Patrick Murphy, to approve BoardReport 7275-B.
The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
c. Purchase Report #701-C — Addendums (BR 7275-C)
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the marked items for purchase onPurchase Report #701-C, BR 7275-C.
$ 5,000.00 A. A.W. Bennett Enterprises, Denver, IA4,000.00 B. Lawrence NationaLease, Red Wing, MN
$ 9,000.00 TOTAL
Trustee Lynn Keamey made a motion, seconded by Trustee Patrick Murphy, to approve BoardReport 7275-C.
The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
d. Purchase Report #701-D — Capital Prolects (BR 7275-D)
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the marked items for purchase onPurchase Report #701-D, BR 7275-D.
$ 1,102,300.00 A. Sjostrom & Sons, Rockford, IL
$ 1,102,300.00 TOTAL
Trustee Lynn Keamey made a motion, seconded by Trustee Ashley Burks, to approve BoardReport 7275-D.
The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
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e. Purchase Report #701-E — Emergency Expense (BR 7275-E)
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the marked items for purchase onPurchase Report #701 -E. BR 7275-E.
S 52,845.00 A. United Drilling, Inc.. Plumsteadville. PA
S 52,845.00 TOTAL
Trustee Lynn Keamey made a motion, seconded by Trustee Patrick Murphy, to approve BoardReport 7275-E.
The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
2. LCCB Project Status Report (BR 7276)
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the ICCB Project Status Report dueJanuary 31, 2016 and the Statement of Final Completion of State and Locally Funded Projects for theRenovations of the Classroom Building II (CLII) project, the UPS Replacement (electric upgrade) in theEducational Resource Center (ERC) and Student Center (SC) project, and the Main Pedestrian BridgeRepairs.
Trustee Lynn Keamey made a motion, seconded by Trustee Ashley Burks, to approve BoardReport 7276.
Trustee Murphy explained that this is an annual report to ICCB and is closing out three projects.
The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
3. Capital Application Woodward Technology Center (VTC) Renovation (BR 7277)
Trustee Lynn Keamey made a motion, seconded by Trustee Patrick Murphy, to approve BoardReport 7277.
Trustee Michael Dunn Jr. made a motion, seconded by Trustee Patrick Murphy, to amend themotion to approve Option 1. with the option to upgrade at a later time to Option 3-1, using the revisedbudget numbers as follows:
Option I Would include enclosing the canopy, limited first floor renovation(including WTC 117-121) and renovating the entire ground floor (floor planattached).
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Option 3-1 Would include enclosing the canopy, limited first floorrenovation (does not include WTC 117-121), renovating the entire groundfloor and a two-story addition for an additional 8,320 sq. ft. (floor planattached).
The motion to amend Trustee Kearney’s original motion was approved by unanimous roll callvote.
Trustee Dunn then made a motion, seconded by Trustee Murphy, to approve the amended BR7277 as follows.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve Option I of this Locally Fundedproject and authorize the College Administration to sign the appropriate IllinoisCommunity College Board Capital Application requesting authorization to proceedwith the project. The project may be upgraded to Option 3-1 at a later time.
The amended motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
At 7:53 p.m. Trustee Michael Dunn, Jr. left the meeting.
4. Memorandum of Understanding between the Winnebago County Health Department andRock Valley College (BR 7278)
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees enter into this agreement through a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) between the Winnebago County Health Department and Rock Valley College inorder to flirther develop detailed action plans for testing, exercising, and implementing during identifiedtimes of crisis. Plan development and action will provide for a more efficient distribution of the StrategicNational Stockpile (SNS) to the citizens of this region at the time they need it most.
Trustee Lynn Keamey made a motion, seconded by Trustee Patrick Murphy, to approve BoardReport 7278.
Police Chief Joe Drought explained the purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding.
The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
5. Resolution Abating a Portion of Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2015 to Pay DebtService on Taxable General Obligation Community College Bonds, Series 2009B, ofCommunity College District No. 511, Counties of Winnebago, Ogle, Boone, Stephenson,DeKaIb, and McHenry and State of Illinois (BR 7279)
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the resolution to abate $21,418 levied forthe year 2015 to pay debt service on Taxable General Obligation Community College Bonds, Series
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2009B, of Community College District No. 511, Counties of Winnebago, Ogle, Boone, Stephenson,DeKaIb and McHenry and State of Illinois.
Trustee Lynn Kearney made a motion, seconded by Trustee Bob Trojan, to approve BoardReport 7279. There was no discussion.
The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
Other Business
1. New Business
No new business was brought before the Board of Trustees.
2. Unfinished Business
No unfinished business was brought before the Board of Trustees.
Updates/Reports
President’s Update
President Mike Mastroianni explained a recent meeting held with U.S. Representative CheriBustos regarding the college’s sustainability programs and the RVC/NIU engineering partnership.He thanked the faculty members for their involvement and their informative presentation toRepresentative Bustos.
Leadership Team Updates
Ms. Susan Glenn, vice president and chief development officer of the RVC Foundation,provided a brief update on one of the Engineering Week activities, a private reception to be held onFebruary 23. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet some of the first students enrolled in theprogram and hear important announcements regarding donor gifts toward the cost of the WTCrenovation.
Trustee Comments
There were no additional comments from trustees.
ICCTA Report (Illinois Community College Trustees Association)
Trustee Trojan noted that statewide reports are received regularly regarding higher educationbudget issues.
Student Trustee Report
Student Trustee Alexander Day presented his report, noting that he is preparing for theSenator Forum and reviewing his spring 2016 goals. The Student Government Association meets at3:00 p.m. every Monday in the Student Center Atrium and is also working on its goals.
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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Report
The report was accepted as submitted. In response to a question from Trustee Frank Haney,FOIA Officer Nancy Chamberlain confirmed that the college does not provide employees’ homeaddresses on FOIA requests.
College and Community Events Calendar
The calendar was accepted as submitted.
Adjourn to Closed Session
A second closed session was not held.
Next Meetin2
The next regular meeting will be held February 23, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Student CenterAtrium.
Adiournment
There being no fUrther business to come before the board, at 8:05 p.m., a motion to adjournwas made by Trustee Keamey, seconded by Trustee Trojan. The motion was approved byunanimous voice vote.
Submitted by Ann Kerwitz.
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