SECRETARY
PRO-TEM
In
the absence of Leslie Englehaupt, Dr. Michael Driscoll volunteered to serve as
Secretary Pro-Tem.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Dr.
Jerry Corcoran requested Item 14. – Faculty Appointment-Nursing Instructor be
removed from the agenda as the administration has decided to extend the search. It was moved by Dr. Huffman and seconded by Dr.
Driscoll to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed by voice vote.
MOMENT OF
SILENCE
Dr.
Jerry Corcoran led a moment of silence in honor of Mary J. Schmoeger, Mother of
Jeanne Hayden and resident of Oglesby, who passed away on June 23rd
at the age of 91.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
It
was moved by Dr. Huffman and seconded by Ms. Burkart to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Motion passed by voice vote. Dr. Huffman abstained from voting on the June
19, 2012 Board minutes due to his absence at that meeting.
The
following items were approved in the consent agenda:
Approval
of Minutes
– June 19, 2012 Board Meeting
Approval
of the Bills
- $1,333,830.42
Education
Fund - $1,050,856.19; Operations and Maintenance Fund - $57,730.54; Auxiliary
Fund - $41,710.79; Restricted Fund - $154,037.21; and Liability, Protection and
Settlement Fund - $29,495.69.
Treasurer’s
Report
Personnel
Approved
the stipends for the pay periods ending June 2, 2012; June 16, 2012; and June
30, 2012.
PRESIDENT’S
REPORT
Dr. Corcoran reported
the slope maintenance project is essentially complete and the work that has
been done to repair slopes and ravines on the north side of the campus is very
impressive. Although the cost for this project was around $130,000, it was
great use of ICCB Capital Renewal funds. Dr. Corcoran congratulated Cheryl
Roelfsema, Gary Johnson, the College’s architect and engineers on a job well
done. Dr.
Corcoran reported the parking lot repair project began late last week and it is close
to being completed. The
administration is very pleased with the results. The administration is also
happy with the progress made so far on construction of the Peter Miller
Community Technology Center: over the
next month underground electrical work, steel columns and metal decking should
be complete; slab on grade should be poured; and precast concrete erection and
roofing should begin. Also within the next month the geothermal horizontal loop
should be finished. Overall, everyone is seeing lots of change on the campus
and there’s a lot of excitement about what these changes will mean in terms of the
College’s ability to provide high quality instruction and service in
first-class facilities with cutting-edge technology. Dr. Lori Scroggs has
provided the following update on two grants that she and her team successfully
pursued.
Darden Restaurants
Grant (parent
company for Red Lobster & Olive Garden) - The IVCC Foundation was invited
to apply for a $1,000 grant to
improve college access/readiness by Red Lobster Manager, Chris Berger.
Marianne Dzik and Tina Hardy created the program, which includes four
workshops with DePue High School Juniors held both at the College and DePue
High School. Workshops include: 1) a review of “college knowledge” info
on paying for college along with a tour of IVCC; 2) Career Cruising career
exploration and preparation for college placement testing; 3) development of a
college readiness plan; 4) learning about Darden Restaurant Careers.
Digital Divide Grant
(IL Dept of Commerce & Economic Opportunity). IVCC was awarded $16,000 to improve access to jobs and
higher education for populations with limited access to technology. An IVCC
team composed of Jamie Gahm and Gail Divan in Continuing Education and Business
Services, Joel Torbeck, DWC, Carrie Folken from BEST, Inc., Maria Moreno,
Learning Technologies, and Sara Escatel from Adult Education created a program
that will be housed at the Streator Community Center and provide staffed
computer access for targeted populations, including BEST clients and area GED
students. Participants will have computer lab access plus access to no-cost
instruction in Understanding Basic Computers, Internet & Email, and Basic
Word Processing & Spreadsheets. Courses will emphasize lessons and examples
that help participants learn job skills and prepare work or school materials,
leading to greater opportunities through employment or enrollment in further
college courses. Reed Wilson and Dr.
Corcoran met with Representative Frank Mautino this morning in order to bring
him up to speed on the building project and also to say thanks for his
influence in IVCC being one of eight community colleges receiving a special
grant of $46,500 to help offset the elimination of the Illinois Veteran’s
Grant. Dr. Corcoran reminded the Board that the LPN pinning ceremony is
scheduled for Wednesday, July 25th at 5 p.m. in the gymnasium. He
asked board members to notify Jeanne Hayden if they plan to attend. Dr. Corcoran was happy to report that Gary
Johnson is convalescing well after recent bypass surgery. He asked everyone to
continue to keep him in their prayers.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
None.
FISCAL
YEAR 2013 TENTATIVE BUDGET
It was moved by Dr. Driscoll and seconded
by Dr. Huffman to adopt the Resolution approving the FY2013 Tentative Budget. Dr. Corcoran noted the $47.2 million budget
for fiscal year 2013 included $12.5 million in state funding for the new Peter
Miller Community Technology Center.
Without the Community Technology Center project, the budget would
contain $34.7 million in revenues, a 2.7 percent decrease, and $36.3 million in
expenditures, an .8 percent decrease from 2012.
The deficit budget is the result of not levying for tort expenditures
but using existing fund balances and using the auxiliary enterprise fund
balances to cover a one-time expenditure for converting the current
administrative software system to a Microsoft operating environment. During challenging economic times the College
is able to present an operating budget that is balanced except for the one-time
IT expenditure despite the fact of projecting only 12.2 percent versus the
standard one-third of the operating fund revenues coming from the state. Operating revenues total $20.5 million
compared to last year’s $22 million, a decrease of more than $1.4 million, or
6.7 percent. Operating expenditures are
$20.9 million compared to $22 million in 2012 a decrease of over $1 million, or
5 percent. For the time being, eleven full-time positions will not be
filled. The focus from this point
forward will be on providing only mission-critical services until the state
economy turns around. Mr. Mallery was
pleased with the adjustments on the operating side, but thought it a bit
unpalatable to spend more than what is generated. Dr. Corcoran noted the Board and administration
deliberately decided to stop levying for Tort to spend down the reserves in
this fund to a more appropriate level; it is projected to take another three to
four years before this happens. Dr.
Huffman commended the staff in doing a good job in putting the budget together
and making the sacrifices needed. Motion
passed by voice vote.
It was moved by Dr. Huffman and seconded by
Ms. Olivero to authorize publication of the Notice of Public Hearing. Motion passed by voice vote.
STUDENT
ATHLETIC AND CATASTROPHIC STUDENT ATHLETIC INSURANCERENEWALS
It was moved by Dr. Huffman and seconded by
Ms. Burkart to accept the recommendation of the insurance consultant to renew
the Student Athletic and Catastrophic Student Athletic insurance coverage with
the current carriers at $35,237. Board
members were concerned with the 40 percent increase in premiums. It was noted the insurance company had a loss
of 150 percent over the premiums in student claims. It was suggested an insurance waiver be
provided to the students and their parents where their insurance would be
primary and the College’s insurance be secondary. There also could be a provision that the
student and parents be liable for the deductible. The College will be seeking bids for
insurance next year and it was suggested to consider two years instead of
three. Tracy Morris will develop a plan
that will cut costs on the student athletic insurance and at the same time be
competitive in playing athletics. She
will report back to the Board in three to four months, well before the next
recruiting cycle. Motion passed by voice
vote.
FACULTY
RESIGNATION – CHRISTINE DOVE, SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGYINSTRUCTOR
It was moved by Dr. Huffman and seconded by
Dr. Driscoll to accept with regret Christine Dove’s resignation effective upon
completion of the summer session and wish her luck in her future
endeavors. Motion passed by voice vote.
FACULTY
APPOINTMENT – CARMEN N. HARTFORD, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
INSTRUCTOR
It was moved by Mr. Mallery and seconded by
Dr. Huffman to approve the appointment of Carmen N. Hartford as the Anatomy
& Physiology Instructor assigned to the Division of Natural Sciences &
Business, with placement on the salary schedule at Step B-2 - $38,580 for the
2012-2013 academic year. Motion passed
by voice vote.
FACULTY
APPOINTMENT – SHANE W. LANGE, AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR/PROGRAM COORDINATOR
It was moved by Dr. Huffman and seconded by
Ms. Olivero to approve the appointment of Shane W. Lange as Automotive
Technology Instructor/Program Coordinator assigned to the Division of Career
and Technical Programs, with placement on the salary schedule at Step A-4 -
$39,386 for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Motion passed by voice vote. Dean
Novak introduced Shane Lange and noted he is working on his master’s degree in
science from the University of Massachusetts.
He hopes to complete his degree this time next year. In addition to his qualifications as a master
technician, he almost achieved perfect scores on everything, which is rare.
PURCHASE
REQUEST – CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE UPDATE OF THE COLLEAGUE
ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEM
It was moved by Dr. Driscoll and seconded
by Mr. Mallery to engage the services of American Digital Corporation to update
the microcode, firmware, and AIX operating system on the Colleague system
hardware for a cost not to exceed $10,000.
Harold Barnes noted the purpose for the consulting services is the
software is changing and to satisfy the Federal Government, the College must
make this change for the financial aid department. This is huge for the students in receiving
financial aid. If this system goes down,
the College can do nothing – no payroll, no counseling, no admissions,
etc. Mr. Barnes does not want to take
that risk. The Systems Administrator
retired last month and his staff cannot be expected to be experts in
everything. Motion passed by voice
vote.
PURCHASE
REQUEST – HAMPDEN HOME EFFICIENCY AUDITOR TRAINING FACILITY
PACKAGE
It was moved by Dr. Huffman and seconded by
Mr. Narczewski to purchase the Hampden Home Efficiency Auditor Training
Facility Package from Hampden Engineering Corporation in the amount of
$147,500. Dr. Corcoran noted this is a
phenomenal piece of equipment which will make an extraordinary difference in
the lives of the faculty and students specifically in the HVAC program. This equipment meets the eligibility as a
sole source. The package includes the
small scale building, curriculum and certification, and 40 hours instructor
training as well as a test equipment package.
Dr. Corcoran also noted this piece of equipment is one of the first
enhancements made available through the Miller Charitable Trust agreement. Motion passed by voice vote.
APPROVAL
OF TWO ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES: WELDING PRODUCTION
TECHNOLOGY & WELDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
It was moved by Dr. Huffman and seconded by
Ms. Olivero to approve the Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding
Production Technology and the Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding
Construction Technology, as presented.
Motion passed by voice vote.
INACTIVATION
- MEDICAL CODING CERTIFICATE AND MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
CERTIFICATE
It was moved by Ms. Olivero and seconded by
Dr. Huffman to approve the inactivation of the Medical Coding Certificate and
Medical Transcription Certificate effective, December 20, 2012. Motion passed by voice vote.
INACTIVATION
– SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR CERTIFICATE, BASIC
TEACHERS TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE, AND ADVANCED TEACHER TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
It was moved by Dr. Huffman and seconded by
Ms. Burkart to approve the inactivation of the School Technology Coordinator
Certificate, the Basic Teachers Technology Certificate, and the Advanced
Teacher Technology Certificate, effective August 31, 2012. Dr. Driscoll was disappointed to see a lack
of interest in these certificates. Ms.
Isermann explained that these certificates were introduced in the 1980s and
1990s when schools needed a technology coordinator that could take a quick
certificate program and instruct teachers on the use of technology in the
classroom. Now teachers that need
additional qualifications take graduate credit hours to go on their
transcripts. Schools are hiring people
with AAS degrees in computer network administration or bachelor’s degrees in
networking. The schools are raising the
bar. Motion passed by voice vote.
None.
It was moved by Ms. Olivero and seconded by Dr.
Huffman to convene a closed session at 7:28 p.m. to discuss 1) the appointment,
employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific
employees of the public body; 2) pending litigation; and 3) closed session
minutes.
Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Burkart. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Mallery, Mr. Narczewski, Ms.
Olivero, Dr. Driscoll, Dr. Huffman, and Mr. Thompson. “Nays” – None, motion
carried.
After a short break, the Board entered closed
session at 7:38 p.m. On a motion by Dr.
Driscoll and seconded by Dr. Huffman, the regular meeting resumed at 8:37 p.m. Motion passed by voice vote.
It was moved by Dr. Huffman and seconded by Ms.
Burkart to approve and retain the closed session minutes of the June 19, 2012
meeting. Motion passed by voice vote.
The contractor for the Peter Miller Community
Technology Center wants the administration to submit names of board members
that should be included on the plaque in the new building. There are ten placeholders for board members
names on the plaque. On May 20, 2009, legislation
approved the appropriation. The current
seven members of the Board, as well as, Tom Setchell who was here during that
period of time, plus two student trustees (Britney Burkart and Brad Cockrel)
would fill the ten placeholders. If the
Board was to consider going back to March 2008, four additional board members
would be included (David Wilcoxson, Deborah Sweeden, Paul Endress, and Lori
Scroggs). Dennis Thompson would like a
broader approach and include the members of the Board that started to save for
this project years ago and made significant contributions to the project. It was suggested members of the board who were
serving when the building was dedicated should be on the plaque and if the
Board wants to recognize others, another plaque could be purchased at the
expense of the College. Some Board
members did not want the College to incur the additional expense.
Walt Zukowski had sent correspondence to the
Oglesby City Attorney on the questions the Board wanted answered before making
a decision on the City of Oglesby’s annexation request. Walt
has not received a response. Dr.
Corcoran also asked Dom Rivara if the City would cover the cost of the
electricity to the College electronic sign.
He has not received a response.
It was moved by Ms. Olivero, seconded by Dr.
Huffman, and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.