Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board meeting included a website overview presentation and information on accessing historical data and AI credential training. A public hearing was held regarding the FY27 budget, which was subsequently approved. The Board received various reports, including the President's Report, enrollment updates, personnel and organizational development summaries, facilities reports, and foundation and grants information. A potential new Respiratory Therapy program was discussed, with the Board expressing support for exploring the opportunity further. Additionally, the Board voted to reject a workers' compensation insurance re-bid to maintain current rates, approved travel expenses for board members, and reviewed the ICCTA executive committee update.
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The meeting featured an Annual Athletics Report noting participation numbers. The President reported on Summer enrollment figures, the college's application for the Bellwether Award, and a potential partnership with Sauk Valley Community College. Updates were provided on the education fund revenue and expenditures, personnel, facilities, instruction, and FOIA requests. New business included a review of the capital budget, the tentative FY27 budget, and the approval of a public hearing for the FY27 budget. Additionally, the Board authorized a capital projects funds transfer, a working cash fund resolution, athletics insurance renewal, an intergovernmental agreement for emergency services with the Malta Fire Protection District, full-time faculty appointments, membership dues for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association, board calendar revisions, and trustee travel expenses.
Jun 9, 2026·Board meeting
Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting featured a presentation on Artificial Intelligence and its integration into the college's curriculum and digital credentialing systems. Significant agenda items included the approval of an amendment to the President's Employment Contract, the appointment of new full-time faculty, and the authorization of interfund transfers. The Board also reviewed and approved property, casualty, and liability insurance renewals, along with fiscal year 2027 faculty supplemental contracts and membership dues for the Association of Community College Trustees. Additionally, the Board adopted a new annual meeting calendar, revised various professional staff contracts and policy manual sections, and approved travel expenses for board members.
Feb 3, 2026·Board meeting
Kishwaukee College Board Of Trustees Meeting
The meeting began with a call to order. Key discussions included a presentation of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Staff Survey results, which indicated several positive campus culture changes compared to previous years, though concerns were raised regarding low response rates from part-time and adjunct employees. The President's Report covered the mid-year update on Fiscal Year 2026 goals, noting a slight enrollment decrease for Spring but an overall increase for the year, and discussed the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including professional development sessions focused on its human side. The Board reviewed reports on Education Fund Revenue & Expenditures, Personnel, and Facilities, including updates on a drainage project. In New Business, the Board reviewed the Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget, agreeing to maintain flat enrollment projections and tuition at $160 per credit hour, noting that increased property tax revenue supports planned capital projects. Actions taken included the approval of a full-time faculty appointment, the John C. Roberts Award recommendation, and the contract for the Caukin Upper Roof Replacement. The Board also approved several Policy Manual revisions.
