Lori A Cortez

The meeting agenda included several recommended actions such as the approval of the treasurer's report, current bills for payment, and current payroll journal. Key items discussed included personnel matters and the approval of a sick leave policy for non-academic staff. New business involved a resolution on nominating petitions for the Board of Trustees election and the appointment of representatives to receive these petitions. The President's Report covered the spring enrollment figures showing significant increases in students and credit hours compared to the previous year, a report on negotiations seminar, and updates on the Donovan case.

The meeting agenda covered several key areas. Discussions in the President's Report included the resignation letter of Susan Van Weelden, accreditation renewal for the MLT Program, progress on the Endowment Challenge Grant, and updates on faculty searches. Financial reports involved the Treasurer's Report, approval of bills payable across various funds (Educational, Building, Protection/Health/Safety, Investment, and Liability), and approval of recent payroll amounts. Key actions included the opening of bids and award of the contract for the Protection, Health, and Safety Roofing Project to Bennett & Brosseau Roofing, utilizing temporary borrowing of funds pending tax levy receipt. The Board also approved the tentative contract continuation with the Dixon Correctional Center for educational services for the 1989-90 year. Personnel actions included approving retirement resolutions for Anne Horton and Lauren Frederick, the first reading of the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, second reading and adoption of revised policies on Trustee Elections, Vacancies, and Compensation, approval of a leave of absence request for Jolene Leseman, appointment of Kristin L. Olsen as Director of Marketing and Public Relations, and appointment of Russ Damhoff as Director of Sports Information and Head Men's Basketball Coach. The Board adjourned to executive session to interview candidates for a Board vacancy, and upon returning to regular session, appointed Thomas Densmore to fill that vacancy.

Key discussions and actions taken during the meeting included the approval to fill a clerical vacancy in the Community Service area and the approval of the Series 500 Report for the Career Education area, with commendations for expenditure cuts. The Board also approved a resolution to increase the Working Cash Fund by $250,000. Furthermore, the Board approved a revised addendum to the contract with Highland College concerning the Criminal Justice Program, after reviewing a legal opinion on contract termination due to financial exigency. The Board also approved the payment of institutional membership dues to the Association of Community College Trustees. The President's Report noted an increase in summer school enrollment and included a presentation on the Public Services Program. The meeting recessed into executive session to discuss personnel items.

The Board meeting agenda covered several key areas. The Consent Agenda included approval of the agenda, minutes from the September 26, 2011 meeting, Treasurer's Report, Bills Payable, Payrolls, and Budget Report. Information items involved the President's Report, Board Member comments, visitor communications, and a review of Board Policies (515.01, 516.01, and 517.01). A significant discussion point was the presentation of the 2011 Audit by McGladrey & Pullen. Action items included the approval of the 2011 Audited Financial Statements, second readings for Board Policies 512.01 (Student Loan Policy) and 510.01 (Travel of College Personnel), approval for the 2012 Window Improvement project, program approval for Pipe Welding, appointment of a Library Director, appointment of an Architect/Engineer for roofing projects, the award of the roofing bid, and approval of an administrative retirement request. A closed session was held to discuss personnel matters, litigation, and collective bargaining.

Key discussions and actions during the Regular Monthly Meeting included the President's Report covering fall enrollment figures, the Consumer Report to the Public, the NCA evaluation visit, the GSL Default Rate, participation in the ICCB Funding Formula Task Force, recognition of an NJCAA Academic All American, updates on the state legislature funding increase, the status of the Endowment Challenge Grant, and review of policies regarding posting materials, student activities, and motor vehicle registration. Financial actions involved approving the Treasurer's Report, approving bills payable across multiple funds, approving payroll for two periods, authorizing the borrowing of funds from the Working Cash Fund, and transferring interest earned in the Working Cash Fund to the Educational Fund. The Board also approved expediting Protection, Health and Safety Projects through temporary borrowing, approved bonds for the new Treasurer, and adopted banking resolutions reflecting the new Treasurer appointment. Personnel actions included approving the appointment of a Director of Marketing and Public Relations, two tenure track Instructional Appointments (English positions), a temporary full-time faculty appointment for Data Processing, approval of the part-time faculty list for the upcoming year, and acceptance of a resignation.