Paul R. Carlson

The meeting included a moment of silence for a deceased board member. The Board approved the acceptance of grant awards for mental health support and authorized the solicitation of bids for various campus services and software. Tuition and fee rates for the upcoming fiscal year were set. The Board awarded a bid for a patio lighting project and received updates on enrollment, campus construction progress, and upcoming retirements. Additionally, the Board reviewed and accepted financial and cash reports, authorized payments for bills and travel, and approved various employment, student employment, and faculty tenure matters following a closed session.

The agenda focuses on faculty recognitions and various administrative and financial approvals. Key discussion items include bidding for building renovations and equipment, such as air conditioners and athletic locker rooms, as well as architectural and construction management services for L Building renovations. The board will also review financial items including short-term investments, financial reports, and bill summaries. Additionally, the session includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation.

The Board of Trustees meeting included a presentation by the Director of Athletics regarding the Annual Cash Bash event. Key actions taken included the approval of tuition/course reimbursements for three staff members, acceptance of a grant award from the Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program amounting to $957,820, and the approval and adoption of the Board of Trustees Policy Manual, effective January 20, 2026. The Board also approved travel reimbursement rates for calendar year 2026 and authorized the purchase of computers from Apple and Dell Direct, not to exceed $265,000. Furthermore, approval was granted to proceed with architectural services for Athletic Locker Room Renovations and to solicit bids for North Patio Lights. The modernization of the L-Building East Elevator was approved. A significant action involved the transfer of $6,000,000 in operating funds to the Operations and Maintenance Restricted fund. Financial reports, including the Reconciled Cash Report for November 30, 2025, and the Investment and Financial Summary Report for December 31, 2025, were accepted subject to audit, and bills totaling $1,031,939.34 were approved. The Board convened briefly into closed session to discuss personnel matters and probable/pending litigation before approving related consent agenda items.

The key topics discussed were the approval of various financial reports, including reconciled cash by fund as of December 31, 2025, across multiple funds such as Education, Operations & Maintenance, Bond & Interest, Auxiliary, and Working Cash. An investment summary as of January 31, 2026, detailing holdings by institution and fund, was also presented for approval. Furthermore, the administration recommended the Board approve the summarized bills, covering various funds and categories like operating accounts, payroll, and special bills issued in January 2026. A list of Purchase Order Requisitions exceeding $10,000 was also reviewed.

The agenda for the meeting included several action items requiring approval, such as the adoption of the KCC Board of Trustees Policy Manual Restricted Fund, approval of 2026 Travel Reimbursement Rates, approval for the purchase of computers from Apple and Dell Direct, approval to proceed with architectural services for Athletic Locker Room Renovations, a request to bid on North Patio Lights, approval to proceed with Elevator Modernization, and approval of an Operating Funds Transfer to Operations and Maintenance. Financial items included the approval of Financial Reports (Reconciled Cash By Fund for November 30, 2025, and Investment and Financial Summary for December 31, 2025) and the approval of the Bill Summary and Travel Expenses. The agenda also included provisions for convening to and reconvening from a closed session to discuss personnel matters and probable or pending litigation.