Rock Valley College Board of Trustees Agenda – April 30, 2013 Page 1 of 3 Rock Valley College Board of Trustees Community College District No. 511 April 30, 2013 Reorganization Meeting at 5:15 p.m. WTC 117/119/121 Regular Meeting immediately following in WTC 117/119/121 A. Call to Order by Chairperson of Retiring Board B. Roll Call by Secretary of the Retiring Board C. Approve Minutes of April 2, 2013 D. Attorney Report #304 - Approve Closed Session Minutes E. Certification of Audit of Board Minutes and Policies by Secretary F. Attorney Report #305 – Resolution Declaring Results of Election Held April 9, 2013 G. Comments from retiring Trustees, and adjournment of retiring board, sine die H. Convening of new board by ranking hold-over officer from retiring board who shall serve as temporary Chairperson I. Seating of Newly Elected Trustees (Attorney Joe Perkoski) J. Election of Chairperson of Board K. Election of Vice Chairperson L. Election of Secretary M. Appointment of Treasurer N. Appointment of Attorney O. Appointment of Architect P. Adoption of Bylaws and Policies of the Board Q. Appointment of Bank Primary Depository(s) R. Appointment of Bank Secondary Depository S. Appointment of Investment Advisor T. Appointment of Auditor(s) U. Appointment of College Physician V. Appointment of Board of Trustees Liaison to Foundation W. Appointment of the ICCTA Representative X. Appointment of the Facilities Committee Y. Appointment of the Finance Committee Z. Appointment of the Human Resource Committee AA. Appointment of the Teaching and Learning Committee BB. Setting the Schedule of Regular Board Meetings for the Next Calendar Year CC. Adjourn
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Rock Valley College Board of Trustees Agenda – April 30, 2013 Page 1 of 3
Rock Valley College Board of Trustees
Community College District No. 511
April 30, 2013
Reorganization Meeting at 5:15 p.m. WTC 117/119/121
Regular Meeting immediately following in WTC 117/119/121
A. Call to Order by Chairperson of Retiring Board
B. Roll Call by Secretary of the Retiring Board
C. Approve Minutes of April 2, 2013
D. Attorney Report #304 - Approve Closed Session Minutes
E. Certification of Audit of Board Minutes and Policies by Secretary
F. Attorney Report #305 – Resolution Declaring Results of Election Held April 9, 2013
G. Comments from retiring Trustees, and adjournment of retiring board, sine die
H. Convening of new board by ranking hold-over officer from retiring board who shall serve as temporary Chairperson
I. Seating of Newly Elected Trustees (Attorney Joe Perkoski)
J. Election of Chairperson of Board
K. Election of Vice Chairperson
L. Election of Secretary
M. Appointment of Treasurer
N. Appointment of Attorney
O. Appointment of Architect
P. Adoption of Bylaws and Policies of the Board
Q. Appointment of Bank Primary Depository(s)
R. Appointment of Bank Secondary Depository
S. Appointment of Investment Advisor
T. Appointment of Auditor(s)
U. Appointment of College Physician
V. Appointment of Board of Trustees Liaison to Foundation
W. Appointment of the ICCTA Representative
X. Appointment of the Facilities Committee
Y. Appointment of the Finance Committee
Z. Appointment of the Human Resource Committee
AA. Appointment of the Teaching and Learning Committee
BB. Setting the Schedule of Regular Board Meetings for the Next Calendar Year
CC. Adjourn
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Rock Valley College Board of Trustees
Community College District No. 511
April 30, 2013
Reorganization Meeting at 5:15 p.m. WTC 117/119/121
Regular Meeting immediately following in WTC 117/119/121
Regular Meeting Agenda
A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Recognition of Visitors
1. BR 7001 – Resolution on the Retirement of Katie Boughton 2. BR 7002 – Resolution on the Retirement of Nina Crick 3. BR 7003 – Resolution on the Retirement of Marian (Mimi) Fagan 4. BR 7004 – Resolution on the Retirement of William Scarpaci 5. BR 7005 – Resolution on the Retirement of Eddie Whittington 6. Introduction of Crystal Dinwiddie, 2013 Faculty of the Year 7. Introduction of Marshawn Massenat, student trustee for 2013-2014
D. Communications and Petitions E. General Presentations
1. Student Government Association Student Activity Fee Budget Allocation Report 2. Sabbatical Presentation – Professor Erin Fisher
F. Board Committee Reports G. Reports
1. Vital Signs a. 3rd Quarter Financial Report b. Payroll, Healthcare Costs, Cash, FY13 Surplus Expenditures List c. Enrollment Report (available 4/30/13) d. Strategic Plan Monitoring Report e. Quarterly Media Coverage Report f. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Report g. College and Community Events Calendar
2. President’s Report a. BR 6998 – Claims Sheet #690 (Check Register) (Alpha Register) (Checks over $10,000) b. BR 6999 – Purchase Report #668 c. BR 7000 – Personnel Report #661
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H. Unfinished Business I. New Business J. Trustee Comments K. President’s Comments
1. Accolades 2. Announcements from President’s Leadership Team
L. Adjourn to Closed Session to discuss purchase or lease of real property and the appointment, employment of specific employees
M. Reconvene Open Session N. Possible Action Items as a Result of Closed Session O. Date of Next Meeting: May 11, 2013, Board Retreat, 7:00 a.m., WTC 117-121, May 28, 2013 , Study
Session at 5:15 p.m. in Woodward Technology Center (WTC), room 141/142; Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m., WTC, Room 117/119/121
P. Adjourn
Michael P. Dunn, Jr., Chairperson
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Rock Valley College Board of Trustees – April 2, 2013
The special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 511, Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, McHenry, Ogle, and Stephenson Counties, Illinois, convened in the Woodward Technology Center (WTC) room 117-121 on the main campus on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 5:15 p.m. Board Chair Michael Dunn, Jr. called the meeting to order. Due to the absence of Secretary Mary Tuite, Chair Dunn appointed Mr. Mike Olson as secretary pro tempore.
Roll Call
The following members of the Board were present:
Mr. Michael Dunn, Jr. Mr. Mike Olson Mr. Ted Biondo Ms. Kathy Kelley Mr. Randy Schaefer Mr. Daniel Slabaugh, student trustee The following board members were absent: Ms. Mary Tuite, Dr. Stephanie Raach
Adjourn to Closed Session At 5:15 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Randy Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Mike Olson, to
adjourn to closed session for the purpose of discussing the following topics in accordance with the appropriate section of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. Section 2 (c) (1)
2. The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. with Section 2 (c) (5)
The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
Reconvene Open Session
On a motion by Mr. Mike Olson, seconded by Mr. Randy Schaefer, and unanimous roll call vote, the meeting reconvened to open session at 6:10 p.m.
Possible Action Items as a Result of Closed Session
No action was taken as a result of closed session.
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The special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 511, Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, McHenry, Ogle, and Stephenson Counties, Illinois, reconvened in the Woodward Technology Center (WTC) room 117-121 on the main campus on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 6:15 p.m. Board Chair Michael Dunn, Jr. called the meeting to order and announced that due to the absence of Secretary Mary Tuite, Mr. Mike Olson was appointed secretary pro tempore.
Roll Call
The following members of the Board were present:
Mr. Michael Dunn, Jr. Mr. Mike Olson Mr. Ted Biondo Ms. Kathy Kelley Mr. Randy Schaefer Mr. Daniel Slabaugh, student trustee The following board members were absent: Ms. Mary Tuite, Dr. Stephanie Raach Also in attendance: Dr. Jack Becherer, President; Ms. Amy Diaz, Associate Vice President of Student Development; Ms. Ann Kerwitz, Assistant to the President; Mr. Mike Mastroianni, Associate Vice President of Outreach and Planning; Mr. Sam Overton Jr., Vice President Administrative Services; Ms. Pam Owens, Executive Director of the Foundation and College Advancement; Ms. Jessica Jones, Managing Director of Human Resources; Attorney Joe Perkoski.
Minutes
On a motion by Mr. Mike Olson, seconded by Mr. Randy Schaefer, the minutes of the March 12, 2013 meeting were approved by unanimous voice vote.
Recognition of Visitors
No visitors were recognized.
Communications and Petitions
No Communications or petitions were presented.
General Presentations
There were no general presentations.
Board Committee Reports
Trustee Mike Olson, chair of the Facilities Committee, reported that the committee met April 1 and recommends the approval of Option 1 for locating the performance venue near the barn and Starlight Theatre.
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Trustee Randy Schaefer, chair of the Teaching and Learning Committee, reported that the committee will meet April 15, and thereafter on the second Tuesday of the month.
Trustee Ted Biondo, chair of the Finance Committee, reported that a number of items were
discussed at the March 22 committee meeting including a review of vital signs for healthcare, payroll and cash. All are under budget, and FY13 is also expected to be under budget.
There was no report from the Human Resources Committee.
Reports
Vital Signs
Vital signs for Payroll, Healthcare, and Cash, the FY13 Surplus Expenditures List, Key Performance Indicator Summary Report - Assessment of Student Learning, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Report, and the College and Community Events Calendar were accepted as presented.
President’s Reports BR #6984 – Claim Sheet #689
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the claims sheet from Datatel® dated February 28, 2013, totaling $2,214,071.61. Listing of Checks over $10,000:
$ 29,781.14 Mechanical, Inc. $ 11,027.08 Mid City Office Products $ 71,173.35 Symetra Life Insurance $ 22,271.54 CDW Government $ 57,126.27 Constellation New Energy $ 16,968.14 Eigerlab $ 40,421.50 GCA Services $ 454,522.51 Health Care Service $ 25,000.00 Pitney Bowes Reserve Account $ 35,000.00 Postmaster $ 107,733.04 State Universities Retirement System $ 16,207.59 Variable Annuity Life Insurance $ 33,647.20 Bank America Card Services $ 12,672.68 Barnes Noble $ 17,148.10 CDW Government $ 18,553.74 Constellation New Energy-Gas Div $ 37,284.82 Eigerlab $ 91,740.18 Health Care Service
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$ 10,920.00 RICOH USA, Inc. $ 12,601.50 Sun Life Financial $ 16,161.00 City Rockford $ 10,020.34 Constellation New Energy $ 15,342.63 Fridh $ 59,955.00 IL Dept Employment Security $ 45,550.00 Instructure, Inc. $ 11,250.00 Management Resource Group, Ltd. $ 16,018.50 RH Theatricals $ 106,172.65 State Universities Retirement System $ 16,207.59 Variable Annuity Life Insurance $ 795,593.52 Barnes Noble $ 2,214,071.61 TOTAL
On a motion by Mr. Randy Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Ted Biondo, BR 6984 was approved by unanimous roll call vote. BR #6985 – Purchase Report #667
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the marked items for purchase.
$ 110,587.50 A. Information Systems Group, Schaumburg, IL $ 15,048.00 B. The Apple Store, Austin, TX $ 52,481.00 C. Dell, Round Rock, TX $ 361,910.00 D. Larson & Larson Builders, Loves Park, IL $ 124,000.00 E. Stenstrom, Rockford, IL $ 10,028.00 F. Addendum to PO B6133 Saavedra Gehlhausen Architects,
Rockford, IL $ 36,489.00 G. Addendum to PO B6133 Saavedra Gehlhausen Architects,
Rockford, IL $ 6,280.00 H. Addendum to PO B6133 Saavedra Gehlhausen Architects,
Rockford, IL $ 38,748.00 I. Pitney Bowes, Lisle, IL $ 118,160.88 J. Xerox Corporation, South Beloit, IL $ 23,934.24 K. Xerox Corporation, South Beloit, IL $ 17,080.42 L. Target Commercial Interiors, Rockford, IL $ 13,452.46 M. Target Commercial Interiors, Rockford, IL $ 32,515.00 N. Morrow Brothers Ford, Greenfield, IL $ 51,670.00 O. Wright Automotive, Hillsboro, IL $ 48,000.00 P. Robbins Schwartz Lifton & Taylor, Chicago, IL $ 6,000.00 Q. Addendum to PO B6602 Steiner Electric, Rockford, IL $ 5,565.00 R. Addendum to PO P29664 Illinois Fire Store, Amboy, IL $ 50,000.00 S. IL Department of Employment Security, Rockford, IL
$ 1,121,949.5 TOTAL
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In response to a question from Trustee Mike Dunn, Jr., Mr. Sam Overton explained that the
addendums for Saavedra Gehlhausen Architects, items F and G, are for design work remodeling for those specific projects related to CL-I logistics.
On a motion by Mr. Mike Olson, seconded by Mr. Randy Schaefer, Board Report #6985 Purchase Report #667 was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
BR #6986 – Personnel Report #659
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees acknowledge the items of personnel as
presented. The report was acknowledged and entered into the record.
BR #6987 – Personnel Report #660 – Sabbatical It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the sabbatical leaves for the following:
1. Michael Beert, Professor of Music, sabbatical leave of one semester (Fall 2013) at 100% of the faculty member’s regular salary.
2. Erin Fisher, Professor of Psychology, sabbatical leave of Academic Year 2014 with a standard semester instructional workload over two semesters at 100% of the faculty member’s regular salary.
Discussion followed on whether the college had eliminated sabbaticals due to budgetary considerations, but Mr. Sam Overton confirmed that sabbaticals are included in the current faculty contract and are part of the current budget. Several trustees indicated they would like to have a presentation on the planned sabbaticals. Dr. Jack Becherer explained that should trustees desire, a presentation could be scheduled for a future board meeting. He added that the faculty sabbatical selection process is highly structured. He will send copies of the two sabbatical applications to trustees.
On a motion by Mr. Randy Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Daniel Slabaugh, and unanimous roll call vote, Board Report #6987 was approved.
BR #6988 – Bell School Road Permanent Easement – City of Rockford
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the City of Rockford Water Division
permanent easement at the Bell School Road location in exchange for $3,500 and allow College Administration to finalize the documents.
Mr. Sam Overton confirmed that Attorney Howard Metz had reviewed and approved all
documents related to the easement. On a motion by Mr. Ted Biondo, seconded by Mr. Mike Olson, and unanimous roll call
vote, Board Report #6988 was approved.
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It is recommended that the Rock Valley College Board of Trustees approve signing and
participating in the Illinois Campus Sustainability Compact 2.0, pledging to achieve all goals at the Silver Level by 2015. In response to a question from Trustee Biondo, Mr. Sam Overton explained that one of the attachments explains the criteria for achieving the Silver Level and that some criteria involve student groups. He added that the college has already addressed most of the Silver Level criteria. In response to a question from Trustee Kelley, Mr. Overton explained college activities planned for Earth Day. He will send further details to all trustees.
On a motion by Mr. Mike Olson, seconded by Mr. Randy Schaefer, Board Report #6989 was approved by unanimous roll call vote.
BR #6990 – Compliance with the Religious Observances Act
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees affirms that Rock Valley College will accommodate the religious observance of individual students in regard to admissions, class attendance, and the scheduling of examinations and work requirements, in accordance with the Illinois Public Community College Act (110 ILCS 110/1 from Ch. 144, par. 2101).
On a motion by Mr. Randy Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Daniel Slabaugh, Board Report #6990 was approved by majority roll call vote. Trustees Biondo, Kelley, Schaefer and Student Trustee Slabaugh voted yes. Trustees Dunn and Olson voted no. BR #6991 – Renewal – Running Start Agreement - Belvidere
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Running Start Memorandum of Understanding with Belvidere Community Unit School District #100 for classes beginning August 2013.
Dr. Jack Becherer confirmed with Attorney Joe Perkoski that one motion could be made to
cover all of the Board Reports for renewal of Running Start agreements. On a motion by Mr. Randy Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Mike Olson, Board Reports 6991,
6992, 6993, 6994, 6995, 6996, and 6997 were approved by unanimous roll call vote. BR #6992 – Renewal – Running Start Agreement - Byron
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Running Start Memorandum of Understanding with Byron Community Unit School District #226 for classes beginning August 2013.
Dr. Jack Becherer confirmed with Attorney Joe Perkoski that one motion could be made to
cover all of the Board Reports for renewal of Running Start agreements.
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On a motion by Mr. Randy Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Mike Olson, Board Reports 6991,
6992, 6993, 6994, 6995, 6996, and 6997 were approved by unanimous roll call vote. BR #6993 – Renewal – Running Start Agreement – North Boone
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Running Start Memorandum of Understanding with North Boone Community Unit School District #200 for classes beginning August 2013.
Dr. Jack Becherer confirmed with Attorney Joe Perkoski that one motion could be made to
cover all of the Board Reports for renewal of Running Start agreements. On a motion by Mr. Randy Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Mike Olson, Board Reports 6991,
6992, 6993, 6994, 6995, 6996, and 6997 were approved by unanimous roll call vote. BR #6994 – Renewal – Running Start Agreement - Pecatonica
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Running Start Memorandum of Understanding with Pecatonica Community Unit School District #321 for classes beginning August 2013.
Dr. Jack Becherer confirmed with Attorney Joe Perkoski that one motion could be made to cover all of the Board Reports for renewal of Running Start agreements.
On a motion by Mr. Randy Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Mike Olson, Board Reports 6991,
6992, 6993, 6994, 6995, 6996, and 6997 were approved by unanimous roll call vote. BR #6995 – Renewal – Running Start Agreement - Rockford
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Running Start Memorandum of Understanding with Rockford Public School District #205 for classes beginning August 2013.
Dr. Jack Becherer confirmed with Attorney Joe Perkoski that one motion could be made to
cover all of the Board Reports for renewal of Running Start agreements. On a motion by Mr. Randy Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Mike Olson, Board Reports 6991,
6992, 6993, 6994, 6995, 6996, and 6997 were approved by unanimous roll call vote. BR #6996 – Renewal – Running Start Agreement – South Beloit
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Running Start Memorandum of Understanding with South Beloit Community Unit School District #320 for classes beginning August 2013.
Dr. Jack Becherer confirmed with Attorney Joe Perkoski that one motion could be made to
cover all of the Board Reports for renewal of Running Start agreements.
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On a motion by Mr. Randy Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Mike Olson, Board Reports 6991,
6992, 6993, 6994, 6995, 6996, and 6997 were approved by unanimous roll call vote. BR #6997 – Renewal – Running Start Agreement - Winnebago
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Running Start Memorandum of Understanding with Winnebago Community Unit School District #323 for classes beginning August 2013.
Dr. Jack Becherer confirmed with Attorney Joe Perkoski that one motion could be made to
cover all of the Board Reports for renewal of Running Start agreements. On a motion by Mr. Randy Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Mike Olson, Board Reports 6991,
6992, 6993, 6994, 6995, 6996, and 6997 were approved by unanimous roll call vote.
Attorney Report
AR #303 – Resolution Regarding President’s Contract Attorney Joe Perkoski read the resolution regarding the president’s contract that was reviewed and considered by the Trustees in the April 2, 2013 closed session. Be it resolved, the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 511 authorizes and directs the Board attorney to prepare a contract for President Jack Becherer according to the terms and provisions reviewed and considered by the Trustees in the closed session of this meeting and authorizes execution of said contract by the Board’s Chairman and Secretary upon its finalization by the Board attorney.
Trustee Kelley pointed out that the contract was for a little over a year. On a motion by Mr. Mike Olson, seconded Mr. Randy Schaefer, Attorney Report #303 was
approved by majority roll call vote. Trustees Biondo, Dunn, Olson, Schaefer and Student Trustee Slabaugh voted yes. Trustee Kelley voted no.
ICCTA Report Trustee Biondo noted he had a number of questions about the recent ICCTA conference. Dr. Becherer explained that Mr. Sam Overton and attorneys from Robbins Schwartz were participants in presentations on healthcare and how the Affordable Healthcare Act is affecting not only colleges but many businesses. A report from Trustee Mary Tuite detailing her participation in activities at the Illinois Community College Trustee Association conference held March 8-9, 2013 was included in the meeting packet.
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Student Trustee Report
Mr. Daniel Slabaugh reported on the recent trustee candidate forum and thanked all those
who helped make it a success. Students will be attending the Student Advocacy Day in Springfield. In addition, he reviewed results of recent student elections and hopes that trustees will have an opportunity to meet with new student leaders.
Unfinished Business
Chair Dunn reminded trustees that BR #6983, Wellness Program, was tabled at the March 12 meeting and asked if trustees wanted to remove it from the table. Since no motion was made, the Board Report was not discussed. Mr. Dunn added that trustees would like to consider a less expensive Wellness Program at a future meeting.
New Business
There was no new business brought before trustees.
Trustee Comments
Trustee Dunn thanked Trustees Ted Biondo and Dr. Stephanie Raach for their hard work as trustees and for their many years of dedication to the college. Trustee Olson added his compliments and thanks.
President’s Comments
Dr. Jack Becherer commented that nearly 700 people attended the Caskey lecture featuring Maude Barlow on March 26. He added that he had an opportunity to spend some time with Ms. Barlow, faculty and students following the lecture. RVC students represented themselves well.
Accolades:
Announcements from President’s Leadership Team
Mr. Sam Overton announced that he has received notice that the college has received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for the FY 13 Budget. This is the fourth year in a row that RVC has received this award. He added that the college will be rebidding the cleaning contract.
Ms. Amy Diaz announced that the college has a record number of graduates this year as well
as participants in the May 17 Commencement ceremony.
Adjourn to Closed Session An additional closed session was not held.
Reconvene Open Session
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Possible Action Items as a Result of Closed Session
Next Meeting
The next regular meeting will be held April 30 2013, beginning with a study session at 5:15 p.m. in WTC 141/142 on the main campus. The reorganization meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in WTC 117/119/121 immediately followed by the regular meeting, also in WTC 117/119/121.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, at 6:50 p.m., a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Mike Olson, seconded by Mr. Randy Schaefer. The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote. Submitted by Ann Kerwitz __ _____________ Michael P. Olson, Secretary Pro Tempore Michael P. Dunn, Jr., Chair
Rock Valley College AR #305 April 30, 2013
RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE OUTCOME OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 2013
WHEREAS, on the 9th day of April, 2013 there was held in and for the Community
College District No. 511, Counties of Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, McHenry, Stevenson, and
Ogle, State of Illinois, an election for the purpose of electing three (3) members to the College
Board for the full term of six (6) years; and
WHEREAS, the results of said election has been canvassed and certified by the
appropriate election officials of the aforementioned Counties; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has been advised that the student body has selected
Marshawn Massenat to be the Student Trustee for the ensuing year.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Trustees of Community College
District No. 511, Counties of Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, McHenry, Stevenson, and Ogle, State
of Illinois as follows:
Section 1. That the Board of Trustees finds that the attached summary of votes cast for candidates at the election held in and for this Community College District on the 9th day of April, 2013 have been canvassed and certified by the appropriate election officials of the aforementioned Counties. Section 2. That the following three candidates received the highest number of votes for the full six-year term of office:
Lynne Kearney Frank Haney
Patrick Murphy Section 3. That Marshawn Massenat is the duly elected Student Trustee. Section 4. That Lynne Kearney, Frank Haney and Patrick Murphy shall be seated as Board members at the Reorganization Meeting to be help by this Board on April 30, 2013 and that Marshawn Massenat shall be seated as student trustee at the Regular Meeting to be held on May 28, 2013.
Rock Valley College AR #305 April 30, 2013
Section 5. This Resolution shall be adopted setting forth the outcome of the Board of Trustees election held on April 9, 2013. Dated this 30th day of April, 2013. COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NO. 511, WINNEBAGO, BOONE, DEKALB, MCHENRY, STEVENSON, AND OGLE COUNTIES, STATE OF ILLINOIS By: ______________________________ Chairman of the Board of Trustees
SUBJECT: Appointment of College Architect for FY14
DATE: April 30, 2013
Saavedra Gehlhausen Architects are in their second year of a three (3) year contractand the College is very pleased with their work. Currently they are working on projectsincluding the Facilities Master Plan, several Protection, Health & Safety projects andhave been chosen as the architect by the Capital Development Board (CDB) for thefollowing state funded projects: CLI Add¡tions and Renovations, High VoltageReplacement (CLl & SC), and Uninterruptible Power Supply (WTC & SSB).
We recommend the localfirm of Saavedra Gehlhausen Architects to be re-appointed asthe College Architect during their second year of a three (3) year contract with threeadditional one (1) year option extensions at the College's discretion.
Board Approval:
Secretary for the Board of Trustees
Tom Viel, Facili
Sam E. OvertonlJr., VP of
Bylaws – Rock Valley College Board of Trustees – Readopted April 30, 2013- Page #1
BYLAWS GOVERNING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 511 (ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE) ARTICLE I. AUTHORITY OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees derives its authority from the Illinois Public Community College
Act and subsequent amendments to said Act, and any additional applicable federal, state, or local
statutes and ordinances.
ARTICLE II. AUTHORITY OF MEMBERS
The Board acts a whole.
Board members have authority only when acting as a Governing Board legally in session.
The Board will not be bound in any way by any action or statement, oral or written, on the part
of any individual Board member, except when such statement or action is in pursuance of
specific instruction by the Governing Board.
ARTICLE III. NUMBER, TENURE, AND QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS
The Board shall consist of seven (7) voting members who shall serve for a term of six (6)
years. The eligibility of Board Members shall be determined by Article III, of the Illinois Public
Community College Act, as amended.
Each community college Board shall have one non-voting member who is a student en-
rolled in the community college under the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees, elected and sub-
ject to 110 ILCS 805/3-7.24 and all other applicable statutes and ordinances as may be amended,
modified or construed. The student trustee shall serve a one-year term beginning on the May
business meeting of each year or at such other time as may be provided by the Illinois Public
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Community College Act and all other applicable statutes and ordinances as may be amended,
modified or construed.
ARTICLE IV. ELECTIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Section 1. Regular Elections. The election of some of the seven (7) voting Members of
the Board shall be held every two years at the time and in the manner provided by the Consoli-
dated Election Laws of the State of Illinois.
Section 2. Student Election. The selection of the non-voting Student Trustee shall be
held annually as provided by the Illinois Public Community College Act and all other applicable
statutes and ordinances as may be amended, modified or construed.
Section 3. Special Elections. Special elections may be called by the Board as provided
by law.
ARTICLE V. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
Section 1. Proclaiming Election Winners. At the first meeting following the election
of Board Members held on the date required under the Consolidated Election Laws of the State
of Illinois and not later than twenty-one (21) days thereafter, the Board shall meet for the
purpose of proclaiming the winners of the election.
Section 2. Reorganization Meeting. The Reorganization Meeting shall be held
annually. The reorganization in election years shall be held on or before the twenty-eighth (28th)
day after the election. At all Organizational Meetings, the Chairperson of the Board, or, in his or
her absence, the President of the Community College or the acting Chief Executive Officer of the
College, shall convene the new Board, and conduct the election for Chairperson, Vice Chairper-
son, and Secretary. The reorganization meetings for non-election years shall be held at the regu-
lar meeting of the Board for the month of April, beginning with the year 2005.
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The order of business shall be:
A. Call to Order by Chairperson of Retiring Board;
B. Roll Call by Secretary;
C. Certification of Audit and Board Minutes and Policies by Secretary;
D. Adjournment of Retiring Board, sine die;
E. Convening of new Board by ranking hold-over officer from retiring Board who
shall serve as temporary Chairperson;
F. Seating of new members (Election Year);
G. Election of Chairperson of Board;
H. Election of Vice Chairperson;
I. Election of Secretary;
J. Appointment of Treasurer;
K. Appointment of Attorney;
L. Appointment of Architect;
M. Adoption of Bylaws and Policies of the Board;
N. Appointment of Bank Depository(s);
O. Appointment of Auditor(s);
P. Appointment of College Physician;
Q. Appointment of Representatives to Standing Committees;
R. Setting the Schedule of Regular Meetings for the Next Calendar Year.
Section 3. Regular Meetings. Regular business meetings of the Board shall be held on
the fourth Tuesday of every month and shall be open to the public. Additional strategic meetings
may be held on the second Tuesday of the month and shall be open to the public.
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Notice of the regular meeting shall be posted at the entrance of the principal
administration office and at the location where the actual meeting is to be held on the Friday
prior to each regular meeting. The place of said meeting shall be the regular meeting place of the
Board or any properly designated place within Community College District 511.
The news media upon request will be given notice of the time and place of all Board
meetings.
Section 4. Agenda for Regular Meetings. The order of business set forth on the agenda
may vary, as needed from meeting to meeting, but shall generally contain one or more of the
following items of regular business and/or matters relevant to the exercise of the powers of
duties of the Board of Trustees:
A. Call to Order;
B. Roll Call;
C. Minutes;
D. Communications & Petitions;
E. Recognition of Registered Visitors (Article XIII, Section 2);
F. Reports
1. Vital Signs
2. President
3. Attorney
4. ICCTA
5. Student Trustee
6. Other
G. Unfinished Business;
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H. New Business;
I. Board Discussion;
J. President’s Comments;
K. Closed Session;
L. Adjourn.
Section 5. Special Meetings. A special meeting of the Board may be called by the
Chairperson or by any three (3) members of the Board by giving notice thereof in writing stating
the time, place, and purpose of the meeting. Such notice shall be served by mail forty-eight (48)
hours before the meeting or by personal service twenty-four (24) hours before the meeting. If
mailed, such notice shall be deemed delivered when deposited in the United States Mail,
properly addressed and with proper postage.
Section 6. Adjourned Meetings. A regular meeting may be adjourned to a future date
as the Board may determine.
Section 7. Waiver of Notice of Meetings. Notice of any meeting may be waived by a
Board member. The attendance of a Board member at any meeting shall constitute a waiver of
such notice for that meeting, except when the member attends the meeting for the express pur-
pose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or
convened.
Section 8. Closed Sessions and Closed Meetings. Closed sessions and closed meetings
may be held in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act (Ch 5 ILCS, Par. 120 et. Seq.) as
amended, modified or construed, and pursuant to adopted college policies.
Section 9. Budget Hearing. A public hearing on the budget will be held each year prior
to its adoption. Notice of the hearing will be published in the local newspapers in accordance
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with Section 103-20.1 of the Illinois Public Community College Act as amended, modified or
construed.
Section 10. Special Hearings. Special hearings will be set by official Board action, and
the date and place for the hearings will be published in the local newspapers.
Section 11. Open to the Public. All meetings and hearings of the Board will be open to
the public, except Closed Sessions and Closed Meetings as indicated in Section 8 above.
Section 12. Workshops/Board Retreats. The Board shall attend in-depth workshops or
retreats organized for the purpose of assisting trustees to gain greater understanding of the
College and issues affecting higher education. Workshops and/or retreats may be scheduled as
deemed necessary or advisable. The news media will be given notice of the time and place of
such meetings. Notice shall be posted at the entrance of the principal administration office and,
when practicable, at the location where the actual meeting is to be held, not less than forty-eight
(48) hours prior to the time of the meeting.
ARTICLE VI. QUORUM AND VOTING
A majority of the voting members of the Board of Trustees shall constitute a quorum for
transaction of business at any meeting of said Board. If less than a majority of the duly qualified
and acting voting Board members is present at said meeting, a majority of the members present
may adjourn the meeting without further notice.
Unless otherwise provided herein and/or in the Public Community College Act, a majori-
ty of the votes of the members voting on a measure shall determine the outcome thereof, provi-
ded there is a quorum present. Voting ordinarily will be by voice except in matters requiring the
expenditure of funds or the execution of contracts, when a roll call vote of the members shall be
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required. A roll call vote may also be used when requested by any member of the Board of
Trustees.
ARTICLE VII. VACANCIES
Whenever a vacancy occurs on the Board of Trustees, the vacancy shall be filled
according to the then applicable provisions of the Illinois Public Community College Act and the
Illinois Election Code, both as amended, modified or construed. A vacancy on this Board shall
be considered to have occurred when any of the events set forth in Article III, Section 103-7 of
the Illinois Public Community College Act occur.
ARTICLE VIII. COMPENSATION
The members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but they shall be reim-
bursed for their actual and necessary expenses while engaged in the performance of their duties.
ARTICLE IX. OFFICERS
Section 1. Number, Election, Eligibility, and Term. The officers of the Board of
Trustees shall be the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer and any assistant
to the above officers deemed necessary by the Board. The officers shall be elected or appointed
by the Board of Trustees at the Reorganization Meeting. Vacancies in said offices may be filled
at any meeting of the Board. The term of all officers shall be one (1) year or until their
successors are elected, unless, by board action, the term is extended to two years, in accordance
with the statute.
Section 2. Chairperson. The Chairperson shall preside at all Board meetings and,
whenever possible, represent the Board of Trustees at all official College or community
functions.
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The Chairperson has the power to appoint committees and to appoint Board members to
various tasks.
Section 3. Vice Chairperson. In the absence of the Chairperson, or in the event of his
inability or refusal to act, the Vice Chairperson shall perform the duties of and shall have the
same powers of the said Chairperson. The Vice Chairperson shall perform such other duties as
may be assigned to him by the Chairperson and the Board of Trustees.
Section 4. Treasurer. The Board of Trustees shall appoint a Treasurer who shall not be
a member of the Board. The Board shall determine the compensation, if any, of the Treasurer.
The appointment, qualifications, compensation, and duties of the Treasurer are covered
by the Illinois Public Community College Act and subsequent amendments.
Section 5. Secretary. The Board of Trustees shall elect a Secretary to serve at the
discretion of the Board. The Secretary shall certify a true copy of each official Board policy and
the Board minutes.
The Secretary shall certify at the Reorganization Meeting of the Board and on request at
any other time that a complete and accurate set of all Board minutes and policies are kept in
compliance with State Statutes. The Secretary (or his/her designee) shall be the keeper of all
books, records, and the Seal of the Board of Trustees and shall perform all duties assigned to him
or her by the Chairperson and the Board of Trustees which includes attendance at all Board and
committee meetings. If the Secretary is absent from a meeting, the Board of Trustees shall
appoint a Board member as Secretary Pro Tempore.
Board minutes so certified shall be prepared by the Recording Secretary who shall be
selected by the President and who shall be required to attend the meetings of the Board. Minutes
shall be kept in an official record book specifically for that purpose and shall be kept on file in
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the Administration Center of the main campus as the official record of Board activity and shall
be open to public inspection.
Copies of the exact proceeding as indicated by the Minutes shall be sent to each Board
member within seven (7) days after each meeting.
Section 6. Standing Committees. The Board may appoint Standing Committees to
provide the Trustees with additional oversight or heightened levels of awareness of key College
matters. Each Standing Committee will be comprised of two Trustees elected appointed by the
Chair of the Board of Trustees for a term of one year, with no term limits. College
administrations may be assigned to a Standing Committee as deemed appropriate by the Board of
Trustees.
Section 7. Removal. Any officer or agent elected or appointed by the Board of Trustees
may be removed by the Board whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of the College would
be served thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to other rights and duties of the
office or agent.
ARTICLE X. COMMITTEES
Special committees may be created by the Chairperson of the Board or by Board action.
The President of the College, with the approval of the Chairperson of the Board, may call
meetings of the Board Committees and shall attend all committee meetings, except when his or
her employment or salary is under consideration.
A special committee shall report recommendations to the Board for appropriate action
and shall be dissolved when its report is complete and accepted by the Board.
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ARTICLE XI. CONTRACTS AND FINANCES
Section 1. Contracts. The Board of Trustees may authorize any officer or officers, agent
or agents, by Resolution to enter into any contract and execute and deliver any instrument on
behalf of this Board. The President is expressly authorized to execute any contracts and grant
documents approved by the Board
Section 2. Finances. No funds shall be borrowed without specific authorization by
Resolution of the Board for contracting any indebtedness.
Section 3. Checks and Depository. All checks, drafts, or orders for payment of wages,
salaries, and/or other bills issued by this college district shall be signed by the properly desig-
nated officers in accordance with the Resolution filed with the depository. The depository of the
funds of the Board of Trustees shall be designated by Resolution at the Reorganization Meeting.
ARTICLE XII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Bids on material, service, property, and/or equipment shall not be accepted from any
Board member nor from any firm or company in which a Board member has a financial holding
or interest except as provided by the applicable provisions of the Illinois Public Community
College Act and all other applicable statutes as amended, modified or construed.
ARTICLE XIII. RULES OF PROCEDURE
Section 1. Rules of Procedure. In matters of procedure not governed by these Bylaws,
or modified by the Board, Robert’s Rules of Order, as revised, shall govern.
Section 2. Recognition of Visitors. Visitors wishing to be heard at a Board meeting
may be afforded time, subject to reasonable constraints, to comment or to ask questions of the
Board and shall comply with the following guidelines:
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A. Individuals or groups who desire to speak to the Board shall submit a request on a designated card and turn in to the designated staff up to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled beginning of the meeting.
B. Any request to speak to the Board shall include the name of individual(s), the
organization represented (if any), the topic to the addressed, and whether they will speak for or against the issue.
C. The public comment section of the agenda will be limited to a 30 minute
maximum, to be extended if necessary at the discretion of the Chairperson. D. Presentations by any one individual shall be limited to 3 minutes.
E. If more than one individual is to speak on a topic, each must speak consecutively.
Each individual’s presentation will be limited to 3 minutes. The Chairperson shall have the option of halting presentations which repeat points already presented, or to limit the number of speakers addressing the same perspective (for or against) on a topic.
F. The Board, at its option, may not comment on presentation to the Board.
G. Informal opportunities to address the Board may be granted at the Chairperson’s
discretion.
H. Ten copies of any document or other medium to be submitted to the Board are to be supplied for distribution to the President’s Office at least 3 days before a Board meeting.
I. Visitor presentations and discussions related thereto may be closed or taken under
advisement as the Board deems appropriate.
J. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit the power of the Board to impose other reasonable constraints upon the ability of visitors to comment to or ask questions of the Board.
Section 3. Grievance Procedure. Except as otherwise provided by the provisions of an
applicable statute or collective bargaining agreement, hearings or grievances filed by employees
of Rock Valley College shall be governed by the following:
1. The Board of Trustees shall hear grievances submitted by employees against the
president or his/her direct reports, hereinafter referred to as Grievant, in a Closed Session or
Closed Meeting according to the adopted provisions and procedures of Board Report #6250,
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April 26, 2005). An annual report of grievances filed will be presented to the Board of Trustees
in December, with copies distributed to the Presidents of Professional Staff Association and
Educational Support Personnel. The leadership of PSA and ESP will be provided an opportunity
to comment, including voicing concerns regarding the way grievances are heard at the College.
2. The Board of Trustees in an open meeting shall take action on the grievance.
3. The grievant shall be notified in writing of the Board of Trustees’ action on the grie-
vance not later than three (3) days after the next regular Board Meeting following the hearing on
the grievance unless the Board by majority vote of the Board members present at a legally con-
vened meeting extends the time for the official disposition of the grievance.
ARTICLE XIV. BOARD POLICIES AND BYLAWS.
Section 1. Classification. The exercise of Board powers may be formally classified as
(a) Bylaws and (b) Policies.
Section 2. Bylaws of the Board. The exercise of Board powers concerning the organi-
zation, procedures, and functions of the Board may be classified as Bylaws of the Board.
Section 3. Policies of the Board. The exercise of Board powers concerning the Board
structure and direction regarding the internal operating organization of the College may be
classified as Policies of the Board.
Policy shall hereinafter be defined as a basic assumption or principle established by the
Board as a guideline for discretionary action by the administration, faculty, and staff in con-
ducting the affairs of the College to achieve the stated goals or objectives.
Section 4. Intent of the Policies. Rules and procedures in support of Policies are estab-
lished by the administration, faculty, and staff members with the approval of the President in
order to apply Board Policy to specific situations. Such rules and procedures shall be reduced to
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writing and shall subsequently be made a part of the College catalog, manuals and/or such
handbooks as may be appropriate.
ARTICLE XV. AMENDMENTS AND ADOPTION OF BYLAWS
The Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the entire Board at any meeting pro-
vided that Board members receive official notice of the proposed amendment at the regular
Board meeting prior to the meeting at which said amendment is adopted.
These Bylaws may be amended, altered, or repealed and new rules adopted at any
meeting of the Board of Trustees by a unanimous vote of all voting Board members.
ARTICLE XVI. THE BOARD AND THE PRESIDENT
Section 1. President. The President of the College shall be the chief administrative offi-
cer of the internal operating organization of the College and shall be appointed by the Board. In
addition, to the extent allowed by the Illinois Public Community College Act, the President may
represent Rock Valley College on official and ceremonial occasions.
Section 2. Acting President. The President shall be authorized to designate a member
of the College staff as Acting President during temporary disability or absence from the College.
In the case of lengthy continued disability or absence of the President, in case of vacancy
of the presidency, or under other special circumstances, the Board shall name an Acting Presi-
dent and shall negotiate a commensurate salary for said responsibility.
Section 3. Board Meeting. The President or his or her representative shall be in atten-
dance at all meetings of the Board and shall inform and advise the Board with respect to the
operation of the College.
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Section 4. Communication with the Board. The President shall serve as the channel of
communication between the Board and all subordinate administrative officers and personnel of
the internal organization.
Section 5. Emergency Action. In the event of emergency situations not covered by
specific policies, the College President shall have the authority to take any necessary or appro-
priate action as he or she deems to be required by such emergency. Action taken and the reason
therefore shall be communicated to the Board as soon as practicable.
SUBJECT: Certified Public Accounting Firm for FY13 Audit
DATE: April 30, 2013
The Certified Public Accounting firm that performed the audits for fiscal year 2012 was:
Sikich, LLP
The College is very pleased with the work of Sikich, LLP and would like to recommendthat Sikich, LLP be re-appointed as the College's auditing firm for their second year of athree (3) year contract with three additional one (1) year option extensions at theCollege's discretion.
Board Approval:
Secretary for the Board of Trustees
Sam E. Overton, Jr., VP of Admi
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE Board Report #7001 April 30, 2013
RESOLUTION
Upon the Retirement of Katie Boughton
WHEREAS, Katie Boughton began her Rock Valley College career in 2000, serving as a part-time temporary secretary assigned to work with the Technical Programs at the Stenstrom Center, and began her full-time employment in December 2003 as an Office Technologist; and
WHEREAS, her talents proved invaluable resulting in her appointment as a full-time Office Technologist for the Deans in the Office of Learning Services in February 2006; she was promoted to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs in January 2007, providing support and guidance to staff in academic division offices and helping to coordinate the Perkins Grant; and
WHEREAS, Katie’s leadership, organizational and communication skills, combined with a strong collborative style, made her an ideal co-presenter of staff development sessions on collegiality, stress management, and e-mail etiquette, and facilitator for meetings of the Administrative Assistants in Academic Affairs; and
WHEREAS, she also served on other college committees including the NCA Support Team in 2004, Facilities Committee, Catalog and Academic Calendar Committees, the College Finance Committee, Deans’ Council, Curriculum Committee, the SCCE Vision Team, and as one of the key planning facilitators for the Karl J. Jacobs Center for Science and Math (JCSM); and
WHEREAS, Colleagues say of Katie: “Katie has been an endless resource of information and support across departments and disciplines.” “The level of her professionalism and her gracious demeanor make all feel supported and welcomed.” According to the College Architects, “Katie showed her dedication to RVC with enduring three sleepless nights during the planning stages of the JCSM.” “Her taste in music – country and classical – is a testament to her enduring class.”
THEREFORE, be it now resolved that Katie Boughton take with her the gratitude and best wishes of all her colleagues at Rock Valley College and the Board of Trustees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the undersigned express their hope that her happiest years are those which lie ahead;
GIVEN under our hand and seal this 30th day of April 2013.
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE Board Report #7002 April 30, 2013
RESOLUTION
Upon the Retirement of Nina Crick
WHEREAS, Nina Crick began her journey at Rock Valley College in June 1987 as a Secretary in Adult & Continuing Education; was promoted to Continuing Education Coordinator in May 1998; was promoted again to Director Continuing Education in June 2000; decided to branch out in Business Outreach in 2002, but ultimately came back to the Continuing Education team in February 2005 and will retire as Manager of Continuing Education; and
WHEREAS, she received her Associate’s degree from Rock Valley College in 1994 and continued her education, earning her Bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University; and
WHEREAS, Nina has served in every capacity in Community & Continuing Education, working her way up from Secretary to Manager; and
WHEREAS, she developed her leadership and networking skills by serving on the Boards of ICCHE (Illinois Council on Continuing Higher Education), serving as treasurer from 2008 to 2011; ICCET (Illinois Council for Continuing Education and Training) from 2003 to 2005; and
WHEREAS, Nina gained respect and recognition from her colleagues throughout the state earning the ICCET Leadership Award in 2010; and
WHEREAS, she has morphed into the “Continuing Education guru” and has developed many long lasting personal and professional relationships; and
WHEREAS, Nina was presented the NCCET (National Council for Continuing Education and Training) National Leadership in the Field Award due to her dedication and commitment to the field; and
WHEREAS, she can now put the scheduling forms away, forget the meetings, ignore the calls, and perhaps say “NO” and enjoy this new chapter of her life;
THEREFORE, be it now resolved that Nina Crick take with her the gratitude and best wishes of all her colleagues at Rock Valley College and the Board of Trustees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the undersigned express their hope that her happiest years are those which lie ahead;
GIVEN under our hand and seal this 30th day of April 2013.
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE Board Report #7003 April 30, 2013
RESOLUTION
Upon the Retirement of Marian Fagan
WHEREAS, Marian Fagan, affectionately known as Mimi, began her employment in August 1987 as a Faculty Member in Child Care and Development; and
WHEREAS, she acted as a liaison between Rock Valley College and its constituents; and
WHEREAS, Mimi diligently worked to meet the needs and demands of Early Childhood students as well as the demands of the professional community; and
WHEREAS, she has educated approximately 6,000 plus students over twenty-three years to become Early Childhood educators; and
WHEREAS, Mimi reminds us every day that all we really need to know we learned in kindergarten; and
WHEREAS, she has represented Rock Valley College as a member of several community advisory committees; and
WHEREAS, Mimi shall be missed as our Grand Marshall for Rock Valley College’s Commencement; and
WHEREAS, she is a loyal colleague and a faithful friend;
THEREFORE, be it now resolved that Mimi Fagan take with her the gratitude and best wishes of all her colleagues at Rock Valley College and the Board of Trustees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the undersigned express their hope that her happiest years are those which lie ahead;
GIVEN under our hand and seal this 30th day of April 2013.
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE Board Report #7004 April 30, 2013
RESOLUTION
Upon the Retirement of William Scarpaci
WHEREAS, William Scarpaci began his employment in August 1980 as a Faculty Member; and WHEREAS, he served as a full-time Humanities instructor after serving loyally as a Composition and Literature instructor for many years; and
WHEREAS, William was involved with the development and continuation of the Honors Program; and
WHEREAS, he created several new Humanities courses that highlighted gender issues and the dramatic arts; and
WHEREAS, William was a founding member of the Learning and Opportunity Center (LOC) Academic Committee, and he assisted in creating the comprehensive 2004 Faculty Handbook of Policies and Procedures; and
WHEREAS, he continues to serve as Trustee on the Cherry Valley Library District Board; and
WHEREAS, William supported the development of theater arts in the Rockford area, performing in many productions both at Rock Valley College and in the community; and
WHEREAS, he was a dedicated mentor to new faculty members at Rock Valley College; and
WHEREAS, William assisted returning veterans in their efforts to adjust to academic and civilian life; and
THEREFORE, be it now resolved that William Scarpaci take with him the gratitude and best wishes of all his colleagues at Rock Valley College and the Board of Trustees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the undersigned express their hope that his happiest years are those which lie ahead;
GIVEN under our hand and seal this 30th day of April 2013.
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE Board Report #7005 April 30, 2013
RESOLUTION
Upon the Retirement of Eddie Whittington
WHEREAS, Eddie Whittington began his employment in March 1996 as an Adjunct Faculty Member; and
WHEREAS, he was hired as the part-time Fire Science Coordinator in 2004; and
WHEREAS, Eddie became the first full-time Coordinator of the Fire Science Program in 2008; and
WHEREAS, he has provided leadership in all aspects of the Fire Science Program; and
WHEREAS, Eddie has coordinated activities and articulation agreements between RVC and the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshall; and
WHEREAS, he coordinated Fire Science and EMT classes for CEANCI designated high school students; and
WHEREAS, Eddie oversaw the coordination between Rockford Memorial Hospital and the RVC Community Education Department’s EMT classes; and
WHEREAS, he has been an integral part of the College’s C-Cert Training and Emergency Preparedness Training procedures; and
WHEREAS, Eddie has helped guide Fire Science graduates to successful careers as fire fighters and first responders; and
WHEREAS, he has faithfully earned respect from all of those who have worked with him;
THEREFORE, be it now resolved that Eddie Whittington take with him the gratitude and best wishes of all his colleagues at Rock Valley College and the Board of Trustees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the undersigned express their hope that his happiest years are those which lie ahead;
GIVEN under our hand and seal this 30th day of April 2013.
Reviewed by: Sam Overton, 03/27/2013Explanation of major increases in Dollars by PayrollFY 1207/01/2011 FY 12 FOP Step increases $9,12207/15/2011 25% Summer II $186,782; Summer II pay will extend through 08/1507/31/2011 25% Summer II; 50% Summer III total $217,46808/15/2011 25% Summer II; 50% Summer III total $193,10908/31/2011 Begin Adjunct pay for Fall semester09/15/2011 Begin Community/Continuing Prof Ed Instructor pay01/31/2012 100% of Fall Overload $417,473; Spring Overload estimated at $391,90203/15/2012 50% Spring Overload $198,093; remainder due 05/1505/15/2012 50% Spring Overload $ 204,89005/31/2012 Check count is up due to ALL Student Workers being paid by RVC. CWS funds have been exhausted06/15/2012 Summer I $200,55906/30/2012 Summer II $172,553; Summer II pay will extend through 08/15FY 1307/15/2012 Payroll calculated FY 13 ESP/PSA Across the Board = $250k 07/15/2012 25% Summer II $172,01807/31/2012 25% Summer II; 50% Summer III total $197,87708/15/2012 25% Summer II; 50% Summer III total $199,03308/31/2012 Faculty Salary increases; Begin Adjunct pay for Fall semester01/15/2013 FT ESP/PSA/Admin salary increases - one time stipend $61,99201/31/2013 100% of Fall Overload $453,249; Spring Overload estimated at $467,94003/15/2013 50% Spring Overload $241,964; remainder due 05/1505/15/2013 50% Spring Overload $xxx,xxx
Payroll Dollars (Cash Basis)Tracking similar to previous years
Conclusion: Currently UNDER budget, includes Student Worker accrual of $30kBudgeted Positions Growth - FY10 = 494; FY11 = 512, FY12 = 511, FY 13 500
Dec-11 FY 12 YTD is below FY 11 YTD by 2%; FY 12 YTD is 97% of straight line budget, with $512k positive variance available for OverloadsJan-12 FY 12 YTD is below FY 11 YTD by 3%; FY 12 YTD is 98% of straight line budget, with $375k positive variance available for OverloadsFeb-12 FY 12 YTD is below FY 11 YTD by 3%; FY 12 YTD is 98% of straight line budget, with $464k positive variance available for OverloadsMar-12 FY 12 YTD is below FY 11 YTD by 3%; FY 12 YTD is 99% of straight line budget, with $301k positive variance available for OverloadsApr-12 FY 12 YTD is below FY 11 YTD by 3%; FY 12 YTD is 99% of straight line budget, with $357k positive variance available for OverloadsMay-12 FY 12 YTD is below FY 11 YTD by 3%; FY 12 YTD is 99% of straight line budget, with $192k positive variance.Jun-12 FY 12 YTD is below FY 11 YTD by 3%; FY 12 YTD is 99% of straight line budget, with $342k positive variance.
Dec-12 FY 13 YTD is below FY 12 YTD by 4%; FY 13 YTD is 96% of straight line budget, with $608k positive variance available for OverloadsJan-13 FY 13 YTD is below FY 12 YTD by 3%; FY 13 YTD is 98% of straight line budget, with $354k positive variance available for Spring OverloadsFeb-13 FY 13 YTD is below FY 12 YTD by 3%; FY 13 YTD is 98% of straight line budget, with $383k positive variance available for Spring OverloadsMar-13 FY 13 YTD is below FY 12 YTD by 3%; FY 13 YTD is 99% of straight line budget, with $186k positive variance available for Spring Overloads
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGEVital Signs - Health Care Costs / Benefits
Updated by Barb Woodsmall, HR 4-2-13Reviewed by Sam Overton, Admin, 04/02/2013
Health Care costs represent 48% or $7,555,280 of the $15,767,657 Total Benefits ExpenditureOther Benefits include State SURSat $7,573,200, Workers Compensation Insurance, Unemployment Compensation,
Life Insurance, Employer FICA, Grant SURS, Tuition Waivers & Reimbursemeents, Sabbatical, Wellness, Moving Exp.
These are the Health Care costs ONLY. In FY 13, we budgeted realistic health costs at the provided future estimates.
Conclusion: Current month is below target, YTD trend below budget
The current healthcare claims trend could be caused by several reasons:1. Retirements over the last 12 months, reducing the Employee only and Spouse (adult) claims2. The last few claims years may have been unusually high claims years3. Overall College healthcare participants age decreasing with retirements and new hires4. Continued shift from the PPO to HMO, PPO claims paid as incurred, HMO fixed cost plan5. Informed consumers (Employees) with working spouse making family health insurance decisions
For July 2012, Employees covered under the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) are 344under the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) are 76
July 2012 is below the straight line budget, YTD Actual is below FY 11 Actual & FY 13 YTD BudgetAug 2012 is above the straight line budget, YTD Actual is below FY 11 Actual & FY 13 YTD Budget
BCBS delayed some July payments in order to properly account for the FOP contract Sept 2012 is below the straight line budget, YTD Actual is below FY 11 Actual & FY 13 YTD BudgetOct 2012 is below the straight line budget, YTD Actual is below FY 11 Actual & FY 13 YTD BudgetNov 2012 is below the straight line budget, YTD Actual is below FY 11 Actual & FY 13 YTD Budget
Discovered and included Symetra invoices each month since July to November. (5 months at approx. $75k = $375k)Dec 2012 is below the straight line budget, YTD Actual is below FY 11 Actual & FY 13 YTD BudgetJan 2013 is below the straight line budget, YTD Actual is below FY 11 Actual & FY 13 YTD BudgetFeb 2013 is below the straight line budget, YTD Actual is below FY 11 Actual & FY 13 YTD BudgetMar 2013 is below the straight line budget, YTD Actual is below FY 10, 11 & 12 Actual & FY 13 YTD Budget
Rock Valley College Prepared by: Samantha Vancil, 4/10/13
Cash Graphs Approved by:Jennifer Porter,
Reviewed by Sam Overton, 04/10/2013
Included are the Cash Graphs:Operating
Investments are the "rainy-day" savings at PMA; target is 90 days (25%) operating budget (bars)Cash are the money market and checking balances to pay operating expenses (lines)
CapitalInvestments are mainly the Bond proceeds at PMA; to be expended for capital projects (bars)Cash are the property tax levies to pay Bond principal & interest & Life Safety projects (lines)
We have reviewed the amount transferred from Checking to Savings over the last serveral years and realized that the investment earnings at PMA were reinvested by PMA, therefore creating an excess transfer from Checking to Savings.There is still excess investment earnings above the surplus.
Conclusion: Acceptable Operating Cash and Capital Cash Balances
Conclusion: Acceptable Investment Balances
Capital Investment Balances are $14.7 million and will decrease as approved capital project expenditures are paid.
Capital Cash Balances are still high. The College did a tax swap, reducing PH&S levy for rapid bond repayments. Cash Balances will decrease with completion of Life Safety projects that total around $1,110k. All Bond principal & interest payments have been made.
Operating Investments are $14.6 million, 24% of the $59.9 million Operating Budget without Student Financial Aid pass-thru and are tracking as expected, but with very low interest earnings.
We have attached the total cash balances and believe there may be Operating Cash recorded as Capital
Operating Cash Balances are at expected levels at this time of year; lower property tax levies, lower enrollment (tuition & fees), and slow State payments affect the FY 13 Operating Cash balances (State paid all of FY 12 amounts during 2012 only 4 months of FY 13)
July August September October November December January February March April May June
ALL Cash Balances Operating & Capital
FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2011 FY 2010 FY 2009
Estimates /
P.O. Month P.O. $
Academics IT - Rycom - PEC Comp/Lit wiring 5,705 Academics IT - Procurve - PEC server 2,187 FPOM Large Tractor - sell old dump truck, mower, tractor 95,188 Feb. A 95,188 Student Develop Ellucian/Datatel - Student Planning Module & training 73,493 Feb. F 73,493 Academics LMS - Canvas $34k through 06/30/13; $12k training; FY 14 101k 45,550 Feb. G 45,550 IRR IR - SPSS upgrade & training 9,000 Academics/IRR EMSI Consulting 9,950 Academics/Students IT - Wireless upgrade to support Mobile Apps, FY 13 Budget $9k 110,588 04/02 A 101,588 Mktg/Student Dev IT - Sharepoint Servers for Portal 55,000 04/02 C 52,481 Bus Serv - Mail Pitney Bowes Folder Inserter - purchase vs. lease 38,748 04/02 I 38,748 CLI - PEC Target - Office Furniture - temporary office, classrooms, labs 17,080 04/02 L 17,080 CLI - JCSM Target - Office Furniture - temporary office, classroom tables, labs, IT 13,452 04/02 M 13,452 RVC PD Ford Utility SUV replacement for 2002 GMC Yukon, FY 13 Bdgt $20k 32,515 04/02 N 12,515 FPOM Fleet - two (2) Ford Fusion Hybrid casade two minivans to others 51,670 04/02 O 51,670 Board/Admin Robbins Schwartz - Attorney fees 16,000 04/02 P 16,000 Admin/HR IDES Unemployment Compensation charges 50,000 04/02 S 50,000
Academics Ergo Direct - Automotive 12 Wall Mounts Arms - FY 14 Budget 2,183 Academics CDW-G - Automotive Wall Mount Laptops - FY 14 Budget 9,772 PR/Marketing Communications - PointAcross Solutions - Voice over PowerPoint 7,500 Student COMEVO @school Online Orientation w Tools, 12 month subscription 9,990 Academics Ceramic Kiln replacement 8,304 Marketing/Recruitment Pro Video - create commercials 30,000 04/30 B 25,614 FPOM Parking Lot Seal Coating 100,000 04/30 D 100,000 FPOM POM Expandable Snow Plow 12,650 04/30 E 12,650 IT / PD SANS Storage for SCCE & PD 100,000 04/30 J 94,230 Academics/Science Conquer Scientific - Analytical Instrument 25,000 04/30 M 24,500
IT/Marketing Digital Signage - Closed Circuit TV Monitors to flat digital displays 26,500 Library Bradford Systems - Library Archive mobile file storage 8,740 IT/PD Upgrade Bandwidth from WTC to SSB from 1 GB to 10 GB 7,685 HR / IT HR Applitrak / Ellucian enhancements 16,000 Comm/Cont Ed Traffic Safety, National Safety Council, bulk supplies ($10.00 at $8.75) 43,759 Recruitment Marketing - Broadcast Media Advertising 30,000 Recruitment Marketing - Billboard Campaign 15,000
IT - Projector Management, deferred to FY 14, $56k -
TOTAL Operating Surplus/Contingency Expenditures List 1,079,209 824,759$
The FY 13 Operating Budget includes a Contingency line item.Items must be received by June 30, 2013 to be included in FY 13 expenditures
During FY 10 we utilized a strategy to spend the operating surplus in the amount of approximately $1,118k,During FY 11 we utilized a strategy to spend the operating surplus in the amount of approximately $699k,During FY 12 we utilized a strategy to spend the operating surplus in the amount of approximately $321k,
Logical plan to spend part of the estimated FY 13 Operating Surplus/Contingency on FY 14 Intitiatives :
Rock Valley College FY 13 Operating Surplus List
During FY 06 we utilized a strategy to spend the operating surplus in the amount of approximately $1,345k,During FY 07 we utilized a strategy to spend the operating surplus in the amount of approximately $1,477k,During FY 08 we utilized a strategy to spend the operating surplus in the amount of approximately $1,330k,During FY 09 we utilized a strategy to spend the operating surplus in the amount of approximately $1,726k,
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Strategic Plan (2013-2015) Monitoring Report – April 30, 2013
*From Rock Valley College Leadership Team Priorities FY2012-2013; ** from 2012-2014 Academic Plan; *** from SEM 2.0
Goal 1: Foster students’ attainment of their academic goals and prepare them for lifelong learning to succeed in an ever-changing world Initiative: 1.B. Promote the success of all students for transfer, job placement, or career advancement
FY13 Strategic Focus Action Monitoring
1.B.1. Evaluate continued success of the Learning and Opportunity Center (LOC) and Stenstrom Center for Career Education (SCCE) as a degree site to determine future strategies that will lead to increased enrollment and provide greater access to underserved populations in RVC District.*
Both the SCCE and LOC have completed program reviews in FY13 in compliance with the ICCB cycle; presentations made to college leadership. Distinct enrollment plans have been developed for each site.
Initiative: 1.D. Provide student support that increases both access and success for those in post-secondary education and training
FY13 Strategic Focus Action Monitoring
1.D.1. Implement student programming (e.g., mandatory advising and STU100 for certain groups) aimed at increasing student retention rates from first year to second year. ***
STU 100 is mandatory for all new AA (#1000) or AS (#1700) students who began in Spring 2013.
Mandatory advising will begin Fall 2013 for all new transfer students and will through their first 18 credit hours.
Ellucian's Student Planning module was purchased in March and will be installed by the end of June.
Academic advisors will be trained on using the software to tracking students'
academic and intended course enrollment plans in summer 2013.
piloting the software with all students enrolled in STU 100 in Fall 2013 group.
1.D.2. Create a revised student support structure and enhancements for career programs and placement. *
A search process is underway for the Manager of Career Advising and Job Placement. Once this person is in place, the structure will be finalized.
Goal 2: Enhance College and community partnerships Initiative: 2.A. Strengthen community partnerships and advisory groups to maximize resources, eliminate duplication of efforts, and ensure sustainability of large-scale efforts leading to business growth, work force development, and job creation
FY13 Strategic Focus Action Monitoring
2.A.1. Develop or revise curricula for career pathways (e.g., Running Start Engineering, JIAC I and 2, JIET-A, TAAACCT2/HFCC, Chrysler; Welding, Metal Fabrication, Robotics, and NIMS)
Established/launched Advance Now program as part of the CEANCI collaboration between RVC and regional school districts.
Training classes developed for Chrysler.
Fast track welding curriculum is designed.
RVC is now a FANUC robotics credentialing center.
HFCC-TAACCCT-2 grant is underway; curriculum and equipment is being procured by the grant consortium.
Completed In progress, on time
In progress, behind schedule Not Addressed/No Progress
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Initiative: 2.B. Seek funding to continue and accelerate collaboration with local and state government, business and industry, P-12 and higher education providers and district communities
FY13 Strategic Focus Action Monitoring
2.B.1. Review current dual credit and articulation agreements to determine additional opportunities for collaboration **
All currently offered articulated agreements were reviewed.
Participating in Regional College Readiness Partnership
Participating in Collaborative Regional Literacy Grant
Summer Bridge Program in development
By December 2013, build schedules for identified dual and articulated courses to be offered in AY 2014-2015.
Initiative: 2.D. Strengthen internal collaboration to enhance effectiveness in fulfilling the College mission to serve students
FY13 Strategic Focus Action Monitoring
2.D.1. Create a “crosswalk” and transitional pathways between non-credit short-term training (e.g., BPI, Eiger Lab, TechWorks, Dislocated Workers Program [DWP], and Continuing Education) and credit offerings to increase the number of district residents with career training and post-secondary credentials**
TECWORKS provides CNC training for those wanting a job but not a degree. RVC offers the next level of training (i.e., Set-up and Programming Classes, mill and lathe) for which a NIMS credential is received. RVC also offers CNC level 1 through continuing education; most who take that class are incumbent workers or students.
TECWORKS offers a certificate in materials, measurement and safety and are creating a NIMS credential in assembly.
RVC has other certification (e.g., AWS for welding and soon AMTEC certification for IST [integrated systems technology]).
Goal 3: Ensure institutional vitality through continuous improvement Initiative: 3.C. Identify and act on areas for improvement and select an improvement "pathway" of institutional focus for the new accreditation process
FY13 Strategic Focus Action Monitoring
3.C.1. By the end of the academic year, complete a draft of the HLC Self-study.
Draft of comprehensive self-study in development. By 9/1/13, this draft will be ready for review and commentary by the full college community. .
Initiative: 3.D. Through a continuous cycle of planning implementation, and evaluation, support strategic initiatives, promote efficiencies, and deliver a progressive learning/working environment
FY13 Strategic Focus Action Monitoring
3.D.1. Update and approve Facilities Master Plan The revised, updated Facilities Master Plan is scheduled for presentation to the Board Facilities Committee in June and to the full Board by July.
3.D.2. Develop strategic plans for IT and Institutional Advancement (IA)
IT Strategic Plan completed. Tracking document to monitor action items developed. IA Strategic Plan in development.
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Goal 4: Maintain the College's strong regional identity as an institution that provides quality education, workforce development, and cultural enrichment. 4.A. Engage the Foundation, Trustees, College employees, students and alumni in “Telling their RVC Story” and promoting the College’s reputation for excellence
FY13 Strategic Focus Action Monitoring
4.A.1. Reconnect with alumni and retirees to increase awareness of and solidify their support for the College.
The Foundation initiated a series of 3 breakfast/programs for retirees to keep them connected to RVC and its mission. Two have been held; the third is scheduled for June.
The Foundation held a preliminary gathering for alumni to brainstorm ways to begin engaging alumni with the College.
4.C. Offer and promote a variety of quality cultural enrichment events and activities FY13 Strategic Focus Action Monitoring
4.C.1. Determine optimal locations for cultural
enrichment events and activities.
On April 1, the Board Facilities Committee selected a location for the Theater and Music performance venues on RVC’s main campus.
Goal 5: Promote an inclusive and diverse community that enhances the College climate and workforce. 5.A. Through student and staff recruitment and retention efforts, build a College community that reflects the diversity of the region served and prepares district residents to live and work in a global society
FY13 Strategic Focus Action Monitoring
5.A.1. Evaluate outcomes of PAIC-sponsored events to make certain intended outcomes (enhanced learning, improved campus climate, etc.) are achieved. **
PAIC will have the evaluation/assessment outcomes of their programs (i.e., Multicultural Teaching Academy (MCTA), Latino Panel, Book Discussion Groups, Employee Development Day Breakout Sessions, and Stand Against Racism events) by the end of May.
5.A.2. Partner with community groups to support programming that helps to create an inclusive and diverse community on campus and in the Rockford area. **
Partnership efforts continue, including Black/Latino Achievers (YMCA); Stand Against Racism (YWCA); JIAC Grant (NIU, Workforce Connections, RAEDEC); grant supporting Intercultural Student Services through Rep. Chuck Jefferson (RPS); and Student Life Programming, International Student Showcase, and Job/Career Fairs (Rockford College).
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Rock Valley College Freedom of Information Act Report
March 15 – April 15, 2013
Date Received
FOIA # Requestor Request Result
03/25/2013 199 Michael Youngblood 1.The total amount of dollars that Robbins Schwartz and/or Joseph Perkoski has billed RVC since the beginning of the current fiscal year, including consulting fees.
2.The total amount of dollars billed by Robbins Schwartz and/or Joseph Perkoski for any work related to faculty grievances since the beginning of the current fiscal year.
3.The total amount of dollars billed by Robbins Schwartz and/or Joseph Perkoski for any work related to grievances of other employee groups since the beginning of the current fiscal year .
Response provided 4/1/13.
04/04/2013 200 Anya Hodger Bid results of the cleaning contract for current vendor.
04/05/2013 201 Ray Dunn Bid tabulation sheet, monthly and annual billing for current custodial services agreement.
04/15/2013 202 Chris Judge The current bookstore contract. 04/15/2013 203 Brandon Lee Record of all monies received and
distributed to Student Life for the past 12 months.
Rock Valley College 2013AT A GLANCE COLLEGE COMMUNITY EVENTS
For Additional information or Questions please contact: Robbin Snodgrass, 815-921-4321 or [email protected]
Date Event RVC Staff Student Athletic Community
22 Earth Day Celebration - SC, 10 am x x x
23 RVC Softball vs Oakton College - Field, 3 pm DH x x x x
24 RVC Softball vs McHenry County College CC - Field, 3 pm DH x x x x
24 Stand Against Racism March - LOC, 12 pm x x x
24-25 Stand Against Racism - SC, 6 pm / 1pm x x x
25 Alumni Breakfast and Round Table - SC, 7 am x x x
25 Employee Appreciation Event - WTC, Noon x
26 RVC Softball vs Waubonsee - Field, 3 pm DH x x x x
26 Northern Illinois Regional Science Fair (NIRSF) - JCSM, 9 am x x x
26 RVC and Community Band - Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 7:30 pm x x x
26 RVC Men's Tennis vs Rockford College - Guilford Tennis Ctr., 4 pm x x x x
28 RVC Baseball vs McHenry County College - Field, 12 pm DH x x x x
28 RVC and Community Jazz Bands - PAR, 7 pm x x x
30 RVC and Community Orchestra - Rockford College, 7 pm x x x
Apr 29 - May 2 Cinco De Mayo Events - Atrium, Noon x x x
1 RVC Baseball vs Robert Morris-Chicago JV - Field, 3 pm x x x x
2 Student Leadership Banquet - Atrium, 6 pm x x
2 HR Benefits Fair - WTC, 8 am x x
3 12th Annual History Awards Ceremony - Atrium, 5 pm x x x
3 ALAS Hispanic Leadership Event - Main Campus, 9 am x x x
3 - 4 Old Towne Band - PAR, 7:30 pm x x x
4 American Heart Walk - Walking Path, 9 am x
5 RVC Baseball vs Carl Sandburg - Field, 12 pm x x x x
7 First Tuesday Lecture - Dr. Martin Quirk - SC, 6 pm x x x
7 - 8 RVC Student Recital - PAR, 10 am x x x x
10 SANKOFA Banquet - SC, 6 pm x x
10 Rock Valley Master Chorale - Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 7:30 pm x x x
11 Friends of Library Annual Mtg - SC, 10 am x x
16 GED Graduation - PEC, 6 pm x x x
16 Nursing Pinning - Atrium, 1 pm x x x
17 2013 RVC Commencement - PEC, 6 pm x x x
18 JCSM TOUR - JCSM, 9 am x
June
6-9, 13-16 Diamond Baseball Tournaments - Ball Diamonds x
5-8 Starlight Theatre, Starlight Express - BST, 7 pm x x x x
8 Starlight Theatre Matinee, Starlight Express - BST, 2 pm x x x x
12-15 Starlight Theatre, Xanadu - BST, 7 pm x x x x
15 Starlight Theatre Matinee, Xanadu - BST, 2 pm x x x x
18 Foundation Retiree Breakfast - SC, 7 am x x
19-22 Starlight Theatre, Spelling Bee - BST, 7 pm x x x x
22 Starlight Theatre Matinee, Spelling Bee - BST, 2 pm x x x x
26-29 Starlight Theatre, Les Miserables - BST, 7 pm x x x x
29 Starlight Theatre Matinee, Les Miserables - BST, 2 pm x x x x
DH = Double Headers (two 7-inning games)
April
May
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE Board Report #6998 April 30, 2013
Claims Sheet #690 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the
following claims sheets, from Datatel®, March 31, 2013. The total is $1,600,839.96.
Jack Becherer, Ed.D.
President
Attachments Board Approval: ______________________________ Secretary, Board of Trustees
Board Report #6908 & #6968, Dated 6/26/2012 & 1/22/2013, Architect of Record and Facilities Master Plan - Fund 02.
Report Date: 4/8/2013 Page 2 of 2
Checks Over $10,000 issued between 3/1/13 and 3/31/13
Month: 03/2013
Check No Check Date Check AmountVendor
LP*0670449 3/21/2013 0408793 - SUN LIFE FINANCIAL $12,856.70
Board Report #6908, Dated 6/26/2012, Supplemental Life Insurance, April Premium - Fund 05.
LP*E0000171 3/21/2013 0290030 - ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR $23,869.76
Board Report #6918, Dated 7/24/2012, Printing of Summer/Fall 2013 Credit Schedule - Fund 01.
LP*0670485 3/27/2013 0289674 - CITY ROCKFORD $16,161.00
Board Report #6908, Dated 6/26/2012, April Rent, 303 N Main St Location - Fund 06.
LP*E0000194 3/27/2013 0310222 - CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY $11,053.41
Board Report #6908, Dated 6/26/2012, Electric Service, SCCE, March 2013 - Fund 02.
LP*E0000195 3/27/2013 0385509 - CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY - GAS DIV $10,053.77
Board Report #6908, Dated 6/26/2012, Natural Gas Service, Main Campus and SCCE - Fund 02.
LP*E0000197 3/27/2013 0289733 - HEALTH CARE SERVICE $91,760.73
Board Report #6908, Dated 6/26/2012, HMO Insurance, April Premium - Fund 05.
LP*0670564 3/28/2013 0287688 - STATE UNIVERSITIES RETIREMENT SYSTEM $105,861.81
Payroll Deduction Remitted on Behalf of Employees - Fund 01.
LP*0670568 3/28/2013 0287723 - VARIABLE ANNUITY LIFE INSURANCE $16,291.59
Payroll Deduction Remitted on Behalf of Employees - Fund 01.
Between 3/1/13 and 3/31/13: 22 checks totaling $1,135,834.38 out of $1,600,839.96 or 70.95%
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE Board Report 6999 April 30, 2013
Purchase Report #668
Recommendation: Board approval for items marked with asterisk: A. Instructional Equipment – (Foundation – Sciences, Instructional Equipment)
Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, OR $12,361.00 *(1) (1) The Science Department is requesting approval to purchase data collection equipment
(i.e. probes, sensors, monitoring equipment) for Chemistry. The equipment purchase is being funded by a Foundation grant.
This was not bid as it is a sole source purchase.
B. Creative Services for TV Commercial – (Education Fund – Marketing, College/Program
Advertising) Pro Video, Madison, WI $25,614.01*(2) Pro Video, Madison WI Interact, Onalaska, WI Hollingsworth Production, Madison, WI KMK Media Group, Rockford, IL
(2) The Marketing Department requests approval to purchase creative services from Pro Video from Madison, WI to produce and edit new commercials. A committee was formed to review RFP responses and to interview selected firms. The committee interviewed four firms and selected Pro Video. As part of the RFP, firms were asked to provide concepts for a commercial. These concepts were used to help evaluate the creativity of each firm. Pro-Video’s commercial concept struck a crucial balance of three key messages: value, quality and student experience. Marketing views this commercial as an investment, a commercial spot that will be used over the next few years with adjustments as needed. Pro-video’s depth of knowledge in high quality production value stood above the other firms that were interviewed. Pro- Video developed a script for the commercial that was approved by the Marketing Department. Final costs to produce and edit the commercial were negotiated upon final approval of the script. FY-13 Surplus, Enrollment Initiative
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C. Repayment for Sleep Tech Classes – (Education Fund – Continuing Ed Center, Vendor
Training Alliances) Sleep Health Management Resources, Stillman Valley, IL 19,720.00*(3)
(3) The “Fundamentals of Polysomnography” course (HLT 080) at Rock Valley College (RVC) is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). RVC partners with Swedish American Health System to provide the students with the clinical training. This payment is for the instruction of eight students for the summer 2013 offering. This Continuing Education program earns between 20% - 35% revenue over expenses.
D. Parking Lot Sealing, Crack Filling and Repairs – (Operations and Maintenance Fund –
Parking Lot Sealing, Crack Filling and Repairs, Professional Services) Behm Pavement Maintenance Inc., Crystal Lake, IL 100,000.00*(4) Behm Pavement Maintenance Inc.: $72,350.00 Hastings Asphalt Services: $85,087.75 Denler Inc.: $88,998.00 Accent Midwest Asphalt: $128,950.00 Image Pros Asphalt Maintenance: $136,748.00 Stenstrom Excavation and Blacktop: $138,105.00 (4) FPOM is requesting approval to proceed with a parking lot sealing and crack filling
repair project that will be funded with FY-13 surplus funds. The project will begin after graduation in May and is scheduled to be completed before June 30th. The project consists of crack sealing, sealcoating and striping on the main campus in parking lots 2, 7A, 7B, 10 as well as the parking lot at Bell School.
Pricing for this project came in lower than expected. FPOM is requesting approval to
utilize a total of $100,000 in FY-13 Surplus funds to address some other areas of concern. The additional $27,650 would allow the contractor to fill an additional 62,840 linear feet of cracking on the perimeter road, Batch Plant road and in parking lots 3A, 3B, 6, 9 and the Support Services Building parking lot. Crack routing and filling helps extend the life of parking lots by keeping moisture from under the slab which creates undermining and heaving of asphalt.
FY-13 surplus funds
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E. Parking Lot Asphalt Repairs – (Operations and Maintenance Fund – Parking Lot Sealing,
Crack Filling and Repairs, Professional Services) Image Pros Asphalt Maintenance, Rockford, IL 50,000.00*(5) Image Pros Asphalt Maintenance: $11,325.00 Denler Inc.: $17,350.00
Behm Pavement Maintenance Inc.: $21,900.00 Hastings Asphalt Services: $23,990.00 Stenstrom Excavation and Blacktop: $25,100.00 Accent Midwest Asphalt: $31,000.00 (5) FPOM is requesting approval to proceed with an asphalt repair project that will be funded with FY-14 operational funds. The project will begin in July and is scheduled to be completed in early August. The project consists of asphalt patching on the main campus in parking lots 1 and 8 as well as parking lots at the Stenstrom Center for Career Education (SCCE). Pricing for this project came in lower than expected. FPOM is requesting approval to utilize the entire $50,000 budgeted in the FY-14 operations budget to address some other areas of concern. The additional $38,675 would allow the contractor to repair an additional 2,090 square yards of asphalt in parking lots 1, 8, perimeter road, walking paths and the SCCE which have a number of areas in need of repair
F. Snow Plow – (Operations and Maintenance Fund – Grounds Maintenance, Other Capital
Outlay) R.A. Adams McHenry, IL 12,650.00*(6) R.A. Adams $12,650.00 Kage Innovation LLC $16,081.12 Daniels Plows Inc. $22,595.00 (6) FPOM is requesting approval to purchase a new snow plow that will be used on the
new John Deere 6125 Utility tractor that was purchased in February. The new plow is better constructed, easier to attach and more versatile, which will allow FPOM staff to be more efficient in snow removal operations. Quotes received were for like model plows.
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G. Office furniture, partitions – (Educational Fund – IT Administration, Office Equipment) Target Commercial Interiors, Rockford, IL 14,934.02*(7) (7) IT is requesting approval to purchase partition walls that will be used to reconfigure
office 247 in the Woodward Technology Center. The new partitions would replace existing partitions which are 7’ in height. The new partitions will be shorter providing a better work environment with more light, greater air flow and a work space more conducive to teamwork. Existing furniture will be used with new partitions.
Consortium pricing H. Computer Replacement – (Education Fund – IT Administration, Office Computer
Equipment) CDS Office Technologies, Springfield, IL 16,661.00*(8) (8) IT is requesting approval to purchase twenty-six (26) Lenovo desk top computers.
This expenditure will replace twenty-six (26) faculty and staff computers that are beyond the life cycle replacement.
State Contract Pricing I. Computer Replacement – (Education Fund – IT Administration, Instructional Computer
Equipment) CDW-G, Vernon Hills, IL 127,800.00*(9) (9) The IT Department is requesting approval to purchase 300 Lenovo NetTops (mini-
desktops). This expenditure will replace 300 existing computer lab towers that are beyond life cycle replacement. The new Lenovo NetTops will be placed in open labs and in student labs that do not have unique computing needs.
Consortium Pricing
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J. SAN Storage – (Education Fund – IT Administration, IT Capital Equipment)
Dell Marketing, Round Rock, TX 94,229.90*(10) (10) The IT Department is requesting approval to purchase two storage area network (SAN) devices. One device will be used at the Stenstrom Center for Career Education (SCCE) to increase storage capacity which will support the College’s disaster recovery efforts.
The second SAN device is being purchased as a life cycle replacement; the existing SAN device is five years old and past its useful life. In addition, the new SAN will have additional capacity to provide centralized storage for the RVC Police Department’s video surveillance system. Currently, video surveillance storage is localized to individual buildings which limits storage capacity and resolution quality. Centralized storage will allow video to be stored up to 30 days and will increase the resolution quality of the surveillance system. FY-13 Surplus Funds, State Contract Pricing
K. AutoCAD - (Education Fund – Engineering and Technology, Instructional Software)
Imaginit Technologies, Chicago, IL 14,980.08 *(11) (11) Purchasing an additional 24 seat licenses for Auto CAD classes. The additional licenses will be used at the Stenstrom Center for Career Education (SCCE) in conjunction with the Advance Now, Career Education Association of North Central Illinois (CEANCI) program. This was not bid as it is a sole source purchase. Imaginit is the recognized distributor for IL.
L. Dell Servers – (Operations and Maintenance Fund – Police Department, Capital
Equipment) Dell Marketing, Round Rock, TX 27,343.44*(12) (12) The RVC Police Department is requesting approval to purchase four (4) servers to
be used for video storage at the Stenstrom Center for Career Education (SCCE) and the Educational Resource Center (ERC). The new servers will replace four (4) existing servers that are seven (7) years old and at end of life. The new servers will allow for the continued operation of video camera systems in these two buildings.
State Contract Pricing
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M. Mass Spectrometer – (Education Fund – Physical Science Department, Capital
Instructional Equipment) Conquer Scientific, San Diego, CA 24,500.00*(13)
(13) The purchase of the Hewlett Packard 6890/5972 GCMS mass spectrometer system will fulfill all of the program goals for the Physical Science department. It will help provide our students with a broad understanding of scientific concepts and processes, prepare our students to succeed in higher level Physical Science courses, prepare our students to succeed in an applied area requiring science competency, prepare our students to perform with proficiency in the laboratory environment, and to expose our students to the latest scientific technology. Applications of the GC-MS can be adapted and adopted for every level of chemistry class we offer CHM. 099, 105, 110, 120, 130, 210, 220, and 230. One of the main student learning outcomes for the entire chemistry sequence offered by RVC is to integrate technology into all fields of knowledge and expression. Providing a Hewlett Packard 6890/5972 GCMS mass spectrometer system allows students in all classes the opportunity to utilize technology that is present in many modern laboratories as well as to develop critical thinking skills in data analysis. The mass spectrometer the Physical Science Department is requesting approval to purchase is a refurbished piece of equipment. Three firms were contacted to obtain quotes; Analytical Instrument Incorporated, LabX and Conquer Scientific. All three companies had similar list pricing for the equipment on their respective websites; Conquer Scientific was the only vendor that responded with shipping prices. FY-13 Surplus Funds
Jack Becherer, Ed.D. President
Board Approval: _________________________________ Secretary, Board of Trustees
Rock Valley College Board Report # 7000 April 30, 2013
Personnel Report #661 Recommendation: The Board of Trustees acknowledges the following personnel actions: A. POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS.
James Castree (0219402), from Coordinator, New Student Enrollment, Recruitment and Admissions, continuous part-time without benefits (SURS), grade 11, to Coordinator, New Student Enrollment, Recruitment and Admissions, full-time with benefits, grade 11, $37,419/year, prorated for the balance of the fiscal year, effective April 1, 2013, account # 01-31001-51210. (Reclassification) Betty Villalobos-Hallmann (0442998), from Coordinator, New Student Enrollment, Recruitment and Admissions, continuous part-time without benefits (SURS), grade 11, to Coordinator, New Student Enrollment, Recruitment and Admissions, full-time with benefits, grade 11, $37,419/year, prorated for the balance of the fiscal year, effective April 1, 2013, account # 01-31001-51210. (Reclassification)
B. PROMOTION. Gretchen Strasser (0268302), from Testing Assistant, Testing Center, grade 7, continuous part-time without benefits (SURS), to Testing Specialist, Testing Center, grade 9, continuous part-time without benefits(SURS), $16.22/hour, effective April 1, 2013, account #01-32700-51620. (Vacancy due to resignation)
C. RESIGNATIONS. Jennifer Caiozzo (0215772), Facilities Scheduler, Facilities, Plant Operations, and Maintenance, April 12, 2013. Michalina DuBay (0442026), Disability Support Services Assistant, Disability Support Services, March 20, 2013. April Lipnitzky (023170), Administrative Assistant II, Career Services and Placement, April 24, 2013. Thomas Polak, (0215408), Systems Administrator, Systems Support Group, April 12, 2013.
D. RETIREMENT. Lavina Crick (0094479), Manager, Continuing Educaiton, effective May 31, 2013.
Board Report 6700/2 PR #661 April 30, 2013
E. SALARY CHANGE. Miranda Best (0198048), Faculty, Nursing, from Lane III, Step 15, to Lane IV, Step 15, $63,148/9 months, effective Spring 2013, due to completion of graduate credit
F. STARLIGHT THEATRE SALARIES. Jacob Schenk (0357195), Sound Engineer/Designer for Starlight Theatre’s Full Season, May 15 through August 10, 2013, total fee $11,500, to be paid May 31 through August 15, 2013, account # 05-44513-51930. Joann Szewczuk (0456035), Master Electrician for Starlight Theatre’s Full Season, April 15, 2013 through August 9, 2013, total fee $6,500, to be paid April 30 through August 15, 2013, account # 05-44513-51930.
Jack J. Becherer, Ed.D.
President
Student Trustee ReportApril 30, 2013
Student Advocacy Day
- Date: April 17th
- What: Lobbying in Springfield for Adult Education Funding
- Who attended: 15 Students, 2 advisors, and the Adult Ed Director
What happened: Lobbied legislators and toured capitol.