CARL SANDBURG COLLEGE
(524
th
Meeting)
Regular Meeting
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June 22, 2000
The public hearing on the FY-2001 budget was held in
the A. Lewis Long Conference Room at the Galesburg
campus on South Lake Storey Road, Galesburg,
Illinois, on Thursday, June 22, 2000, at 6:30 p.m.
Mrs. Nancy L. Youngquist, Chairperson, called the
budget hearing for Carl Sandburg College District 518
to order and turned the meeting over to Mr. Thomas
Schmidt, Vice President of Business Services.
Following discussion on the budget, Chairperson
Youngquist declared the budget hearing closed at 6:48
p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Carl
Sandburg College was held in the A. Lewis Long
Conference Room, Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg,
Illinois, on Thursday, June 22, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Mrs. Nancy L. Youngquist, Chairperson
Mr. John T. Huston, Vice Chairperson
Mrs. Gayla J. Pacheco, Secretary
Mr. Thomas H. Colclasure
Mr. John A. Kraus
Mr. Bruce A. Lauerman
Mr. Josh Gibb, Student Representative
Absent:
Dr. D. Wayne Green
Others: Dr. Donald Crist, President, and Ms. Nola
Briggs, Recording Secretary. Administration: Mr.
Larry Benne, Ms. Sherry Berg, Mrs. Diana Billeter, Ms.
Carol Gronewold, Mrs. Lisa Hanson, Ms. Carol
Kreider, Mr. Wes Martin, Mr. Steve Norton, Ms. Lora
Powell, Mrs. Gerry Scherer, Mr. Thomas Schmidt, Ms.
Blanche Shoup, Mr. Samuel Sudhakar, Mrs. Shelle
Summers, Mrs. Julie Van Fleet, and Mr. Michael
Walters. Faculty: Mrs. Mary Robson, Faculty
Representative. Others: Mrs. Mary Buckingham,
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2000
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Mr. Thomas West, Mr. Eric Anderson, and
representatives of the media.
FY-2001 Final Budget:
Mr. John A. Kraus moved and Mrs. Gayla J. Pacheco
seconded approval of the resolution for adoption of the
FY-2001 budget for Carl Sandburg College.
MOTION:
On roll call vote, six members voted “Yea”; none voted
“Nay”; one aMotbsent.
ion carried. Faculty
Representative vote
– “Yea”; Stafntf
atiReve
– prese
Absent; Student Representative vote
– “Yea.”
Consent Agenda:
Mr. Bruce A. Lauerman moved and Mr. Thomas H.
Colclasure seconded approval of the following items
under the Consent Agenda:
minutes of May 18, 2000, meeting of the Board.
Ordinance and Certificate establishing the
prevailing rate of wages as required by the Illinois
Department of Labor for signing and filing by the
Board of Trustees with the Secretary of State.
RAMP/CC 2002 report for submission to the
Illinois Community College Board.
MOTION:
On roll call vote, six members voted “Yea”; none voted
“Nay”; one aMotbsent.
ion carried. Faculty
Representative vote -
“Yea”; Staff Re– presentative
Absent; Student Representative vote
– “Yea.”
Consent Agenda -
Mr. John A. Kraus moved and Mr. Bruce A. Lauerman
Personnel Items:
seconded the following items under the Consent
Agenda
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Personnel Items:
employment of Ms. Jeanine Gothard as a Practical
Nursing instructor, to a full-time, tenure-track
position, Bachelor’s
igdeht
gree plus 23 hours, e
years experience at a salary of $33,030, effective
with the 2000-2001 academic year.
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2000
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employment of Mr. Matthew Hanson as an
Industrial Electricity instructor, to a full-time,
tenure-track
position, Master’s Degree, five years
experience at a salary of $30,510, effective with the
2000-2001 academic year.
employment of Ms. Cynthia Johnson as a Computer
Information Systems instructor, to a full-time,
tenure-track position, Associate Degree, five years
experience at a salary of $25,800, effective with the
2000-2001 academic year.
employment of Mr. Michael Green as a Criminal
Justice instructor, to a full-time, tenure-track
position, Master’s Degree with eight years
experience at a salary of $33,480, effective with the
2000-2001 academic year.
employment of Ms. Pamela Moore as the new
Business Technology Laboratory Assistant,
Technical Level II, with four years of related
experience at a salary of $17,930, effective July 1,
2000.
employment of Ms. Mary Buckingham as
Administrative Assistant to the President/Secretary
to the Board of Trustees, Secretarial Support Level
IV, with five years of related experience at a salary
of $20,160 prorated and a Board of Trustees stipend
of $3,500 prorated effective July 3, 2000.
employment of Dr. James Sanders as a Psychology
instructor to a full-time position reflecting a
Doctorate Degree, three years of related experience
at an annual salary of $33,820, effective with the
2000-2001 academic year.
employment of Ms. Keli M. Jackson as Vocational
Recruiter, Mid-Management, Level IV, reflecting
three years of related experience at an annual salary
of $25,980 prorated, effective July 5, 2000, with
funding coming from the Federal Perkins Grant for
FY-2001.
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2000
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employment of Ms. Victoria McMullin as a full-
time, tenure-track
Counselor, Master’s degree, six
years of experience at a salary of $31,470, effective
August 18, 2000, through May 10, 2001.
resignation of Ms. Heather Grell, Secretary to the
Dean of Learning Resource Services/Evening
Administrator, effective on or before July 31, 2000.
resignation of Mrs. Anna Rollins, Financial
Aid/Accounts Receivable Clerk, effective May 26,
2000.
MOTION:
On roll call vote, six members voted “Yea”; none voted
“Nay”; one aMotbsent.
ion carried. Faculty
Representative vote
– “Yea”; Staff Re– presentative
Absent; Student Representative vote
– “Yea.”
FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Mr. John A. Kraus moved and Mr. Thomas H.
Colclasure seconded that the minutes reflect receipt of
the financial reports.
MOTION:
On roll call vote, six members voted “Yea”; none voted
“Nay”; one aMotbsent.
ion carried. Faculty
Representative vote
– “Yea”; Staff
atiReve
– present
Absent; Student Representative vote
– “Yea.”
BILLS FOR APPROVAL:
Mr. Thomas H. Colclasure moved and Mr. Bruce A.
Lauerman seconded approval of the June 2000 bills as
presented.
MOTION:
On roll call vote, six members voted “Yea”; none voted
“Nayon”;
e absent. Motion carried. Faculty
Representative vote
– “Yea”; Staff Re– presentative
Absent; Student Representative vote
– “Yea.”
Fund Transfer: Working Cash
Mr. John A. Kraus moved and Mr. Thomas H.
Interest:
Colclasure seconded approval of the resolution
authorizing the transfer of $50,000 from the Working
Cash Fund interest to the FY-2001 Education Fund
budget in support of educational programming.
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2000
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MOTION:
On roll call
vote, six members voted “Yea”; none voted
“Nay”; one aMotbsent.
ion carried. Faculty
Representative vote
– “Yea”; Staff Re– presentative
Absent; Student Representative vote
– “Yea.”
Interest Transfer: Risk Mange- Mr. Thomas H. Colclasure moved and Mr. John A.
ment (Insurance) Reserve Fund: Kraus seconded approval of the resolution declaring
$203,620 as surplus Risk Management (Insurance)
Reserve Fund interest and the transfer of $203,620 to
the FY-2001 Liability, Protection, and Settlement Fund
effective July 1, 2000.
MOTION:
On roll call vote, six members voted “Yea”; none voted
“Nay”; one aMotbsent.
ion carried. Faculty
Representative vote
– “Yea”; Staff Re– presentative
Absent; Student Representative vote
– “Yea.”
Working Cash Fund Transfer
Mr. Bruce A. Lauerman moved and Mr. Thomas H.
Authority:
Colclasure seconded approval of the resolution
authorizing the borrowing of funds of up to $2,535,000
after July 1, 2000, from the Working Cash Fund for the
Education Fund.
MOTION:
On roll call vote, six
members voted “Yea”; none voted
“Nay”; one aMotbsent.
ion carried. Faculty
Representative vote
– “Yea”; Staff Re– presentative
Absent; Student Representative vote
– “Yea.”
Mr. Bruce A. Lauerman moved and Mr. Thomas H.
Colclasure seconded approval of the resolution
authorizing the borrowing of funds of up to $845,000
for the Operations and Maintenance Fund from the
Working Cash Fund.
MOTION:
On roll call vote, six members voted “Yea”; none voted
“Nay”; one aMotbsent.
ion carried. Faculty
Representative vote
– “Yea”; Staff Re– presentative
Absent; Student Representative vote
– “Yea.”
Preliminary Authorization -
Mr. John A. Kraus moved and Mrs. Gayla J. Pacheco
Funding Bonds:
seconded adoption of the resolution providing a Notice
of Intent to issue funding bonds in the amount not to
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2000
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exceed $7.2M and the Board Chairperson called a
public hearing concerning this Notice of Intent to take
place at 7:00 p.m. durinegular g
methe
eting
Board’s r
on the 27
th
day of July 2000 at The Branch Campus of
Carl Sandburg College, 305 Sandburg Drive, Carthage,
Illinois, Room 19.
MOTION:
On roll call vote, six members voted “Yea”; none voted
“Nay”; one aMotbsent.
ion carried. Faculty
Representative vote
– “Yea”; Staff Re– presentative
Absent; Student Representative vote
– “Yea.”
President’s ReporDr
. Donat:ld Crist said that the July Board meeting will
be in Carthage; that a State of Illinois flag, flown at the
State Capitol, has been given to the College by Senator
Hawkinson; and that the College has contacted
Representative Evans requesting a U.S. flag which has
been flown over the Capitol. Dr. Crist also said that the
agreed on date of September 15-16, 2000, for the next
Board planning meeting would need to be voted on.
Mr. John T. Huston moved and Mr. Thomas H.
Colclasure seconded approval of September 15-16,
2000, at the Pere Marquette in Peoria, as the date for
the next Board planning meeting. Voice vote
–
motion
carried.
Dr. Crist also said that the CSC Board needs to appoint
a member to be on the Center for Manufacturing
Excellence Board.
Mr. John T. Huston moved and Mr. John A. Kraus
seconded the appointment of Dr. D. Wayne Green to
the CME Board. Voice vote
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motion carried.
Dr. Crist wished Ms. Nola Briggs well in her retirement
and introduced Ms. Mary Buckingham, Administrative
Assistant to the President/Secretary to the Board of
Trustees.
Dean of Technology Services
Mr. Samuel Sudhakar indicated that superintendents
Report:
and high school principals interested in partnering with
CSC were on campus today for a meeting involving
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2000
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software from private companies to help develop
dynamic Web pages and online courses for teachers in
public schools.
JTPA Director Report:
Ms. Blanche Shoup said that JTPA ends June 30, 2000,
and that the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) will
begin July 1, 2000. She also said that the Department
of Human Services has made funds available for a
summer employment program for 14-15 year olds. She
also said that the Year 3 Education-to-Careers budget
has been submitted; the onsite was satisfactory and has
been submitted for approval; that CSC will be the fiscal
agent effective July 1, 2000; that Mrs. Lorraine
Crawford will be the contact person; and that Dr. Don
Crist was selected to represent education on the
Executive Committee.
Controller Report:
Ms. Lora Powell said that the auditors have been on
campus for their preliminary work and that the audit
should go smoothly.
Site Director, TRIO Student
Mrs. Julie Van Fleet said that she attended a conference
Support Services Report:
in Miami for TRIO directors.
Foundation Director Report:
Mrs. Shelle Summers reported that Railroad Days will
be June 24-25 and encouraged everyone to participate
in the event.
Dean of Community and
Ms. Sherry Berg said that she appreciates the
Extension Services Report:
opportunity to have been able to go to Holland on an
Exchange Program-sponsored visit. She also said that
the landscaping project is ongoing and that she
appreciates those who have helped. Sherry also
mentioned that Mr. Dave Beversdorf from Maytag was
at the ICCTA Convention to receive the plaque given as
a result of the nomination by CSC for the ICCTA
Business/Industry Partnership Award for the
CABI/Maytag partnership. Ms. Berg said that Mr.
Beversdorf was very complimentary of Carl Sandburg
College.
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2000
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ICCTA Representative Report: Mr. John T. Huston reported that he attended the annual
ICCTA Convention held in Decatur where officers
were elected and that he has received a statement for
the College’s annual dues. Mr. Huston also mentioned
that at the ICCTA Awards Banquet, Mrs. Sharon
Graham, a CSC graduate, received the Distinguished
Alumnus Award; Dr. Norman Burdick, a CSC faculty
member, received the Outstanding Faculty Member
Award; and Mr. Tom Wilson, retired CSC Board
member, received the Meritorious Service Award. Dr.
D. Wayne Green, current CSC Board member, was also
honored for his service to the Illinois Community
College Trustees Association.
Faculty Representative Report: Mrs. Mary Robson thanked Ms. Nola Briggs as she
approaches her retirement from the faculty for her many
years of working with faculty. She also said that she
enjoyed the training workshop in Carthage.
Vice President of Student
Mr. Steven Norton reported that Summer Session has
Services Report:
been a successful one at CSC.
Vice President of Business
Mr. Thomas Schmidt said that the construction projects
Services Report:
on the Galesburg campus are well underway, including
the new conference room under construction that,
among other things, will be used for the auditors and
the North Central team on campus for the onsite
evaluation visit; and that the HVAC project in Carthage
is underway including The Education Commons.
Vice President of Instructional
Mr. Larry Benne said that as a result of the construction
Services Report:
projects taking place, rooms change every day and that
Ms. Shirley Pritchard is working hard in this effort. He
also said that he is pleased with the five new faculty
members hired at tonight’s Board meeting.
Board Report:
Mrs. Nancy Youngquist expressed her thanks to the
committee working on the beautification of the campus.
She also expressed her thanks to Ms. Nola Briggs,
retiring secretary to the Board, for her years of service.
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2000
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mr. John T. Huston moved and Mr. Thomas Colclasure
8:10 p.m.
seconded a request for an Executive Session to discuss
collective negotiating matters between the public body
and its employees and minutes of meetings lawfully
closed under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
MOTION:
On roll call vote, six members voted “Yea”; none voted
“Nay”; one aMotbsent.
ion carried. Faculty
Representative vote
– “Yea”; Staff Re– presentative
Absent; Student Representative vote
– “Yea.”
Mr. John T. Huston moved and Mr. Bruce A. Lauerman
seconded to reconvene the regular meeting of the Board
at 8:25 p.m.
MOTION:
On roll call vote, six members voted “Yea”; none voted
“Nay”; one aMotbsent.
ion carried. Faculty
Representative
–
Absent; Staff Representative
–
Absent; Student Representative vote
– “Yea.”
Adjournment:
Mr. John A. Kraus moved and Mr. Josh Gibb seconded
8:26 p.m.
that the meeting be adjourned to the next regular
meeting of the Board or to the call of the Chairperson.
Voice vote
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motion carried.
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Gayla J. Pacheco, Secretary
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Nancy L. Youngquist, Chairperson