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Community College District No. 511 Board of Trustees Met April 27.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order

The final meeting of the present Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 511, Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, McHenry, Ogle, and Stephenson Counties, Illinois, convened via Zoom remote video conference on Tuesday, April 27 ,2021 at 5: 15 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Patrick Murphy.

Roll Call

The following members of the Board were present at roll call:

Mr. Patrick Murphy

Mr. Jarid Funderburg

Ms. Lynn Kearney

Mr. Bob Trojan 

Mr. Paul Gorski 

Ms. Gloria Cudia

Student Trustee Annika Vincent

Also in attendance: Dr. Howard Spearman, President; Mr. Ron Geary, Vice President Academic Affairs and Campus Safety; Mr. Jim Handley, Vice President Human Resources; Mr. Christopher Lewis, Vice President Workforce Development; Ms. Heather Snider, Vice President Institutional Effectiveness and Communications; Dr. Patrick Peyer, Vice President Student Affairs; Ms. Ellen Olson, Executive Director Finance/Interim Chief Financial Ofhcer; Dr. Amanda Smith, Associate Vice President Liberal Arts and Adult Education; Ms. Ann Kerwitz; Assistant to the President; Ms. Kris Fuchs; Assistant to the President; Attorney Joe Perkoski, Robbins Schwartz; Newly elected trustees Ms. Crystal Soltow and Mr. John Nelson. 

Rock Valley College Board of Trustees Minutes of April 27 , 2021 Page 1 of 14

Communications and (Public Comment) 

There were no comments from the public.

Recognition of Visitors

1. RVC Foundation Guest

Ms. Brittany Freiberg, chief development officer of the RVC Foundation, introduced Mr. Jake Fitzgerald, financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial, who explained that Josiah "Bob" andZylthia Collen of Rockford have left an estate gift of about $200,000+ to Rock Valley College. Mr. and Mrs. Collen were avid supporters of Starlight Theatre and have indicated that the gift is for discretionary use, but primarily for Starlight Theatre. Mr. Fitzgerald estimated that funds would be available in the next 30 days after meeting with the estate attomey.

Board Chair Murphy thanked the donors on behalf of the College, adding that he is grateful for their appreciation of Starlight Theatre.

2. Student Nominees to the All-Illinois Academic Team

Dr. Spearman introduced Mr. Tim Spielman, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) advisor, who explained that the PTK honor society, in conjunction with the Coca-Cola Foundation, recognizes top students throughout the country as part of the All-USA and All-State Academic Teams competition. Mr. Spielman provided a brief background of the College's nominees to the All-ilinois Academic Team: Ms. Leah DeRango, who is also a Coca-Cola Silver Award winner, and Ms. Marina Klein, who was selected as this year's Commencement student speaker. Ms. DeRango plans to transfer to Loyola University to study chemistry, while Ms. Klein will transfer to Rice University where she will study math. Both are Running Start students.

3. Student Trustee 2021-2022 - Ms. Evelyn Molina

Dr. Patrick Peyer gave a brief biography of Ms. Evelyn Molina and introduced her as the newly elected student trustee for 2021-2022.Ms. Molina responded that she is excited to be joining the board and thanked current Student Trustee Annika Vincent for all of her help. Board Chair Murphy encouraged Ms. Molina to feel free to contact trustees at any time.

Adjourn to Closed Session

Board Chair Murphy announced that a closed session would be held later in the meeting rather than at this time.

Approval of Minutes

A motion was made by Trustee Gorski, seconded by Trustee Kearney, to approve the minutes of the following meetings:

l. March 8,2021Committee of the Whole Meeting

2. March 23,2021Regular Board Meeting

There was no discussion. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote 

Action Items

1. BR 7796 - Claims Sheet #785

The Board Report reads in part: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the claims sheets from the Ellucian check register from March 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021. The total is $3,717,658.39.

A motion was made by Trustee Gorski, seconded by Trustee Kearney, to approve Board Report 7796.

There was no discussion. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote. 2.4. 8R7797-A- Purchase Report #761-A- FY21 Addendums

The Board Report reads in part: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the marked items for purchase on Board Report 7797, Purchase Report #176I-A.

$ 12,000.00 A. Townsquare Media/Ignite, Rockford, IL

Trustee Gorski made a motion, seconded by Trustee Trojan, to approve Board Report 7197-A, Purchase Report #7 6l -A.

Ms. Ellen Olson, executive director finance, confirmed that no changes have been made since the April 12 Committee of the Whole meeting.

The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

2,8. 8R7797-B - Purchase Report #761-B-FYzl Purchases

The Board Report reads in part: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the marked items for purchase on Board Report 7797-8, Purchase Report #761-8.

$ 17,500.00 A. Scandroli Construction, Rockford, IL

$ 13,000.00 B. Paul Smith, Utica, IL

$ 14,000.00 C. Charles Jenrich, Orland Park, IL

$ 12,000.00 D. Midwest Safety, Rockford, IL

$   5,123.29 E. Zoom Video Communications, Inc., San Jose, CA

Trustee Gorski made a motion, seconded by Student Trustee Vincent, to approve Board Report 7797-8, Purchase Report #761-8.

Trustees Trojan and Gorski explained to incoming Trustee Crystal Soltow that all of these Purchase Reports have been vetted at the Committee of the Whole meeting and that any changes to the documents since the Committee of the Whole meeting are printed in red.

Rock Valley College Board of Trustees Minutes of April 27,2021 Page 3 of 14

The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

2.C, 8R7797-C - Purchase Report #761-C - FY21 Advanced Technotogy Center Purchases

The Board Report reads in part: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the marked items for purchase on Board Report 7797-C, Purchase Report #761-C.

$   37,039.00 A. iFiber, Sycamore, IL

$ 121,000.00 B. Atmosphere Commercial Interiors, Madison, WI

$ 220,300.00 C. Krueger International (KI), Green Bay, WI

$   11,243.00 D. Krueger International (KI), Green Bay, WI

Trustee Kearney made a motion, seconded by Trustee Gorski, to approve Board Report 7791-C, Purchase Report #l6l-C.

Ms. Ellen Olson confirmed that no changes have been made since the April 12 Committee of the Whole meeting.

The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

2.D. BR 7797-D - Purchase Report #761-D -FY22 Purchases

The Board Report reads in part: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the marked items for purchase on Board Report 7797-D, Purchase Report #761-D.

$ 87,650.00 A. Sikich, Naperville, IL

$   6,876.71 B. Zoom Video Communications Inc., San Jose, CA

Trustee Gorski made a motion, seconded by Trustee Trojan, to approve Board Report 7797-D, Purchase Report #l 6I-D. 

Ms. Ellen Olson confirmed that no changes have been made since the April 12 Committee of the Whole meeting.

The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

3 BR 7798 - Capital Development Board Parking Lot Project 810-080-020 Authorization to Open Trust Account

The Board Report reads in part: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees authorize the College's Treasurer to set up an account at PMA and transfer $86,250.00 from the College's operating account at Illinois Bank and Trust to the PMA trust account for the purpose of funding the College's portion of the parking lots repair project.

Student Trustee Vincent made a motion, seconded by Trustee Kearney, to approve Board Report 7798.

Ms. Ellen Olson confirmed that no changes have been made since the April 12 Committee of the Whole meeting. 

The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote

4. BR 7799 - Illinois Community College Title IX Consortium Intergovernmental Agreement

The Board Report reads in part: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Illinois Community College Title IX Consortium Intergovernmental Agreement effective April 1, 2021 and ending April 1, 2026. Attorney Reviewed.

A motion was made by Trustee Gorski, seconded by Trustee Keamey, to approve Board Report 7799.

There was no discussion. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote. 5. BR 7800 - Tuition Waivers for Adult Education (GED) Completers

The Board Report reads in part: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the three-credit tuition waiver for qualifying adult education students. Attorney Reviewed.

A motion was made by Trustee Gorski, seconded by Trustee Trojan, to approve Board Report 7800.

Board Chair Murphy and Trustee Kearney affirmed their support for the adult education tuition waiver.

The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

6. BR 7801- Subcontract Agreement Revision with Goodwill of Northern lllinois for One Stop Operator and Career Services

The Board Report reads in part: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the revisions to the Subcontract Agreement Revision between Rock Valley College and Goodwill of Northern Illinois for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) One-Stop Operator and Career Services grant. Attorney Reviewed.

A motion was made by Trustee Gorski, seconded by Trustee Kearney, to approve Board Report 7801.

There was no discussion. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

7 BR 7802 - Intergovernmental Agreement with Rockford Police Department - "All Hazards" Police Response Plan

The Board Report reads in part: [t is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Intergovemmental Agreement with the City of Rockford, Illinois formalizing responsibility and response to police calls for service at all Rock Valley College sites located within the city limits of Rockford. Attorney Reviewed.

A motion was made by Trustee Gorski, seconded by Trustee Cudia, to approve Board Report 7802

There was no discussion. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote. 8. BR 7803 - Resolution to Adopt the SURS 457(b) Plan

The Board Report reads in part: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the execution of the accompanying documents authorizing participation in the SURS Deferred Compensation Plan, subject to continuing legal review. Those documents include the SURS Employer Resolution to Adopt Plan and Employer Participation Agreement, each of which has been reviewed by legal counsel and is approved as to form. Attorney Reviewed.

A motion was made by Student Trustee Vincent, seconded by Trustee Kearney, to approve Board Report 7803.

There was no discussion. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote 9. BR 7804 - Resolution Honoring the Retirement of Rock Valley College Employees

The Board Report reads in part: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Retirement Resolution honoring 20 19 -2020 and 2020 -202 I RVC retirees.

A motion was made by Trustee Gorski, seconded by Trustee Kearney, to approve Board Report 7804.

There was no discussion. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote.

10. BR 7805 - Fundraising Agreement between Rock Valley College Foundation and Rock Valley College for the RVC Strong Campaign

The Board Report reads in part: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the fundraising agreement between the Rock Valley College Foundation and Rock Valley College for the RVC Strong Campaign.

A motion was made by Trustee Gorski, seconded by Trustee Trojan, to approve Board Report 7805.

There was no discussion. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote. 11. BR 7806 - Board Personnel Report #746

The Board Report reads in part: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the personnel actions listed on the report.

A motion was made by Student Trustee Vincent, seconded by Trustee Trojan, to approve Board Report 7806.

Vice President Human Resources Mr. Jim Handley confirmed that changes to the report since the April 12 Committee of the Whole meeting include the hire of Mr. Keith Barnes as Chief Diversity Officer.

The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote

Adjourn Final Meeting of Present Board

At 5:40 p.m., & motion was made by Trustee Kearney, seconded by Trustee Cudia, to adjourn the final meeting of the present board. The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.

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