Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees Executive Committee met June 30.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Members present
Kathy Spears, Robert Hammon, Robert Johnson, Laurie Borowicz
Others present
Kathy Watkins, Board of Trustees; Jill Hansen, CFO; Joanne Kantner, Vice President of Instruction; Michelle Rothmeyer, Vice President of Student Services; Michelle Ohlinger, Executive Assistant to the President & Board; Jud Curry, Assistant Vice President of Instruction; Dave Dammon, Executive Director of Campus Operations; Kayte Hamel, Executive Director of College Relations; RJ McGarry, Executive Director of IT
1. Opening of the Meeting
Procedural: A. Call to Order
Mr. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:00 am.
Procedural: B. Roll Call
Ms. Ohlinger did roll call.
2. Communications
None.
3. Minutes
Action: A. Minutes-May 26, 2020 Executive Committee Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes from the May 26th Executive Committee Meeting.
Motion by Robert Hammon, second by Kathy Spears.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Those voting “aye”: Kathy Spears, Robert Hammon, Robert Johnson, Laurie Borowicz
4. Old Business
None.
5. New Business
Information: A. July 14, 2020 Board Meeting Draft Agenda.
The Board was provided with the July 14, 2020 Board meeting draft agenda.
Dr. Borowicz shared a draft of the Kishwaukee College "Return-to-Campus plan. Dr. Borowicz stated that the plan was created by a committee consisting of Dr. Rothmeyer, Vice President of Student Services, Ms. Campbell, Director of Campus Safety and Security, Ms. McCluskey, Executive Director of HR, and Mr. Dammon, Executive Director of Campus Operations. The committee reviewed research, and best practices in regard to COVID-19. The plan has been shared with the Senior Leadership Team, KCSS, Supervisors, and a group of faculty members. Dr. Borowicz stated that we will be asking the Board for their recommendation to proceed moving forward with the plan at the July Board meeting. The plan will be implemented on August 3rd.
The Board will be provided with the tentative FY21 budget.
Mr. Johnson provided a brief update in regard to the sewer project. Mr. Johnson spoke with Mr. Eddington with Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District this week, and Mr. Eddington is reasonably optimistic that we will be awarded money from the submitted grant request. The project will need to begin within 90 days after the grant is awarded.
Dr. Borowicz stated that we have finalized the FY20 College goals outcomes which will be presented to the Board in July. Along with the presentation of the FY20 College goals outcomes, the Board will be provided with a list of COVID lessons learned.
Dr. Borowicz will have her evaluation with the Board of Trustees in closed session during the July Board meeting.
Dr. Hammon asked if Kish is anticipating having Fall athletics. Dr. Borowicz and Dr. Rothmeyer shared that they are currently in discussion regarding athletics and will continue to follow guidance from the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Discussion: B. Board Member Discussion
Dr. Borowicz stated that enrollments for the year are down 27%. Enrollments are down mostly in new students, as the students continue to decide their educational plans.
Dr. Borowicz shared that she will be connecting with Dr. Freeman in the near future to discuss each of their Fall plans.
Ms. Watkins noted that she has seen a great presence from Kish through our marketing efforts.
Dr. Borowicz stated that with Facebook coming into our community, sharing what the College has to offer in the informational technology industry is very important. Dr. Borowicz mentioned that Dr. Nicklas continues to be a good friend of the College and has kept Kishwaukee College on the forefront. Mr. Johnson stated that Dr. Nicklas has been a good friend of the community for many years.
Mr. Johnson provided an update from the City of DeKalb forensic audit.
Dr. Hamon left the meeting at 8:59 am. Dr. Hammon returned at 9:01 am.
6. Presidents Report
Information: A. Dr. Borowicz's Upcoming Calendar Events
Information: B. Upcoming Board Events
7. Adjournment
Action, Procedural: A. End of Meeting
With no further business coming before the Executive Committee, Mr. Johnson asked to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 am.
Motion by Kathy Spears, second by Robert Hammon.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Those voting “aye”: Kathy Spears, Robert Hammon, Robert Johnson, Laurie Borowicz
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