Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees Executive Committee met Aug. 25.
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; Kayte Hamel, Executive Director of College Relations; RJ McGarry, Executive Director of IT, Dave Dammon, Executive Director of Campus Operations
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-July 28, 2020 Executive Committee Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes from the May 26th Executive Committee Meeting
Motion by Kathy Spears, second by Robert Hammon.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Those voting “aye”: Kathy Spears, Robert Hammon, Robert Johnson, Laurie Borowicz
4. Old Business
None.
5. New Business
Information: B. September 8, 2020 Board Meeting Draft Agenda
It was noted that Ms. Watkins attend in-person for the September 8th Board meeting.
The executive committee decided to postpone the Board of Trustees Self Evaluation due to COVID-19.
Ms. Hansen will provide and share tentative dates for the next audit committee meeting via zoom.
Dr. Borowicz stated that we are currently down 15.4% overall for summer and fall. During this time last year, we were down approximately 10%. Dr. Borowicz shared that everyone has been working hard to help our enrollments and serve our students.
The executive committee discussed the isolation valves and air handling units 1,2,3,5. The PHS project will be presented to the Board for approval at the September Board meeting.
Dr. Borowicz shared that the College is in a good financial position.
Discussion: C. Board Member Discussion
The executive committee was provided a letter from Dr. Borowicz to Syngenta in support of a special use permit in DeKalb County.
Dr. Borowicz shared that she met with Dr. Kantner, Ms. Konan and Mr. Andy Stapleton, Mortenson Construction in regard to partnership and student internships.
Mr. Johnson provided a update of the sewer project. The Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District did not get approved for the DCEO grant. Mr. Johnson stated that the College has set money aside in PHS for the College's portion of the project. It was recommended that the members of the College meet with Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District and the Village of Malta to discuss the next steps.
The executive committee discussed the upcoming Board of Trustees election. The circulation of petitions will begin next month.
Dr. Borowicz stated that the College has been very flexible with our employees balancing work, personal life, and the challenges we are facing during the pandemic.
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 to discuss, Mr. Johnson asked for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:55 am.
Motion by Robert Hammon, second by Kathy Spears.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Those voting “aye”: Kathy Spears, Robert Hammon, Robert Johnson, Laurie Borowicz
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