Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees Executive Committee met Sept. 29.
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
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-August 25, 2020 Executive Committee Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes from the August 25th Executive Committee Meeting
Motion by Robert Hammon, second Laurie Borowicz.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Those voting “aye”: Kathy Spears, Robert Hammon, Robert Johnson, Laurie Borowicz
4. Old Business
None.
5. New Business
Information: A. October 13, 2020 Board Meeting Draft Agenda
The executive committee reviewed the October 13, 2020, Board meeting draft agenda.
The executive committee discussed touring the new locker rooms at the November Board meeting.
Dr. Borowicz provided an update in regard to the arbitration hearing. The hearing has been extended to October 14-15.
Mr. Dammon discussed the PHS projects that will be on the October agenda for approval. In addition to the parking lot project, the greenhouse bathroom project will be added to the list of projects for approval.
Discussion: B. Board Member Discussion
Mr. Johnson provided an update on the sewer project. Mr. Johnson suggested that it is important for people to know that our sewer plant is not in a good place. Although the sewer plant is functioning, the steel tank embedded in the ground is full of corrosion and is built with 50 year old equipment. It is not practical for the College to work alone with the Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District, as the College does not have enough flow, and ideally needs the Village of Malta on Board to make it a practical solution. Mr. Dammon stated that he will locate a previous cost estimate that the College received if the College completed the sewer project alone.
Ms. Watkins provided an update of the ICCTA meeting she attended virtually.
Ms. Watkins, Ms. Spears, Dr. Burke and Dr. Borowicz will be attending the Virtual 2020 ACCT Leadership Congress during the week of October 5th.
The executive committee discussed sending a sympathy card for the late ICCTA Board Chair, Mr. Chadwick. The full Board will sign the card at the October Board meeting.
6. Presidents Report
Information: A. Dr. Borowicz's Upcoming Calendar Events
Dr. Borowicz stated that we continue take challenges as they come, and continued to be impressed with how we are moving forward and doing what we need to do to take care of our students. Our enrollments are not going down, and students continue to stay in their classes.
Dr. Borowicz shared with the executive committee that the largest enrollment area at Kish is in Math at 30 %, and that the College plans to pilot a couple entry level hybrid math classes this upcoming Spring semester.
Mr. Johnson stated that he is very proud of all the hard work everyone continues to do during these hard times. Dr. Borowicz shared that she feels so fortunate to be able to work with such a great Board, and continue to have their ongoing support.
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 8:34 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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