PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE
LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD
LTC Cleveland – Lakeshore Conference Room
March 18, 2015
Board Present: Adleman, Crowley, Huhn, Lukas, Chappy, Fuentez
Board Absent: Hildebrandt, Kluss, Sheehan
Staff Present: Lanser, Soodsma, Hang, Hoerth, Schetter, Skabroud, Dodge, Gossen, Lemerond, Dross, Stahl,
Janairo, Mirecki, Kotajarvi, Zahn, Smith
Students Present: Mattie, Bostwick-Kunstman
Guests Present: Shefchick, Temple
Call to Order
The meeting of the Lakeshore Technical College District Board was called to order by Chair Nancy
Crowley at 3:30 p.m. It was reported that this meeting had been publicized in accordance with
requirements of the Wisconsin Open Meeting Law.
Public Input
No public input was given.
Connections
The Board discussed ways in which they connected with the college and the community.
Approval of Minutes
IT WAS MOVED BY JOHN LUKAS AND SECONDED BY CHRISTINE ADLEMAN TO APPROVE THE MINUTES
FOR THE FEBRUARY 18, 2015 BOARD MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion unanimously carried.
Action Items
IT WAS MOVED BY LUCIO FUENTEZ AND SECONDED BY CINDY HUHN TO APPROVE SUBMITTING THE
PROPOSED DOCUMENTATION FOR THE INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
TO THE WTCS STATE OFFICE FOR CONSIDERATION. Motion unanimously carried.
IT WAS MOVED BY LUCIO FUENTEZ AND SECONDED BY JOHN LUKAS TO APPROVE THE ADDITION AND
REMODELING TO THE AGRICULTURE AND ENERGY BUILDING, ADDITION OF A PHYSICAL PLANT
BUILDING AND PURCHASE OF THE LAKESHORE CULINARY INSTITUTE CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL
BY THE WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM BOARD. Motion unanimously carried.
Consent Agenda
IT WAS MOVED BY JOHN LUKAS AND SECONDED BY SHARON CHAPPY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA INCLUDING: CONTRACTS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES; PAYMENTS OVER $2,500 AND
FINANCIAL MONITORING REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY 2015. Motion unanimously carried.
Linking and Learning
SGA Officers provided an update on their activities. Foua Hang, Career Placement Center Manager
provided an update on activities and services provided to students through the Career Placement Center.
Policy Governance
Board Policies III.D. and III.E. were reviewed with no revisions. The President’s interpretations for III.D.
and III.E. were acceptable. The Student Aid Monitoring Report was presented and in compliance with
Board policies. The board reviewed the notes from the board retreat held February 28, 2015. Lucio
Fuentez left the board meeting at 4:25 pm.
Information/Discussion
President Mike Lanser provided an update on LTC operations and his activities. Karla Zahn, Advancement
Director and Cindy Dross, Chief Financial Officer provided an update on the 2015-16 Annual Plan and
Budget.
Barb Dodge, Vice President of Instruction provided information on Achieving the Dream. IT WAS MOVED
BY SHARON CHAPPY AND SECONDED BY CHRISTINE ADLEMAN TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN
ACHIEVING THE DREAM. Motion unanimously carried.
An update on the District Boards Association was provided. The calendar of upcoming meetings and
events was reviewed. QTI consulting provided an update on the Faculty Compensation Study. Christine
Adleman left the board meeting at 5:34 pm.
Closed Session
IT WAS MOVED BY CINDY HUHN AND SECONDED BY LUCIO FUENTEZ TO MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 19.85(1)(C) AND 19.85(1)(E) OF THE WISCONSIN STATUTES FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REVIEWING PERFORMANCE EVALUATION DATA OF THE PRESIDENT, TO REVIEW THE
PRESIDENT’S COMPENSATION DATA AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION OF
COMPENSATION ISSUES PERTAINING TO SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS OVER WHICH THE BOARD HAS
JURISDICTION OR EXERCISES RESPONSIBILITY. THE BOARD SHALL RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
TO TAKE ANY REQUIRED ACTION AND COMPLETE THE MEETING AGENDA. Roll Call Vote: Adleman,
absent; Chappy, aye; Crowley, aye; Fuentez, absent, Hildebrandt, absent; Huhn, aye; Kluss, absent; Lukas,
aye; Sheehan, absent. Motion unanimously carried. The Board convened in closed session at 5:54 p.m.
Open Session
IT WAS MOVED BY SHARON CHAPPY AND SECONDED BY CINDY HUHN TO MOVE TO OPEN SESSION TO
TAKE ANY REQUIRED ACTION AND COMPLETE THE MEETING AGENDA. Roll Call Vote: Adleman, absent;
Chappy, aye; Crowley, aye; Fuentez, absent, Hildebrandt, absent; Huhn, aye; Kluss, absent; Lukas, aye;
Sheehan, absent. Motion unanimously carried. The Board convened in open session at 6:40 p.m.
Other Business
Agenda items for the April 15, 2015 Board meeting were discussed.
Adjourn
IT WAS MOVED BY JOHN LUKAS AND SECONDED BY SHARON CHAPPY TO ADJOURN. THE MOTION WAS
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, AND THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:47 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Huhn
Secretary/Treasurer