PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE
LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD
LTC Cleveland – Lakeshore Conference Room
October 15, 2014
Board Present:
Board Absent:
Staff Present:
Students Present:
Guests Present:
Adleman, Chappy, Crowley, Hildebrandt, Huhn, Lukas, Sheehan
Fuentez, Kluss
Dodge, Dross, Gossen, Hang, Hawkins, Hoerth, Janairo, Kotajarvi, Kwarciany, Lanser,
Lemerond, Mirecki, Nasgovitz, Nehls, Pagel, Rollmann, Sbrocco, Soodsma, Stahl,
Staszak, Thillman, Zahn
Bostwick-Kuntsman, Cortes, Lor, Mattie,
Bindemann, Brinkmann, Diederich, Gobel, Haury, Heckmann, Hogan,Mata,
Schneider, Spangenberg
Call to Order
The meeting of the Lakeshore Technical College District Board was called to order by Chair Nancy
Crowley at 3:32 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. John Lukas
arrived to the meeting at 3:36 p.m. Joseph Sheehan arrived to the meeting at 3:37 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
IT WAS MOVED BY SHARON CHAPPY AND SECONDED BY CINDY HUHN TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS
AMMENDED FOR THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 BOARD MEETING AND SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 BOARD
RETREAT AS PRESENTED. Motion unanimously carried.
Linking and Learning
Tandra Sbrocco provided information on the College’s exchange program and introduce the German
Exchange students. The 2014-15 Student Government Association officers and the 14-15 Student
Ambassador introduced themselves and provided an update on their activities. Vicky Hildebrandt
arrived to the meeting at 4:07 p.m.
Policy Governance
Board Policy I.F. was reviewed with no revisions. The Board interpretations for policy I.F. was acceptable.
The Graduate Follow-Up, Employer Satisfaction Survey Follow-Up, Student Grievances and Issues, and
Staff Grievance & Informal Issues/Concerns monitoring reports were presented and in compliance with
Board policies.
Consent Agenda
IT WAS MOVED BY JOHN LUKAS AND SECONDED BY VICKY HILDEBRANT TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA INCLUDING: CONTRACTS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES; PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS;
PAYMENTS OVER $2,500; FINANCIAL MONITORING REPORTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2014; 2013-14
PROCUREMENT REPORT AS PRESENTED, AND WISCONSIN GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD
RESOLUTION. Motion unanimously carried.
Action Items
IT WAS MOVED BY VICKY HILDEBRANDT AND SECONDED BY JOHN LUKAS TO APPROVE THE
RESOLUTION FOR THE 2013-14 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AS PRESENTED. Roll call vote: Adleman, aye;
Chappy, aye; Crowley, aye; Fuentez, absent; Hildebrandt, aye; Huhn, aye; Kluss, absent; Lukas, aye;
Sheehan, aye. Motion unanimously carried.
IT WAS MOVED BY JOHN LUKAS AND SECONDED BY SHARON CHAPPY TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION
FOR THE 2014-15 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AS PRESENTED. Roll call vote: Adleman, aye; Chappy, aye;
Crowley, aye; Fuentez, absent; Hildebrandt, aye; Huhn, aye; Kluss, absent; Lukas, aye; Sheehan, aye.
Motion unanimously carried.
IT WAS MOVED BY JOHN LUKAS AND SECONDED BY CINDY HUHN TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
CERTIFYING THE 2014-15 TAX LEVY AS PRESENTED. Roll call vote: Adleman, aye; Chappy, aye; Crowley,
aye; Fuentez, absent; Hildebrandt, aye; Huhn, aye; Kluss, absent; Lukas, aye; Sheehan, aye. Motion
unanimously carried.
Information/Discussion
President Mike Lanser provided an update on LTC operations and his activities. Joe Sheehan provided an
update on the Legislative Study Council. An update on the District Boards Association was provided.
IT WAS MOVED BY SHARON CHAPPY AND SECONDED BY CINDY HUHN TO SUBMIT THE PRESENTED
NOMINATION OF JOHN LUKAS FOR THE DISTRICT BOARDS ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER OF THE
YEAR. Motion unanimously carried.
The calendar of upcoming meetings and events was reviewed. The Ag Education Center potential
partnership was discussed. IT WAS MOVED BY CINDY HUHN AND SECONDED BY JOHN LUKAS TO
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AG EDUCATION CENTER DURING THEIR PLANNING STAGES.
Other Business
Agenda items for the November 19, 2014 Board meeting were discussed.
Adjourn
IT WAS MOVED BY VICKY HILDEBRANDT AND SECONDED BY SHARON CHAPPY TO ADJOURN. The
motion was unanimously carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:32 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Huhn
Secretary/Treasurer