PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE
LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD
LTC-Cleveland, Lakeshore Conference Room
September 18, 2013
Board Present:
Board Absent:
Staff Present:
Students Present:
Guests Present:
Chappy, Crowley, Hildebrandt, Huhn, Kluss, Lukas, Sheehan, Lanser
Fuentez , Vang
Blizzard, R. Bruckschen, Dodge, Dross, Hennessey, Hoerth, Kiss, Koenig, Koller,
Kotajarvi, Kwarciany, Lewinski, Lindsey, Mirecki, Pagel, Thillman, Vander Weele,
Weber, Zahn
David Baime, Paul Gabriel, Keith Kolb, Jim Zylstra
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.
Federal Legislation Discussion
David Baime, VP of Government Relations at the American Association of Community Colleges, provided
the Board with an update on Federal Legislation. John Lukas joined the meeting at 3:35 p.m. Joseph
Sheehan joined the meeting at 3:37 p.m.
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 SHARON CHAPPY AND SECONDED BY JOHN LUKAS TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR
THE AUGUST 21, 2013 BOARD MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion unanimously carried.
Linking and Learning
Bret Blizzard, Public Relations Manager, review the College’s advocacy process with the Board.
Policy Governance
Board Policies I.C. and I.D. were reviewed with no revisions. The Board interpretations for policies I.C.
and I.D. were acceptable. The Employer Satisfaction and Graduate Follow-Up monitoring reports were
reviewed. The Board reached consensus that these monitoring reports are in compliance with Board
policy.
Consent Agenda
Ms. Crowley asked for any requests to remove an item or items from the consent agenda. IT WAS MOVED
BY CINDY HUHN AND SECONDED BY JOHN LUKAS TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA INCLUDING:
CONTRACTS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES; PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS; PAYMENTS OVER $2,500;
THE FINANCIAL MONITORING REPORTS FOR AUGUST 2013; AND THE WISCONSIN GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. Motion unanimously carried.
Action Items
Keith Kolb of Baird discussed the College’s plan for borrowing.
IT WAS MOVED BY ROY KLUSS AND SECONDED BY CINDY HUHN TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION
AWARDING THE SALE OF $5,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES, SERIES 2013B AS
PRESENTED. Roll call vote: Chappy, aye; Crowley, aye; Fuentez, absent; Hildebrandt, aye; Huhn, aye;
Kluss, aye; Lukas, aye; Sheehan, aye; Vang, absent. Motion unanimously carried.
IT WAS MOVED BY JOHN LUKAS AND SECONDED BY SHARON CHAPPY TO AUTHORIZE THE COLLEGE
TO RENEW THE LEASE FOR SPACE AT THE MANITOWOC JOB CENTER AND TO REQUEST WTCS BOARD
APPROVAL FOR THE LEASE RENEWALS. Motion unanimously carried.
IT WAS MOVED BY ROY KLUSS AND SECONDED BY JOE SHEEHAN TO AUTHORIZE THE COLLEGE TO
RENEW THE LEASE FOR SPACE AT THE SHEBOYGAN JOB CENTER AND TO REQUEST WTCS BOARD
APPROVAL FOR THE LEASE RENEWALS. Motion unanimously carried.
Information/Discussion
President Mike Lanser provided an update on LTC operations and his activities. Jim Zylstra of the WTCS
presented information regarding the proposed state performance funding criteria. Paul Gabriel,
Executive Director of the DBA provided an update on the District Boards Association was provided. The
Board came to consensus to submit a nomination for Cindy Huhn for Board Member of the Year. The
calendar of upcoming events was reviewed.
Other Business
Agenda items for the October 16, 2013 Board meeting were discussed.
Adjourn
IT WAS MOVED BY SHARON CHAPPY AND SECONDED BY CINDY HUHN TO ADJOURN. The motion was
unanimously carried, and the meeting was adjourned AT 5:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Huhn
Secretary/Treasurer