PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE
LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD
LTC Cleveland, Lakeshore Conference Room
August 15, 2012
Board Present:
Board Absent:
Staff Present:
Guests:
Chappy, Crowley, Fuentez, Kluss, Lukas, Sheehan, Vang, Voechting
Huhn
Braesch, Carpenter, Davis-Fulmer, Dross, Geiger, T. Gibbs, Gleichner,
Gossen, Hoerth, Kiss, Kotajarvi, Lanser, Mirecki, Molzner, Narbatovics,
Pollen, Reilly, Rogers, Skabroud, Sy, Thillman, Thompson, Weber,
Willinger, Wiltzius
Helminiak, Lauritzen
Public Input
No public input was given.
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting of the Lakeshore Technical College District Board was called to order by Chair
John Lukas at 3:34 p.m. It was reported that this meeting had been publicized in
accordance with requirements of the Wisconsin Open Meeting Law.
Connections
The Board discussed ways in which they connected with the College and the community.
Joe Sheehan entered the meeting at 3:37.
Oath of Office
In accordance with Section 19.01 of the Wisconsin Statutes, a printed copy of the oath of office was
given to Joe Sheehan and Cher Pao Vang who were sworn into office by Board Chair John Lukas.
The document was signed and notarized.
Approval of Minutes
IT WAS MOVED BY NANCY CROWLEY AND SECONDED BY LUCIO FUENTEZ TO APPROVE
THE MINUTES FOR THE JULY 9, 2012 BOARD MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion
unanimously carried.
Linking and Learning
Human Resources Director Kathy Kotajarvi introduced new LTC staff members. The Board
engaged in a tour of Student Central, cafeteria, and kitchen that have recently been
remodeled. President Lanser provided the Board with an example of a student’s experience
at the college.
Information/Discussion
An update was provided on the college’s facility planning. Raquel Lauritzen of Lauritzen
and Associates LLC provided a summary of the college feasibility study.
Policy Governance
Board policies I.A. and I.B. were reviewed with no revisions. The Board interpretations for
policies I.A. and I.B. were acceptable. The Employer Satisfaction Survey and Student Aid
monitoring reports were presented and in compliance with Board policies. Plans for the
upcoming Board Retreat were discussed.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Lukas asked for any requests to remove an item or items from the consent agenda. IT
WAS MOVED BY NANCY CROWLEY AND SECONDED BY ROY KLUSS TO APPROVE THE
ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA INCLUDING: CONTRACTS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL
SERVICES; PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS, INCLUDING TWO FACULTY CONTRACTS, ONE
SUPPORT STAFF; PAYMENTS OVER $10,000; PAYMENTS OVER $2,500; AND THE
FINANCIAL MONITORING REPORTS FOR JUNE AND JULY 2012 AS PRESENTED. Motion
unanimously carried.
Information/Discussion
President Mike Lanser gave an update on LTC operations and his activities. Updates on Tax
Incremental District Joint Review Board meetings and the District Boards Association were
provided. The calendar of upcoming events was reviewed.
IT WAS MOVED BY NANCY CROWLEY AND SECONDED BY JOE SHEEHAN TO NOMINATE
JERRY VOECHTING FOR THE DISTRICT BOARDS ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER OF THE
YEAR AWARD. Motion unanimously carried.
Other Business
Agenda items for the September 19, 2012 Board meeting were discussed.
Adjourn
IT WAS MOVED BY JERRY VOECHTING AND SECONDED BY CHER PAO VANG TO ADJOURN.
The motion was unanimously carried and the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Allison Weber on behalf of
Cindy Huhn
Secretary/Treasurer