PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE
LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD
Lakeshore Technical College
Lakeshore Conference Room, Cleveland Campus
May 16, 2012
Board Present:
Chappy, Crowley, Fuentez, Huhn, Lukas, Sheehan, Vang, Voechting
Board Absent:
Kluss
Staff Present:
Davis-Fulmer, Dross, Gossen, Higdon, Hoerth, Kinneston, Kotajarvi, Lanser,
Lindsey, Thillman, Weber, Willinger, Zahn
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting of the Lakeshore Technical College District Board was called to order by Vice-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.
Approval of Minutes
IT WAS MOVED BY LUCIO FUENTEZ AND SECONDED BY SHARON CHAPPY TO APPROVE THE
MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 18, 2012 BOARD MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion unanimously
carried.
Linking and Learning
Sue Kinneston, Testing Services Manager, provided an update to the Board regarding the
Accuplacer testing and placement system. John Lukas entered the meeting at 3:36 p.m. Joe Sheehan
entered the meeting at 3:40 p.m.
Policy Governance
Board policy III.G. was reviewed with no revisions. Interpretation for the policy was accepted as
any reasonable interpretation. The Perkins IV and Apprenticeship Completer monitoring reports
were in compliance with Board policies.
Action Items
IT WAS MOVED BY NANCY CROWLEY AND SECONDED BY CINDY HUHN TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2011-12 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AS PRESENTED.
Motion unanimously carried.
IT WAS MOVED BY NANCY CROWLEY AND SECONDED BY CINDY HUHN TO ENDORSE THE
2012-13 PLAN AND BUDGET AS PRESENTED. Motion unanimously carried.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Lukas asked for any requests to remove an item or items from the consent agenda. IT WAS
MOVED BY JERRY VOECHTING AND SECONDED BY SHARON CHAPPY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA INCLUDING: 2012-13 OUT-OF-STATE DISTANCE EDUCATION FEE; 2012-13 FEE FOR
COURT APPROVED JUVENILE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAMS; CONTRACTS FOR
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES; PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS INCLUDING ONE MANAGEMENT
POSITION CHANGE, ONE MANAGEMENT; ONE RESIGNATION, AND ON INTERIM MANAGER
POSITION; PAYMENTS OVER $2,500; AND FINANCIAL MONITORING REPORTS FOR APRIL 2012 AS
PRESENTED. Motion unanimously carried.
Information/Discussion
President Mike Lanser gave an update on LTC operations and his activities. Cindy Dross, Director of
Financial Services, provided and update on the master facilities plan. The Board discussed updates
with the District Boards Association. The calendar of upcoming events was reviewed.
Closed Session
IT WAS MOVED BY NANCY CROWLEY AND SECONDED BY CINDY HUHN TO CONVENE INTO
CLOSED SESSION TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION FOR SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT STAFF
PURSUANT TO WISCONSIN STATUTE SECTION 19.85(1)(E). THE BOARD SHALL RECONVENE INTO
OPEN SESSION IN ORDER TO TAKE ANY REQUIRED ACTION AND TO COMPLETE THE MEETING
AGENDA. Roll call vote: Chappy, aye; Crowley, aye; Fuentez, aye; Huhn, aye; Kluss, absent; Lukas,
aye; Sheehan, aye; Vang, aye; Voecthing, aye. Motion unanimously carried. The Board convened in
closed session at 5:32 p.m.
Open Session
IT WAS MOVED BY LUCIO FUENTEZ AND SECONDED BY NANCY CROWLEY TO MOVE TO OPEN
SESSION TO TAKE ANY REQUIRED ACTION AND COMPLETE THE MEETING AGENDA. Roll call vote:
Chappy, aye; Crowley, aye; Fuentez, aye; Huhn, aye; Kluss, absent; Lukas, aye; Sheehan, aye; Vang,
aye; Voecthing, aye. Motion unanimously carried. The Board convened in open session at 5:41 p.m.
Action Item
IT WAS MOVED BY NANCY CROWLEY AND SECONDED BY SHARON CHAPPY TO APPROVE A 1.5
PERCENT WAGE INCREASE FOR MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT STAFF AND AN OPT OUT
INCREASE FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FROM 100 TO 250 DOLLARS PER MONTH. Motion
unanimously carried.
Other Business
Agenda items for the June 20, 2012 Board meeting were discussed. The Board discussed the
potential of having a District Board member join the Foundation Board.
Adjourn
IT WAS MOVED BY CINDY HUHN AND SECONDED BY CHER PAO VANG TO ADJOURN. The motion
was unanimously carried and the meeting was adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Huhn
Secretary/Treasurer