ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT 509
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARCH 9, 2015
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
JANUARY 20, 2015
The Board of Trustees of Community College District 509, Counties of Kane, Cook, DuPage,
McHenry and DeKalb, State of Illinois, held a meeting of the Committee of the Whole on
Tuesday, January 20, 2015, in Building E, Room 100.01, located at Spartan Drive Campus, Elgin
Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Illinois.
1. Call to Order by Presiding Officer
Chair Redmer called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. and asked Ms. Kerruish to call roll.
Trustees present: Dr. Redmer, Ms. MacKinney, Mr. Getz, Dr. Ollayos
Trustees absent: Ms. Causey (arrived at 3:08), Mr. Sauceda (arrived at 3:11), Mr. Severson
(arrived at 3:14), Mr. Duffy
ECC Staff and
others present:
Dr. Sam, president; Ms. Konny, Ms. DiGerlando, Ms. Kerruish, Mr. Julian,
Ms. Sawyer, Dr. Lehmacher, Mr. Pasnick, Ms. Amenta, Ms. Lucca, Ms.
Wons, Ms. Scholl, Mr. Dawson, Dr. Schaid, Dr. McGee, Mr. Vogt, Ms.
Moushon, Mr. Kernler, Ms. Gundrum, Ms. Tait, Dr. Miller, Ms. Cook, Ms.
Bucek, Mr. Vernon, Ms. Bethke, Ms. Gondek, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Gathman
and Ms. Franck
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes of the Committee of the Whole, December 8 and 9, 2014
Chair Redmer requested approval of the minutes of December 8 and 9, 2014.
Motion:
Second:
Voice Vote:
Trustee MacKinney moved to approve the minutes as presented.
Trustee Ollayos seconded the motion.
All aye by voice vote; motion passed.
3. College Reports
A. Construction / Remodel Update
A written report was submitted under separate cover. There were no additional questions
or comments.
B. College Initiatives
1. Cultural Competency
A written report was submitted under separate cover. There were no additional
questions. Trustee MacKinney stated she appreciated being made aware of the growth in
the area of cultural competency, as indicated on the charts included with the report.
4. Review Board Actions on the January 20, 2015 Agenda
A. Purchases
1. Expand College’s Network, Phone, Surveillance and Internet Services to the Public
Safety Training Center (PSTC)
2. Gas Chromatograph (GC) Equipment
3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Contrast Injector System
4. Used Tractor for Truck Driver Education Program
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ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT 509
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARCH 9, 2015
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
JANUARY 20, 2015
There were no questions about board action items, including the purchases listed above.
5.
Presentations / Updates
A. Math, Science and Engineering
Dr. McGee recognized the staff in attendance who assisted in preparing an overview of
the Math, Science and Engineering division, including Professor Moushon, Professor
Vogt, Ms. Bethke and Ms. Gondek. Enrollment trends over the past five years were
reviewed. Class options (on-line, classroom, hybrid), facilities and equipment
improvements, and faculty development were among the areas elaborated on.
Professor Vogt highlighted the Biology department; and Professor Kernler provided a
presentation on the Math department.
B. Sabbatical Report
Catherine Moushon, Professor of Mathematics, provided a presentation on her recent
sabbatical at Caterpillar, Inc. in Peoria, IL.
The board recessed at 4:08 p.m. and reconvened at 4:17 p.m.
6.
Old Business
Chair Redmer distributed copies of an email from Trustee Getz regarding the Open
Meetings Act, including her feedback on his inquiry to the attorney general’s office. She
summarized her responses to the questions addressed in the email, stating the actions
(in question) of the Board were appropriate. Trustee MacKinney read a statement from
Trustee Duffy, current parliamentarian, declaring a trustee may not speak as a private
citizen during a Board meeting. Trustee Getz felt the response from the attorney general’s
office indicated trustees may speak as citizens at meetings. Chair Redmer stated the
information provided was reviewed and clarified by the college’s attorney, who
affirmed the response provided by Chair Redmer and Trustee Duffy. After further
discussion, it was recommended topics related to the Open Meetings Act and FOIA
requests be included on the retreat agenda.
Trustee Ollayos reviewed recent events she attended, including the Martin Luther King
Remembrance and Celebration Dinner; the ICCTA luncheon reception in Springfield
following the House and Senate swearing in ceremonies; and an ACCT Executive
Committee Teleconference. Trustee Getz summarized the inauguration events he
attended, and Student Trustee Severson provided information on the recent ISAC
meeting he participated in.
7.
New Business
A. Items of Professional Growth
1. Upcoming Community Engagement Events
An updated schedule of the Board’s 2014-2015 community engagement list was
provided. Reminders of upcoming events will be sent to trustees via email.
2. ACCT Legislative Fly-In
Ms. Amenta distributed a memo summarizing the upcoming Federal Fly-In.
She reviewed details, noting agenda items are being finalized. Packets will be
provided to trustees by February 5.
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ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT 509
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARCH 9, 2015
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
JANUARY 20, 2015
B. President’s Remarks
Dr. Sam announced he is the chair elect for the Elgin Area Chamber for 2015. He
commented on the positive feedback he has been receiving about Chuck
Underwood’s presentation at Convocation, noting additional events involving Mr.
Underwood returning to campus are being reviewed and discussed. Dr. Sam
mentioned several upcoming events, including the entrepreneurial group presentation
on January 29, which trustees are invited to attend; as well as the opening of the
Spartan Food Pantry on February 17. An orientation session for trustee candidates
may be scheduled; and potential dates will be sent to the three candidates involved.
C. Chair’s Remarks
Chair Redmer reviewed recent events she participated in.
D. Announcements
There were no announcements.
E. Issues for Next Month’s Agenda
There were no additional issues mentioned for next month’s agenda.
Adjournment
Motion:
Second:
Voice Vote:
Trustee Ollayos moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee MacKinney seconded the motion.
Motion passed by unanimous voice vote at 5:04 p.m.
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John Duffy, MS Ed, Board Secretary
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Diane Kerruish, Board Recorder
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