Board Meeting Minutes - July 2012
Sauk Valley Community College Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes for July 30, 2012
The Board of Trustees of Sauk Valley Community College met in regular session at 7:00 pm on July 30, 2012 in the Third floor board room at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 Illinois Route #2, Dixon, Illinois.
Call to Order
Chair Andersen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the following members answered roll call:
- Edward Andersen
- Scott Stoller
- Lisa Wiersema
- Margaret Tyne
- Robert J. Thompson
- Andrew Bollman
- William Simpson
Absent
- Student Trustee Karrow
SVCC Staff
- President George J. Mihel
- Attorney Miller
- Academic Vice President Alan Pfeifer
- Dean of Business Services Paula Meyer
- Coordinator of Public Relations Rachel Marco
- Director of Human Resources Kathryn Snow
- Administrative Assistant Debra Dillow
2012- 2013 Budget Hearing
Chair Andersen announced the public hearing and asked to receive any comments on the FY 2013 Budget. No comments oral or written were received.
Adjournment
Since the public hearing was completed, it was moved by Member Thompson and seconded by Member Tyne that the hearing be adjourned. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Call to Order
Chair Andersen called the regular meeting to order.
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Member Bollman and seconded by Member Thompson to approve the Consent Agenda. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.
President’s Report
Heard Dr. Mihel report on enrollment figures and indicated that colleges across the state are experiencing low numbers largely due to changes in the Pell Grants. Dr. Mihel shared a new weekly update format with the Board. He also provided a list of upcoming events and invited the Board to attend.
Brian Blight from Wight Construction provided an update on the remodel of the science labs.
Reports
- ICCTA
- Member Bollman provided an update on ICCTA issues.
- Student Trustee
- None
- Foundation
- None
Board Policy Review
Dr. Mihel reviewed Board Policies: 105.01 Instruction in Writing and will recommend this policy be deleted; 106.01 Principles for Board Authority and will recommend changes; 107.01 Organization and Meeting of the Board of Trustees and will recommend no changes.
Closed Session
At 7:15 p.m. it was moved by Member Stoller and seconded by Member Wiersema that the Board go into closed session for the purpose of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the College; collective bargaining; closed session minutes consideration; pending litigation probable or imminent. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.
The Board returned to regular session at 7:20 p.m.
Budget 2012-2013 Final Reading
It was moved by Member Thompson and seconded by Member Stoller to approve the 2012-2013 Budget for final reading. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Biology Faculty Appointment
It was moved by Member Bollman and seconded by Member Wiersema that the Board approve the recommendation for appointment of Dr. Eric Forman as an Assistant Professor of Biology starting August 17, 2012 at an annual salary of $53,955. In a roll call vote all voted aye with Member Thompson abstaining. Motion carried.
Virtual IV Learning System Replacement
It was moved by Member Bollman and seconded by Member Stoller that the Board approve the purchase of the Virtual IV Learning System equipment in the amount of $13,889.12 with the funds to be derived from funding bonds. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Closed Session Minutes June 25, 2012
It was moved by Member Simpson and seconded by Member Tyne that the Board approve the Closed Session minutes of June 25, 2012. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Adjournment
Since the scheduled business was completed, it was moved by Member Thompson and seconded by Member Stoller that the Board adjourn. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
