Chair Andersen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the following members answered roll call:

• Ed Andersen
• Robert Thompson
• Andrew Bollman
• Margaret Tyne
• William Simpson
• Student Trustee Halstead

• President George J. Mihel
• Attorney Miller
• Academic Vice President Alan Pfeifer
• Dean of Business Services Paula Meyer
• Coordinator of Marketing and Public Relations Rachel Marco
• Director of Foundation and Grants Amy Viering
• Director of Human Resources Kathryn Snow
• Director of Buildings and Grounds John Ditto
• Administrative Assistant Debra Dillow

• Scott Stoller
• Lisa Wiersema

It was moved by Member Simpson and seconded by Member Bollman that the Board approve the Consent Agenda. In a roll call vote, all voted aye.  Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote: aye.  Motion carried.

Dr. Mihel reported to the Board that the college will have an inservice on March 27, which will focus on Customer Service. He also indicated that transfer information from University of Illinois (Champaign) state that 100% of the graduates that transferred to the University of Illinois graduated. Rachel Marco showed the newest version of the welcome video for incoming students to the Board.

ICCTA

Member Thompson indicated that he attended a roundtable discussion at the last ICCTA meeting regarding Board Chair relationships with the President.  He also stated that legislation is voting to deny MAP funding for students attending for profit institutions.   Member Thompson will attend the May 1, 2012 Lobby Day at the City Colleges and will be receiving a leadership award.

Student Trustee

Student Trustee Halstead provided an overview of the events sponsored by the college and Student Government in the month of March and also upcoming events
    for April.

Foundation

None

Dr. Mihel reviewed Board policies 623.01 Student Organization Policies and 625.01 Sauk Valley Community College Policy for Residency and will recommend no changes.

It was moved by Member Thompson and seconded by Member Bollman that the Board meeting agenda be revised to take action on Items 5.6 Appointment of Science Lab Renovation Construction Manager and 5.7 Protection, Health and Safety Project – Asbestos Abatement prior to closed session as indicated. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by Member Tyne and seconded by Member Thompson that the Board approve the contract for appointment of Wight and Co. to provide construction management services for the east end science labs renovation project at a cost of 4% of construction estimated to be $90,000 and not to exceed $120,000. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by Member Bollman and seconded by Member Thompson that the Board approve the asbestos abatement of the underside of the ceiling and floor structures in the third floor science labs in the amount of $288,800 to be paid from excess Protection, Health and Safety funds, authorize the Board Chair and Secretary to sign the required documents, and direct the administration to forward the request to ICCB for action. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote aye. Motion carried.

At 7:24 p.m. it was moved by Member Bollman and seconded by Member Tyne that the Board go into closed session for the 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. Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote, aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by Bollman and seconded by Member Thompson that the Board approve Board Policy 613.01 Policy for Posting Materials for second reading. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by Member Bollman and seconded by Member Simpson that the Board approve Board Policy 431.01 90-Day Introductory Period Policy for second reading. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by Member Bollman and seconded by Member Thompson that the Board approve the administrator contracts for the time frames indicated. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by Member Tyne and seconded by Member Simpson that the Board approve the appointment of Ms. Melanie Armstrong as the full-time Director of the Learning Resource Center as of April 1, 2012, at an annual salary of $60,000. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by Member Simpson and seconded by Member Bollman that the Board retain McGLadrey & Pullen, LLP as the College audit firm for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by Member Bollman and seconded by Member Thompson that the Board approve the Sauk Valley Community College Faculty Association Contract and the Sauk Valley Community College Health plan changes as presented. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by Member Bollman and seconded by Member Tyne that the Board approve the employment of Steve Nunez as the Dean of Institutional Planning and Research starting June 1, 2012, at annual (2012-2013) salary of $75,500 and replace Mr. Nunez’s position as a Biology instructor. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by Member Thompson and seconded by Member Simpson that the Board acknowledge the contributions of Judy Anderson. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by Member Bollman and seconded by Member Thompson that the Board approve the closed session minutes of February 27, 2012 as presented. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote aye. Motion carried.

Since the scheduled business was completed, it was moved by Student Trustee Halstead and seconded by Member Thompson that the Board adjourn. In a roll call vote, all voted aye. Student Trustee Halstead advisory vote: aye. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 8.00 p.m.