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APPROVED
MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
9000 West College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465
The Governing Board of Moraine Valley Community College, District No. 524, Regular Meeting, was held on Thursday, July 23, 2009, in the Board Room D219, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Joseph Murphy at 6:30 PM.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Joseph Murphy, Chairman; Patrick Kennedy; Susan Murphy; Mary Nolan; Sandra S. Wagner; Mark Weber (arrived 6:45 PM)
Absent: Maureen Ryan; Amy Paladin, Student Trustee
III. MINUTES
The Board of Trustees, having reviewed the unapproved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2009, and the unapproved Minutes of the Closed Session held on June 16, 2009, and there being no further corrections to the minutes, the minutes are approved as recorded.
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
V. BOARD REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
5.1 Foundation Board Meeting Report
Mrs. Wagner reported that the Foundation Board of Directors welcomed Dominick Demonica as the newest member of the board and endorsed Frank Paciga’s nomination to the Foundation Board. The major gift campaign continues to move forward. The campaign has raised about $300,000 to date, which is 10 percent of the goal. The campaign cabinet will be hosting a series of informational leadership sessions this fall and winter to introduce prospective donors to various college programs and to begin the donor cultivation process. The Foundation held its annual officer elections in June. The officers will be installed at the Foundation’s annual meeting in September. Dave Heide will serve the third year of his four-year term as president; Noreen Ligino-Kubinski will serve a one-year term as the Vice President; Phil Foster will serve a one-year term as the Treasurer; Margaret Lehner will continue serving as Secretary; and Maria DeCaprio-Sunta will continue as Member-at-Large on the Executive Committee. Mrs. Wagner reminded everyone that the Foundation’s Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, at Silver Lake Country Club and encouraged everyone to attend. All proceeds from the Golf Outing benefit the Foundation’s Scholarship Program and the Student Emergency Assistance Fund.
5.2 Student Trustee Report
In Ms. Paladin’s absence, there is no Student Trustee Report.
VI. REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATION
6.1 Presentation to Julie Miczek
On behalf of the Board and the administration, Mr. Murphy presented Julie Miczek with a retirement gift, expressed appreciation for her many years of service to the college, and wished her well in her retirement.
6.2 President’s Report
- Board Retreat – Dr. Crawley distributed the proposed dates for a Board retreat. He indicated that there were problems with some of the dates, and reviewed those issues, but suggested that the Board choose a date so that arrangements could be made. Those present agreed on Saturday, November 7, for a Board retreat. Dr. Crawley reported that Governor Quinn’s Sustainability conference will be held on campus tomorrow, July 24. Three hundred and fifty people have signed up for the event, which will be held in the new Moraine Business & Conference Center. Dr. Crawley indicated that the Board members are welcome to attend and the Board will have an opportunity to see the Governor at 11 a.m. after the Governor addresses the conference. Dr. Crawley reported that enrollments for summer were up by 5 percent; he announced that fall enrollments are running about 12 percent up as of today. He indicated that if this holds, we will have problems with parking on campus and that the administration is looking at some solutions for that. Dr. Crawley reminded the Board that they will tour the new buildings after the meeting.
- Campus Expansion Update – Rick Brennan reported that the contractors are working in the Student Services building. The heating and air conditioning is on line; painting and carpeting are being done, and furniture will be delivered September 14. Staff will start moving into the new spaces in October. Furniture has been installed in the Moraine Business and Conference Center. The science labs are complete in the Science Building; equipment is currently being moved in. Faculty and staff will start moving into the building shortly. The geothermal wells at the Southwest Education Center site are in good shape; the contractor will finish digging the wells soon. They will be able to move forward on some site dirt work while waiting for permits from the Water Reclamation District and the Illinois Highway Department. The A, B, L remodeling project is on schedule to begin after summer classes are over; there is a pre-construction meeting scheduled for next week. The contractor will pour asphalt for the parking lot this week. The courtyard will be finished by the end of September in time for the college’s open house in October.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VIII. FINANCIAL STATEMENT
8.1 Treasurer's Report
Treasurer's Report showing an ending balance of $122,537,044 will be filed for audit. (DOCUMENT A - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
8.2 Budget Report
(DOCUMENT B - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
CONSENT AGENDA (IX – XII):
It was moved by Mr. Kennedy and seconded by Ms. Nolan to approve the following consent agenda items:
IX. WARRANTS
Mr. Sterkowitz read the warrant summaries as presented to the Board.
9.1 Account Expenditure Summaries
9.2 Education Fund $6,480,601.75
9.3 Operation & Maintenance Fund 752,203.88
9.4 Operation & Maintenance Fund (Restricted) 2,724,965.74
9.5 Bond & Interest Fund 2,706,676.82
9.6 Auxiliary Enterprise Fund 618,735.28
9.7 Grants & Contracts Fund 558,775.87
9.7A College Activities Fund 17,672.12
9.8 Restricted Purpose Fund 227,665.63
9.9 Federal Fund (828.41)
9.9B Tort, FICA/Medicare & Audit Fund 582,032.73
9.9C Working Cash Fund -0-
(DOCUMENT C - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
X. REPORT OF PERSONNEL
Mr. Murphy publicly identified the nature of the agenda items contained in the Report of Personnel.
10.1-1 Full-Time
Debra Blatzer – Director, Academic Advising Programs & Services, Academic Advising Center – effective 8/10/09
Pamela Haney – Assistant Dean, Academic Initiatives & Accountability, Academic Affairs – effective 8/3/09
Patricia Jones-Ward – Coordinator, High School to College Transitions, Enrichment Programs & Services – effective 8/10/09
Jason Kimeck – Maintenance Mechanic III, Campus Operations – effective 7/27/09
DuJuan Smith – Coordinator, Judicial Affairs, Student Life & Judicial Affairs – effective 8/10/09
Maha Sweis-Dababneh – Instructor, Arabic – effective 8/17/09
(DOCUMENT D - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
10.1-1(a) Renewal of Appointment – Grant Funded
It is recommended that the appointment be renewed for the following individual, contingent upon the continuation of grant funding:
Suzanne Ryerson – Director of Enrichment Programs & Services
(DOCUMENT E - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
10.1-2 Part-Time/Supplemental/Other
(DOCUMENT F - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
10.1-3 Salary Revisions
None.
10.1-4 Leaves of Absence
Jessica Crotty – F.T. Coordinator, College and Community Relations – L.O.A. (FMLA) 8/24/09 – 1/4/10
Wilma Morrill – P.T. Library Assistant I, Learning Resource Center –L.O.A. (FMLA) Intermittent 6/29/09 – 6/29/10
(DOCUMENT G - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
10.1-5 Resignations/Terminations
None.
10.1-5(a) Retirement – Support Staff
It is recommended that the following requests for retirement be approved as presented:
Mary Ann Lessner – F.T. Secretary I, Athletics Dept. – 1/31/10
Dannielle Schwieger – P.T. Payroll Assistant, Payroll Dept. – 8/7/09
(DOCUMENT H - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
10.1-5(b) Retirement – Administrative & Professional
It is recommended that the following request for retirement be approved as presented:
Glenn Marin – F.T. Assistant Director, Resource Development – 10/30/09
(DOCUMENT I - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
10.1-6 Reclassifications (Promotions, Transfers, Corrections, etc.)
Lissette Alvarado – from Advisor (E1) to Advisor (E2) – effective Academic Year 2009-2010
Michell Baker – from Instructor, PSY to Assistant Professor – effective Academic Year 2009-2010
Sarah Bales – from Associate Professor, BIO to Professor – effective Academic Year 2009-2010
Gretchen Bernard – from Instructor, BIO to Assistant Professor – effective Academic Year 2009-2010
Andrew Duren – from Vice President, Administrative Services & College Facilities to Executive Vice President, Administrative Services – effective
8/3/09
Nicholas Hackett – from Instructor, BIO to Assistant Professor – effective Academic Year 2009-2010
Kyle Kane – from Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Campus Operations to Maintenance Supervisor, Campus Operations – effective 7/27/09
Layla Khatib – from Instructor, BIO to Assistant Professor – effective Academic Year 2009-2010
Scott Murdoch – from Assistant Professor, BIO to Associate Professor – effective Academic Year 2009-2010
Dawn Patitucci – from Assistant Professor, MIS to Associate Professor – effective Academic Year 2009-2010
Michael Shannon – from Instructor, COM to Assistant Professor – effective Academic Year 2009-2010
Jana Svec – from Assistant Professor, NAT/EAS to Associate Professor – effective Academic Year 2009-2010
(DOCUMENT J - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
XII. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Murphy publicly identified the nature of the agenda items contained in New Business.
12.1 Affiliation Agreement with Med-Trex, Ltd. (Health Information Technology)
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the affiliation agreement with Med-Trex, Ltd., for Health Information Technology.
(DOCUMENT K - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
12.2 Affiliation Agreement with Advocate Christ Medical Center (Nursing)
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the affiliation agreement with Advocate Christ Medical Center for Nursing.
(DOCUMENT L - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
12.3 Affiliation Agreement with Advocate South Suburban Hospital (Phlebotomy, Respiratory, Polysomnography)
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the affiliation agreement with Advocate South Suburban Hospital for Phlebotomy, Respiratory Therapy, and Polysomnography.
(DOCUMENT M - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
12.4 Appointment to Foundation Board of Directors
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of Frank Paciga to the Moraine Valley Community College Foundation Board of Directors. (DOCUMENT N - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
12.5 Naming Opportunities for Private Gifts
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the guidelines regarding naming opportunities for private gifts as delineated in the attached document. (DOCUMENT O - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
12.6 Approval of New AAS Degree Program: Fire Science Operations
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve a new AAS degree program in Fire Science Operations, effective August 15, 2010.
(DOCUMENT P - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
12.7 Welding Lab Ventilation Project
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees ratify the approval of the expenditure in the amount of $99,483.00 to Edwards Engineering, of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, for the Welding Lab Ventilation Project.
(DOCUMENT Q - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
12.8 Campus Expansion Project Bid Release #6: Site Concrete, Site Utilities & Miscellaneous Site Work (Student Union and College
Center)
Whereas Bisping Construction Company, of New Lenox, Illinois, is the lowest responsible responsive bidder, it is recommended that the Board of Trustees award this bid and authorize the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $864,600.00 to Bisping Construction Company for this phase of the college expansion project.
(DOCUMENT R - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
12.9 Approval of Resolution of Appreciation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the resolution of appreciation for Dr. Nancy Bentley on the occasion of her retirement.
(DOCUMENT S - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)
ROLL CALL VOTE TAKEN on Consent Agenda Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.7A, 9.8, 9.9, 9.9B, and 9.9C; 10.1-1, 10.1-1(a), 10.1-2, 10.1-3, 10.1-4, 10.1-5, 10.1-5(a), 10.1-5(b), and 10.1-6; and 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, and 12.9:
Yes: Kennedy, S. Murphy, Nolan, Wagner, Weber, J. Murphy
Absent: Ryan
Student Advisory: Absent
Motion carried.
XIII. MISCELLANEOUS
None.
XIV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 PM.
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