(Ullin, IL) February 28, 2025. The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held its regular monthly meeting on February 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM, on the main campus and via teleconference. Several agenda items were addressed during the meeting. Complete board meeting minutes are available for viewing by visiting this webpage.
Agenda and Consent Agenda
The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda which included approval of Regular Board minutes from December 19, 2024, Board Retreat minutes from January 18, 2025, Board HLC Luncheon minutes from January 27, 2025, and Special Board Meeting Minutes, Board Finance Committee from February 7, 2025; acceptance of the treasurer’s report and personnel report items; approval of the Academic Year 2026 through Academic Year 2028 Academic Calendars; approval of the Academic Year 2026 College Catalog; acceptance of the Fall 2024 graduates; approval of nomination of Mike McNally for ICCTA Faculty of the Year; approval of a form 20 for the Patient Care Technician Program; ratification of the Grand Tower Tax Settlement Agreement; and ratification with approval to pay for Ellucian Insights programming.
Full Time, Tenure Faculty Reemployment
The Board approved the continued employment of all tenured faculty members for the
Academic Year 2026.
Tenure, Reemployment of Full Time Faculty
The Board confirmed and affirmed the tenure for the following: Alexandrew Copley (Automotive, seniority date of August 20, 2022); Hailey Merriman (Nursing Courses within the CNA and PN Programs, seniority date of August 20, 2022); and Kayde Pender (Medical Assistant courses within the Medical Assistant Programs, seniority date of August 20, 2022).
Non-Tenured Faculty Reemployment
The Board approved the continued employment of seven non-tenured, full time faculty
members for Academic Year 2026.
Vienna TIF District
The Board adopted Resolution 2025-02-20-01 in support of the City of Vienna’s request to
extend its existing TIF district for another 12 years.
FY26 Tuition & Universal Fee Rates
The Board approved the proposed tuition, universal fee, and high-cost program fee for FY26,
effective Fall 2025.
FY26 Course Fee Rates
The Board adopted the FY26 Course Fee rates with an effective date of the Fall 2025 semester.
Bid Approvals
The Board approved the lowest qualified bid along with alternate bids from Fager-McGee in the amount of $485,050 for the Window Replacement Project. The Board approved the lowest qualified bid from Heartland Mechanical Contractors in the amount of $276,500 for the Cosmetology HVAC Project. The Board approved the lowest qualified bid from E.T. Simonds in the amount of $259,661.64 for the Parking Lot Project on Main Campus.
Board Self-Evaluation
The Board approved the establishment of goals that align with strategic priorities.
Administrative / Employee Related
The Board approved a listing of open positions reflected in the FY25 budget. Current vacancies include: Education Technology Coordinator; Nursing Simulation Coordinator & Student Success Coach; Small Business Development Center Advisor; Administrative Assistant to the Dean of CTE; Data Reporting Specialist; Information Technology Student Support Specialist; and Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Administrative Services. The Board approved Brian Koch as the Truck Driving Coordinator and Dorie Wilburn as the EMS Coordinator.