By (Ullin, IL) July 18, 2025. The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held its regular monthly meeting on July 17, 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 revised July 17 agenda and consent agenda which included approval of the treasurer’s report; FY26 Tentative Budget Updates; the Academic Year 26 Student Handbook; the annual athletic insurance renewal; the personnel report; a Lease Agreement with Five County Regional Vocational System as well as a Service Agreement for an Insurance Consultant.
Compensation Study Presentation
The Board heard the compensation study results from Gallagher Human Resources Consultants. The Board Finance Committee will review and bring forth recommendations in the future.
June 12, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The Board approved the June 12, 2025 as the official record of the meeting. The Board rescinded the June 12, 2025 action, reading “extend the President’s Contract by one year and adjust his salary”.
President’s Contract
The Board approved the mutual termination of the President’s existing FY23-FY26 contract and approved a new two-year employment contract effective July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2027. The Board also authorized College Counsel to work on a potential multi-year successor agreement.
RAMP Project Applications
The Board approved the FY26 RAMP Capital Project priorities.
Financial Aid Service Agreement
The Board approved the agreement with Financial Aid Services, LLC.
Legal Services Agreement
The Board approved the engagement letter with Johnson, Schneider, and Ferrell, LLC.
Municipal Advisory Agreement
The Board approved the Municipal Advisory Agreement with PMA Securities, LLC.
Financial Resolution for Property Acquisition
The Board approved the resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $5,500,000 General Obligation Debt Certificates (Limited Tax), Series 2025, for the purpose of purchasing and improving a building and purchasing land for Community College purposes.
Administrative/Employee Related
The Board was introduced to coaching staff which included Matt White, Logan Bledsaw, Haylie Oliver, Mark Mizell, and Brooke Squellati. The new Executive Director of the Saints Foundation, Shane Bennett, was also introduced. The Board ratified the part-time employees as listed in the personnel report as well the resignation of Jessica Edwards and the retirement of Dr. April Teske. Previously approved full-time position hires were also listed.