By (Ullin, IL) October 17, 2025. The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held its regular monthly meeting on October 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.
Public Hearing on Bond Issue
The Board heard all testimony concerning the intent to sell funding bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District.
Agenda and Consent Agenda
The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda which included approval of Regular Board meeting minutes from September 18, 2025 & Special Board meeting minutes of October 8, 2025; the treasurer’s report and interfund transfer; the personnel report; the approval of two certificates (Power Sports Technician and Emergency Medical Technician) and the approval of an underwriter for the series 2025C and 2025D bonds.
Mission, Vision, and Values
The Board adopted the Mission, Vision, and Values statements. The Trustees acknowledged that these statements reflect empowerment, inclusion, excellence, innovation, and stewardship, and align with the principles embedded in Board policy and operating standards.
Board Policy Committee
The Board approved the operating standard aligning the practice of and cycle for the evaluation of the President. The Board Chair appointed an ad hoc committee to oversee the 2025-2026 Presidential Evaluation process.
Board Retreat
The Board affirmed its intent to hold a Board Retreat on January 15, 2026 with a back up date of January 22, 2026.
Landscaping Services
The Board authorized immediate action for fall cleanup within the President’s purchasing authority.
Cultural Improvement & Employee Engagement
The Board expressed its support of the College in its commitment to cultural improvement and employee engagement initiatives to foster professional, respectful, and an inclusive environment reflective of the Colleges’ Mission, Vision, and Values.
Independent Service Agreement
The Board authorized the President to negotiate and execute an Independent Service Agreement for an Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Administrative/Employee Related
The Board was introduced to Jordan Curtis, Testing Center Assistant. The Board ratified the full-time positions of Jordan Curtis and Tyler Dixon as well as the part-time positions of Lorri Loker, Andrew Boyce and Aaron Woods. The Board ratified the resignations of James Walton, Toby Martinez, and Amber Filbeck as well as the transfer of Rebecca Hawes. Previously approved full-time and part-time vacancies were also listed.