By (Ullin, IL) May 16, 2025 – The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held its regular monthly meeting on May 15, 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.
Board Reorganization
The Board accepted the April 1, 2025, election results. Board organization included seating Steve Heisner as Board Chairperson, Andrea Witthoft as Board Vice Chairperson, and April Moore as Board Secretary. The Board Chairperson appointed the Board Finance Committee, Ad Hoc Board Policy Committee and Liaisons to Professional Associations (Andrea Witthoft, ICCTA Delegate) and the Saints Foundation (Deborah Shelton-Yates).
Agenda and Consent Agenda
The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda which included approval of Regular Board minutes from April 17, 2025, and Special Board Meeting Minutes, Board Finance Committee from May 8, 2025; as well as the the treasurer’s report and personnel report.
FY26 Compensation for Full-Time Administrative & Support Staff
The Board approved compensation adjustments for full-time administrative and support staff; an increase in personal leave benefit from two to three days for full-time administrative and support staff; as well as campus closures on eight Fridays during the Summer 2025 semester.
Security Service Agreement
The Board approved the FY26 service agreement with St. Moritz Security Services, Inc.
Audit Engagement
The Board approved audit services for FY26 through FY28 with MH, CPA.
Purchase Approval
The Board approved the purchase of an ambulance for use within Allied Health and Nursing programming.
Bid Approvals
The Board approved bid for two projects: Alexander County Extension Center Roof Replacement and Main Campus I-Building Roof Replacement.
CDB Trust Agreement
The Board approved the second amendment to the Trust Agreement with the Capital Development Board as well the transfer of funds as required by the new agreement.
Special Board Meeting
The Board scheduled a special board meeting for consideration of filling a Trustee vacancy.
Administrative/Employee Related
The Board approved a listing of open positions reflected in the FY25 budget. Current vacancies include: Coordinator of Learning and Emerging Technologies; Nursing Simulation Coordinator & Student Success Coach; Administrative Assistant to the Dean of CTE; History Instructor; Recruiter/Advisor; Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Administrative Services; and parttime Driver Safety Support Specialist; Librarian Assistant; Recruiter/Advisor and Tutor & Testing Technician. The Board ratified the resignations of Mike McNally and Carrie Davis.