Actions from the October 2024 Shawnee Community College Board of Trustees Meeting

(Ullin, IL) October 17, 2024. The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held its regular monthly meeting on October 17, 2024, 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 September 19, 2024; Special Board Meeting Minutes, Board Finance Committee from October 7, 2024; and acceptance of the treasurer’s report and personnel report.

 

Board Finance Committee Update

The Board approved the authorization for the CEO to enter into an agreement with Dreamscape Learn and also provided direction to Cordogan Clark as it relates to the Facilities Master Plan. Dual Credit Agreement (Type-C Courses) The Board failed to adopt the Type-C Local Agreement framework.

 

SICCM Dissolution

The Board approved the execution of the Plan of Dissolution and Liquidation as well as
authorized the CEO to negotiate offers for SICCM owned real estate. Agreement with Aegis The Board approved the contract with Aegis Grant Consulting, LLC. for consultation and writing services in the development of an Education Talent Search application.

 

Board Retreat

The Board Chair and CEO will plan the details of a Board Retreat for the spring of FY25.

 

Administrative/Employee Related

The Board approved the following job fulfillments: Rhiannon Martin, Human Resource Operations Specialist; James Walton, Director of Educational Talent Search and Kristien Basler, Bookstore Assistant. 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; Academic Support Specialist; Administrative Assistant to the Dean of CTE; and Executive Assistant to Administrative Services.