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Board of Trustees Meeting - March 21, 2023
Meeting Highlights
Student Trustee Elected
Maggie Stacey (Sesser) was the winner of the recent Student Trustee election. Stacey will be seated at the April Board of Trustees Meeting. The outgoing Student Trustee is Colt Henson (Wayne City).
Under New Business, the Board:
- approved to terminate Rend Lake College Policy 3.1515 – Child Bereavement Leave (Second Reading), effective March 21, 2023.
Rationale: Policy 3.1515 is being terminated due to recent revisions to Public Act 102-1050, Family Bereavement Leave Act. Child bereavement is now addressed in that act, which is reflected in Rend Lake College Policy and
Procedure 3.1510 – Bereavement Leave.
- approved revisions to job descriptions as presented, effective March 21, 2023.
- Director – Grant Management
Rationale: These job description revisions are needed to better meet the needs of the institution.
- approved withdrawal of architectural technology curriculum, withdrawal of multiple architectural technology courses, changes to existing course LEAD 1600, changes to medical assistant curriculum, changes to MATH 2103 syllabi, changes to course descriptions COOP 1101, COOP 2101 and to authorize their submission to the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) for action effective on the dates listed.
Rationale: The attached items have been approved by the Curriculum Committee and Academic Council. These changes improve the college's educational offerings and support efforts to enhance the quality of instruction.
- approved revisions to Rend Lake College Policy Manual Section 3: Employee Matters (First Reading), as provided, effective April 11, 2023.
Rationale: The revisions to the current policy manual are needed to make the manual more efficient and effective.
- approved to adopt the statement on Neurodiversity as presented, effective March 21, 2023.
Rend Lake College values neurodiversity, including conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia, as a crucial aspect of human variation that enhances our educational journey and community. Our commitment is to foster a
supportive environment where neurodivergent individuals are acknowledged, respected, and enabled to unleash their full capabilities.
Working together, we can create a brighter future for all individuals, including those with neurodivergent conditions, by providing them with the necessary resources, support, and opportunities for success in and out of the classroom. Our
commitment to embracing neurodiversity and learning more about its impact will bring positive outcomes for everyone involved.
Rationale: The Illinois Community College Trustees Association recently adopted a neurodiversity inclusion statement recognizing that neurodiversity among students and employees "is critical to enhancing the educational experience for our students and providing for a more inclusive learning and operating environment." Neurodiversity is a strengths-based method for understanding conditions such as autism, dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and others. This statement affirms Rend Lake College’s commitment to this issue.
Under Personnel, the Board:
- accepted the resignation of Rebekah Garner, TRIO Program Specialist & Administrative Assistant, effective March 24, 2023.
- granted permission to ratify the appointment of Heather Adams as Grant Management Director, effective March 16, 2023. Adams has been with Rend Lake College since 2013 and has the education and experience needed to be successful in the Grant Management Director position.
- granted permission to ratify the appointment of Kendall Kaskie as Retention and Career Services Specialist, pending a successful background check, effective March 20, 2023. Kaskie has the education and experience needed to be successful in the Retention and Career Services Specialist position.
Under Financial Information, the Board:
Mark Your Calendars:
Friday, March 24, 2023; 8am-4pm
Career Connection Fair
Agronomy Innovation Center
Tuesday, March 28, 2023; 8am-noon
Area Planning Council Meeting (APC)
Advance Tech Center 156
Thurs.-Sat., March 30/31; 7pm & Sun. April 2; 2pm
Spring Musical “The Sound of Music”
Theater
Thursday, March 30, 2023; 6pm-8pm
Ag Banquet
Event Center
Saturday, April 1, 2023; 6:30-10pm
Employee Appreciation Event
Event Center
Thursday, April 6, 2023; 9am-12pm
Job Search Party
Event Center
Friday, April 14, 2023; 3pm
Phi Theta Kappa Induction
Event Center
Thursday, April 20, 2023; 4-7pm
Lake Reception
Off Campus
Tuesday, April 25, 2023; 8am-2pm
Amazing Career Race
Event Center and Gym
Thurs-Friday, April 27 & 28, 2023; 10am and 1pm
Flummoxed Fairy Tails
Theater
Thursday, April 27, 2023; 9:30am-noon
Children’s Health Fair
Rec Center and Track
Friday, April 28, 2023; 9:30am-noon
Kindergarten Day
Event Center, Gym, Student Center, North Oasis
Saturday, April 29, 2023; 5:30pm
RLC Hall of Fame Induction
Event Center
Monday, May 1, 2023; 9:30am-2:30pm
ARC Blood Drive
North Oasis
Thursday, May 4, 2023; 7pm
Spring Concert with SIC
Theater
Thursday, May 11, 2023; 1pm
Rad Tech Pinning
Theater
Thursday, May 11, 2023; 6pm
ADN Nursing Pinning
Theater
Friday, May 12, 2023; 10am
PreK Graduation
Theater
Saturday, May 13, 2023; 8:30am & 11am
RLC Graduation
Track (weather permitting) or Gym
Thursday, May 18, 2023; 6:30pm
Adult Education Graduation
Event Center
Resources
Board of Trustees Members