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Board of Trustees Meeting - January 13, 2026
Meeting Highlights
Under New Business, the Board:
- Approved the development of new courses, changes to existing course, and authorized their submission to the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) for action effective on the dates listed.
Approval - New Courses
- CULA 2212 - Chocolate Manufacturing, effective 5/1/2026
Approval - Changes to existing Course
- CULA 2207 - Professional Pastry Principles, effective 5/1/2026
RATIONALE: These 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.
- Granted Approval to Destroy Closed Session Tapes.
RATIONALE: Paragraph 120, Section 2.06 of the Illinois Open Meeting Act states that the Board must take action to preserve the confidentiality of all tape recordings of closed sessions and authorize their destruction after they have
been held for at least eighteen (18) months after the meeting for which written minutes have been approved.
- Granted Approval to Release Closed Session Minutes.
RATIONALE: Paragraph 120, Section 2.06 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act states that the minutes of closed sessions will be reviewed to determine whether the minutes may be in whole or in part made part of the public record.
- Granted Approval of Student Trustee Election Notice, effective January 13, 2026.
RATIONALE: In accordance with the Illinois Public Community College Act, Board approval on the Notice of Election is required. Notice of Election will be published as directed by Illinois statute. The student board member shall serve a one-year term beginning with the April Board Meeting.
- Granted Resolution to Authorize Monthly Transfers of Interest Revenue from Fund 01 to Fund 02,effective January 13, 2026.
RATIONALE: For the first six months of Fiscal Year 2026, interest revenue has exceeded budgeted expectations. Transferring interest income from Fund 01 to Fund 02 on a monthly basis for the remainder of the fiscal year will supplement the fund balance in Fund 02.
Under Personnel, the Board:
- Ratified the appointment of Dara Whaley as Director -TRIO Program, effective December 16, 2025.
- Appointed Craig Jerrells as Technician - Maintenance, pending a successful background check, pre-work physical and drug screening, effective January 21, 2026.
Under Financial Information, the Board:
- Approved ratification of the Payment of College Expenses including Travel Expense Reimbursements.
Mark Your Calendars
Thursday, February 5, 2026; 12pm
RLC Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Student Center – PDA
Tuesday, February 10, 2026; 3pm-4:30pm
RLC Foundation High Tea
Event Center
Tuesday, February 10, 2026; 6:30pm
RLC Board of Trustees Meeting
Event Center
Wednesday, February 11, 2026; 3:30pm
RLC Banterra Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting and Open House of Complex
Banterra Sports Complex
Wednesday, February 11, 2026; 4:30pm-7:30pm
RLC Open House
Event Center
Wednesday, February 11, 2026; 5pm & 7pm
Women’s Basketball game & Men’s Basketball game – Complimentary Entrance
James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium
Tuesday, February 17, 2026; 8am-4pm
RLC In-Service
Event Center
Tuesday, February 24, 2026; 10am-2pm
RLC Job Search Party
Event Center
Thursday, February 26, 2026; 5:30pm
Annual RLC Foundation Scholarship Dinner
Event Center
Wednesday, March 4, 2026; 9am-1pm
Transition Summit
Event Center
Tuesday-Wednesday, March 10-11, 2026; 8am-2pm
Kickstart Your Journey
Event Center
Tuesday, March 10, 2026; 6:30pm
RLC Board of Trustees Meeting
Event Center
Tuesday, March 17, 2026; Doors open at 5:00pm
CTE Advisory Committee Meetings
Event Center & Breakout Rooms
Resources