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title: RLC Board Of Trustees Meeting Highlights June 11, 2024
description: Rend Lake College Board of Trustees Highlights from June 11, 2024.
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# [RLC Board Of Trustees Meeting Highlights June 11, 2024](https://rlc.edu/news/rlc-board-of-trustees-meeting-highlights-june-11-2024)

 Written by [Kendra Gregory](https://rlc.edu/news/author/kendra-gregory) | Jun 12, 2024 1:00:00 AM

 

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## Board of Trustees Meeting - June 11, 2024

***Meeting Highlights***

### **Under New Business, the Board:**

- **Approved the revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 1.1400 – Meetings of the Board, first reading, effective June 11, 2024. This added that unexpected childcare obligations qualify a member of the Board to not be physically present at a meeting and vote, by voice, by video or audio conference.  ***  
  RATIONALE: Policy revisions are needed to comply with new legislation under the terms of the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/7) requirements.  
  *
- **Approved the revisions to Rend Lake College Policy and *Procedure *4.1600 – Criteria for Awarding Credit, effective June 11, 2024.**  
  *RATIONALE: Policy revisions are needed to better meet the needs of the institution.*
- **Approved the revisions to Rend Lake College Policy and *Procedure *3.1115 – Stipends, effective July 1, 2024.**  
  *RATIONALE: The stipend list reflects revisions to better meet the needs of the college.*
- **Approval the Revisions to Rend Lake College *Policy & Procedure* 3.1715 – Tuition Waivers, first reading, effective July 9, 2024.**  
  *RATIONALE: These revisions better meet the needs of the college. *
- **TABLED: Ratify Purchase of Used Class 7 Box Truck**
- **Ratified the Award for Purchase of Van for College Fleet, effective June 11, 2024.**  
  *RATIONALE: In response to the advertisements for competitive bids, we received the following bids. Based on the bid specifications, Greg Weeks Benton, Inc was the low bidder.*
- **Approved the Revisions to Rend Lake College *Policy and Procedure *2.1200 – Addressing Discrimination and Harassment, first reading, Including Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking, effective August 1, 2024.**  
  *RATIONALE: This policy is being revised to better reflect the institution’s organization and needs, and to align with recently released federal regulations*
- **Granted Permission to Accept Proposal for Campus Signage Redesign and Installation, effective June 11, 2024.**  
  *RATIONALE: We received one proposal from T-Ham Signs, Inc in Mt. Vernon, IL. Offering the design and replacement of campus signage in the amount of $73,957.56. *
- **Approved the Additions to Rend Lake College Academic Integrity Statements, effective June 11, 2024.**  
  *RATIONALE: A.I. generated material and technology continues to advance and enter the education space. As an institution, we must assist our students with its judicious and proper use as it relates to their education and growth as individuals. *
- **Approved the Joint Agreement for Dual Credit Educational Cooperation Between Rend Lake College, District #521 and John A. Logan College, District #530, effective Fall 2024 – Spring 2025.**  
  *RATIONALE: This Joint Agreement will allow the community colleges listed above  
  to provide additional educational programs to the high school students of each  
  district.*
- **Granted Permission to Purchase Radiologic Technology Program Phantom, effective June 11, 2024.**  
  *RATIONALE: Radiological Phantoms simulate body parts, thus allowing the  
  student a realistic learning experience. Section 20-25 of the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500/20-25) allows contracts to be awarded without using a competitive bid process when there is only one economically feasible source for an item.*

### **Under Personnel, the Board:**

- Accepted, with regret, the resignation of Mr. Jonathon Walters, Learning Innovation & Design Director, effective June 3, 2024.
- Accepted, with regret, the retirement resignation of Mr. Nigel Thompson, Automotive Professor, effective May 31, 2024
- TABLED: Appointment of Academic Advisor
- Appointed Ms. Lindsey Batts as Financial Aid Specialist, pending a successful background check, effective June 24, 2024.  
- Appointed Mr. Jay Copple as Automotive Technology Instructor pending a successful background check, effective August 15, 2024.

### **Under Financial Information, the Board:**

- Ratified the payment of college expenses, including travel expense reimbursements, as presented, effective June 11, 2024.

### **Mark Your Calendars **

Wednesday, June 12, 2024; 6pm  
Adult Education Graduation  
Event Center

Thursday, June 13, 2024; 7:30am-4pm  
Southern Regional Foundation Meeting  
Event Center

Monday, June 16, 2024; 8am-4pm  
JRCERT  
Event Center, Admin Bldg., ATC Bldg.

Monday-Thursday, June 24-27, 2024  
Kids Camps  
Varies ([schedule online](https://rlc.coursestorm.com)) >>> Kid's camp

Thursday, June 27, 2024; 2pm  
LPN Pinning  
Theater

Monday-Thursday, July 29-August 2, 2024  
Kids Camps  
Varies ([schedule online](https://rlc.coursestorm.com)) >>> Kid's camp

Wednesday, July 31, 2024; 8am-1pm  
Fall Warrior Days  
Event Center

Wednesday, August 07, 2024; 8am-1pm  
Fall Warrior Days  
Event Center

Friday, August 16, 2024; 8am-3pm  
Student Success Day  
Ina Campus

Saturday, August 17, 2024; 8am-1pm  
Super Saturday  
Admin, ACA, Event Center

Monday, August 19, 2024;   
First Day of Classes  
All Campuses

Tuesday, August 27, 2024; 9:30am-1:30pm  
Red Cross Blood Drive  
South Oasis

Thursday, September 5, 2024; 12pm Start  
RLCF 45th Annual Golf Outing  
Rend Lake Golf Course

### **Resources**

[Board of Trustees 2024 Packets](https://www.rlc.edu/about-rlc/54-board-of-trustees)

[Board of Trustees Members](https://rlc.edu/about-rlc/board-of-trustees)

 

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