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title: RLC Board Of Trustees Meeting Highlights May 12, 2026
description: Rend Lake College Board of Trustees Highlights from May 12, 2026.
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# [RLC Board Of Trustees Meeting Highlights May 12, 2026](https://rlc.edu/news/rlc-board-of-trustees-meeting-highlights-may-12-2026)

 Written by [Kendra Gregory](https://rlc.edu/news/author/kendra-gregory) | May 13, 2026 2:13:39 AM

 

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## Board of Trustees Meeting - May 12, 2026

***Meeting Highlights***

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

- **Approved the Development of New Courses, Approval of New Curriculum, and to Authorize their Submission to the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) for action effective on the dates listed.**  
  Approval - Changes to Existing Curriculum

- - AUTO 0012 Automotive Technology  
      *Effective 8/1/2026*

- *RATIONALE: These changes improve the college's educational offerings and support efforts to enhance the quality of instruction.*
- **Approved job description, Specialist—President's Office (Part-Time), effective May 12, 2026.**  
  *RATIONALE: This job description is needed to better meet the needs of the institution.*
- **Ratified the Award for Sealing and Striping Ina Campus Parking Lots, effective May 12, 2026.***RATIONALE: One bid was received in response to the advertisement for bids. Based on the bid specifications, Sesser Pave and Seal is the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The work will be performed and the expense will be split between fiscal years 2026 and 2027.*
- **Approved the Engagement Letter/Statement of Work for FY 2026 Audit, effective May 12, 2026.**  
  *RATIONALE: In March 2025, the Board of Trustees agreed to a three-year engagement for audit services with Sikich CPA LLC. The college’s portion of the cost of these services for FY 26 will be $70,200.*

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

- Accepted with regret the acceptance of the retirement resignation of Denise Griffith, Associate Professor of Nursing, effective July 1, 2026.
- Accepted with regret the acceptance of the retirement resignation of Kim Rogers, Director of Human Resources, effective July 1, 2026.
- Appointed Beth Stevens as Student Success Specialist, effective May 16, 2026.
- Appointed Marlene Smith as Executive Assistant - Curriculum and Instruction, effective June 22, 2026.
- Granted permission to transfer Glenna Maxwell from Payroll and Financial Accountant to Director of Human Resources, effective May 16, 2026.

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

- Approved ratification of the Payment of College Expenses including Travel Expense Reimbursements.

### **Mark Your Calendars**

Thursday, May 14, 2026; 11:30am  
Radiology Pinning  
RLC Theater

Thursday, May 14, 2026; 1:30pm  
ADN Pinning  
RLC Theater

Thursday, May 14, 2026; 3:00pm  
Medical Assistant Pinning  
RLC Theater

Thursday, May 14, 2026; 4:00pm  
CNA Pinning  
RLC Theater

Friday, May 15, 2026; 10:00am  
Pre-K Graduation  
RLC Theater

Saturday, May 16, 2026  
Rend Lake College Graduation  
 8:30am – AA/AS/AES/AFA  
 10:30am – AAS/Certificate  
Banterra Sports Complex - Waugh Gymnasium

Monday, June 1, 2026  
First Day of Summer 2026 Classes  
All Campuses

Monday – Thursday; June 8-11, 2026, June 22-25, 2026 & July 27-30  
Community Ed: Kids Camps  
Various places & times around campus

Monday – Wednesday; June 15-17, 2026  
CTE Camps  
Various places & times around Campus

Monday, August 17, 2026  
First Day of Fall Classes  
All Campuses

### **Resources**

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

 

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