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Board of Trustees Meeting - November 5, 2024
Meeting Highlights
Under New Business, the Board:
- Approved the Decennial Meeting Report
- Approved Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy and Procedure 5.1505 - Vehicle Usage for College Travel, second reading, effective November 6, 2024.
RATIONALE: These revisions to policy are needed to better meet the needs of the institution.
- Approved Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 5.1215 - Travel Reimbursement, second reading, effective November 6, 2024.
RATIONALE: These revisions to policy are needed to better meet the needs of the institution.
- Approved Revisions to Policy & Procedure 2.1720 – Community Use of College Facilities, second reading, effective November 6, 2024.
RATIONALE: These revisions are needed to better suit the needs of the institution.
- Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 3.1110 - Computation of Hourly Rate of Pay for Part-Time Employees, second reading; amended first reading, effective January 1, 2025.
RATIONALE: These revisions are needed to better suit the needs of the institution. These salary increases are also an attempt to remain competitive with industry and other institutions, as well as, the status of minimum wage in Illinois.
- Approved Resolution Regarding Estimated Amounts Necessary to be Levied for the Year 2024 Payable 2025.
RATIONALE: Due to the fact that the amount of the proposed corporate and special purpose tax levy is greater than 105% of the prior year’s levy, Rend Lake College is required to publish a notice of tax increase and conduct a Truth in Taxation hearing.
The Truth in Taxation hearing will be held in the Warrior Lounge on the Rend Lake College Ina Campus, 468 N Ken Gray Parkway, Ina IL on Tuesday, December 10, at 6:30 PM.
- Approved of Protection, Health and Safety Projects (PHS Levy) FY 2026, effective November 5, 2024.
RATIONALE: This unit is original to the building and is exceeding its life expectancy. This project is expected to exceed the $50,000 limit set by Illinois Community College Board’s guidelines and must be advertised for competitive bids. There are not sufficient funds available in the Operations and Maintenance Funds to complete this project.
- Granted Permission to Advertise for Bid For Replacement of Rend Lake College James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium Floor, effective November 5, 2024.
RATIONALE: The college would like to explore the option of replacing the existing floor in conjunction with the upcoming addition and remodel. Since the floor is original, it is a good opportunity to evaluate the replacement
possibilities.
- Granted the Extension of Deposit Agreement Through Fiscal Year 2028, effective July 1, 2025.
RATIONALE: Our current deposit agreement with Banterra Bank allows for a three year extension following successful performance during the length of the original agreement, subject to approval of the Board of Trustees.
Under Personnel, the Board:
- Accept with regret the retirement resignation of Mrs. Catherine Jackson, Subsidized Child Care Specialist at Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR), effective January 01, 2025.
Under Financial Information, the Board:
- Ratification of the Payment of College Expenses including Travel Expense Reimbursements
Mark Your Calendars
Thursday-Saturday, November 7-9, 2024; 7pm | Sunday, November 10, 2024; 2pm
RLC Fall Play – FAME
Theater
Thursday, November 7th, 2024; 5:30-7pm
RLC Foundation FAME Night
Learning Resource Center (LRC)
Wednesday & Thursday, November 20 & 21, 2024 10:30am-1:30pm each day
RLC Thanksgiving Meal
Student Center
Thursday, November 21st; 4:00pm Ribbon Cutting | 4:30-7:00 Open House
SI Manufacturing Academy (SIMA) Ribbon Cutting & RLC MarketPlace Showcase
Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy
Wednesday, December 04, 2024; 7pm
RLC/SIC Winter Concert
RLC Theater
Tuesday, December 10, 2024; 6:30pm
RLC Board of Trustee Meeting
Event Center
Thursday, December 12, 2024; 6:00pm
RLC Foundation Annual Dinner
Event Center
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