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Board of Trustees Meeting - October 13, 2026
Meeting Highlights
Under New Business, the Board:
- Approved revisions to Rend Lake College Board Policy 6.1075 – Jeanne Clery Act Compliance Policy, second reading, as presented, effective October 13, 2026.
RATIONALE: The revisions are needed to better meet the needs of the institution.
- Approved revisions to Rend Lake College Board Policy & Procedure – Freedom of Information, as presented, effective October 13, 2026.
RATIONALE: The revisions are needed to better meet the needs of the institution.
- Approved revisions to Rend Lake College Board Policy & Procedure 4.1405 – Release of Student Information and Access to Student Records, first reading, as presented, effective November 17, 2026.
RATIONALE: The revisions are needed to better meet the needs of the institution.
- Approved the remodeling of the Student Welcome Center in the Baker Administration Building, and to authorize administration to advertise for sealed bids for aspects of the project where required.
RATIONALE: The Student Welcome Center in the Baker Administration Building will create a more student-friendly experience for incoming and current students. The majority of the work will be performed in-house, but some aspects of the project may require outside contractors. In those instances where outside contracts are expected to exceed the legal threshold for competitive bids, sealed bids will be sought pursuant to Rend Lake College Board Policy and Illinois Statute. Contracts will be subject to award and approval by the Board of Trustees.
- Approved a resolution of intent to levy a special tax for educational and operations and maintenance purposes pursuant to 110 ILCS 805, Section 3-14.3 of the Illinois Public Community College Act, as presented, effective
October 13, 2026.
RATIONALE: The Illinois Community College Board has authorized Rend Lake College to levy a special tax for educational and operations and maintenance purposes. ICCB grants this authorization annually to community college districts that 1) receive equalization funding and 2) have a combined educational and operations and maintenance tax rate lower than the statewide average.
- Accepted the 2026 Tax Levy (Payable 2027). The proposed tax levy will be filed in accord with the Truth in Taxation compliance laws.
RATIONALE: Due to the fact that the amount of the proposed corporate and special purpose tax levy is NOT greater than 105% of the prior year’s levy, Rend Lake College is not required to publish a notice of tax increase nor conduct a Truth in Taxation hearing.
- Approved Program Articulation Agreement between Rend Lake College, District #521 and Blackburn College, as presented, effective October 13, 2026 through July 31, 2030.
RATIONALE: The Articulation Agreement will allow students to complete an Associate of Arts Degree from Rend Lake College and transfer seamlessly to Blackburn College Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. The term of this agreement begins on October 13, 2026, with automatic renewal for successive twelve (12) month periods until July 31, 2030.
Under Personnel, the Board:
- Accepted with regret the resignation of Emily Minor, Upward Bound Advisor, effective September 30, 2026.
- Accepted with regret the resignation of Jennifer Junkins, Administrative Assistant of Enrollment Services, effective October 8, 2026.
- Appointed Lexi Allen as Coordinator of Community and Corporate Education, effective October 14, 2026.
- Appointed Ashley Whitelow as Financial Aid Specialist, effective October 16, 2026.
- Granted permission to create the position, job description, and advertise for an Associate Dean for Applied Science and Technology effective October 13, 2026.
- Granted permission to advertise for an additional Welding Instructor on a full-time, 50-week, industrial tenure-track faculty contract to be ratified at a board meeting at a later date.
Under Financial Information, the Board:
- Approved ratification of the Payment of College Expenses including Travel Expense Reimbursements.
Mark Your Calendars
Friday, October 23, 2026; 8:00am-4:30pm
CNA Conference
RLC Event Center
Thurs-Saturday, November 5-7, 2026; 7:00pm
Sunday, November 8, 2026; Matinee at 2:00pm
RLC Fall Play: The Jungle Book
RLC Theater
Friday-Saturday, November 6-7, 2026
Meeting: Saturday 9am-3pm
RLC Board of Trustees Retreat
Four Seasons, St. Louis
Monday -Tuesday, November 9-10, 2026; 9:00am-1:00pm
Career Days 2026
RLC Event Center
Tuesday, November 17, 2026; 6:30pm
RLC Board of Trustees Meeting
RLC Event Center
Tuesday, December 1, 2026; 7:00pm
Winter Concert
RLC Theater
Tuesday, December 8, 2026; 6:30pm
RLC Board of Trustees Meeting
RLC Event Center
Thursday, December 10, 2026; 5:30pm-9:00pm
RLC Foundation 47th Annual Dinner
RLC Event Center
Saturday-Thursday, December 5-10, 2026
Fall 2026 Semester Exams
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