THE BOARD OF ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT NO. 515
SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHTH MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday- December 16, 2014
Board Room (No. 2274)
Immediately following the
Bond Issue Notification Act Meeting
Prairie State College
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411
(708) 709-3637
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ORAL/WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
3. CONSENT ITEMS
The following items are presentedfor Board of Trustees approval as Consent Items to be
considered and voted upon collectively unless a Board of Trustees member requests separate
consideration and/or action.
RECOMMENDATION'
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the items on the Consent Agenda.
Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Minutes of the 767'h Regular Meeting of
November 25, 2014; and the Minutes of the Executive Session of November 25, 2014; as presented,
for immediate release.
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3.1 767 1h Regular Meeting- November 25, 2014
3.2 Executive Session- November 25, 2014
(Enclosure)
(Enclosure- Board Members Only)
Personnel
3.3 Resignation of Assistant Professor of English, Keli Stewart
(Enclosure)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accept the resignation ofAssistant Professor of
English, Keli Stewart, effective May 2015.
Financial
3.4 Bills Payable -FY2015
(Enclosure)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the FY2015 List of Bills Payable for
December, as indicated in the enclosure.
4. ACTION ITEMS
The following items are presented for the Board of Trustees approval as Action Items to be
considered and voted upon separately.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Personnel
4.1 Appointment of Assistant Professor, Information Technology
RECOMMENDATION:
(Enclosure- Board Members/Executive Officers Only)
A recommendation for the appointment ofAssistant Professor, Information Technology, will be
made following discussion in Executive Session.
4.2 Appointment of Temporary Assistant Professor, Music Production
RECOMMENDATION·
(Enclosure- Board Members/Executive Officers Only)
A recommendation for the appointment of a temporary Assistant Professor, Music Production,
will be made following discussion in Executive Session.
4.3 Appointment of Temporary Assistant Professor, Communication
RECOMMENDATION:
(Enclosure- Board Members/Executive Officers Only)
A recommendation for the appointment of a temporary Assistant Professor, Music Production,
will be made following discussion in Executive Session.
4.4 Appointment of Interim Dean of Liberal Arts
(Enclosure)
RECOMMENDATION:
A recommendation for the appointment of Interim Dean, Liberal Arts, will be made following
discussion in Executive Session.
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Institutional
4.5 Lobbying Services Agreement with Alfred G. Ronan, Ltd.
(Enclosure)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the one-year service contract with Alfred
G. Ronan, Ltd. effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 at a rate of$6,000 per
month for lobbying services.
Financial
4.6 2014 Tax Levy Resolution
(Enclosure)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Resolution to Adopt the 2014 Tax
Levy, which establishes the level of taxes that will be requested for the College from Cook and
Will Counties for the 2014 tax year.
(Enclosure)
4. 7 Consideration of a Resolution of lntent to Issue Funding Bonds Not to
Exceed $6,000.000 for the Purpose of Paying Claims Against the District
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees declares a Resolution of Intent to issue bonds not
to exceed $6,000, 000 for the purpose offunding and paying claims against the district.
4.8 Approval ofFunds Transfer
(Enclosure)\
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the resolution to transfer from the
Working Cash Fund in the amount of$2,000,000 to the Education Fund.
4.9 Budget Transfers- November 2014
(Enclosure)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board ofTrustees approves the budget transfers for November, as
indicated in the enclosure
(Enclosure)
4.10 Purchase Recommendation- Furniture Replacement
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of office furniture in
various locations for a total delivered and installed in an amount not to exceed $100, 062,
utilizing the Illinois Procurement Higher Education Consortium (IP HEC) contract.
4.11 Purchase Recommendation- Facilities and Operations Vehicle
(Enclosure)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of a 2015 Ford F-250 4x4
Pick-up with an eight foot bed from the State ofIllinois Purchased Contract #4017340 in the
amount of$21,930.
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4.12 Purchase Recommendation -Carpet Replacement
(Enclosure)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase and delivery of carpeting
from Shaw Contract Group at a cost not to exceed $14,430, utilizing the National Joint Powers
Alliance (NJPA) Purchasing Contract.
5. REPORTS
5.1 President s Report
(Enclosure)
5.2 President's Cabinet Monthly Reports
(Enclosure)
5.3 Monthly Financial Report
(Enclosure)
6. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
6.1 Schedule for Future Board/College Events
6.2 ICCTA/ACCT Report
6.3 Prairie State College Foundation Report
6.4 Faculty Report
6.5 Support Staff Report
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
8.
ADJOURNMENT
(Enclosure)