MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF September 26, 2006 On September 26, 2006, the Board of Trustees of Community College District 507, in the Counties of Vermilion, Edgar, Iroquois, Champaign, and Ford in the State of Illinois, met in regular session in the Board Room, Vermilion Hall, Room 302 at Danville Area Community College. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Miller called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ITEM 2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board and those individuals in attendance gave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL The roll was called. Trustees present: Richard Cheney, Dave Harby, Vickie Miller, John O’Rourke, Sandi Randall, Jon Satterwhite, and Jim Tucker. Absent was Student Trustee SJon’ Coleman. Others present: President Alice Marie Jacobs, Board Secretary Jana Ellis, Gail Morrison, R. Mike Cunningham, Lara Conklin, Dr. Belinda Dalton-Russell, Pat Shedlock, Cathy Bolser, and Ryan Wyckoff. Media present: Anna Herkamp of the Commercial News and Noelle McGee of the News Gazette. ITEM 4: ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mrs. Miller asked if there were any additions to the Agenda. There being none, Mr. Harby made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented with Dr. Satterwhite seconding. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. ITEM 5: RECOGNITION OF VISITORS Dr. Jacobs introduced members of the Administrative Council including Gail Morrison, Chief Financial Officer; R. Mike Cunningham, Director, Administrative Services; Lara Conklin, Director, College Relations and Marketing; and Dr. Belinda Dalton-Russell, Associate Vice President, Student Services. She also introduced Patricia Shedlock, JTP Special Grant Coordinator; Liberal Arts faculty members Kathy Bolser and Ryan Wyckoff; Noelle McGee of the News Gazette; and Anna Herkamp of the Commercial News. ITEM 6: PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. PUBLIC HEARING Mrs. Randall moved that the Board recess for the purpose of conducting a Public Hearing on the FY2007 Budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cheney and passed by unanimous voice vote. Mrs. Miller recessed the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
Board of Trustees Page 2 September 26, 2006 RECONVENE Mr. Cheney, upon completion of the Public Hearing, moved that the Board reconvene in regular session. The motion was seconded by Judge O’Rourke and passed by unanimous voice vote. Mrs. Miller reconvened the Regular Board Meeting at 7:10 p.m. ITEM 7: JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP REPORT Dr. Jacobs introduced Pat Shedlock, Special Grant Coordinator for JTP, who is reporting in the excused absence of Brian Hensgen. The following is a list of program highlights: • Program funding has remained stable over the past 3 years with Dislocated Worker funds continually increasing. • It is anticipated that JTP will exceed 11 of 17 performance measures mandated by the Department of Labor allowing the program to become eligible for a 2006 incentive award. Job Training Partnership is pleased to announce that The Center for Children’s Services GRADS/GED program has been named as winner of the State of Illinois’ Outstanding Youth Program Award and will be honored at the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Workforce Development Conference in October in Springfield. The following are GRADS/GED program highlights: • Services to young people facing multiple barriers to education and employment success. • Has helped youth with business management education and landscaping experience through Café on the Lawn. • All revenue from this project was returned to the program to pay for training, student salaries, support services and other program benefits that have been lost because of reduced funding over the years. • Places an emphasis on education for the youth it serves. • Provides program participants with specialized retention, referral and follow-up services including mental health crisis intervention. Mrs. Miller thanked Mrs. Shedlock for her report and is pleased with what JTP is doing within the community. ITEM 8: CONSENT AGENDA A. Board Consideration of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 22, 2006 B. Board Consideration of Board Policy Revision 1. Board Policy 5003 – Freedom of Information C. Financial Report D. Human Resources Report Upon motion by Dr. Satterwhite and second by Mrs. Randall, the Consent Agenda was adopted. The motion passed by roll call vote: 7 yea, 0 nay. ITEM 9: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Board of Trustees Page 3 September 26, 2006 ITEM 10A: BOARD CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TO ADOPT FY2007 BUDGET AND RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TAX LEVY (EXTERNAL EXHIBIT) Dr. Jacobs reported that the budget has been on display in accordance with applicable law and the September 26 Board meeting was established as the date for the required Public Hearing. Dr. Jacobs said that the tax levy had decreased slightly from 62.35 cents to 61.68 cents. Dr. Satterwhite made a motion that the Board approve the Resolution to adopt the FY 2007 Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2006 and to consider the Resolution to approve the Tax Levy. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cheney and the resolutions passed by signature vote: 7 yea, 0 nay. ITEM 10B: BOARD CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TIMING OF RECOGNITION OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE Dr. Jacobs said that this is a standard resolution that is considered along with the budget each year. Upon motion by Dr. Satterwhite and second by Judge O’Rourke, the Board approved the Resolution recognizing 100 percent of the 2006 levy revenue in Fiscal Year 2007. The motion passed by signature vote: 7 yea, 0 nay. ITEM 11A: TENTH DAY ENROLLMENT REPORT Dr. Jacobs is pleased to see an increase of 3 percent from the previous year in headcount, a 1 percent increase in credit hours and a 14 percent increase in Internet course offerings. Mrs. Miller thanked everyone at the College for promoting the programs and resources that are available through DACC. ITEM 11B: COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson Miller said she was pleased to announce that the Board’s annual evaluation of the President on September 21 revealed that Dr. Jacobs had been given the highest possible rating in all performance categories. In addition, Dr. Jacobs is highly regarded in the community and always works hard to keep the Board informed. Dr. Jacobs expressed sincere appreciation for the Board’s recognition. Mrs. Miller said she is proud that the College will be receiving two regional awards in October at the ACCT Annual Congress in Orlando, Florida. The Equity Award has been awarded by ICCTA to the College in recognition of the efforts made for a more inclusive campus environment. Dr. Jacobs said this has been made possible through the work of many faculty and staff including Dr. Belinda Dalton-Russell and the ENRICH program; efforts of the diversity team; visiting scholar; and Access, Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee. In addition, Kathy Sturgeon of the Science/Math Division will be honored as the 2006 Regional Faculty Member of the Year through ICCTA and has an opportunity to also be recognized as the ACCT 2006 Faculty Member of the Year.
Board of Trustees Page 4 September 26, 2006 Phi Theta Kappa comparisons by college indicate that the DACC Chapter has not only attained a 5-star status in consecutive years, but is one of the outstanding chapters in the State. Mr. Cheney commented that it is a pleasure to serve on a board and work with an administration that consistently prepares and lives within the means of an annual budget. Dr. Jacobs expressed gratitude over the attendance by both scholarship recipients and their guests at the DACC Foundation Honors Program on September 19. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to bring before the Board, Chairperson Miller declared the meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING – September 26, 2006 On September 26, 2006 the Board of Trustees of Community College District 507, in the Counties of Vermilion, Edgar, Iroquois, Champaign, and Ford, in the State of Illinois, met in the Board Room, Vermilion Hall, Room 302, at Danville Area Community College in order to conduct a Public Hearing on the 2007 Fiscal Year Budget. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Miller called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Trustees present: Richard Cheney, Dave Harby, Vickie Miller, John O’Rourke, Sandi Randall, Jon Satterwhite, and Jim Tucker. Trustee Absent: SJon’ Coleman (Student Trustee). Others Present: President Alice Marie Jacobs; Board Secretary Jana Ellis; and Administrative Council members Gail Morrison, R. Mike Cunningham, Dr. Belinda Dalton-Russell and other members of the College faculty and staff. Media present: Anna Herkamp, Commercial News and Noelle McGee, News-Gazette. Dr. Jacobs stated that the Proposed FY2007 Budget has been on display and available for public inspection in the office of the Board Secretary for the required 30 days. She reported that the proposed budget contains a one-time expenditure on a double maintenance cost related to the MIS Conversion, an enhanced capital equipment budget made possible through funds raised by the DACC Foundation, and an increased utility budget. Overall, this budget has been increased by a little more than 5 percent, but the actual expenditures have only increased by 2.6 percent annually since 1999. This budget reflects excess spending over revenue, but is being considered a balanced budget because there are adequate carry-over funds from the FY2006 Operating Budget to compensate for a deficit, should that occur. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments or questions from the public regarding the FY2007 Budget. Chairperson Miller declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:10 p.m.
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