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Dr. Becherer added that he recently spoke with the executive vice president of curriculum
for Pearson who praised Ms. Almy’s work and commented that RVC should be getting much more
recognition for its developmental math program and is going to work toward that end.
Board Committee Reports
Trustee Stephanie Raach, chair of the Human Resources Committee, explained that the
committee has met several times recently and is continuing work on the bylaws revision.
Trustee Randy Schaefer, chair of the Teaching and Learning Committee, reported that the
committee has reviewed the SEM 2.0 plan and that Ms. Amy Diaz will make a full presentation to
the board in November. The committee has also reviewed a draft of the IT strategic plan, which will
be developed further and also presented at a future board meeting. He added that the college has
been formally recognized by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) until September 2017.
Trustee Ted Biondo, chair of the Finance Committee, indicated that the committee will meet
Thursday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m.
Trustee Mike Olson, chair of the Facilities Committee, reviewed the two committee
meetings held this month. Highlights include:
Investigating the merits of establishing a building fund.
Explore the possibility of building another bridge across the creek.
Mayor Morrissey attended one of the meetings and presented trustees with a binder
of examples of collaboration between community colleges and downtown metro
areas across the nation.
The committee will meet November 8 to hear presentations from architect candidates
for the CLI renovations and addition, and will offer a recommendation to the full
board at the November meeting.
Trustee Olson added that he would like to recommend that the college administration build
collaborations with other inter-governmental agencies in the district. Trustee Schaefer added that a
collective vision for the area is needed.
Trustee Olson clarified that a standalone AIC will not be built, that the instruction portion
will be in Classroom Building II and that the number, size and location of performance venue(s) has
not been determined.
Discussion continued on building collaborations with other taxing bodies and opportunities
to expand the college’s presence in downtown Rockford as well as other parts of the district.
Several trustees stressed the importance of having the AIC instructional and performance venues in
the same location.
Vital Signs
Reports
Mr. Sam Overton reported a very positive first quarter financial report. CLI architect
selection will take place November 8 and be reported to the full board at the November 27 meeting.
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