ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE

Illinois Central College 

Open Session of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees 

Minutes 

November 15, 2012, 3 p.m. 

ICC East Peoria Campus, Founders Room (211A) 

Trustees Present: 

Trustees Absent: 

Don Brennan 

Katherine Coyle 

Tim Elder 

David LaHood 

Student Trustee Trevor Mileur 

Dr. Robert Ehrich 

James Polk 

Sue Yoder 

Chair Tim Elder called the meeting to order and asked the audience to join him in 

saying the Pledge of Allegiance. The Secretary called the roll, and Don Brennan, 

Katherine Coyle, Tim Elder, David LaHood, and Student Trustee Trevor Mileur were 

present. Dr. Robert Ehrich, James Polk, and Sue Yoder were absent. 

Mr. Elder welcomed guests Diane and Chuck Lamb; Gale Thetford, representative from 

the Women’s League of Voters; and Kristina Austin, representative from the Harbinger. 

Recognition 

Dr. Erwin called upon Dr. Margaret Swanson, Vice President for Academic Affairs. 

Dr. Swanson reported that ICC Emergency Medical Services hosted its first 

accreditation visit by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the 

Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) last February. In late September, 

the College was informed that the program was awarded initial accreditation for the 

maximum five years. Dr. Swanson introduced Michael Dant, Program Director, and 

James Bender, Instructor. Mr. Dant advised that ICC’s program is now one of just six 

accredited programs in the State of Illinois and the only accredited program in central 

Illinois. Beginning in January 2013, Emergency Medical students must graduate from a 

CoAEMSP accredited program in order to be eligible to sit for the national licensure 

exam. 

Dr. Erwin and the Trustees congratulated Mr. Dant and Mr. Bender.

Open Session Minutes Page 2 

Citizen Comments—No comments. 

Consent Agenda 

Chair Elder asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda including the minutes of 

the open session of the regular meeting on October 18, 2012, minutes of the closed 

session of the regular meeting on October 18, 2012, personnel recommendations, 

faculty seniority list, purchase report, finance report for October 2012, and monthly bills 

for October 1-31, 2012. Katherine Coyle moved to approve the consent agenda as 

presented, and David LaHood seconded the motion. 

Minutes 

Minutes of the Open Session of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees on 

October 18, 2012, and Minutes of the Closed Session of the Regular Meeting of the 

Board of Trustees on October 18, 2012 (copies on file). 

Personnel Recommendations 

Management—William “Bill” Schwab, Database Reporting Analyst, Institutional 

Research. 

Classified and Service Staff—Jeff Simundic, General Maintenance, Building 

Maintenance, and Bobbie Wraight, Temporary Administrative Assistant, Human 

Resources. 

Faculty Seniority List 

Faculty Seniority list through Fall 2012 (complete copy on file). 

Purchase Report 

• RTU Replacement – Phase I, Illinois Piping Corporation ($1,085,133.00) 

• Chevrolet Volt, Graue, Inc. ($36,368.00) 

Finance Report 

The College’s financial position as of October 31, 2012, reflects negative operating 

results for the first four months of the fiscal year as compared to budget and actual for 

the same period.


Operating revenue is currently lagging behind budgeted expectations. State revenue 

continues to lag as current year scheduled payments of over $2,755,000 are currently 

past due. The State of Illinois still owes nearly $575,000 for 2011-2012 grant payments. 

Property taxes collection percentages are slightly ahead of the prior year. All other 

revenue items are tracking as expected. 

Currently, there is a favorable expenditure variance of $2.2 million or 10.8 percent as 

compared to budget. There are no concerns or negative trends noted through the end of 

the first four months of the year. 

It should also be noted that, as of the end of September, health insurance claim activity 

is up 47.6 percent from last year’s activity. This variance is reflected in the balance 

sheet of the College as the reserve is down $900,000 from last year’s balance. 

Bills 

• Education Fund—$3,446,675.06 

• Operations and Maintenance Fund—$563,488.28 

• Operations and Maintenance Fund Restricted—$905,608.67 

• Auxiliary Fund—$574,364.52 

• Restricted Fund—$234,512.54 

• Audit Fund—$22,373.33 

• Liability, Protection, and Settlement Fund—$263,497.94 

• Public Building Commission Rental Fund—$1,886,049.00 

• Public Building Commission Operations and Maintenance Fund—$64,349.27 

Chair Elder asked for a roll call vote to approve the consent agenda including the 

minutes, personnel recommendations, faculty seniority list, purchase report, finance 

report, and bills. The following Trustees responded “Aye”: Don Brennan, Katherine 

Coyle, David LaHood, Student Trustee Trevor Mileur (advisory vote), and Tim Elder. 

“Nay”: None. Absent: Dr. Robert Ehrich, James Polk, and Sue Yoder. The motion 

passed. 

President’s Report 

Dr. Erwin announced that he recently hosted a meeting with a small group of employees 

and students including Jacob Ballard and Student Trustee Trevor Mileur. The students 

mentioned the need for improved Wi-Fi connectivity on campus. Administration is 

looking into this issue, and there should be an improvement in the near future. Dr. Erwin 

will continue to host the conversation meetings quarterly and will invite different 

employees and students.


Dr. Erwin recently met with the Faculty Leadership and Faculty Senate to present the 

proposed Cabinet title changes and realignment. The organizational charts will be 

revised in the near future. 

Dr. Erwin presented a welcome address at the African American Male Conference on 

Saturday, November 10, 2012, and he recognized Agbara Bryson for his leadership for 

organizing the event. The theme for the conference was “Stop Tripping.” 

Dr. Erwin presented the awards at the conclusion of the first Run 101, also held on 

November 10. There were a total of 161 participants in the 5K and 15K run/walk. 

Proceeds will benefit ICC Educational Foundation scholarships. 

Dr. Erwin announced that the Presidents’ Council met on November 9, 2012, in 

Chicago. Pension reform and the State budget were major topics of concern. 

There have been several State leadership changes including the resignation of 

Dr. George Reid as Executive Director of the Illinois Board of Higher Education on 

October 31, 2012 (Dr. Harry J. Berman has been named Interim Executive Director); 

Dr. Elaine Johnson, ICCB Vice President for Academic Affairs and Workforce 

Development, has announced her plans to resign to pursue a career as a lobbyist; and 

the contract for Geoff Obrzut, ICCB President and Chief Executive Officer, will be up in 

June. 

Copies of the IPEDS Data Feedback Report 2012 were distributed. The survey collects 

data from 7,500 institutions across the United States. Dr. Erwin noted the following 

statistics: 

• ICC’s tuition for 2011-12 was $3,000 compared to $3,654 for the group median. 

• ICC’s graduation rate was 25 percent compared to 21 percent for the comparison 

group. 

• ICC’s full-time equivalent staff was 347 compared to 533 for the comparison 

group. 

Dr. Erwin shared the PowerPoint presentation presented at the Presidents’ Council 

meeting regarding budget and grant formulas. The State of Illinois currently owes ICC 

$4.5 million. The College has not received any payments for the current fiscal year, and 

the State still owes $575,000 for the last fiscal year. 

Educational Foundation 

Committee Chair Katherine Coyle announced that the newly formed Alumni Advisory 

Group held their first meeting on November 13, 2012.


Tim Elder asked if there were any scholarships that had not been awarded. Robin 

Ballard, Vice President of the ICC Educational Foundation and Chief Development 

Officer, responded that there are just a few scholarships still available, but they have 

very specific criteria. 

Teaching/Learning 

Committee Chair David LaHood called upon Dr. William Tammone, Provost, to provide 

more information on the sabbatical requests. Dr. Tammone responded that the 

Sabbatical Selection Panel met and reviewed the five sabbatical requests. The Panel 

recommends granting sabbatical leaves for Kelly Thannum and Gary Hale. 

Ms. Thannum requests sabbatical leave for the Fall 2013 semester in order to complete 

her master’s degree in mathematics. For this project, Professor Thannum has chosen 

an analysis, evaluation, and improvement of ICC’s MAT 092 course. Professor Hale 

requests sabbatical for the Fall 2013 semester in order to go through the process of 

self-publishing a book he has written via multiple forms of media including audiobook, 

e-book, iPad-specific multimedia book, and traditional print. 

Mr. LaHood made a motion from committee to approve the Sabbatical Selection Panel 

recommendation to approve sabbatical leaves for Kelly Thannum and Gary Hale for the 

Fall 2013 semester. 

Chair Elder asked for a roll call vote, and the following Trustees responded “Aye”: 

Don Brennan, Katherine Coyle, David LaHood, Student Trustee Trevor Mileur (advisory 

vote), and Tim Elder. “Nay”: None. Absent: Dr. Robert Ehrich, James Polk, and 

Sue Yoder. The motion passed. 

Student Life 

Student Trustee Trevor Mileur reported that students are looking forward to 

Thanksgiving break November 20-25, 2012. Classes will resume on November 26, and 

finals will be held December 10-14 with graduation on December 15. The spring 

semester classes will begin on January 14, 2013. 

A Green Expo was held on October 19 at the ICC North Campus. Assistant Professor 

Kristin Jacobson and students have been planting trees on campus. The Horticulture 

Club poinsettia sale will be held December 3 in the Atrium. Student Activities hosted a 

Halloween fest on October 30. 

Mr. Mileur attended the ICCB SAC meeting in Chicago on November 9-10, 2012, and 

the group is focusing on a MAP grant initiative.


A Veterans Day event was held on November 12, and the 182 nd Air Lift Wing Honor 

Guard presented the colors. Two ICC students who are also veterans spoke. 

The women’s volleyball team finished third at the regional tournament. The men’s 

soccer team has advanced in the national tournament. The basketball season is just 

starting, but the women are undefeated to date. 

Student Services 

Committee Chair David LaHood called upon Angie Dreessen, Director of Enrollment 

Services, in the absence of Guy Goodman, Vice President of Student Affairs. 

Ms. Dreessen advised that administration recommends the approval of the Financial Aid 

policy and also the College Email Address policy. To date, credit hour enrollment for 

Spring 2013 stands at 49,220.5, which is 57.1 percent of the goal. 

Mr. LaHood made a motion from committee to approve the Financial Aid policy as 

presented. 





Mr. LaHood moved to approve the Email Address policy as presented. 





Finance 

Committee Chair Katherine Coyle stated that the Finance Report was previously 

approved under the consent agenda. Ms. Coyle called upon Bruce Budde, Treasurer 

and Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance, to provide more 

information regarding the tax levy. Mr. Budde explained that the tax levy as presented is 

slightly higher than the prior year mainly due to the anticipation of flat equalized 

assessed valuation. The tax levy is calculated based on ICCB guidelines. 

Ms. Coyle moved to approve Resolution No. 2012-10: Additional Tax Levy Pursuant to 

110 ILCS 805/3-14.3.


WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 514 has received 

notice from the Illinois Community College Board (“ICCB”) that at the ICCB’s 

September 21, 2012 meeting, the ICCB certified that Illinois Central College was 

(1) eligible to receive equalization grants either in fiscal year 2012 or fiscal year 2013, 

and (2) had combined educational and operations and maintenance purposes tax rates 

less than 25.83 cents per $100 of equalized assessed valuation; and 

WHEREAS, the ICCB certified that Illinois Central College was, therefore, eligible to 

levy at a combined educational and operations and maintenance purposes rate up to 

and including 25.83 cents per $100 of equalized assessed valuation in accordance with 

the provisions of Section 3-14.3 of the Public Community College Act; and 

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees agree that it is in the best interests of Illinois Central 

College to levy such additional tax. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF 

COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NO. 514 as follows: 

1. The Board of Trustees intends to levy at a combined educational and operations and 

maintenance purposes tax rate of 25.83 cents per $100 of equalized assessed 

valuation pursuant to the provisions of Section 3-14.3 of the Public Community 

College Act (110 ILCS 805/3-14.3) and the Certification of Eligibility for Additional 

Tax Levy from the ICCB, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1. 

2. The Board of Trustees directs the Board Secretary to cause to be published in the 

Peoria Journal Star this Resolution and the notice set forth in Section 3-14.3 of the 

Public Community College Act. 

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Petition may be filed with the Secretary of the 

Board of Trustees of Community College No. District 514, known as Illinois Central 

College, One College Drive, Room L-420, East Peoria, IL 61635, on or before 

December 20, 2012, signed by 25,681 registered voters of the Community College 

District No. 514 requesting that the proposition to levy such additional taxes as 

authorized by Section 3-14.3 of the Public Community College Act be submitted to the 

voters of the District at the election scheduled for April 9, 2013. If such petition with the 

requisite number of signatures and which is otherwise valid is filed with the Secretary of 

the Board of Trustees on or before December 20, 2012, as set forth above, then the 

District shall not be authorized to levy such additional taxes as permitted by Section 

3-14.3 until the proposition has been submitted to and approved by a majority of the 

voters voting on the proposition. If no such petition with the requisite number of 

signatures and which is otherwise valid is filed within such thirty (30) day period, then 

the District shall be authorized to levy such additional taxes as provided for the 

purposes expressed in Section 3-14.3. 

ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 15th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2012.


Chair Elder asked for a roll call vote to approve Resolution No. 2012-10, and the 

following Trustees responded “Aye”: Don Brennan, Katherine Coyle, David LaHood, 

Student Trustee Trevor Mileur (advisory vote), and Tim Elder. “Nay”: None. Absent: 

Dr. Robert Ehrich, James Polk, and Sue Yoder. The motion passed. 

Ms. Coyle moved to approve Resolution No. 2012-11: 2013-2014 Protection, Health 

and Safety Projects and Energy Conservation Projects. 

WHEREAS, the College has determined it necessary to proceed with the following 

project: 

Academic Building Rooftop Replacement - Phase 2 $1,448,000 

Site Electrical Medium Voltage Replace - Phase 1 450,000 

Parking Lot 7 Improvement - Phase 7 1,487,565 

$3,385,565 

AND WHEREAS, such determination has been made that the condition of the facilities 

relating to the above pose a hazard to individuals, such determination having been 

made on the basis of a study performed by a licensed architect/engineer; 

AND WHEREAS, the Board has determined that there are not sufficient funds available 

in the Operations and Maintenance Fund of the District, and no funds will be requested 

from the State. 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Community 

College District No. 514 of Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, McLean, Bureau, 

Logan, Livingston, Mason and Stark Counties, Illinois, that the District levy a Protection, 

Health and Safety Tax to pay for this project and that this project be treated as solely 

locally funded. 

ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 15th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2012. 





Ms. Coyle moved to approve Resolution No. 2012-12: Tax Levy. 

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 514 has duly 

adopted the budget and appropriation resolutions for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 

2012, and ending June 30, 2013, showing the amounts budgeted and appropriated for 

educational purposes and operations and maintenance purposes for said fiscal year;


AND WHEREAS, said budget and appropriation resolutions show that for said fiscal 

year this Board will require for educational purposes the sum of $54,389,890 and for 

operations and maintenance purposes the sum of $8,400,099 for said fiscal year. 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Community 

College District No. 514 of Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, McLean, Bureau, 

Logan, Livingston, Mason and Stark Counties, State of Illinois, that this Board does 

hereby levy against all taxable property in this district for the year 2012 to be collected 

in the year 2013 and allocated and recognized in fiscal year 2014 the sum of 

$13,542,259 for educational purposes, the sum of $3,385,565 for operations and 

maintenance purposes, the sum of $3,900,000 for Local Government and 

Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act purposes, the sum of $482,051 for Social 

Security and Medicare insurance purposes, the sum of $160,000 for financial audit 

purposes, the sum of $650,000 Workers’ Compensation Act purposes, the sum of 

$80,000 for Unemployment Compensation Act purposes, and the sum of $3,385,565 for 

Protection, Health and Life Safety purposes. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chair and Secretary of this Board be and they 

are hereby authorized and directed to execute and file with the County Clerks of Peoria, 

Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, McLean, Bureau, Logan, Livingston, Mason and Stark 

Counties, State of Illinois, certificates of tax levy showing the above amounts. 

ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 15 th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2012. 





Facilities and Technology 

In the absence of Facilities Committee Chair James Polk, Mr. Elder called upon 

Bruce Budde, Treasurer and Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance. 

Mr. Budde explained that the Life Safety project amendment project to transfer 

remaining monies from the North – Parking Lot 1 – Phase II project to the North – 

Parking Lot 1 Improvement – Phase IV project to cover the increase to the budget is 

standard procedure. In addition, administration is submitting six project statements 

declaring final construction compliance for approval. 

Mr. Don Brennan moved that the Board of Trustees approve Resolution No. 2012-13: 

2011-2012 and 2010-2011 Protection, Health and Safety Conservation Projects 

Amendment.


WHEREAS, the College originally approved on the 18th of November 2010 and19th of 

November 2009, projects under the Health and Life Safety Act; 

AND WHEREAS, taxes have been levied against the equalized assessed valuation of 

the district for the year of 2011 and 2010 to pay for such projects; 

AND WHEREAS, the College finds it necessary to move monies from the Parking Lot 1 

Improvements – Phase V project to fund the Parking Lot 1 Improvements – Phase IV 

project; 

AND WHEREAS, the College finds it necessary to increase the funding for the Parking 

Lot 1 Improvements – Phase IV project. 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF 

COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NO. 514 FINDS IT NECESSARY TO 

REALLOCATE PROJECT DOLLARS AS FOLLOWS: 

Parking Lot 1 Improvements – 

Phase V (2011-12 – 514-T- 

2119-1210) 

Parking Lot 1 Improvements – 

Phase IV (2010-11 – 514-T- 

2052-1209) 

Current Transferred Transfer Amended 

Budget From To Project 

$ 870,140 $ 58,877.80 -- $ 811,262.20 

$1,000,000 -- $58,877.80 $1,058,877.80 

ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 15th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2012. 





Don Brennan made a motion to approve the Final Construction Compliance Forms and 

forward to the ICCB for the following projects: 

Dogwood Hall – Culinary Arts Institute (0024-1009) 

Maple Hall Renovation (0025-1009) 

Hickory Hall Corporate and Community Education (0026-1009) 

Security System Improvements (2053-1209) 

Roof Replacement (2161-1111) 

Science Lab Renovation – 325-A (2163-1111)


Chair Elder asked for a roll call vote to approve the Final Construction Compliance 

Forms, and the following Trustees responded “Aye”: Don Brennan, Katherine Coyle, 

David LaHood, Student Trustee Trevor Mileur (advisory vote), and Tim Elder. “Nay”: 

None. Absent: Dr. Robert Ehrich, James Polk, and Sue Yoder. The motion passed. 

Human Resources 

Chair Elder stated that the personnel recommendations were previously approved 

under the consent agenda. 

Marketing 

Committee Chair Don Brennan reported that billboards can be seen around the Peoria 

area, and the newsletter included a detailed update. Mr. Brennan recently attended a 

Marketing and Communication Department staff meeting. 

Dr. Cheryl Fliege, Vice President for Marketing and Communications, announced that 

an alert messaging system will be tested in the near future, and a test message will be 

sent to everyone with an ICC e-mail address. 

Diversity 

Committee Chair Don Brennan advised that updates were included in the newsletter 

and congratulated Dr. Rita Ali, Vice President of Diversity, International, and Adult 

Programming, on the receipt of a $250,000 grant. 

Dr. Ali explained that the grant will be used for the “Emerging Leaders” project designed 

to increase retention and graduation of African-American students within 

career/technical, certificate, and associate degree programs. The grant will fund three 

advisors to provide various support services. The grant will operate from December 2, 

2012, through November 30, 2013. 

Strategic Planning 

Committee Chair Don Brennan reported that the College hired a new staff member in 

the Institutional Research Department. Aimee Cook, Executive Director of Institutional 

Research and Planning, introduced Bill Schwab, Database Reporting Analyst.


Committee of the Whole 

Mr. Elder stated that in accordance with legislation, the minutes of the College’s 

Executive Committee meetings through June 2012 have been reviewed by the chair, 

vice chair, administration, and legal counsel. Mr. Elder moved to open the minutes for 

June 29, 2006, February 15, 2007, April 19, 2007, June 21, 2007, December 13, 2007, 

May 1, 2009, May 21, 2009, August 20, 2009, September 16, 2010, and 

December 15, 2011. All other minutes will be maintained as “closed.” 




Sue Yoder. The motion passed 

Mr. Elder moved that the Board of Trustees authorize the destruction of verbatim 

recordings for November 18, 2010, December 16, 2010, January 20, 2011, 

February 17, 2011, February 18, 2011, March 17, 2011, and April 29, 2011. The 

verbatim recordings have been kept on file for 18 months, and the Board has approved 

written minutes of the closed sessions, which include date, time, and location of 

meetings, the members of the Board of Trustees present or absent, and a summary of 

discussions. 

Chair Elder asked for a roll call vote, and the following Trustees responded “Aye”: Don 

Brennan, Katherine Coyle, David LaHood, Student Trustee Trevor Mileur (advisory 



ICCTA/ACCT 

Don Brennan attended the ICCTA meeting held November 9-10, 2012, in Chicago. 

Topics of concern included the State budget and pension reform. It was also noted that 

community colleges have been designated as locations where abandoned infants can 

be left. Bruce Budde advised that the College has the appropriate signage in place near 

the Campus Safety and Security office. 

Unfinished Business—No report. 

New Business—No report. 

Announcements—No announcements.


At 4:15 p.m., Chair Elder moved the Board conduct a closed session to discuss the 

appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of 

specific employees of the College (Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act); to discuss 

pending or probable litigation against or on behalf of the College (Section 2(c)(11) of the 

Open Meetings Act); and to discuss Board self-evaluation, practices and procedures or 

professional ethics (Section 2(c(16) of the Open Meetings Act). David LaHood 

seconded the motion. 

Chair Elder requested a roll call vote, and the following Trustees responded “Aye”: 




Dr. Erwin requested Bruce Budde, Dr. William Tammone, and Dr. Margaret Swanson 

remain for closed session. All other staff members and guests were excused. A break 

was taken from 4:15 to 4:20 p.m. 

(Closed Session) 

Adjournment 

At 4:45 p.m., Chair Elder entertained a motion to adjourn. David LaHood moved that the 

Board of Trustees adjourn closed session and adjourn the meeting. Katherine Coyle 

seconded the motion. Mr. Elder asked for a voice vote, and the meeting was adjourned. 

The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for Thursday, 

December 20, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the Founders Room (211A) on the East Peoria 

Campus. 

Paula Fraley 

Secretary to the Board of Trustees

ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE

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