LLCC Board of Trustees Regular Meeting September 23, 2015
Craig Findley, Chair Jerry Wesley, Vice Chair Dennis Shackelford, Secretary Jeff Fulgenzi Kent Gray Wayne Rosenthal Justin Reichert Madison Baker, Student Trustee Charlotte Warren, President
BOARD OF TRUSTEES LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT #526
PUBLIC HEARING ON FY 2016 COLLEGE BUDGET WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 5:15 P.M. LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROBERT H. STEPHENS ROOM
AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Immediately Following Public Hearing on the Budget I.
Preliminary Matters A. B. C. D. E.
II.
Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Adoption of Agenda of the September 23, 2015 Meeting Introductions and Recognitions Hearing of Citizens
Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 26, 2015 .......... 6 B. Ratify Payment of Bi-Monthly Checks and the August Treasurer’s Report .............................................................................................. 19 C. Out-of-State Travel 1. Ratification of Out-of-State Travel ................................................. 20 2. Approval of Out-of-State Travel ..................................................... 21 D. Budget/Financial Items E. Purchasing F. Contracts/Agreements 1. Monthly Training Contract/Clinical Agreement Status Report........ 23 2. Ferrilli Information Group Consulting Services .............................. 28 G. Monthly Grant Status Report H. Facility Leases I. Construction Items 1. Sidewalk Lighting – Change Order ................................................ 30 2. Sangamon Hall Exterior Stair Replacement – Change Order........ 32 3. Removal and Replacement of Sidewalk to the Hamilton Area Contractor Recommendation ...................................................... 34 J. Other Items
III.
Action Agenda A. B. C. D.
Policies Academic Services Division Items Student Services Division Items Administrative Services Division Items 1. Fiscal Year 2016 Budgets ............................................................. 37 E. Information Technology Systems Items F. Workforce Development and Community Education Items G. Executive Division Items
IV.
Information Items A. Staff Reports 1. Academic Services 2. Student Services 3. Administrative Services a. Position Vacancies and Hires .................................................. 41 b. Construction Progress Update ................................................. 42 c. Monthly Financial Report 4. Information Technology Systems 5. Workforce Development and Community Education 6. Executive Division a. Review of Agenda Master Calendar......................................... 45 B. President’s Report C. Report from Faculty Senate D. Report from Faculty Association E. Report from Classified Staff F. Report from Professional Staff G. Report from Facilities Services Council H. Chairman’s Report I. Secretary’s Report J. Foundation Report K. Other Board Members’ Reports
V.
Strategic Discussion
VI.
Executive Session
VII.
Actions from Open/Executive Session
VIII.
Adjournment
I. Preliminary Matters
II. Consent Agenda
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT #526
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Lincoln Land Community College, Illinois Community College District #526 was held on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 5:17 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room of the main campus with Chairman Findley presiding, with Chairman Findley presiding. . I. Preliminary Matters A. Roll Call Members present were Mr. Rosenthal, Mr. Wesley, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Shackelford, and Mr. Findley. Ms. Baker, and Mr. Gray joined the meeting in progress. Mr. Reichert joined the meeting via phone. Chairman Findley indicated that Mr. Reichert was unable to attend tonight’s meeting due to business obligations and has requested to join the meeting via teleconference.
MOTION NO. 08-26-15-1: Mr. Fulgenzi moved to allow Mr. Reichert to join the August 26, 2015 Board of Trustees meeting via teleconference. Mr. Wesley seconded. Those members voting aye were Mr. Rosenthal, Mr. Wesley, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Shackelford, and Mr. Findley. PASSED B. Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Findley asked Mr. Rosenthal to lead the audience in the pledge of allegiance. C. Adoption of Agenda of the August 26, 2015 Meeting
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MOTION NO. 08-26-15-2: Mr. Fulgenzi moved to adopt the agenda of the August 26, 2015 meeting. Mr. Wesley seconded. Those members voting aye were Mr. Reichert, Mr. Rosenthal, Mr. Wesley, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Shackelford, and Mr. Findley. PASSED D. Introductions and Recognitions 1. Introduction of New Faculty Members Dr. Tepatti, Vice President of Academic Services, introduced the three new faculty members in attendance at tonight’s Board meeting, providing a brief synopsis of each. They are: Britta Lothary – Nursing Adrienne Range – Biology Gregory Snyder – Chemistry Dr. Tepatti also provided a brief review of two additional new faculty members; Gretchen Conway, Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor, and Kimberly Hoffman, Surgical Technology Instructor, who will be recommended for hire later in tonight’s meeting. Ms. Conway and Ms. Hoffman were unable to attend the Board meeting. Ms. Baker joined the meeting at 5:23 p.m. E. Hearing of Citizens - None II.
Consent Agenda
MOTION NO. 08-26-15-3: Mr. Wesley moved to: approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 22, 2015; ratify disbursements of the bi-monthly checks, E-Commerce Refunds, ACH and Wire transactions checks issued during July 2015 and ratify the June 30,2015 and July 31, 2015 Treasurer's Report;
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approve ratification of out-of-state travel for the attached list of individuals; approve out-of-state travel for the attached list of employees; ratify the resolution permanently transferring $295,842.80 from the Education Fund to the Auxiliary Fund, $908,727.45 from the Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Restricted Fund, and $1,261,025.64 from the Education Fund to the Restricted Fund; approve a purchase order to Party Time Limousine/IL Charter to provide transportation for our Fall & Winter Athletic Travel in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of Invitation to Bid #FY2016-6; approve the payment of the CARLI Database and I-Share Assessment Membership Fees and the blanket purchase order for 18 electronic databases, electronic book package, electronic journals and link resolver; approve the blanket purchase order for print periodical subscriptions and electronic journals through EBSCO; and ratify the contract with the Department of Central Management Services in the amount of $48,000; approve the contract with the Springfield Fire Department inthe amount of $24,200; approve the Credit Hour Agreement with Levi, Ray, & Shoup, Inc.; approve the Clinical Site Agreement with Southern Illinois University; approve the Clinical Site Agreement with the Sangamon County Department of Public Health.
Mr. Fulgenzi seconded. Those members voting aye were Ms. Baker (advisory), Mr. Reichert, Mr. Rosenthal, Mr. Wesley, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Shackelford, and Mr. Findley. PASSED III.
Action Agenda A. Policies – None B. Academic Services Division Items - None C. Student Services Division Items – None D. Administrative Services Division Items 1. Program and Other Fee Changes
The current tuition fee for LLCC’s Truck Driver Training Program has been in effect since 2008, with no increase. The cost of delivering this program has continually increased over the last seven years, which has prompted a recommendation to increase 8
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tuition from $3,500 to $3,900, effective January 1, 2016. This increase will allow LLCC to be competitively priced in comparison with other Truck Driver Training Programs in central Illinois. A request is made to adjust the fees listed below, effective January 1, 2016: Proficiency Exam Fee Proficiency Credit External Licensing Credit
$20 per exam $50 per course $50 per course
This fee adjustment will allow consistency of LLCC practices, while being cognizant of the national trend of allowing students to utilize their competency based and life experience skills, in reaching their educational goals. Mr. Gray joined the meeting at 5:38 p.m.
MOTION NO. 08-26-15-4: Mr. Gray moved to set the tuition rate of the Truck Driver Training Program at $3,900, the Proficiency Exam Fee at $20 per exam, the Proficiency Credit fee at $50 per course, and the External Licensing Credit Fee at $50 per course, all effective January 1, 2016. Mr. Rosenthal seconded. Those members voting aye were Mr. Gray, Ms. Baker (advisory), Mr. Reichert, Mr. Rosenthal, Mr. Wesley, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Shackelford, and Mr. Findley. PASSED E. Information Technology Systems Items - None F. Workforce Development and Community Education Items – None G. Executive Division Items - None IV.
Information Items A. Staff Reports 1. Academic Services - None 2. Student Services – None 3. Administrative Services - None 9
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a. Position Vacancies and Hires This item has been updated to reflect one additional resignation. b. Construction Progress Update Due to weather delays the Masonry project is not yet complete, but Pulliam Masonry was very considerate in completing the noisy, grinding work, prior to the start of the Fall semester, to lessen any disruption with classes. They will continue with the finishing work on Menard Hall. Dr. Warren noted the Capital City Training Center Parking Lot and Sidewalk Lighting projects are now complete. c. Monthly Financial Report - None 4. Information Technology Systems – None 5. Workforce Development and Community Education - None 6. Executive Division a. Review of Agenda Master Calendar The final FY 2016 Budget will be presented for adoption at the September Board of Trustees meeting. B. President’s Report The semester has begun and approximately 150 new students attended the Welcome Luncheon on August 19. Staff volunteers have been busy assisting students in locating classrooms and navigating the buildings. LLCC’s Student Life department sponsored a full week of activities to welcome students. Unfortunately, as predicted, enrollment for the fall semester is down around 7.6% in credit hours and 7.2% in headcount, which follows a nationwide trend. The biggest loss is in general education transfer courses, with Healthcare programs remaining stable, and Workforce programs showing only a small reduction in enrollment numbers. Dr. Warren noted the tremendous effort and hard work LLCC’s Public Relations and Marketing and Student Services departments have put forth and stated LLCC’s reduction in enrollment is not for the lack of effort, noting many of our cohorts are experiencing enrollment declines between 12-18%. LLCC will focus on student retention, as it continues to work diligently, strengthening our current programs, and helping students enrolled in development study programs to succeed in reaching their educational goals.
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Convocation was held on August 21, for all College faculty and staff. In her address, Dr. Warren discussed the budget challenges of the next academic year, noting the State’s financial struggles and LLCC’s lower enrollment numbers. All employees were reminded of their importance and were encouraged to reach out and do everything possible to help LLCC students succeed. The Sustainability team launched its “Think Before You Print” campaign, promoting a goal of a 30% college-wide reduction in printing and paper usage. LLCC has been working with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce to determine ways in which the College can assist and partner with Standard Aero, in their expansion and growth in Springfield. Standard Aero has created five paid internships with LLCC and hopes to have more. Dr. Warren will meet with representatives from the Standard Aero, the Chamber, and DECO, to discuss future opportunities. Dr. Warren attended an Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Strategic Planning Retreat in early August where a SWOT Analysis was conducted. They discussed the challenges they face. ICCTA is vital and instrumental in lobbying for community colleges. Congressman Rodney Davis’ office invited Dr. Warren to serve on a panel on Workforce Development that will convene in Springfield, on August 27. On August 12, Dr. Warren participated with State Legislators and other higher education leaders, to kick-off the 50th Anniversary Observance of the Illinois Public Community College Act. The event was held at Joliet Junior College, which is recognized as the nation’s first public junior college. LLCC has purchased and installed 11 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) campuswide at LLCC-Springfield and at all LLCC Outreach Centers. There will be one AED in every LLCC building and police car, with two being placed in larger buildings. In addition LLCC’s Police department will offer AED/CPR training to interested faculty and staff. LLCC’s Workforce Development department partnered with the University of Illinois Extension to conduct high tunnel vegetable production research last winter, and produced a series of videos on building garden beds, planting, growing, pest management and harvesting. These research videos, which were funded through a sustainable agriculture grant, are now available to educators and interested farmers. LLCC was honored by the West Central Illinois Breastfeeding Task Force with its “Breastfeeding is Smart Business” award, recognizing LLCC’s efforts in providing a private lactation room to nursing mothers.
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LLCC was represented at the Illinois State Fair with Art Professor, Al Shull and his graphite drawing, “Izzy Among the Garden,” placing third in the Illinois State Fair Professional Art Exhibit. Several culinary employees served as judges and/or demonstrators during the fair. Members of the Agriculture Club, and Livestock Judging Team, worked at the fair cleaning livestock barns, and student athletic team members parked cars, as part of their fundraising activities. LLCC-Beardstown hosted a Chamber Business After Hours on August 6. LLCCTaylorville hosted a Community Open House at the newly renovated North Building on August 10. On August 17, LLCC’s Public Relations and Marketing Department held an Open House at the Workforce Careers Center in conjunction with a WQLZ Radio Station broadcast. A photography exhibit by local photographer, Carrie Beard, entitled “Paradigm” is on display in the Murray Art Gallery through September 17. C. Report from Faculty Senate - None D. Report from Faculty Association - None E. Report from Classified Staff - None F. Report from Professional Staff - None G. Report from Facilities Services Council - None H. Chairman’s Report - None I. Secretary’s Report - None J. Foundation Report - None K. Other Board Members’ Reports Mr. Wesley reported he will be attending the September Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) meeting, where some very significant issues will be discussed, including the future of ICCTA. He will provide an update from the ICCTA meeting at the September LLCC Board of Trustees meeting. Mr. Reichert chose to take a recess from the meeting during the Strategic Presentation but requested to join the meeting again when the Board of Trustees entered into the Executive Session portion of the meeting.
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V.
Strategic Discussion A. Museum Presentation
Ms. Janet Semanik, Development Specialist with the LLCC Foundation, presented an overview of LLCC’s Phillip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum, which she coordinates. Phillip Trutter, a local architect, and his wife, traveled the world, visiting more than 100 countries and principalities, collecting art, mementoes, coins, furniture, jewelry, artifacts and other cultural items. It was Mr. Trutter’s wish to share their vast collection of world treasures with those who didn’t have the opportunity to travel as he and his wife did. Upon his death the Trutter’s collection was bequeathed to LLCC, along with a cash gift of $1.6 million, which stipulated one-third of the gift would fund scholarships and the remaining two-thirds used toward establishing a museum to display the Trutter collection, benefitting students, faculty, staff, and the entire community. The LLCC Foundation raised a cash match of $321,000, which allowed the creation of the Trutter Museum and provides funding to support the day to day operations of the museum. The Trutter Museum opened on the LLCC-Springfield campus in 2004 allowing the unique and inspiring Trutter collection to be displayed, fulfilling Mr. Trutter’s wish. Ms. Semanik explained the collection is so vast that only portions can be displayed at one time, with the most recent exhibit “Small World” opening on September 25. VI.
Executive Session
MOTION NO. 08-26-15-5: Mr. Gray moved to hold an executive session for the purposes of discussing personnel issues, collective bargaining, real estate, student discipline, pending or imminent legal issues. Mr. Mr. Shackelford seconded. Those members voting aye were Mr. Gray, Ms. Baker (advisory), Mr. Rosenthal, Mr. Wesley, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Shackelford, and Mr. Findley. PASSED Mr. Reichert rejoined the meeting.
MOTION NO. 08-26-15-6: Mr. Gray moved to return to open session. Mr. Findley seconded.
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Those members voting aye were Mr. Gray, Ms. Baker (advisory), Mr. Reichert, Mr. Rosenthal, Mr. Wesley, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Shackelford, and Mr. Findley. PASSED VII.
Actions from Executive Session
MOTION NO. 08-26-15-7: Mr. Gray moved to approve the attached employment recommendations. Mr. Fulgenzi seconded. Those members voting aye were Mr. Gray, Ms. Baker (advisory), Mr. Reichert, Mr. Rosenthal, Mr. Wesley, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Shackelford, and Mr. Findley. PASSED VIII.
Adjournment
MOTION NO. 08-26-15-8: Mr. Shackelford moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Gray seconded. Those members voting aye were Mr. Gray, Ms. Baker (advisory), Mr. Reichert, Mr. Rosenthal, Mr. Wesley, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Shackelford, and Mr. Findley. PASSED The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
__________________________ Chairman Findley
__________________________ Secretary Shackelford
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Members, LLCC Board of Trustees
FROM:
Charlotte J. Warren President
SUBJECT:
Ratification of Out-of-State Travel
DATE:
August 26, 2015
Name Dietz, Jim & Volleyball Team
Meeting Trip to Kansas
Location Overland Park, KS
Date August 2122, 2015
Account Team Travel
Jozaitis, Judy
American College Testing Work Ready Communities
Atlanta, GA
August 1720, 2015
Lovekamp, Janice
Accreditation Review Providence August 13Council on Education RI & 18, 2015 in Surgical Technology Bangor, ME and Surgical Assisting Site Visits
Smock, Cynthia
American Society of Weston, FL Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists Annual Conference
Paid by Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Paid by Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Faculty Allocation & Faculty Development
(Approx. 14 Students)
July 29-Aug 1, 2015
Amount $1,724
$0
$0
$1,212
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Members, LLCC Board of Trustees
FROM:
Charlotte J. Warren President
SUBJECT:
Approval of Out-of-State Travel
DATE:
August 26, 2015
Name Beckmier, Craig and Animal Evaluation Club
Meeting Heimer Invitational
Location Mexico, MO
Account Club Trip
Amount $390*
Beckmier, Craig and Animal Evaluation Club
National Barrow Show
Austin, MN
Club Trip
$1,240*
Beckmier, Craig and Animal Evaluation Club
Flint Hills/Aksarben Contest Manhattan, KS & Lincoln, NE
Club Trip
$1,250*
Beckmier, Craig and Animal Evaluation Club
Boilermaker Classic & Stockman
West Lafayette, Club Trip IN
$1,310*
Beckmier, Craig and Animal Evaluation Club
Kansas City Royal
Kansas City, MO
Club Trip
$870*
Beckmier, Craig and Animal Evaluation Club
North American Louisville, KY International Livestock Expo
Club Trip
$1,700*
Dietz, Jim & Volleyball Team
Trip to Iowa
Marshalltown, IA
Team Travel
$1,724
Findley, Craig
Association of Community College Trustees Leadership Congress Society for College and University Planning Regional Conference
San Diego, CA
Trustee
$2,952
Columbus, OH
Administrative
$1,720
(Approx. 11 Students)
(Approx. 11 Students)
(Approx. 8 Students)
(Approx. 11 Students)
(Approx. 8 Students)
(Approx. 8 Students)
(Approx. 14 Students)
Frederick, Lesley
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Liesen, Diane
Accreditation Association of Honolulu, HI Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting
Maskey, Cynthia
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Accreditation Visit Council for Advancement and Support of EducationCommunity College Advancement Conference National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships Annual Conference National Council of Continuing Education & Training Annual Conference American Association for Women in Community Colleges Women’s Conference
Sanders, Karen
Stallman, Scott
Stout, Jamie Warren, Charlotte
*Club Funds
$0
Anaheim, CA
Paid by American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine Paid by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Administrative
Denver, CO
Administrative
$2,157
Portland, OR
Administrative
$1,237
St. Michaels, MD
Administrative
$2,120
Orlando, FL
$0 $2,003
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Members, LLCC Board of Trustees
FROM:
Charlotte J. Warren President
SUBJECT:
Employment Recommendations
DATE:
August 26, 2015
We recommend the following personnel actions:
FACULTY A.
Approve the employment of Ms. Gretchen Conway as Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor. Ms. Conway has a Master of Occupational Therapy from St. Ambrose University and ten years of experience as an occupational therapist. Her employment will be effective September 14, 2015, and placement will be on Column Masters, Step 10 of the 2014-15 faculty salary schedule. A copy of her resume is attached. Please note that placement has been made on the current salary schedule and once faculty contract negotiations are complete, there may be an adjustment based on the new negotiated salary schedule for 2005-16.
B.
Approve the one-semester, non-tenure track employment of Ms. Kimberly Hoffman as Surgical Technology Instructor. Ms. Hoffman is a Certified Surgical Technologist with four years of experience in the field. She is presently a surgical technologist clinical site assistant at LLCC. Her employment will be effective August 24, 2015, and placement will be on Column Bachelors, Step 4 of the 2014-15 faculty salary schedule. A copy of her resume is attached. Please note that placement has been made on the current salary schedule and once faculty contract negotiations are complete, there may be an adjustment based on the new negotiated salary schedule for 2005-16.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Members, LLCC Board of Trustees
FROM:
Charlotte J. Warren President
SUBJECT:
Ratify Payments of All Cash Disbursements for August and the August Treasurer’s Report
DATE:
September 23, 2015
In accordance with Lincoln Land Community College Board of Trustees Policy 6.1, the following items are available in the President’s Office and Vice President, Administrative Services Office for your review and subsequent action: A. The Cash Disbursement Register including the Check Register of bimonthly accounts payable checks, E-commerce refunds, ACH and Wire transactions issued during August 2015 (payments for purchase order payments, equipment, supplies, lease payments, maintenance agreements, travel, employee reimbursements, membership dues, subscriptions, club vouchers, medical claim payments, pre-paid purchase orders, and time sensitive payment due dates – generally, items included under Board Policy 6.6). B. The Treasurer’s Report for the month ending August 31, 2015.
MOTION: Ratify disbursements of the bi-monthly checks, E-commerce refunds, ACH and Wire transactions issued during August 2015 and ratify the August 31, 2015 Treasurer’s Report.
McDonald/Longhta
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Members, LLCC Board of Trustees
FROM:
Charlotte J. Warren President
SUBJECT:
Ratification of Out-of-State Travel
DATE:
September 23, 2015
Name Howerter, Wendy
Meeting Location Date Competency Based Washington, September Education – Council DC 14-16, 2015 for Adult & Experiential Learning
Account Administrative
Amount $1,374
Parton, Rebecca
Competency Based Education – Council for Adult Experiential Learning
Administrative
$1,299
McDonald/Patarozzi/Curry
Washington, September DC 14-16, 2015
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Members, LLCC Board of Trustees
FROM:
Charlotte J. Warren President
SUBJECT:
Approval of Out-of-State Travel
DATE:
September 23, 2015
Name
Chernosky, Amy Clevenger, Julie Franzen, Melissa Humphrey, Tim Johnson, Leslie JohnsonTillman, Tameka Kujawa, Tricia Murphy, Janelle Robert, Marie and Logger Activities Board (Approx. 6 Students) Schoonover, Casey Vinzant, John
Meeting
On Course Workshop I National College Learning Center Association National Academic Advising Association National Conference Great Lakes Leadership Academy Title IX Coordinator/Investigator Training On Course Workshop I
Location
Account
Amount
Baltimore, MD Professional Development Milwaukee, Administrative WI
$1,739
Las Vegas, NV
Professional Development
$1,441
Dearborn, MI
Administrative
$3,779
Arlington, TX
Administrative
$1,990
$1,439
Baltimore, MD Faculty Development
$1,739
Indianapolis, Administrative IN Davenport, IA Administrative
$908
Coralville, IA
Student Organization Trip
$3,422*
Dell World 2015
Austin, TX
Staff Development
$1,628
American Collegiate Moot Court Association Upper Midwest Moot Court Tournament
Iowa City, IA
Faculty Development
$208
Assessment Institute Radiology Educators of the Midwest Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities
McDonald/Patarozzi/Curry
$257
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Walbert, Greg
National Council for Marketing and public Relations District 3 Conference
Fort Wayne, IN
Professional Development
Watkins, Danyle
On Course Workshop I
Baltimore, MD Faculty Development
$1,739
Whalen, Lynn
National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 3 Conference
Fort Wayne, IN
$571
Administrative
$646
*Student Life Fees
McDonald/Patarozzi/Curry
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Members, LLCC Board of Trustees
FROM:
Charlotte J. Warren President
SUBJECT:
Monthly Training Contract/Clinical Agreement Status Report
DATE:
September 23, 2015
Attached is the current Training Contract/Clinical Agreement Status Report for LLCC. The Illinois Department of Transportation has requested that the Capital City Training Center partner with Novatech to provide eight Microsoft Office classes in September. Approximately eighty employees will be trained in Springfield. The Illinois Department of Transportation has requested that the Capital City Training Center partner with Novatech to provide eight Microsoft Office classes in October. Approximately eighty employees will be trained in Springfield. The Workforce Development Division has entered into a contract with Slow Food Springfield to provide a sausage making class. A maximum of eighteen people will have been trained in the Food Production Lab at the Workforce Careers Center in Springfield. The Workforce Development Division has entered into a contract with Dickey-John to provide Reasonable Suspicion Training. Between twelve and twenty employees will be trained at the Dickey-John facility in Auburn. The Health Professions Department seeks approval to enter into a contract with Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, LTD. to provide clinical site experience to students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing Program, Basic Nurse Assistant Program, Practical Nursing Program, Associate Degree Radiography Program, Emergency Medical Technician Program, Medical Coding Specialist Program, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Paramedic Program, Neurodiagnostic Technology Program, Respiratory Care Program, and Surgical Technology Program. Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, LTD. has clinical facilities suitable for the educational needs of the students. McDonald/Patarozzi
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The Health Professions Department seeks approval to enter into a contract with Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to provide clinical site experience to students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing Program and the Practical Nursing Program. Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has clinical facilities suitable to the educational needs of the students. LLCC seeks approval to enter into an Articulation Agreement with Chamberlain College of Nursing. The agreement is designed to facilitate the ease of transfer of students in LLCC's Associate Degree Nursing Program into Chamberlain College of Nursing's BSN Degree Plan.
MOTION:
Move to approve the Clinical Site Agreement with Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, LTD.; approve the Clinical Site Agreement with Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; approve the Articulation Agreement with Chamberlain College of Nursing.
McDonald/Patarozzi
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Brief Description
The Illinois Department of Transportation has requested that the Capital City Training Center partner with Novatech to provide eight Microsoft Office classes in September. Approximately eighty employees will be trained in Springfield. The Illinois Department of Transportation has requested that the Capital City Training Center partner with Novatech to provide eight Microsoft Office classes in October. Approximately eighty employees will be trained in Springfield.
The Workforce Development Division has entered into a contract with Dickey-John to provide Reasonable Suspicion Training. Between twelve and twenty employees will be trained at the Dickey-John facility in Auburn.
Dickey-John Reasonable Suspicion Training
TOTALS
The Workforce Development Division has entered into a contract with Slow Food Springfield to provide a sausage making class. A maximum of eighteen people will have been trained in the Food Production Lab at the Workforce Careers Center in Springfield.
Slow Food Springfield Sausage Making Class
Contracts as informational: Items less than $10,000
October 2015 IDOT BOA
September 2015 IDOT BOA
Contracts as informational under the CMS Master Agreement
Contract Title
Dickey-John
Slow Food Springfield
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois Department of Transportation
Contractor
TRAINING CONTRACTS
Workforce Development Division
Workforce Development Division
Capital City Training Center
Capital City Training Center
LLCC Dept / Program
$22,860
$480
$900
$10,780
$10,700
Contract Total
Between Date of Signing and December 31, 2015
August 6, 2015
October 2015
September 2015
Term
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Agreement Title Articulation Agreement with Chamberlain College of Nursing
Description LLCC seeks approval to enter into an Articulation Agreement with Chamberlain College of Nursing. The agreement is designed to facilitate the ease of transfer of students in LLCC's Associate Degree Nursing Program into Chamberlain College of Nursing's BSN Degree Plan.
Contractor LLCC Dept / Program Chamberlain Health College of Professions/Associate Nursing Degree Nursing
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
Term Date of Signing through Indefinite
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The Health Professions Department seeks approval Montgomery to enter into a contract with Montgomery Nursing Nursing and and Rehabilitation Center to provide clinical site Rehabilitation experience to students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing Program and the Practical Nursing Program. Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has clinical facilities suitable to the educational needs of the students.
Clinical Site Agreement with Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation
Contractor Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, LTD
Description The Health Professions Department seeks approval to enter into a contract with Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, LTD. to provide clinical site experience to students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing Program, Basic Nurse Assistant Program, Practical Nursing Program, Associate Degree Radiography Program, Emergency Medical Technician Program, Medical Coding Specialist Program, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Paramedic Program, Neurodiagnostic Technology Program, Respiratory Care Program, and Surgical Technology Program. Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, LTD. has clinical facilities suitable for the educational needs of the students.
Agreement Title Clinical Site Agreement Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, LTD
CLINICAL AGREEMENTS
LLCC Dept. / Program Health Professions/Associate Degree Nursing Program, Basic Nurse Assistant Program, Practical Nursing Program, Associate Degree Radiography Program, Emergency Medical Technician Program, Medical Coding Specialist Program, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Paramedic Program, Neurodiagnostic Technology Program, Respiratory Care Program, Surgical Technology Program Health Professions/Associate Degree Nursing Program and Practical Nursing Program
Date of Signing through Indefinite
Term Date of Signing through Indefinite
AGENDA ITEM II.F.2
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Members, LLCC Board of Trustees
FROM:
Charlotte J. Warren President
SUBJECT:
Ferrilli Information Group Consulting Services
DATE:
September 23, 2015
Board approval is requested to contract with Ferrilli Information Group (FIG) to provide consulting services to improve the student billing process in Accounts Receivable (AR). FIG would perform the following work: Setup AR Billing (total estimated hours: 160) Analyze all section billing that could be moved into the registration rate tables, including variables coded in the course section numbers (i.e. online vs. hybrid) helping to automate billing. Make changes to billing setup and provide hands-on training to staff, including setup of tuition rate tables, term rate tables, refund policies and formulas, waivers and adjustment of section billing details. This would include training tools for testing and identifying billing inaccuracies. Coordinate and conduct a mock registration for testing new billing setup, resolve issues identified as ‘billing inaccuracies’, and evaluate the use of ‘D’ vs ‘W’ for dropping and withdrawing students. Utilize Miscellaneous Billing Functionality: (total estimated hours: 40) Identify all miscellaneous billing fees currently setup as course sections (i.e. fitness center, software, ICE travel fees, community gardens, etc.) Evaluate current business processes for impact and re-engineer Train staff to input charges through miscellaneous billing in the AR module Rewrite queries affected by changes in the business process Assist with charges not posting to AR: (total estimated hours: 60) Evaluate current business processes for library fines and parking violations, for impact and re-engineer
Cruz
Develop a report that shows miscellaneous charges/credits (MCRG) for a specific date range, cashier name, credit amount, debit amount, AR code, payment method, and any other necessary data
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AGENDA ITEM II.F.2
Budget Impact: Total Funds Requested: Source of Funds: Projected Revenue: Projected Savings:
$60,000 Consulting Funds n/a n/a
Student Learning Impact: How will proposed agenda item impact student learning? Allow the college to produce student bills more efficiently and accurately. How will proposed agenda item be measured? Improving the student billing process will provide a more accurate bill for students and contribute to a more efficient and effective use of college assets.
MOTION:
Cruz
Move to approve a contract with Ferrilli Information Group (FIG) for consulting billed at $175 per hour, not to exceed $60,000.
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AGENDA ITEM II.I.1
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Members, LLCC Board of Trustees
FROM:
Charlotte J. Warren President
SUBJECT:
Sidewalk Lighting – Change Order
DATE:
September 23, 2015
During the course of any construction project, modifications to the agreement are necessary due to undiscovered conditions, existing conditions, or requests from the owner and the recognition that in any set of contract documents there will be the necessity for clarification. Therefore, in keeping with the policies of the Board of Trustees, the following change orders are submitted for ratification. RFP/CO # G-001
Description
Cost
Directional bore 2" conduit Sangamon Hall to existing in-ground pull box.
$6,250
Total: Amount of project contingency: Less previously approved change orders: Change order(s) presented for ratification: Less other consultant fees/permits to date: Amount of contingency remaining: Budget Impact: Total Funds Requested: Source of Funds: Projected Revenue: Projected Savings:
McDonald/Garvey
$6,250 $8,100 $0.00 $6,250 $0.00 $1,850
$6,250 Protection, Health & Safety n/a n/a
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AGENDA ITEM II.I.1
Student Learning Impact: How will proposed agenda item impact student learning? By improving the physical environment in which instruction, study and leisure activities take place. How will proposed agenda item be measured? This project will be measured first by completion within the predetermined budget and time allotted for completion, and then by the satisfaction of the users and stakeholders.
MOTION:
McDonald/Garvey
Move to ratify the listed change orders in the amount of $6,250 for the Sidewalk Lighting project as presented.
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AGENDA ITEM II.I.2
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Members, LLCC Board of Trustees
FROM:
Charlotte J. Warren President
SUBJECT:
Sangamon Hall Exterior Stair Replacement – Change Order
DATE:
September 23, 2015
During the course of any construction project, modifications to the agreement are necessary due to undiscovered conditions, existing conditions, or requests from the owner and the recognition that in any set of contract documents there will be the necessity for clarification. Therefore, in keeping with the policies of the Board of Trustees, the following change orders are submitted for ratification. RFP/CO# Description G-001 Deduction for masonry work paid directly by LLCC. Total: Amount of project contingency: Less previously approved change orders: Change order(s) presented for ratification: Less other consultant fees/permits to date: Amount of contingency remaining:
Budget Impact: Total Funds Requested: Source of Funds: Projected Revenue: Projected Savings:
McDonald/Garvey
Cost ($4,880) ($4,880) $14,800 $0.00 ($4,880) $0.00 $19,680
($4,880) Protection, Health & Safety n/a n/a
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AGENDA ITEM II.I.2
Student Learning Impact: How will proposed agenda item impact student learning? By improving the physical environment in which instruction, study and leisure activities take place. How will proposed agenda item be measured? This project will be measured first by completion within the predetermined budget and time allotted for completion, and then by the satisfaction of the users and stakeholders.
MOTION:
McDonald/Garvey
Move to ratify the listed deductive change order in the amount of ($4,880) for the Sangamon Hall Exterior Stair Replacement project as presented.
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AGENDA ITEM II.I.3
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Members, LLCC Board of Trustees
FROM:
Charlotte J. Warren President
SUBJECT:
Removal and Replacement of Sidewalk to Hamilton Area – Contractor Recommendation
DATE:
September 23, 2015
Sealed proposals were received in the Construction Manager’s office on September 9 for the removal and replacement of sidewalk to Hamilton Area Project. A tabulation of those proposals is as follows: Contractor
Base Bid
Alternate Bid #1
Total Bid
(Ground Repair)
Harold O’Shea Builders, Inc.
$54,128
$7,968
$62,096
R.D. Lawrence Construction Co., Ltd.
$41,545
$5,000
$46,545
Budget Impact: Total Funds Requested: Source of Funds: Projected Revenue: Projected Savings:
$51,199
($46,545 Bid Amount + $4,654 Contingency)
Protection, Health & Safety n/a n/a
Student Learning Impact: How will proposed agenda item impact student learning? By improving the physical environment in which instruction, administrative and leisure activities take place.
McDonald/Garvey
study,
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AGENDA ITEM II.I.3
How will proposed agenda item be measured? This project is measured first by completion within the predetermined budget and time allotted for completion, and then by the satisfaction of the users and stakeholders.
MOTION: Move to approve the bid from R.D. Lawrence Construction Co., Ltd. in the total amount of $46,545 and to establish a project contingency in the amount of $4,654 for an aggregate amount of $51,199 to complete the removal and replacement of sidewalk to Hamilton Area Project at LLCC’s Main Campus.
McDonald/Garvey
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III. Action Agenda
AGENDA ITEM III.D.1
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Members, LLCC Board of Trustees
FROM:
Charlotte J. Warren President
SUBJECT:
Fiscal Year 2016 Budgets
DATE:
September 23, 2015
Included under separate cover is the final draft of the Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget that was placed on file for public review and comment at the July 22, 2015 meeting. As a result of further enrollment decline and new information regarding the proposed property tax cap, the following adjustments totaling $166,897 have been made to the FY 2016 Tentative Budget:
Decrease in Tuition & Fee Revenue to reflect a 9% decrease from FY15 credit hours, totaling $294,759 Increase in Property Tax Revenue by $127,862 due to new information regarding the proposed property tax cap legislation Decrease in instruction related expenses due to the additional enrollment decline, in the amount of $147,958 Decrease in Transfers to Other Funds by $18,939, due to the decrease in fee revenue based on projected credit hours
As a result of the above adjustments, the FY 2016 Final Operating Budget in draft form, is balanced and provides for revenues of $43,024,519 and expenditures of $43,024,519. The tax levy that will come before the Board in December of 2015 will provide for the extension of property tax in the calendar year 2015. In accordance with GASB 34, the FY 2016 budget reflects 50% of the revenue from the calendar year 2014 levy as well as 50% of the projected revenues from the calendar year 2015 levy, which will come before the Board in December. Budgets are also included for the following funds, which are supported by the annual tax levy:
McDonald/Longhta/Patarozzi
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AGENDA ITEM III.D.1
Liability Protection & Settlement (Fund 12) is used to fund insurance, risk management, safety and security expenditures. Audit (Fund 11) provides funding for audit services. Bond and Interest (Fund 04) provides for the payment of principal and interest on debt service (borrowed funds).
Also presented are budgets for the following: Operations & Maintenance Restricted (Fund 03) is restricted to construction and other capital expenditures. Funding is provided from Protection Health and Safety funds and monies accumulated in the Operations and Maintenance Fund. Auxiliary or Independent Operations (Fund 05) accounts for expenditures for cost centers for which a fee is charged for students/staff, and the activity is intended to be self sufficient, such as the bookstore, food service, Capital City Center, Child Care Center and Community Programming. Employee Benefit (Fund 16) serves as the College’s self-insurance fund. Restricted Purpose Grants (Fund 06) includes monies restricted by state and federal grants. Trust & Agency (Fund 10) is used for Student Club monies or other funds for which the College is holding in a custodial or agency relationship. Working Cash (Fund 07) is the “internal bank” which allows the College to meet cash flow needs. Federal Financial Aid (Fund 17) is used for pass through funds from state and federal agencies for student financial aid. The FY 2016 Final Budget before you includes estimated revenues sufficient to meet or exceed expenditures in all funds with the exception of the Operations and Maintenance Restricted Fund (Capital Projects) which has sufficient carry forward fund balance to fund expenditures. I will provide further information as requested at the meeting.
MOTION:
Move (1) to adopt the attached resolution approving the FY 2016 Operating Budget and (2) to approve the FY 2016 Capital Budget as presented.
McDonald/Longhta/Patarozzi
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AGENDA ITEM III.D.1
FISCAL YEAR 2016 BUDGET RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Community College, District No. 526, Counties of Bond, Cass, Christian, DeWitt, Fayette, Greene, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Mason, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Sangamon and Scott and State of Illinois, cause to be prepared in tentative form a budget for said district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of said Board of Trustees has made such budget in tentative form conveniently available to public inspections for at least 30 days prior to final action thereon; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of said Board of Trustees arranged for and there was held a public hearing as to such budget on September 23, 2015; and WHEREAS, report availability for public inspection on such budget and of such public hearing was given by publication in (a) newspapers published in said district at least 30 days prior to the time of such hearing; and WHEREAS, it appears that all legal requirements for the adoption of such budget have been done and performed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: Section 1. That the fiscal year for the district is declared as being July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016. Section 2. That the budget containing a statement of the cash on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year, an estimate of the cash expected received during such fiscal year from all sources, an estimate of the expenditures contemplated for such fiscal year, and a statement of the estimated cash expected to be on hand at the end of such year is adopted as the budget for this district for the aforesaid fiscal year, a copy of said budget being attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof. _____________________________________ Chair, Board of Trustees ATTEST: _____________________________________ Secretary, Board of Trustees
McDonald/Longhta/Patarozzi
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IV. Information Items
AGENDA ITEM IV.A.3.a
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Members, LLCC Board of Trustees
FROM:
Charlotte J. Warren President
SUBJECT:
Position Vacancies and Hires
DATE:
September 23, 2015
POSITION VACANCIES Classified Program Assistant, Center for Academic Success (FT) Program Assistant, Student Success (FT) Public Safety Assistant, LLCC-Taylorville (PT) Professional Programmer Analyst (FT) Retention Specialist (FT) Administrator Director, Student Support Services (FT)
HIRES Julie Eason
Assistant to VP-Administrative Services (FT)
09/21/15
RESIGNATIONS Kara Norris
Utility Worker, LLCC Taylorville (PT)
09/11/15
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AGENDA ITEM IV.A.3.b
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Members, LLCC Board of Trustees
FROM:
Charlotte J. Warren President
SUBJECT:
Construction Progress Update
DATE:
September 23, 2015
Attached is the current Construction Project Status Report for LLCC. It includes all projects that are currently underway, projects that have formal plans and available funding but are not yet underway, and projects that have been requested for state funding but have no formal plans or available funding. The following information is intended to provide a brief overview of the progress of each of the projects since the previous Board Meeting: Capital Renewal Projects – FY’ 13 Masonry Repairs to Sangamon, Menard and Cass The project is substantially complete. PHS Projects – FY’ 15 2015 Miscellaneous Road and Parking Lot Repairs This project will be re-bid in 2016. AHU Motor Replacement / Electrical Systems Development of construction documents is underway. Arc Flash Study Development of construction documents is underway. Child Development Center Septic System Replacement This project is being cancelled in favor of a more comprehensive project to attach the CDC to existing sewer lines on campus in an upcoming PHS project request. ICCB is aware of both the cancellation and the new sewer project.
McDonald/Garvey
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AGENDA ITEM IV.A.3.b
Exposed Aggregate Concrete Replacement The project is substantially complete. Sangamon Hall Exterior Stair Replacement The project is substantially complete. Sidewalk Lighting The project is complete. Ramp to Hamilton Area The project has been bid and our recommendation is before you this evening. Truck Driver Parking Lot Replacement The project is substantially complete. Workforce Careers Center Entry Slab The project is complete. Budget Impact: Total Funds Requested: Source of Funds: Projected Revenue: Projected Savings:
n/a n/a n/a n/a
Student Learning Impact: How will proposed agenda item impact student learning? By improving the physical environment in which instructional, study and leisure activities take place. How will proposed agenda item be measured? Each of these projects is measured first by completion within the predetermined budget and time allotted for completion, and then by the satisfaction of the users and stakeholders.
McDonald/Garvey
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73909
Colleague Dept # 70932 70933 70934 70935 70936 70937 70938 70939 70940 S,L
L L L L L L L L L
Truck Driver Lot Rehabilitation Hamilton Area Sidewalk Removal & Replacement
L L
Student Services/Testing Center S,L Renovation of Montgomery Hall for Adult and Community Education S,L Project Outreach: Regional Center Expansion- Phase Two EREC S,L
CDB SGMN MNRD CASS Masonry Repairs
Project Name AHU Motor Replacements Arc Flash Study CCTC Parking Lot Rehab CDC Septic System Replacement SGMN South Exposed Aggregate Sidewalk Montgomery Hall Roof Replacement SGMN Exterior Stair Replacement Sidewalk Lighting- MCTR & Trutter WFCC Entry Slab Remediation
Funding Source
412,505 64,174 476,679 1,848,509
-
-
Sum of Original Sum of Contract Change Amount Orders 38,650 30,347 32,782 9,527 116,249 223,257 184,658 91,777 35,937 763,183 608,647 608,647 -
This summary page provides information pertaining to the contract payouts and balances. The back-up sheets may differ since the back-up sheets contain the contract amounts, payouts, as well as any interest that may have been earned.
Notations: + Indicates that the project is being monitored by an outside agency. In some cases, the outside agency has not provided the college with the necessary payout or final close out forms. As the information is received, the above information will be adjusted.
NEW NEW NEW ICCB Capital Budget Request Total PHS Balance Transfers 70941 70942 PHS Balance Transfers Total Grand Total
FY2015 PHS Total Infrastructure Fee Infrastructure Fee Total ICCB Capital Budget Request
Type / Year FY2015 PHS
Sum of Original LLCC Budget Approved / Estimated 298,613 27,588 30,700 51,037 117,332 384,400 204,450 124,800 41,080 1,280,000 901,600 901,600 4,245,000 1,290,200 4,672,400 10,207,600 482,784 64,174 546,958 12,936,158
Sum of Sum of Adjusted Sum of Contract Sum of Contract Sum of Payments Balance Contract % Amount Retainage To Date Remaining Remaining 38,650 34,032 4,618 11.95% 30,347 11,035 19,312 63.64% 32,782 3,808 28,975 88.39% 9,527 4,502 5,025 52.75% 116,249 3,513 112,736 96.98% 223,257 168,703 54,554 24.44% 184,658 122,666 61,991 33.57% 91,777 10,914 80,862 88.11% 35,937 35,882 55 0.15% 763,183 395,056 368,128 48.24% 608,647 83,468 525,179 86.29% 608,647 83,468 525,179 86.29% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 412,505 608 411,897 99.85% 64,174 6,500 57,674 89.87% 476,679 7,107 469,571 98.51% 1,848,509 485,631 1,362,878 73.73%
The following information is a reflection of information that has been provided to the Finance Department as of August 31, 2015
All Capital Projects
AGENDA ITEM IV.A.6.a
AGENDA MASTER CALENDAR
OCTOBER 2015
Financial Audit Review
PHS Projects
Board Meeting 10/28/15
NOVEMBER 2015
FEBRUARY 2016
Board Meeting 11/18/15
Sabbatical Leaves
Administrative Contracts
Faculty Contracts and Position Listing
Board Meeting 3/23/16
Tenure Listing
Catalog Review and Adoption
Board Meeting 2/24/16
JUNE 2016 Summer Adjunct Faculty Listing
Budget Workshop 6/22/16
Board Meeting 6/22/16
Adopt CY’15 Property Tax Levy
Board Meeting 12/16/15
MARCH 2016
DECEMBER 2015
FY’17 Tentative Budget
Board Meeting 7/27/16
APRIL 2016
Board Meeting 1/27/16
MAY 2016
Seating of New Student Trustee
LLCC Foundation Gala 5/7/16
Election of Board Officers
Board Meeting 4/27/16
Student Recognition Ceremony
Employee Recognition Ceremony
Commencement
Board Meeting 5/25/16
JULY 2016
JANUARY 2016
AUGUST 2016
Board Meeting 8/24/16
SEPTEMBER 2016
Budget Adoption/Public Hearing Mid-Year Tenure Listing
Board Meeting 9/28/16
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V. Strategic Discussion