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APPROVEDMORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE9000 West College ParkwayPalos Hills, IL 60465The Governing Board of Moraine Valley Community College, District No. 524, RegularMeeting, was held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, in the Board Room D219, 9000 WestCollege Parkway, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465.I.CALL TO ORDERThe meeting was called to order by Chairman Joseph Murphy at 6:03 PM.II.III.ROLL CALLPresent:Joseph Murphy, Chairman; John Coleman; Michael Murphy;Susan Murphy; Eileen O’Sullivan; Sandra Wagner; KarimAwwad, Student TrusteeAbsent:Kimberly HastingsMINUTESThe Board of Trustees, having reviewed the unapproved Minutes of thePublic Hearing on the Tax Levy of December 16, 2015, and the unapprovedMinutes of the Regular Meeting of December 16, 2015, and there being nofurther corrections to the minutes, the minutes are approved as presented.IV.AUDIENCE PARTICIPATIONAbbas Jaffary, adjunct instructor, addressed the Board and indicated that hehad heard that the pre-school and K-12 system will be funded by the state butthat he had also heard a proposed 25 percent cut for higher education. Heasked if the rumors that he has heard about budget cuts to higher educationwere true. He also shared that there were Moraine Valley staff who went toSpringfield today for the governor’s speech.V.BOARD REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2016Page 25.1 Student Trustee ReportMr. Awwad reported that the Illinois Community College Board StudentAdvisory Committee (ICCB/SAC) met on January 16 and hosted MoraineValley Police Chief Pat O’Connor to talk about campus safety and security.The college’s Forensics/Speech Team took third place in a speechtournament held January 23 at College of DuPage. The tournament includedfour-year universities. On February 9, gift certificates from the Lions Clubwere given to 64 Moraine Valley students for free eye exams and glasses, aservice these students might not otherwise have been able to access. OnFebruary 10, the Business, Finance and Entrepreneur Club hosted a speakeron the topic of insurance and stock market principles. Mr. Awwad alsoreported that there has been a student campaign regarding the state budgetand MAP funding. Various activities, including Twitter Tuesday, WebsiteWednesday, Telephone Thursday, Facebook Friday, and #MAP Matterswere held to give students a voice about the state budget and MAP grants.VI.REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATION6.1 President’s ReportDr. Jenkins thanked Trustee John Coleman and Dr. Normah Salleh-Baronefor the collaborative effort that helped to make the Lions Club glassesprogram available to the college’s students. Insight Into Diversity 2015 HEED Award – For the fourth year in a row,the college received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity(HEED) award by Insight into Diversity magazine. This awardrecognizes exemplary diversity and inclusion initiatives. CharmaineSevier, Manager of Diversity and Employment, was recognized for thework that allowed the college to receive this award. A photo was takenwith Chairman Murphy, Charmaine, and Andy Duren, Vice President ofAdministrative Services. Tobacco-Free College Champion Award Plaque – Dr. Jenkins sharedwith the Board the plaque received from the Truth Initiative inrecognition of the college’s establishment of a 100% tobacco-free policy. Dr. Jenkins also reported on recognition as a Gold Fit-Friendly Worksitefrom the American Heart Association, a recognition that the college hasreceived for several years in a row. Nil Shah, Assistant Director of Institutional Research and Planning,provided an enrollment report, indicating that enrollments have improved

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2016Page 3over last year. Last spring, enrollment was down by nine percent inheadcount and five percent in credit hours. This spring, enrollment isrelatively flat in credit hours and up by two percent in headcount. Thismeans that there are more students, but they are taking fewer hours. Morestudents are attending on a part-time basis compared to last spring.Enrollments statewide are down by an average of 3.6 percent. He reportedthat there has been an increase in transfer students (up five percent) anda decrease in occupational/career students (down four percent).Enrollments at Blue Island and Southwest Education Center havedeclined slightly and marketing efforts are being ramped up to addressthis. Online and hybrid courses continue an upward trend over a fiveyear period. Headcounts in dual credit courses also showed an increaseover last spring.Dr. Jenkins reported that, to date, no funds have been received from the statefor the FY2016 budget. The governor’s higher education recommendationfor FY2017 indicates a 20 percent reduction in base operating grants butincludes more money in a line item for performance-based funding.Mr. Murphy pointed out that state universities may get a 31 percent reductionin funding.Dr. Jenkins reported that the college will receive a second fire truck donation.Both donations are greatly appreciated. The college will need to spend somemoney to build a structure to protect the fire trucks and equipment, but thetrucks and their equipment are much more current and relevant and will helpkeep the college’s public service programs up to date. Dr. Jenkins indicatedthat she will keep the trustees informed regarding a dedication to be heldwhen the weather is warmer. Dr. Jenkins reported that Juan Salgado, alumniand MacArthur Fellow, was on campus today for a library event. Shethanked Troy Swanson and Terra Jacobson for inviting him and hosting thisevent. She concluded by reporting that Mr. Salgado will be honored as anOutstanding Alumni at the American Association of Community College’s(AACC) annual conference in April, which will be in Chicago. Dr. Jenkinswill be attending the conference and the awards ceremony.VII.COMMUNICATIONS7.1 Letter from Truth Initiative re Moraine Valley’s Tobacco-Free Policy7.2 Letter from American Heart Association re Gold Fit-Friendly WorksiteRecognition

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2016Page 47.3 Letter from Evergreen Park District 124 Superintendent RobertMarchak re Area Planning Council7.4 Press Release from American Library Association re 2016 ACRLInstruction Section Ilene F. Rockman Publication of the YearAward (Troy Swanson)VIII.FINANCIAL STATEMENTFOR DECEMBER 2015:8.1 Treasurer's ReportTreasurer's Report showing an ending balance of 147,520,059.84 will befiled for audit. (DOCUMENT A - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)8.2 Budget Report(DOCUMENT B - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)FOR JANUARY 2016:8.1 Treasurer's ReportTreasurer's Report showing an ending balance of 145,717,388.57 will befiled for audit. (DOCUMENT C - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)8.2 Budget Report(DOCUMENT D - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)CONSENT AGENDA (IX – XII):It was moved by Mr. Coleman and seconded by Mrs. Murphy to approve the followingconsent agenda items:IX.WARRANTSMr. Sterkowitz read the warrant summaries as presented to the Board.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2016Page 5FOR DECEMBER 2015:9.1Account Expenditure Summaries9.2Education Fund9.3Operation & Maintenance Fund9.4Operation & Maintenance Fund (Restricted)9.5Bond & Interest Fund9.6Auxiliary Enterprise Fund9.7Grants & Contracts Fund9.7A College Activity Clubs9.8Restricted Purpose Fund9.9Federal Fund9.9B Tort & Audit9.9C Working Cash Fund(DOCUMENT E - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES) -FOR JANUARY 2016:9.1Account Expenditure Summaries9.2Education Fund9.3Operation & Maintenance Fund9.4Operation & Maintenance Fund (Restricted)9.5Bond & Interest Fund9.6Auxiliary Enterprise Fund9.7Grants & Contracts Fund9.7A College Activity Clubs9.8Restricted Purpose Fund9.9Federal Fund9.9B Tort & Audit9.9C Working Cash Fund(DOCUMENT F - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)X. REPORT OF PERSONNELChairman Murphy publicly identified the nature of the agenda itemscontained in the Report of Personnel.10.1-1 Full-TimeSnowy DeCaen - Multimedia Specialist, Information Technology –effective 3/14/16

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2016Page 6Christine McGreal - Executive Director, Moraine Valley CommunityCollege Foundation - effective 3/28/16Jose Sandoval – Groundskeeper, Campus Operations - effective 2/22/16Lindsey Zerbian - Coordinator of Blue Island Education Center, AcademicOutreach – effective 2/29/16(DOCUMENT G - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)10.1-1(a) Tenure Contract for Bargaining Unit MembersIt is recommended that the following employees be offered a contract for the2016-2017 academic year and be granted tenure:Aaron AlmanzaDevelopmental CommunicationsNeil BarkerIntegrated Systems TechnologyDaniel NghiemMathematicsKelli NickolsNursingCathi PredlOffice Systems & ApplicationsTamra WilliamsNursing(DOCUMENT H - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)10.1-1(b) Third Year Contract for Bargaining Unit MembersIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the award of a contractfor the 2016-2017 academic year for the following employees:Randolph ConnerHumanitiesMichael EspinozaCriminal JusticePanshula GaneshanCommunicationsDaniel GraftonGeographyJohn HalliwellIntensive English LanguageRita KealyPhlebotomy/Medical TerminologyJennifer LeeReadingLisa MooreNursingDeborah MorleyHealth Information TechnologyRose RichOffice Systems and ApplicationsDavid ViarWelding(DOCUMENT I - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2016Page 710.1-1(c) Extension of Contract for Bargaining Unit Member – ThirdYear ContractIt is recommended that the probationary period for the following employeebe extended six months:Jennene FieldsPhysics(DOCUMENT J - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)10.1-1(d) Second Year Contract for Bargaining Unit MembersIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the award of a contractfor the 2016-2017 academic year for the following employees:Shelley Engstrom-KestelAmerican Sign LanguageMichele FooteNursingAmanda GerdesDevelopmental CommunicationsShanya GrayCounselorPeter KeepMathematicsKaren KowalskiMedical Office AssistantDaniel MatthewsDigital MediaAngela NicholsonNursingLaToya PryorRespiratory TherapyHimanshu VermaPhysicsWilliam Wolfe IIComputer Integrated Technology(DOCUMENT K - SUPPLEMENT TO MINUTES)10.1-1(e) Renewal of Appointment – Grant FundedIt is recommended that the appointment of the following grant-fundedemployees be renewed for the 2015-16 fiscal year, contingent upon thecontinuation of grant funding:Gary GecanTutorMarie HarrellInternship ManagerAmany HusseinTutorCorinne JohnstonGrant WriterChristine KuropasHealth Sciences CoordinatorJames LonerganTutorChauntai MackCareer Connections, Youth Program ManagerElizabeth McKittrickTutorDonna MendezCareer Connections, Student Success SpecialistJillane NewsomAcademic Support TutorJeanne OstrowskiDepartmental Assistant