Quincy Reporter

John Wood Community College Board of Trustees Executive Committee Met Feb. 11.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

The Executive Committee met at 9:00 a.m. in room C252. Attendees were Ms. Diane Ary, Mr. Bob Rhea and Mr. Andy Sprague trustees, via Zoom; Mr. Michael Elbe, president and Ms. Leah Benz, executive assistant, note taker.

President Elbe shared items from the February 17, Board meeting agenda.

February Board Agenda Items included:

Consent items:

Regular Board minutes

Financials, bills

Curriculum items

Business items:

Approval of tenure for full-time faculty member, Devron Sternke, Instructor, Computer Science and Art

Acceptance of and award the concrete improvements bid to Rees Construction Co.

Approval of an MOU to the Collective Bargaining agreement regarding Department Chair selection process

Discussion items:

Board Election - Three candidates filed petitions for the vacant Board of Trustee seat. A lottery was held. The names on the ballot will appear as such: Paula Hawley, William (LB) Cornwell, Donald Hess. Election is Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

Protocol Letter - The Board has a protocol letter that is shared with new trustees upon being elected. The committee reviewed this letter for updates.

Spring Semester Update - The College Spring semester followed the same protocols as fall semester. We are in week five (5) (as of this meeting). Administration and faculty continue to meet to discuss any semester concerns of students and/or faculty.

Renormalization Plan through February 2021 - Currently the College is operating on a Campus Reduction plan which consists of 50% employees on campus and 50% employees work remotely. The current Campus Density Reduction Plan is proposed to end Monday, March 15, 2021 at this time.

COVID-19 Vaccinations - President Elbe shared that JWCC employees were able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. The second dose of this vaccine should be administered to all of employees by the end of February or first of March. Administration is working towards all employees returning to campus in person by Monday, March 15.

Spring Board Retreat – Administration proposed having the Spring Board retreat on Wednesday, May 26. This date allows for Administration to work through the Strategic initiative process, budget process, and allows any new trustee/s to have attended a Board meeting.

QMG Plans at the Mall - Quincy Medical Group requested from the College a letter of support for their proposed additional plan at the Quincy mall. The Executive Committee heard a statement of support for all health care organizations in Quincy was drafted and submitted.

Other

ICCTA Outstanding Faculty Award - The Executive committee was informed that the College submits our outstanding faculty of the year as a nomination for ICCTA’s annual faculty of they year. As part of the nomination a letter is sent on behalf of the Board. Diane Ary, as chair will sign this document. Outstanding faculty nomination this year is Mr. Jimmy Behrens.

Presidential Evaluation Timeline – The Executive Committee discussed a presidential evaluation timeline. A copy of the proposed timeline will be included in the table folder.

Board Self-Evaluation - The Executive Committee discussed doing a self-evaluation. Discussion turned into a recommendation to do an evaluation in the fall instead of spring. Further discussion will be held with the entire board.

Strategic Planning – The annual strategic planning meeting is scheduled for March 19. Board Chair, Diane Ary, will address the group and then leave to allow open discussion with the leadership group.

https://www.jwcc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/board-agendas-minutes/#executive-committee