By (Ullin, IL) August 22, 2025. The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held its regular monthly meeting on August 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM, on the main campus and via teleconference. Several agenda items were addressed during the meeting. Complete board meeting minutes are available for viewing by visiting this webpage.
Agenda and Consent Agenda
The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda which included approval of Regular Board minutes from July 17, 2025 and Special Board Meeting Minutes, Board Policy Committee from July 23, 2025; the treasurer’s report and interfund transfers; the personnel report; Strategic Plan updates; the amended FY25 Board Policy Manual as well as the 2025 summer graduates.
Summer 2025 Faculty & Adjunct Stipends
The Board ratified the Summer 2025 stipends for both faculty and adjuncts.
Trustee Engagement in the Community
The Board declared its intent to support and attend community engagement opportunities.
Bid Approval
The Board approved the lowest qualified bid for the Gymnasium Concession Renovation.
Resolution to Intervene on Tax Appeal
The Board adopted the resolution authorizing Johnson, Schneider, & Ferrell, LLC to file a request to intervene with the Property Tax Appeal Board.
Administrative/Employee Related
The Board was introduced to Reece Rutland, History Faculty. The Board ratified the full-time hires of: Anita Gentry, Director of Enrollment; Dr. Dane Muckler, Coordinator of Learning Innovations; and Tara Huffman, to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Dean of CTE. The Board also ratified the part-time employee, Jennifer Jones as Cosmetology Lab Assistant. The Board ratified the resignations of Aaron Woods and Kenya Powell. Previously approved full-time and part-time vacancies were also listed.