March 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Citizen Comments

5. Recognition

6. Reports

6.1. ICCTA - ACCT

6.2. Morton College Foundation

6.3. Student Trustee, Andy Avalos

7. President's Report

7.1. Strategic Plan

7.2. Strategic Enrollment Plan

7.3. Institutional Advancement

7.3.1. Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. Presentation

7.4. Capital Improvements

7.5. Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

7.5.1. Association of Governing Boards in Colleges and Universities (AGB) Presentation

7.6. Finance Review

8. Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda-Items may be removed from the consent agenda on the request of any one member. Items not removed may be adopted by general consent without debate. Removed items may be taken up either immediately after the consent agenda or placed later on the agenda at the discretion of the Board.

8.1. Approval of the Minutes of the February 24, Regular Board Meeting.

8.2. Approval and Ratification of Accounts Payable and Payroll for the month of February 2021, in the amount of $3,263,183.00 and Budget Transfers in the amount of $185,437.00, as submitted. 

8.3. Approval of the Monthly Budget Report for fiscal year to date ending February 2021 to be received and approved as submitted.

8.4. Approval of the Treasurer's Report for February 2021 to be received and filed for audit as submitted. 

8.5.  Approval of changes in Curriculum, as submitted.

8.6. Approval of a renewed resolution adopting a Master Educational Affiliation Agreement between Morton College District 527 and Northwestern Memorial Healthcare.

8.7. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Morton Community College District 527, and the Morton College Faculty Union, Cook County Teachers Union, Local 1600, regarding instructional modalities.

8.8. Approval of the resolution adopting an agreement between Morton College and Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. for professional services, effective April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, for a monthly fee of $14,000.00, as submitted.

8.9. Approval of the termination of the contract between Morton College and Al Ronan LTD, effective March 31, 2021, as submitted.

8.10. Approval of the resolution adopting a Memorandum of  Understanding,  between Morton Community College MC-Success Grant Committee and Youth Technology Corps.

8.11. Approval of the resolution adopting an agreement between Morton College Community District 527 and Accurate Background, LLC.

8.12. Approval of Restore Disaster Restoration Experts to demolish two buildings at Hawthorne Park, in the amount of $29,000.00, as submitted.

8.13. Approval of the purchase of consulting services with the Association of Governing Boards in Colleges and Universities (AGB), in the amount of $56,000.00, which includes one year of institutional membership ($4,000.00 value), invoiced in three installments over fy21 and fy22.

8.14. Approval of the renewal of a Partnership Agreement with All-Pro Truck Driving School, LLC (ALL PRO) in offering the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program, in the total amount of $130,000.00 per each CDL Program cohort paid from the student registration fees.

8.15. Approval of a resolution adopting a Master Education Affiliation Agreement between Morton College District 527 and Kindred Healthcare Operating LLC. 

8.16. Approval of the restructuring of tuition and fees effective Fall 2021, as submitted. 

8.17. Approval of the Differential Pay Report for Full-Time and Part-Time Faculty, in the amount of $33,275.84, as submitted, pending additional class cancelations and/or additions.

8.18. Approval of the Adult Education Adjunct Faculty Consultation Hours Report for Spring 21 Semester Term 1, in the amount of $2,820.36, as submitted.

8.19. Approval of the Adult Education Adjunct Faculty Stipend Report Spring 21 Semester Term 1, in the amount of $95,800.71, as submitted.

8.20. Approval of the course fee changes effective Fall 2021 Term, as submitted.

8.21. Approval of 10% temporary work assignment for Wendy Vega-Huezo, effective September 21, 2020, through June 30, 2021. 

8.22. Approval of the institutional membership with the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA), effective April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2021, in the amount of $4,999.00, as submitted.

8.23. Approval of the change in the Student Refund Policy beginning Fall 2021, as submitted. 

8.24. Approval of the following Facility Use Permits

8.24.1. Real Estate Institute, Room 106C, Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 28, 2021, to May 9, 2021, as submitted. 

8.24.2. Harper College Motorcycle Program, Parking Lot, and Classrooms, from May 2021 to August 2021, as submitted. 

8.25. Approval of Full-Time Employment

8.25.1. Jason Nichols, Athletic Director, $98,000.00, effective January 25, 2021.

8.25.2. Kevin McManaman, Assistant Athletic Director, $55,000.00, effective January 25, 2021.

8.26. Approval of Part-Time Employment

8.26.1. Denise Batie-Howard, BNAT Program Adjunct Faculty, effective April 1, 2021.

8.26.2. Anitrese Wilks, Psychology Adjunct Faculty, effective June 1, 2021.

8.27. Approval of Updated Job Descriptions

8.27.1. CIS/CPS Computer Lab Paraprofessional (Part-Time, less than 20/hrs)

8.27.2. College Health Support Registered Nurse 

8.27.3. Scheduling Coordinator 

8.27.4. Chief of Campus Police

8.27.5. Campus Police Lieutenant

8.28. Approval of Resignations

8.28.1. Roger Montoro, Lieutenant, effective February 8, 2021.

8.28.2. Vanessa Parrish, Director of Corporate Education, effective March 26, 2021.

9. Adjournment