MARION, IL –State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced Wednesday that the City of Benton will be receiving a block grant from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) for local projects.

The DRA will invest $140,404 in Franklin Hospital’s Digital Mammography system. The Hospital will use the money to modernize their imaging department by replacing the old analog breast imaging system, with a new system that has digital capabilities. The upgrade will allow the Hospital to meet federal, state, and American Radiology standards.

Also, the DRA will send $515,000 for construction in Rend Lake Conservancy District. The money will go towards building a second discharge pipe from their water treatment plant. The project will support 170,000 customers in five counties. The new pipe will ensure proper water pressure and distribution for customers, during the times of highest usage.

The money received by the City of Benton came from a larger announcement form the Delta Regional Authority, that they would be funding seven projects in Southern Illinois. Other cities included were Cairo, Carbondale, Eldorado, and Goreville totaling $1.4 million for the region.

by ReAnne Palmer – Rend Lake College Public Information

INA, IL– Dozens of prospective students and student-athletes traveled to campus Saturday to learn more about Rend Lake College during Preview Day, an event similar to an open house, and All-Sport Prospect Day.

At Preview Day, students received a unique look at RLC and campus life during one of the college’s most-popular events: Warrior Fest. While on campus, students met with faculty and staff from each division on campus, and entered into a drawing to win a scholarship from the RLC Foundation or an Academic Award. The winner of the Academic Award is Josh Pickus of Millstadt, a Belleville West High School student interested in attending RLC to study Diesel Mechanics and Agriculture. The scholarship winner is Megan Moody of Pinckneyville, a current RLC Radiologic Technology student.

Similarly, Prospect Day attendees had the chance to meet-and-greet with RLC coaches and tour campus. In the afternoon, the athletes had the chance to show off their skills before each coach.

October 17, 2017
6:30 PM
Rend Lake College
468 N Ken Gray Parkway
Ina, IL 62846

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. General Information

A. Announcements

1. Thursday, October 19, 2017; 6:00 p.m. RLCF Scholarship Dinner, Benton Civic Center

2. Monday, October 23, 2017; 6:00 p.m.Criminal Justice Scholarship Roundup, Mt. Vernon Event Center (Holiday Inn)

3. Thursday, October 26; 7:00 p.m.,RLC Halloween Party  REC

4. Nov. 2-4 @ 7:00 pm nightly; Nov. 5 @ 2:00 pm, Fall Play: Sleeping Beauty, Rend Lake College Theater

5. Thursday, October 26, 2017; 6:30 p.m., Southeast Region Trustees Meeting, Pat Kern Dining Area, Rend Lake College

6. Thursday, November 9, 2017; 7:00 p.m., Fall Concert, RLC Theater

7. Monday, November 13, 2017; 6:30 p.m., Spoken Word/Open Mic Night, King City Books, Mt. Vernon

8. Thursday, December 7, 2017; 5:30 p.m., RLCF Annual Dinner Meeting Holiday Inn/DoubleTree Inn, Mt. Vernon

9. Friday, December 8, 2017,
RLC Faculty/Staff Holiday Luncheo “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium

IV. Closed Session –

The Board may go into closed session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1)(11)(21) of the Open Meetings Act.
Subsection (1) appointment, employment, and compensation of specific employees; (11) litigation; (21) approval of
meeting minutes.

V. Resume Open Meeting

VI. Approval of Consent Agenda

VII. Approval of Minutes of the: 2 * September 12, 2017 Board of Trustees Meeting*

VIII. New Business

12 * A. Course/Curriculum Approvals (TO BE PROVIDED)

14 * B. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 3.1205 – Performance Evaluation and Tenure of Faculty Members:
Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty and Staff Seniority Lisy  (Second Reading)

22 * C. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy 5.1215 –Travel Reimbursement (Second Reading

26 D. 2017 Tax Levy (Payable 2018)

33 E. Approval of Program Articulation Agreement Between Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Rend Lake College
41 F. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 4.1115 – Fees
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60 G. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 4.1600 – Criteria for Awarding Credit

63 H. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy Manual

2.1700 – Background Checks for Potential and Current Employees (First Reading)

66 I. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy Manual

3.1420 – Return to Work Certification (First Reading)

68 J. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy &Procedure 4.1010 – Enrollment of International Students (Firs Reading)

72 K. Approval to Create Rend Lake College Policy 2.1507 – Media Relations (First Reading)

74 L. Approval to Create Rend Lake College Policy 3.1112 – Student Employment (First Reading)

IX. Personnel

77 A. Ratify the Granting of an Unpaid Leave of Absence

X. Financial Information

79 A. Ratification of the Payment of College Expenses including Travel Expense Reimbursements

B. Financials (INFORMATIONAL; TO BE PROVIDED)

XI. Reports

1. Academic Council

2. ICCTA Representative

3. Rend Lake College Foundation

4. Accreditation Report

XII. Public Comment

XIII. President’s Comments

XIV. Adjournment

DU QUOIN- Yesterday someone mentioned a semi driver cut them off while on I-57. We weren’t there to see this so we do not know exactly what happened, but they bring up a great point that we need to make to everyone aware of.

DO NOT HANG OUT IN THE “NO ZONE”! In the graphic below you can see where these areas are. It is VERY DIFFICULT for semi drivers to see you in those areas. Please reduce the amount of time you spend in those areas to keep yourself and the semi driver a little safer!

From the Illinois State Police – District 13

Kickoff – Clear and 69 degrees.

Seven Day Forecast

Today
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light south southeast wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

BENTON, IL  10-3-17 at 3:59 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on lL Route 154 at the intersection with lL Rt. 37. A 2004 Kia driven by Anataslya T. Anatolyevna age 19 of Jacksonville, Florida was east bound on Rt. 154 and failed to yield to a 2008 Toyota driven by Tammy S. Kirk age 52 of Marion that was south bound on Rt. 37. The Kia struck the Toyota, causing the Toyota to spin out of control, strike a road sign and then come to rest in a ditch on the west side  below the highway. The driver of the Kia fled the crash scene and was later apprehended in Ina. There were no injuries and the driver was cited for failure to yield right of way, no valid insurance and leaving the scene of a property damage crash.

10-3-17 at 6:09 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle crash on State Rt. 14 at the intersection with Sam Pyle Bridge Rd. A 2004 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Vernon H. Sweetin age 67 of Benton, was east bound on Rt. 14. A 1996 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup Truck, driven by Dustin J. Kirkman age 27 of Benton had been sound bound on Sam Pyle Bridge Road and entered the path of the Silverado, causing a collision. There were no injuries and Dustin Kirkman was ticketed for failure to yield right of way, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving while license suspended.

10-3-17 at 10:08 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Jaceson K. Wall age 58 of West Frankfort for aggravated domestic battery.

10-5-17 at 8:35 pm Deputies responded to a reported disturbance at a private residence in rural Royalton. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Lauren N. Koons age 24 of Herrin for criminal trespass to a residence, felony criminal damage to property and resisting a peace officer.

10-6-17 at 2:39 pm Deputies responded to a residence in Logan at the request of a probation officer. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Kendra R. Marvel age 27 of Logan for possession of a controlled substance and violation of probation.

10-7-17 at 7:10 am a traffic stop on Elkville Blacktop near Royalton resulted in the arrest of Alva D. Kelly age 18 of Christopher for driving under the influence and unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor.

10-7-17 at 11:18 am Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in Coello. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Ronald J. Ballheiner age 45 of Coello for aggravated domestic battery.

10-8-17 at 6:49 am Deputies investigated a reported domestic disturbance in rural Valier. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Koltyn W. Irvin age 28 of Valier for aggravated domestic battery.

10-10-17 at 6:42 pm Deputies responded to a disturbance in rural Valier that resulted in the arrest of Shelsea R. Irvin age 48 of Valier for battery.

10-10-17 at 7:45 pm Deputies responded to a traffic incident in rural Mulkeytown that resulted in three arrests for underage drinking, Danielle N.Phillips age 19 of West Frankfort, Segio M. Davis age 18 of Goreville, Kaitlin N. Staley age 19 of Christopher and Nathan S. Michalski age 21 of Christopher was arrested for an outstanding warrant for failure to appear on a criminal damage to property charge.

10-9-17 at 8:40 am Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in Akin. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Isaac L. Vaughn age 21 of Akin for criminal damage to property.

WARRANTS

9-29-17 Angela R. Rohan age 23 of Zeigler. Residential Burglary

10-3-17 James A. Nicholson age 28 of West Frankfort. Possession of drug paraphernalia

10-3-17 Derek W. Beasley age 27 of Benton. Failure to appear for domestic battery

10-3-17 Claudie E. Rickett age 36 of Murphysboro. Failure to appear for domestic battery

10-3-17 Tina M. Spani age 24 of Benton. Failure to appear on retail theft

10-4-17 Steven W. Koshaba age 37 of West Frankfort. Driving while license revoked

10-4-17 Tami V. McPherson age 50 of West Frankfort. Aiding and concealing a fugitive (Alan Bennett)

10-4-17 Travis L. Reginato age 22 of Buckner. Failure to appear for burglary

10-5-17 Wade A. Wyciskalla age 22 of Scheller. Failure to appear for possession of drug paraphernalia

10-5-17 Mark L. Flannigan age 56 of Pinkneyville. Failure to appear for D.U.I.

10-6-17 Donald R. Knaack age 19 of Royalton. Failure to appear for domestic battery

10-6-17 Travis D. Hargett age 38 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on resisting a peace officer

10-6-17 Kendra R. Marvel age 27 of Logan. Failure to appear for violating an order of protection

10-9-17 Michael L. Wright age 46 of Royalton. Failure to appear for battery

10-11-17 Laura L. Orlovich age 43 of Marion. Failure to appear for D.U.I.

10-11-17 Gary D. Redding age 40 of Mt. Olive. Failure to appear for violation of an order of protection

The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. – Sheriff Don Jones

Seven Day Forecast

Today
Cloudy, with a high near 64. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light south southeast wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.