An upper level system moving across the area will produce rain, which may begin as freezing rain or sleet for a short period of time before changing over to all rain. Even though air temperatures are expected to rise to just above freezing in many communities, very cold ground temperatures are expected to lag the slightly warmer air temperatures. This will result in the light rain freezing on contact until the ground has more of a chance to thaw. The best chance for these conditions will begin in portions of southeast Missouri by Noon, and over portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana and the northern Kentucky Pennyrile area by 6 PM this evening. A special weather advisory is in effect for the remainder of the area, where there is slight chance of freezing rain development. (NWS Paducah)

Winter Weather Advisory

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST MONDAY…

* WHAT…Freezing rain expected. The ice will result in difficult
travel conditions. Total ice accumulations of less than one
tenth of an inch are expected.

* WHERE…Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana and
western Kentucky.

* WHEN…6 PM today to 6 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Even though air temperatures are expected
to rise to just above freezing in many locations, very cold
ground temperatures are expected to lag the slightly warmer air
temperatures. This will result in light rain freezing on contact
until the ground has more of a chance to thaw.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads.
Slow down and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

A wintry mix of precipitation is expected to develop over
southeast Missouri this afternoon and spread across the entire
area tonight. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for
portions of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest
Indiana and far northwest Kentucky. Please refer to the Advisory
product and the Special Weather Statement for more details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Monday through Saturday

A storm system will affect the entire area Thursday night into
Friday night. A brief wintry mix will be possible Thursday night
into early Friday morning, with precipitation becoming all snow late
Thursday night into Friday from west to east. At this time, it
looks like some snow accumulation will be possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation will not be needed. However, spotters are asked
to relay any reports of winter weather or slick roadways to the
National Weather Service.

Seven Day Forecast

INA, IL – Local high school students filled the stands at Rend Lake College’s second Warrior Superfan Day during a doubleheader against Wabash Valley College this afternoon. The students attended the men’s and women’s games for free to participate in a basketball shooting contest for prizes.

Pictured is, FROM LEFT, Dalton Hart, Brendan Frazier, and Peyton Hill, all students at Webber Township High School.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

Three high school students were drawn to compete in the Warrior Challenge, during which they attempted to make a lay-up, free throw, and 3-point shot in 30 seconds. Those three students were Brendan Frazier, Dalton Hart and Peyton Hill, all from Webber Township High School.

The final Warrior Superfan Day is set for Wednesday, January 17 in the James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium on the Ina campus with the same Warrior Challenge during halftime of the RLC Men’s game. All in-district high school students are invited to attend and compete for free. Students who compete are also invited back on Saturday, February 17 for a winner-take-all half-court shot competition, with the winner taking home an Academic Award for 12 free credit hours at RLC – valued at $1,500.

For more information about the Warrior Superfan Days, contact RLC’s Welcome Center at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1343 or welcome@rlc.edu.

INA, IL – Three specialized trainings for surface and underground miners are set for this month at Rend Lake College. All training courses are held on the Ina campus.

First up for surface-only miners is an Annual Refresher Training set for 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. Both surface and underground miners can also take the Annual Refresher Training the following Friday, Jan. 26 from 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. The cost of each course is $50.

A five-day Inexperienced Miner Training is also scheduled to start Monday, Jan. 29. The class will meet 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday. The cost of the class is $165, and attendees must pre-pay and pre-register.

For more information or to register for any of the trainings, contact Sally Heathcoat at 618-437-5321, Ext. 2373.

Special Weather Statement

..Below zero wind chills expected early today…
…Light wintry precipitation possible Sunday afternoon into
Sunday night…

Another Arctic high pressure system will move southeast into the
Ohio Valley today. Morning temperatures will be in the single
digits and teens, except teens in parts of southeast Missouri.
Wind chills early today will be running from zero to 8 below in
much of the area east of the Mississippi River.

A south wind flow will develop on Sunday and Sunday night. The
south winds will bring moisture northward, setting the stage for
widespread light precipitation. The precipitation will spread
from west to east across our region Sunday afternoon and evening,
continuing into Monday morning. In some areas, the precipitation
may be in the form of a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain
before enough warm air changes it to liquid rain by Monday
morning. Although heavy amounts are not expected, travel could be
impacted later Sunday afternoon into Sunday night if surface
temperatures fall back close to the freezing mark.

Seven Day Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -1. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 15. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain or freezing rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 34. South wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain likely before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 7 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 11 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North northwest wind around 9 mph.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

January 09, 2018 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. January 15 – March 2, 2018 Visiting Artist: Erica Burton Theatre Lobby

2. Thursday, January 25, 2018; 7:00pm Thespian Comedy Improv Theatre

3. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 WYSE 2018 Competition James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium

4. Tuesday, February 20, 2018; 8:30 – 3:30 Faculty & Staff In-Service Rend Lake College, Ina Campus

5. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 RLC Basketball Homecoming Games vs. Lincoln Trail Women’s @ 5:30pm; Men’s @ 7:30pm James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium

6. Friday, March 2, 2018 Career Fair Rend Lake College, Ina Campus

7. Monday, March 5, 2018; 6:30pm Spoken Word & Open Mic Night King City Books, Mt. Vernon

8. Thursday – Friday, March 22 – 23, 2018 Kickstart Your Journey RLC Campus

9. April 5-7 @ 7pm nightly, April 8 @ 2pm Spring Musical: The Addams Family Rend Lake College Theatre

10. Thursday – Monday, April 5 – 9, 2018 HLC 2018 Annual Conference Hyatt Regency Chicago 11. Thursday, April 12, 2018; 3:00 – 6:00 pm Job Search Party Mt. Vernon Hotel and Event Center IV. Closed Session – The Board may go into closed session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1)(2)(11)(21) of the Open Meetings Act.

Subsection (1) appointment, employment, and compensation of specific employees; (2) collective negotiating matters; (11) litigation; (21) approval of meeting minutes.

V. Resume Open Meeting

VI. Approval of Consent Agenda

VII. Approval of Minutes of the: 02 * December 12, 2017 Board of Trustees Meeting;* * December 12, 2017 Board of Trustees Executive Session*

VIII. New Business

10 * A. Approval of Revisions to Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 3.1115 – Stipends

12 * B. Approval to Destroy Closed Session Tapes

13 * C. Approval to Release Closed Session Minutes

14 D. Approval to Create Rend Lake College Policy & Procedure 4.1260 – Review and Publication of Student Right-To-Know & Campus Security Disclosures, Student Policies, and Recruitment Materials (First Reading)

16 E. Acceptance of Bid for PoolPak Unit Replacement in the Aquatic Center

17 F. Recommendation to Approve 2017-2018 Family Handbook for the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center IX. Personnel

36 A. Ratify the Acceptance of Resignation of Rend Lake College MarketPlace Coordinator

39 B. Ratify the Acceptance of Resignation of Financial Aid and Admissions Coordinator

X. Financial Information 43 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

BENTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake continues the “Small World” series with the program, “Wildlife Winter Homes.” Join Park Rangers as we learn about where our favorite creatures spend the cold winter months. The day will include hands-on activities, like building a model wildlife home, an indoor scavenger hunt, and a short optional hike to search for evidence of animal homes, weather permitting. This event is tailored for children ages 2 – 5 years old, but all ages are welcome to join the fun at the Rend Lake Visitor Center on Tuesday, January 9^th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.

As always, the programs presented at the Rend Lake Visitor Center are open to public and free of charge. The “Small World” series is best suited for children ages 2 – 5 years old, but everyone is welcome to join. For more information about programming call the Rend Lake Project Office at (618)-724-2493. Be sure to “Like” the Visitor Center Facebook page for the latest updates at facebook.com/rendlakeusace.