SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE COMMON MARKET 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

SPECIAL MEETING 

Minutes 

June 7, 2011, SICCM Conference Room 

Call to Order: Chairman Larry Peterson called the Special SICCM Board Meeting to order at 10:00 AM in the SICCM Conference Room. 

Roll Call: Larry Peterson, Shawnee Community College 
Robert Mees, John A. Logan College 
Charley Holstein, Rend Lake College 
James Underwood, Kaskaskia College 
Mary Sullivan, SICCM Executive Director 

 Absent was: 

 Jonah Rice, Southeastern Illinois College 
 Rita Cheng, SIU Carbondale 
 Vaughn Vandergrift, SIU Edwardsville 

 Others Present Via Telephone: 
 Valerie Thaxton, Southwestern Illinois College 

 Guests: 

 Anita Brandon, Director ESLCCC(via telephone) 
 Chris Rigdon, SICCM Administrative Assistant 

ESLCC Programs: 

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Dr. James Underwood, Kaskaskia, and Dr. Valerie Thaxton each discussed their desire to offer the CNA Program at the East St. Louis Community College Center. Dr. Underwood also stated he would not vote on this matter. The program is being offered by Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) on a temporary basis. Chairman Peterson asked Valerie if she knew of (1) any proposed changes to the program and (2) the CNA admission requirements. Valerie responded she was not aware of any proposed changes and she was not sure of the CNA admission requirements. Dr. Thaxton was to investigate and get back with the Board. Chairman Peterson stated he believed the Board needed additional information before it could reach a decision. The Board agreed to schedule a Special “Conference Call” Meeting on 10:00 a.m. June 17, 2011 to readdress this 
matter. 

Home Energy Auditor Training and Ameren IP Pre-Employment Pole Climbing Training 
Programs - The Board reviewed submitted proposals from SWIC for the Home Energy 
Auditor Training and Ameren IP Pre-Employment Pole Climbing Training Programs. 

Other New Business: 
 
. Open Meetings Act. The Board briefly discussed its desire for SICCM to begin 
following the Open Meetings Act as per Board attorney John Huffman’s advice. 

. Vacant UCAN Position. Director Sullivan informed the Board that interviews for this opening would be conducted in the near future. She invited Board members to have a representative participate in the interview process. Chairman Peterson said Jean Ellen Boyd would be asked to participate as a representative for Shawnee Community College. 

. Scheduled Board Meeting. Chairman Peterson suggested the need to call a special meeting for 10:00 a.m. in the SICCM Board Room on June 28, 2011 to review information from the Independent Internal Audit currently being conducted by Barrington Financial Services. The Board agreed and decided to schedule the meeting. 

Consent Agenda: 

 Approval of ESLCCC Programs: 

A motion was made by James Underwood and seconded by Bob Mees to approve two 
ESLCCC programs: Home Energy Auditor Training [HEAT] and Ameren IP Pre-
Employment Pole Climbing Training courses as presented by Southwestern Illinois College. The motion was unanimously approved. 

Personnel Appointments: 

A motion was made by Charlie Holstein and seconded by Bob Mees to employ Julia 
Steinkamp as OTA Fieldwork Coordinator at a salary of $50,000 per year. The motion was unanimously approved. 

Adjournment: 

A motion was made by Bob Mees and seconded by Charley Holstein to adjourn at 11:10 a.m. The motion was unanimously approved.