BOARD OF TRUSTEES
McHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT #528
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Regular Board Meeting
6:00pm
MCC Board Room, A217
8900 U.S. Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANC
E
4. C
OLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
5. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
6. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Regular Board of Trustees Meeting, January 25, 2024
7. OPEN FOR RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
Three (3) minutes per person or less.
8. FY 2023 AUDIT PRESENTATION
9. RECOGNITION OF ICCTA OUTSTANDING FACULTY OF THE YEAR
10. R
ECOGNITION OF ICCTA OUTSTANDING ADJUNCT FACULTY OF THE YEAR
11. P
RESIDENT’S REPORT: Dr. Clinton Gabbard
12. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Faculty Report: Ms. Sarah Sullivan
B. Adjunct Faculty Report: Dr. Mark Rockwell
C. Staff Council Report: Mr. David Behrens
D. Student Trustee Report: Ms. Liza Smith
E. Attorney Report
13. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
For Approval
A. Executive Summary and Financial Statements
1. Executive Summary, Board Report #24-19
2. Treasurer’s Report, Board Report #24-20
3. Ratification for Accounts Payable Check Register, Board Report #24-21
B. Request to Approve/Implement/Lease/Purchase/Renew/Replace/Upgrade
1. CATI Amitrol Hydraulic Trainer, Board Report #24-22
2. CATI Swift CNC Plasma Table, Board Report #24-23
3. Rave Mass Notification, Board Report #24-24
4. Panopto Software and Support Agreement, Board Report #24-25
5. SoftDocs, Board Report #24-26
6. Microsoft Unified Enterprises Support, Board Report #24-27
7. Computers for CATI and University Center, Board Report #24-28
8. Computer Equipment for CATI and University Center, Board Report #24-29
9. Rev UP EV Grant Vehicle, Board Report #24-30
10. Appointment of Campus Realtor, Board Report #24-31
11. Uninterruptible Power Supply for University Center at MCC, Board Report #24-32
C. Personnel
1. Salary Adjustment, Board Report #24-33
D. 2024 ICCTA Awards
1. 2024 ICCTA Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member Award, Board Report #24-34
2. 2024 ICCTA Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award, Board Report #24-35
14. ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
15. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR AUDITING SERVICES, Board Report #24-36
16. APPROVAL OF FACULTY FOR TENURE APPOINTMENT IN 2024-2025, Board Report #24-37
17. APPROVAL OF CONTINUATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF PROBATIONARY NON-TENURED FACULTY 2024-
2025, Board Report #24-38
18. ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2023 AUDIT, Board Report #24-39
19. OUT-OF-DISTRICT AND OUT-OF-STATE TUITION AND FEES, Board Report #24-40
20. FOR INFORMATION
A. New Employees
B. Employee Resignations and Retirement Notifications
C. Friends of McHenry County College Foundation Update
D. Grants Office Update
E. Office of Marketing and Public Relations Update
F. Center for Agrarian Learning Update
G. Sustainability Center Update
H. Workforce Development Update
21. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/SUMMARY COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
22. CLOSED SESSION
A. 120/2(c), Exception #21, Review of Closed Session Minutes
B. Other matters as pertain to the exceptions of the Open Meetings Act
23. ACCEPTANCE OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: Regular Board Meeting of January 25, 2024
24. ADJOURNMENT
Thomas E. Allen
Chair
McHenry County College Information Report
February 29, 2024
Student Trustee Report
This month commenced on a positive note with the MCC’s Student Involvement
Fair, showcasing 31 clubs. Of notable interest was the Young Democratic
Socialists of America (YDSA), drawing significant attention from passing
students. The event featured caramel apples with delicious toppings, a pool
table, and a large Lite-Brite, fostering an engaging atmosphere. Following the
fair, clubs have commenced regular weekly and biweekly meetings.
The Great Seed Event was organized by MCC’s Emily
Zach, in collaboration with the University of Illinois Extension Master
Gardeners. This was a well-attended event, filling every square inch of the
MCC Commons and CO/LAB B, which facilitated seed exchanges and offered
valuable gardening insights to students and the community keen on
developing their green thumbs. There were three breakout sessions where
every lecture was filled, including the floor space. I attended the loofa
lecture; attendees learned the do’s and don'ts from germination to
harvesting and drying the loofa. The event was generously sponsored by Ball
Seed, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, Platt Hill Nursery, and
Natural Communities.
The "Make Your Voice Count” College Leadership Summit, which is generously supported by the
Kennedy Family Foundation, is in loving memory of George Kennedy, who is a survivor of the Holocaust.
This summit provided students in the REAL program and LAS 250 with leadership skills and opportunities
to effect change within McHenry County.
The Tea with the Trustee was a success, with appreciation extended to
attending students who enjoyed Mission BBQ while talking with me on
important topics. This event has shed light on unmet student needs, guiding
us toward improved student support and getting a temperature on how the
students are feeling this semester. Over 80 students attended the event.
A special acknowledgment goes out to Our Bodies, Ourselves (OBOS) for
their impactful “Consent Discussion” with 25 in attendance, a collaborative
effort with NIU's Science of BDSM team. Also, OBOS has been very active
this month with a two-day sale on Valentine cards created by the members
and two raffles won by a student and staff member. The raffled items were
a generous donation from Scott, owner of GriffoNest, and Susanna, owner
of Silver Prairie Nature Soap Company – both shops are on the Woodstock
Square. Anticipation builds for upcoming events on the horizon from OBOS.
A visit to the Art Club, run by Issac Mayer (President),
revealed a unique perspective on the creative projects,
encapsulated by Joe Ndu’s statement: "Life is like a sandwich,
no matter which way you flip it, the bread is always on top."
The fishbowl was filled with busy students working on linocut
designs with a collaborative print-making project. The club
members used different substrates to crave away the
negative space to showcase a design of linear line work,
flowers, a large mosquito, frames, a caricature, and fish, to
name a few, which are going to be used to print a primary
color schema for this project.
The second Pizza and a Program series this semester was well-received, with nearly 50 who attended –
half were students. The lecture on “Bad Boys, Movie Villains” was presented by MCC instructor Jim
Stockwell, who stated with delight, “I spoke to 7 p.m., then answered questions for about another 30
minutes – which was wonderful.” The Experts and Insights Faculty Speaker Series session was attended
by student Evelyn Bustos, who stated, “I learned that the difference between a villain and an antagonist.
I didn't know that there was a clear distinction before. I also learned that the villain is what makes the
heroes great."
Another creative outlet, the recent clay workshop showcased Lisa Orr's
remarkable expression and journey through her utilitarian low-fire pottery,
leaving a lasting impression on attendees. Some topics covered were engobe,
which is like slip, however, it has fritted material such as silica and flux. Orr
used the engobe to enhance her pieces with such mystical creatures as
antelope, hare, and fish. The students had the opportunity to use plastalina
modeling clay to form their strigs and cast several molds to adorn small dishes
using a bisque mold, finishing them with sprigs, slip, engobe, and jewel-toned
glazes.
I had the opportunity to sit down with Sam Clifford, the new Student Advocacy Coordinator, to discuss
the impact the College has on supporting students in need. Since the start of the semester, 46 students
have been supported by vouchers and MCC Café Cards totaling $2,120. This support is funded by the
remaining COVID relief funds. Along with students with food insecurities, the Emergency Fund has
supported 33 students, totaling $13,834 for this fiscal year funded by the Friends of the Foundation, and
63 students totaling $20,000 FY 2023. Some health needs have been met with access to Health Kiosk
(Plan B). The textbooks scholarships, gas cards, and Uber rides have allowed students to continue their
education journey despite the challenges they have encountered.
McHenry County College Board Report #24-19
February 29, 2024
Executive Summary
Information
Attached is the Executive Summary of financial information with year-to-date results for FY 2024
through the month of January.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accepts the Executive Summary as presented.
Clinton E. Gabbard
President
1
Executive Summary
Fiscal Year 2024 is currently 58.6% complete with the year-to-date results ending January 31, 2024 being
reported. In the Operating Funds, total revenue is 45.1% of budget, as compared with 43.0% at the same
time last year. Total expenditures are 38.4% of budget, as compared with 36.5% of budget at the same
time last year. The Operating Funds include both the Education Fund and the Operations and
Maintenance Fund, and together comprise most of the instruction and instructional support activities of
the College. The following items relate to the Operating Funds (Fund 01 and Fund 02) as a whole:
Revenue
• Local governmental is 58.6% of budget and down $165,137 (-1.0%) from last year at this time. FY
2024 revenue is $16,814,768 vs. FY 2023 revenue of $16,979,905. For FY 2024, this revenue is
derived from 50% of the 2022 tax levy (as approved by the Board in November 2022) and 50% of
the 2023 tax levy (as approved by the Board in November 2023).
• State government is 54.4% of budget and up $3,431,273 (149.9%) from last year at this time. FY
2024 revenue is $5,719,658 vs. FY 2023 revenue of $2,288,385.
• Federal government is 0.0% of budget and even $0 (0.0%) from last year at this time. FY 2024
revenue is $0 vs. FY 2023 revenue of $0.
• Student tuition and fees is 70.7% of budget and up $529,254 (5.5%) from last year at this time.
FY 2024 revenue is $10,146,055 vs. FY 2023 revenue of $9,616,801. Budgeted tuition and fees
revenue is calculated based on a calculated net billable credit hours and not total reported
credit hours, which includes dual credit. Dual credit only generates tuition revenue if these
classes are held on campus with our instructors.
• Sales and service fee is 43.3% of budget and up $20,881 (38.0%) from last year at this time. FY
2024 revenue is $75,816 vs. FY 2023 revenue of $54,935. Activity in this area is comprised
primarily from the Kids and College, Fitness Center, Horticulture Sales, and Sweet Scots.
• Facilities is 84.2% of budget and even $0 (0.0%) from last year at this time. FY 2024 revenue is
$15,966 vs. FY 2023 revenue of $15,966. Revenue in this category is comprised of the leasing of
the land owned by the College to the radio station and as farmland.
• Investment is 300.6% of budget and up $704,568 (428.9%) from last year at this time. FY 2024
revenue is $868,860 vs. FY 2023 revenue of $164,292.
• Nongovernmental gifts, scholarships, grants & bequests is 122.6% of budget and up $10,733
(389.9%) from last year at this time. FY 2024 revenue is $13,486 vs. FY 2023 revenue of $2,753.
Activity is due to contributions from the Foundation for faculty requested needs (travel,
software, etc.).
• Other is 12.7% of budget and down $23,798 (-0.7%) from last year at this time. FY 2024 revenue
is $3,623,118 vs. FY 2023 revenue of $3,646,916. The main items in this category consists largely
of Employee Health Insurance Contributions, which account for $3,545,978 Retiree Health
contributions, which account for $315, Other Misc. Income, which account for $39,782 with the
remaining balance being made up of smaller accounts such as NSF charges, assorted fines, fees,
and miscellaneous income all of which total $37,043. The large variance to budget is the result
of the “On-Behalf Payment” for the employer’s pension contribution for employees made by the
State. For FY 2023 that “On-Behalf Payment” was $11,174,056.
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Expenditures
• Salaries expenditures are 57.5% of budget and up $1,225,594 (7.9%) from last year at this time.
FY 2024 expenditures are $16,836,736 vs. FY 2023 expenditures of $15,611,141.
• Employee benefit expenditures are 17.4% of budget and up $446,099 (8.3%) from last year at
this time. FY 2024 expenditures are $5,795,261 vs. FY 2023 expenditures of $5,349,163. This line
item is dependent on the health experience or the use of benefits by the employee group and
their own independent choice of coverage. Therefore, it will always be difficult to budget in
advance to any degree of certainty and will experience good years and bad years as a result.
This account group will always be significantly below budget until year-end adjustments are
made for SURS contributions paid by the State on behalf of the employees. The amount
expensed for SURS contributions are about $14-21 million annually depending on the actuarial
tables maintained by the State. However, this expense is offset by an equal amount in “other
revenue” and therefore has no effect on the operating performance of the College.
• Contractual services expenditures are 47.6% of budget and up $62,257 (2.6%) from last year at
this time. FY 2024 expenditures are $2,430,053 vs. FY 2023 expenditures of $2,367,796. The
account includes contractual services for custodial services, legal services, construction
management, roads and grounds, and architectural type services.
• Materials and supplies expenditures are 55.4% of budget and up $62,586 (3.4%) from last year
at this time. FY 2024 expenditures are $1,912,300 vs. FY 2023 expenditures of $1,849,714.
• Travel and meeting expenditures are 39.2% of budget and up $44,285 (35.7%) from last year at
this time. FY 2024 expenditures are $168,375 vs. FY 2023 expenditures of $124,090.
• Fixed charges expenditures are 81.5% of budget and up $298,516 (29.2%) from last year at this
time. FY 2024 expenditures are $1,319,632 vs. FY 2023 expenditures of $1,021,116. Included in
this category are bond principal, interest payments, lease payments, and general insurance.
• Utilities expenditures are 40.1% of budget and up $125,096 (35.2%) from last year at this time.
FY 2024 expenditures are $480,637 vs. FY 2023 expenditures of $355,541.
• Capital Outlay expenditures are 3.0% of budget and up $36,434 (350.7%) from last year at this
time. FY 2024 expenditures are $46,822 vs. FY 2023 expenditures of $10,389. Please be aware
that large projects started in one fiscal year may cross into a new fiscal year and will therefore
have an impact on two fiscal years (i.e. one year under budget and the next over budget).
• Other expenditures are 60.8% of budget and up $20,663 (3.6%) from last year at this time. FY
2024 expenditures are $586,917 vs. FY 2023 expenditures of $566,254. The main category of
expenses includes tuition waivers, tuition related refunds, and miscellaneous expense.
• Contingency expenditures are 0.0% of budget and even $0 (0.0%) from last year at this time. FY
2024 expenditures are $0 vs. FY 2023 expenditures of $0.
Clinton E. Gabbard
President
All Funds Statement of Net Position (Balance Sheet)
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 17
January 31, 2024
All Funds
Education Fund
Operations &
Maintenance
Fund
Operations &
Maintenance
(Restricted) Fund
Bond & Interest
Fund
Auxilliary
Entrerprises
Fund
Restricted
Purposes Fund
Working Cash
Fund
General Fixed
Asset Fund
General Long-
Debt Fund
Trust & Agency
Fund
Audit Fund
Liability
Protection &
Settlement Fund
OPEB Fund
Assets
Cash 2,520,001 505,230.79 - - 531,563.18 10,268 255,494 95,646 - - 453,587 18,211 - 650,000
Investments 41,943,343 20,337,535 5,487,333 10,838,552 - - - 3,085,662 - - - - 2,194,261 -
Receivables 45,458,850 39,799,332 2,817,232 - - (1,969) 2,065,470 - - - - 75,118 703,667 -
Accrued Revenue 150,280 68,653 15,594 41,987 - - - 13,573 - - - - 10,473 -
Interfund Receivables 3,242,911 3,730,766 1,004,804 (300,000) - 303,008 (1,495,666) - - - 0 - - -
Inventory 213,173 - - - - 213,173 - - - - - - - -
Prepaid Expenditures & Deferred Charges 1,437,090 834,873 18,389 - - 6,960 102,471 - - 78,144 - - 127,716 268,537
Fixed Assets 76,409,227 - - - - - - - 76,409,227 - - - - -
Other Assets 16,239 - - - - - - - - 16,239 - - - -
Total Assets 171,391,114 65,276,390 9,343,352 10,580,539 531,563 531,440 927,769 3,194,882 76,409,227 94,383 453,587 93,329 3,036,116 918,537
Liabilities
Payroll Deductions Payable 1,286,845 1,139,492 30,554 - - 109,772 7,027 - - - - - - -
Accounts Payable 550,172 378,624 - 130,010 - 17,227 24,312 - - - - - - -
Interfund Payable 3,242,911 - - 1,510,335 - - - - - - - - 1,732,575 -
Accrued Expense 9,265,105 637,824 - - - - - - - 2,661 - - - 8,624,620
Deferred Revenue 50,752,006 31,567,990 2,603,573 - - 5,775 - - - - - 68,750 643,907 15,862,011
Fixed Liabilities 13,271,122 - - - - - - - - 13,271,122 - - - -
Other Liabilities 240,801 54,775 - - - 186,026 - - - - - - - -
Total Liabilities 78,608,960 33,778,704 2,634,126 1,640,345 - 318,801 31,339 - - 13,273,783 - 68,750 2,376,482 24,486,631
Designated Fund Balance 92,782,154 31,497,687 6,709,226 8,940,194 531,563 212,639 896,430 3,194,882 76,409,227 (13,179,400) 453,587 24,579 659,634 (23,568,094)
Assigned Fund Balance
33% Unassigned for annual budgeted expenditures
20,002,250 18,189,447 1,812,803
Other Designated Reserves 0
Capital Improvement/Investment in Capital Assets 85,349,420 8,940,194 0
76,409,227
Liabilities, Protection, and Settlement
-36,179,581 -13,271,122 659,634 -23,568,094
Working Cash/Other Restricted 3,124,596 896,430 1,750,000 453,587 24,579
Remaining Unassigned Balance 20,485,468 13,308,240 4,896,423 0 531,563 212,639 0 1,444,882 0 91,722 0 0 0 0
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All Funds Statement of Net Position (Balance Sheet)
Total Assets = 171,391,114$ Total Assets = 168,186,716$
Total Liabilities = 78,608,960$ Total Liabilities = 83,523,027$
January 31, 2024
Cash
1.5%
Investments
24.5%
Receivables
26.5%
Accrued Revenue
0.1%
Interfund Receivables
1.9%
Inventory
0.1%
Prepaid Expenditures & Deferred
Charges
0.8%
Fixed Assets
44.6%
Other Assets
0.0%
FY24 Assets - All Funds
Payroll Deductions Payable
1.6%
Accounts Payable
0.7%
Interfund
Payable
4.1%
Accrued
Expense
11.8%
Deferred
Revenue
64.6%
Fixed
Liabilities
16.9%
Other Liabilities
0.3%
FY24 Liabilities - All Funds
Cash
1.5%
Investments
23.4%
Receivables
25.2%
Accrued Revenue
0.1%
Interfund Receivables
6.0%
Inventory
0.1%
Prepaid
Expenditures &
Deferred …
Fixed Assets
42.7%
Other Assets
0.0%
FY23 Assets - All Funds
Payroll Deductions
Payable
1.4%
Accounts
Payable
1.1%
Interfund
Payable
11.2%
Accrued
Expense
27.0%
Deferred
Revenue
47.7%
Fixed
Liabilities
11.3%
Other Liabilities
0.3%
FY23 Liabilities - All Funds
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All Funds Statement of Activities (Income Statement)
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 17
January 31, 2024
All Funds Education Fund
Operations &
Maintenance
Fund
Operations &
Maintenance
(Restricted) Fund
Bond and
Interest
Auxilliary
Entrerprises
Fund
Restricted
Purposes Fund
Working Cash
Fund
General Fixed
Asset Fund
General Long-
Debt Fund
Trust & Agency
Fund
Audit Fund
Liability
Protection &
Settlement
Fund
OPEB Fund
Revenue
Local Governmental Sources
17,268,372 15,258,098 1,556,670 - - - - - - - - 43,776 409,828 -
State Governmental Sources
7,686,146 5,097,168 622,490 - - - 1,966,487 - - - - - - -
Federal Governmental Sources
5,049,036 - - - - - 5,049,036 - - - - - - -
Student Tuition & Fees
11,442,573 9,239,641 906,414 76,290 712,058 508,169 - - - - - - - -
Sales & Service Fees
2,320,592 75,816 - - - 2,244,776 - - - - - - - -
Facilities Revenue
22,726 15,966 - - - 6,760 - - - - - - - -
Investment Revenue
1,503,966 582,318 286,543 358,908 - - - 161,389 - - - - 114,810 -
Nongovernmental Gifts, Scholarships, Grants &
Bequests
413,330 13,486 - - - - 333,220 - - - 66,624 - - -
Other Revenue
3,685,205 3,617,115 6,003 1,241,620 - - - - - (1,241,620) 62,087 - - -
Total Revenue
49,391,946 33,899,609 3,378,119 1,676,818 712,058 2,759,705 7,348,743 161,389 - (1,241,620) 128,712 43,776 524,637 -
Expenditures
Salaries
18,897,620 16,457,920 378,815 - - 1,150,254 910,631 - - - - - - -
Employee Benefits
6,542,693 5,689,504 105,757 - - 163,607 184,850 - - - - - 398,975 -
Contractual Services
3,325,172 1,284,279 1,145,774 70,720 - 390,730 365,500 - - - - 68,170 - -
General Materials & Supplies
3,219,341 1,552,674 359,626 161,255 - 882,430 263,356 - - - - - - -
Travel & Conference/Meeting
284,965 164,000 4,375 - - 39,607 76,982 - - - - - - -
Fixed Charges
1,215,229 1,271,825 47,808 - 624,000 8,867 - - - (806,097) - - 68,826 -
Utilities
480,637 107,654 372,983 - - - - - - - - - - -
Capital Outlay
2,828,657 6,629 40,194 2,082,820 - 30,731 106,349 - 561,935 - - - - -
Other Expenditures
5,216,514 586,917 - - - 2,924 4,530,351 - - - 96,324 - - -
Contingency
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Expenditures
42,010,828 27,121,401 2,455,332 2,314,795 624,000 2,669,150 6,438,019 - 561,935 (806,097) 96,324 68,170 467,801 -
Excess/(deficit) of revenues over expenditures
7,381,118 6,778,207 922,788 (637,977) 88,058 90,
555 910,725 161,389 (561,935) (
435,522) 32,388 (24,394) 56,836 -
Operating transfers in - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Operating transfers out - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Beginning Fund Balance 85,401,031 24,719,477 5,786,437 9,578,171 443,504 122,085 (14,295) 3,033,493 76,971,160 (12,743,878) 421,199 48,973 602,799 (23,568,094)
Ending Fund Balance 92,782,149 31,497,684 6,709,225 8,940,194 531,
562 212,
640 896,430 3,194,882 76,409,225 (13,179,400) 453,587 24,579 659,
635 (23,568,094)
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All Funds Statement of Activities (Income Statement)
Total Revenue = 49,391,946$ Total Revenue = 44,080,617$
Total Expense = 42,010,828$ Total Expense = 38,657,069$
January 31, 2024
Local
Governmental
Sources
35.0%
State Governmental Sources
15.6%
Federal Governmental Sources
10.2%
Student
Tuition & Fees
23.2%
Sales & Service Fees
4.7%
Facilities Revenue
0.0%
Investment Revenue
3.0%
Nongovernmental Gifts,
Scholarships, Grants & Bequests
0.8%
Other Revenue
7.5%
FY24 Revenue - All Funds
Salaries
45.0%
Employee
Benefits
15.6%
Contractual Services
7.9%
General Materials &
Supplies
7.7%
Travel & Conference/Meeting
0.7%
Fixed Charges
2.9%
Utilities
1.1%
Capital Outlay
6.7%
Other
Expenditures
12.4%
Contingency
0.0%
FY24 Expenditures - All Funds
Local
Governmental
Sources
39.5%
State Governmental Sources
7.5%
Federal Governmental Sources
12.8%
Student
Tuition & Fees
24.9%
Sales & Service Fees
4.9%
Facilities Revenue
0.1%
Investment Revenue
0.9%
Nongovernmental Gifts, Scholarships,
Grants & Bequests…
Other Revenue
8.4%
FY23 Revenue - All Funds
Salaries
45.1%
Employee
Benefits
15.6%
Contractual Services
8.4%
General Materials & Supplies
8.3%
Travel & Conference/Meeting
0.5%
Fixed Charges
1.3%
Utilities
0.9%
Capital Outlay
6.2%
Other
Expenditures
13.6%
Contingency
0.0%
FY23 Expenditures - All Funds
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Operating Funds
Net of SURS/Investments
Operating (Funds 01 & 02) Statement of Activities (Net of SURS/Investments)
January 31, 2024 FY24 Act.
% Change Over %
YTD Actual YTD Budget Full Budget YTD Bud. Full Bud. YTD Actual Budget Chng FY23 Act. Chng
Revenue
Local Governmental Sources
16,814,768$ 16,815,748$ 28,700,710$ 100.
0% 58.6% 16,979,905$ 28,
962,379$ 58.6% (165,137)$ -1.0%
State Governmental Sources
5,719,658 6,157,302 10,
509,134 92.9% 54.4% 2,288,385 4,872,056 47.0% 3,431,273$ 149.
9%
Federal Governmental Sources
- - - 0.0% 0.0% - - 0.0% -$ 0.0%
Student Tuition & Fees
10,146,055 9,178,932 14,360,846 110.5% 70.7% 9,616,801 13,350,427 72.0% 529,254$ 5.5%
Sales & Service Fees
75,816 102,533 175,
000 73.
9% 43.3% 54,935 164,000 33.5% 20,881$ 38.
0%
Facilities Revenue
15,966 11,112 18,966 143.7% 84.2% 15,966 18,
966 84.2% -$ 0.
0%
Nongovernmental Gifts
13,486 6,445 11,000 209.3% 122.6% 2,753 11,
000 25.0% 10,733$ 389.
9%
Other Revenue
3,623,118 4,129,293 7,
047,777 87.7% 51.4% 3,646,916 11,671,443 31.2% (23,798)$ -
0.7%
Total Revenue
36,408,868$ 36,401,365$ 60,823,433$ 100.0% 59.9% 32,605,661$ 59,050,271$ 55.2% 3,803,207$ 11.7%
Expenditures
Salaries
16,836,736$ 17,155,534$ 29,
280,648$ 98.1% 57.5% 15,611,141$ 28,
170,035$ 55.4% 1,225,594$ 7.
9%
Employee Benefits
5,795,261 6,902,359 11,780,779 84.0% 49.2% 5,349,163 15,614,102 34.3% 446,099$ 8.
3%
Contractual Services
2,430,053 2,991,071 5,105,087 81.2% 47.6% 2,367,796 4,823,014 49.1% 62,257$ 2.6%
General Materials & Supplies
1,912,300 2,022,524 3,451,994 94.6% 55.4% 1,849,714 3,
307,839 55.9% 62,586$ 3.4%
Travel & Conference/Meeting
168,375 251,970 430,
056 66.
8% 39.2% 124,090 332,282 37.3% 44,285$ 35.
7%
Fixed Charges
1,319,632 949,149 1,
619,985 139.0% 81.5% 1,021,116 1,
591,347 64.2% 298,516$ 29.
2%
Utilities
480,637 701,779 1,197,780 68.5% 40.1% 355,541 1,220,675 29.1% 125,096$ 35.
2%
Capital Outlay
46,822 910,374 1,553,805 5.1% 3.0% 10,389 1,687,269 0.6% 36,434$ 350.7%
Other Expenditures
586,917 565,394 965,
000 103.8% 60.8% 566,254 916,500 61.8% 20,663$ 3.6%
Contingency
- 39,387 67,
225 0.0% 0.0% - 100,000 0.0% -$ 0.
0%
Total Expenditures 29,576,733$ 32,489,541$ 55,452,359$ 91.0% 53.3% 27,255,204$ 57,763,063$ 47.2% 2,321,529$ 8.5%
Surplus/(deficit)
6,832,135$ 3,911,824$ 5,371,074$ 5,350,457$ 1,530,279$ 1,481,678$ 27.7%
Net Transfers Out/(In) -$ 850,000$ -$ 1,530,279$ -$ 0.0%
Net Operating Funds Surplus/(Deficit) 6,832,135$ 3,911,824$ 4,521,074$ 5,350,457$ -$ 1,481,678$ 27.7%
Beginning Fund Balance 30,505,914 30,505,914 30,505,914 33,702,147
Net Operating Funds Surplus/(Deficit) 6,832,135 3,911,824 4,521,074 5,350,457
Add: Contingency (assumption is it is not used) 67,225
Calculated YTD Ending Fund Balance (b) 37,338,049$ 34,417,738$ 35,094,213$ 39,052,604$
FY24
YTD Actual to:
FY23
FY23
Page 5 of 6
Operating Funds - Statement of Activities
January 31, 2024
Actual Budget
Revenue
Local Governmental Sources 16,814,768.14 28,700,710.00
State Governmental Sources 5,719,658.11 10,509,134.00
Federal Governmental Sources - -
Student Tuition & Fees 10,146,055.24 14,360,846.00
Sales & Service Fees 75,816.41 175,000.00
Facilities Revenue 15,966.00 18,966.00
Nongovernmental Gifts, Scholarships, Grants & Bequests 13,486.00 11,000.00
Other Revenue 3,623,117.83 7,047,777.00
Total Revenue 36,408,867.73 60,823,433.00
Expenditures
Salaries 16,836,735.51 29,280,648.00
Employee Benefits 5,795,261.10 11,780,779.00
Contractual Services 2,430,052.64 5,105,087.00
General Materials & Supplies 1,912,299.89 3,451,994.00
Travel & Conference/Meeting 168,375.19 430,056.00
Fixed Charges 1,319,632.48 1,619,985.00
Utilities 480,637.14 1,197,780.00
Capital Outlay 46,822.45 1,553,805.00
Other Expenditures 586,916.50 965,000.00
Contingency - 67,225.00
Total Expenditures 29,576,732.90 55,452,359.00
Excess/(deficit) of revenues over expenditures 6,832,134.83 5,371,074.00
*#N/A or "-" indicates that there is no activity to record for this category in Fund 01 or 02.
-
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
30.00
35.00
Millions
Operating Revenues (Funds 01 and 02)
Actual Budget
-
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
30.00
35.00
Millions
Operating Expenditures (Funds 01 and 02)
Actual Budget
Page 6 of 6
McHenry County College Board Report #24-20
February 29, 2024
Treasurer’s Report
Information
Attached is the Treasurer’s Report for the month of January including details regarding the College’s
investments.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Treasurer’s Report as presented.
Clinton E. Gabbard
President
BankName Beginning Deposits(+) Disbursements(‐) Ending
Account Balance OtherAdditions OtherSubtractions Balance
CrystalLakeBank&Trust
CreditCards $254,527.18 $980,460.54 $1,123,513.07 $111,474.65
CrystalLakeBank&Trust
DirectPay $16,748.51 $1,452,721.65 $1,448,332.18 $21,137.98
CrystalLakeBank&Trust
EmployeeBenefits $0 $30,028.97 $30,028.97 $0
CrystalLakeBank&Trust
FederalStudentLoan $10,000.00 $172,972.29 $172,972.29 $10,000.00
CrystalLakeBank&Trust
FundsHolding
$234,008.54 $8,819,108.41 $6,962,378.45 $2,090,738.50
CrystalLakeBank&Trust
Operations $101,174.71 $1,414,008.55 $1,239,443.32 $275,739.94
CrystalLakeBank&Trust
Payroll $13,265.56 $1,761,678.14 $1,769,258.44 $5,685.26
McHenryCountyCollege
Treasurer'sReport
FortheMonthofJanuary2024
McHenry County College
January 31, 2024
Investments 01/31/24
01/31/24 12/31/23 % of Total
College Fund Financial Institution Investments Investments Investments Interest No. of Days Maturity
Education Illinois Funds $27,007 $14,544 0% see below N/A On Demand
Education PFM Investments 20,379,181 23,647,818 48% see below N/A Various
Operations & Maintenance PFM Investments 5,502,927 5,469,524 13% see below N/A Various
Operations & Maintenance (Restricted) PFM Investments 1,677,394 1,667,212 4% see below N/A Various
Operations & Maintenance (Restricted CDB Project-810-066-019) PFM Investments 8,693,189 8,654,421 21% see below N/A Various
Operations & Maintenance (Restricted CDB Project-810-066-018) Home State Bank 130,899 130,899 0% variable N/A On Demand
Operations & Maintenance (Restricted CDB Project-810-066-020) PFM Investments 379,057 377,366 1% see below N/A Various
Working Cash PFM Investments 3,099,236 3,080,423 7% see below N/A Various
Liability, Protection and Settlement PFM Investments 2,204,734 2,191,351 5% see below N/A Various
Total $42,093,624 $45,233,559 100%
Investment Revenue
Illinois Fund Rates - December 31, 2023
Investment Revenue
College Fund Jan-24 Fiscal YTD Low 5.351%
Education $64,950 $565,267 High 5.451%
Operations & Maintenance 33,982 289,566
Operations & Maintenance (Restricted) 10,358 88,264 Average 5.392%
Operations & Maintenance (Restricted CDB Projects) 40,458 271,571
Working Cash 19,138 163,083 PFM Investment Rates - December 31, 2023
Liability, Protection and Settlement 13,615 116,014
Short Term* Long Term* CDB Trust 019* CDB Trust 020*
Total $182,501 $1,493,765 Low 5.72% - - -
High 5.75% - - -
Yield to Maturity of Notes
Short Term* Long Term CDB Trust 019* CDB Trust 020
At Cost 5.720% 3.920% - -
At Market 5.460% 4.380% - -
*Currently there are no investments in these categories.
Annualized rate - Money Market
Range of CD Rates
McHenry County College Board Report #24-21
February 29, 2024
Ratification for Accounts Payable Check Register
Information
The attached accounts payable check register identifies the vendors that have been paid in the past
month in the amount of $1,209,042.90. Please note that the expenses are not segregated into the
respective funds.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees ratifies payment of the accounts payable check register, for
the period of January 1 - January 31, 2024 totaling $1,209,042.90.
Clinton E. Gabbard
President
Category Amount Percent Category Amount Percent
Cash 0.00 0.00%
Sales & Service Fees 37.50 0.00%
Receivables 0.00 0.00% Other Revenue 0.00 0.00%
Inventory 0.00 0.00% Employee Benefits 23,766.38 1.97%
Prepaid Expenditures & Deferred Charges 8,352.00 0.69% Contractual Services 511,672.40 42.32%
Payroll Deductions Payable 19,174.04 1.59% General Materials & Supplies 353,608.61 29.25%
Accounts Payable 0.00 0.00% Travel & Conference/Meeting 7,841.21 0.65%
Deferred Revenue 0.00 0.00% Fixed Charges 7,230.00 0.60%
Other Liabilities 0.00 0.00% Utilities 33,413.42 2.76%
State Governmental Sources 0.00 0.00% Capital Outlay 222,051.79 18.37%
Federal Governmental Sources 682.84 0.06% Other Expenditures 21,212.71 1.75%
Student Tuition & Fees 0.00 0.00% Contingency 0.00 0.00%
Total All Categories 1,209,042.90 100.00%
Distribution of Monthly Check Register Payments
1/1/24 through 1/31/24
Cash
Receivables
Inventory
Prepaid Expenditures & Deferred Charges
Payroll Deductions Payable
Accounts Payable
Deferred Revenue
Other Liabilities
State Governmental Sources
Federal Governmental Sources
Student Tuition & Fees
Sales & Service Fees
Other Revenue
Employee Benefits
Contractual
Services
General Materials
& Supplies
Travel &
Conference/Meeting
Fixed
Charges
Utilities
Capital Outlay
Other Expenditures
Contingency
H:\Board\FinanceAuditCmte\VendorReports\qryCkToObject2.xlsxJan 2024
Page 1 of 2
Six Month
Select Vendor History Report
SubClass Cat CatDesc PayeeID Payee Total Voucher FY24: (8-Aug) FY24: (9-Sep) FY24: (10-Oct) FY24: (11-Nov) FY24: (12-Dec) FY24: (1-Jan)
Engineering 53 Contractual Services 0396644 Quality Engineering $2,260.00 2,260.00
Engineering 53 Contractual Services 0420293 LionHeart Engineeri $1,663.85 1,663.85
Engineering Total
3,923.85$ 3,923.85 - - - - -
Food Vendor 54 General Materials & Supplies 0395138 TURANO BAKING CO. $3,744.30 729.43 952.77 785.12 682.32 346.90 247.76
Food Vendor 54 General Materials & Supplies 0396456 RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP $3,433.04 452.64 445.68 585.60 867.20 1,032.32 49.60
Food Vendor 54 General Materials & Supplies 0396759 3 CHEFS CATERING SE $1,518.20 1,338.20 180.00
Food Vendor 54 General Materials & Supplies 0414865 Quality Catering fo $4,818.70 943.00 1,342.70 1,108.60 792.80 631.60
Food Vendor 55 Travel & Conference/Meeting 0396759 3 CHEFS CATERING SE $1,686.00 1,686.00
Food Vendor Total
15,200.24$ 2,868.07 2,
341.45 4,051.62 2,658.12 2,
172.02 1,108.96
Landscaping 53 Contractual Services 0395554 INTERIOR TROPICAL G $1,250.00 250.00 250.00 500.00 250.00
Landscaping 54 General Materials & Supplies 0394808 COUNTRYSIDE GARDEN $31.96 31.96
Landscaping 59 Other Expenditures 0395554 INTERIOR TROPICAL G $525.00 525.00
Landscaping Total
1,806.96$ 250.00 281.96 - 500.
00 250.00 525.00
Legal 53 Contractual Services 0396460 ROBBINS SCHWARTZ $27,501.58 16,786.25 10,715.33
Legal Total
27,501.58$ - 16,786.25 - - 10,715.33 -
Temporary Staffing 51 Salaries 0396989 WORKING WORLD INC $792.80 792.80
Temporary Staffing 53 Contractual Services 0396989 WORKING WORLD INC $103,803.75 21,723.60 22,992.35 19,976.12 20,846.45 6,916.78 11,348.45
Temporary Staffing Total
104,596.55$ 21,723.60 23,
785.15 19,976.12 20,846.45 6,
916.78 11,
348.45
Grand Total 153,029.18$ 28,765.52$ 43,
194.81$ 24,
027.74$ 24,004.57$ 20,054.13$ 12,
982.41$
Six (6) Calendar Months
Page 2 of 2
McHenry County College
Board Report #24-22
February 29, 2024
R
equest to Purchase
Foglia CATI Amitrol Hydraulic Trainer
I
nformation
T
he MCC Automation, Robotics, and Mechatronics program includes training on hydraulics, electrical,
and pneumatics. The current hydraulic trainer allows for two to three students to actively engage in the
lab exercises. The additional of the Amitrol Hydraulic Trainer will allow MCC to expand the current
hydraulic trainer to be double sided and add an additional double sided hydraulic trainer. This expansion
and additional will adjust the student to equipment ration from 12:1 to 3:1, thereby providing a
significantly improved learning experience. As such, students will fabricate, assemble, operate, and
troubleshoot hydraulic systems used in many automated systems.
Th
e cost for this Amitrol Hydraulic Trainer equipment is $38,358.38 and is provided by Moss Enterprises
of Johnston, Iowa.
T
he cost is budgeted in the Fund 03 Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation budget.
T
his purchase is from a sole source technology supplier, and therefore exempt from bidding
requirements as stated in the Illinois Public Community College Act Chapter 105 ILCS 5/10-20.21,
exemption (xiii) which reads, “contracts for goods or services which are economically procurable from
only one source, such as for the purchase of magazines, books, periodicals, pamphlets and reports, and
for utility services such as water, light, heat, telephone or telegraph”; and exemption (vii) which reads,
“purchases and contracts for the use, purchase, delivery, movement, or installation of data processing
equipment, software, or services and telecommunications and inter-connect equipment, software, and
services.”
R
ecommendation
I
t is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase of the Amitrol Hydraulic System
Trainer from Moss Enterprises of Johnston, IA for $38,358.38.
C
linton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College
Board Report #24-23
February 29, 2024
R
equest to Purchase
Foglia CATI Swift CNC Plasma Table
I
nformation
M
CC will be moving its Welding Program from Woodstock, IL to the Foglia Center for Advanced
Technology and Innovation (CATI) when it opens in August 2024. The College is seeking to purchase a
Swift CNC Plasma Table for use in the Foglia CATI Welding and Fabrication Lab.
A CNC plasma table is a machine that uses a plasma torch to make precise and efficient cutting of metal.
The term “CNC” refers to “Computer Numerical Control”, which means that a computer is used to direct
the machine's motion based on numerical codes in a program.
Th
e mission of McHenry County College’s Welding and Fabrication Program is to develop students who
can work safely and efficiently while they fabricate, assemble, weld, and troubleshoot welded
assemblies. Students will learn to program and operate the CNC plasma table to cut parts that will be
used as they fabricate their projects during their lab activities. These machines are becoming very
common in the metal fabrication and manufacturing industries.
The quote for this equipment, which is a demonstration unit sold as used, is from the Weldstar Company
of Aurora, IL, at a cost of $41,500.00. This expense is budgeted between the following accounts:
• $3
6,600.00 – 2024 – Perkins Grant
• $4,900.00 – Fund 03 – Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation account
T
his purchase is exempt from bidding requirements as stated in the Illinois Public Community College
Act Chapter 105 ILCS 5/10-20.21, exemption (x) which reads, “purchases of equipment previously
owned by some entity other than the district itself.”
Recommendation
I
t is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of a Swift CNC Plasma Table from
Weldstar Company of Aurora, IL for $41,500.00.
C
linton E. Gabbard
President
1
McHenry County College Board Report #24-24
February 29, 2024
Request to Approve
Contract Renewal for the Rave Mass Notification
As part of its U.S. Department of Education compliance under the Jeanne Clery Act, colleges and
universities are required to provide emergency notifications, timely warnings, and community advisories
to alert its campus population of potential threats. These threats can be human made or natural
disasters. McHenry County College (MCC) currently uses the RAVE Mass Notification platform for a
variety of emergency notifications for its students, employees, and the community.
MCC’s current five year contract with RAVE is set to expire in February 2024. MCC is requesting Board
approval to renew the contract for RAVE Mobile Safety and continue its service without interruption to
comply with the Jeanne Clery Act, supporting our efforts to keep our campuses safe and informed.
Beginning February 2024, RAVE Mobile Safety kept its annual costs for institutions representative of our
enrollment to $9,873.89 per year. A five-year extended contract will provide an economy of scale that
offers a set cost per year over the five year period. The payment schedule is listed below:
Year
Amount
2024-2025
$9,873.89
2025-2026
$9,873.89
2026-2027
$9,873.89
2027-2028
$9,873.89
2028-2029
$9,873.89
This purchase is exempt from bidding requirements as stated in the Illinois Public Community College
Act Chapter 110 ILCS 805/3-27.1, exemption (e) which reads, “contracts for the maintenance or
servicing of, or provision of repair parts for, equipment which are made with the manufacturer or
authorized service agent of that equipment where the provision of parts, maintenance, or servicing can
best be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service agent.” and exemption (f) which reads,
“purchases and contracts for the use, purchase, delivery, movement, or installation of data processing
equipment, software, or services and telecommunications and inter-connect equipment, software, and
services.”
The total expense of $49,369.45 for the five-year contract extension is budgeted in the General
Institutional account within the Education Fund (Fund 01).
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves a five-year contract renewal from RAVE Mobile
Safety of Farmingham, MA for $49,369.45.
Clinton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College Board Report 24-25
February 29, 2024
Request to Renew
Panopto Software and Support Agreement
Information
Panopto, MCC's college-wide video platform, supports faculty in creating, managing, and sharing video
content with a user-friendly interface and robust features, making it a valuable tool for enriching
teaching methods and deepening student engagement. Integrated seamlessly with Canvas, MCC’s
Learning Management System, Panopto facilitates easy access to lectures and interactive content,
including quizzes, discussion forums, and note-taking capabilities, anytime and anywhere. This enhances
learning engagement and effectiveness by allowing students to actively participate in their education.
Additionally, its automated video transcription and closed captioning features ensure inclusivity, making
content accessible to all students, including those with disabilities, thereby fostering an inclusive
learning environment.
Previously, MCC had a yearly renewal policy. The proposed three-year contract is more cost-effective.
To continue uninterrupted service with Panopto, this Board report requests a renewal with a three-year
subscription to Panopto from March 2, 2024 to March 1, 2027, with a total cost of $76,040.36.
These services and supplies are exempt from bidding requirements as stated in the Illinois Public
Community College Act, Chapter 110 ILCS 805/3-27.1, under exemption (f), which reads: “purchases and
contracts for the use, purchase, delivery, movement, or installation of data processing equipment,
software, or services and telecommunications and inter-connect equipment, software, and services.”
This software and support expense of $76,040.36 is budgeted in the CAO account within the Education
Fund.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal of a three-year Panopto software
and support agreement from Panopto of Pittsburgh, PA for an initial year-one cost of $23,652.35, with a
total three-year cost of $76,040.36.
Clinton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College Board Report #24-26
February 29, 2024
Request to Renew SoftDocs
Information
In March 2019, the MCC Board of Trustees approved the purchase of the Etrieve document imaging cloud
subscription system and services from Softdocs, Inc. (Board report #19-40). In January 2020, the Board approved
an expansion of the SoftDocs application that allowed for additional development and adoption of the
technology throughout the College (Board report #20-6). With those approvals, the College received forms
design and imaging training and system setup services to use the Softdocs cloud-based subscription software.
The College also implemented online forms for 11 departments, including Financial Aid, Human Resources, and
the Student Records department, along with the ability to scan/image paper documents to reduce the College’s
reliance on paper and paper storage. The system also was integrated with the College’s Ellucian Colleague ERP
system, and these combined activities have resulted in reduced labor and manual process through automation,
along with a reduction in the need for storage facilities for paper files.
MCC’s current agreement with Softdocs expires on March 31, 2023. The College would like to continue the use
and relationship with Softdocs and sought an extended agreement to achieve long-term discounts in annual
renewal costs. In addition to cloud storage services, the renewal agreement includes the following Etreive
modules: Central, Connect, Content, Flow, Forms, Forms Builder, Reports and Security. The total cost of
continued document imaging, electronic forms, and digital storage over the next five years is below:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
$85,000.00
$87,550.00
$90,176.50
$92,882.33
$95,667.50
These services and supplies are exempt from bidding requirements as stated in the Illinois Public Community
College Act Chapter 110 ILCS 805/3-27.1, exemption (f) which reads, “purchase and contracts for the use,
purchase, delivery, movement or installation of data processing equipment, software, or services and
telecommunications and inter-connect equipment, software and services.”
This expense is budgeted in the FY 2024/FY2029 Enterprise Applications Fund 01 account.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of document imaging and managed
services from Softdocs, Inc. of Columbia, SC at a total five-year cost of $451,276.33.
Clinton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College Board Report #24-27
February 29, 2024
Request to Renew Microsoft Unified Enterprises Support
Information
For the past seven years, McHenry County College has subscribed to Microsoft’s Unified Enterprise
Support Services for 200-plus Windows servers and nearly 2000 Windows desktop computers. This
support is provided by assigned Microsoft resources and includes problem resolution support, additional
proactive services and enhanced solutions, information services to MCC IT staff for the latest knowledge
on Microsoft technologies, and workshops to prevent problems, including increasing system availability
and assisting with the creation of technology solutions using Microsoft technologies.
The current Unified Enterprise Support Service agreement expires on March 23, 2024 and needs to be
renewed. The renewal cost for the Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support is $58,206.00 for one year of
support.
These services and supplies are exempt from bidding requirements as stated in the Illinois Public
Community College Act Chapter 110 ILCS 805/3-27.1, exemption (f) which reads, “purchase and
contracts for the use, purchase, delivery, movement or installation of data processing equipment,
software, or services and telecommunications and inter-connect equipment, software and services.”
This expense is budgeted in the IT Infrastructure and Security account in the Education Fund.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal of Microsoft Premier Support
Services from March 24, 2024 to March 23, 2025 from Microsoft Corporation of Redmond, WA for
$58,206.00.
Clinton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College Board Report #24-28
February 29, 2024
Request to Lease
Computers for University Center at MCC and Foglia CATI
In support of outfitting 13 computer classrooms and labs in both the University Center at MCC
(Woodstock, IL) and the Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation, we propose leasing 350
computers (250 desktops and 100 laptops). These computers will feature enhanced memory and
processor configurations to support specialized software used in the classrooms.
This lease features a $1 buyout option, which will allow MCC to either return the computers at the end
of the lease or keep them permanently upon payment of $1. This gives us more flexibility to extend the
useful life of the computers, thereby reducing overall computer acquisition costs.
• Lease term: 4 years (starts upon receipt of computers)
• Total cost of 4-year lease of 350 computers, with $1 buyout: $687,461.80
This purchase is exempt from bidding requirements as stated in the Illinois Public Community College
Act Chapter 110 ILCS 805/3-27.1, exemption (f) which reads, “purchase and contracts for the use,
purchase, delivery, movement or installation of data processing equipment, software, or services and
telecommunications and inter-connect equipment, software and services.
This expense is budgeted in Fund 3 – IT Technology Services account.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the lease of computers from Dell, Inc. of
Round Rock, TX for $687,461.80.
Clinton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College Board Report #24-29
February 29, 2024
Request to Purchase
Computer Equipment for University Center at MCC and Foglia CATI
In support of outfitting the Foglia CATI and University Center at MCC (Woodstock, IL), we propose to
purchase computer equipment that is needed to ensure that computer labs can meet the needs of
University Center students and faculty. The following equipment is being requested to support these
efforts:
3 laptop carts: $3,439.38
225 widescreen monitors: $74,135.35
___________________________________
Total cost: $77,574.63
These services and supplies are exempt from bidding requirements as stated in the Illinois Public
Community College Act Chapter 110 ILCS 805/3-27.1, exemption (f) which reads, “purchase and
contracts for the use, purchase, delivery, movement or installation of data processing equipment,
software, or services and telecommunications and inter-connect equipment, software and services.”
This expense is budgeted in Fund 3 – IT Technology Services fund.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of computer equipment from
CDW, Vernon Hills, IL for $77,574.63.
Clinton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College Board Report #24-30
February 29, 2024
Request to Purchase
Rev UP EV Grant Vehicle Purchase
Information
MCC has been awarded a Rev UP EV grant from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). This grant
is to promote the development and growth of training programs that prepare individuals for careers in
EV technology and EV-specific advanced manufacturing fields. The award includes the funds to purchase
an electric vehicle, electric vehicle tools, and instructor training.
The electric vehicle will be used in the MCC Automotive department to provide MCC students with
training on electric vehicle theory, operation, safety, diagnosis, and repair. We are requesting to
purchase a 2023 Toyota bZ4X XLE electric vehicle from Pauly Toyota in Crystal Lake, IL. The cost of this
vehicle is $36,514.03.
This expense is budgeted in the Rev UP EV grant, and as a used vehicle it is exempt from bidding.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of the 2023 Toyota bZ4X XLE
electric vehicle from Pauly Toyota in Crystal Lake, Illinois for $36,514.03.
Clinton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College Board Report #24-31
February 29, 2024
Appointment of Campus Realtor
Information
McHenry County College needs to enlist a professional realtor to work on the potential sale of one of
the College’s buildings.
As part of the University Center at MCC’s renovation, existing operations located at the Shah Center
(4100 Shamrock Lane, McHenry, IL) will eventually be relocated to the University Center. Since the
College deemed that the soon-to-be vacated Shah Center site does not fit in its long-range plans, the
decision has been made to sell that building, saving the College on maintaining the Shah Center once
unoccupied.
The College issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for realtor services with experience in commercial
properties. Sales commissions for the sale of the property will be offset through the sale and closing of
the building when sold.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Premier Commercial Realty
of Lake in the Hills, IL to market and sell the Shah Center site.
Clinton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College Board Report #24-32
February 29, 2024
Request to Purchase
Uninterruptible Power Supply for University Center at MCC
Information
In support of outfitting the University Center at MCC in Woodstock, a 15 kVa uninterruptible power
supply for the main server room is needed to provide backup power. In the event of power outages this
UPS will keep the network services to computers, wireless access points, telephones, and other
equipment running until power is restored. This purchase includes:
• 15 kVa Tower UPS
• Batteries
• Service bypass panel
• 2 Power distribution units
• Installation
___________________________
Total: $26,367.63
These services and supplies are exempt from bidding requirements as stated in the Illinois Public
Community College Act Chapter 110 ILCS 805/3-27.1, exemption (f) which reads, “purchase and
contracts for the use, purchase, delivery, movement or installation of data processing equipment,
software, or services and telecommunications and inter-connect equipment, software and services.”
This expense is budgeted in Fund 3 – IT Technology Services.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of an uninterruptible power supply
from CDW, Vernon Hills, IL for $26,367.63.
Clinton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College
Board Report #24-33
February 29, 2024
S
alary Adjustment
Information
Th
e Administrative Salary Adjustment Program includes a salary adjustment of $1,400.00 for full-time
administrative staff members upon completion of 15 credit hours of pre-approved course work. In
accordance with this program, the following administrator qualifies for a salary adjustment currently.
The salary adjustment takes effect for the fiscal year noted.
Current Salary
Adjusted Salary
Amy Carzoli – 3rd Adjustment – FY 2024
Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Services
$122,000.00
$123,400.00
Recommendation
I
t is recommended that the Board of Trustees ratifies the salary adjustment as stated above.
C
linton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College
Board Report #24-34
February 29, 2024
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024 ICCTA Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member Award
I
nformation
S
ince 1986, the MCC Board of Trustees has nominated a faculty member for the Illinois Community
College Trustees Association’s (ICCTA) Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member Award. A selection team
was led by the Faculty Association, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and past MCC Full-Time Faculty
Member award winners. The selection team reviewed 11 nominations for this year’s award, with each
finalist submitting supporting materials that responded to the following criteria:
• I
nstitutional Contributions
• Community Service
• Teaching/Professional Capabilities
• Professional Development
T
he many accomplishments and contributions of each of the following faculty members led to their
nomination by their peers:
• M
agdalena Farc – Instructor, Psychology
• Sherry Ridge – Instructor and Program Chair, Business
• Garrett Beier – Instructor, Entrepreneurial Agriculture and Horticulture
• Christen Louderman – Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program
• Laura Middaugh – Instructor, Mathematics
• Mark Carlson – Instructor, Mathematics
Each faculty member has shown a commitment to the institution, participated in community service
activities, has exemplary teaching and professional philosophies, and actively pursued professional
development activities.
After considerable debate, the selection committee chose Magdalena Farc to represent McHenry
County College as its ICCTA Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member for 2024.
M
aria-Magdalena “Magdalena” Farc has demonstrated excellence in teaching at McHenry County
College for almost 16 years. During this time, she has inspired innumerable students to continue in the
field of Psychology through her sound pedagogical approach and deep passion for teaching students. She
helps students interested in learning more about themselves and about their relationships gain a
scientific understanding of behavior and mental processes - about the link between their bodies and
their minds, about the way in which they remember or think about reality, about human diversity, and
about mental illness. Outside of the classroom, Magdalena successfully sponsors students participating
in the Undergraduate Research Scholar Program which has led to one student presenting relevant
findings at a national conference. She participates in the student-based mentoring initiative and is
participating in the student focused Amplified Conference this spring. In addition to teaching credit
courses, Magdalena has taught for the Kids & College program, actively participates in recruitment and
retention initiatives, and supports student organizations such as the Homeless Aid Coalition and MCC’s
chapter of PSI Beta, the Community College National Honor Society in Psychology.
In addition to transforming the lives of her students, Magdalena is active on campus collaborating with
and leading her peers. She is a former chair of the Psychology department, and either currently serves or
has previously served on the Student Placing, Advising & Support Standing Committee, Curriculum
Development & Review Standing Committee, Curriculum Promotion and Review Standing Committee,
Academic Competencies: Identifying Remedies for Under-prepared Students Committee, Textbook
Advisory Committee, Academic Competencies Ad Hoc Committee, Faculty Association Nominations
Committee, Student Evaluation of Instructor Form Ad Hoc Committee, Program Review Committee,
Department Chair Manual Committee, Assessment Committee (Liaison for Unit B), Faculty Speaker
Series Committee, and is an Advisory Board for the Nursing program. She also serves as a Scholarship
Application Reviewer, E-Portfolio Reviewer, and on the Retention Software Recommendation Team. She
helped design the Faculty Speaker Series, organized a “Wall of Inspiration” in the Commons for Women’s
History Month, and co-spearheaded the American Psychological Association’s Poverty Initiative at MCC.
Magdalena actively participates in professional development opportunities on and off campus, and co-
led a book study of “Belonging,” the seminal research synthesis published in 2023 by Geoffrey Cohen.
She has served on a colleague’s tenure committee and has been a coach to two others as they have gone
through the tenure process at MCC. Furthermore, during the past seven years, Magdalena has
represented MCC’s interests by serving on the state’s IAI Social and Behavioral Science Panel and IAI
Psychology Panel.
Magdalena is not only an excellent teacher who cares deeply for her students, but she is also a
psychologist who is passionate about making the world a better place to live and helping students
become well-rounded members of our community. Through all her work and interactions, Magdalena
remains humble, gracious, and scholarly, which may be best embodied by the statement she submitted
on her nominee form, “To be nominated for the MCC Full-Time Faculty of the Year Award is a great
honor for me. I know I stand in the company of many worthy nominees, and I will celebrate this year’s
chosen faculty wholeheartedly.”
Magdalena embodies the mission of the College and is truly deserving of the 2024 ICCTA Outstanding
Full-Time Faculty Member Award.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees ratifies the nomination of faculty member Magdalena Farc
to represent McHenry County College at the 2024 ICCTA Awards Banquet in June 2024, where the
statewide winner will be announced.
Clinton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College
Board Report #24-35
February 29, 2024
2
024 MCC Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award
Information
S
ince 1986, the Board of Trustees has nominated a faculty member for the Illinois Community College
Trustees Association’s (ICCTA) Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member Award. Beginning last year, the
College has also selected an adjunct faculty member to nominate for the Illinois Community College
Trustees Association’s (ICCTA) Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award. A selection team was
composed of eight adjunct faculty members and facilitated by the Dean of Business, Social Sciences, and
Public Services. Nine nominations were received for this year’s award, the selection team reviewed the
six completed applications, and the finalist was reviewed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Ea
ch applicant submitted supporting materials which responded to the following criteria:
• MCC’s Tenets of Excellence in Teaching:
Subject Matter
Pedagogy
Assessment
Professionalism
• Impact beyond the classroom
• Other items of interest
T
he many accomplishments and contributions of each of the following finalists led to their
consideration.
• Connie Lambke – Adjunct Instructor, Administrative Office Technologies
• Anne Meny – Adjunct Instructor, French
• Mark Menzel – Adjunct Instructor, Fire Science
• Ribhi Salhi – Adjunct Instructor, Political Science
• Armando Valdes – Adjunct Instructor, Spanish
• William Zingrone – Adjunct Instructor, Psychology
Ea
ch adjunct faculty member has shown a commitment to the institution, commendable teaching and
professional philosophies, exemplary representation of MCC’s Tenets of Teaching Excellence, and active
contribution to the MCC community.
After considerable discussion, the selection committee chose Anne Meny to represent McHenry County
College as its 2024 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member.
Ms. Meny’s work as an adjunct instructor of French embodies the tenets of excellence to which all
teachers aspire. With respect to her subject area, she models for her students the curiosity and
enthusiasm necessary for lifelong learning. She is consultant for the McGraw-Hill textbook her students
use, and she influences how that book remains relevant as its editions evolve. To ensure ongoing
improvement in her pedagogical choices, Ms. Meny works with MCC’s Instructional Designer to
maximize her utilization of Canvas’s features in her courses. She also incorporates games and
simulations in class to simultaneously build comradery among students while allowing for
extemporaneous practice. Because students expect to acquire usable language skills while enrolled in
her classes, Ms. Meny has developed transparent assessment mileposts that allow French learners to
track their own progress and stay mindful of their opportunities for improvement. She uses reader-
friendly rubrics and provides feedback in a timely fashion. Because MCC’s institutional goals stress
professionalism, Ms. Meny embeds transferable skill reinforcement in her Humanities instruction. She
models professionalism herself in her communication with students and she fosters an environment
where they treat one another professionally. Because language instruction requires a lot of collaborative
learning, her French classes are an ideal place for students to develop their work habits. In addition, Ms.
Meny serves the college outside the classroom as Adjunct Instructor Coordinator and she also serves on
the Faculty Development Team.
Anne Meny is an excellent instructor and is truly deserving of the 2024 MCC Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
Member Award.
R
ecommendation
I
t is recommended that the Board of Trustees ratifies the nomination of adjunct faculty member Anne
Meny to represent McHenry County College at the 2024 ICCTA Awards Banquet in June 2024, where the
statewide winner will be announced.
C
linton E. Gabbard
President
M
cHenry County College
Board Report #24-36
February 29, 2024
Approval of Contract Extension for Auditing Services
I
nformation
M
cHenry County College had been prepared to issue a Request for Proposal (RFQ) for audit services,
however, due to a significant change in personnel within Business Affairs that set the audit schedule
back, we are recommending postponing the RFQ for another year.
The reason for the extension is due to the retirement of the Assistant Vice President of Finance earlier
last year and with a turnover of her replacement during the start of the FY 2023 audit process. The
College feels that changing out an audit firm at this time is not advantageous due to changes in
personnel, both within the College as well as Sikich, with the official retirement their managing partner
Fred Lantz, who oversaw our account. These critical personnel changes comply with the Board’s desire
to look at audit relationships given the significance of both individuals changing in the audit process.
Also, there is not sufficient time to issue an RFQ, review responses, and bring any potential new auditors
before the Board of Trustees for the start of the FY 2024 audit.
T
he College’s current audit agreement expired with the completion of the audit for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2023. Given our deadlines and the need to begin preparations for audit work beginning
in March 2024 with audit planning beginning soon thereafter, the College has requested a fee proposal
on a one-year contract extension from Sikich LLP and is requesting the Board to grant the extension.
T
he following is the approved fee schedule for the new one (1) year extension.
Fiscal Year Engagement Fees
Year 1 Extension
Fiscal Year 2024
$86,750.00
T
his expense is budgeted in the Audit Fund.
R
ecommendation
I
t is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves a contract extension of one year for auditing
services with Sikich LLP of Naperville, IL, to perform the audits for FY 2024 for a fee of $86,750.00.
C
linton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College
Board Report #24-37
February 29, 2024
A
pproval of Faculty for Tenure Appointment in 2024-2025
I
nformation
A
warding of tenure by the Board of Trustees to probationary faculty members signifies that both the
faculty and the administration endorse each candidate as having the professional skills and personal
qualities to contribute to student learning for many years to come. The following candidates for tenure
have demonstrated that they exhibit instructional excellence in support of McHenry County College’s
mission and goals, and have achieved a level of performance that will make them high-quality additions
to the College’s tenured faculty:
Gay
lord Rodeman – Instructor, Welding
Guinevere Mathey – Instructor, Speech
R
obin Berry – Instructor, Paralegal
L
isa Roth – Instructor, Speech
V
iolet Luczak – Instructor, Graphic Design
R
ecommendation
I
t is recommended that the Board of Trustees ratifies the aforementioned MCC faculty members for
tenure appointment, effective in the academic year 2024-2025.
C
linton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College Board Report #24-38
February 29, 2024
A
pproval of Continuation of Employment of Probationary Non-Tenured Faculty
I
nformation
T
he continuation of employment of non-tenured faculty signifies that both the faculty and the
administration endorse each candidate as having the professional skills and personal qualities to
contribute to student learning. The Illinois Public Community College Act (the “Act”) authorizes the
Board of Trustees to award tenure to a faculty member after three consecutive academic years.
McHenry County College has a non-tenured faculty evaluation process during these three consecutive
academic years.
T
he administration has met with the following faculty members to notify them of the administration’s
recommendation to continue their probationary period to the next academic year.
R
ecommendation
I
t is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve a continuation of employment of probationary
non-tenured MCC faculty members through the academic year 2024-2025.
C
linton E. Gabbard
President
Name
Department
Status
Jason Boring
Manufacturing
2
nd
Year
Kim Tipton
Reference Librarian
2
nd
Year
Mark Krause
Criminal Justice
2
nd
Year
Nichole Babcock-Zook
Nursing
2
nd
Year
Steve Dempsey
Automotive Technology
2
nd
Year
Christopher Davis
Anthropology
2
nd
Year
Wes Delaney
Biology
1
st
Year
Carol Gerber
Business
1
st
Year
Courtney Prange
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1
st
Year
Lee Stanton
Art
1
st
Year
Jennifer Giangrego
English
1
st
Year
Prarthana Gosh
Biology
1
st
Year
Lisa Douglas
Nursing
1
st
Year
McHenry County College Board Report #24-39
February 29, 2024
Fis
cal Year 2023 Audit
Information
S
ikich LLP has completed their independent audit of McHenry County College for FY 2023. The auditor’s
opinion is unmodified, or a “clean” audit opinion. The Audit will be presented to the Board on February
29, 2024. The copies of the FY 2023 AFR have been provided to the Board.
Recommendation
I
t is recommended that the Board of Trustees accepts the FY 2023 Audit as presented.
C
linton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College Board Report #24-40
February 29, 2024
O
ut-of-District and Out-of-State
Tuition and Fees
I
nformation
W
hen the annual audit is complete, the College adjusts the tuition and fee rates for out-of-district and
out-of-state students to more currently reflect the actual cost of instruction.
F
ollowing are the FY 2025 rates that will be charged based upon FY 2023 audited figures:
Current – 2024
Proposed – 2025
Out-of-district Illinois residents
without an approved chargeback
$333.73
$329.15
Out-of-district (audit courses) $478.94 $462.73
Out-of-state residents
$478.94
$462.73
Th
e rates are based on the per capita cost calculation on the Certification of Chargeback Reimbursement
of the FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The Out-of-district Illinois residents without an
approved chargeback rate is the per capita cost less our federal, state, and ICCB grant rates per credit
hour.
R
ecommendation
I
t is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the above 2025 out-of-district and out-of-state
tuition and fees rates, effective Summer 2024.
C
linton E. Gabbard
President
McHenry County College Information Report
February 29, 2024
New Employees
Information
The following list identifies new employees or those who have transferred to another position at
McHenry County College.
Classification Start Date Employee Name Primary Position
Position
Status
CON 1/22/2024 Zoe Marshall Accessibility Aide N
CON 1/22/2024 Head Men’s Soccer Coach Jeff Nehila R
STA 1/29/2024 Karina Rivas Testing Center Assistant – PT R
STA 2/12/2024 Amy Neff
Coordinator of Orientation &
Academic Advising
T
STA 2/19/2024 Carlos Garrison Laboratory Assistant – Biology R
ADJ 6/6/2024 Olivia Hackman Baker Instructor of Spanish R
Through February 20, 2024
*Current MCC employee who has transferred or accepted a different or additional position.
Position Status Key: R=Replacement; N=New; RC=Retitled/Reclassified; T=Transfer to New Position;
A=Additional Position; S=Seasonal
M
cHenry County College
Information Report
February 29, 2024
Employee Resignations and Retirement Notifications
I
nformation
T
he following list identifies employees who have served their last day of employment, have retired, or
resigned from their position at McHenry County College.
Classification
End Date
Employee Name
Primary Position
ADM 1/29/2024 Delia Rodriguez Director of Adult Education
STA 2/6/2024 Chantel Jenrette Laboratory Assistant – Biology
T
he following list identifies employees who have submitted their intent to retire from their position at
McHenry County College.
Classification
Retirement
Date
Employee Name Primary Position
ADM 3/1/2024 Jim Julison Director of Business Services
Through February 20, 2024
McHenry County College Information Report
February 29, 2024
Friends of MCC Foundation Update
Fall 2024 Scholarship Update
Scholarship applications for the Fall 2024 semester are open now through April 3, 2024. Students apply
online at www.mchenry.edu/scholarships. Foundation staff will promote scholarship applications
through on-campus promotion and by hosting Scholarship Days to help students start or complete their
application while on campus.
New Scholarships
The Brenner Family Scholarship was established by Mark and Julie Brenner, both MCC alumni who have
supported the Foundation for several years. They established a $500 scholarship to support an MCC
student pursuing a degree in engineering. The first Brenner Family Scholarship will be awarded for Fall
2024.
The Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills Vocational Scholarship was established with a $2,500 gift to the
Foundation. This scholarship will support students pursuing certificates in noncredit classes. It will award
five $500 scholarships.
People in Need Forum Recap – Saturday, January 27, 2024
The People in Need Forum (PIN) took place on Saturday, January 27, 2024
at MCC. This was the largest PIN event to date, with over 1,000 people in
attendance. PIN highlighted over 125 agencies with information about
their services, 20 breakout sessions on diverse topics including mental
health, housing, food insecurity, seniors, and more. The updated PIN
directory is available at www.mchenry.edu/pin. A special thanks to event
sponsors: McHenry County College, McHenry County Mental Health
Board, Carey Electric, Northern Illinois Recovery Center, The Rotary Club of
Crystal Lake Dawnbreakers, The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry County
Government, Gateway Foundation, and the Community Foundation for
McHenry County.
Scholarship Donor Appreciation Breakfast
The annual Scholarship Donor Appreciation Breakfast was held
on Friday, February 9 in the MCC Café/Commons. This special
event recognized individuals and organizations who have
established student scholarships. It was a wonderful opportunity
for scholarship recipients to meet scholarship donors and thank
them for their generosity. Over 175 donors and students
attended. The breakfast event featured a student scholarship
recipient panel who shared their MCC student success stories.
McHenry County College Grants Office Update Information Report
February 29, 2024
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This report highlights recent MCC Grants Office activity, including grant awards or denials, submitted applications pending a decision from the
funder, and planned future submissions.
GRANTS AWARDED
Funding Source
Brief Description
Amount
Funded
Project Director
ICCB Digital Instruction
for Adult Education
This grant provides funding for Adult Education programs to
improve their technology infrastructure, support technology
integration in the classroom, and improve distance learning
options for adult learners. MCC received more funding than
requested due to a strong application.
$75,000
Arlene Santos-George, VP of
Academic Affairs
PENDING APPLICATIONS
Funding Source
Brief Description
Amount
Requested
Status
Expected
Notification
ICCB Access and Equity
in Dual Credit
This project will help scale equitable access to dual credit courses
for marginalized or otherwise underserved high school students.
College in the High School students will receive transfer guidance
and support to encourage them to persist to completion of a
postsecondary credential.
$150,000
Pending
February
Small Business
Development Center
This grant provides operating support for the Small Business
Development Center. The SBDC is an advocate and resource for
small businesses in McHenry County and offers no-cost counseling
to small business owners as well as noncredit courses designed to
help business owners succeed.
$80,000
Pending
March
U.S. Department of
Labor Strengthening
Community Colleges
Training Grant
MCC is participating in a consortium application of northern Illinois
community colleges coordinated by the ICCB and focusing on
advanced manufacturing. This grant is designed to build capacity
at community colleges to meet the skill development needs of
employers and equitably support students in obtaining good jobs
in in-demand industries.
MCC’s share
is estimated
at about
$1.1 million
over four
years
Pending
March
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Funding Source
Brief Description
Amount
Requested
Status
Expected
Notification
Motorola Solutions
Foundation
MCC is developing an application for a fourth year of funding to
provide scholarships for marginalized students in MCC’s Criminal
Justice, Fire Science, and Emergency Medical Services programs.
$35,000
Pending
April
Reaching Across Illinois
Library System (RAILS)
My Library Is…
My Library Is… provides funding for libraries to tell their story to
the community, demonstrating their value and connection to
those they serve, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
$5,000
Pending
May
U.S. Department of
Education Title III/V
Eligibility Waiver
Eligibility for Title III/V is required for certain grant applications
through the Department of Education, mainly for grants with a
focus on serving marginalized students. Because MCC is not
automatically eligible (based on our percentage of Pell recipients),
a waiver application is necessary. If granted, it also qualifies MCC
for a waiver of the required matching funds for the Student
Support Services grant (application planned in 2024).
N/A
Pending
June
APPLICATIONS IN DEVELOPMENT
Funding Source
Brief Description
Estimated
Request
Status
Application
Due Date
ICCB Noncredit
Workforce Training
Initiative
The goals of this initiative are to expand noncredit offerings, offer
business solutions to employers, and increase the affordability of
noncredit training for students. MCC is working to develop a
comprehensive plan to address all required aspects of the
program.
$100,000
In progress
March 8,
2024
Adult Volunteer Literacy
– Illinois Secretary of
State
The Adult Volunteer Literacy program provides high-quality
literacy services to students throughout the county. Trained
volunteer tutors assist approximately 200 students each year with
English, reading, or math skills, positively impacting their quality of
life and ability to find gainful employment.
$85,000
In progress
March 15,
2024
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Funding Source
Brief Description
Estimated
Request
Status
Application
Due Date
Illinois Department of
Agriculture Regional
Food System
Infrastructure Grant
This initiative offers funding for the middle of the food supply
chain – aggregation, processing, storing, and other activities to
support the distribution of local and regional food products. MCC
is developing an application to establish a shared kitchen for small
farmers in the area without facilities of their own.
$200,000
In progress
March 15,
2024
Illinois State Library
Open Educational
Resources Grants
Funding will support the development and/or revision of Open
Educational Resources (OER), including texts and ancillary course
materials, to reduce student costs while increasing academic
success. This project will include faculty and librarian expertise.
Up to
$150,000
In progress
April 1, 2024
ICCB Taking Back the
Trades
This grant is designed to provide access and strengthen pathways
to careers in the trades for young adults aged 16-24. This is the
second round of funding; MCC received $198,000 in FY24 to
support Construction Management and Architectural and
Engineering Design students.
Up to
$400,000
In progress
April 15,
2024
Mexican Consulate of
Chicago – IME Becas
This program provides matching funds for scholarships awarded by
the Friends of MCC Foundation to students of Mexican origin.
Scholarships will be based on financial need, with preference given
to students who are previous Adult Education or Upward Bound
participants.
$10,000
Planned
April
IBHE Illinois Cooperative
Work Study Grant
The Cooperative Work Study program helps underwrite the cost of
wages for students completing internships. Funding allows a broad
range of employers to participate, providing students with the
opportunity for career-based work experience.
$50,000
Planned
April
ICCB Perkins/Career and
Technical Education
Postsecondary Grant
The Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act
improves the academic performance of CTE students by funding
program development, tutoring, training equipment, and supplies.
TBD –
determined
by ICCB
formula
Planned
May
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Funding Source
Brief Description
Estimated
Request
Status
Application
Due Date
ICCB Adult Education
and Literacy Grant
(AEFLA)
This grant provides operational support for MCC’s Adult Education
program, including classes in Adult Basic Education, Adult
Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, and English as a
Second Language classes.
TBD –
determined
by ICCB
formula
Planned
May
ICCB Integrated English
Language and Civics
Education (IELCE)
This grant provides operational support for Spanish language
instruction and citizenship preparation classes and is designed to
support successful entry into the United States workforce.
TBD –
determined
by ICCB
formula
Planned
May
IRS Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance (VITA)
The VITA grant provides funding to run a clinic to prepare tax
returns for low-income or limited English proficient county
residents, ensuring county taxpayers receive the refunds to which
they are entitled.
$50,000
Planned
May
First National Bank of
Omaha Impact Grant
This grant supports projects that focus on Entrepreneurship and
Small Business Development, with the goal of growing local
economies and creating jobs.
TBD
Under
consideration
May
ICCB Pipeline for the
Advancement of
Healthcare (PATH)
This project is designed to support and expand healthcare training
opportunities by helping marginalized individuals enroll in and
successfully complete training, while also addressing the shortage
of healthcare workers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
TBD –
determined
by ICCB
formula
Planned
June
Gene Haas Foundation
The Foundation’s primary goal is to build skills in the machining
industry by providing scholarships for credit and noncredit CNC
machine technology students. Award amounts are determined by
the Foundation; MCC received $10,000 in October 2023.
TBD
Under
consideration
June
APPLICATIONS DENIED: None.
McHenry County College
February 29, 2024
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*Note: The above list does not include all interviews/stories iniated by the press, or sponsored content
stories. Press clippings about McHenry County College can be found at the following link:
www.mchenry.edu/press.
McHenry County College Information Report
February 29, 2024
Center for Agrarian Learning (CAL) Update
CAL Hiring Update
We are in the process of hiring our new Farm Production Manager and Practicum Lead. For such a
unique and complex position, we were happy with the applications. A total of 13 people applied, five
were interviewed via Zoom, and three have been invited to campus for an interview and tour.
Our goal is to have the position filled by mid-March, and we are on target to do so.
Partnerships and Community Work
Raices Latinas: Agriculture in McHenry County – This multi-year project funded by the Community
Foundation of McHenry County’s Transformational Grant has been on hold for the last six months due
to loss of a project coordinator. Recently, the decision was made to hire someone temporarily to get us
through the year of programs, hoping to still gather stories from local Latino residents. The decision was
also made not to apply for a third year of funding until a more secure vision and leadership are
established. www.raiceslatinasmc.org
Crystal Lake Food Pantry – Donations of produce continue through the winter although less frequently.
Lettuce and herbs grown in our hydroponic system are the most common donation, with kale and
spinach grown in the outdoor tunnels. We are glad to keep the relationship going throughout the
winter, even though the quantities are smaller. We are told that our produce is so fresh and is the first
to disappear from the shelves.
Tenant Farmer on MCC Land – A new lease agreement was drafted that will require the long-time
farmer of MCC’s 80 acres to develop a conservation plan (with guidance from the NRCS – Natural
Resources and Conservation Service of the USDA) and shift practices to include buffer strips and cover
crops over a five-year period. Each year will include another step towards ecological farming, with both
MCC and the farmer sharing the burden (labor and financial) to shift the practices. The goal is to
diminish soil erosion and nutrient loss.
Update on CAL-Hosted Programs
• DIY Marketing Series – January 20 and February 10
o Shout It From the Roof Tops (12 attendees) – for farm and food entrepreneurs to
identify audience, build a web page, understand social media trends, and articulate next
steps in direct marketing
o Lights! Camera! Action! (11 attendees) – short form video marketing, what makes a
compelling story, how to tell that story with affordable equipment and editing platforms
that are easy and effective
• The Great Seed Event – February 3
o New collaboration with McHenry County Master Gardeners
o 1,100 attendees
o Focused on gardeners and homesteaders, and not specifically on farmers
o Included a community seed swap, free seed giveaway, 13 vendors, 4 topic-
presentations, and tableside demos and children’s activities
McHenry County College Information Report
February 29, 2024
Sustainability Center Update
Current Initiatives and Community Connections
The Sustainability Center had a presence at the January Student Resource Fair, at which over 20 tables
were available with information about services. The Student Environmental Action Club participated in the
spring semester Student Club fair, along with 15 other clubs sharing information about their spring
meetings and events.
The IGEN liaison monthly meeting was held on January 18, 2024. Resources available from the Smart
Energy Design Assistance Center and the RevUp EV curriculum project were discussed.
The MCC Café has completed the recertification process and has been recertified as a three green star
restaurant. The Green Restaurant Association requested information recycling, composting, using reusable
silverware and take out containers (no Styrofoam) as well as how the café continues to perform all the
credited environmental steps required for the certification. MCC Café is one of only a few community
college cafeterias to earn this designation. Congratulations!
Director Hankins participated in the Association or the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
Sustainability Professional Exchange in January. Topics included: Advancing Climate Action Through
Electrification; Climate Planning in Higher Education; and Breaking the Green Ceiling and the Future of
Sustainability in Higher Ed.
The ReUse It Corner repurposed approximately $1,411.59 worth of gently used office and school supplies in
January. Seventy-five people found uses for over 455 items this month.
The MCRide/MCC partnership had 265 riders in January 2024.
McHenry County College Information Report
February 29, 2024
Workforce Development Update
This month’s update highlights several new program offerings recently launched by the Career Training,
Kids and College, and Workforce Training programs.
Career Training – Pharmacy Technician
In response to employer needs, a new in-person Pharmacy Technician training program launched in late
January with ten participants. MCC’s Pharmacy Technician Training prepares students to effectively
assist in pharmaceutical preparations and essential daily tasks. The class introduces students to various
pharmacy practice settings and covers drug classes, basic physiology, drug interactions, and daily
pharmaceutical operations. Students who successfully complete this training are eligible to sit for the
National Heathcareers Association (NHA) ExCPT exam. On-the-job training hours are required to achieve
state licensure, and local employers have training in place to help employees progress to licensure.
MCC’s Pharmacy Technician Training is taught by Samantha Rimas, PharmD,
BCPS and Madonna Vorderer, CPhT. Samantha is the Clinical Pharmacy
Coordinator at Advocate Sherman Hospital. She earned her Doctor of
Pharmacy from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2013 and became a
Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist in 2017. She has held positions
as a clinical pharmacist and pharmacy manager before her current role.
Madonna is a Certified Pharmacy Technician with 16 years of hospital
experience. She is currently the Pharmacy Practice Coordinator-Technician
at Northwestern Medicine, where she trains new hires and supervises the
technicians within her department. Samantha and Madonna collaborate to
bring relevant experiences, knowledge, and skill to the classroom.
Kids and College Program – Spring Break 2024
For the first time, students in grades 1-8 will have the opportunity to explore career pathways by
participating in Kids and College Spring Break 2024. On March 25-28, students can select from over 25
engaging classes including Minecraft, Icky Gooey Art, Mini Art Masters
Museum, Cookie Decorating, Welding Camp, Mixed Media Mania, and
the popular STEM program, Camp Invention®. The Spring Break
program provides students flexibility by offering half-day, full-day,
one-day, four-day, morning, and afternoon class options. Our popular
summer program instructors will instruct these classes. The Spring
Break program will provide families an opportunity to keep their
students engaged and learning during their break.
Workforce Training – Nonprofit Offerings
Following the closure of Crystal Lake based Not-For-Profit Resources in November 2023, MCC’s
Workforce Training program began collaborating with the United Way of Greater McHenry County and
the Community Foundation for McHenry County to ensure that local nonprofit organizations continued
to have affordable access to training and development offerings. In addition to the ongoing class
offerings that are relevant to all industry sectors, new classes will
meet specific training needs within the nonprofit community. Among
the new offerings are:
• From Volunteer to Brand Ambassador – Empower your
volunteers to become compelling ambassadors of your
brand, driving greater impact for your organization and the
communities you serve.
• Can You Speak Financials? – This class details how a non-
financial manager can interpret their organization’s
performance through financial statements and use key
performance indicators to make informed decisions.
• Finding the Right Board Members – Learn how to develop a
proactive recruitment strategy designed to meet your specific
organizational needs.
In addition, a quarterly community of practice will launch this spring connecting experienced nonprofit
leaders and those who are early in their careers. Participants will be provided with a facilitated space to
share best practices and learn from one another while developing personally and professionally. This
informal but deliberate transfer of information will strengthen the local community through the wider
adoption of best practices.
