BOARD OF TRUSTEES McHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT #528

Thursday, April 22, 2021 Virtual Meeting Final Meeting of Retiring Board Held By Videoconference 6:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL MEETING

The Board of Trustees of McHenry County College District No. 528 will convene a regular Board meeting in the MCC Conference Center, Room A211-A215, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, Illinois at the date and time specified above. A disaster declaration relating to public health concerns has been issued for at least a portion of the public body’s jurisdiction. In consideration of this and due to the COVID- 19 health pandemic, President Gabbard has determined that a fully accessible in-person meeting is not practical or prudent. As permitted by Section 7(e) of the Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/7(e), this meeting may be thus held without the physical presence of a quorum of trustees at the regular meeting location. Dr. Gabbard will be physically present at the regular meeting location, along with other employees performing essential functions. One or more trustees may also be physically present. Given COVID-19 considerations, it is not feasible to allow members of the public to attend the meeting in person. Members of the public may view the meeting using the following link: www.mchenry.edu/board

If any member of the public wishes to provide a public comment for the meeting, please submit the comment in writing via email by 3 p.m. on April 22, 2021 to the College Public Information Officer at [email protected], or complete the Public Comment Form by that date and time. All comments will be provided to trustees prior to the meeting and will be reflected in meeting minutes. Public comments that are appropriate, compliant with Board policy, and reasonable in length will be read aloud during the public comment section of the meeting.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT 5. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA 6. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Regular Board Meeting, March 25, 2021 7. SPECIAL RECOGNITION: A. Outgoing Student Trustee Gabriella German B. Outgoing Board Trustee/Chair Mike Smith 8. OPEN FOR RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS

9. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Dr. Clinton Gabbard 10. COMMUNICATIONS A. Faculty Report: Ms. Sarah Sullivan and Ms. Elaine Whalen

B. Adjunct Faculty Report: Ms. Karen Shuman C. Staff Council Report: Ms. Tawnja Trimble D. Student Trustee Report: Ms. Gabby German E. Attorney Report 11. OF CONSENT AGENDA For Approval A. Executive Summary and Financial Statements 1. Executive Summary, Board Report #21-44 2. Treasurer’s Report, Board Report #21-45 3. Ratification for Accounts Payable Check Register, Board Report #21-46 B. Request to Approve/Implement/Lease/Purchase/Renew/Replace/Upgrade 1. Furniture Upgrades, Board Report #21-47 2. New Network Hardware/Install, Board Report #21-48 3. Three-Year Contract for Main Campus Internet Connection, Board Report #21-49 4. Upgrading Interior Lighting Fixtures in Buildings A and B to LED Lighting, Board Report #21-50 5. Interior Renovations for B166-B167 and B255 Math Tutoring Services Center, Board Report #21-51 6. New Storage Building, Board Report #21-52 C. Personnel 1. Appointment of Replacement, Chief of Police, Board Report #21-53

D. ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA E. FOR INFORMATION 1. New Employees 2. Employee Resignations and Retirement Notifications 3. Paul Simon Student Essay Contest 4. April Committee Meeting Summary 5. Center for Agrarian Learning Update 6. Friends of McHenry County College Foundation Update 7. Grants Office Update 8. Office of Marketing and Public Relations Update 9. Sustainability Center Update 10. Workforce Development Update

F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS G. SUMMARY COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS H. 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 I. ACCEPTANCE OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: February 25, 2021 and March 25, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Closed Session minutes

J. ADJOURNMENT

Michael Smith Chair

McHenry County College Information Report April 22, 2021

Student Trustee Report

Talkspace Online Therapy Now Available for MCC Students MCC students can now receive free online therapy via Talkspace. With Talkspace, students can connect with a dedicated, licensed therapist from a secure, HIPAA-compliant mobile app and web platform. Through this program, students can:

• Send a therapist unlimited text, voice, or video messages at any time • Access Talkspace’s database of mental health resources • Receive one live 30-minute video session per month

Earth Month The MCC Sustainability Center and Environmental Action Club are celebrating Earth Month with a variety of information workshops, an eco-friendly themed self-paced scavenger hunt, and sustainable tips and tricks that are being shared throughout the month of April.

Student Organizations Several MCC Student organizations have continued to meet throughout the pandemic, with several hosting a variety of virtual events throughout the month.

• MCC Business Club’s Box Lunch Fundraiser, raising funds for the MCC Purple Closet a program created to provide students with free professional attire for interviews and jobs. This month they raised $480! • Autism Awareness Club hosted a student panel discussion, Understanding Autism: Navigating in a Complex World. Students discussed their experience with autism on campus, at work, and in their daily lives. Students, employees, and community members were in attendance. • Social Science Club hosted a discussion with Dr. Todd Culp about international and domestic terrorism and hosted Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy for a discussion/demonstration on how animals are used for assisted therapy.

Student Government and Student Trustee Elections MCC students had the opportunity to have their voices heard by voting in the Student Government and Student Trustee elections. We have a new group of students who will take on a leadership role for the 2021-2022 academic year. McHenry County College Board Report #21-44 April 22, 2021

Executive Summary

Information

Attached is the Executive Summary of financial information with year-to-date results for FY 2021 through the month of March.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accepts the Executive Summary as presented.

Clinton E. Gabbard President Executive Summary

Fiscal Year 2021 is currently 74.7% complete with the year-to-date results ending March 31, 2021 being reported. In the Operating Funds, total revenue is 55.7% of budget, as compared with 58.2% at the same time last year. Total expenditures are 48.2% of budget, as compared with 51.2% 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 74.6% of budget and up $558,858 (2.8%) from last year at this time. FY21 revenue is 20,790,019 vs. FY20 revenue of $20,231,162. For FY21, this revenue is derived from 50% of the 2019 tax levy (as approved by the Board in November 2019) and 50% of the 2020 tax levy (as approved by the Board in November 2020). • State government is 75.9 of budget and up $452,916 (18.6%) from last year at this time. FY21 revenue is $2,889,867 vs. FY20 revenue of $2,436,951. • Federal government is 41.0% of budget and up $48,296 (2,457.8%) from last year at this time. FY21 revenue is $50,261 vs. FY20 revenue of $1,965. • Student tuition and fees is 89.3% of budget and up $214,536 (1.9%) from last year at this time. FY21 revenue is $11,581,663 vs. FY20 revenue of $11,367,127. 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. Duel credit only generates tuition revenue if these classes are held on campus with our instructors. • Sales and service fee is 1.8% of budget and down $120,615 (-97.8 %) from last year at this time. FY21 revenue is $2,709 vs. FY20 revenue of $123,324. Activity in this area is comprised primarily from the Kids and College, Fitness Center, Horticulture Sales, and Sweet Scots. • Facilities is 90.5% of budget and up $1,789 (11.6 %) from last year at this time. FY21 revenue is $17,166 vs. FY20 revenue of $15,377. 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 21.4% of budget and down 591,421 (-87.4%) from last year at this time. FY21 revenue is $85,414 vs. FY 20 revenue of $676,835. • Nongovernmental gifts, scholarships, grants & bequests is 10.9% of budget and down $23,831 (-91.0%) from last year at this time. FY21 revenue is $2,291 vs. FY20 revenue of $25,472. Activity is due to contributions from the Foundation for faculty requested needs (travel, software, etc.). • Other is 16.8% of budget and up $16,291 (0.4%) from last year at this time. FY21 revenue is $4,400,380 vs. FY20 revenue of 4,384,089. The main items in this category consists largely of Employee Health Insurance Contributions, which account for $4,334,061 Retiree Health contributions, which account for $1,359, Other Misc. Income, which account for $35,360 with the remaining balance being made up of smaller accounts such as NSF charges, assorted fines, fees, and miscellaneous income all of which total $29,600 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 FY20 that “On-Behalf Payment” was $18,954,831.

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Expenditures • Salaries expenditures are 68.8% of budget and down $140,698 (-0.7%) from last year at this time. FY21 expenditures are $18,921,732 vs. FY20 expenditures of $19,062,430. • Employee benefit expenditures are 23.2% of budget and up $380,044 (5.7%) from last year at this time. FY21 expenditures are $6,933,431 vs. FY20 expenditures of 6,613,387. 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 $14-17 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 72.5% of budget and up $320,802 (12.5%) from last year at this time. FY21 expenditures are $2,878,979 vs. FY20 expenditures of $2,558,178. The account includes contractual services for custodial services, legal services, construction management, roads and grounds, and architectural type services. • Materials and supplies expenditures are 67.4% of budget and down $657,304 (-27.2%) from last year at this time. FY21 expenditures are $1,756,513 vs. FY20 expenditures of 2,413,818. • Travel and meeting expenditures are 19.5% of budget and down $138,258 (-61.8%) from last year at this time. FY21 expenditures are $85,495 vs. FY20 expenditures of $223,753. • Fixed charges expenditures are 92.4 % of budget and down $63,090 (-4.1%) from last year at this time. FY21 expenditures are $1,468,432 vs. FY20 expenditures of $1,531,522. Included in this category are bond principal, interest payments, lease payments, and general insurance. • Utilities expenditures are 72.3% of budget and up $145,083 (21.0%) from last year at this time. FY21 expenditures are $834,626 vs. FY20 expenditures of $689,542. • Capital Outlay expenditures are 21.5% of budget and down $1,345,346 (-74.9) from last year at this time. FY21 expenditures are $450,029 vs. FY20 expenditures of $1,795,375. 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 78.4% of budget and up $138,385 (24.4%) from last year at this time. FY21 expenditures are $705,493 vs. FY20 expenditures of $567,108. 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. FY21 expenditures are $0 vs. FY20 expenditures of $0.

Clinton E. Gabbard President

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All Funds Statement of Net Position (Balance Sheet) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 17 March 31, 2021 Operations & Operations & Auxilliary Liability Bond & Interest Restricted Working Cash General Fixed General Long- Trust & Agency All Funds Education Fund Maintenance Maintenance Entrerprises Audit Fund Protection & OPEB Fund Fund Purposes Fund Fund Asset Fund Debt Fund Fund Fund (Restricted) Fund Fund Settlement Fund Assets Cash 2,446,038 - 434,118 - 272,636.43 539,593 (0) 95,646 - - 410,668 43,376 - 650,000 Investments 33,098,183 13,882,096 1,037,064 13,117,742 - - - 2,956,708 - - - - 2,104,572 - Receivables 36,323,957 32,204,187 2,565,915 - - 9,102 762,302 - - - - 75,252 707,201 - Accrued Revenue 81,340 21,408 1,817 51,271 - - - 3,729 - - - - 3,115 - Interfund Receivables 9,621,126 4,095,952 6,186,872 (78,912) - (438,156) (144,631) - - - 0 (0) (0) - Inventory 444,027 - - - - 444,027 ------Prepaid Expenditures & Deferred Charges 1,969,833 1,040,203 28,591 165,813 - 11,552 1,317 - - 49,101 - - 59,378 613,879 Fixed Assets 69,976,009 ------69,976,009 - - - - - Other Assets 28,418 ------28,418 - - - -

Total Assets 153,988,931 51,243,846 10,254,376 13,255,914 272,636 566,118 618,988 3,056,084 69,976,009 77,519 410,668 118,628 2,874,265 1,263,879

Liabilities Payroll Deductions Payable 1,312,946 1,099,452 56,245 - - 108,115 2,593 - - - - - 46,541 - Accounts Payable 706,033 708,292 - - - 332 (2,591) ------Interfund Payable 9,621,126 - - 7,617,190 - - 192,993 - - - - - 1,810,943 - Accrued Expense 24,655,307 555,805 ------24,099,502 Deferred Revenue 30,392,412 22,938,122 1,967,810 5,436 50,736 13,589 - - - - - 56,250 526,833 4,833,636 Fixed Liabilities 10,708,188 ------10,708,188 - - - - Other Liabilities 76,969 38,139 - - - 38,830 ------

Total Liabilities 77,472,980 25,339,810 2,024,055 7,622,626 50,736 160,867 192,994 - - 10,708,188 - 56,250 2,384,317 28,933,138

Designated Fund Balance 76,515,952 25,904,037 8,230,322 5,633,288 221,900 405,251 425,994 3,056,084 69,976,009 (10,630,669) 410,668 62,378 489,948 (27,669,259)

Assigned Fund Balance 33% Unassigned for annual budgeted expenditures 17,820,819 16,033,362 1,787,457 Other Designated Reserves 0 Capital Improvement/Investment in Capital Assets 75,609,297 5,633,288 0 69,976,009 Liabilities, Protection, and Settlement -37,887,498 -10,708,188 489,948 -27,669,259 Working Cash/Other Restricted 2,649,040 425,994 1,750,000 410,668 62,378 Remaining Unassigned Balance 18,324,293 9,870,674 6,442,865 0 221,900 405,251 0 1,306,084 0 77,519 0 0 0 0

Page 1 of 6 All Funds Statement of Net Position (Balance Sheet) March 31, 2021

Total Assets = $ 153,988,931 Total Assets = $ 150,483,535

Other Assets Other Assets FY21 Assets - All Funds Cash FY20 Assets - All Funds 0.0% Cash 0.0% 2.1% 1.6%

Investments Fixed Assets 21.5% Investments 45.4% Fixed Assets 21.8% 46.1%

Receivables Receivables 23.6% 22.6%

Prepaid Expenditures & Prepaid Expenditures & Deferred Accrued Revenue Deferred Charges Accrued Revenue Charges 1.2% 0.1% 0.1% Inventory Interfund Receivables 1.3% Inventory Interfund Receivables 0.3% 6.0% 0.3% 6.2%

FY21 Liabilities - All Funds Payroll Deductions FY20 Liabilities - All Funds Payroll Deductions Payable Accounts Payable Payable 1.7% 0.9% 1.4% Accounts Payable Other Liabilities 1.0% Other Liabilities 0.6% 0.1% Interfund Interfund Payable Payable 11.7% Fixed 12.4% Fixed Liabilities Liabilities 13.8% 14.8%

Deferred Accrued Deferred Accrued Revenue Expense Revenue Expense 39.2% 31.8% 37.7% 32.7%

Total Liabilities = $ 77,472,980 Total Liabilities = $ 76,795,119

Page 2 of 6 All Funds Statement of Activities (Income Statement) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 17 March 31, 2021 Liability Operations & Operations & Auxilliary Bond and Restricted Working Cash General Fixed General Long- Trust & Agency Protection & All Funds Education Fund Maintenance Maintenance Entrerprises Audit Fund OPEB Fund Interest Purposes Fund Fund Asset Fund Debt Fund Fund Settlement Fund (Restricted) Fund Fund Fund Revenue Local Governmental Sources 21,724,495 18,735,647 2,054,372 ------56,214 878,261 - State Governmental Sources 3,806,911 2,285,647 604,220 - - - 917,044 ------Federal Governmental Sources 6,969,765 50,261 - - - - 6,919,504 ------Student Tuition & Fees 13,034,720 10,285,263 1,296,400 77,298 721,461 654,298 ------Sales & Service Fees 1,453,579 2,709 - - - 1,450,870 ------Facilities Revenue 35,141 17,166 - - - 17,975 ------Investment Revenue 146,450 81,919 3,494 47,877 - - - 7,170 - - - - 5,989 - Nongovernmental Gifts, Scholarships, Grants & Bequests 427,567 2,291 - - - - 287,916 - - - 137,360 - - - Other Revenue 4,439,281 4,371,904 28,476 860,908 - - - - - (860,908) 38,902 - - - Total Revenue 52,037,910 35,832,809 3,986,963 986,083 721,461 2,123,142 8,124,464 7,170 - (860,908) 176,261 56,214 884,250 -

Expenditures Salaries 21,203,597 18,508,105 413,627 - - 1,054,901 944,038 - - - - - 282,926 - Employee Benefits 7,963,135 6,916,093 77,338 - - 212,474 168,612 - - - - - 588,618 - Contractual Services 3,409,091 1,898,135 980,844 32,656 - 196,937 214,837 - - - - 54,500 31,180 - General Materials & Supplies 2,653,853 1,576,407 180,106 416 - 695,744 186,368 - - - - - 14,812 - Travel & Conference/Meeting 97,646 75,380 10,116 - - 3,490 5,023 - - - - - 3,637 - Fixed Charges 546,689 1,450,034 18,398 - 624,000 6,000 - - - (1,618,489) - - 66,746 - Utilities 834,626 284,170 550,455 ------Capital Outlay 3,247,494 60,504 389,525 860,908 - 3,770 212,679 - 1,720,109 - - - - - Other Expenditures 6,831,703 705,493 - - - 3,172 5,967,397 - - - 155,641 - - - Contingency ------Total Expenditures 46,787,832 31,474,322 2,620,408 893,980 624,000 2,176,489 7,698,953 - 1,720,109 (1,618,489) 155,641 54,500 987,920 -

Excess/(deficit) of revenues over expenditures 5,250,077 4,358,486 1,366,555 92,103 97,461 (53,346) 425,511 7,170 (1,720,109) 757,581 20,620 1,714 (103,670) -

Operating transfers in 700,000 - - - - 450,000 ------250,000 Operating transfers out 700,000 700,000 ------

Beginning Fund Balance 71,265,874 22,245,550 6,863,767 5,541,185 124,439 8,598 483 3,048,913 71,696,118 (11,388,250) 390,048 60,664 593,618 (27,919,259)

Ending Fund Balance 76,515,952 25,904,037 8,230,322 5,633,288 221,900 405,251 425,994 3,056,084 69,976,009 (10,630,669) 410,668 62,378 489,948 (27,669,259)

Page 3 of 6 All Funds Statement of Activities (Income Statement) March 31, 2021

Total Revenue = $ 52,037,910 Total Revenue = $ 54,589,322

Nongovernmental Gifts, Other Revenue FY21 Revenue - All Funds 8.0% FY20 Revenue - All Funds Investment Revenue Scholarships, Grants & Other Revenue Nongovernmental Gifts, Scholarships, 0.3% Bequests 0.8% 8.5% Grants & Bequests… Facilities Revenue 0.1% Investment Revenue Sales & Service Fees 2.3% 2.8%

Facilities Revenue Local Student 0.1% Local Governmental Tuition & Fees Sales & Service Fees Governmental Sources 25.0% 5.1% Sources Student 39.1% 41.7% Tuition & Fees 23.1%

State Governmental Sources State Governmental Sources 6.4% Federal Governmental 7.3% Federal Governmental Sources Sources 13.4% 9.4%

FY21 Expenditures - All Funds FY20 Expenditures - All Funds

Other Expenditures Other Expenditures 14.6% 11.1% Contingency Capital Outlay Contingency 0.0% 6.9% 0.0% Capital Outlay Utilities 6.9% 1.5% Utilities 1.8% Fixed Charges 1.2% Fixed Charges Salaries Travel & Conference/Meeting 1.2% 45.3% 0.7% Salaries Travel & Conference/Meeting 46.7% 0.2% General Materials & Supplies 9.0% General Materials & Employee Employee Supplies Benefits Benefits Contractual Services 5.7% 17.0% 16.3% Contractual Services 6.7% 7.3%

Total Expense = $ 46,787,832 Total Expense = $ 46,661,792

Page 4 of 6 Operating Funds Net of SURS/Investments Operating (Funds 01 & 02) Statement of Activities (Net of SURS/Investments) March 31, 2021 FY21 FY21 Act. FY21 YTD Actual to: FY20 Change Over YTD Actual YTD Budget Full Budget YTD Bud. Full Bud. YTD Actual FY20 Act. Revenue Local Governmental Sources $ 20,790,019 $ 20,832,877 $ 27,872,558 99.8% 74.6% $ 20,231,162 $ 558, 858 State Governmental Sources 2,889,867 2,847,683 3, 809,949 101.5% 75.9% 2,436,951 $ 452, 916 Federal Governmental Sources 50,261 91,647 122,615 54.8% 41.0% 1,965 $ 48,296 Student Tuition & Fees 11,581,663 10,572,219 12,965,975 109.5% 89.3% 11,367,127 $ 214, 536 Sales & Service Fees 2,709 112,975 151,150 2.4% 1.8% 123,324 $ (120,615) Facilities Revenue 17,166 14,176 18,966 121.1% 90.5% 15,377 $ 1,789 Nongovernmental Gifts 2,291 15,696 21,000 14.6% 10.9% 25,472 $ (23,181) Other Revenue 4,400,380 4,617,830 6, 178,250 95.3% 71.2% 4,384,089 $ 16,291 Total Revenue $ 39,734,358 $ 39,105,102 $ 51,140,463 101.6% 77.7% $ 38,585,467 $ 1,148,891

Expenditures Salaries $ 18,921,732 $ 20,564,036 $ 27,512,873 92.0% 68.8% $ 19,062,430 $ (140,698) Employee Benefits 6,993,431 7,607,889 10,178,686 91.9% 68.7% 6,613,387 $ 380, 044 Contractual Services 2,878,979 2,967,882 3, 970,765 97.0% 72.5% 2,558,178 $ 320, 802 General Materials & Supplies 1,756,513 1,947,190 2, 605,169 90.2% 67.4% 2,413,818 $ (657,304) Travel & Conference/Meeting 85,495 327,728 438,471 26.1% 19.5% 223,753 $ (138,258) Fixed Charges 1,468,432 1,188,092 1, 589,563 123.6% 92.4% 1,531,522 $ (63,090) Utilities 834,626 862,886 1, 154,466 96.7% 72.3% 689,542 $ 145, 083 Capital Outlay 450,029 1,561,743 2, 089,475 28.8% 21.5% 1,795,375 $ (1,345,346) Other Expenditures 705,493 672,781 900,122 104.9% 78.4% 567,108 $ 138, 385 Contingency - 224,230 300,000 0.0% 0.0% - $ - Total Expenditures $ 34,094,730 $ 37,924,457 $ 50,739,590 89.9% 67.2% $ 35,455,112 $ (1,360,382)

Surplus/(deficit) $ 5,639,628 $ 1,180,644 $ 400, 873 $ 3,130,355 $ 2,509,273

Net Transfers Out/(In) $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 900,000 $ (200,000) Net Operating Funds Surplus/(Deficit) $ 4,939,628 $ 1,180,644 $ (299,127) $ 2,230,355 $ 2,709,273

Beginning Fund Balance 29,109,317 29,109,317 29,109,317 29,328,406 Net Operating Funds Surplus/(Deficit) 4,939,628 1,180,644 (299,127) 2,230,355 Add: Contingency (assumption is it is not used) 300,000 Calculated YTD Ending Fund Balance (b) $ 34,048,944 $ 30,289,961 $ 29,110,190 $ 31,558,761

Page 5 of 6 Operating Funds - Statement of Activities March 31, 2021

Actual Budget Revenue Local Governmental Sources 20,790,019.46 27,872,558.00 Operating Revenues (Funds 01 and 02) State Governmental Sources 2,889,867.23 3,809,949.00 30.00 Federal Governmental Sources 50,261.40 122,615.00 25.00 Student Tuition & Fees 11,581,663.37 12,965,975.00 Sales & Service Fees 2,709.20 151,150.00 20.00 Facilities Revenue 17,166.00 18,966.00 15.00

Nongovernmental Gifts, Scholarships, Grants & Bequests 2,291.13 21,000.00 Millions 10.00 Other Revenue 4,400,379.88 6,178,250.00 Total Revenue 39,734,357.67 51,140,463.00 5.00 -

Actual Budget

Expenditures Salaries 18,921,731.64 27,512,873.00 Employee Benefits 6,993,430.94 10,178,686.00 Operating Expenditures (Funds 01 and 02) Contractual Services 2,878,979.40 3,970,765.00 30.00 General Materials & Supplies 1,756,513.29 2,605,169.00 25.00 20.00

Travel & Conference/Meeting 85,495.34 438,471.00 Millions Fixed Charges 1,468,431.95 1,589,563.00 15.00 Utilities 834,625.65 1,154,466.00 10.00 Capital Outlay 450,028.63 2,089,475.00 5.00 Other Expenditures 705,493.26 900,122.00 - Contingency - 300,000.00 Total Expenditures 34,094,730.10 50,739,590.00

Excess/(deficit) of revenues over expenditures 5,639,627.57 400,873.00

Actual Budget *#N/A or "-" indicates that there is no activity to record for this category in Fund 01 or 02.

Page 6 of 6 McHenry County College Board Report #21-45 April 22, 2021

Treasurer’s Report

Information

Attached is the Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 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 McHenry County College Treasurer's Report For the Month of March 2021

Bank Name Beginning Deposits (+) Disbursements (-) Ending Account Balance Other Additions Other Subtractions Balance

Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Credit Cards $100,955.38 $251,828.05 $215,761.18 $137,022.25

Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Direct Pay $54,251.29 $1,925,407.30 $1,934,893.09 $44,765.50

Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Employee Benefits $0 $55,387.94 $55,387.94 $0

Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Federal Student Loan $10,000.00 $822,516.96 $822,516.96 $10,000.00

Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Funds Holding $994,569.90 $5,340,172.58 $4,299,578.09 $2,035,164.39

Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Operations $131,368.89 $1,543,075.02 $1,503,249.34 $171,194.57

Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Payroll $42,466.45 $2,018,208.59 $2,018,208.59 $42,466.45 McHenry County College March 31, 2021

Investments 03/31/21 03/31/21 02/28/21 % of Total College Fund Financial Institution Investments Investments Investments Interest No. of Days Maturity Education Illinois Funds $20,077 $117,073 0% see below N/A On Demand Education PFM Investments 13,883,427 17,345,092 42% see below N/A Various Operations & Maintenance PFM Investments 1,038,881 1,039,547 3% see below N/A Various Operations & Maintenance (Restricted) PFM Investments 7,073,948 7,081,862 21% see below N/A Various Operations & Maintenance (Restricted CDB Project) PFM Investments 6,095,065 6,095,252 18% see below N/A Various Working Cash PFM Investments 2,960,438 2,961,805 9% see below N/A Various Liability, Protection and Settlement PFM Investments 2,107,687 2,108,829 6% see below N/A Various Total $33,179,523 $36,749,460 100%

Investment Revenue Illinois Fund Rates - March 31, 2021 Investment Revenue Annualized rate - Money Market College Fund Mar-21 Fiscal YTD Low 0.044% Education ($10,404) $71,998 High 0.081% Operations & Maintenance (595) 4,089 Operations & Maintenance (Restricted) (7,065) 48,595 Average 0.060% Operations & Maintenance (Restricted CDB Project) (186) 6,365 Working Cash (1,221) 8,395 PFM Investment Rates - March 31, 2021 Liability, Protection and Settlement (1,019) 7,013 Range of CD Rates Short Term* Long Term* CDB Trust* Total ($20,490) $146,455 Low - - - High - - - Yield to Maturity of Notes Short Term Long Term CDB Trust At Cost 0.220% 1.150% 0.170% At Market 0.180% 0.570% 0.160%

*Currently there are no investments in these categories. McHenry County College Board Report #21-46 April 22, 2021

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 $1,141,793.50. 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 March 1-March 31, 2021 totaling $1,141,793.50.

Clinton E. Gabbard President

Distribution of Monthly Check Register Payments 3/1/21 through 3/31/21

Cash Receivables Contingency Other Expenditures Inventory Capital Outlay Prepaid Expenditures & Deferred Charges

Utilities

Payroll Fixed Charges Deductions Travel & Payable Conference/Meeting Accounts Payable Deferred Revenue Other Liabilities State Governmental Sources Federal Governmental Sources General Materials Student Tuition & Fees & Supplies Sales & Service Fees Other Revenue Employee Benefits Contractual Services

Category Amount Percent Category Amount Percent Cash 0.00 0.00% Sales & Service Fees 90.00 0.01% Receivables 0.00 0.00% Other Revenue 0.00 0.00% Inventory 0.00 0.00% Employee Benefits 3,778.36 0.33% Prepaid Expenditures & Deferred Charges 13,000.00 1.14% Contractual Services 504,932.89 44.22% Payroll Deductions Payable 276,757.55 24.24% General Materials & Supplies 106,610.84 9.34% Accounts Payable 0.00 0.00% Travel & Conference/Meeting 9,454.41 0.83% Deferred Revenue 0.00 0.00% Fixed Charges 10,633.01 0.93% Other Liabilities 2,350.00 0.21% Utilities 98,350.43 8.61% State Governmental Sources 0.00 0.00% Capital Outlay 100,058.56 8.76% Federal Governmental Sources 1,331.25 0.12% Other Expenditures 14,446.20 1.27% Student Tuition & Fees 0.00 0.00% Contingency 0.00 0.00% Total All Categories 1,141,793.50 100.00%

H:\Board\FinanceAuditCmte\VendorReports\qryCkToObject2.xlsxMar 2021 Page 1 of 2 Six Month Select Vendor History Report

Six (6) Calendar Months SubClass Cat CatDesc PayeeID Payee Total Voucher FY21: (10-Oct) FY21: (11-Nov) FY21: (12-Dec) FY21: (1-Jan) FY21: (2-Feb) FY21: (3-Mar) Engineering 53 Contractual Services 0396644 Quality Engineering $ 5,440.00 $ 2,635.00 $ 2,805.00 Engineering 53 Contractual Services 0420293 LionHeart Engineeri $ 1,839.70 $ 829.10 $ 1,010.60 Engineering 58 Capital Outlay 0402264 HR Green Inc $ 3,289.16 $ 1,254.03 $ 829.63 $ 587.00 $ 618.50 Engineering 58 Capital Outlay 0418836 2010 Engineering Gr $ 11,000.00 $ 8,800.00 $ 2,200.00 Engineering Total 21,568.86 10,054.03 2,635.00 1,658.73 - 1,597.60 5,623.50 Food Vendor 54 General Materials & Supplies 0395138 TURANO BAKING CO. $ 769.63 $ 187.62 $ 107.68 $ 39.39 $ 35.82 $ 215.54 $ 183.58 Food Vendor 54 General Materials & Supplies 0395263 GORDON FOOD SERVICE $ 19,773.95 $ 4,157.97 $ 4,839.29 $ 2,119.99 $ 1,810.04 $ 3,386.57 $ 3,460.09 Food Vendor Total 20,543.58 4,345.59 4,946.97 2,159.38 1,845.86 3,602.11 3,643.67 Landscaping 53 Contractual Services 0395554 INTERIOR TROPICAL G $ 1,750.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 Landscaping 54 General Materials & Supplies 0394808 COUNTRYSIDE GARDEN $ 25.98 $ 25.98 Landscaping Total 1,775.98 525.98 - 500.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 Legal 53 Contractual Services 0394606 Campion, Curran, La $ 1,155.00 $ 300.00 $ 705.00 $ 150.00 Legal 53 Contractual Services 0396460 ROBBINS SCHWARTZ $ 35,755.34 $ 3,958.97 $ 5,622.72 $ 9,321.15 $ 1,687.50 $ 3,027.50 $ 12,137.50 Legal 54 General Materials & Supplies 0396460 ROBBINS SCHWARTZ $ 8,129.44 $ 8,129.44 Legal Total 45,039.78 3,958.97 5,622.72 9,621.15 10,521.94 3,177.50 12,137.50 Temporary Staffing 53 Contractual Services 0396989 WORKING WORLD INC $ 10,295.53 $ 1,883.67 $ 8,411.86 Temporary Staffing 53 Contractual Services 0407503 Robert Half Interna $ 83,389.37 $ 6,678.70 $ 7,921.90 $ 12,180.70 $ 12,733.16 $ 21,232.63 $ 22,642.28 Temporary Staffing Total 93,684.90 6,678.70 7,921.90 12,180.70 12,733.16 23,116.30 31,054.14

Grand Total $ 182,613.10 $ 25,563.27 $ 21,126.59 $ 26,119.96 $ 25,350.96 $ 31,743.51 $ 52,708.81

Page 2 of 2 McHenry County College Board Report #21-47 April 22, 2021

Request to Purchase Furniture Upgrades

Information

The College regularly budgets to replace outdated and damaged furniture throughout the campus. The selection of furniture is based on the best options to accommodate student learning and technology requirements, while also standardizing the overall campus aesthetic.

Krueger International Furniture (KI) was selected to supply the furniture for these various areas. KI is a part of the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) consortium, which has gone through a bidding process with various state and federal agencies. The bidding process assures that the College is getting the best prices possible on these furniture items.

Location Cost Classrooms, A368, A370, A374, Media Lab A208, Deans Office A346, $119,208.14 Classrooms E105, A344, Corridor Benches, E106, Career Services A254A Library, Access and Disability Services, Advising and Transfer Center, Pathways, $155,561.42 Upward Bounds, Computer Stations, Sway Lounge, Academic Affairs Demo and Removal of Existing Furniture $6,500.00 Total Project Cost $281,269.56

The expense is budgeted in the project within the Operations and Maintenance and Academic Affairs Capital Outlay in the Education Fund.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase of the furniture and installation from KI Furniture of Green Bay, Wisconsin in the amount of $281,269.56.

Clinton E. Gabbard President

McHenry County College Board Report #21-48 April 22, 2021

Request to Purchase New Network Hardware/Install

Information

In Summer 2013, the College elected to lease and install new network hardware on a five-year lease. This infrastructure included approximately 65 switches located in 18 closets distributed across the Crystal Lake main campus and at Shah Center in McHenry. During the past eight years, additional switches have been added as the College has expanded its needs. High-speed fiber cable runs from all campus closets and terminates at large core switches located in the Data Center. These important core switches form the hub of all network communications across campus. This hardware, after eight years, is still in use at all the campuses, but has now reached its end-of-life expectancy and is no longer sold or manufactured. It is now time to upgrade this equipment with newer/upgraded hardware.

During this unprecedented time, remote work, and increased network traffic due to online operations has increasingly made it critical for MCC to upgrade its network in order to be able to better support these current online operations, as well as increased future ones. As more and more services continue to move to cloud-based computing, the need for a better network infrastructure increases along with it. Over the last year, MCC has been working with different vendors to get quotes for a network replacement, including Cisco, Extreme, Aruba, and Arista. A weighted scale ranking system was used to determine that the Aruba solution that was submitted by CDW-G using the IPHEC (Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative) contract, which leverages the purchasing power of government and educational institutions across the state, was ranked the highest overall. The cost for the Aruba solution is $875,758.59. This price reflects an additional discount of 72% off list price that was given to MCC during this process, making Aruba the most cost-effective choice, while maintaining a high level of functionality.

Description Arista Extreme Aruba Cisco Design, configuration, installation, implementation, cabling, training, $999,159.20 $958,126.57 $875,758.59 $1,615,256.06 and five years of support included

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 06 Restricted Purposes and funded through CRRSAA: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II).

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase of the New Network Hardware/Install of Aruba through the IPHEC (Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative) contract from CDW-G, Vernon Hills, IL, for $875,758.59 out of Fund 06 for the period of five years.

Clinton E. Gabbard President McHenry County College Board Report #21-49 April 22, 2021

Request to Renew Three-Year Contract for Main Campus Internet Connection

Information

The College’s main campus utilizes a 500Mbps Internet connection through the Illinois Central Network (ICN). For redundancy and disaster recovery reasons, the College has a second 1Gbps Internet connection through another provider called Cogent Communications, Inc. The ICN is the State of Illinois’ provider of network services through the Illinois Broadband Opportunity Partnership (IBOP), a state- provided high-speed fiber optic network. The current 36-month ICN contract is expiring at the end of June 2021, so it is now time to renew. Currently, MCC pays $1,750.00/month for the ICN internet connection. By signing a three-year contract with the ICN, the monthly bill will go up to $2,250.00, due to the increased bandwidth. This is a monthly increase of $500.00, but the increased bandwidth will be needed for access, as more and more services move to the cloud.

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 2022 IT Infrastructure Operations account in the Education Fund.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the signing of a three-year contract for the main campus Internet connection with the Illinois Central Network of Springfield, IL, at a monthly cost of $2,250.00, for a period of 36 months beginning July 2021 through June 2024.

Clinton E. Gabbard President

McHenry County College Board Report #21-50 April 22, 2021

Request for Purchase Upgrading Interior Lighting Fixtures in Buildings A and B to LED Lighting

Information

In March 2011, the ISES Corporation did a complete condition analysis of the College and made recommendations for infrastructure improvements to the Crystal Lake campus facility and satellite buildings. Among their recommendations were to upgrade all of the Interior Lighting to LED Lighting at the Crystal Lake main campus, project number (AEL01 and BEL01).

The replacement of the current florescent lights with LED lights will save the College approximately $15,825.62 annually. The projected return on investment (ROI) for this project is approximately 3.32 years.

On or about February 25, 2021, a Notice of Request for Proposals (RFP) was published in a newspaper of general circulation in the College District and bid specifications were issued. Four (4) companies bid on the RFP and the submittals were opened on March 11, 2021. The results of those bids are listed below:

Electro-Matic All Tech Facility Solution Description Units The Ogni Group Visual Energy Inc. Group Inc. Replace Lighting Fixtures in Buildings “A” and “B” 630 $62,723.00 $81,069.00 $83,480.00 $92,980.00 with LED Fixtures

The expense for this project is budgeted in the Deferred Maintenance account in the Operations and Maintenance Fund.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the upgrading of the interior lighting fixtures in Buildings A and B with LED lighting fixtures from the lowest responsible bidder, The Ogni Group in Wooddale, Illinois for $62,723.00.

Clinton E. Gabbard President McHenry County College Board Report #21-51 April 22, 2021

Request to Approve Interior Renovations for B166-B167 and B255 Math Tutoring Services Center

Information

The College continues to look for ways to improve the student experience on the Crystal Lake main campus. Recent discussions identified the need to renovate the following two areas in order to enhance the student learning experience: Rooms B166-B167 and Room B255 Math Tutoring Services.

As part of a broader Title III effort to create Pathway Centers across campus, the renovation of Room B166-167 will create a more inviting space for students to seek assistance from faculty and staff, as well as to collaborate with fellow students. Likewise, the renovation of Room B255 Math Tutoring Services will create a space that lends itself to a better tutoring environment and maintains the privacy students seek.

On or about March 23, 2021, a Notice of Request for Proposals (RFP) was published in a newspaper of general circulation in the College District and bid specifications were issued. Seven companies bid on the RFP. On April 15, 2021, the seven bid submittals were opened. The results of those bids are listed below:

Vendor Cost All Construction Group $614,000.00 Bee Liner Lean Services $951,277.00 Carmichael Construction $599,640.00 Dorthery Construction $636,000.00 Kandu Construction Bid Withdrawal Lo Destro Construction $560,000.00 Orbis Construction $627,100.00

The expense for this project is budgeted in the Capital Outlay account in the Operations and Maintenance Fund.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder and approve the renovation of Rooms B166-B167 and Room B255 Math Tutoring Services Center from Lo Destro Company of Chicago, IL for $560,000.00.

Clinton E. Gabbard President McHenry County College Board Report #21-52 April 22, 2021

Request to Approve New Storage Building

Information

As the College continues to grow and add additional programs for students, there is a need for more storage space. Many of the existing and older buildings were not created for future growth of programs or modern technology and equipment needs. Therefore, the College is in desperate need of additional storage space, not only to accommodate the current programs and equipment, but in anticipation of new programs as well.

This new storage building will replace the current storage building slated to be demolished due to it being on the site of the planned, new Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation (CATI). The new storage building will be a 10,000 square foot facility—approximately 4,000 square feet larger than the existing storage facility.

On March 23, 2021, an Invitation for Bid (IFB), which included complete bid specifications and details, was distributed to construction companies for consideration, and was publicly posted and advertised. On April 15, 2021, eight bid submittals were opened. The results of those bids are listed below:

Vendor Cost All Construction Group $1,328,000.00 Boller Construction Company $1,550,000.00 Carmichael Construction $1,313,610.00 Kandu Construction $1,267,000.00 Pacific Construction Services $1,265,000.00 Phalen Steel $1,314,876.00 Ringland-Johnson $1,385,950.00 Stuckey Construction $1,269,900.00

The expense for this project is budgeted in the Captial Outlay account in the Operations and Maintenance Fund.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder and approve construction of the new Storage Building from Pacific Construction Services LLC of Chicago, IL for $1,265,000.00.

Clinton E. Gabbard President

McHenry County College Board Report #21-53 April 22, 2021

Appointment of Replacement Chief of Police

Information

The departure of Michael Clesceri, effective December 31, 2021, created a vacancy for full-time administrative position of Chief of Police. J.C. Paez has been recommended to fill this position. Mr. Paez has a master’s degree in Managerial Leadership from National Louis University, Elgin, IL and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command, and the FEMA Emergency Management Institute-National Emergency Management Basic Academy. His experience is as follows:

2014 – Present Campus Police Chief Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL

2014 – 1988 Special Services Division Commander Hoffman Estates Police Department, Hoffman Estates, IL

This was an external search, with fifty-three (53) applications received; ten (10) candidates were interviewed.

Below is a summary of the Chief of Police position: Salary of Pay Minimum Midpoint Maximum Benefit Replaced Grade Salary Salary Salary Value Employee Salary Offer A6 $89,088.55 $113,477.28 $137,866.01 $26,435.64 $125,988.91 $117,500

Classification: Administrator | Full-Time, Pay Grade A6, Exempt Position Summary: Serve as the Chief of Police for the College. Responsible for overseeing all public safety, police and emergency management services, and proactively providing 24/7 security of College buildings and grounds, providing a safe environment for the College community, and enforcing all laws and applicable College policies and procedures. Qualifications/Desired Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution • Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis in Criminal Justice, Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Law or equivalent • Ten years related experience in law enforcement or public safety • Five years of leadership experience directly managing employees • Appropriate certification(s) as required by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board • Graduate of Command College or FBI National Academy • Possess a thorough knowledge of safety and law enforcement practices and procedures and have previous law enforcement experience in a supervisory position • Must possess a valid DL and FOID Card • First Aid, CPR AED Certified

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of J.C. Paez to the full-time administrative position of Chief of Police effective May 3, 2021, with a salary of $117,500.00.

Clinton E. Gabbard President McHenry County College Information Report April 22, 2021

New Employees Information

The following list identifies new employees or those who have transferred to another position at McHenry County College.

Position Classification Start Date Employee Name Primary Position Status STA 3/25/2021 Grace Carlberg Laboratory Assistant-Biology R

STA 3/29/2021 Gerardo Banuelos* COVID-19 Student Contract Tracer-GF T

ADM 3/29/2021 James Disrude* Director of Student Success RC

STA 3/29/2021 Kathleen Wood* Fast Track Program Specialist T

STA 3/29/2021 Melissa Sanchez* Student Success Coach RC

STA 3/29/2021 Karina Castillo* Student Success Coach RC Through March 15, 2021

*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

McHenry County College Information Report April 22, 2021

Employee Resignations and Retirement Notifications

Information

The 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 Manager of IL Small Business ADM 04/16/2021 Mark Butler Development Center

Through April 12, 2021

McHenry County College Information Report April 22, 2021

ICCTA Paul Simon Student Essay Contest

Information

The Illinois Community College Trustee Association’s (ICCTA) Paul Simon Student Essay Contest provides a $500 scholarship to the student who best describes “How My Community College Has Changed My Life.”

All currently enrolled students at ICCTA member colleges are eligible to participate in the contest at the local level. However, each ICCTA member college may enter only one student essay in the statewide competition each year. The winner of the statewide competition will receive a $500 cash stipend for educational expenses during the Fall 2021 semester. In addition, ICCTA will invite the winner to attend the association’s awards banquet. The McHenry County College student selected for the ICCTA statewide competition will receive a $250 stipend for educational expenses.

Promotion of the competition began in December, with sixteen individuals submitting essays. All essays were reviewed by the Chair of the English department. A committee of English instructors judged the entries and selected the essay written by Elaina Pagliarulo, who will represent McHenry County College in the ICCTA’s statewide competition.

Attached is the winning essay entry. Elaina Pagliaurulo

“How Community College Changed My Life”

Before attending McHenry County College (MCC), I had no idea the extreme impact that a community college could have on my life. Our society is highly encouraged to pursue higher education but many equate this to a large four-year university and few realize the benefits of a local community college. Especially in recent years, community colleges have expanded to provide a larger number of courses and programs to accommodate a variety of students. I am extremely grateful for what McHenry County College has done for me as I continue my education in the Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS Program. This community college has provided me with so much beyond my expectations with accessibility, course selection, and quality instructors.

MCC is a local community college that has provided me with the program that would allow me to obtain my dream career, and it is likely that without this program at MCC, I would have been unable to pursue my field of interest. The accessibility of this school has allowed me a shorter commute with easier access to campus, learning resources, and instructors as I proceed through my program. This program was everything that I could have asked for, and I was not required to attend an expensive university across the country to obtain the education that I desired.

Additionally, the large inventory of programs available to students at MCC has also been a great help to my education. The Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS Program is not found at every school or university and having it available close to home has made a significant difference in my educational experience. For a small local school, MCC has provided me with exceptional resources beyond my expectations. I was able to have hands-on experiences with resources such as a cadaver lab that I previously would have thought to have only found at a large university.

In addition to hands-on experiences, this community college has given me the opportunity to expand my learning with skilled instructors that I am extremely grateful to have available. Throughout my time at MCC, I have encountered dedicated instructors and staff that have worked to enhance my educational learning and experience. Without these additional efforts, the quality of my education would not be at the level it is at today. McHenry County College Information Report April 22, 2021

April 2021 Committee Meeting Summary

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 – Committee of the Whole Meeting

• Recognition of Visitors and Public Comments: There were no public comments submitted for this meeting, held via videoconference.

• President’s Report: Dr. Gabbard shared a COVID-19 vaccination update, noting employees are being urged to schedule a vaccine as the College hopes and prepares for a physical return to campus for the fall semester. Administration’s goal is to provide students an opportunity for full face-to-face learning, should they desire.

He then reported that at the virtual Listening for a Cause Concert, over $9,000 was raised from generous donors. This musical event was a nice way to raise money for a vital cause – MCC’s Student Success Fund - and was enjoyed by many.

Dr. Gabbard recapped the Dual Credit and Dual Degree programs at MCC. The Dual Credit provides high school students the opportunity to experience college-level rigor and earn college credit while in high school, being taught by certified high school instructors. The MCC Dual Degree program is when a student earns a high school diploma and a college associate’s degree simultaneously, with classes taken both at the high school and at MCC. These programs afford students cost-friendly options to assist with achieving their educational goals. Dual Credit courses are very popular, and by next year, all fifteen of MCC’s district high schools will have the Dual Credit opportunity.

He went on to report that weekly meetings related to the Foglia CATI Project are ongoing, with emerging priorities being identified, discussed and planned for, to keep the process moving along.

Noting that April is Community College Month, Dr. Gabbard reported there is a statewide marketing campaign to promote community colleges and their activities and programs. He is thankful to Ms. Christina Haggerty for chairing the statewide committee on this marketing effort. He went on to mention upcoming events, among them the April 15 Experts and Insights Faculty Speaker Series event Let’s Talk about Death, and the Noncredit Premiere Day on April 17, a virtual event highlighting the wide array of non-credit course offerings for our community.

• Student Success Series: Pathways: Ms. Christina Swanson, Director of Pathways to Success, presented an overview of the third topic in the Student Success Series, Pathways. She recapped the Title III Grant process and a journey that focused on developing a way to concisely guide students through their educational pathways. With this project’s clear goals and an expected outcome in mind, guided pathways were built to show any student their educational path in the quickest, most economical, sure-footed manner. Sequencing steps were established, which clearly light the way for a student to get the program information needed, then to guide them on the path to their desired degree or a transfer.

• March Preliminary Financial Statements: Mr. Tenuta provided updated information to the preliminary March financial statements. He noted expenditures are happening as expected, though activity generally tends to pick up toward the end of the fiscal year. Mr. Tenuta reports the College

is on target with the forecast of being under budget. Throughout this year, savings have occurred and CARES Act funding was received. Reserves will allow the College opportunities to strategically move forward with planned projects. Excess reserves will also aid in building the IT department and systems to be better equipped for cybersecurity protection, as insurance carriers are demanding more from higher education in this area.

• Future Agenda Items/Summary Comments by Board Members: Ms. Speros commented on the recent Voices publication, asking whether Matt Irie could attend a board meeting and talk about the award-winning publication that is done internally.

Ms. Siddons appreciated the Listening for a Cause concert, mentioned she is looking forward to another great Foundation golf outing this summer. She also mentioned that E2E has a couple things coming up, noting all these events are great ways to connect with others.

Mr. Smith mentioned an MCC alumnus who was recently sworn in as the Chief of Evanston’s Fire Department. He also voiced congratulations to Edith Sanchez, MCC’s newly elected student trustee.

Ms. Hoban enjoyed the Listening for a Cause concert, and then congratulated Trustee Speros on her re-election to the MCC Board of Trustees.

Ms. Walsh thanked Dr. Gabbard and Dr. Koronkiewicz for bringing for the Student Success Series, noting the series presenters have provided excellent informative to the board.

• Closed Session: There was no closed session held during this meeting.

McHenry County College Information Report April 22, 2021

Center for Agrarian Learning Update

The Center for Agrarian Learning (CAL) at MCC works to strengthen the local food economy by teaching, engaging, and inspiring both farmers and consumers across Northern Illinois. Our focus is on supporting farm business viability in McHenry County by curating presentations and in-depth workshops that share innovations in both business and production. In addition, CAL provides both guidance and an industry- based framework for the development of the College’s Entrepreneurial Agriculture degree program, as well as the MCC Student Farm.

Center for Agrarian Learning Programs • Earth Month Programming – Three Lunch & Learn presentations as part of MCC Sustainability Center’s Earth Month events. These pre-recorded segments include “live” discussion afterward and are available to MCC employees and students, as well as open to the public. o Wednesday, April 14: MCC Student Farm Tour . Fixed high tunnel, moveable high tunnel, and the wash/pack pole barn led by Emily Zack o Wednesday, April 21: Composting in Action . Time lapse video of a tri-section compost bin built by students in Rich Tobiasz’ Hort Mechanics class o Wednesday, April 28: Beekeeping on Campus . Larry Krengel “installs” a new colony of bees into hives located on the MCC Student Farm Entrepreneurial Agriculture Degree Program and MCC Student Farm What are our currently enrolled Intro to Farm Practicum students up to?

Students have been learning best practices in harvesting a variety of vegetables for display and sales. In addition to stocking the new produce cooler each week (pictured, located in the Commons), they are practicing for a pop-up market, also in the Commons, on Monday May 3 from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm as a final project.

MCC Student Farm Week is planned for May 10 – 13; this year will feature a plant sale and produce sales. This is also an event only for those on campus (re. social distancing guidelines).

MCC Student Farm Expansion The MCC Student Farm consists of two high tunnels and a wash/pack shed. We are planning an expansion into outdoor growing. The first phase will be in the area right around where the high tunnels are located. The second phase will be larger-scale production back near the pole barn (near the radio station). As part of this effort, we are consulting with landscape architects to mitigate potential drainage issues, as well as a designer to help with the layout of the growing areas. Both Sheri Doyel and Garrett Beier, MCC Horticulture Department Chair, are collaborating on project needs based on both Agriculture and Horticulture student activities. (Note: See “funding efforts”, below, as we are also seeking funding for this effort.)

Raising Awareness The Illinois Farm Bureau will be doing a feature on the Center for Agrarian Learning (CAL) and the Entrepreneurial Agriculture program. CAL director Sheri Doyel will facilitate interviews with multiple people (including students) for placement in the following outlets: • IL Farm Bureau vlog on YouTube • Podcast • Partners Magazine • Farmweek NOW Newspaper (print and online)

Fundraising Efforts • CAL did not receive funding for our food hub planning from the Chicago Regional Food System Fund. They received 170 applications, with this year’s focus on racial equity. • We are now finalists for a Transformational Grant, submitted to the Community Foundation of McHenry County, also seeking funding to develop a feasibility study and implementation plan regarding same potential food hub above. A presentation will be given to the grant’s selection committee on Monday, April 19, which is the final stage in the process. • We are now pursuing an Illinois Specialty Crop grant to help fund the MCC Student Farm expansion so that we can welcome K-12 visits as well as public programs via CAL.

McHenry County College Information Report April 22, 2021

Friends of MCC Foundation Update

Fall 2021 Scholarship Update Scholarship applications for the Fall 2021 semester closed on April 1, 2021. A record-breaking 442 students submitted their general application. This is the highest number of applications the Foundation has ever received. Scholarship applications are currently being reviewed and scored. All scholarships will be awarded in June. Thank you to the 60 employees and friends who are helping to review scholarship applications.

Student Success Fund Appeal The MCC Student Success Fund has seen a drastic increase in requests over the past year. With the growing need, the Foundation sent an appeal for donations through an online and mail campaign. Donations are currently being collected from these appeals. To date, the fund has awarded over $71,000 to MCC students. Donations can be made at www.mchenry.edu/donate.

Spring Listening for a Cause Raised Over $9,000 Listening for a Cause returned on Thursday April 1, 2021 at 7 p.m. – this time in a virtual format. Over 10 attendees joined this virtual concert that included: Jim & Justin; the Belvederes; the Double Standard; MCC Alumnus, John Benedeck; and MCC’s Dr. Gabbard with his family, Laura Power, Mike Hillstrom, Ted Hazelgrove, Paige Lush, and Mark Waters. Over $9,000 was raised to support MCC’s Student Success Fund, which helps students with emergency funding. This is the highest amount raised to date at a Listening for a Cause event. Due to the overwhelming response and rave revues, stay tuned for information about another opportunity to view this event.

Friends of MCC Foundation – Welcoming New Board Members The Friends of MCC Foundation welcomes two new Board members to its Board of Directors: Ms. Gloria Van Hof and Mr. John Schuette

• Ms. Gloria Van Hof is the Associate Director/Administrator of the Riverside Foundation. She is a strong supporter of the Foundation and established a scholarship in memory of her daughter, Anginetti L. Urch. Gloria is a Crystal Lake resident and MCC Alumnae.

• Mr. John Schuette is the President of Schuette Food Consulting, LLC. He has 35 years of experience working in food R&D with Quaker Oats and Pepsi, Co. John is a Woodstock resident who comes to the Foundation Board with extensive leadership experience and a desire to help MCC students succeed.

Education to Empowerment Update Education to Empowerment (E2E) will host a spring event, What’s Cooking with E2E, for members on April 29. The evening will be hosted via zoom, but members are encouraged to gather in small groups at their homes. The event will feature cooking lesson from Chef Tina Drzal, along with updates from E2E and all current scholarship recipients. Education to Empowerment continues to grow and significantly impact our students, with 71 members and 13 event sponsors.

2021 Annual Golf Invitational Save the date for the 2021 Friends of McHenry County College Foundation Golf Invitational, scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2021 at Crystal Lake Country Club (CLCC). The invitational will return to CLCC for a third year and will accommodate any social distancing requirements. Sponsorship and registration are available at www.mchenry.edu/supportmcc/golf. Current sponsors include: • First Midwest Bank • 365 Equipment and Supply • Home State Bank • Pepper Construction • Coilcraft • Scot Forge • Northwest Herald • Associated Electrical Contractors, LLC. • Qubit Networks • Chicago Title Insurance Company • American Community Bank & Trust • MLCV Investments • Eder, Casella, & Co. • The Harvard State Bank • Working World Staffing Solutions • Prairie Community Bank • Mercy Health • Insight Financial Partners, LLC. • Mars Insurance • Miller Verchota, Inc. • LeCoque Family Foundation

Sponsorship Renewal Update The Foundation is actively renewing all event sponsors for 2021. To date, the Foundation has received $64,400 from 27 organizations and individuals. Sponsorships are available for Education to Empowerment, the annual Golf Invitational, the President’s Dinner, MCC Alumni Association, Listening for a Cause, and the People in Need Forum.

McHenry County College Grants Office Update Information Report April 22, 2021

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 Project Director Funded

Motorola Solutions MCC was invited to submit a full proposal for $25,000 to support N/A (a full Brian DiBona, Executive Foundation student scholarships in public safety/first responder training proposal is Director, Friends of McHenry programs (Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Services, Fire in progress) County College Foundation / Science). The Foundation partners with organizations that are Dawn Katz, Dean of Social creating safer cities and thriving communities, prioritizing Sciences and Public Services underrepresented populations.

PENDING APPLICATIONS Funding Source Brief Description Amount Status Expected Requested Notification

DCEO Rebuild Illinois This grant program will provide partial funding to help renovate $2 million Pending June Regional Economic MCC’s athletic facilities. Development Grant Motorola Solutions MCC is developing a full proposal to support student scholarships. $25,000 Pending August Foundation Please see “Grants Awarded” for more details. Adult Volunteer Literacy The Adult Volunteer Literacy program provides high-quality $80,000 Pending May (Illinois Secretary of literacy services to students throughout the county. Trained State) volunteer tutors assist approximately 400 students each year with English, reading, or math skills, positively impacting their quality of life and ability to find gainful employment. Community Foundation MCC submitted a full proposal for an inclusive and diverse $51,480 Pending April for McHenry County planning process for a potential food hub to help McHenry County Transformational Grant farmers distribute their products locally and county residents’ access to fresh, healthy food.

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Funding Source Brief Description Amount Status Expected Requested Notification

Community Project These federal funds would provide professional development for $822,690 Pending October Funding – Improvement high school instructors and MCC tuition remission for high school of Postsecondary students, allowing for the expansion of dual credit/dual Education enrollment programs through the county, helping to reduce the burden of student loans while addressing the skills gap. Community Project These federal funds would support workforce development $814,710 Pending October Funding – Small through the creation of a new agricultural apprenticeship over four Business Initiatives program. Funding will subsidize the cost of participation for small years local growers, allowing them to benefit from a stronger workforce and more resilient food economy in the county.

APPLICATIONS IN DEVELOPMENT Funding Source Brief Description Estimated Status Application Request Due Date

Illinois DCEO Small This grant provides operating support for the Small Business $80,000 In progress June 2021 Business Development Development Center. The SBDC is an advocate and resource for Center small businesses in McHenry County and offers free counseling to small business owners as well as noncredit courses designed to help business owners succeed. Illinois Board of Higher The Cooperative Work Study program helps underwrite the cost of $45,000 In progress April 30, Education Cooperative wages for students completing internships. Funding allows a broad 2021 Work Study Program range of employers to participate, providing students with the opportunity for career-based work experience. Illinois Department of This grant will provide funding to help develop and expand MCC’s TBD In progress April 30, Agriculture Specialty student farm. The farm will provide a training site for 2021 Crop Grant Program Entrepreneurial Agriculture students, as well as demonstrations for workshops hosted by the Center for Agrarian Learning.

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Funding Source Brief Description Estimated Status Application Request Due Date

Mexican Consulate of This program provides matching funds for scholarships awarded by $10,000 In progress May 3, 2021 Chicago - IME Becas the Friends of MCC Foundation to Hispanic/Latinx MCC 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. ICCB Adult Education This grant provides operational support for MCC’s Adult Education $640,000 In progress May 7, 2021 and Literacy Grant program, including classes in Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English as a Second Language, and citizenship preparation classes. ICCB Perkins/Career and The Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act $289,295 In progress May 14, 2021 Technical Education improves the academic performance of CTE students by funding Postsecondary Grant instructors, tutoring, and equipment and supplies. IRS Volunteer Income The VITA grant provides funding to run a clinic to prepare tax TBD Planned May 2021 Tax Assistance (VITA) returns for low-income or limited English proficient county residents, ensuring county taxpayers receive the refunds to which they are entitled. Rethink Adult Ed MCC was advanced to Stage 2 of this competition and will $250,000 In progress June 14, Challenge participate in a virtual accelerator designed to develop a strong 2021 pre-apprenticeship program for Adult Education students. At the end of Stage 2, a detailed application will be submitted. Telligen Community The Telligen Community Initiative supports work-based learning $45,000 Under review June 15, Initiative opportunities for students pursuing health care careers. 2021

First National Bank Impact Grants support adult education and workforce $25,000 Under review June 25, Impact Grants development/employability skills training, particularly for low- 2021 income individuals. The Foundation’s primary goal is to build skills in the machining Gene Haas Foundation TBD Planned June 2021 industry by providing scholarships for credit and noncredit CNC

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Funding Source Brief Description Estimated Status Application Request Due Date machine technology students as well as sponsorships of manufacturing skills competitions. MCC is exploring several USDA grants to fund work-based and USDA Agriculture and TBD Under review June 2021 experiential learning opportunities in the food and agricultural Food Research Initiative sciences.

APPLICATIONS DENIED Funding Source Brief Description Amount Follow Up Requested

Chicago Region Food This funding would have supported the development of a detailed $49,280 MCC was not selected but will System Fund implementation plan for an on-campus food hub. A food hub continue to pursue other would serve local farmers, helping them aggregate and distribute funding opportunities for this food throughout the county, with a focus on communities in need. project.

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Office of Marketing and Public Relations Update

McHenry County College’s Office of Marketing and Public Relations (OMPR) supports the institution’s planning efforts through deliberate, strategic marketing, and communication efforts to key target markets, including: students; donors; alumni; community; and employees. Taking a full-service, internal marketing agency approach to its projects, OMPR creates and enforces innovative and comprehensive branding initiatives, communications, and promotions for the institution and its programs. All efforts integrate a variety of approaches for every project and campaign, while managing individual initiatives that require a mix of, or all, services. Services often include, but are not limited to:

• Brand Development • Information • Publicity • Copywriting Campaigns • Script Development • Event Management • Interactive Content • Social Media and and Marketing • List Acquisition Networking • Graphic Design • Media Training • Web Applications • Focus Group • Photography • Web Design and Coordination • Video Production Programming • Illustration and Audiovisual Services

The following information highlights a portion of the current marketing and communication efforts underway to grow MCC’s enrollment and population, strengthen MCC’s identity in the community, and share MCC’s stories.

• COVID-19 Pandemic Communications: OMPR continues to support the COVID-19 response team to provide up-to-date messaging to stakeholders through a variety of channels. Specific efforts include: o Signage, communications, and video messaging o Dedicated webpages for COVID-19 response and communications (www.mchenry.edu/welcomeback and www.mchenry.edu/coronavirus) o Remote learning messaging o Zoom tips o Communication regarding modes of delivery for Spring and Summer 2021 semesters o Social media messaging supporting student needs and frequently asked questions o Response communications and signage for campus access o Student email and text message communications surrounding class changes, support, and pandemic response o Promotion of financial assistance resources to help students in need o Promotion of Student Success Fund to help students in need o COVID-19 reporting and updates, online reporting tools

• Publications: OMPR is currently working on these important publications: o Catalyst—Workforce, Community, and Business Programs at Shah Center o Noncredit Schedule and Related Sell Sheets

1 o 2020 Annual Report

• Integrated Marketing Campaigns: Efforts are underway to promote a variety of programs and events that are important to student success, as well as increase enrollment and retention efforts. These campaigns are all focused on providing critical information about time-sensitive processes and activities:

o Outdoor media/billboard campaign o Apprenticeship/internship publicity and marketing support o Transfer partnership awareness campaign o Joint Agreement tool o Adult Education promotional support o Guided Pathways marketing support, including updates to all program sell sheets and new dynamic/programmed web pages o Marketing campaign for adult learners o Marketing campaign for area employers o College and Career Readiness awareness and promotions o Kids and College awareness and promotions o Noncredit and Continuing Education program publicity o Noncredit mini video commercials for evergreen programming areas o Interactive content for specific target programs o Sponsored Content Campaign with NW Herald o Spring/Summer 2021 Radio Campaign (STAR 105.5 and WNIJ NPR) o Summer and Fall 2021 advising and registration promotion (fall registration campaign promoting increased student funding opportunities) o Twofer promotions (Learning Communities) o Student engagement and Purple Pride support and promotion o Workforce Solutions promotion (with Shah Center) o Center for Agrarian Learning Forefront speaker series, workshops promotion o Experts and Insights Faculty Speaker Series promotion o Dual Enrollment branding and identity work o Dual Degree marketing support o Upward Bound marketing support o Noncredit Premiere Day support and promotion o Foglia CATI support and promotion o Black Box Theatre Virtual Play support and promotion: Unstable Connections: A Zoom Play Collection o Tartan Bistro web, social, event support o Employee recognition event support (collaboration effort with Human Resources) o Friends of MCC Foundation Marketing and Promotion Support o Student Success Fund appeal o Listening for a Cause virtual concert promotion o Annual Golf Invitational promotion and support o Marketing efforts to push scholarship awareness and applications o MCC alumni engagement efforts o Education to Empowerment programming o Alumni event support

2 • MCC Brand Identity Efforts: The following efforts are in progress to support enrollment growth and enhance MCC’s brand awareness: o MCC “NEXT” tagline promotion o MCC website development project (content management system) o Alumni video series o TV and streaming commercial production o Production of general MCC awareness video commercials for social media o MCC virtual tour videos

• Outreach Efforts: These efforts specifically focus on community outreach and collaborative partnerships: o New-Student Communication System for integrated messaging (text, voice, email) o MCC awareness campaign – programs and faculty o Social media campaign boosts to reach prospective students o Career Services awareness and promotion

3 Monthly Releases and Features The following releases and feature stories were submitted to local and regional media outlets from March 22, 2021—April 7, 2021.

• MCC Student Adnan Noorullah Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar • MCC Alum, McHenry County Native Returns for Second Season as Organist for the Chicago Cubs • McHenry County College Partners with Talkspace to Offer Students Access to Free Online Therapy • Friends of MCC Foundation Hosts “Listening for a Cause” to Benefit Student Success Fund • McHenry County College Offers Affordable, Accessible Degrees in Engineering • MCC Speaker Series to Provide Strategies for Discussing Death and Loss • High School Students Benefit from Taking College-Level Courses • McHenry County College Saves Students Over $3 Million Through Textbook Savings Initiatives

*Note: The above list does not include all interviews/stories initiated by the press, or sponsored content stories. Press clippings about McHenry County College can be found at the following link: www.mchenry.edu/press.

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Sustainability Center Update Happy Earth Day – April 22, 2021

Current Initiatives • In celebration of Earth month, the Sustainability Center presents a series of 30-minute sessions via Zoom: https://mchenrycc.zoom.us/j/91719822206 o April 14 – MCC Student Farm Tour o April 19 – Hanging in Horticulture o April 21 – Compost Bin in Action o April 26 – Water Filtration o April 28 – Inside a Bee Hive

• The 15th edition of the McHenry County Recycling Directory, known as the Green Guide, will be published on April 17, 2021, available at www.mchenry.edu/green. Paper copies will be distributed to area municipalities and by request by emailing [email protected].

• The Sustainability Center provided a virtual resource booth at Meet MCC night on March 24, 2021. A total of 49 participants visited the booth.

• The MCC Sustainability Committee met on March 22, 2021, discussing Earth Month, the Green Guide, a solar project at the hoop house, and the partnership with Phi Theta Kappa students. The committee also discussed environmental science classes offered at other community colleges.

• Sustainability Center Director Kim Hankins was appointed to the Foodshed Co-Op Sustainability Committee. As the Foodshed Co-op looks towards construction of their building, the committee has been asked to focus on best environmental practices for green infrastructure, recycling and composting, and packaging.

• The Sustainability Director and several students from the Student Environmental Action Team attended the Loyola School of Environmental Science Climate Change annual conference held March 15-18, 2021. Offered virtually this year, sessions included: the Climate Crisis, Global Migration, Race, and Youth Advocacy panel; Art as a Platform for Climate Advocacy panel; Indigenous Youth Seeking Truth and Justice panel; and a keynote conversation on individual and institution's roles in affecting change with regards to the climate crisis.

• Student Environmental Action Club students provided assistance for the Zen Garden clean up and created an environmentally themed virtual scavenger hunt for Earth Month. For more information or to participate, visit tinyurl.com/earthhunt. McHenry County College Information Report April 22, 2021

Workforce Development Update

This month’s Career Services, Retired Adult Program, and Workforce Training update demonstrates how MCC has continued to serve all student populations with a college-wide ongoing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Workforce Training

Bridge to Success Boot Camp Completion On March 26, MCC celebrated the fourth cohort of students to successfully complete industry-specific boot camps. These 13 participants completed more than 30 hours a week of Zoom classes, online learning courses, study, and homework. The Bridge to Success Boot Camps are funded as part of a Transformational Grant through The Community Foundation for McHenry County. For the first time, the opportunity expanded to not only include the manufacturing industry, but also provide training in the healthcare and information technology sectors. The program works with students who face a multitude of barriers to education and employment, and encourages them to build their confidence and skills through online coursework, virtual company visits, resume writing, and mock interview practice. Coming from more than 10 countries (Argentina, Brazil, Georgia, Honduras, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Russia to name a few), several students noted how the six week program unexpectedly improved their English language skills. The graduating class erupted in applause when they learned one of their classmates had landed a job that morning just before the ceremony.

“I’ve been a homemaker and homeschool mom for 20 plus years and I’m no longer watching grandkids. I started researching employment options, and it was incredibly daunting and intimidating. I was so thankful to hear that there was a place for me. I had never turned on an Excel spreadsheet, which is a little embarrassing. After eight hours of Excel, I wanted to learn more.” – Kerri, Healthcare

“When I started this course, I was at zero, and now I have my resume, I know how to give an elevator pitch, I can give an interview, and I know the meaning of a recruiter. This IT boot camp was not only for doing a job. I learned from this course how to handle my daily life. I want to continue my education. I thought I was set and just able to do housework and that’s it, but no. I am something. I learned I can make my career. You all helped me in learning English.” – Hafsa, Information Technology

“I came from Russia three years ago because my whole family lives here in the US. Honestly, this course turned out to be more than I expected. I not only improved my English language skills and learned more about being a support specialist, but I also met nice and interesting people.” – Vera, Information Technology

“I’m from Argentina and moved last November to the US. I joined this manufacturing boot camp and I’ve enjoyed every day. It’s challenging being in a new country with a different language. I’ve learned a lot of new words. This morning I interviewed with a company and I used all these new skills. They offered me a job so I’m very happy for all of this.” – Lucas, Manufacturing

“I’m from Mexico and I’m here in the United States because I got married. It will be easier to get a job with all of this material that you gave us. This manufacturing world is so new to me and I really like it. My husband said that when I finished the class I spoke better English.” – Viviana, Manufacturing

“I’ve hosted the tours with the manufacturing boot camp group and participated in the mock interviews. When I met you three or four weeks ago, you were not the people you are today. The confidence and your presentation. You’ve come a really long way. Congratulations to all of you. This is a great program and I’m happy to be a small part of it.” – Janelle, AFC Materials Group, Lake in the Hills

Custom Workforce Trainings Diversity, equity, and inclusion has become one of the most popular topics requested for custom workforce training programs this fiscal year. These custom workshops are offered to the business community, municipalities, and local nonprofits through MCC’s Workforce Training program. Two recent examples include:

• In December, the Village of Lake in the Hills contracted with MCC to offer diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops to their entire workforce. This led to hosting one workshop for leaders and four workshops for the rest of their workforce, called Connecting Differences in the Workplace: Behavioral Choices for Inclusion. A total of 132 employees attended.

• The McHenry County Mental Health Board contacted MCC to develop a program for local mental health professionals. Addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Learning Journey for Mental Health Professionals, a four-part series, is scheduled to begin in mid-April. More than 50 participants are expected to participate.

Retired Adult Program (RAP) MCC’s Retired Adult Program (RAP) continues to integrate diverse instructors and broaden the world view of the program’s participants. This includes both class topics and instructors. Last summer, a very popular program centered on different paths to spirituality and included Christianity (Pastor Dave Smith), Buddhism (Bhante Bhaddiya), and Judaism (Rabbi Mendel Shemtov). Other examples include experiencing the route and risks of the Underground Railroad, the Women’s Suffrage movement, and the historical and current issues of Native Americans.

Career Services Thanks to the Illinois Cooperative Work Study Program (ICWS) grant, internship opportunities are possible for a diverse group of students and employers. The ICWS Program provides grants to both public and private colleges and universities to enhance public-private sector partnerships, expand internship opportunities, reduce student reliance on loans, encourage permanent employment of Illinois graduates in Illinois, and provide links between academic programs and employment.

Funded by the Illinois Board of Higher education, this annual grant is renewed each year based on employer interest. Intentional recruitment efforts by Career Services has resulted in a more diverse pool of interns with 50% being female, 50% Hispanic and 30% of non-traditional age.