Board of Trustees

JJC is directly governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, all of whom are elected from within the district for six-year terms.

Illinois Community College District 525 is one of 39 community college districts governed by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) under the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE).

The ICCB was created by the General Assembly under the provisions of the Illinois Public Junior College Act of 1965. Its primary responsibilities are to coordinate the educational programs offered through the community college system, to allocate state funding for capital expansion, and to act on curriculum changes proposed by individual community colleges.

JJC is directly governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, all of whom are elected from within the district for six-year terms. A student representative, appointed annually, is a non-voting member of the Board. The officers of the Board are chairman, vice chairman and secretary, all of whom are elected by their peers for a one-year term.

Board Members

Mr. Dan O'Connell, Chairman
Ms. Maureen Broderick, Vice Chairwoman
Ms. Nancy Garcia Guillen, Secretary
Mr. James Budzinski
Ms. Michelle Lee
Mr. Jake Mahalik
Ms. Alicia Morales
Mr. David Lozano, Student Trustee

To contact JJC trustees, please email trustees@jjc.edu.

Meeting Dates 2021

Illinois Community College District 525

Joliet Junior College - Board of Trustees

Regular meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. (usually the second Wednesday of the month
Meetings typically take place in the Board Room (A-3104) on Main Campus (1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431)

Date	Download		Multimedia
Jan. 11 (Special Meeting)	Board Minutes	Notice & Agenda	Video
Jan. 20	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda Board Agenda (Spanish) B&G Notice & Agenda	Video
Jan. 21 (Special Meeting)	Board Minutes	Notice & Agenda	Video
Jan. 26 (Workshop Meeting)	Workshop Summary	Board Agenda Board Agenda (Spanish)
Jan. 27 - Rescheduled (Workshop Meeting)	Workshop Summary	Change Notice Board Agenda Board Agenda (Spanish)
Feb. 9 (Special Meeting)	Board Minutes	Board Agenda Board Agenda (Spanish)	Video
Feb. 17*	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda Public Document Board Agenda (Spanish) B&G Notice & Agenda	Live Video
March 10	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda Board Agenda (Spanish) B&G Notice & Agenda	Live Video
April 14	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda Board Agenda (Spanish) B&G Notice & Agenda	Live Video
April 28 (Special Meeting)	Board Minutes	Board Agenda Board Agenda (Spanish)	Live Video
April 28 (Workshop Meeting)	Workshop Summary	Board Agenda Board Agenda (Spanish)
May 12	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda Board Agenda (Spanish) B&G Notice & Agenda	Live Video Spanish Caption
June 16**	Board Summary Board Minutes		Video
July (No Meeting)
Aug. 11	Board Summary Board Minutes		Video
Aug. 25 (Workshop Meeting) (2)	Workshop Summary
Sept. 8	Board Summary Board Minutes		Video
Oct. 20	Board Summary Board Minutes		Video
Oct. 29 (Retreat)	Board Minutes
Nov. 10	Board Summary Board Minutes		Video
Dec. 8, Noon (1)	Board Summary Board Minutes		Video

Conferences

Legislative Summit Feb. 7-10, 2021; ACCT Leadership Congress Oct. 13-16
* Change in date due to Legislative Summit (Feb. 7-10)
**Change in date due to 30-day budget review

Locations

(1) City Center Campus
(2) Romeoville Campus

Meeting Dates 2020

Board of Trustees' Meetings and Workshops meet in A-3104 at 5:30pm, Main Campus, unless otherwise indicated.

Date	Download		Multimedia
January 15	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda	Video
January 27	Special Meeting	Board Agenda
January 28		Board Agenda - Canceled
January 29 (Special Meeting/Workshop meeting)	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda	Video
February 5	Special Meeting	Board Agenda
February 18	Special Meeting	Board Agenda
February 20	Special Meeting	Board Agenda
February 21		Board Agenda - Canceled
February 19* Rescheduled to February 26	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda	Video
March 11	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda	Video
April 8 Rescheduled to April 29		Change Notice
April 29 (Regular & Workshop Meeting)	Board Summary Board Minutes Workshop Summary	Board Agenda Workshop Agenda Change Notice	Video
May 13	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda	Video
June 17*** Rescheduled to June 24	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda Change Notice	Video
July (No Meetings)
August 12	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda	Video
August 26 (Workshop Meeting)	Board Summary	Board Agenda Change Notice
September 9 September 30 (Special Meeting)	Board Summary Board Minutes Special Meeting Minutes Special Meeting Summary	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda Special Meeting Board Notice & Agenda	Video
October 14	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda	Video
October 30 (Retreat)	Board Minutes	Board Agenda
November 12**	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda	Video
December 9 (Noon) (1)	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda Board Agenda (Spanish) Change Notice B & G Notice & Agenda	Video

Location for Off Campus Board Meetings

(1) City Center Campus
(2) Romeoville Campus

* Change in date due to Legislative Summit (February 9-12)
** Thursday
*** Change in date due to 30-day budget review

Affiliated Links
Board of Trustees - Leadership Training
Public Act 99-0692 requires that every voting board member elected or appointed after January 1, 2017 "shall complete a minimum of 4 hours of professional development leadership training covering topics that shall include, but are not limited to, open meetings law, community college and labor law, freedom of information law, contract law, ethics, sexual violence on campus, financial oversight and accountability, audits, and fiduciary responsibilities of a community college trustee during the first, third, and fifth year of his or her term." (110 ILCS 805/3-8.5)
For additional information related to Board Training requirements, you can view the status of training or contact the JJC Compliance Officer at 815-280-2704 or at tmorris@jjc.edu.

Required Training Documents
J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award
The J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award (ESA) is the highest award bestowed by Joliet Junior College (JJC).

In 1975, JJC began honoring community members with the Distinguished Service Award to recognize individuals for their volunteerism and service to the district. In 2004, the award was renamed the J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award honoring past President Ross for his distinguished public service to the community.

Please note: Nominations for the 2019 J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award are due to the Communications & External Relations Office hand-delivered or postmarked on Friday, October 25, 2019 by 5 p.m.

Dave Holmes and Lynne Lichtenauer were the recipients of the 2018 J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award.
Building and Grounds Committee
The purpose of this committee is:
- To oversee and review all capital and facility related projects ensuring all decision-making controls are in place
- To gain deeper knowledge and understanding of all new and existing projects on campus
- To evaluate all associated budgetary constraints or needs
- To discuss and provide feedback for any recommendations moving forward to the Board of Trustees for approval
Members

Co-Chairs
Michael O’ Connell, Board of Trustees
Dan O'Connell, Board of Trustees

Acting Secretary
Deirdra Crye, Sr. Administrative Assistant, Administrative Services
- Dr. Judy Mitchell, President, Joliet Junior College
- Rob Galick, Vice President, Administrative Services
- Janice Reedus, Director of Business & Auxiliary Services
- Kelly Rohder-Tonelli, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
- Pat Van Duyne, Director of Facilities
- Rick Lyman, Manager of Construction & Facility Planning
- Rich Rivera, Assistant Director of Facility Services, Roads & Grounds
- Student Representative to be appointed

Board Policy Manuals

Division I: Board of Trustees

Reference No.	Category Title
1.01.00	Governance and Administration (PDF)
1.02.00	Philosophy, Mission, and Strategy (PDF)
1.03.00	Trustee Code of Conduct (PDF)
1.04.00	Board of Trustees Conflict of Interest (PDF)
1.05.00	Indemnification (PDF)
1.06.00	Organizational Structures and Shared Governance (PDF)
1.10.00	Officers of the Board (PDF)
1.10.01	Officers of the Board - Duties (PDF)
1.10.02	Officers of the Board - Pro Tempore (PDF)
1.10.03	Officers of the Board - Treasurer and Designee Bonding (PDF)
1.11.00	Trustee Development (PDF)
1.27.00	Committees of the Board (PDF)
1.35.00	Student Trustee Qualifications and Selection (PDF)
1.36.00	Board Requests for Information (PDF)
1.40.00	Board Travel (PDF)
1.41.00	Trustees Development Budget (PDF)
1.45.00	Meetings of the Board (PDF)
1.45.01	Agenda Preparation (PDF)
1.45.02	Citizen Additions to Board Agenda (PDF)
1.45.03	Regular Meetings (PDF)
1.45.04	Recording (PDF)
1.45.05	Electronic Attendance at Meetings (PDF)
1.45.06	Special Meetings of the Board (PDF)
1.46.00	Bereavement Notification (PDF)
1.51.00	Requests for Inspection of College Records (PDF)
1.55.00	Inquiries and Concerns of Members of the Community (PDF)
1.55.01	Public Comment at Board Meetings (PDF)
1.61.00	President Succession (PDF)
1.62.00	President Selection (PDF)
1.64.00	Policies - Maintenance and Distribution (PDF)
1.65.00	Policy Amendments (PDF)
1.70.00	Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Statement of Mission (PDF)
1.70.01	Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Communications (PDF)
1.80.00	Awards and Recognitions (PDF)
1.80.01	J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award (ESA) (PDF)
1.85.00	Building and Location Identification (PDF)
1.86.00	Board Electronic Communication (PDF)
1.90.00	Naming of Buildings and Other Properties (PDF)

Division II: College Employees

Reference No.	Category Title
2.01.00	General Policies (PDF)
2.01.01	Prohibition on Sexual Discrimination, Harassment, and Interpersonal Misconduct (PDF)
2.01.02	Nepotism (PDF)
2.01.03	Whistle-Blower Protection (PDF)
2.01.04	Retaliation (PDF)
2.01.05	Victims Economic Security and Safety Act (PDF)
2.01.06	Discipline (Non-Union Employees) (PDF)
2.01.07	New Employee Introductory Period (PDF)
2.01.08	Americans with Disabilities Act (PDF)
2.01.09	President's Right to Hire and Terminate (PDF)
2.01.10	Governmental Ethics and State Gift Ban Act (PDF)
2.01.11	Conflicts of Interest (PDF)
2.01.12	Confidentiality (PDF)
2.01.13	Equal Opportunity in Employment and Education (PDF)
2.01.14	Mandatory Training Compliance (PDF)
2.01.15	Consensual Romantic or Sexual Relationships (PDF)
2.01.16	Performance Management (PDF)
2.01.17	Succession Planning (PDF)
2.01.18	Workplace Civility (PDF)
2.01.19	Prohibition on Sexual Discrimination and Sexual Harassment (Title IX Allegations) (PDF)
2.02.00	Staff Personnel (PDF)
2.02.01	Administrative Contracts (PDF)
2.02.02	Administration of the College (PDF)
2.02.04	Emeritus/Emerita (PDF)
2.03.00	Internships (PDF)
2.03.01	Employment at Will (PDF)
2.03.02	Recruitment and Selection (PDF)
2.03.03	Position Approval (PDF)
2.03.04	Personnel Approvals and Appointments
2.03.05	Administrators and Staff Teaching Classes (PDF)
2.03.06	Grant-Funded Employment (PDF)
2.04.00	Sick Leave (PDF)
2.04.01	Absence Without Leave "No Pay" (PDF)
2.04.03	Overtime, Compensatory Time and Other Time Worked (PDF)
2.04.05	Family and Medical Leave
2.04.06	Disability Benefits (PDF)
2.04.07	Military Leave (PDF)
2.04.08	Workers Compensation (PDF)
2.04.09	Tuition Waivers for Part-Time Employees
2.04.10	Tax Sheltered Annuities (PDF)
2.04.12	Request for upgrade/reclassification for Administrator, Professional, and Non-Union Employees (PDF)
2.04.13	Light/Alternate Duty Assignments (PDF)
2.04.14	Earnings Limitation (PDF)
2.04.15	Compensation - Non-Union Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees (PDF)
2.04.16	Child Bereavement Leave (PDF)
2.04.17	Certification to Return to Work (PDF)
2.04.18	Retirees Tuition and Fee Waivers (PDF)
2.04.19	Fringe Benefits for Full-Time Administrators and Professional Staff (PDF)
2.04.20	Fringe Benefits for Full-Time Support Staff (Non-Union) (PDF)
2.06.00	Background Check (PDF)
2.08.00	Photo ID Card
2.08.01	Drivers License (PDF)
2.16.01	Drug and Alcohol Testing (PDF)
2.16.02	Drug Free Workplace (PDF)
2.17.00	Communicable Diseases (PDF)

Division III: Student Services

Reference No.	Category Title
3.01.01	Admissions Policy (PDF)
3.02.01	Residents of College District (PDF)
3.02.02	Out-of-District Residents of Illinois (PDF)
3.02.03	Out-of-State Residents (PDF)
3.02.04	International Students on F-1 Visas (PDF)
3.02.05	Out-of-District Students (PDF)
3.03.01	Tuition and Fees (PDF)
3.03.02	Variable Tuition (PDF)
3.03.03	Partial Tuition Support (PDF)
3.04.01	Financial Aid Policy (PDF)
3.05.01	Scholarships and Awards (PDF)
3.07.00	Student Participation in College Activities (PDF)
3.08.00	Student Code of conduct Policy (PDF)
3.09.01	Student Optional Disclosure of Private Mental Health Information (PDF)
3.11.00	Freedom of Expression Policy (PDF)
3.12.00	Student Tours and Field Trips (PDF)
3.14.00	Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (PDF)
3.16.00	Student Identification (PDF)
3.17.00	Chronic Communicable Diseases (PDF)
3.18.00	Students and the Public (PDF)
3.19.00	Admission to Athletic Events (PDF)

Division IV: Instruction and Curriculum

Reference No.	Category Title
4.01.00	Accreditation (PDF)
4.02.00	School Calendar (PDF)
4.03.00	Oral English Proficiency (PDF)
4.04.00	Graduation (PDF)
4.05.00	Use of the Library (PDF)
4.06.00	Community Education and Community Services (PDF)
4.13.00	Computation of Credit (PDF)
4.14.00	Alternative Method for Awarding Credit (PDF)
4.16.00	Grades
4.19.0	Students' Rights to Final Course Grade Review (PDF)
4.20.00	Scholastic Review
4.21.00	New Start
4.22.00	Military Personnel Called for Military Service (PDF)
4.25.00	Use of Human Subjects in Research Projects (PDF)
4.26.00	Public Performances by Student (PDF)

Division V: Advisory Committees

TBD
Division VI: Academic Policies

All items moved to Division IV
Division VII: The Public/Community Services

Reference No. Category Title

7.2.1 General Community Relations Policy (PDF)

Reference No.	Category Title
7.2.1	General Community Relations Policy (PDF)

Division VIII: Budget and Financial Services

Reference No.	Category Title
8.01.00	Budget (PDF)
8.01.01	Spending Plan (PDF)
8.01.02	College Indebtedness (PDF)
8.01.03	Audits (PDF)
8.01.04	Grants - Indirect Cost(PDF)
8.01.05	Investment Policy (PDF)
8.01.06	Capital Funds Policy (PDF)
8.01.07	Fund Balance (PDF)
8.01.08	Tax Levy (PDF)
8.01.09	Capital Assets (PDF)
8.02.00	Federal and State Funds (PDF)
8.02.03	Funds from Private Sources (PDF)
8.03.00	Authorization of Expenditures (PDF)
8.03.01	Pay Advancements (PDF)
8.03.02	College Expenditures (PDF)
8.04.00	Local Debt Recovery Program - Participation by the College (PDF)
8.04.01	Equal Employment Opportunity- Contractors and Subcontractors (PDF)
8.05.00	Cash Receipts (PDF)

Division IX: College Plant and Property

Reference No.	Category Title
9.01.00	Use of Facilities (PDF)
9.02.00	Use of College Property (PDF)
9.02.01	Open Use of Campus Grounds Facilities (PDF)
9.03.00	Use of College Vehicles (PDF)
9.04.00	Sustainability (PDF)
9.05.00	Severe Weather and Emergency Closing

Division X: Information Technology

Reference No.	Category Title
10.01.00	Information Security Governance (PDF)
10.01.01	Responsible Use of Information Technology
10.01.02	Privacy (PDF)
10.01.03	Identity Theft (PDF)
10.01.04	Electronic Mail (Email)
10.01.05	Incident Response (PDF)
10.01.06	Cellular Mobile Use (PDF)
10.01.07	Account Lifecycle (PDF)

Division XI: Campus Police

Reference No.	Category Title
11.01.00	College Regulations (PDF)
11.02.00	Law Enforcement Officer Badges (PDF)
11.03.00	Armed Officers (PDF)
11.04.00	Parking and Motor Vehicle (PDF)
11.05.00	Medical Cannabis (PDF)
11.06.00	Concealed Carry and Firearms (PDF)
11.07.00	Prohibiting the Use of Tobacco Products (PDF)
11.08.00	Use of Personal Mobility Devices (PDF)
11.08.01	Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's) or Drones (PDF)
11.09.00	Firearms on Campus (PDF)
11.10.00	Animals on Campus (PDF)
11.11.00	Clery Act Compliance (PDF)
11.12.00	Clear and Present Danger Reporting (PDF)

Division XII: Risk Management and Environmental Health & Safety

Reference No.	Category Title
12.01.00	Environmental Health and Safety (PDF)
12.02.00	Insurance (PDF)
12.03.00	Emergency Medical/Personal Injury (PDF)
12.04.00	Bloodborne Pathogens (PDF)
12.05.00	Exposure Control Plan (ECP)(PDF)

Division XIII: Business Services

Reference No.	Category Title
13.01.00	Purchasing Policy (PDF)
13.01.01	Responsibility of Bidders (PDF)
13.01.02	Consultant Services (PDF)
13.02.00	Contract Authorization (PDF)
13.02.01	Performance of Construction (PDF)
13.03.00	Inventories (PDF)
13.04.00	Sale/Disposal of College Property (PDF)
13.05.00	Travel Policy (PDF)
13.05.01	International Travel (PDF)
13.06.00	Purchases from Federal Grant Funds (PDF)
13.07.00	Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (PDF)
13.08.00	Alcohol Use (PDF)

Revised Policies
May 2021
- Table of Contents
- 1.02.00 Philosophy, Mission, Vision
- 2.02.04 Emerita/Emeritus
- 2.01.20 Pay for Performance
- 10.01.00 Information Security Governance
April 2021
- Table of Contents
- 10.01.07 Account Lifecycle
March 2021
February 2021
- Table of Contents
- 2.16.01 Drug and Alcohol Testing
January 2021
- Table of Contents
- 13.07.00 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
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December 2020
- Table of Contents
- 2.01.18 Workplace Civility
- 7.02.01 General Communications, Marketing, and Community Relations
- 7.02.02 Interaction with the Media-RESCINDED
- 10.01.03 Identity Theft
November 2020
October 2020
September 2020
August 2020
June 2020
May 2020
March 2020
- Table of Contents
- 10.01.04 Electronic Mail (Email)
February 2020
- Table of Contents
- Family and Medical Leave
January 2020
December 2019
November 2019
October 2019
September 2019
August 2019
June 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
February 2019
January 2019
- Table of Contents (PDF)
- 2.04.03 Overtime, Compensatory Time and Other Time Worked (PDF)
December 2018
- Table of Contents (PDF)
- 2.17.00 Communicable Diseases (PDF)
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
August 2018
June 2018
May 2018
April 2018
March 2018
- 2.01.13 Equal Opportunity in Employment and Education (PDF)
February 2018
January 2018
December 2017
November 2017
October 2017
- Table of Contents (PDF)
- 2.01.12 Confidentiality (PDF)
August 2017
May 2017
April 2017
- 12.03.00 Emergency Medical/Personal Injury (PDF)
March 2017
February 2017