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. Bob Wunderlich, Chairman
Ms. Maureen Broderick, Vice Chairwoman
Mr. John (Jake) Mahalik, Secretary
Ms. Nancy Garcia Guillen
Ms. Alicia Morales
Mr. Dan O'Connell
Ms. Betty Washington
Ms. Shalma Marin, Student Trustee

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	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda Change Notice	Video
April 29 (Workshop Meeting)	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda Workshop Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda Change Notice	Video
May 13	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda	Video
June 17***	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda	Video
July (No Meetings)
August 12	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda	Video
August 26 (2) (Workshop Meeting)	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda	Video
September 9	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda	Video
October 14	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda	Video
October 30 (Retreat)
November 12**	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda B & G Notice & Agenda	Video
December 9 (Noon) (1)	Board Summary Board Minutes	Board Agenda 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

Meeting Dates 2019

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

Date	Download		Multimedia
January 3 (Special Meeting)	Minutes (PDF)	Agenda (PDF)
January 16	Minutes (PDF) Board Summary (PDF)	B&G (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Video
January 30 (1)		Canceled
February 6 (1)		Notice Change/Agenda (PDF)
February 20	Minutes (PDF) Board Summary (PDF)	B&G (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Video
March 13	Minutes (PDF) Board Summary (PDF)	B&G (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Video
April 10	Minutes (PDF) Board Summary (PDF)	B&G (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Video
April 24 (1)	Minutes (PDF) Board Summary	Special Meeting (PDF) Workshop Meeting (PDF)
May 8	Board Summary (PDF) Minutes (PDF)	Agenda (PDF) Buildings and Grounds Committee Notice (PDF)	Video
June 12	Board Summary (PDF) Minutes	B&G (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Video
July (No Meetings)
August 13	Board Summary Minutes	B&G (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Video
August 14		Change Date/time Notice (PDF)
August 28 (1)	Board Summary	Notice/Agenda
September 11	Board Summary Minutes	B&G Agenda	Video
October 9	Board Summary Minutes	B&G Agenda	Video
November 1 (2)		Agenda
November 13	Board Summary Minutes	B&G Agenda	Video
December 11 (noon) (3)	Board Summary Minutes	B&G Agenda	Video

(1) Workshop Meeting

(2) Board Retreat

(3) City Center

Meeting Dates 2018

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

Date	Download		Multimedia
January 17	Board Summary (PDF) Minutes (PDF)	B&G Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Watch video
January 31		Agenda (PDF)
February 15 (6pm)	Board Summary (PDF) Minutes (PDF)	B&G Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF)
March 14	Board Summary (PDF) Minutes (PDF)	B&G Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Watch Video
April 11	Board Summary (PDF) Minutes (PDF)	B&G Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Watch Video
April 25		Agenda (PDF)
May 9	Board Summary (PDF) Minutes (PDF)	B&G Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Watch Video
June 13	Board Summary (PDF) Minutes (PDF)	B&G Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Watch Video
No July Board Meeting
July 23		Agenda (PDF)
July 25		Date Change Notice (PDF)
August 8	Board Summary (PDF) Minutes (PDF)	B&G Agenda(Canceled) Agenda (PDF)	Watch Video
September 12	Board Summary (PDF) Minutes (PDF)	B&G Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Watch Video
October 8	Board Summary (PDF) Minutes (PDF)	B&G Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Watch Video
October 10		Change Date Notice (PDF)
November 1		Agenda (PDF)
November 14		Change Date Notice (PDF)
November 19	Board Summary (PDF) Minutes (PDF)	B&G Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Watch Video
December 12 (2) (noon City Center Campus)	Board Summary (PDF) Minutes (PDF)	B&G Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF)	Watch Video

Workshop Meeting
City Center
Romeoville Campus
Board Retreat

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
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	Board Member 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 of Sexual Discrimination, Harassment and 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 (VESSA) (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 (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
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)
2.04.00	Sick Leave
2.04.01	Absence Without Leave "No Pay"
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 Administrators,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)
2.5.1	Full-time Administrators and Full-time Professional Staff (PDF)
2.5.2	Full-time College Support Staff (PDF)
2.06.00	Background Check (PDF)
2.08.00	Photo ID Card
2.08.01	Drivers License (PDF)
2.14	Staff-Produced Published Materials (PDF)
2.15.1	Introduction (PDF)
2.15.2	Ownership and Equity (PDF)
2.15.3	Use (PDF)
2.15.4	Policies and Procedures (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 Requirements (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)
4.20.00	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

Reference No.	Category Title
6.7.1	General Policies (PDF)
6.7.2	Auditing Courses (PDF)
6.7.3	Grading Policy for Withdrawals (PDF)
6.7.4	Students' Rights to Final Course Grade Review (PDF)

Division VII: The Public/Community Services

Reference No. Category Title

7.2.1 General Community Relations Policy (PDF)

7.2.2 Interaction with the Media (PDF)

Reference No.	Category Title
7.2.1	General Community Relations Policy (PDF)
7.2.2	Interaction with the Media (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
10.01.04	Electronic Mail (Email)
10.1	Responsible Use of Information Technology at JJC (PDF)
10.2	Information Security Governing Policy (PDF)
10.3	Identity Theft Risk Reduction (PDF)
10.4	Cellular Mobile Device (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
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