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Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met April 6.

Here is the agenda as provided by the board:

The Finance Committee met at 10:14a.m. in Ballroom B of the Student Center at Southern

Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois. Present were: Amy Sholar (Chair),

Ryan Johnson, Marsha Ryan, and Randal Thomas. Other Board members present were:

J. Phil Gilbert, Shirley Portwood, Joel Sambursky, and Naomi Tolbert. Executive Officers

present were: President Randy J. Dunn; Interim Chancellor Bradley Colwell, SIUC;

Chancellor Randall Pembrook, SIUE; Dean and Provost Jerry Kruse, School of Medicine;

General Counsel Lucas Crater; Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs James Allen,

and Senior Vice President for Financial and Administrative Affairs and Board Treasurer

Duane Stucky.

Minutes

Trustee Johnson recommended approval of the minutes of the February 9, 2017, meeting

as submitted. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ryan and passed by the Committee.

Temporary Financial Arrangements for Fiscal Year 2018 (Board Agenda Item K).

President Dunn reviewed the proposed matter.

Trustee Johnson recommended approval of the matter and that it be placed on the

Board’s agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Ryan and was passed by the

Committee.

Approval of Purchase: Under Armour Athletic Apparel, SIUC (Board Agenda Item

L).

Interim Chancellor Bradley Colwell reviewed the proposed matter.

Trustee Thomas recommended approval of the matter and that it be placed on the Board’s

agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Ryan and was passed by the

Committee.

Approval of Purchase: Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Station Dues for WSIUTV

and WUSI-TV Programming Broadcasting Service, Carbondale Campus, SIUC

(Board Agenda Item M).

Interim Chancellor Bradley Colwell reviewed the proposed matter.

Trustee Ryan recommended approval of the matter and that it be placed on the Board’s

agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Thomas and was passed by the

Minutes of the April 6, 2017, Board Finance Committee Meeting

Committee.

Approval of Purchase: Aircraft for Aviation Flight Program, SIUC (Board Agenda

Item N).

Interim Chancellor Bradley Colwell reviewed the proposed purchase.

Trustee Sholar spoke against the purchase. Trustee Ryan spoke in favor of the purchase

and suggested that the matter be amended. President Dunn requested clarification.

Trustee Thomas spoke against the amendment and the matter was voted on as originally

presented.

Trustee Ryan recommended approval of the matter and that it be placed on the Board’s

agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Thomas and was passed by the

Committee. Trustee Sholar voted against the matter.

Approval of Purchase: Medical Office Building Lease, School of Medicine Campus,

SIUC (Board Agenda Item O).

Dean and Provost Jerry Kruse reviewed the proposed matter.

Trustee Ryan recommended approval of the matter and that it be placed on the Board’s

agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Thomas and was passed by the

Committee.

Approval of Purchase: Medical Office Building Lease, School of Medicine Campus,

SIUC (Board Agenda Item P).

Dean and Provost Jerry Kruse reviewed the proposed matter.

Trustee Ryan recommended approval of the matter and that it be placed on the Board’s

agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Thomas and was passed by the

Committee.

Approval of Salary and Appointment: Associate Provost for Academic Programs,

SIUC (Board Agenda Item Q).

Interim Chancellor Bradley Colwell reviewed the proposed appointment and requested

Finance Committee approval of the salary of:

Lizette R. Chevalier as Associate Provost for Academic Programs, SIUC, with an

annual salary of $171,420, effective April 7, 2017.

Trustee Ryan recommended approval of the matter and that it be placed on the Board’s

agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Johnson and was passed by the

Committee.

Minutes of the April 6, 2017, Board Finance Committee Meeting

Approval of Purchase: Sandwiches, Salads, Snacks, and Like Items for Resale,

SIUE (Board Agenda Item R).

Vice Chancellor Walker reviewed the proposed matter.

Trustee Thomas recommended approval of the matter and that it be placed on the Board’s

agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Ryan and was passed by the

Committee.

Approval of Purchase: NCLEX Preparation and Curriculum Support for the School

of Nursing, SIUE (Board Agenda Item S).

Vice Chancellor Walker reviewed the proposed matter.

Trustee Ryan recommended approval of the matter and that it be placed on the Board’s

agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Johnson and was passed by the

Committee.

Award of Contract: Gasoline Purchase, SIUE (Board Agenda Item T).

Vice Chancellor Walker reviewed the proposed matter.

Trustee Johnson recommended approval of the matter and that it be placed on the

Board’s agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Thomas and was passed by

the Committee.

Award of Contract: Plumbing Supplies, SIUE (Board Agenda Item U).

Vice Chancellor Walker reviewed the proposed matter.

Trustee Ryan recommended approval of the matter and that it be placed on the Board’s

agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Thomas and was passed by the

Committee.

Approval of Salary and Appointment: Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic

Affairs, SIUE (Board Agenda Item Z).

Chancellor Randall Pembrook reviewed the proposed appointment and requested

Finance Committee approval of the salary of:

Dr. Denise Cobb as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, SIUE,

with an annual salary of $229,000, effective May 1, 2017.

Trustee Thomas recommended approval of the matter and that it be placed on the Board’s

agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Johnson and was passed by the

Committee.

Minutes of the April 6, 2017, Board Finance Committee Meeting

Approval of Salary and Appointment: Vice Chancellor for Administration, SIUE

(Board Agenda Item AA).

Chancellor Randall Pembrook reviewed the proposed appointment and requested

Finance Committee approval of the salary of:

Rich Walker as Vice Chancellor for Administration, SIUE, with an annual salary

of $175,000, effective May 1, 2017.

Trustee Johnson recommended approval of the matter and that it be placed on the

Board’s agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Ryan and was passed by the

Committee.

Approval of Salary and Appointment of the Acting Vice President for Academic

Affairs for the Southern Illinois University System (Board Agenda Item BB).

President Dunn reviewed the proposed appointment and requested Finance Committee

approval of the salary of:

James Allen as Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs for the Southern

Illinois University System, on a 0.40 basis, with an annual salary of $54,999.96,

effective March 3, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Trustee Thomas recommended approval of the matter and that it be placed on the Board’s

agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Ryan and was passed by the

Committee.

Other Business

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

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