COLLEGE OF DuPAGE. Committee of the Whole Meeting and Special Board Meeting. February 27, 2017

COLLEGE OF DuPAGE Committee of the Whole Meeting and Special Board Meeting February 27, 2017

NOTICE AND AGENDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AND SPECIAL BOARD MEETING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT #502, COUNTIES OF DuPAGE, COOK AND WILL, STATE OF ILLINOIS, WILL HOLD THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD IN THE STUDENT SERVICES CENTER (SSC), ROOM SSC-2200, MAIN CAMPUS, 425 FAWELL BLVD., GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS: MEETING: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE BOARD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017 7:30 P.M. ~ ROOM SSC-2200 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC COMMENT 4. PRESENTATION: FACULTY RECRUITING/HIRING PROCESS 5. DISCUSSION: CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 6. DISCUSSION: FY2018 BUDGET UPDATE 7. ADJOURN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING: SPECIAL MEETING of the BOARD OF TRUSTEES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017 Immediately following Committee of the Whole Room SSC 2200 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. APPROVAL: Request to pay expenses incurred related to the Education Officers Electoral Board of Community College District No. 502. 4. TRUSTEE DISCUSSION 5. CALENDAR DATES / Campus Events Thursday, March 16, 2016: Regular Board Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. SSC-2200 6. CLOSED SESSION 7. ADJOURN FRANK NAPOLITANO, SECRETARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NO. 502, COUNTIES OF DuPAGE, COOK AND WILL, STATE OF ILLINOIS Posted 2/24/17

Item 3 February 27, 2017 COLLEGE of DuPAGE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING BOARD APPROVAL 1. SUBJECT Approval to pay expenses incurred related to cases brought before the College of DuPage Education Officers Electoral Board. 2. REASON FOR CONSIDERATION Board approval is needed to pay the expenses incurred related to cases brought before the Education Officers Electoral Board of Community College District No. 502. 3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Education Officers Electoral Board of Community College District No. 502 was required by law to convene and pass upon objections to nomination papers for two-year and six-year term candidates for the Board of Trustees, who will be voted on by the electors of the District at the Consolidated Election on April 4, 2017. Members of the Education Officers Electoral Board of Community College District No. 502 included Chairman Mazzochi, Secretary Napolitano, and the longest serving member of the College of DuPage Board of Trustees, Joseph Wozniak. The Electoral Board was convened on January 10, 2017 to hear the following cases related to the April 4, 2017 Consolidated Election: Franckowiak v. Waheed, 2017 EB 001; Franckowiak v. Ghani, 2017 EB 002; Solyom v. Waheed, 2017 EB 003; and Solyom v. Ghani, 2017 EB 004 The Electoral Board held subsequent hearings on January 17 and 19, 2017. On February 9, 2017, the Electoral Board issued final rulings in these matters. As part of the hearing process, and in accordance with the Illinois Election Code, the Electoral Board incurred various expenses. These expenses included court reporter fees, postage, service of process fees, and fees relating to the services of an examiner to review public voting and property records. At a meeting on February 9, 2017, the Electoral Board approved a request to the Board of Trustees for payment of these expenses.

Item 3 February 27, 2017 Authorization is therefore requested of the College of DuPage Board of Trustees to pay the expenses incurred by the Education Officers Electoral Board of Community College District No. 502 in the amount of $9,043.00, as reflected in the attachment. Funds are available in the 01-90-00813 Board of Trustees account. 4. RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Trustees authorizes payment of expenses incurred related to cases brought before the Education Officers Electoral Board of Community College District No. 502 in the amount of $9,043.00, as per the attached expense report.

Item 3 February 27, 2017 SIGNATURE PAGE Approval for Payment: Expenses Incurred Related to Cases Brought Before the College of DuPage Education Officers Electoral Board ITEM(S) ON REQUEST: That the Board of Trustees authorizes payment of expenses incurred related to cases brought before the Education Officers Electoral Board of Community College District No. 502 in the amount of $9,043.00, as per the attached expense report. Chairman Mazzochi Date Secretary Napolitano Date

MAHONEY, SILVERMAN & CROSS, LLC 822 Infantry Drive Suite 100 Joliet, IL 60435 www.msclawfirm.com Ph: 815-730-9500 Fax: 815-730-9598 RE: College of DuPage Mr. John F. Kness General Counsel 425 Fawell Boulevard Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Electoral Board Matter 001 February 6, 2017 Invoice # 50082 Professional Fees Hrs/Rate Amount 1/11/2017 DJS Research regarding signature standards. Review 1.00 325.00 various cases. 325.00/hr 1/12/2017 DJS Review of Petition Objections and Electoral Board 2.00 650.00 Rules. Review of Objections, review of Petitions, 325.00/hr prepare forms and prepare for Binder Check. 1/13/2017 DJS Attend Binder Checkin DuPage County. Several 9.00 2,925.00 telephone conferences. Drafting Report and Findings. Several telephone conferences and several follow-ups with DuPage Election Commission. 325.00/hr HRB Researched whether it is acceptable for a voter to sign 0.50 125.00 their registration card, but print their signature on a 250.00/hr petition. 1/16/2017 RD Look up tax information / college districts for addresses. 1.25 156.25 125.00/hr DJS Reviewing Report and reviewing several issues whether 4.00 1,300.00 or not properties are in the District, analyzation of 325.00/hr report. Making revisions, receiving additional documents from Election Authority. Review of

College of DuPage Page 2 Hrs/Rate Amount DuPage High School court case, preparation for Hearing. 1/17/2017 DJS Putting Findings into final form; trip to Election Board 4.00 1,300.00 in DuPage; preparation for and attend Electoral Board 325.00/hr Hearing. Total fees 21.75 $6,781.25 Balance due $6,781.25 Lawyer Summary Name Hours Rate Amount Hannah R. Brennan 0.50 250.00 $125.00 Rhonda Dodge 1.25 125.00 $156.25 David J. Silverman 20.00 325.00 $6,500.00

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