Over the last two days, I’ve presented parts 1 and 2 of bond analyst Steve Willson’s analysis of the $34 million so-called “Science Labs” project at MCC. In the final installment today, Willson shows how a plan to refurbish existing … Continue reading
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Yesterday I ran Part 1 of bond analyst Steve Willson’s analysis of McHenry County College’s $34 million capital projects plan, in which he rebutted the evidence from the College’s consultant that enrollment at the College was likely to grow at … Continue reading
The following analysis was performed by Lakewood bond analyst Steve Willson: MCC’s Not Really Science Labs Project In 2014, MCC decided to undertake a “space utilization” study. The original goal was to determine the most efficient way to use MCC’s … Continue reading
One of the first items on the agenda of last Thursday’s meeting of the McHenry County College Board was a resolution to begin work on the addition for new hard science labs, improvement of health sciences space, student entertainment space … Continue reading
Only 25 hours before the next meeting of the McHenry County College Board, notice was received that its board packet was available to the general public, that is, the folks who pay the bills. It is my belief that Board … Continue reading
District 1 McHenry County Board candidate Tom Wilbeck, a former reform member of the McHenry County College Board, send out his second post card this week. It ties him to MCC Board and former District 26 Grade School Board member … Continue reading
By a unanimous vote, including Student Trustee Jeremy Sacrament, McHenry County College Trustees voted to impose a $10 per credit hour infrastructure fee starting this summer. One Trustee called it a “user fee.” Including the extra $10, the cost per … Continue reading
Thursday night, the McHenry County College Board will consider imposing a $10 per credit hour fee to force students to help pay for new and/or improved facilities. Here’s what the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting say about … Continue reading
When forensic auditing firm Jefferson Wells auditor Mike Nowark made his report on his examination of new school construction at Huntley School District 158, he said that if contingencies were not over 5%, he didn’t think anything went wrong. Thursday … Continue reading
From the McHenry County College Board packet comes this refreshing news (page 70 of 98 on my computer): FY16 End of Year Forecast The current FY16 budget Net Surplus/(Deficit) was (7,144,941). However, given the active management of the budget places … Continue reading
Tonight will be the first of two candidates’ nights sponsored by the McHenry County League of Women Voters for County Board candidates. Districts 3, 4 and 5 candidates will be on the McHenry County College stage starting at 7. I … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County College: MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE BOARD SELECTS NEXT COLLEGE PRESIDENT [December 17, 2015.Crystal Lake, IL] The McHenry County College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the approval of an agreement with Dr. Clinton E. … Continue reading
Dr. Tony Miksa, McHenry County College’s Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs recommended a $5 per credit hour tuition hike, plus a new $10 infrastructure fee for next year’s students. Currently, students are charged $101 for tuition, plus a $9 … Continue reading
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 6:30, a meeting will start at which the McHenry County College Board will have it expansion/remodeling consultant lead it through the complex. Those wanting to be in on the ground floor might want to attend. … Continue reading
From former and candidate for McHenry County Board Ersel Schuster: Installment II – Department 12: McHenry County Board: Funded By: General Fund (Attachment A) Mission Statement: ”McHenry County Government is dedicated to providing the highest quality services for the health, … Continue reading
11-13-15 Tax Protest Suit against McHenry County, Harrison School, CL Grade & High School, plus Alg & McH Townships 11-13-15 County Inmates Get Outside Road Work, Training 11-14-15 Tax Protest Suit against Wonder Lake’s Harrison Grade School 11-15-15 CL District … Continue reading
Lakewood bond analyst and public policy commentator Steve Willson reflected on the McHenry County College Board’s upcoming decision of whether to increase or decrease taxes. (Board members can do either. (By taking all the money allowed under the Real Estate … Continue reading
On Tuesday, November 10th, the McHenry County College Board will discuss expanding the MCC campus. Below is a message from Vice Chair Liddell regarding agenda item 9, Next Steps for Space at McHenry County College, appears below: You can look … Continue reading
Last night I got a copy of the following email to MCC Trustee Karen Tirio from McHenry County College Board member Ron Parrish, who is also the immediate past President of the Village of Bull Valley: Just to set the … Continue reading
The two men from Edgar County who revealed the underside of the College of DuPage traveled four hours to Elgin recently to attend three U46 School Board meetings. The police got called because the Board was breaking the Open Meetings … Continue reading