March 18, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College District No. 513 convened a special session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in the Board Room C307 at Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL.

Members Physically Present:
David L. Wilcoxson, Board Chair
Dennis N. Thompson, Vice Chair
Paula J. Endress
David O. Mallery
Thomas C. Setchell
Deborah L. Sweeden
Elizabeth Kunkel, Student Trustee

Members Present By Teleconference:
Lori E. Scroggs

Members Absent:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

It was moved by Mr. Setchell and seconded by Mr. Mallery to approve the agenda as presented with the removal of Item 7. – Other. Motion passed by voice vote.

APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY PRO-TEM

In the absence of Mrs. Scroggs, Mr. Wilcoxson appointed Mr. Thompson as Secretary Pro-Tem.

Mrs. Sweeden entered the meeting at 5:35 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION

It was moved by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Ms. Kunkel to convene a closed session at 5:35 p.m. to discuss 1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.

On a motion by Mr. Setchell, seconded by Mr. Thompson and carried unanimously, the regular meeting resumed at 5:48 p.m.

APPOINTMENT OF IVCC PRESIDENT

It was moved by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Setchell to appoint Dr. Jerome M. Corcoran as the 10th president of Illinois Valley Community College and approve his contract as presented.

Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Kunkel. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” –Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Sweeden, Mr. Setchell, Dr. Scroggs, Mr. Mallery, and Mr. Wilcoxson. “Nays” – Mrs. Endress, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Mr. Setchell, seconded by Mr. Thompson, and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 p.m.