January 27, 2026 Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes
The Facilities Committee of the Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College District No. 513 met at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in the Board Room (C307) at Illinois Valley Community College.
Committee Members Physically Present
- Angela M. Stevenson
Committee Members Absent
- Maureen O. Rebholz
Committee Members Virtually Present
- Everett J. Solon
Other Board Members Physically Present
- Jay K. McCracken, Board Chair
- Lynda Marlene Moshage
Others Physically Present
- Tracy Morris, President
- Kathy Ross, Vice President for Business Services and Finance
- Mark Grzybowski, Vice President for Student Services
- Vicki Trier, Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Eric Johnson, Controller
Others Virtually Present
Ms. Stevenson called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
2026 CAMPUS RENOVATIONS
Ms. Ross provided an update on campus renovations for 2026 including floor plan and architect renderings on the following:
- Information Technology (IT) Office and corridor
- Academic Support Center (ASC) Phase I – Building A space and corridor
The 2026 campus renovations tentative timeline, cost estimation, and funding sources for each project were reviewed.
The ASC renovations will be a multi-phase approach. Ms. Ross provided architect renderings of the ASC Phase II project which will include Building C and corridor.
Mr. Solon entered the meeting virtually at 12:45 p.m.
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER UPDATE
Ms. Ross reviewed the floor plan, current photos, and progress to date. Substantial completion is slated for December 31, 2026. All furniture and technology are planned to be installed in January 2027 with final completion and occupancy planned for February 2027.
The cost estimation and funding sources for the Agricultural Education Center were reviewed.
2025 CAMPUS RENOVATIONS
Ms. Ross provided an update on campus renovations including floor plan and current photos on the following:
- Microbiology classroom and lab
- Upgrades to Food Service
- Assessment Center
- Distance Learning Classrooms
Food Services upgrades and the Distance Learning Classrooms are at substantial completion. The Microbiology classroom and lab and the Assessment Center are slated for substantial completion in March 2026.
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD (CDB) PROJECT UPDATE
Ms. Ross reviewed the scope, cost estimation, funding sources, and timeline of the project.
Base Bid includes
- Parking Lot 3 return to green space
- Parking Lot 7
- Parking lot 8
Alternates
- Alternate 1: Truck Driver Training skills lot
- Alternate 2: Truck Driver Training parking lot
- Alternate 3: main drive to parking lot 7.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE DISPLAY
Dr. Morris stated the display is installed and includes a historical representation of settlements in this area, donated artifacts from Murray Crowder, and incorporates stories of current tribes and practices.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
Ms. Ross provided a draft of the Emergency Management Strategic Plan. The Business Services and Finance Division, along with a consultant, reviewed readiness and needs related to emergency response operations and found opportunities to update and modernize approaches to emergency management.
In the Fall of 2025, key leaders of the Business Services and Finance Division at IVCC took part in a retreat to identify objectives, strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and determine results related to the emergency preparedness programs for the division as well as the College as a whole. The goal is to build on strengths and fortify areas of deficiencies. The ultimate goal was to integrate information garnered from the group into this strategic plan. The improvements will mark significant strides toward operational excellence and a robust emergency response program for IVCC.
The Audit Finance Committee will review the plan in February 2026 before it is presented to the full Board of Trustees.
OTHER
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Stevenson declared the meeting adjourned at 2:08 p.m.