May 4, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College District No. 513 convened a regular session at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026 in the Board Room (C307) at Illinois Valley Community College.

Members Physically Present

Jay K. McCracken, Chair

Angela M. Stevenson, Vice Chair

Maureen O. Rebholz, Secretary

Everett J. Solon

Rebecca Donna

William F. Hunt

Lynda Marlene Moshage

Members Virtually Present

Members Telephonically Present

Members Absent

Others Physically Present

Tracy Morris, President

Kathy Ross, Vice President for Business Services and Finance

Vicki Trier, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Walt Zukowski, Attorney

Others Virtually Present

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

It was moved by Ms. Moshage and seconded by Mr. Hunt to approve the agenda.

Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Tracy Lee, President of IFT Local 1810, asked for an opportunity to speak to the Board in closed session without administration present.

CLOSED SESSION

Mr. McCracken requested a motion and a roll call vote at 4:01 p.m. to enter into a closed session to discuss: 1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body; and 2) collective negotiating matters. 

It was moved by Ms. Stevenson and seconded by Dr. Rebholz to enter into a closed session.

Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.

The Board entered closed session at 4:02 p.m.

It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Mr. Hunt to return to the regular meeting.

Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.

The regular meeting resumed at 6:00 p.m.

POSSIBLE BOARD ACTION ON GRIEVANCE

Mr. McCracken stated there will be no action taken this evening. A Board of Trustees Continued Special Meeting will take place on Monday, May 11 at 4:00 p.m.

It was moved by Dr. Donna and seconded by Ms. Stevenson to hold a Board of Trustees Continued Board Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.

OTHER

None

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. McCracken declared the meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.