August 25, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College District No. 513 convened a regular session at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 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

Jacy L. Miller, Student Trustee

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

Mary Beth Herron, Director of Human Resources

Walt Zukowski, Attorney

Others Virtually Present

 

MOMENT OF SILENCE

A moment of silence was held to remember Susan Adamek, mother of Theatre faculty Dale Young and Patricia Lee Galambos, mother of Bookstore/Auxiliary Services Assistant Kristin Babio.

PUBLIC HEARING ON FY2027 BUDGET

It was moved by Ms. Stevenson and seconded by Mr. Solon to suspend rules temporarily to allow for public hearing on the FY2027 budget.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT ON FY2027 BUDGET

None

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION

It was moved by Ms. Moshage and seconded by Dr. Donna to return to regular session

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

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. Volker stated that it is increasingly being found that cell phone use impacts development and socialization in many ways. A number of foreign countries are starting to seriously deal with it on a national basis and Illinois has recently done something concerning cell phone use. People are also seeking quiet and unplugging and disconnecting for a time as a mental refresher.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

It was moved by Dr. Rebholz and seconded by Ms. Stevenson to approve the consent agenda, as presented.

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

The following items were approved in the consent agenda:

Approval of Minutes – July 21, 2026 Board Meeting

Approval of Bills - $4,135,251.78

Education Fund - $2,143,374.85; Operations and Maintenance Fund - $592,160.06; Operations and Maintenance (Restricted) - $608,974.30; Auxiliary Fund - $131,624.66; Restricted Fund - $260,642.47; Audit Fund - $8,510.00; Liability, Protection, and Settlement Fund - $389,965.44.

Treasurer’s Report

Personnel

Approved stipends for pay periods ending July 11, 2026 and July 25, 2026.

STUDENT TRUSTEE’S REPORT

Ms. Miller highlighted the Eagles Launch event for new students. Student Government and student-athletes assisted incoming freshman and distributed the new student planners. Thirty-four IVCC student-athletes earned NJCAA All-Academic honors, with several recognized in multiple sports and 8 IVCC teams were nominated for NJCAA Academic Team of the Year honors. Ms. Miller announced Spirit Day will be held on September 16, the IV Leader will publish its first issue of the semester on September 3, and Honors night is on September 17.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Morris updated construction progress and campus improvements since last month.

A Foundation Scholarship update showed that since 2024 there has been a 63% increase in applicants, 45% increase in scholarship awards, and 22% increase in dollars awarded.

Dr. Morris highlight many events held on campus including In-Service Day, a kick-off to the semester for employees that was held on August 12; Dental Assisting Pinning and the Paramedic Coin Ceremony on July 23; the Get Set program, led by Tina Hardy, was held with 23 students starting the program and 9 students completing the program; Eagles Launch, an event for new students was held on August 13 with 283 attendees; and welcome tables and lemonade stations were available the first week of classes where students could get help finding their classes and information about services.

Dr. Morris shared images of the items created by Theresa Molln and the welding students for the Steampunk Fashion Show at Carus Mansion. Congratulations to Jennifer Sowers who earned her Certificate Contract Trainer from the Learning Resources Network. Continuing Education and the Welding program received the Future of Industry Award for the Spark summer camp from SparkForce, the charitable foundation of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association.

Kudos to Financial Aid, Cashier’s Office, Enrollment Services, and Counseling on their efforts with re-enrollment and helping students through questions due to the extension of the drop for non-payment date due to phone issues.

Employees and students attended the Illinois State Fair. Admissions and Records staff, as well as Workforce Development employees, had wonderful displays and highlighted our Computer Networking program and what we are doing with virtual reality.

Health Professions and Dual Credit are working with Streator High School related to CNA courses and are partnering with OSF, Streator Hospital, SRAVTE, and the Area Career Center.

Enrollment for Fall 2026 shows a decrease of 3.32% in headcount and a decrease of 3.55% in credit hours compared to Fall 2025. We are at 98.24% of budgeted hours and 97.2% of actual prior 10^th day hours. The total annual budgeted credit hours is at 54.9%.

Dr. Morris announced the Student Experience portal is now available. myIVCC is a personalized system for essential IVCC information. It pulls data and information from various sources and students can bookmark their favorite cards.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

None.

FACULTY APPOINTMENT – EMMA KAMIN, LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR WELDING

It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Dr. Donna to approve the appointment of Emma Kamin as Laboratory Instructor in Welding, effective August 26, 2026, at an annualized salary of $46,263, A-2 on the 2025-2026 academic year faculty salary schedule, subject to terms and conditions of the upcoming negotiated contract. Ms. Kamin’s salary will be pro-rated for Academic Year 2026-2027 based on the August 26, 2026 effective date.

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

FY2027 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE BUDGET

It was moved by Dr. Rebholz and seconded by Ms. Moshage to approve the resolution to adopt the FY2027 Budget, as presented.

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

Resolution Calling a Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board of Trustees to Sell Not to Exceed $3,600,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds for the Purpose of Increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District

It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Dr. Rebholz to adopt the resolution calling a public hearing concerning the intent of the Board of Trustees to sell not to exceed $3,600,000 Working Cash Fund bonds for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District.

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

TRANSFER OF FUNDS – WORKING CASH

It was moved by Mr. Hunt and seconded by Ms. Moshage to approve the transfer of $71,790.59 from the Working Cash Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund to cover the expenses listed.

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

PURCHASE REQUEST – CINTAS AED LEASE AND FIRST AID KIT SERVICE

It was moved by Ms. Stevenson and seconded by Dr. Rebholz to authorize the FY27 AED lease and First Aid Kit restock purchase from Cintas at a cost not to exceed $35,000. This purchase will be funded out of the Tort fund.

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

PURCHASE REQUEST – COURSEDOG AMENDMENT

It was moved by Ms. Miller and seconded by Ms. Moshage to approve the amendment extending the agreement for Academic Scheduling, Event Scheduling and Course Demand Projections for three years (FY2028 through FY2030).

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

It was moved by Dr. Rebholz and seconded by Mr. Solon to approve the amendment adding the Curriculum product in FY2027 and Catalog product in FY2028.

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

PURCHASE REQUEST – ROOM C316 AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE

It was moved by Dr. Rebholz and seconded by Ms. Stevenson to authorize the purchase and installation of the C316 classroom A/V technology upgrade from Intech Innovations in the amount of $46,787.63, to be paid from the FY2027 IT Technology Equipment Budget.

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

PURCHASE REQUEST – COMMEMORATIVE ARTWORK

It was moved by Dr. Rebholz and seconded by Mr. Hunt to authorize the purchase of commemorative artwork from Art Explorations for the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Educational Center at a cost not to exceed $72,000 in total, as presented.

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

PURCHASE REQUEST – WIRED AND WIRELESS NETWORK REFRESH

It was moved by Mr. Hunt and seconded by Ms. Moshage to authorize the Year 2 expenditure of the previously approved five-year network refresh agreement with Burwood Group and HP Enterprise at an annual cost of $337,556.31.

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

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

Mr. McCracken pointed out the information items on pages 57-58 of the Board book.

TRUSTEE COMMENT

None

CLOSED SESSION

Mr. McCracken requested a motion and a roll call vote at 5:12 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; 2) pending or imminent litigation; 3) collective bargaining; and 4) closed session minutes. 

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

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

The Board entered closed session at 5:18 p.m.

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

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

The regular meeting resumed at 7:56 p.m.

Possible Board Action Regarding Grievance

It was moved by Mr. Hunt and seconded by Ms. Stevenson that the Board of Trustees hold a special meeting of the Board on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of deliberations and to issue its decision to the grievant and the Federation at the conclusion of the meeting.

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

CLOSED SESSION MINUTES

It was moved by Dr. Donna and seconded by Mr. Solon to approve and retain the closed session minutes of the July 21, 2026 Board meeting.

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

OTHER

None

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. McCracken declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.