July 21, 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, July 21, 2026 in the Board Room (C307) at Illinois Valley Community College.

Members Physically Present

  • 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

  • Jay K. McCracken, Chair
  • Angela M. Stevenson, Vice Chair

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 Jim Hinterlong, a retired part-time faculty member with over 35 years of service to IVCC.

Chair Pro Tem

Chair McCracken and Vice Chair Stevenson are unable to attend this meeting, therefore, Dr. Rebholz will serve as Chair Pro Tem.

Secretary Pro Tem

Since Dr. Rebholz will serve as Chair Pro Tem, Trustee Hunt will serve as Secretary Pro Tem.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Mr. Hunt to approve the consent agenda, as presented.

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

Purchase Requests

  • Consortia Purchase for Elevator Maintenance
  • Consortia Purchases for Janitorial Supplies
  • Fuel for Truck Driver Training Program

The following items were approved in the consent agenda:

Approval of Minutes – June 23, 2026 Facilities Committee Meeting, June 23, 2026 Board Meeting, and June 29, 2026 Audit Finance Committee Meeting.

Approval of Bills - $3,323,920.96

Education Fund - $1,508,005.35; Operations and Maintenance Fund - $156,552.51; Operations and Maintenance (Restricted) - $1,403,822.66; Auxiliary Fund - $65,471.83; Restricted Fund - $100,925.62; Liability, Protection, and Settlement Fund - $89,142.99.

Treasurer’s Report

Personnel

Approved stipends for pay periods ending June 13, 2026 and June 27, 2026.

STUDENT TRUSTEE’S REPORT

Ms. Miller shared photos of recent trips to Minnesota and Rockford. Ms. Miller’s twin sister received her acceptance into the Nursing RN Program and notification that she is a recipient of the 21st Century Merit Scholarship award. Ms. Miller stated she received an award notification for the O.J. Stoutner Scholarship.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Morris highlighted construction progress in Building E and updates that included setting up the new completer labs for Fall, painting completed in several areas including the Student Life Space, repurposing furniture, and new signage near the Assessment Center. Facilities is doing a great job keeping the campus looking beautiful.

Volleyball camps were held recently with current IVCC players teaching future players. Welding students are designing and creating custom sculptures for the 2026 Hegeler Mansion Gala. LPN pinning was a wonderful and touching event with Nursing Honor Guard participating in the event. Explore IVCC was held which gave students the opportunity to visit with programs and services.

Spirit Awards were presented to the Assessment Center for their quality in moving and transitioning to their new space and for making it seamless for students. Spirit Awards were presented to Angie Dunlap and Laura Kilmartin for relocating and reengineering as construction begins on their space.

Business Services and Finance held a picnic in late June for their division. It included a goodbye and thank you to Scott Curley, a welcome to Averil Miles, food, and games. It was a great teambuilding for all.

Dr. Morris participated in an Apprenticeship convening in Bloomington to discuss the role of presidents and leadership in apprenticeships. IVCC team members Jennifer Scheri, Jennifer Sowers, and Rebecca Zamora were also in attendance.

Dr. Morris reported the Ag Forward campaign topped $2 million this week with another large donation received this week. Progress on the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center was shared.

Tuition for the Fall semester is due July 29. Kudos to Financial Aid, Cashier’s Office, and Enrollment Services on all their hard work. The nursing faculty is doing a great job on all the work to update their curriculum. The Marketing team is working on a new logo launch. Adult Education received funding for FY 27 and FY 28.

Kudos to Kathy Ross, Nikki Van Nielen, Eric Johnson and all the Business Services team, as well as Budget Council, and President’s Council on the budget. The finalized Budget in Brief and a balanced budget is ready for the Board’s review.

Continuing Education Summer Camps conclude on July 31. A total of 43 kids/teen camps ranging from 1 to 4 days were held this year. A total of 472 duplicated students registered with 241 being unduplicated. A special thank to the Continuing Education staff, IT, Facilities, Security, and Purchasing in making the Summer 2026 camps a success.

Enrollment for Fall 2026 shows an increase of 3.97% in headcount and a decrease of 2.19% in credit hours compared to Fall 2025. We are at 84.82% of budgeted hours and 83.92% of actual prior 10th day hours. The total annual budgeted credit hours is at 48.9%.

On behalf of the Student Services and Learning Resources Divisions, Dr. Morris announced the launching of the Student Resource Hub – a hub in Brightspace where students can find what they need to know to get ready for the term, find support resources, learn their rights and responsibilities, and become involved at IVCC. Kudos to Crystal Credi, Ellen Evancheck, and their teams for getting this hub up and running.

Dr. Morris shared that the Pathways Website is now available. The site includes all IVCC credit programs and our primary non-credit workforce programs, dual credit course offerings, and career cluster mapping for all programs using CIP codes to better connect academic pathways with career opportunities. Kudos to Heather Seghi for leading the team who created this website.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mr. Hunt commended Kathy Ross and her team for their work on the budget.

FACULTY RETIREMENT – VINCENT BROLLEY, PSYCHOLOGY INSTRUCTOR

It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Mr. Hunt to accept the retirement of Vincent Brolley, Psychology Instructor, with the conclusion of the Summer B session, effective August 5, 2026.

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

FACULTY RETIREMENT – ELIZABETH KLOPCIC, PSYCHOLOGY INSTRUCTOR

It was moved by Dr. Donna and seconded by Ms. Moshage to accept the retirement of Elizabeth Klopcic, Psychology Instructor, effective August 5, 2026.

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

FY2027 TENTATIVE BUDGET

It was moved by Mr. Hunt and seconded by Mr. Solon to adopt the resolution approving the FY2027 Tentative Budget as presented.

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

It was moved by Dr. Donna and seconded by Ms. Miller to authorize publication of the Notice of Public Hearing.

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

FY2027 CAPITAL BUDGET REQUEST (RAMP FOR 2028)

It was moved by Dr. Donna and seconded by Mr. Hunt to approve submittal of the Nursing Program Expansion RAMP for the total of $3,126,600 with local funding of $781,700.

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

BLANKET STUDENT ATHLETIC AND CATASTROPHIC STUDENT ATHLETIC INSURANCE RENEWALS

It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Mr. Hunt to accept the proposal from Wellfleet Insurance Company for the blanket student athletic insurance coverage at $85,000.

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

It was moved by Dr. Donna and seconded by Ms. Moshage to accept the proposal from Gallagher for the student athletic catastrophic insurance coverage with Zurich at $8,150.

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

PURCHASE REQUEST – VECTOR LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

It was moved by Ms. Moshage and seconded by Mr. Hunt to renew Vector Solutions Learning Management System at the Performance PLUS Tier subscription as described above for a total of $63,909 over three years. This purchase will be funded out of the Tort fund.

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

PURCHASE REQUEST – MICROSOFT SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT

It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Dr. Donna to authorize the renewal of the Microsoft A5 Software Maintenance and Support Agreement in the amount of $65,024.95 for the FY2027 budget year.

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

PURCHASE REQUEST – COURSEDOG RENEWAL

It was moved by Ms. Moshage and seconded by Mr. Hunt to authorize the renewal of the Coursedog Event Scheduler, Class Scheduler and Demand Analytics in the amount of $70,194.00.

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

NAMING OF THE MOSAIC BENCH FOR THE DR. ALFRED E. WISGOSKI AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER

It was moved by Mr. Hunt and seconded by Ms. Moshage to approve the naming of the Mosaic Bench for the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center, as identified.

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

NAMING OF THE MOSAIC TRACTOR FOR THE DR. ALFRED E. WISGOSKI AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER

It was moved by Ms. Moshage and seconded by Mr. Solon to approve the naming of the Mosaic Tractor for the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center, as identified.

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

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DATE, TIME, PLACE, AND LOCAL ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR FILING BOARD OF TRUSTEE NOMINATING PETITIONS

It was moved by Mr. Hunt and seconded by Ms. Moshage to adopt the Resolution Designating Date, Time, Place, and Local Election Official for Filing Board of Trustee Nominating Petitions for the April 6, 2027 election, as presented.

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

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

Dr. Rebholz pointed out the information items on pages 61-63 of the Board book.

TRUSTEE COMMENT

None

CLOSED SESSION

Dr. Rebholz requested a motion and a roll call vote at 5:20 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 Dr. Donna and seconded by Mr. Hunt to enter into a closed session.

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

The Board entered closed session at 5:22 p.m.

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

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

The regular meeting resumed at 6:08 p.m.

POSSIBLE FACULTY APPOINTMENT – PSYCHOLOGY INSTRUCTOR

It was moved by Dr. Donna and seconded by Ms. Moshage to appointment of Dr. Nina Dulabaum as Psychology Instructor, effective August 12, 2026, at an annualized salary of $82,599, G-13 on the 2025-2026 academic year faculty salary schedule, subject to terms and conditions of the upcoming negotiated contract.

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

POSSIBLE FACULTY APPOINTMENT – CYBERSECURITY INSTRUCTOR/ PROGRAM COORDINATOR

No action taken.

CLOSED SESSION MINUTES

It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Dr. Donna to approve and retain the closed session minutes of the June 23, 2026 Board meeting.

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

OTHER

None

ADJOURNMENT

Dr. Rebholz declared the meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.