June 23, 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, June 23, 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
Jacy L. Miller, Student Trustee
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 Dr. Vernon O. Crawley, former President of Moraine Valley Community College; Robert “Bob” Holsinger, former employee in the IVCC security department; and Jeanne Shanyfelt, mother of assistant women’s basketball coach Rex Shanyfelt.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Ms. Stevenson to approve the agenda.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Volker stated educational research is showing e-books and electronic learning in the classroom aren’t doing an effective job and students are likely to be less informed.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
It was moved by Dr. Rebholz and seconded by Mr. Hunt to approve the consent agenda, as presented.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
The following items were approved in the consent agenda:
Approval of Minutes – May 11, 2026 Continued Special Board Meeting and May 19, 2026 Board Meeting.
Approval of Bills - $2,346,473.37
Education Fund - $1,059,671.05; Operations and Maintenance Fund - $54,604.17; Operations and Maintenance (Restricted) - $986,591.16; Auxiliary Fund - $93,214.90; Restricted Fund - $71,91.05; Liability, Protection, and Settlement Fund - $80,789.65; Grants, Loans, and Scholarships - $511.39.
Treasurer’s Report
Personnel
Approved stipends for pay periods ending May 2, 2026, May 16, 2026, and May 30, 2026.
STUDENT TRUSTEE’S REPORT
There was no Student Trustee report this month.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Morris highlighted construction progress on the 2026 renovations include the completion of the asbestos abatement and A201 has been gutted.
The overall Athletics GPA for Spring 2026 was 3.16. The Men’s teams overall GPA was 3.00 and the Women’s teams overall GPA was 3.39. Summer athletic campus begin soon with Volleyball Camp, open to youth in second through high school, scheduled for June 29-30; and Basketball Camp, open to youth from 2nd to 8th grade, scheduled for July 27-30. The camps are a great opportunity for our athletes to work with the community.
Dr. Morris stated the Adult Education Recognition was a great event and the students were very appreciative to be crossing the stage. Dr. Morris attended the Marquette Academy graduation and conferred two degrees and three certificates to two high school students completing the Marquette Running Start Program.
The IVCC Mobile Dental Lab traveled to Paris, IL on June 12-13 and were a part of a group of volunteers donating their time and services for those needing dental, vision, and medical care. The event had 200 volunteers who served 185+ patients, $177,000 worth of care. Planting season for the Ag students has concluded and thank you to Northern Partners Cooperative, Channel Seed, and University of Illinois Extension for being our Ag partners.
IVCC participated in the Ottawa Pride Parade with great support from students, faculty, staff, and administration. Our team was recognized as one of the top fundraisers and given the opportunity to attend the Chicago Pride Parade. The Emerging Artists Juried Art Exhibition at NCI Artworks Gallery runs from June 12 through July 31 and IVCC has a large number of students and employees with work in the show.
Continuing Education Kids Camps are underway and the Technology Camps are being offered at both the IVCC Main Campus and at the IVCC Ottawa Center. Foundation Scholarships have been awarded to nearly 400 students and almost $400,000.
Dr. Morris and IVCC ICCTA Award Nominees Danica Scoma, M’Kenzee Smith, and Megen Berg attended the award ceremony in early June. The dedication event for Bob Byrne’s sculpture was well attended. Faculty member Lauri Carey and Larry Ault spoke and Bob’s wife Pam and his family were very appreciative. The recent Hall of Fame event, honoring five inductees, was very special and well attended. Dr. Morris thanked Bill Hunt for allowing her to speak at the Mendota Memorial Day event.
Dr. Morris announced two new scholarships with a $20,000 donation from the LaSalle County VAC and a $10,000 donation from the William F. Hunt Family Scholarship.
Monthly updates included enrollment for Summer 2026. There is an increase of .20% in headcount and a decrease of 1.77% in credit hours compared to Summer 2025. We are at 102.81% of budgeted hours and 97.23% of actual prior 10th day hours. The total annual budgeted credit hours is at 9.3%.
Enrollment for Fall 2026 shows an increase of 4.01% in headcount and a decrease of 2.7% in credit hours compared to Fall 2025. We are at 71.82% of budgeted hours and 71.06% of actual prior 10th day hours. The total annual budgeted credit hours is at 43.2%.
Dr. Morris highlighted results of the PACE survey administered in Spring 2025. This employee survey had a 42% response rate with 188 employees completing the survey. Ratings on a scale of 1-5 were in the areas of Institutional Structure, Student Focus, Supervisory Relationship, and Teamwork. Overall, employees report higher satisfaction than in 2021. Three items from the PACE survey will be included in the Proposed Strategic Plan for FY27 approved by SLPC.
The upcoming accessibility mandates identified issues with our current Board books in several areas. To alleviate some issues, action items will have an increased amount of description and supporting documents will be available in Teams sites for the Board and for the campus community. Correspondence will be shared physically at each meeting with highlights in the President’s Reports as needed. Work on making other areas of the book accessibility will be done in the fall.
State legislative updates include the Community College Baccalaureate moved out of committee but did not advance. The higher education budget includes a 1% increase for unrestricted operating support; maintains the Monetary Award Program at more than $721 million; provides additional capital support for higher education facilities, including $300 million for universities and $100 million for community colleges for renovations and deferred maintenance; continues funding for dual credit, non-credit workforce community college programs, the Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois program, Golden Apple Scholars, and Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity scholarships; and House Bill 4304: Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act, creates a statewide framework outlining student rights at Illinois public colleges and universities, including protections for free speech, peaceful protest, academic freedom, accessibility, due process, and access to educational records. The bill also promotes transparency in tuition, fees, transfer credits, degree requirements, and disciplinary procedures while reaffirming institutional independence and academic integrity.
Federal legislative updates include implementation of the Workforce Pell program; TRIO protections including an Expedited Motion to Enforce the Preliminary Injunction. The motion seeks relief for 38 grants that were either terminated or discontinued in March and May 2026; and the latest update for the House spending bill would increase the Pell maximum by $50, includes a 15% increase in Strengthening Community College Training Grants, adds an $8M increase in Career and Technical Education (CTE) funding, and increases TRIO and GEAR UP but would also make significant cuts to other critical programs for community colleges, including subsidized student loans, Adult Basic Education, Federal Work-Study, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, International Education, and Job Training.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
FACULTY APPOINTMENT – DR. WENDY LAMBOLEY, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
It was moved by Ms. Moshage and seconded by Dr. Donna to approve the appointment of Dr. Wendy Lamboley as Anatomy and Physiology Instructor, effective August 13, 2026, at an annualized salary of $85,187, G-14 on the 2025-2026 academic year faculty salary schedule, subject to terms and conditions of the upcoming negotiated contract.
Dr. Morris stated the effective date for the three faculty appointments is incorrect and should be August 12, 2026.
Ms. Moshage amended her motion and Dr. Donna amended her second with the correct date.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
FACULTY APPOINTMENT – JENNA STRAUGHN, DENTAL INSTRUCTOR
An amended motion was made by Mr. Hunt and an amended second by Dr. Rebholz to approve the amended appointment of Jenna Straughn as Dental Instructor, effective August 12, 2026, at an annualized salary of $52,651, A-6 on the 2025/2026 academic year faculty salary schedule, subject to terms and conditions of the upcoming negotiated contract.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
FACULTY APPOINTMENT – DR. NATALIE ROMANO, LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES LAB
An amended motion was made by Ms. Stevenson and an amended second by Mr. Solon to approve the amended appointment of Dr. Natalie Romano as Laboratory Instructor Physical Sciences Lab E, effective August 12, 2026, at an annualized salary of $70,830, G-8 on the 2025-2026 academic year faculty salary schedule, subject to terms and conditions of the upcoming negotiated contract.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION OF CONTINUED PAYMENT FOR STANDARD OPERATING EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Mr. Hunt to authorize the continued operation of the College by making those expenditures required for normal operations, including salaries, approved contracts, utilities, maintenance, supplies, and regular activities for the period July 1, 2026 through budget adoption.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
APPROVAL – INSURANCE RENEWALS
It was moved by Dr. Rebholz and seconded by Ms. Stevenson to accept the recommendation of the insurance consultant to renew all coverages with the same carriers at $357,929.00.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
Transfer of funds – WORKING CASH
It was moved by Dr. Rebholz and seconded by Ms. Stevenson to approve the transfer of $91,383.10 from the Working Cash Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund to cover expenses listed.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
PURCHASE REQUESTS – Ellucian IT Applications
It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Mr. Hunt to approve the renewal of Ellucian Colleague Application and Maintenance Agreement in the amount of $469,841.00.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ms. Stevenson and seconded by Dr. Donna to approve the renewal of Ellucian Payment Center in the amount of $31,232.00.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Dr. Donna to approve the renewal of the Ellucian Colleague Insights Reporting in the amount of $14,045.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
PURCHASE REQUESTS – MODERN CAMPUS IT SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS
It was moved by Mr. Hunt and seconded by Ms. Moshage to approve the renewal of Modern Campus Lumens Pro in the amount of $33,995.85.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ms. Stevenson and seconded by Dr. Rebholz to approve the renewal of Modern Campus Omni CMS in the amount of $38,362.36.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
PURCHASE REQUEST – ZOOM RENEWAL
It was moved by Ms. Stevenson and seconded by Dr. Rebholz to authorize the renewal of the Zoom virtual meeting software in the amount of $33,500.00. The purchase is to be funded by the FY2027 IT Budget.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
PURCHASE REQUEST – BRIGHTSPACE D2L RENEWAL
It was moved by Dr. Donna and seconded by Mr. Solon to approve of FY2027 expenses in the amount of $43,251.24 for the renewal of Brightspace D2L by D2L Ltd.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
PURCHASE REQUEST – ELECTRIC VEHICLES
It was moved by Mr. Hunt and seconded by Dr. Donna to purchase a Toyota Prius Plug-In Vehicle from Hendrick Automotive Group, Hoover, AL using the REV UP EV Grant through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Group at a cost of $39,280.44.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ms. Moshage and seconded by Dr. Rebholz to purchase a used 2025 Ford Lightning F150 XLT Vehicle from Heller Ford, El Paso, IL, using the REV UP EV Grant at a cost of $39,962.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
PURCHASE REQUEST – ATECH ELECTRICAL TRAINERS AND INTERACTIVE KEYPAYDS
It was moved by Ms. Stevenson and seconded by Mr. Solon to authorize the purchase of ATech AT1810 Electrical Trainers, ATech AT1810C Interactive Keypads and the management and lab system from ATech Training Inc., Walton, KY, who is a sole source for these electrical trainers, for a cost of $40,504.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
PURCHASE REQUEST – ZSPACE LEARNING STATIONS
It was moved by Mr. Hunt and seconded by Dr. Rebholz to authorize the purchase of zSpace Learning Stations for the Beginning and Intermediate Robotics, Mechatronics, and Automation certificate programs at a cost of $72,631.70. These would be paid for with Advanced Training Opportunities in Manufacturing and Technology (ATOMAT) monies.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
PURCHASE REQUEST – FIRE ALARM DEVICE REPLACEMENT
It was moved by Ms. Stevenson and seconded by Dr. Rebholz to approve the proposal from K-COM Technologies for fire alarm device replacement in the amount of $34,250.00 to be paid from Operations and Maintenance.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
POSSIBLE BID RESULTS – PARKING LOTS AND ROADWAYS IMPROVEMENT
It was moved by Ms. Moshage and seconded by Mr. Solon to approve the bid totaling $981,400 for Capital Development Board Project 810-046-021: Parking Lots and Roadways Improvements from SKI Sealcoating & Maintenance, Inc., as presented.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
POSSIBLE RESOLUTION – USDA RURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT
It was moved by Ms. Stevenson and seconded by Dr. Rebholz to approve the resolution, as presented.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
Mr. McCracken pointed out the information items on pages 75-77 of the Board book.
TRUSTEE COMMENT
Ms. Stevenson gave kudos to the Bill Hunt and his family for their donation to the Foundation.
Dr. Rebholz stated the Hall of Fame was tremendous presentation and experience. She appreciates all the wonderful things the inductees have done.
CLOSED SESSION
Mr. McCracken requested a motion and a roll call vote at 5:35 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.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
The Board entered closed session at 5:38 p.m.
It was moved by Dr. Rebholz and seconded by Mr. Solon to return to the regular meeting.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
The regular meeting resumed at 6:54 p.m.
CONTINUED SPECIAL BOARD MEETING CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Hunt and seconded by Dr. Donna to approve and retain the closed session minutes of the May 11, 2026 Continued Special Board Meeting.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
It was moved by Dr. Donna and seconded by Dr. Rebholz to approve and retain the closed session minutes of the May 19, 2026 Board meeting.
Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, Dr. Rebholz, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
OTHER
Dr. Morris stated the Ag Forward campaign will open the public phase for the donor wall. Any donation of $500 or more will be noted on the wall. The Foyer at $500,000 and the Innovation Lab at $300,000 are the only two naming opportunities remaining for the building.
The South entrance will be closed to lots 2, 5, 6, and the loading dock. Lots 1, 7, and 8 will remain open.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. McCracken declared the meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.