September 15, 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, September 15, 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
Mark Grzybowski, Vice President for Student Services
Walt Zukowski, Attorney
Others Virtually Present
MOMENT OF SILENCE
A moment of silence was held to remember Dorothy Schultz, mother of Gerilynn Schultz, Facilities Supervisor and Eugene Schultz, Maintenance and former welding student Octavio Rocha, fondly remembered by welding faculty Theresa Molln.
Conduct of Public Hearing concerning the intent of the Board of Trustees to sell not exceed $3,600,000 Working Cash Bonds for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District
It was moved by Ms. Stevenson and seconded by Mr. Hunt to suspend rules temporarily to allow for public hearing to receive comments regarding the Board’s intent to sell not to exceed $3.6 million bonds to increase the Working Cash Fund of the District.
Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Miller. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
ANY FURTHER BOARD COMMENT ABOUT THE BOND SALE
None
PUBLIC WRITTEN OR ORAL TESTIMONY ABOUT THE BOND SALE
None
ADJOURN THE HEARING AND RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
It was moved by Dr. Rebholz and seconded by Dr. Donna to adjourn the hearing and return to regular session
Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Miller. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, 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” – Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
It was moved by Ms. Moshage and seconded by Mr. Solon to approve the consent agenda, as presented.
Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Miller. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
The following items were approved in the consent agenda:
Approval of Minutes – August 20, 2026 Special Board Meeting, August 25, 2026 Board Meeting, and August 31, 2026 Special Board Meeting
Approval of Bills - $2,283,603.57
Education Fund - $1,071,061.80; Operations and Maintenance Fund - $427,098.01; Operations and Maintenance (Restricted) - $391,761.14; Auxiliary Fund - $137,157.78; Restricted Fund - $109,976.10; Liability, Protection, and Settlement Fund - $145,672.74; Grants, Loans, and Scholarships - $876.00.
Treasurer’s Report
Personnel
Approved stipends for pay periods ending August 8, 2026 and August 22, 2026.
STUDENT TRUSTEE’S REPORT
Ms. Miller stated Student Government petitions for the Freshman Election are now available. Positions available are one Freshman Representative and two Freshman Programming Board members. Elections will be held on September 24 and 25. Spirit Day has been postponed until September 23 due to inclement weather predictions. Awards night will be held this Thursday, September 17. Ms. Miller had the opportunity to attend the Broadway musical Dirty Dancing.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Morris gave an update on construction progress and campus improvements since last month.
Hispanic Heritage Month events began today with Mexican Hot Cocoa and Sweet Treats. Several more events will take place through October 12.
Another Small Business Accelerator course begins tonight. This practical 8-week program is designed for new business owners.
Jacobs Library has a new web page and brought back the Chat with a Librarian feature. Unveiling of the new Eagle logo will be held September 16 in the Student Life Space. Dr. Morris and Tracy Beattie were recently featured in a WCMY interview on the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center.
Five IVCC students immersed themselves in new cultures, while studying in Europe and Central America this summer. The first issue of the IV Leader is available and includes an article by Student Trustee Jacy Miller.
The new Student Resource Hub, as of August 24, had 70 active learners in the prior 7 days. 100% said the topics were important or very important in helping prepare them to learn. Heather Crawley has provided 6 technology orientations to dual credit and Get Set Students, as well as supporting 479 students taking CSP 0002, orientation class, for this first time this Fall.
Eighteen students participated in the first session of the Ottawa Network of Young Executives (ONYX) Future Leaders Series. A Retirees Breakfast was held on August 27 with record attendance.
Dr. Morris noted the great work done by employees over the Summer. Greg Whightsil and Scott Fox completed Fanuc robotic trainings; Richard Marko completed Phase 1, 2, and 3 courses in EV; Art Koudelka, Dorene Data, Greg Whightsil, Steve Gibson, and Theresa Molln participated in Summer Camp sessions; Congratulations to Crystal Credi, Dean of Student Success, and her team for securing an $80,000 grant for mental health support; and thank you to Wayne Duerkas for working on the University of Illinois Chicago transfer admission agreement.
Kudos to Dawn Lockwood, Heather Seghi, and Amber Fox for their work in developing a Part-Time Faculty Onboarding pilot. It will include a 3-hour in-person pre-semester orientation and a Brightspace Part-Time Faculty Academy. Future plans are to implement a mentoring component.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS – WORKING CASH
It was moved by Mr. Hunt and seconded by Dr. Rebholz to approve the transfer of $126,412.12 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” – Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES – PROJECT SUCCESS – LOCAL MATCH
It was moved by Ms. Miller and seconded by Dr. Donna to approve the annual $10,000 transfer from the Education Fund (Fund 01) to Restricted Funds (Fund 06) for the Student Support Services (TRiO) grant for FY2027.
Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Miller. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
APPROVAL – BOARD PROCEDURE 01.15.00 BOARD TRAVEL, CONFERENCE, AND MEETING EXPENSES
It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Ms. Moshage to approve the Board procedure, as presented.
Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Miller. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
APPROVAL – BOARD POLICY 04.14 ETHICS RESOLUTION
It was moved by Dr. Donna and seconded by Dr. Rebholz to approve the Board policy, as presented.
Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Miller. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
APPROVAL – BOARD POLICY 04.15 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
It was moved by Mr. Hunt and seconded by Ms. Stevenson to approve the Board policy, as presented.
Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Miller. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
APPROVAL – BOARD POLICY 04.17 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
It was moved by Mr. Solon and seconded by Ms. Moshage to approve the Board policy, as presented.
Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Miller. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
FACULTY RESIGNATION – KATHRYN TEASON, CMA PROGRAM COORDINATOR
It was moved by Dr. Rebholz and seconded by Ms. Stevenson to accept the resignation of Kathryn Teason, CMA Program Coordinator, effective August 16, 2026.
Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Miller. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
POSSIBLE APPROVAL – SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
It was moved by Dr. Donna and seconded by Ms. Moshage to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement for the School Resource Officer with the City of Oglesby, as presented.
Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Miller. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
Mr. McCracken pointed out the information items on pages 62-70 of the Board book.
TRUSTEE COMMENT
Ms. Moshage stated she had the opportunity to participate in an incredible study abroad site visit this summer in Italy. Students participating in this study abroad opportunity would spend one month in Italy taking 2 classes for 7 credits.
CLOSED SESSION
Mr. McCracken requested a motion and a roll call vote at 5:11 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 Mr. Solon to enter into a closed session.
Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Miller. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
The Board entered closed session at 5:16 p.m.
It was moved by Ms. Stevenson and seconded by Mr. Hunt to return to the regular meeting.
Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Miller. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Dr. Rebholz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Moshage, Dr. Donna, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. Solon, and Mr. McCracken. “Nay” – none. Motion carried.
The regular meeting resumed at 6:37 p.m.
Possible APPROVAL – COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
No action taken on this item.
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
No action taken on this item.
OTHER
None
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. McCracken declared the meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.