April 30, 2005 Special Board Meeting Minutes

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College District No. 513 convened a special session at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2005 in Room C307 at Illinois Valley Community College.

Members Present

Deborah L. Sweeden, Board Chair
David L. Wilcoxson, Vice Chair
Paula J. Endress, Secretary
David O. Mallery
Matt Simko, Student Trustee

Members Absent

Kristine A. Paul
Thomas C. Setchell

Others Present

Jean Goodnow, President
Gary W. Davis, ICCTA Representative

BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTMENT

It was moved by Mr. Wilcoxson and seconded by Mrs. Endress to appoint Mr. Dennis N. Thompson of Princeton to the Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Jimmie D. Lansford.
Student Advisory Vote: “Aye”- Mr. Simko. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes”- Mrs. Endress, Mr. Mallery, Mr. Wilcoxson, and Mrs. Sweeden. “Nays” – None, motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Wilcoxson and seconded by Mr. Mallery to have all the applicant names released to the public.

Mrs. Sweeden did not see any reason to release the names. If it would help the College in some way, she would be in favor of it. Mr. Wilcoxson stated that communications addressed to the Board of Trustees are subject to the Open Meetings Act.

Student Advisory Vote: “Aye”- Mr. Simko. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes”- Mr. Wilcoxson. “Nays” – Mrs. Endress, Mr. Mallery, and Mrs. Sweeden, motion denied.

It was moved by Mrs. Endress and seconded by Mr. Mallery to convene a closed session for the purpose of self evaluation with a representative of the state association.

Student Advisory Vote: “Aye”- Mr. Simko. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes”- Mrs. Endress, Mr. Mallery, Mr. Wilcoxson, and Mrs. Sweeden. “Nays” – None, motion carried.

On a motion by Mr. Simko, seconded by Mrs. Endress, and carried unanimously, the regular meeting resumed at 4:03 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Mrs. Endress, seconded by Mr. Wilcoxson, and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 4:06 p.m.