May 17, 2006 Special Board Meeting Minutes

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College District No. 513 convened a special session at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 in the Board 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
Lori E. Scroggs
Thomas C. Setchell
Dennis N. Thompson
Megan Guilfoyle, Student Trustee

Members Absent

Others Present

Chuck Novak, Interim President
David Pierce, Presidential Search Consultant

The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Sweeden, Board Chair, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Guilfoyle.

CLOSED SESSION

It was moved by Mrs. Scroggs and seconded by Ms. Guilfoyle to convene a closed session under the Open Meeting Act exception to discuss 1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.

Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Guilfoyle. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” –Mr. Mallery, Mrs. Scroggs, Mr. Wilcoxson, Mr. Setchell, Mrs. Endress, Mr. Thompson, and Mrs. Sweeden. “Nays” – None, motion carried.

On a motion by Mr. Setchell, seconded by Mrs. Scroggs and carried unanimously, the regular meeting resumed at 9:15 p.m.

OTHER

It was moved by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Endress that the IVCC Board of Trustees has identified Dr. Larry D. Huffman as the next president at Illinois Valley Community College subject to successful contract negotiations and it is expected that the appointment and contract will be approved at the May 24^{th Board meeting.}

Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Guilfoyle. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” –Mr. Mallery, Mrs. Scroggs, Mr. Wilcoxson, Mr. Setchell, Mrs. Endress, Mr. Thompson and Mrs. Sweeden. “Nays” – None, motion carried.

CONFERRING OF DEGRESS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

It was moved by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mrs. Scroggs to approve the Spring 2006 graduates and authorize the conferring of Degrees and/or Certificates as presented with all rights and privileges.

Student Advisory Vote: “Aye” – Ms. Guilfoyle. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” –Mr. Mallery, Mrs. Scroggs, Mr. Wilcoxson, Mr. Setchell, Mrs. Endress, Mr. Thompson and Mrs. Sweeden. “Nays” – None, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Mr. Setchell, seconded by Mr. Thompson and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m.