September 2, 2021 Minutes of Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College District No. 513 convened a special session at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in the Board Room (C307) at Illinois Valley Community College.

Members Physically Present

Everett J. Solon, Board Chair

Jay K. McCracken, Vice Chair

Angela M. Stevenson, Secretary

Amy L. Boyles

Jane E. Goetz

Maureen O. Rebholz (entered the meeting at 5:00 p.m.)

Members Virtually Present

Madison N. Miranda, Student Trustee

Members Absent

Others Physically Present

Jerry Corcoran, President

Matt Seaton, Vice President for Business Services & Finance

Leslie Hofer, Director of Human Resources

Walt Zukowski, Attorney

Others Virtually Present

Tracy Lee, Instructor & President AFT Local 1810

Mr. Solon called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

POSSIBLE EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH AFT LOCAL 1810

It was moved by Ms. Goetz and seconded by Ms. Stevenson to adopt a one-year extension of the agreement with the AFT Local 1810 and related attachments. Mr. Zukowski noted that the extension agreement was finalized, voted on by the union and ratified this afternoon. The amended letters of agreement and memorandums of understanding are included with the agreement extension. He commented that it was a team effort of both the administration and union personnel that we were able to achieve this agreement with everyone’s cooperation.

Student Advisory Vote: – “Aye” – Ms. Miranda.  Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Ms. Goetz, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. McCracken, Dr. Boyles and Mr. Solon.  “Nay” – none.  Motion carried.

CLOSED SESSION

It was moved by Mr. McCracken and seconded by Dr. Boyles to convene a closed session at 4:08 p.m. to discuss the selection of a person to fill a public office. The Board immediately entered closed session at 4:08 p.m.

Student Advisory Vote: – “Aye” – Ms. Miranda.  Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Ms. Goetz, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. McCracken, Dr. Boyles and Mr. Solon.  “Nay” – none.  Motion carried.

On a motion by Ms. Stevenson and seconded by Mr. McCracken, the special meeting resumed at 8:00 p.m.

Student Advisory Vote: – “Aye” – Ms. Miranda.  Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Ms. Goetz, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. McCracken, Dr. Rebholz, Dr. Boyles and Mr. Solon.  “Nay” – none.  Motion carried.

POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT OF A BOARD TRUSTEE

It was moved Dr. Boyles and seconded by Ms. Stevenson to appoint William “Bill” F. Hunt of Oglesby to fill the Board Trustee vacancy created by the resignation of David O. Mallery.

Student Advisory Vote: – “Aye” – Ms. Miranda.  Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Ms. Goetz, Ms. Stevenson, Mr. McCracken, Dr. Rebholz, Dr. Boyles and Mr. Solon.  “Nay” – none.  Motion carried.  Dr. Boyles noted the great selection of candidates who applied for the Trustee vacancy.

OTHER

None

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Solon declared the meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.