December 20, 2022 Minutes of Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College District No. 513 convened a special session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 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

William F. Hunt

Maureen O. Rebholz

Members Absent

Austin F. Dille, Student Trustee

Others Physically Present

Jerry Corcoran, President

Walt Zukowski, Attorney

Tracy Morris

CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Solon called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

It was moved by Dr. Rebholz and seconded by Ms. Stevenson to approve the agenda, as presented

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. McCracken noted that it was a pleasure to see everyone present.

CLOSED SESSION

It was moved by Ms. Goetz and seconded by Dr. Boyles to convene a closed session at 5:32 p.m. to discuss 1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.

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

On a motion by Ms. Goetz and seconded by Mr. Hunt, the special meeting resumed at 5:55 p.m.

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

APPOINTMENT OF COLLEGE PRESIDENT

It was moved by Mr. McCracken and seconded by Dr. Rebholz to approve the appointment of Dr. Tracy Morris as the 11^th President of Illinois Valley Community College and approve her employment contract, as presented.

Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” – Mr. McCracken, Dr. Rebholz, Dr. Boyles, Ms. Goetz, Mr. Hunt, Ms. Stevenson and Mr. Solon. “Nay” – none. Motion carried. The Board and all present congratulated Dr. Morris on her appointment.

Dr. Morris thanked everyone who made her appointment possible. She thanked the Board of Trustees; the Presidential Search Advisory Committee (PSAC) and Dr. Carlson; the participants at the open forums; her long-time mentor Dr. Robert Marshall (who was present); and Dr. Erwin, Dr. Huffman, and Dr. Corcoran. She noted that IVCC has been an important part of her life since she was a young child and it has been a dream come true to be able to return to serve as the President for the college that has meant so much to her and to her family.

OTHER

None

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Solon declared the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.