September 14, 2023 Decennial Committee Meeting

The Decennial Committee of the Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College District No. 513 met at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in the Board Room (C307) at Illinois Valley Community College.

Members Physically Present

Everett J. Solon, Chair

Jay K. McCracken, Vice Chair

Angela M. Stevenson, Secretary

Amy L. Boyles

Rebecca Donna

Jane E. Goetz

Diane Kreiser, Foundation Director

Frank Zeller, Foundation Director

Members Virtually Present

Members Telephonically Present

Members Absent

Maureen O. Rebholz

Elizabeth G. Boyles, Student Trustee

Others Physically Present

Tracy Morris, President

Gary Roberts, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Mark Grzybowski, Vice President for Student Services

Kathy Ross, Vice President for Business Services and Finance

Mary Beth Herron, Director of Human Resources

Others Virtually Present

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

REVIEW OF THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE

Dr. Morris stated this committee is in accordance with the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act signed into law by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (P.A. 102-1088). The purpose is to study local efficiencies, including an analysis of whether to consolidate with another unit of local government (community college) and create a report with recommendations regarding efficiencies, increased accountability, and consolidation.

TIMELINE FOR THE PROCESS

Dr. Morris reported the committee will meet a minimum of three times, with the tentative plan to meet prior to the regularly scheduled Board meetings in September, November, and January.

POSSIBLE OPTIONS FOR SHARED SERVICES

Dr. Morris identified topics to consider for shared services in the future including mental health, professional development, compliance grant writing, expanded offerings in the trades, guided pathways, 8-week courses, and textbook costs/resources.

ADVISORY SELECTION FOR OPTIONS

Dr. Morris asked for other efficiencies to consider. Suggestions included further exploring the work being done with high schools and career guided pathways and exploring pre-apprenticeships. Dr. Morris will bring forward data and information to the team in advance of the next meeting.

OTHER

None

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Solon declared the meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.