Hanan Merheb

The committee discussed several items, including a Human Resources payroll report and recommended budget transfers to the Board of Trustees. Participation in the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Program for rock salt was authorized. Academic initiatives included the purchase of a Surgical Science Transvaginal Ultrasound Simulator Education Package and updates to course fees for the Follett Access program. Information systems updates included a three-year internet bandwidth renewal agreement with the Illinois Century Network and the purchase of interactive panels for classroom technology refreshes. The monthly financial report was presented, detailing tax revenue, tuition collections, and operating grant funds.

The committee meeting covered a range of business and academic affairs, including budget transfers, facility usage agreements, and an intergovernmental agreement extension. Key items included the final completion and payment for building project replacements, the assignment of a credit services agreement, and various clinical and educational affiliation agreements. Additionally, the committee discussed the naming of a health resource lab, software agreements, and a tuition increase for the Child Development Center. The session also included reports on third-quarter grants, investments, and monthly financials, alongside a closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, property, and litigation matters.

The meeting focused on the reorganization of the Board, including the selection of board officers and various board appointments such as the treasurer, legal counsel, auditors, architects, and representatives to outside organizations. The agenda also included committee assignments, the approval of the regular board meeting schedule for the upcoming calendar year, and the formal acceptance of election results for the new student member of the Board of Trustees, followed by their recognition and oath of office.

The meeting agenda includes multiple action items such as entering into an agreement with the Board of Education of Elmwood Park Community Unit School District No. 401, proposing a tuition increase for the Child Development Center, and finalizing clinical affiliation agreements with Holy Family Medical Center and Kinder Hospital. Additionally, the committee will review a college curriculum recommendation, discuss the naming of the Health Resource Center Practice Lab, plan for the Summer 2026 College for Kids Camp with District 97, and review an agreement with Sonocent, LLC.

The committee meeting addressed an HR update and various business and academic matters. Key discussion topics included budget transfers, participation in the State of Illinois Rock Salt Joint Purchasing Program, the purchase of a transvaginal ultrasound simulator education package, and updated course fees for the Fall 2026 Access Program. Additionally, the agenda covered a classroom technology refresh through Xerox, an agreement with the Illinois Century Network, a closed session regarding personnel, collective bargaining, and property acquisition, as well as a review of the monthly financial report.