Tina Hardy

The board discussed a variety of operational, financial, and personnel matters. Key topics included the review of the President's contract addendum, approval of various purchase requests such as an electric vehicle, camera fiber cabling, and electricity purchase services. The board also addressed policy updates regarding alcoholic beverage sales, faculty resignations, and the review of financial reports including budget adjustments and treasury statements. Additionally, the meeting covered closed session items involving employment, litigation, and collective bargaining, as well as the consideration of compensation for non-negotiated employees.

The board discussed several key items, including the appointment of a new Director of Facilities, the acceptance of resignations, and faculty sabbatical requests. Significant focus was placed on financial matters, such as the approval of bills, authorizing agreements for EDA grants for the agricultural education center, and bid approvals for campus renovations. The meeting also included technology purchase requests for lab and staff computers, leasing of a shuttle bus, and the naming of specific areas within the new agricultural education center. Items for information included updates on enrollment, marketing plans, and federal and state legislative priorities affecting community colleges.

The agenda focuses on operational and financial oversight, including the approval of bills, the treasurer's report, and various personnel actions such as staff appointments, retirements, and sabbatical requests. Key discussion items include agreements for the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center, bid results for 2026 campus renovations, asbestos abatement, and various purchase requests for computer equipment and shuttle leases. The board will also consider the naming of campus facilities, faculty emeritus designations, and receive reports on student success, ICCTA awards, and legislative updates.

This executive report from the National Community College Benchmark Project (NCCBP) provides key data and national benchmarks for Illinois Valley Community College. It is intended to support planning, assessment, peer comparisons, and strategic decision-making activities. The report highlights performance metrics such as enrollment changes for Spring 2022, developmental course success rates for Fall 2020, revenues and expenditures per FTE student for Fiscal Year 2021, and persistence rates for Fall 2020. It also identifies the institution's strengths and opportunities for improvement based on percentile rankings against national benchmarks.

The meeting agenda prominently featured Tenure Recommendations for Greg Whightsil and Garrick Whitehead. Key financial matters included an Audit Presentation and the approval of Bills totaling over $2.4 million across various funds. Other major discussion items involved the approval of Board Procedure 01.15.00 regarding Board Travel, Conference and Meeting Expenses, approval for various Purchase Requests for technology equipment (including A/V systems, Faculty Monitor Refresh, and a FANUC Robot Trainer), and the approval of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for the LaSalle Nuclear Power Station Taxing Bodies Consortium. The agenda also included several resolutions designating Emeritus Status for various individuals and a Tuition Adjustment item. The document also presents the Treasurer's Report with financial highlights as of January 31, 2026, and updates on capital projects like the Agricultural Education Center and campus renovations.