The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges held its regular meeting Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Lincoln Trail College, Robinson.
The Board approved a revised procedure and several revised policies to reflect recent staff reorganizational changes.
An affiliation agreement was approved with The Carle Foundation in Olney for the Associate Degree in Nursing Program and for the Radiography Program.
A Memorandum of Agreement between the District and the IECC Education Association Faculty Union was approved. This agreement addresses professional development.
Purchase of two 15 passenger vans from Eagleson Automotive, Inc. was approved. The vans will be for use at Lincoln Trail College.
Trustees approved the Calendar Year Report for the District’s 403(b) Plan. Under the plan, employees can defer salary into investment alternatives. The District has offered this optional investment plan since 2009 for the benefit of its employees. The plan is completely employee funded.
Kinsey Whitaker was employed as Physical Therapy Assistant Program Instructor at WVC, effective March 1. Blake Ordell was employed as LTC Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach, effective February 22. Amanda Kotch was employed as Coordinator of International Students, Athletics & Student Activities, at FCC, effective February 18. Sarah Kennedy was employed as Custodian at LTC, effective February 17.
The employment status of Eva Fatheree was changed from Administrative Assistant at the District Office, to Coordinator of Curricular Reporting & Articulation at the District Office, effective February 17.
The trustees gave notice of intent to renew the contracts of Dr. Ryan Gower, Chancellor, and for College Presidents: Dr. Gerald Edgren, Jr., Frontier Community College; Rodney Ranes, Olney Central College; and Dr. Matthew Fowler, Wabash Valley College.
The Faculty Seniority List for 2020-2021 was approved.
Full-Time faculty members were reemployed for the 2021-2022 academic year, including 63 for continuation of tenure, six for initial tenure, and 12 for non-tenure.
Non-Bargaining Unit faculty were reemployed for the 2021-2022 academic year, including three for continuation of tenure and three for non-tenure.
The retirement of Carla Burgener, Administrative Assistant at OCC, was accepted, effective April 1, 2021.
Next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be Tuesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. at Olney Central College, Olney.