The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College District No. 529 met Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Illinois.
The Board approved the minutes of the Board of Trustees regular meeting held on September 16, 2025.
The FY2025 Student Complaint Annual Review was presented and accepted by the Board.
The Board approved the cost recovery fees for equipment kits for the Cosmetology and Nail Technology programs.
The Board waived a second reading and approved revisions to the following policies:
• Identity Theft Prevention Program Policy 100.23 to better define oversight responsibilities within the Identity Theft Prevention Program.
• Weapons and Concealed Firearms Policy 100.28 to remove outdated references.
• Assignment of Vehicles Policy 300.18 to now reflect actual practices and clarifies
expectations for maintaining compliance and accountability in the use of District
vehicles.
• Emergency Response Plans Policy 100.24 to provide a more comprehensive framework for campus safety and preparedness. The revised policy formally establishes the Campus Emergency Management Teams at each location, which coordinate emergency readiness, training, and communication activities for their
respective campus.
The Board waived a second reading and approved the development of the Intercollegiate Athletics Policy 100.43 to provide greater Board direction and clearer administrative oversight of athletics across the District.
Upon a second reading, the Board approved the Policy on Board of Trustees and Foundations Collaboration (100.41) that reflects input from both the Board and administration and provides clearer guidance regarding the collaborative relationship between the District and its affiliated Foundations.
An affiliation agreement was approved by the Board with Greene Sullivan Special Education Cooperative. The Board also approved a resolution for USDA Grant Reporting access.
Medical and dental insurance plans and premiums for calendar year 2026 were approved by the Board. The District network will continue to be through BlueCross BlueShield with about an 8.9% increase in premium rates from 2025.
Trustees approved a Health Savings Account contribution of $1,000 for each eligible employee who is enrolled in the District’s Qualified Deductible Health Plan for calendar year 2026.
The Board approved the purchase of simulation lab equipment and software for the new Health Professions Center addition in Wattleworth Hall, a Capital Development Board project
nearing completion. The Laerdal SimCapture system, procured through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract, will provide advanced simulation technology, training, and support to enhance Allied Health education.
Following severe hail damage from a May 2025 storm, the Board approved emergency repairs at Lincoln Trail College totaling $458,162. The work, funded through insurance proceeds, includes roof replacements by Martinsville Roofing and HVAC repairs by Entec to restore facilities impacted by the weather event.
The bid committee recommendation was approved for acceptance of the bid from Dan’s Electric Shop, Noble, IL for replacing three roof top units at the Terry L. Bruce West Richland Center for a total cost of $30,342.74.
Approval of employment was given for Samantha Adams as Information Systems Technician at Lincoln Trail College and Will Bookhout as Temporary Welding Instructor (Non-Bargaining Unit Faculty) effective October 27, 2025.
A change in status was approved for KaRissa Miller from Business & Industry Specialist to Program Director of Business & Industry effective October 27, 2025.
The dismissal of Chet Snyder as Head Volleyball Coach & Student Life Coordinator at Frontier Community College was also approved effective October 22, 2025.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. at Olney Central College, Olney, IL.