The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College District No. 529 met Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Illinois.
Program Director of Institutional Assessment & Effectiveness Brandon Weger introduced a governance-focused Key Performance Indicator framework that organizes Board-level questions around IECC’s four institutional pillars and connects those questions to clear performance areas and initial metrics to guide accountability and planning.
The Board approved the minutes of the Board of Trustees regular and special meetings held on December 9, 2025.
An agreement between Southern Illinois University (SIU) and IECC for continuation of the Motorcycle Rider Program was approved by the Board.
Affiliation agreements were approved by the Board with Crawford County Cares & Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia.
The Board waived a second reading and approved the following policies:
• Employee Code of Conduct Policy 400.38 is a new policy to strengthen governance, promote consistent expectations across the District, and support IECC’s mission and values.
• Employee Disciplinary Policy 400.39 is a new policy to support employee corrective action when appropriate, while also protecting the rights of employees and interests of the institution.
The Board approved proposed transfer pathways as a key step in the district’s transition to a Guided Pathways model, providing clearer routes and stronger support for students beginning Fall 2026.
Approval of employment was given for Ronald Banta as Maintenance Worker/O&M Team Lead, OCC effective January 26, 2026.
Resignation ratifications were approved for Avery Miller, Custodian, OCC effective December 11, 2025 and Cori Stringfellow as Nursing Instructor, WVC effective January 6, 2026.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. at Olney Central College, Olney, IL.