The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College District No. 529 met Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Illinois.
Minutes of the Board of Trustees regular meeting held on April 21, 2026 and special meeting held on May 11, 2026 were approved.
The Board was presented with the results of the Spring 2026 IECC Facilities & Technology Survey that was conducted March 23 through April 4, 2026, and generated 306 responses Districtwide, including 288 facilities responses and 284 technology responses.
The Board waived a second reading and approved revisions to the following policies:
• Information Technology (IT) Remote Access Policy 200.4 with minor revisions to further define its scope and clarify expectations.
• Term Honors Policy 500.46 is a new policy that formalizes IECC’s longstanding practice of recognizing student academic achievement during the fall and spring terms.
• Guided Pathways Policy 800.14 is a new policy that establishes a formal framework for the delivery of academic programs through structured pathways at IECC.
Policy 100.44, Trustee Onboarding and Orientation, was presented to the Board for second reading and approval. The policy establishes the District’s commitment to providing a structured onboarding experience for newly elected and appointed Trustees to ensure they are well prepared to fulfill their legal, fiduciary, and ethical responsibilities and have a clear understanding of IECC’s mission, governance structure, and operational framework.
Affiliation agreements were approved by the Board with Alton Physical Therapy, InLine Physical Therapy, Union Hospital, Inc., and Crawford Memorial Hospital.
The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding between IECC/Lincoln Trail College and the Crawford County Development Association in support of “The 618 Project”, a collaborative initiative focused on expanding community engagement, business development, and educational opportunities in Crawford County.
As part of IECC’s ongoing Equity in Athletics initiative, a districtwide intercollegiate athletics staffing model was accepted by the Board. The model establishes more consistent and sustainable staffing expectations across campuses while supporting equitable resource allocation and long-term operational planning.
The Board approved submission of IECC’s FY27 Perkins Postsecondary Grant budget to the Illinois Community College Board to support career and technical education programs across the District, with a focus on welding initiatives.
The purchase of a reality simulation system through IECC’s Postsecondary Perkins Grant to enhance training opportunities within Allied Health career and technical education programs was approved by the Board.
The Board approved a one-year renewal agreement with Ellucian for continued use of the Banner enterprise resource planning system while administration continues evaluating long-term technology and contract options for the District.
The Board authorized administration to implement a voluntary separation incentive program for eligible full-time non-bargaining unit employees as part of IECC’s ongoing organizational alignment and operational restructuring efforts.
Approval of employment was given for Kaitlyn Lasswell as English Composition/Literature Instructor, WVC effective August 12, 2026; Ben Morgan as Temporary, Non-Bargaining, Full-time Automotive Instructor, OCC effective August 12, 2026 – May 14, 2027; Will Bookhout as Welding Instructor, OCC effective August 12, 2026; Jessica Daugherty as Head Women’s Volleyball Coach & Enrollment Management Coordinator, LTC effective May 26, 2026; Douglas Green as Groundskeeper/Custodian, FCC effective May 26, 2026; Alecis Mecum as Custodian, OCC effective May 26, 2026.
Changes in status were approved for Heather Watts from Administrative Assistant to the Dean, LTC to Administrative Assistant to President/Vice Chancellor of Institutional Outreach & Dean, LTC effective May 26, 2026; Jade Montgomery from Head Softball Coach & Bookstore Manager, WVC to Head Softball Coach & Enrollment Coordinator, WVC effective July 6, 2026; and Rachel Dollahan from TRIO Upward Bound Academic Counselor, LTC to Director of Learning Commons, LTC effective May 26, 2026.
The Board approved a reduction in force for Taylor Newlin a Food Services Manager, LTC effective May 15, 2026.
Resignation ratifications were approved for Terrance McGee as Head Men’s Basketball Coach, WVC effective May 11, 2026; Quianna McGee as Coordinator of Marketing & Communications, WVC effective May 15, 2026; Brock Plassman as TRIO Upward Bound Academic Counselor, WVC effective May 9, 2026; and Caleb Kamplain as TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor, LTC effective June 5, 2026.
Retirement ratifications were approved for Jackie Shamhart as Administrative Assistant to the President/Vice Chancellor of Institutional Outreach, LTC effective April 30, 2026; Joe Myers as MIT Instructor effective July 1, 2026; Tracy Robinson as Coordinator of International Admissions & Compliance, WVC effective June 30, 2026; and Bobby Moyes as Information Systems Technician, WVC effective August 31, 2026.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. at Olney Central College, Olney, IL.