Southern Illinois News

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met Dec. 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. Call to Order & Roll Call – Chairman Gary Carter called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and called the roll.

Susan Batchelor: Present

John Brooks: Present

Roger Browning: Present

Gary Carter: Present

Brenda Culver: Present

Jan Ridgely (via TEAMS, non-voting): Present

Barbara Shimer: Present

Jorri VanDyke

Student Trustee: Absent

Present: 7, Absent: 0

2. Recognition of Visitors and Guests

2.A. Visitors and Guests - None

2.B. IECEA Representative - None

3. Public Comment - None

4. Trustee Reports - None

5. Strategic and Long-Term Planning

The Board held a strategic retreat to discuss a range of important topics critical to the long-term financial stability and operational efficiency of the district. Topics included revenue and expenditure planning, strategies for aligning workforce needs with institutional goals, and future focused approaches to optimizing IECC’s facilities and resources. These discussions provided valuable insights for guiding decisions to ensure fiscal responsibility and continued excellence in serving our students and communities. No formal action was taken.

6. Executive Session – None

7. Other Items - None

8. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn at 3:15 p.m. This motion, made by Brenda Culver and seconded by Susan Batchelor, Carried.

Jan Ridgely: Yea, Susan Batchelor: Yea, John Brooks: Yea, Roger Browning: Yea, Gary Carter: Yea, Brenda Culver: Yea, Barbara Shimer: Yea

Yea: 7, Nay: 0, Absent: 0

https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2652?meeting=672099