Illinois Valley Community College has elected Jay McCracken as board chair during its recent organizational meeting. Two new trustees, Bill Hunt and Lynda Marlene Moshage, also joined the board. Angela Stevenson was selected as vice chair, while Dr. Maureen Rebholz will serve as secretary. The board also said goodbye to Jane Goetz and Dr. Amy Boyles, who retired from the board. In addition to officer appointments, the board approved important agreements focused on campus development and security measures, signaling ongoing commitments to modernizing the college and ensuring a safe learning environment for students and staff. The leadership changes come as the institution looks ahead to several new initiatives in the coming months.
In his remarks, Hunt said he was honored “beyond words” to hold a seat on the board. Moshage displayed a souvenir of her Peace Corps experiences, noting the design symbolized leadership and served as a reminder of “the promise we make in accepting this position. A true leader must have a servant’s heart.”
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM.
The board approved an annexation/rezoning agreement with the City of Oglesby for a two-acre parcel as part of the new Agriculture Complex. It authorized extending an agreement with the city to provide a school resource officer on campus.
