The Illinois Valley Community College Board approved a two-year contract with its faculty union, Local 1810 of the American Federation of Teachers, on Tuesday, the college said.
The contract includes a 3.5 percent raise — in alignment with campus raises — plus a 2 percent market adjustment for faculty covered by the agreement, for a total 5.5 percent increase in the first year and a 3.5 percent increase in the second year, according to the college.
The agreement also includes increases for overload pay, adjustments to the salary schedule for initial placement, and an updated Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program. The college said the fully executed contract will be posted on the IVCC website at www.ivcc.edu.
President's report
In her monthly report to the Board, IVCC President Dr. Tracy Morris said the college testing facility's services remain in high demand in the community. High-stakes licensing and certification tests by community members accounted for one-third of all tests administered by the IVCC Assessment Center in September 2026, she said.
Other board action
In other action, the Board:
- Authorized a $3.6 million issuance of General Obligation Community College Bonds to increase the district's working cash fund.
- Authorized preparation of the 2026 tax levy.
- Authorized the purchase of furniture for the renovated IT Department from Krueger International of Green Bay, Wis., and shelving for the renovated Academic Support Center from Henricksen of Peoria.
- Authorized the purchase and installation of audio-visual technology upgrades for 10 classrooms from Intech Innovations.
- Approved college calendars for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 fall, spring and summer semesters.