Board of Trustees

The District 509 Board of Trustees comprises seven elected officials, each serving a six-year term, and one student trustee serving a one-year term.

Meetings are scheduled on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, except for January, when meetings are on the 4th Tuesday. Trustees legislate through majority rule by formally passing policies, resolutions, and motions.

To see biographical information or contact a member of the Board of Trustees, please use the links below:

Patricia Arroyo
Patricia Arroyo, BA
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Clare M. Ollayos
Clare M. Ollayos, DC
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Patrick E. Parks
Patrick E. Parks, BA
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Shane Nowak
Shane Nowak, MA
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Jennifer Rakow
Jennifer Rakow, BA
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Donna Redmer
Donna Redmer, EdD
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Sergio Rodriguez
Sergio Rodriguez
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Jessica Heiser
Jess Heiser
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Board Meetings

The Board meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month except January (4th Tuesday). There are no meetings scheduled in February and July. Trustees legislate through majority rule by formally passing policies, resolutions, and motions.

Regular Board Meetings Committee Meetings

The Community College District 509 Board of Trustees does not contract for any direct lobbying; however, it does maintain memberships in the Illinois Community College Trustees Association and the Association of Community College Trustees.