Community College District 509 Board of Trustees

The board is a deliberative, legislative body elected to govern the college in the best interest of the district and in accordance with Illinois law and the Constitution. They determine the policies which guide the institution, monitor its fiscal affairs, and oversee the administration of the college by the president and staff. The final resolution of any issue is decided by a vote of the majority.

Seven members of the board are elected at large from the district to six-year terms on a rotating basis. The student member is selected annually in April by fellow students.

The public is welcome to attend regular meetings and communicate with trustees. For meeting dates and more learn information.
 

Donna Redmer, EdD
Chair
Dundee
First elected 2009
Current term expires April 2027

Jennifer Rakow, BA
Vice Chair
St. Charles
First elected 2017
Current term expires April 2029

Shane Nowak, BA
Secretary
Elgin
First elected 2019
Current term expires April 2025

Patricia Arroyo, BA
Pingree Grove
First elected 2023
Current term expires April 2029

Clare M. Ollayos, DC
Elgin
First elected 1995
Current term expires April 2025

Patrick Parks, BA
South Elgin
First elected 2023
Current term expires April 2027

Sergio Rodriguez, BA
Pingree Grove
First appointed 2022, First elected 2023
Current term expires April 2029

Jess Heiser
Student Member
Elected by the student body
One-year term expires annually in April

Trustee Emeritus
​John Duffy, MSEd