Illinois Heartland Library System is overseen by a board of directors comprised of representatives of the regional library community.
FY2025 Board Meeting Schedule
Full Board
Regular Meeting Time: The meetings of the IHLS Board of Directors are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except December) at 5 p.m. at the Illinois Heartland Library System Edwardsville office, unless otherwise noted.
Schedule:
July 22, 2025
Aug. 26, 2025
Sept. 23, 2025
Oct. 28, 2025
Nov. 25, 2025
Jan. 26, 2026
Feb. 23, 2026
March 24, 2026
April 28, 2026
May 26, 2026
June 30, 2026
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Meet Our Board Members
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Submit Public Comment
For the Next Full Board Meeting
FY2025 Board Committees
Executive Committee
Members:
Karen Bounds, Chair
Sarah Hill
Ryan Johnson
Linda McDonnell
Kristy Walker
Leslie Bednar, IHLS Staff
Advocacy & Education Committee
Members:
Ryan Johnson, Chair
Mark Decker
Matt Greider
Kristy Lear
Emily Pickell
Ellen Popit, IHLS Staff
Budget & Finance Committee
Members:
Sarah Hill, Chair
Ann Chandler
Ryan Johnson
Kristi Lear
Michael Treece
Rhonda Johnisee, IHLS Staff
Delivery & Facilities Committee
Members:
Karen Bounds, Chair
Kim Dykstra
Emily Pickell
Josh Short
Michael Treece
Colleen Dettenmeier, IHLS Staff
Nominating Committee
Members:
Erin Steinsultz, Committee Chair
Greg Kessler
Ingrid Minger
Leander Spearman
Personnel Committee
Members:
Kristy Walker, Chair
Loretta Broomfield
Mark Decker
Kim Dykstra
Matt Greider
Jill Trevino, IHLS Staff
Policy & Membership Committee
Members:
Linda McDonnell, Chair
Loretta Broomfield
Ann Chandler
Josh Short
Kristy Walker
Ellen Popit, IHLS Staff
Ethics Commission
Members:
Matt Greider (2-year term, expires August 2026)
Kristi Lear
Emily Pickell