Legislation that would cap contract lengths and severance pay for Illinois community college presidents is stalled in Springfield.
The measure would limit to four years the contracts of Illinois' 48 community colleges presidents and end excessive severance packages.
This comes after the recent shakeup at the College of DuPage where the president negotiated a hefty severance package and further investigation revealed extravagant benefits for many top COD officials.
Matt Berry is with the Illinois Community College Board, and opposes the proposal. He says the perks have a trickle down effect at community colleges.
"We oftentimes can use contracts as a way to guarantee and ensure that a president who's highly qualified will stay for a greater length of term and provide some stability to the institution."
The bill's sponsors have agreed to hold hearings over the summer to negotiate limits for the contracts.
