Date: July 8, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: WITCC Sioux City Campus

WITCC Mission
We elevate our diverse learners and strengthen our communities through inclusive and innovative education.

Board Members
Russell Wray, President | Tricia Sutherland, Vice President | Micah Lang | Brad Griffin | Blanca Martinez | Linnea Fletcher | Mary Parker | Jeremy Ogle | Erin Muck

Brenda Wright, Board Secretary

Administration: Terry Murrell, College President | Troy Jasman, VP of Finance and Administrative Services | Darin Moeller, Executive Dean of Instruction | Jackie Plendl, Dean of Human Resources | Tawnya Beermann, Dean of Students | Christina Brandon, Dean of Outreach and Information Technology | Revathi Vongsiprasom, Dean of Opportunity and Engagement | Erin Volk, Dean of Quality

Presenters: Mike Meister, Director of College Effectiveness | Jason Palsma, Registrar | LaShawna Moyle, Coordinator for Inclusive Excellence

  1. Call Meeting to Order Russ Wray
  2. Roll Call of Directors Brenda Wright
  3. Oral Communications
  4. Written Communications
    1. Thank You – Asian Fest Committee in addendum JUL-24-1, page 1.
  5. Consent Items
    1. The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held June 8, 2024
    2. A list of General Fund bills in addendum JUL-24-2, pages 2-29. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
    3. The Personnel Report Regular Appointments in addendum JUL- 24-3a, pages 30-31. The Community and Continuing Education instructor list in addendum JUL-24-3b, page 32. Additional Personnel Report may be presented at the meeting.
    4. Application and Certificate for Payment #3 in the amount of $5,728.50 to Steve Harris Construction, Inc. for the WITCC GSM and Building H Storm Sewer Improvements Project in addendum JUL-24-4, pages 33-35
    5. Application and Certificate for Payment #1 in the amount of $55,839.10 to Van’t Hof Concrete, Inc. for the WITCC Cherokee Campus Paving Improvements Project in addendum JUL-24-5, pages 36-41
    6. Application and Certificate for Payment #8 in the amount of 11,480.43 to Steve Harris Construction, Inc. for the WITCC Soccer Field Improvements Project in addendum JUL-24-6, pages 42-45
    7. Application and Certificate for Payment #3 in the amount of $654,422.47 to Steve Harris Construction, Inc. for the WITCC Parking Lot 4 Paving Improvements Project in addendum JUL- 24-7, pages 46-50
      Motion needed for Consent Items
  6. Administrative Reports
    1. Appointment of Secretary and Treasurer, Chapter 279.3, Oath of Office, Chapter 277.28, Code of Iowa, 2024 and required bond Chapter 291.2. Motion Needed Russell Wray, Brenda Wright, Troy Jasman
    2. ICCLI Participation Report and Appointment in addendum JUL-24-8, pages 51-52. Motion Needed Jackie Plendl, Mike Meister
    3. LINC Participation Report and Appointment in addendum JUL-24-9, pages 53-55 Motion Needed Jackie Plendl, LaShawna Moyle, Jason Palsma
    4. Leadership Siouxland Program Report in addendum JUL-24- 10, pages 56-57 Jackie Plendl
    5. Board Policy Updates – 2nd Reading in addendum JUL-24-11, pages 58-67 Motion Needed Jackie Plendl
    6. Detail Budget in addendum JUL-24-12, pages 68-78 Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    7. Gaylord Smith and Building H Storm Sewer Improvements Project – Engineer’s Statement of Completion in addendum JUL-24-13, page 79 Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    8. Gaylord Smith and Building H Storm Sewer Improvements Project – Project Closeout in addendum JUL-24-14, page 80 Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    9. Sale of Property in addendum JUL-24-15, pages 81-82 Troy Jasman
    10. Community Colleges for Iowa Report Tricia Sutherland
    11. President Report
      1. FY24 Budget
      2. Fall Enrollment
      3. WITCC In the News in addendum JULY-24-16, pages 83- 86
      4. Other
        Terry Murrell
    12. Executive/Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code sec.21.5(1)(c) to discuss strategy with legal counsel on a matter presently in litigation, where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the College in that litigation. Motion Needed
  7. Unfinished Business
    1. Individual Board Member comments
    2. The Community Colleges for Iowa Annual Conference will be held at Hawkeye Community College, July 10-11, 2024
    3. August 10, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Dakota Wesleyan University – 12:00 pm
    4. August 10, 2024 – Men’s Soccer vs. Dakota Wesleyan University – 2:00 pm
    5. August 12, 2024 – August Board Meeting – Sioux City WITCC Campus – 4:00 pm
    6. August 15, 2024 – Men’s Soccer at Morningside University – 7:30 pm
    7. August 16, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Iowa Central Community College – 3:00 pm
    8. August 22, 2024 – Fall Semester Starts
    9. August 27, 2024 – Men’s Soccer vs. Central Community College - Columbus – 1:00 pm
    10. August 27, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Central Community College - Columbus – 3:30 pm
    11. August 30, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs North Dakota State College of Science – 2:00 pm at The Arena Sports Academy – Court 3
    12. August 31, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Minnesota West Community & Technical College – 9:00 am at The Arena Sports Academy
    13. August 31, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College – 1:00 pm at The Arena Sports Academy
    14. September 7, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Barton Community College – 4:00 pm
    15. September 9, 2024 – September Board Meeting – Cherokee WITCC Campus – 4:00 pm; Community Event – 3:00 pm.
      For complete Sports schedule, click here
      For more information about Student Activities on Campus, check out the Campus Calendar here
  8. Adjournment Motion Needed

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