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
- Call Meeting to Order Russ Wray
- Roll Call of Directors Brenda Wright
- Oral Communications
- Written Communications
- Thank You – Asian Fest Committee in addendum JUL-24-1, page 1.
- Consent Items
- The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held June 8, 2024
- A list of General Fund bills in addendum JUL-24-2, pages 2-29. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Administrative Reports
- 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
- ICCLI Participation Report and Appointment in addendum JUL-24-8, pages 51-52. Motion Needed Jackie Plendl, Mike Meister
- LINC Participation Report and Appointment in addendum JUL-24-9, pages 53-55 Motion Needed Jackie Plendl, LaShawna Moyle, Jason Palsma
- Leadership Siouxland Program Report in addendum JUL-24- 10, pages 56-57 Jackie Plendl
- Board Policy Updates – 2nd Reading in addendum JUL-24-11, pages 58-67 Motion Needed Jackie Plendl
- Detail Budget in addendum JUL-24-12, pages 68-78 Motion Needed Troy Jasman
- 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
- Gaylord Smith and Building H Storm Sewer Improvements Project – Project Closeout in addendum JUL-24-14, page 80 Motion Needed Troy Jasman
- Sale of Property in addendum JUL-24-15, pages 81-82 Troy Jasman
- Community Colleges for Iowa Report Tricia Sutherland
- President Report
- FY24 Budget
- Fall Enrollment
- WITCC In the News in addendum JULY-24-16, pages 83- 86
- Other
Terry Murrell
- 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
- Unfinished Business
- Individual Board Member comments
- The Community Colleges for Iowa Annual Conference will be held at Hawkeye Community College, July 10-11, 2024
- August 10, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Dakota Wesleyan University – 12:00 pm
- August 10, 2024 – Men’s Soccer vs. Dakota Wesleyan University – 2:00 pm
- August 12, 2024 – August Board Meeting – Sioux City WITCC Campus – 4:00 pm
- August 15, 2024 – Men’s Soccer at Morningside University – 7:30 pm
- August 16, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Iowa Central Community College – 3:00 pm
- August 22, 2024 – Fall Semester Starts
- August 27, 2024 – Men’s Soccer vs. Central Community College - Columbus – 1:00 pm
- August 27, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Central Community College - Columbus – 3:30 pm
- August 30, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs North Dakota State College of Science – 2:00 pm at The Arena Sports Academy – Court 3
- August 31, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Minnesota West Community & Technical College – 9:00 am at The Arena Sports Academy
- August 31, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College – 1:00 pm at The Arena Sports Academy
- September 7, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Barton Community College – 4:00 pm
- 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
- Adjournment Motion Needed
Strategic Initiatives 2021-2024
Advancing Our College by Instilling a Culture of Connection via~
Communication: Knowing Who We Are & What We Do
Collaboration: Cultivating Inclusion, Belonging, & Connection
Contribution: Empowering People Through Equitable Access & Involvement