Date: August 12, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: WITCC Sioux City Campus
Join virtually: https://witcc.zoom.us/j/3695445549

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: Carmen Wilson, Associate Dean – Corporate College | Teri Peterson, Associate Dean of Health Sciences

  1. Call Meeting to Order Russ Wray
  2. Roll Call of Directors Brenda Wright
  3. Oral Communications
  4. Written Communications
    1. Thank You – Rivercade in addendum AUG 24 1, pages 1-3.
    2. Thank You – Growing Community Connections in addendum AUG-24-2, page 4.
  5. Consent Items
    1. The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held July 8, 2024 and the Special meeting held on July 24, 2024.
    2. The Financial Report for June 2024 in addendum AUG-24-3, pages 5-11.
    3. The Financial Report for July 2024 in addendum AUG-24-4, pages 12-18.
    4. A list of General Fund bills in addendum AUG-24-5, pages 19- 30. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
    5. The Personnel Report Regular Appointments in addendum AUG- 24-6a, pages 31-33. The Community and Continuing Education instructor list in addendum AUG-24-6b, page 34. Additional Personnel Report may be presented at the meeting.
    6. Application and Certificate for Payment #2 in the amount of $138,540.46 to Van’t Hof Concrete for Cherokee Paving Improvements Project in addendum AUG-24-7, pages 35-37.
    7. Application and Certificate for Payment #4 in the amount of $318,459.42 to Steve Harris Construction for Parking Lot 4 Paving Improvements Project in addendum AUG-24-8, pages 38-42.
    8. Terry Murrell, Russell Wray, and Blanca Martinez traveling to ACCT Conference October 23-26, 2024, in Seattle, Washington.
      Motion needed for Consent Items
  6. Administrative Reports
    1. Summer Camps Report in addendum AUG-24-9, pages 43- 52 . Christina Brandon
    2. Clinical Sites Report in addendum AUG-24-10, pages 53-60. Darin Moeller Teri Peterson
    3. Health Science Equipment Purchase in addendum AUG-24- 11, pages 61-66. Motion Needed Darin Moeller Teri Peterson
    4. SBDC Sub-Amendment Contract in addendum AUG-24-12, pages 67-95. Motion Needed Darin Moeller Carmen Wilson
    5. OSHA Training Agreement in addendum AUG-24-13, pages 96-102. Motion Needed Darin Moeller Carmen Wilson
    6. Bank Depositories in addendum AUG-24-14, pages 103-104. Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    7. FY24 Annual Report Balance Sheet in addendum AUG-24-15, page 105. Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    8. 2025 Board Meeting and Conference Schedule in addendum AUG-24-16, page 106. Motion Needed Terry Murrell
    9. 2024-25 Leadership Siouxland Program in addendum AUG- 24-17, page 107. Motion Needed Jackie Plendl
    10. Community Colleges for Iowa Conference Report Russell Wray Tricia Sutherland
    11. Community Colleges for Iowa Report Tricia Sutherland
    12. President Report
      1. 2024 Fall Semester Enrollment
      2. Welcome Week Activities
      3. WITCC In the News in addendum AUG-24-18, pages 108- 117.
      4. Other
        Terry Murrell
  7. Unfinished Business
    1. Individual Board Member comments
    2. August 15, 2024 – Men’s Soccer at Morningside University – 7:30 pm
    3. August 16, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Iowa Central Community College – 3:00 pm
    4. August 22, 2024 – Fall Semester Starts – Face-to-Face Classes
    5. August 24, 2024 – Online Classes Start
    6. August 27, 2024 – Men’s Soccer vs. Central Community College - Columbus – 1:00 pm
    7. August 27, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Central Community College - Columbus – 3:30 pm
    8. August 30, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs North Dakota State College of Science – 2:00 pm at The Arena Sports Academy – Court 3
    9. August 31, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Minnesota West Community & Technical College – 9:00 am at The Arena Sports Academy
    10. August 31, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College – 1:00 pm at The Arena Sports Academy
    11. September 7, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. East Central College – 11:00 am
    12. 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

Strategic Initiatives 2021-2024

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Communication: Knowing Who We Are & What We Do
Collaboration: Cultivating Inclusion, Belonging, & Connection
Contribution: Empowering People Through Equitable Access & Involvement