Date: September 9, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: WITCC Cherokee Campus - Room 301
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 | Wendy Ivarson, Director of Cherokee Campus and Northern Service Area

  1. Call Meeting to Order Russ Wray
  2. Roll Call of Directors Brenda Wright
  3. Oral Communications
  4. Written Communications
    1. Shannon Jorstad in addendum SEP 24 1, page 1
  5. Consent Items
    1. The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held August 12, 2024.
    2. The Financial Report for August 2024 in addendum SEP-24-2, pages 2-8.
    3. A list of General Fund bills in addendum SEP-24-3, pages 9-27. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
    4. The Personnel Report Regular Appointments in addendum SEP- 24-4a, pages 28-29. The Community and Continuing Education instructor list in addendum SEP-24-4b, page 30. Additional Personnel Report may be presented at the meeting.
    5. Application and Certificate for Payment #5 in the amount of $96,949.23 to Steve Harris Construction, Inc. for WITCC Parking Lot 4 Paving Improvements Project in addendum SEP-24-5, pages 31-35.
    6. Application and Certificate for Payment #9 in the amount of $7,022.40 to Steve Harris Construction, Inc. for WITCC Soccer Field Improvements Project in addendum SEP-24-6, pages 36- 40.
      Motion needed for Consent Items
  6. Administrative Reports
    1. Cherokee and Northern Service Area Update in addendum SEP 24 7, pages 41-42 Erin Volk Wendy Ivarson
    2. Fall Semester Enrollment Report will be presented at meeting. Tawnya Beermann Christina Brandon
    3. FY25 Open Purchase Orders in addendum SEP 24 8, page 43. Troy Jasman
      Needs Motion
    4. Change Order #1 2024 WITCC Parking Lot 4 Paving Improvements Project in addendum SEP 24 9, pages 44-46. Troy Jasman
      Needs Motion
    5. Change Order #2 for WITCC Denison Campus Addition Project in addendum SEP 24 10, pages 47-52. Troy Jasman
      Needs Motion
    6. ISCAP Solvency Ratio in addendum SEP 24 11, page 53. Troy Jasman
      Needs Motion
    7. Partnership with Digital Marketing Agency in addendum SEP 24 12, pages 54-64 Christina Brandon
    8. WITCC Scholarships for 2025-2026 in addendum SEP 24 13, pages 65-69. Christina Brandon
      Needs Motion
    9. Resolution Approving Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. and Western Iowa Tech Community College in addendum SEP-24-14, pages 70-80. Darin Moeller Carmen Wilson
      Needs Motion
    10. Community Colleges for Iowa Report Tricia Sutherland
    11. President Report
      1. WITCC In the News in addendum SEP-24-15, pages 81-84.
      2. Other
        Terry Murrell
  7. Executive Session – Finalize Administrative Contract Strategy Executive Session, Chapter 21.9, Code of Iowa, 2024
    Motion Needed
  8. Unfinished Business
    1. Individual Board Member comments
    2. September 12, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Hawkeye Community College – 6:00 pm
    3. September 13, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Central Community College – Columbus – 2:00 pm
    4. September 13, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Minnesota West Community & Technical College – 6:00 pm
    5. September 14, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Barton Community College – 4:00 pm
    6. September 17, 2024 - Constitution Day: The People’s Power: First Amendment and Voting Rights on Constitution Day – 11:30 – 12:45 pm – Cargill Auditorium, D103
    7. September 25, 2024 – Roots and Rhythms: Celebrating Hispanic Art, Music, and Fashion – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Rocklin Conference Center, B174. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
    8. September 25, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Iowa Central Community College – 3:00 pm
    9. September 26, 2024 – Faces and Voices of Recovery – 1:00 – 2:15 pm – Cargill Auditorium, D103. In honor of National Recovery Month
    10. September 26, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Iowa Lakes Community College – 7:00 pm
    11. September 28, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Hawkeye Community College – 3:30 pm
    12. September 30, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Indian Hills Community College – 5:00 pm
    13. October 5, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Southeastern Community College – 3:30 pm
    14. October 6, 2024 – ICCAC Jamboree - TBD
    15. October 7, 2024 – Representation & Resilience Series: Rise While Lifting Others – 1:00 – 2:15 pm – Cargill Auditorium, D103. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
    16. October 9, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Southeastern Community College – 7:00 pm
    17. October 14, 2024 – Retreat starting a 2:00 pm. October Board Meeting – Sioux City Campus – starting at 4:00 pm.
    18. For complete Sports schedule, click here
      For more information about Student Activities on Campus, check out the Campus Calendar here
  9. Adjournment Motion Needed

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