Date: October 14, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm (Board Retreat 2pm - Wells Fargo)
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
Natnael Solomon, Comet CLASS Student | Hector Vega Aceves, Comet CLASS Student | Jeremy Ross, Comet CLASS Student | Elizabeth Perez, Comet CLASS Student | Harlie Nolze, Comet CLASS Student | Jatzumy Castillo-Gonzalez, Comet CLASS Student | Jordyn Schubert, Comet CLASS Student | Kevin Romo, Comet CLASS Student | Teresa McElroy, Associate Dean of Admissions and Advising

  1. Call Meeting to Order Russ Wray
  2. Roll Call of Directors Brenda Wright
  3. Oral Communications
  4. Written Communications
  5. Consent Items
    1. The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held September 9, 2024
    2. The Financial Report for September 2024 in addendum OCT-24-x, pages 1-7
    3. A list of General Fund bills in addendum OCT-24-2, pages 5-28. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
    4. The Personnel Report Regular Appointments in addendum SEP-24-3a, pages 29-30. The Community and Continuing Education instructor list in addendum OCT-24-3b, pages 31-32. Additional Personnel Report may be presented at the meeting.
    5. Application and Certificate for Payment #6 in the amount of $35,129.90 to Steve Harris Construction Inc. for Parking Lot 4 Paving Improvements Project in addendum OCT- 24-4, pages 33-38.
    6. Application and Certificate for Payment #4 in the amount of $17,470.50 to Van’t Hof Concrete, Inc. for Cherokee Campus Paving Improvements Project in addendum OCT- 24-5, pages 39-42.
    7. Application and Certificate for Payment #10 in the amount of $4,438.51 to Steve Harris Construction, Inc. for Soccer Field Improvements Project in addendum OCT-24-6, pages 43-47.
    8. Application and Certificate for Payment #1 in the amount of $713,328.40 to L&L Builders Co. for Denison Regional Academy Project in addendum OCT-24-7, pages 48- 52.
    9. Application and Certificate for Payment #3 in the amount of $43,384.35 to Van’t Hof Concrete, Inc. for Cherokee Campus Paving Improvements Project in addendum OCT- 24-8, pages 53-54
      Motion needed for Consent Items
  6. Administrative Reports
    1. Comet CLASS Leaders Report in addendum OCT-24-9, pages 55-56. Revathi Vongsiprasom Natnael Solomon Hector Vega Aceves Jeremy Ross Elizabeth Perez Harlie Nolze Jatzumy Castillo-Gonzalez Jordyn Schubert Kevin Romo
    2. Change Order #1 for the Soccer Field Improvements Project in addendum OCT 24 10, pages 57-63. Troy Jasman
    3. 28E Denison Community School District in addendum OCT 24 11, pages 64-70. Troy Jasman Darin Moeller
    4. Foundation Compilation Report in addendum OCT 24 12, pages 71-86. Troy Jasman
    5. ACCT Voting Delegate in addendum OCT 24 13, page 87-89 Terry Murrell
    6. Student Support Report (Clinic and other services) in addendum OCT 24 14, pages 90-97. Tawnya Beermann Teresa McElroy
    7. Graduation Report in addendum OCT 24 15, pages 98-101. Tawnya Beermann Erin Volk
    8. Educational Outcomes in addendum OCT 24 16, pages 102- 103. Erin Volk
    9. Iowa Department of Education Profile Report in addendum OCT 24 17, pages 104-116. Erin Volk
    10. Community Colleges for Iowa Report Tricia Sutherland
    11. President Report
      1. WITCC In the News in addendum OCT-24-18, pages 117- 127.
      2. Other
        Terry Murrell
  7. Unfinished Business
    1. Individual Board Member comments
    2. October 14, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Briar Cliff University JV @Ruegger Field – TBA
    3. October 15, 2024 – eSports – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 6-8 pm – A203
    4. October 16, 2024 – eSports – Overwatch – 6-8 pm – A203
    5. October 17, 2024 – eSports – Valorant – 7-10 pm – A203
    6. October 18, 2024 – eSports – Rocket League – 6-8 pm – A203
    7. October 17, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Des Moines Area Community College – 6:00 pm
    8. October 19, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Iowa Lakes Community College – @Bishop Heelan Memorial Field – 7:30 pm
    9. October 19, 2024 – Men’s Soccer vs. Iowa Lakes Community College @Bishop Heelan Memorial Field – 5:00 pm
    10. October 22, 2024 – eSports – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 6-8 pm – A203
    11. October 23, 2024 – Men’s Soccer vs. Northwest Iowa Community College @ Ruegger Field – 2:00 pm
    12. October 23, 2024 – Women’s Soccer vs. Northwest Iowa Community College – @ Ruegger Field – 4:30 pm
    13. October 23, 2024 – eSports – Overwatch – 6-8 pm – A203
    14. October 23, 2024 – Women’s Volleyball vs Marshalltown Community College – 7:00 pm
    15. October 24, 2024 – Men’s Basketball vs. Morningside College – 7:00 pm
    16. October 24, 2024 – eSports – Valorant – 7-10 pm – A203
    17. October 25, 2024 – eSports – Rocket League – 6-8 pm – A203
    18. October 28, 2024 –Smart Choices, Great Experiences: A Sexual Wellness Fair – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Center for Inclusive Excellence Hallway (near A454)
    19. October 29, 2024 – eSports – Overwatch – 6-8 pm – A203
    20. October 30, 2024 – eSports – Overwatch – 6-8 pm – A203
    21. October 31, 2024 – eSports – Valorant – 7-10 pm – A203
    22. November 1, 2024 – eSports – Rocket League – 6-8 pm – A203
    23. November 4, 2024 – Men’s Basketball – vs. Johnson County Community College - 7:00 pm
    24. November 6, 2024 – Bridging Divides: Indian Education and the Overlooked Aspects of Manifest Destiny – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – D103. In Honor of Native American Heritage Month.
    25. November 9, 2024 – Men’s Basketball – vs. Cloud County Community College - 3:00 pm
    26. November 11, 2024 – Board Meeting – Sioux City Campus – 4:00 pm
    27. 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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