Date: February 10, 2025
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
Linnea Fletcher, President | Tricia Sutherland, Vice President | Micah Lang | Brad Griffin | open | Mary Parker | Jeremy Ogle | Russell Wray | 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

  1. Call Meeting to Order Linnea Fletcher
  2. Roll Call of Directors Brenda Wright
  3. Oral Communications
  4. Written Communications
    1. Thank You – Siouxland Chamber in addendum FEB 25 1, page 1
    2. Thank You – Food Bank of Siouxland in addendum FEB 25 2, page 2
    3. Thank You – The Warming Shelter in addendum FEB 25 3, page 3
    4. Thank You – Kirkwood Community College in addendum FEB 25 4, pages 4-5
  5. Consent Items
    1. The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held January 13, 2025
    2. The Financial Report for January 2025 in addendum FEB-25-5, pages 6-12
    3. A list of General Fund bills in addendum FEB-25-6, pages 13-30. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
    4. The Personnel Report Regular Appointments in addendum FEB-25-7a, page 31. The Community and Continuing Education instructor list in addendum FEB-25-7b, page 32. Additional Personnel Report may be presented at the meeting.
    5. Application and Certificate for Payment #5 in the amount of $381,870.55 to L&L Builders. for Denison Regional Academy Project in addendum FEB-25-8, pages 33-38
    6. Terry Murrell traveling to CEO Forum & Reps (AFIT) in Jacksonville FL, February 26-28, 2025
    7. Terry Murrell traveling to Cengage Limitless Learning Summit in San Diego, CA, March 4 – 7, 2025
    8. Terry Murrell traveling to PTK Catalyst Convention in Kansas City, MO, April 3-5, 2025
    9. Terry Murrell and Jeremy Ogle traveling to Siouxland Chamber Conference in Washington, DC, April 30-May 1, 2025
    10. Fall 2024 Graduate Addendum in addendum FEB 25 9, page 39
      Motion needed for Consent Items
  6. Administrative Reports
    1. Appoint Board Member in addendum FEB 25 10, page 40. Motion Needed Terry Murrell
    2. Spring Semester Credit Enrollment Report in addendum FEB 25 11, pages 41-42 Tawnya Beermann Christina Brandon
    3. Board Policy Updates – First Reading, in addendum FEB 25 12, pages 43-49 Erin Volk
    4. Student Outcomes Comparison (IPED) Report in addendum FEB 25 13, pages 50-51 Erin Volk
    5. Grant Fiscal Year Activity Report in addendum FEB 25 14, pages 52-53 Erin Volk
    6. Cherokee Campus Chiller Replacement Project in addendum FEB 25 15, pages 54-56 Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    7. Change Order #04 for the WITCC Denison Regional Academy in addendum FEB 25 16, pages 57-58 Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    8. 260E Preliminary Agreement for Lopez Foods in addendum FEB 25 17, pages 59-65 Motion Needed Darin Moeller Carmen Wilson
    9. Paint Booth/Mixing Room Equipment Purchase Request in addendum FEB 25 18, pages 66-67 Motion Needed Darin Moeller
    10. Community Colleges for Iowa Report Tricia Sutherland
    11. President Report Terry Murrell
      1. Legislative Update
      2. WITCC In the News in addendum FEB-25 19, pages 68-70
      3. Other 
  7. Unfinished Business
    1. Individual Board Member comments
    2. February 12, 2025 - 3rd Annual Power of Hair Expo: Wrapped & Crowned – 11:00 am – 11:00 pm – Rocklin Conference Center
    3. February 15, 2025 – Men’s Basketball – vs. Iowa Lakes Community College - 3:00 pm
    4. February 26, 2025 – Men’s Basketball – vs. Iowa Central Community College - 7:30 pm
    5. February 18, 2025, PTK Awards Dinner
    6. February 18, 2025, Student Legislative Seminar will be held in Des Moines, IA
    7. February 19, 2025, Community College Day on the Hill, Des Moines, IA
    8. February 28, 2025, BeLong Ed Conference, Cargill – 8-4:00 pm
    9. March 10, 2025, Board of Directors Meeting will be held on the WITCC Sioux City Campus.
    10. April 14, 2025, Board of Directors Meeting will be on the Le Mars Center at 4:00 pm with a Community Event starting at 3:00 pm
    11. May 12, 2025, Board of Directors Meeting will be on the Sioux City Campus at 4:00 pm and a Retiree Dinner following at 5:30 pm in W108.
    12. May 13, 2025, Spring semester ends; Graduation Ceremony at Tyson Events Center
      6:00 – All Programs
    13. May 14, 2025, Employee Appreciation Lunch in Overlook Café, 11:00 – 1:00 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

WIT's Vision
Unwavering commitment to the personalized success of every student, every employee, every time.

WIT's 2024-2027 Strategy
Advance Completion - Elevate WIT's completion to the top 4 among Iowa community colleges.
Close the Gap - Close the completion gap for at-risk groups (first-time, part-time, online, racial/ethnic minorities).
Transform the Culture - Strengthen the culture of belonging for employees through increased communication, engagement, and support.