Date: March 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 | Hanna Reinders | 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 | Jennifer McCune, Student Leadership Coordinator | Holly Olson, Administrative Program Coordinator - College Now | Merlyn Kathol, Director of Financial Aid

  1. Call Meeting to Order Linnea Fletcher
  2. Roll Call of Directors Brenda Wright
  3. Oral Communications
  4. Written Communications
    1. Thank You – Cherokee Washington High School in addendum MAR 25 1, page 1
  5. Consent Items
    1. The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held February 10, 2025
    2. The Financial Report for February 2025 in addendum MAR-25-2, pages 2-8
    3. A list of General Fund bills in addendum MAR-25-3, pages 9-29. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
    4. The Personnel Report Regular Appointments in addendum MAR-25-4a, page 30. The Community and Continuing Education instructor list in addendum MAR-25-4b, page 31. Additional Personnel Report may be presented at the meeting.
    5. Application and Certificate for Payment #6 in the amount of $452,354.85 to Story Construction for the Denison Regional Academy Project in addendum MAR-25-5, pages 32-44
    6. Terry Murrell traveling to Chicago, Il for HLC conference on April 6-7, 2025.
      Motion needed for Consent Items
  6. Administrative Reports
    1. Annual Community Colleges for Iowa Student Legislative Summit in addendum MAR-25-6, pages 45-46 Revathi Vongsiprasom Jennifer McCune
    2. Spring Semester Credit Enrollment Report in addendum FEB 25 11, pages 41-42 Tawnya Beermann Christina Brandon
    3. College Now Report and 2025-2026 Contracts in addendum MAR 25 7, pages 47-51 Motion Needed Erin Volk Holly Olson
    4. Federal Funding Profile in addendum MAR 25 8, page 52 Erin Volk
    5. Board Policy Updates – 2nd Reading in addendum MAR 25 9, pages 53-58 Motion Needed Erin Volk
    6. Credit Instructional Programs Report in addendum MAR 25 10, pages 59-60 Motion Needed Darin Moeller
    7. Cengage Contract in addendum MAR 25 11, pages 61-64 Motion Needed Darin Moeller
    8. 260G ACE Program in addendum MAR 25 12, pages 65-69 Motion Needed Darin Moeller Carmen Wilson
    9. Change Order #5 – Denison Regional Academy in addendum MAR 25 13, pages 70-71 Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    10. Buena Vista Lease for Sioux City Campus in addendum MAR 25 14, pages 72-75 Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    11. Buena Vista Lease for Denison Campus in addendum MAR 25 15, pages 76-79 Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    12. FY26 Tuition, Fees, and Other Charges in addendum MAR 25 16, pages 80-84 Motion Needed Troy Jasman Darin Moeller
    13. Cohort Default Rate Summary in addendum MAR 25 17, pages 85- 86 Troy Jasman Merlyn Kathol
    14. Proposed Published Budget for FY25 in addendum MAR-24-18, pages x. The administrative recommendation is to publish the FY24 Budget in the Sioux City Journal on March 18, 2025, and to hold the public hearing at the Board meeting on April 14, 2025, at 4:00 pm, WITCC, 25 5th Avenue NW, Le Mars, Iowa, with the certification to be completed prior to April 30, 2025. In case of inclement weather, a telephonic Board meeting will be held on April 14, 2025, in room A507 Kiser Building, Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, Iowa, in addendum MAR-25-18, pages 87-88. Motion Needed
    15. Community Colleges for Iowa Report Tricia Sutherland
    16. President Report Terry Murrell
      1. Legislative Update
      2. WITCC In the News in addendum MAR 25 19, pages 89-100
      3. Other 
  7. Unfinished Business
    1. Individual Board Member comments
    2. March 30, 2025 – Women’s Soccer – at Morningside University – 12:30 pm
    3. March 30, 2025 – Men’s Soccer – at Morningside University – 2:30 pm
    4. April 11, 2025 – Women’s Volleyball – at CNOS Fieldhouse in North Sioux City
    5. April 12, 2025 – Men’s Soccer – at Briar Cliff University – 2:00 pm
    6. 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
    7. April 15, 2025 – Beyond the Mirror: Deconstructing Beauty Standards – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Rocklin Conference Center
    8. April 16, 2025 – Women’s Soccer – Comet Cup at Sioux City Expo Center – 5-10 pm
    9. April 26, 2025 – Men’s Soccer – Tourney – 9:15 am
    10. May 3, 2024, WITSTOCK – 5:00 – 10:00 pm – Sioux City Campus
    11. May 12, 2025, Evening Reception for Graduates, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Rocklin Conference Center
    12. 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.
    13. May 13, 2025, Spring semester ends; Graduation Ceremony at Tyson Events Center
      6:00 – All Programs
    14. 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

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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).
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