Date: April 14, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: WITCC Le Mars Center, 25 5th Avenue, SW, Le Mars, Iowa 
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 | Erin Muck | Russell Wray

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
Wendy Ivarson, Director of Cherokee Campus and Northern Service Area

  1. Call Meeting to Order Linnea Fletcher
  2. Roll Call of Directors Brenda Wright
  3. Public Hearing for Published Budget - Published in Sioux City Journal on March 27, 2025
  4. Oral Communications
  5. Written Communications
    1. Thank You - Foodbank of Siouxland in addendum APR 25 1, page 1-2
  6. Consent Items
    1. The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held March10, 2025
    2. The Financial Report for March 2025 in addendum APR-25-2, pages 3-9
    3. A list of General Fund bills in addendum APR-25-3, pages 10-28. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
    4. The Personnel Report Regular Appointments in addendum APR-25-4a, pages 29-30. The Community and Continuing Education instructor list in addendum APR-25-4b, pages 31.  Additional Personnel Report may be presented at the meeting.
    5. Application and Certificate for Payment #5 in the amount of $11,008.64 to Van’t Hof Concrete, Inc. for Cherokee Paving Improvements Project in addendum APR-25-5, pages 31-34.
    6. Application and Certificate for Payment #7 in the amount of $733,376.25 to Story Construction Co. for the Denison Regional Academy Project in addendum APR 25 6, pages 35-39
      Motion needed for Consent Items
  7. Administrative Reports
    1. Le Mars Center and Northern Service Area Update in addendum APR 25 7, pages 40-41 Erin Volk Wendy Ivarson
    2. Annual Opportunity and Engagement Report in addendum APR 25 8, pages 42-45 Revathi Vongsiprasom
    3. College Calendar in addendum APR 25 9, pages 46-48. Motion Needed Jackie Plendl
    4. Board Policy Revisions - 1st Reading in addendum APR 25 10, pages 49-61. Jackie Plendl Erin Volk
    5. Published Budget in addendum APR 25 11, pages 62-65. Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    6. Ring Road Bids - in addendum APR 25 12, pages 66-69. Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    7. Change Order #1 Cherokee Campus Paving Improvements Project in addendum APR 25 13, pages 70-76. Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    8. 2024 Cherokee Campus Paving Improvements Project Closeout in addendum APR 25 14, pages 77-96 Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    9. 260G ACE Truck Driving Program - ACE Agreement in addendum APR 25 15, pages 97-109. 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 APR 25 16, pages 107-106.
      3. Other 
  8. Unfinished Business
    1. Individual Board Member comments
    2. April 15, 2025 - Beyond the Mirror: Deconstructing Beauty Standards - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Rocklin Conference Center
    3. April 16, 2025 - Women’s Soccer - Comet Cup at Sioux City Expo Center - 5-10 pm
    4. April 26, 2025 - Men’s Soccer - Tourney - 9:15 am
    5. April 30, 2025, WITSTOCK - 6:00 - 12:00 am - Sioux City Campus
    6. May 6, 2025, Denison Evening Reception for Graduates - 6-8pm, @The Stables at Copper Ridge
    7. May 7, 2025 - Cherokee Evening Reception for Graduates - 6-8pm, Cherokee Campus
    8. May 12, 2025, Evening Reception for Graduates, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Rocklin Conference Center
    9. 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 L136.
    10. May 12, 2024, Evening Reception for Graduates, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Rocklin Conference Center
    11. May 13, 2025, Spring semester ends; Graduation Ceremony at Tyson Events Center
      6:00 - All Programs
    12. 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
  9. 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.