Date: Monday, April 11, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: WITCC Campus – Denison, Board Room B3

WITCC Mission

As a comprehensive community college, our mission is to provide quality education and to economically enhance the communities we serve.

Board Members

Present: Russell Wray, Vice President | Neal Adler | Bill Anderson | Tricia Sutherland | Jeremy Ogle | Al Aymar | Derrick Franck
Brenda Wright, Board Secretary
Absent: Linnea Fletcher

Administration:

Terry Murrell, College President | Juline Albert, VP of Learning | Troy Jasman, VP of Finance and Administrative Services | Darin Moeller, Executive Dean of Instruction | Mike Logan, Dean of Information Technology | Jackie Plendl, Dean of Human Resources | Tawnya Beermann, Dean of Students | Christina Brandon, Associate Dean of Recruitment

Presenters:

Jessica Garcia, Director of Denison Campus and Southern Service Area | Carmen Wilson, Associate Dean, Corporate College | Andrea Rohlena, Director of Marketing | Yeseni Garcia, LPN student | Gabriela “Gabe” Cambray, HVAC student | Anna Boettger, RN student

Item

Vice President, Russell Wray called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm. 

Russell Wray informed the board of the publication of the Board Vacancy for District III. It was published in the Sioux City Journal on March 26, 2022.

Russell also asked the board to consider a nomination for the board vacancy. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to nominate Blanca Martinez for the position. Neal Adler seconded the nomination All in favor. Motion carried. Blanca was given the Oath of Office by Board Secretary, Brenda Wright

An Election of Officers was held. Derrick Franck nominated Russell Wray as President of the Board of Directors. Jeremy Ogle seconded the nomination. Derrick asked for the acceptance of nominations to close. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Russell Wray then asked for nominations for Vice President begin. Derrick Franck nominated Tricia Sutherland. It was seconded by Neal Adler. All were in favor and motion was carried.
Russell Wray took the seat as President of the Board. The term for President and Vice President will end at the next organizational meeting on 12/12/22.

Brenda Wright took a roll call of directors

No oral communications were brought before the Board.

No written communications were presented to the Board

Consent Items

  • The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held March 14, 2022
  • The Financial Report for March 2022 in addendum APR-22-2, pages 2-8
  • A list of General Fund bills in addendum APR-22-3, pages 9-32. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting
  • The Personnel Report Regular Appointments in addendum APR-21-4a, pages 33-34. The Community and Continuing Education instructor list in addendum APR-22-4b, pages 35-36. Additional Personnel Report may be presented at the meeting.
  • Application and Certificate for Payment #4 in the amount of $46,662.25 to Sewalson for Sun Ridge Court Retaining Wall Improvements Project in addendum APR-22-5, pages 37-39

Russell asked for a motion to approve the Consent Items. Derrick Franck made a. motion to approve and it was seconded by Jeremy Ogle. Derrick asked about one particular check and Troy explained that it was for reimbursement for training dollars.

Administrative Reports

Jessica Garcia introduced two students from the Denison campus. Gabe and Yeseni talked about their great experiences on the campus and how much they have enjoyed their time at WITCC. Jessica then reported on the different activities on the Denison campus.

Andrea reporting on the branding research we’ve been conducting on campus with employees, students, board members, adjuncts, etc. Andrea asked for funding to continue research. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve the funding and Bill Anderson seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion was carried.

Terry Murrell presented to the board an opportunity to rename the Advanced Sciences Building to the Dr. Robert L. Rasmus Advanced Sciences Building. Derrick Franck made a motion and it was seconded by Neal Adler. All were in favor. Motion carried.

Jackie brought the proposed 2023-2024 College Calendar to the Board. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve and Neal Adler seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion was carried.

Darin Moeller and Carmen Wilson presented the Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program 260E for Cold Link Logistics Sioux City, LLC. Tricia Sutherland made a motion to approve the 260E and it was seconded by Neal Adler. All were in favor. Motion carried.

Carmen also presented the Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program 260E for Monogram Quality Foods, LLC. Derrick Franck made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Neal Adler. All were in favor. Motion carried.

Carmen is also asking to approve the Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program 260E for Smithfield Packaged Meat Corp. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve the 260E and it was seconded by Derrick Franck. All were in favor and the motion was carried.

Carmen Wilson is requesting permission to publish the notice to go to bond for the Multiple NJTP Resolutions and Agreements. Derrick Franck made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Neal Adler. All were in favor and the motion was carried.

Darin Moeller brought forward a request to purchase low fidelity and high-fidelity manikins for the Cherokee Nursing Lab Equipment. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Tricia Sutherland. All were in favor and the motion was carried.

Troy Jasman is proposing a project to make improvements to the Sun Ridge Court Parking Lot. A public hearing was held in January. We received two bids. It is recommended that we accept the low bid from Barkley Asphalt. Tricia Sutherland made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Jeremy Ogle. All in favor and the motion was carried.

Item

Troy Jasman presented the Contingency Change Order for the Cherokee Nursing Simulation Project. A couple changes are needed and we can use the contingency funds. Neal Adler made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Bill Anderson. All were in favor and the motion was carried.

Troy also presented a proposal to purchase a piece of property adjacent to the Denison campus. This would be used for the Career Academy with the Denison Community Schools. Terry has worked with the land owner and we have a tentative agreement upon board approval. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve the purchase and it was seconded by Derrick Franck. All were in favor and the motion was carried.

Derrick Franck reported that the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees (IACCT) did not meet this month and that there were also no legislative updates to report.

Terry Murrell reported on:

  • Legislative Update – waiting on Senate to see where we are at for funding.
  • IACCT Conference is July 20-22. In Sioux city. Brenda will be reaching out to see who needs hotel accommodations.
  • PTK won the #1 chapter in the world. Will plan on advertising this.

Motion bill/Jeremy
Roll Call

Bill Anderson made a motion to go into Executive/Closed Session to discuss strategy with legal counsel on a matter presently in litigation, where its disclosure would be prejudice or disadvantage the position of the College in that litigation. Jeremy Ogle seconded the motion. A roll call was taken by Brenda Wright. In attendance: Russell Wray, Neal Adler, Bill Anderson, Tricia Sutherland, Jeremy Ogle, Al Aymar, and Derrick Franck. Absent, Linnea Fletcher

Upon returning to Open session, Derrick Franck made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Bill Anderson seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried. Bill Anderson. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Tricia Sutherland. All were in favor. Meeting adjourned at 5:25 pm.