Date: May 14, 2025
Time: 3:00pm
Location: WITCC Sioux City Campus, Room RHK A507, Boardroom
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
Carmen Wilson, Associate Dean – Corporate College | Sima Dabir, Associate Dean, Arts & Sciences | Jennifer McCune, Student Leadership Coordinator | Ben Mohning, Four Plus Program Director

  1. Call Meeting to Order Linnea Fletcher
  2. Roll Call of Directors Brenda Wright
  3. Oral Communications
  4. Written Communications
    1. Thank You – Bill Lyle Family in addendum MAY 25 1, page 1
  5. Consent Items
    1. The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held April 14, 2025
    2. The Financial Report for April 2025 in addendum MAY-25-2, pages 2-9
    3. A list of General Fund bills in addendum MAY-25-3, pages 10-28. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
    4. The Personnel Report Regular Appointments in addendum MAY-25-4a, page 29. The Community and Continuing Education instructor list in Item Presenter addendum MAY-25-4b, page 30. Additional Personnel Report may be presented at the meeting.
    5. Application and Certificate for Payment #8 in the amount of $755,224.35 to Story Construction Company for Denison Regional Academy Project in addendum MAY-25-5, pages 31-35
    6. Terry Murrell traveling to ACCT Leadership Congress, October 22-25, 2025, in New Orleans, LA.
    7. 25SP and 25SU Graduate Summaries in addendum MAY 25 6, pages 36-73
      Motion needed for Consent Items
  6. Administrative Reports
    1. PTK International Awards Report in addendum MAY 25 7, pages 74-75 Terry Murrell Sima Dabir
    2. Annual Community Colleges for Iowa Student Legislative Summit in addendum MAY-25-8, pages 76-79 Revathi Vongsiprasom Jennifer McCune
    3. IT Annual Report in addendum MAY 25 9, pages 80-82 Christina Brandon
    4. Student Technology Purchase in addendum MAY 25 10, page 83 Motion Needed Christina Brandon
    5. 2025-2026 Project Success Contracts in addendum MAY 25 11, pages 84-93 Motion Needed Darin Moeller Ben Mohning
    6. SBDC Subcontract 0298471 Agreement with Iowa State. University of Science and Technology in addendum MAY 25 12, pages 94-103 Motion Needed Darin Moeller Carmen Wilson
    7. 260G ACE Program Approval – Jebro in addendum MAY 25 13, pages 104-113 Motion Needed Darin Moeller Carmen Wilson
    8. 260G ACE Program Approval – Consumers Supply in addendum MAY 25 14, pages 114-123 Motion Needed Darin Moeller Carmen Wilson
    9. Board Policies – 2nd Reading in addendum MAY 25 15, pages 124-136 Motion Needed Jackie Plendl Erin Volk
    10. Change Order #6 – Denison Regional Academy Project in addendum MAY 25 16, pages 137-138 Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    11. Ring Road Paving Improvements Project Additional Work in addendum MAY 25 17, pages 139-140 Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    12. Siouxland Chamber Report Jeremy Ogle
    13. Community Colleges for Iowa Report Tricia Sutherland
    14. President Report Terry Murrell
      1. Iowa School Board Recognition Week
      2. Legislative Update
      3. WITCC In the News in addendum MAY 25 18, pages 141-145
      4. Other 
  7. Executive Session - Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) – To discuss strategy with legal counsel on present/pending litigation where disclosure would be likely to prejudice or cause disadvantage to the college Motion Needed
  8. Unfinished Business
    1. May 13, 2025, Spring semester ends; Graduation Ceremony at Tyson Events Center
      6:00 - All Programs
    2. 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.