Date: September 8, 2025
Time: 4:00pm
Location: WITCC Denison Campus, 11 N 35th Street, Denison, Iowa - Room G3
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 | Erin Volk, Vice President of Learning | Frank Arpan, Vice President of Student Success | 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

Presenters

Sandy Velasquez, Director of Denison Campus and Southern Service Area

  1. Call Meeting to Order Linnea Fletcher
  2. Roll Call of Directors Brenda Wright
  3. Oral Communications
  4. Written Communications
    1. Thank You - Diocesan Ministries in addendum SEP-25-1, page 1
  5. Consent Items
    1. The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held August 11, 2025
    2. The Financial Report for August 2025 in addendum SEP-25-2, pages 2-8.
    3. A list of General Fund bills in addendum SEP-25-3, pages 9-27. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
    4. The Personnel Report Regular Appointments in addendum SEP-25-4a, pages 28-29. The Community and Continuing Education instructor list in addendum SEP-25-4b, pages 30. Additional Personnel Report may be presented at the meeting.
    5. Application and Certificate for Payment #3 in the amount of $28,546.92 to Thompson Solutions Group for the Cherokee Chiller Replacement Project in addendum SEP-25-5, pages 31-32.
    6. Application and Certificate for Payment #4 in the amount of $207,540.80 to Bainbridge Construction LLC for the Ring Road Paving Improvements Project in addendum SEP-25-6, pages 33-35.
    7. Application and Certificate for Payment #12 in the amount of $163,942.21 to Story Construction Co. for the Denison Regional Academy Project in addendum SEP-25-7, pages 36-41.
      Motion needed for Consent Items
  6. Administrative Reports
    1. Naming of Denison Career Academy Building in addendum SEP 25 8, pages 42-43. Motion Needed Terry Murrell
    2. Denison and Southern Service Area Update in addendum SEP 25 9, pages 44-45 Erin Volk Sandy Velasquez
    3. WITCC Scholarship Schedule for 2026 – 2027 in addendum SEP 25 10, pages 46-50. Motion Needed Christina Brandon
    4. Board Policy Updates - 1st Reading in addendum SEP 25 11, page 51. Jackie Plendl Erin Volk
    5. 260E Preliminary Agreement – VT Industries in addendum SEP 25 12, pages 52-59. Motion Needed Darin Moeller Carmen Wilson
    6. 260E Preliminary Agreement – L&L Builders in addendum SEP 25 13, pages 60-67. Motion Needed Darin Moeller Carmen Wilson
    7. FY26 Open Purchase Orders in addendum SEP 25 14, page 68. Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    8. ISCAP Solvency Ratio in addendum SEP 25 15, page 69. Troy Jasman
    9. Ruegger Lease Extension in addendum SEP 25 16, pages 70-71. Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    10. WITCC Cherokee Campus Chiller Replacement Project – Substantial Completion in addendum SEP 25 17, pages 72-75. Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    11.  
    12. President Report Terry Murrell
      1. Enrollment
      2. WITCC In the News in addendum SEP 25 16, pages 76-95
      3. 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. Individual Board Member comments
    2. September 10 –Women’s Soccer – Iowa Western NJCAA - @ WIT – 3:00 pm
    3. September 10 – Men’s Soccer – Minnesota West TC - @ WIT – 4:00 pm
    4. September 13 – Women’s Soccer – Dordt Varsity - @ WIT – 2:00 pm
    5. September 13 – Men’s Soccer – Parkland CC - @ WIT – 5:00 pm
    6. September 14 – Men’s Soccer – Patrick & Henry CC - @ WIT – 5:00 pm
    7. September 16 – Women’s Soccer – Indian Hills - NJCAA - @ WIT – 3:00 pm
    8. September 17 – Volleyball – Kirkwood CC - @ WIT – 6:00 pm
    9. September 17 – Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
    10. September 22 – Volleyball – Minnesota West - @ WIT – 1:00 pm
    11. September 22 – Volleyball – Morningside JV - @ WIT – 6:00 pm
    12. September 24 – Women’s Soccer – Northeast CC - @ WIT – 1:30 pm
    13. September 24 – Men’s Soccer – Northeast CC - @ WIT – 3:30 pm
    14. September 30 – Volleyball – Ellsworth - @ WIT – 7:00 pm
    15. October 1 – Women’s Soccer – NIACC - @ WIT – 1:30 pm
    16. October 1 – Men’s Soccer – NIACC - @ WIT – 3:30 pm
    17. October 4 – Women’s Soccer – Marshalltown CC - @ WIT – 1:30 pm
    18. October 4 – Men’s Soccer – Marshalltown CC - @ WIT – 3:30 pm
    19. October 8 – Women’s Soccer – Dakota County TC - @ WIT – 2:00 pm
    20. October 8 – Men’s Soccer – Dakota County TC - @ WIT – 4:00 pm
    21. October 13 – Volleyball – Briar Cliff JV - @ WIT – TBD
    22. October 15 – Women’s Soccer – Central CC - @ WIT – 1:30 pm
    23. October 15 – Men’s Soccer – Central (NE) CC - @ WIT – 4:00 pm
    24. October 15 – Volleyball – DMACC - @ WIT – 6:00 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

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