Date: November 10, 2025
Time: 4:00pm
Location: WITCC Sioux City Campus, Board Room A507
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

Carmen Wilson, Associate Dean - Corporate College | Mark Munger, General Manager for KWIT | Skip Perley, President, Innovate Siouxland and retired CEO, Thompson Solutions Group | Ben Knoepfler, Vice President, Innovate Siouxland Inc. and Owner of Knoepfler Chevrolet & Board Member Siouxland Public Media | Renae Billings, Treasurer, Innovate Siouxland Inc. and Vice-Chair Iowa’s West Coast Initiative and Economic Development Manager for the City of Sioux City | Michelle Bostinelos, Secretary, Innovate Siouxland Inc. and Chair Iowa’s West Coast Initiative and Executive Director SIMPCO

  1. Call Meeting to Order Linnea Fletcher
  2. Roll Call of Directors Brenda Wright
  3. Oral Communications
  4. Written Communications
    1. Thank You – South Sioux City Community Schools in addendum NOV 25 1, page 1
  5. Consent Items
    1. The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held October 13, 2025
    2. The Financial Report for October 2025 in addendum NOV-25-2, pages 2-9
    3. A list of General Fund bills in addendum NOV-25-3, pages 10-29. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
    4. The Personnel Report Regular Appointments in addendum NOV-25-4a, page 30. The Community and Continuing Education instructor list in addendum NOV-25-4b, page 31. Additional Personnel Report may be presented at the meeting.
      Motion needed for Consent Items
  6. Administrative Reports
    1. Innovation Center in addendum NOV 25 5, pages 32-33 Revathi Vongsiprasom Mark Munger Skip Perley Ben Knoepfler Renae Billings Michelle Bostinelos
    2. Innovate Siouxland, Inc. Fiscal Management Service Agreement in addendum NOV 25 6, pages 34-38. Motion Needed Troy Jasman Revathi Vongsiprasom
    3. Building B Chiller Project Request in addendum NOV 25 7, pages 39-41. Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    4. Staff Development Program Annual Report in addendum NOV 25 8, pages 42-43. Jackie Plendl
    5. Education Association Negotiating Team in addendum NOV 25 9, page 44. Motion Needed Jackie Plendl
    6. Federal Grants Update in addendum NOV 25 10, pages 45-52. Frank Arpan Revathi Vongsiprasom
    7. SBDC Sub Contract with Iowa State University in addendum NOV 25 11, pages 53-81. Motion Needed Darin Moeller Carmen Wilson
    8. SBDC Amendment No. 2 Agreement with Iowa State University in addendum NOV 25 12, pages 82-150. Motion Needed Darin Moeller Carmen Wilson
    9. 260G ACE Nursing Program – Cherokee Regional Medical Center in addendum NOV 25 13, pages 151-160. Motion Needed Darin Moeller Carmen Wilson
    10. Police Science Simulator Purchase Request in addendum NOV 25 14, page 161-166. Motion Needed Darin Moeller
    11. ACCT Report Out Russell Wray Linnea Fletcher Hanna Reinders Tricia Sutherland
    12. President Report Terry Murrell
      1. Holiday Reception
      2. IASB Board Training
        1. Thursday, Dec. 4 | 5:30–7 p.m.
        2. Thursday, Dec. 18 | 5:30–7 p.m.
        3. Thursday, Jan. 8 | 5:30–7 p.m.
      3. WITCC In the News in addendum NOV 25 15, pages 167-168.
      4. Other 
  7. Executive/Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code sec.21.5(1)(c) to discuss strategy with legal counsel on a matter presently in litigation, where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the College in that litigation. Motion Needed
  8. Return to Open Session – Roll Call of Directors
  9. Action on Approval of Settlement Agreement Motion Needed
  10. Unfinished Business
    1. Individual Board Member comments
    2. November 10 – The Origins of the Vietnam War – Cargill Auditorium – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    3. November 11 – Veterans Day Flag Ceremony and Veterans Panel – Cargill Auditorium – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
    4. November 12 – Supporting Veterans and their Families (Lunch provided) – Robert E. Dunker Center, room W108 – 12:00 am – 1:30 pm
    5. November 12 – Basketball – Highland Community College Kansas @ WIT – 7:00 pm
    6. November 22 – Basketball – North Platte Community College @ WIT – 3:00 pm
    7. November 25 – Basketball – North Iowa Area Community College @ WIT – 7:30 pm
    8. November 27-28 – College Closed – Thanksgiving Break
    9. December 6 – Basketball – Northeast Community College @ WIT – 3:00 pm
    10. December 8 – Basketball – Kansas City Kansas Community College @ WIT – 7:00 pm
    11. December 17 – Basketball – Ellsworth Community College @ WIT – 7:30 pm
    12. December 23 – Last day of Fall Semester
    13. December 24-January 2 – College Closed – Winter Break
    14. January 5, 2026 – Offices Open
    15. January 12 – Spring 2026 Semester Begins
      For complete Sports schedule, click here
      For more information about Student Activities on Campus, check out the Campus Calendar here
  11. Adjournment Motion Needed

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