Date: March 9, 2026
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 | Justin Daale | open | 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

Merlyn Kathol, Director of Financial Aid | Holly Olson, College Now Administrative Program Coordinator | Nikki Wilkerson, College Now Specialist

  1. Call Meeting to Order - Linnea Fletcher
  2. Roll Call of Directors - Brenda Wright
  3. Oral Communications
  4. Written Communications
  5. Consent Items
    1. The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held February 9, 2026
    2. The Financial Report for February 2026 in addendum MAR 26 1, pages 1-7.
    3. A list of General Fund bills in addendum MAR 26 8-25, pages . Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
    4. The Personnel Report Regular Appointments in addendum MAR-26-3a, page 26. The Temporary Employee list in addendum MAR 26 3b, page 27. Additional Personnel Report may be presented at the meeting.
    5. Application and Certificate for Payment #1 in the amount of $16,829.50 to Metro Electric for Building A Generator Project in addendum MAR 26 4, pages 28.
    6. Application and Certificate for Payment #2 in the amount of $5,820.00 to Metro Electric for Building A Generator Project in addendum MAR 26 5, pages 29.
    7. Terry Murrell traveling to PTK Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, March 25-27,
      Motion needed for Consent Items
  6. Administrative Reports
    1. Board of Directors Resignation in addendum MAR 26 6, page 30. Motion Needed Terry Murrell
    2. Appoint Board Member in addendum MAR 26 7, page 31. Motion Needed Terry Murrell
    3. College Now Report and 2026-2027 Contracts in addendum MAR 26 8, pages 32-44. Motion Needed Darin Moeller Holly Olson Nikki Wilkerson
    4. Networking/Cyber Security Purchase Update in addendum MAR 26 9, pages 47-48. Motion Needed Darin Moeller Christina Brandon
    5. Instructional Program Report in addendum MAR 26 10, pages 49-51. Motion Needed Darin Moeller
    6. FY27 Tuition, Fees, and Other Charges in addendum MAR 26 11, pages 52-56. Motion Needed Troy Jasman Darin Moeller
    7. Entrance 3 – 4 Paving Improvements Project Bids in addendum MAR 26 12, pages 57-59. Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    8. Second Reading Board Policy Updates in addendum MAR 26 13, page 60-62. Motion Needed Frank Arpan Revathi Vongsiprasom
    9. Federal Funding Profile in addendum MAR 26 14, page 63. Erin Volk
    10. Proposed Published Budget for FY27 in addendum MAR-24-18, pages x. The administrative recommendation is to publish the FY27 Budget in the Sioux City Journal on March 24, 2026, and to hold the public hearing at the Board meeting on April 13, 2026, at 4:00 pm, WITCC, 38491 Hwy. 175 North, Mapleton, Iowa, with the certification to be completed prior to April 30, 2026. In case of inclement weather, a telephonic Board meeting will be held on April 14, 2026, in room A507 Kiser Building, Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, Iowa, in addendum MAR 26 15, pages 64-69. Motion Needed
    11. Community Colleges for Iowa Update Tricia Sutherland
    12. President Report
      1. Legislative Update
      2. WITCC In the News in addendum MAR 26 16, pages 70-81
      3. Other Terry Murrell
  7. Unfinished Business
    1. Individual Board Member Comments
    2. April 29, 2026 - WITStock 2026 – Sioux City Campus
      For complete Sports schedule visit witcomets.com
      For more information about Student Activities on Campus, check out the Campus Calendar at witcc.edu/calendar.
  8. 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.