Date: April 13, 2026
Time: 4:00pm
Location: WITCC Mapleton Campus, 38491 Hwy. 175 North, Mapleton, Iowa
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 | Gary Jordan | 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 or Denison Campus and Southern Service Area | Ben Mohning, Four Plus Program Director | Carmen Wilson, Associate Dean Corporate College

  1. Call Meeting to Order - Linnea Fletcher
  2. Roll Call of Directors - Brenda Wright
  3. Public Hearing for Published Budget – Published in Sioux City Journal on March 24, 2026
  4. Oral Communications
  5. Written Communications
  6. Consent Items
    1. The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held March 9, 2026
    2. The Financial Report for March 2026 in addendum APR 26 1, pages 1-7.
    3. A list of General Fund bills in addendum APR 26 2, pages 8-19. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
    4. The Personnel Report Regular Appointments in addendum APR-26-3a, page 20. The Temporary Employee list in addendum APR 26 3b, page 21. Additional Personnel Report may be presented at the meeting.
    5. Application and Certificate for Payment #1 in the amount of $31,610.84 to CW Suter Services for the Building B Chiller Project in addendum APR 26 4, pages 22-23.
    6. Application and Certificate for Payment #2 in the amount of $101,456.18 to CW Suter Services for the Building B Chiller Project in addendum APR 26 5, pages 24-26.
      Motion needed for Consent Items
  7. Administrative Reports
    1. Mapleton and Southern Service Area Update in addendum APR 26 6, pages 27-28. Erin Volk Sandy Velasquez
    2. Published Budget in addendum APR 26 7, pages 29-32. Motion Needed Troy Jasman
    3. Board Policy Update – First Reading in addendum APR 26 8, pages 33-40. Revathi Vongsiprasom Ben Mohning
    4. Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program 260E – Lopez Foods in addendum APR 26 9, pages 41-88 Motion Needed Carmen Wilson Darin Moeller
    5. Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program 260E – Seaboard Triumph Foods in addendum APR 26 10, pages 89-156 Motion Needed
    6. Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program 260E – VT Industries in addendum APR 26 11, pages 157-205. Motion Needed Carmen Wilson Darin Moeller
    7. 260E 2026-1 Multiple Project Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program in addendum APR 26 12 pages 206-374. Motion Needed Carmen Wilson Darin Moeller
    8. Equipment Purchase Request – Networking and Cyber Security Servers in addendum APR 26 13, pages 375-377. Motion Needed Darin Moeller Christina Brandon
    9. Community Colleges for Iowa Update Tricia Sutherland
    10. President Report
      1. Legislative Update
      2. WITCC In the News in addendum APR 26 14, pages 378-395.
      3. Other
        Terry Murrell
  8. Executive Session
    Closed Session under Iowa Code Sections 21.5(1)(i) and 21.9: To discuss the professional competency of the candidates being considered for the position of WITCC President, as necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to the candidates’ reputations, and to discuss strategy as to employment conditions.
  9. Unfinished Business
    1. Individual Board Member comments
    2. April 29, 2026, WITSTOCK – 6:00 – 12:00 am – Sioux City Campus
    3. May 8, 2026, Spring semester ends; Commencement Ceremony at Tyson Events Center • 6:00 – Spring Commencement Ceremony
    4. May 11, 2026, Retiree Reception at Coffee Spot, 9:00 – 10:30 am
    5. May 11, 2026, Employee Appreciation Lunch in Overlook Café, 11:00 – 1:00 pm
    6. May 18, 2026, Board of Directors Meeting will be on the Sioux City Campus at 4:00 pm and a Retiree Dinner following at 5:30 pm in L136.
      For complete Sports schedule visit witcomets.com
      For more information about Student Activities on Campus, check out the Campus Calendar at witcc.edu/calendar.
  10. 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.