Date: May 12, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: WITCC Sioux City Campus, Room RHK A507, Boardroom
Agenda

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

Items

Linnea Fletcher called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.

Brenda Wright took a roll call of directors.

No Oral Communications were brought to the board.

Linnea reviewed the Written Communication from the Bill Lyle family.

Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve the Consent Items and it was seconded by Micah Lang. All in favor and the motion carried.

Terry Murrell introduced Sima Dabir who talked about the awards that PTK won. Sima also introduced the PTK students.

Revathi Vongsiprasom introduced Jennifer McCune and some of the students in the Comet CLASS. Annual Community Colleges for Iowa Student Legislative Summit in February. The students met with our legislators and talked about their experiences at WIT. It was a great experience for them.

Christina Brandon presented the IT Annual Report. Christina talked about all the projects the IT team accomplishments. There are plans to look at our wireless connectivity and computers for students.

Christina also presented a request to purchase Student Technology for the next academic year. Erin Muck made a motion and Tricia Sutherland seconded the motion. All were in favor and motion carried.

Darin Moeller introduced Ben Mohning. Ben talked about how the program has expanded over the last three year. We've added new schools. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Russ Wray. All were in favor and motion carried.

Darin introduced Carmen Wilson. Carmen explained the SBDC Subcontract 0298471 Agreement with Iowa State. University of Science and Technology. This is a regular agreement that gets funding in partial payments from Iowa State University. Russ Wray made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Micah Lang. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Carmen Wilson presented the 260G ACE Program Approval with Jebro. This will allow them to sponsor 5 seats each year for 5 years. Tricia Sutherland made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Brad Griffin. All were in favor and the motion carried.

260G ACE Program Approval - Consumers Supply in addendum MAY 25 14, pages 114-123 sponsor 4 seats each year for the next 5 years. Erin Muck made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Hanna Reinders. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Jackie Plendl presented some Board Policies updates for a 2nd Reading. They are now being presented to vote. Hanna Reinders made a motion to approve and it was seconded. All were in favor and motion carried.

Troy Jasman presented Change Order #6 for the Denison Regional Academy Project. We are requesting additional work for the SIM room and also additional electrical for the paint booth. Erin Muck made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Russell Wray. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Troy Jasman also presented Ring Road Paving Improvements Project Additional Work to extend the original project a couple hundred feet. This extension would help with traffic direction for future work. The contractor agreed to use the same pricing. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Erin Muck. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Jeremy Ogle talked about the Siouxland Chamber trip. The group talked with the legislators in DC. There's a lot of uncertainty.

Tricia Sutherland gave an update on the Community Colleges for Iowa meeting. She talked about the 2-day retreat a few weeks ago. Also received some information from the two chambers. There is a proposed $7.5 million increase to the community colleges. Emily Shields is encouraging some additional training to boards on the new Quorum software used.

Terry Murrell gave a President Report:

  1. Iowa School Board Recognition Week
    1. Terry presented the board with a certificate and a coupon for the bookstore in appreciation of their work on the board.
  2. Legislative Update
    1. The budget is not final, but we are hoping for the 7 .5 million.
    2. DEI bill - a comprehensive bill. All public entities.
    3. Property tax bill - caps growth at 2% but not a lot of support for this. It probably will not get passed.
    4. Joint meeting in June. There is a recommendation to do it via Zoom. If you have strong feelings either way, please let Terry know.

Russ Wray made a motion to go into 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. Erin Muck seconded. Brenda Wright took a roll call of directors.
Present: Linnea Fletcher, Tricia Sutherland, Micah Lang, Brad Griffin, Hanna Reinders, Mary Parker, Jeremy Ogle, Russ Wray, and Erin Muck
Absent: NA

After the discussion, Jeremy made a motion to come out of Executive Session and it was seconded by Tricia Sutherland.

Brenda took a roll call of directors:
Present: Linnea Fletcher, Tricia Sutherland, Micah Lang, Brad Griffin, Hanna Reinders, Mary Parker, Jeremy Ogle, Russ Wray, and Erin Muck
Absent: NA

Linnea Fletcher asked for any board member comments. Linnea asked the board to review the upcoming events.

Russ made a motion to adjourn, and it was seconded by Micah

All were in favor and the motion was carried.

The next regular scheduled board meeting will be Monday, June 16, 2025, at 4:00 pm on the Sioux City campus in the Boardroom.

The Joint board meeting with Northwest Community College and Northwest AEA will be held via Zoom at 5:00 pm, on the Sioux City Campus.