Board Minutes - June 16, 2025 - Western Iowa Tech Community College

Date: June 16, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: WITCC Sioux City Campus
Agenda

WITCC Mission

We elevate our diverse learners and strengthen our communities through inclusive and innovative education.

Board Members

Absent: NA

Brenda Wright, Board Secretary

Administration:

Terry Murrell, College President | Troy Jasman, VP of Finance and Administrative Services | Erin Volk, Vice President of Learning | 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:
Mark Munger, General Manager, KWIT

Items

Meeting called to order by Linnea Fletcher at 4:00 pm.

Brenda Wright took the Roll Call of Directors.

Linnea Fletcher opened the floor for any Oral Communications to be brought forward to the Board. Tricia Sutherland introduced DT Magee, Executive Director or IASB (Iowa Association of School Boards). DT thanked the board for allowing Tricia assist the IASB. He also complemented our great campus.

Linnea also wished Dr. Erin Volk a happy birthday on behalf of the Board.

Linnea Fletcher reviewed the written communications with the Board.

Linnea Fletcher asked the Board to review the Consent Items. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve the Consent Items and Micah Lang. seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Tawnya Beermann presented the Graduation Report for May 2025. There was a huge crowd that filled the arena. There were over 550 students that walked. We chose to not have a commencement speaker so we could give more time to the students walking. There were 1882 credentials awarded. 50 athletes graduated. We also had a digital program with limited quantities of printed programs. Our communications program students streamed live for our YouTube channel with a record 1425 live views.

Tawnya and Christina Brandon presented the Summer Semester Credit Enrollment Report. We are comparing our numbers to Summer 2023 as Summer 24 had a large number of student athletes that started. Summer 2023 was much more comparable of our current term.

Darin Moeller presented the Project Home Agreement for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. This is our 22nd year with this agreement. This house will also be built in South Sioux City. This is an excellent opportunity for our students. Russell Wray made a motion to approve the contract and it was seconded by Tricia Sutherland. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Revathi Vongsiprasom introduced Mark Munger to present the KWIT-KOJI Fundraising Campaign results. There were over $280,000 in contributions.

Troy Jasman presented the bid to publish the Annual Report. Sergeant Bluff Advocate submitted the lowest bid. The Annual Report will be published on Aug. 2, 2025.

Troy Jasman and Erin Volk presented the lease for AEA/Cherokee Campus. Troy and Erin reviewed the lease agreement with AEA and the Cherokee WITCC campus. This will be presented at the AEA board meeting later tonight. Brad Griffin made a motion to approve the lease and it was seconded by Russell Wray. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Erin Volk reviewed the Denison Community School Amended College Now Contract. The contract was amended because of the new 28E agreement we approved in September of 2024. This new College Now contract aligns with the price adjustments we agreed on. Tricia Sutherland mode a motion to approve and it was seconded by Erin Muck. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Erin Volk presented some Board Policy Updates for a first reading. Jackie and Erin reviewed the changes to some board policies. A second reading will be brought to future meeting.

Jackie Plendl introduced Mott Pfister to talk about his experiences in the ICCLI program this past year. Jackie then nominated Dr. Frank Arpan to be the 2025-26 participant. Micah Lang mode a motion to approve and it was seconded by Hanna Reinders. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Jackie introduced Holly Olson and Wendy Ivarson to talk about their experiences in the LINC program this past year. They both talked about how great of an experience it was and how well organized it was. Jackie then nominated Amy Hueser and Ben Mohning to be the 2025-26 participants. Tricia Sutherland made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Russell Wray. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Jackie introduced Sam Pribl to talk about her experience in the Leadership Siouxland Program. Sam talked about her how great it was and she learned so much. Jackie nominated Nick Demke to be the 2025-26 participant. Brad Griffin made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Russell Wray. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Terry Murrell presented the proposed 2026 Board Meeting and Conference Schedule. The dates align with what we did this year. The June date is pending the AEA's schedule, which will be approved in December. Jermey Ogle made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Hanna. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Tricia Sutherland that there are no updates for the Community Colleges for Iowa. They have not met since our last meeting. They will meet at the conference in July. Hanna, Tricia, and Linnea all plan to attend.

Terry Murrell gave his President Report and talked about the

FY25 and FY26 Budgets
CCFI Conference Registration
- In Fort Dodge, July 9-10

Micah Lang made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Russell Wray. All in favor and the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:43pm.

The next regular scheduled board meeting will be Monday, July 14, 2025, at 4:00 pm on the Sioux City campus in the Boardroom.