Board Minutes - August 11, 2025 - Western Iowa Tech Community College

Date: August 11, 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

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

Steven Garcia, Director of Outreach and Residence Life | Haseeb Sajid, Verizon Camp | Maddy Olson, Culinary Camp | Landen Schuetz, Culinary Camp

Items

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

Roll Call of Directors taken by Brenda Wright

Linnea Fletcher opened the Public Hearing for the 2025 WITCC Building A Generator Project. Notice was published in the Sioux City Journal on July 26, 2025. No comments were brought forward. The Public Hearing was then closed.

Linnea Fletcher opened the floor for any Oral Communications. Dave Bernstein spoke about meeting transparency.

There were no Written Communications brought to the board.

Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve the Consent Items. Hanna seconded the motion. No comments were presented, all were in favor and the motion carried.

Christina Brandon introduced three student Summer Camp participants. Each one talked about what they learned at the camps and their favorite part of the camp. Christina also talked about the various camps that were offered this summer.

Erin Volk presented the RISC Survey Results. This survey is administered every other spring term.

Darin Moeller presented a proposal to purchase some trainers for the Aviation Mechanic program. There are twelve trainers that were sent out for bid. Two quotes were received. Hanna Reinders made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Jeremy Ogle. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Troy Jasman presented the Bank Depositories. This shows the maximum balance we can carry in any given account. The balances shown are the same as last year. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Micah Lang. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Troy Jasman also presented the balance sheet for the FY25 Annual Report. This is unaudited and a state requirement. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Hanna Reinders. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Troy Jasman presented the FY26 Detail Budget. This is less than the published budget. It is a balanced budget. Micah Lang made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Tricia Sutherland. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Troy Jasman presented the second reading for Board Policy 400.5j, Voluntary Early Retirement. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Micah Lang. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Troy Jasman presented Change Order #7 for the Denison Regional Academy Project. Hanna Reinders made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Jeremy Ogle. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Troy Jasman presented a Project Closeout for the 2024 Soccer Field Improvements Project. The project is completed and we are very happy with the results. The project came in 11% lower than projected. Hanna Reinders made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Mary Parker. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Terry Murrell gave his President Report. He talked about the October Board Retreat will be an all-day retreat. Terry also asked that if any board members were interested in attending the Annual Chamber dinner, so please let him know.

Tricia Sutherland informed the board that the next Community Colleges for Iowa meeting would be on August 28. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Hanna Reinders. All were in favor and the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:43 pm.

The next regular scheduled board meeting will be Monday, September 8, 2025, at 4:00 pm on the Denison campus.