Blackhawk Technical College

The meeting commenced with public comment regarding a resignation and a shared email, followed by special reports including a student activity report, recognition of retirees, presentation of demographic and educational data, and an update on Rock University High School. Key discussions included a postponed resolution to appoint successor trustees for a Post Employment Benefits Trust, following a suggestion to add a trustee, requiring consultation with legal counsel. The Finance Committee recommended approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 audit report, which was subsequently approved by the Board. Additionally, the Board approved the consent agenda items covering the October 2025 meeting minutes, current bills for October and November 2025, training contracts for November and December, and confirmation of an instructional employment contract.

The meeting agenda included special reports from the Student Representative, the BTC Foundation, enrollment projections for Spring 2026, and the annual report on Tax Incremental Districts. The consent agenda covered the approval of current bills, training contracts, and confirmations of annual contracts for several instructors. The main action item involved the adoption of a resolution to appoint successor trustees for the Post Employment Benefits Trust and the Trust Amendment. Information items included a quarterly financial report, the President's update covering engagement, events, and construction projects, and a report on staff changes such as a new manager position and a technician retirement.

The meeting included several reports such as the Student Representative report, recognition of retirees, and updates on college metrics including population, graduation, matriculation, and dual credit figures. Key actions involved the adoption of a resolution to appoint Successor Trustees of the Post Employment Benefits Trust and the Trust Amendment, as well as the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit Report. Discussion topics included the financial statement and the President's update covering engagement, upcoming events, communications, and construction projects. Information was also provided regarding numerous staff changes, including new hires, resignations, and retirements, alongside updates from various WTCS consortiums.

The meeting included special reports such as the Student Representative report, recognition of retirees, and updates on the college district population, high school graduation rates, matriculation, dual credit programs, and Rock University High School. The consent agenda covered approval of meeting minutes, current bills, training contracts, and confirmation of an annual contract for a Human Resource Management Instructor. Action items involved the adoption of a resolution to appoint successor trustees of the Post Employment Benefits Trust and the Trust Amendment, and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit Report. Information and discussion items included the financial statement and the President's update, covering community and internal engagement, college and upcoming events, other communications, and construction projects.

The meeting included a student activity report, a Fall 2025 Enrollment Report, and a review of the 2024-25 Outcomes-Based Funding Report. The board approved the sale of General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025B, and resolutions to adjust district reserves and designated fund balances. Modifications to the Fiscal Year 24-25 and 25-26 Budgets were also approved. Additionally, the board approved the transfer of funds to increase the Health Plan Premiums Budget. The June and August Financial Statement Report was reviewed, and information on solar panel installation from Greenlink Solar Solutions was presented. Staff changes were also reviewed. The meeting adjourned to a closed session to conduct the President's Annual Review, followed by approval of Dr. Tracy Pierner's Amended Contract for FY 2025-26.