Caitlin Lehr

The committee held a closed session to discuss base wage negotiations with the Blackhawk Technical Faculty Federation and to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees. Following the closed session, the committee reviewed the compensation proposal for the 2026-2027 academic year, which included recommendations for below-midpoint adjustments, a part-time wage increase, and an across-the-board wage increase for full-time staff.

The meeting agenda includes several key discussion topics, such as a student representative report, the recognition of a retiree, and a presentation on the Green County Strategic Project Plan. Action items involve the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and setting a date for its public hearing, approval of out-of-state tuition remission, authorization for the sale of a CNC machine, and approval of a leasing agreement for Beloit College Peet Hall. Policy revisions for student organizations and mission/vision values will be addressed. Additionally, the board will review financial statements, receive updates on open meeting laws, discuss the president's report on college engagement and construction, and review staff changes and consortium updates.

The board meeting included several special reports, such as a student activity report, a review of competitive event results from the Professional Agriculture Students organization, a progress update on web content accessibility guidelines, and a presentation on the Green County Report. The board approved items including training contracts, grant awards, and annual faculty contract renewals. Action items included the authorization to sell the 2-acre Sunny Lane property, the approval of the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, and the selection of a Distinguished Alumni Award nominee. Additionally, the board reviewed financial statements, quarterly reports, and staff changes. Updates were provided regarding the District Board Association, the dissolution of the Insurance Trust, and the renaming of the Marketing Council to the Branding Committee.

The meeting included special reports covering student activities, state leadership conference results, and the strategic plan for 2026. The board processed a consent agenda including training contracts and instructional employment confirmations. Action items involved the approval of modifications to the fiscal year 2025-26 budget and a land lease agreement with W. Hughes Farm GP. Additionally, the board reviewed policy B-305 regarding the annual meeting, examined the February financial statement, received reports on staff changes, and discussed updates regarding the Insurance Trust.

The agenda includes several special reports covering a student representative update, conference results for professional agriculture students, an accessibility update, and a Green County report. Action items comprise the approval of current bills, contract trainings, acceptance of grant awards, and the issuance of annual contract renewals for full-time faculty. Additionally, the board will consider listing the 2-acre Sunny Lane property for sale, the 2026-29 strategic plan, and the distinguished alumni award nominee. Information items include financial statements, quarterly reports, a presidential update regarding community engagement and construction projects, staff personnel changes, and consortium updates.