Carrie Arnold

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.

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.