Doni Bartley

The board conducted the election of officers for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including the chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, and treasurer. Members also adopted the 2026-2027 board meeting schedule and discussed assignments for representatives to the Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association. Additionally, the board addressed a potential conflict of interest regarding a legislative committee role.

The board discussed the proposed exempt-adjunct teaching pathway and faculty participation in institutional decision-making. Action items included the authorization of General Obligation Promissory Notes for two fiscal series and the approval of the budget and public hearing legal notice for the upcoming fiscal year. Reports were provided on graduation statistics, an employee wellness challenge, faculty recognition, enrollment metrics, Milwaukee PBS philanthropic and programming achievements, and legislative matters including the state budget surplus. Additionally, the board reviewed the preliminary capital equipment budget, an apprenticeship program transition, student satisfaction survey results, and the annual academic program review cycle.

The board meeting included several financial and administrative approvals. Key topics discussed and approved were the sale of general obligation promissory notes for series 2026-2027 A, B, and C, authorization for fiscal year 2026-2027 renovation and remodeling capital projects, adoption of the three-year facilities plan, establishment of fiscal year 2026-2027 reserves, authorization of contingency payments of bills and contract awards, and approval of the compensation recommendation for administrators and staff.

The board agenda includes discussions on the issuance of various General Obligation Promissory Notes for fiscal year 2026-2027, the approval of renovation and remodeling projects, the adoption of the three-year facilities plan, and the establishment of reserves. Additionally, the meeting will cover compensation recommendations for both administrators and staff and those covered by collective bargaining agreements, the adoption of the annual budget, policy retirement for consensual relationships, and various administrative reports. A closed session is planned to discuss the President's contract, compensation, and performance goals.

The meeting featured a presentation of the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget and activity plan. Key discussion topics included revenue sources primarily derived from property taxes, state funding, and student fees, as well as an overview of expenditure categories, which are largely comprised of wages, benefits, and compensation. Additional budget items covered were special revenue funds, debt service requirements, capital equipment investments, and capital improvement and construction projects.