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Aug 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Chippewa Valley Technical College Regular Board Meeting
The board discussed several key items, including a report on the Neillsville property sale proceeds and an extensive presentation on student success data covering enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. The board toured the newly remodeled Student Services facilities at the Business Education Center. Consent agenda items included personnel changes and financial reports. Action items addressed and approved included international travel for study abroad purposes, remodeling projects for the River Falls South Education Center and the Business Education Center Welcome Center, and the issuance of General Obligation Promissory Notes. Additionally, the board received updates on the upcoming board retreat, recent college events, and ongoing community engagement and legislative funding discussions.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting covered various agenda items, including personnel matters (new hires, adjunct instructors, and retirements), financial reports, and contract approvals. Key action items involved approving the sale of $6,200,000 general obligation promissory notes (Series 2025A) at a 3.0657% interest rate for capital equipment and remodeling, authorizing the issuance of up to $1,500,000 in general obligation promissory notes (Series 2025B) for a Business Education Center remodel, and approving naming rights for the Transportation Education Center diesel bay. The meeting also included reports on a board appointment hearing, the District Board Association winter meeting and legislative visits, and a college update covering campus activities, community involvement, and WTCS updates.
Dec 4, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board Regular Board Meeting
The meeting included reports from the Student Association, Applied Technology Center, and a program presentation on Farm Business and Production Management. Key discussion points included the program's teaching methods, future-proofing strategies, and scholarship opportunities. The consent agenda covered minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting, personnel matters, financial reports, and WSCE contract reports. Action items included approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance of promissory notes for facility improvements and capital equipment, approval of the FY24 audit, and approval of a revised employee and district board travel and expense policy. The President's report covered campus activities, community involvement, and WTCS updates. Finally, the board discussed their community involvement and provided updates on their activities.
Oct 21, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting included a review of the IT department's current state and future plans, a program presentation on the welding program's high graduate employment rate and average salary, and various personnel matters including new hires, resignations, and retirements. Financial reports were reviewed and approved, along with several contracts for services. The board established the tax levy, approved the FY24 annual vendor spend review report, and approved budget appropriation adjustments. International travel for student programs was approved. The president's report covered various events, community involvement, and budget updates, including a decision to discontinue new starts for the machine tool program due to low enrollment and a focus on industry needs. An executive session was held to discuss employment and legal counsel matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
