Kristin Towers Brookover

The Board discussed and reviewed various agenda items, including human resources reports, the first reading of Board policy Chapter 1, and collective bargaining agreements with the Higher Educational Association and the Educational Services Association. Additionally, the Board considered pay rates for administrative, professional, confidential clerical, and Trail Point support staff. Several resolutions were presented concerning workforce training and economic development training contracts, as well as new jobs training agreements under the Code of Iowa. The Board also covered curriculum activity summaries, operating agreements, and strategic plans.

The Board meeting included several key discussion items such as the review of human resources reports and personnel actions, revisions to Board Policy BD104 regarding Board Officers, and the appointment of a new Board Treasurer. The Board also reviewed and accepted Student Activities Council budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Furthermore, multiple resolutions were approved to execute and deliver workforce training and economic development contracts with various Iowa-based organizations, and the Board took action regarding the termination of specific non-probationary continuing teacher contracts.

The board conducted a public hearing and subsequent meeting focusing on the adoption of the FY2027 General and Plant Fund budgets. Key agenda items included approving the FY2027 tuition and fee schedule, updating the DMACC Foundation's short-term investment policy, and establishing an operating agreement for the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families. Additionally, the board addressed personnel matters, including the termination of specific probationary and non-probationary teacher contracts due to funding constraints, received updates on strategic planning and enrollment, and reviewed a proposed schedule for board policy revisions.

The Board of Directors held a budget work session, a public hearing, and a regular board meeting. Key discussion topics included presentations on benefits, enrollment trends, and the proposed FY 2027 budget. The Board reviewed plans and authorized the filing of budget proposals, considered legacy plaza greenspace improvements, and approved various workforce training and economic development contracts with multiple entities. Additionally, the Board approved the renewal of several Accelerated Career Education programs, including Culinary Arts, Mortuary Science, and Nursing, and discussed financial, presidential, and committee reports.

The Dmacc Collegewide Plan outlines high-impact, institution-level goals and objectives for the coming year, operationalizing the college's strategic pillars to foster excellence, innovation, strength, sustainability, success, and engagement, and to improve student outcomes and responsiveness to environmental changes. Key focus areas include enhancing 'Velocity and Affordability' by modernizing degree requirements to reduce costs and time to completion. It also aims for 'Adult Learner Expansion' through coordinated strategies for both credit and noncredit programs to increase access and economic mobility. Additionally, the plan seeks to 'Build an Aligned and Engaged Institution' by optimizing physical resources, organizational structures, and institutional culture to promote trust, clarity, and shared ownership.