Lucas Chariton

The Board approved the Single Audit Report, the 2026-2027 Capital Budget, and multiple facility renovation projects, including the D Building Bookstore and Student Life, Student Advising and Transfer Center, the CHS Fourth Floor Stairwell, C Building IT and Student Services, the Flexible Learning Lab Restroom, and the Motorcycle Safety Garage Addition. Presentations were delivered regarding Artificial Intelligence initiatives, the Outcomes Based Funding Report, and the President's report including the semi-annual board dashboard. Following a closed session for property deliberation, the Board approved the listing of the Wittenberg Campus for sale pending a market appraisal.

The board discussed key items including the authorization of $11,500,000 in capital borrowing through the issuance of Series 2026A general obligation promissory notes. Other topics included the approval of 2026-2027 employee salary and wage adjustments, modifications to student activity fees and miscellaneous charges, and review of receipts and expenditures. The meeting also addressed personnel changes, board development regarding grant success and CARES/BIT programs, and a closed session to discuss employment and performance evaluation data.

The board meeting included a student representative update regarding recent events and the approval of a new AI Developer Associate Degree program. Additionally, the board addressed personnel changes and reviewed receipts and expenditures. Presentations and reports covered fiduciary responsibilities of board members, the president's capital budget philosophy and goals, mid-year accomplishments, and an update on the upcoming board appointment cycle and Statement of Economic Interests filing requirements.

The meeting agenda included a call to order with compliance checks and public comment periods. Key operational discussions involved a Student Representative Update and the Approval of Minutes from the February 10, 2026, meeting. Action items were predominantly focused on capital expenditures, including the approval of the Single Audit Report and the 2026-2027 Capital Budget. Specific action items involved numerous remodeling projects for Wausau campus buildings (D Building Bookstore + Student Life Remodel, D Building Student Advising + Transfer Center Remodel, CHS Fourth Floor Stairwell Remodel, C Building IT + Student Services Remodel, Flexible Learning Lab Restroom Remodel) and the Wausau Motorcycle Safety Garage Addition. The consent agenda covered receipts, expenditures, and personnel changes. Board development sessions were scheduled for Artificial Intelligence initiatives and the Outcomes Based Funding Report. Information and discussion items included the President's Report with a Semi-Annual Board Dashboard, and the Chairperson's Report covering the Spring 2026 Board Appointment Cycle and reminders for filing the Statement of Economic Interests. The meeting concluded with a Closed Session to deliberate the sale of public properties.

The meeting included a compliance check with Open Meetings Law and a Student Representative Update highlighting events that occurred between October and December. Key approvals included final modifications to the 2024-2025 Budget and modifications to the 2025-2026 Budget. The Board also approved the 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and a Consent Voting Agenda covering Receipts/Expenditures and Personnel Changes. Presentations and reports were given on Legislative Advocacy, Workforce Leadership Programming, and the WTCS Perception Survey. The Chairperson provided updates regarding the NTC Mid-Year Graduation Ceremony, WTC DBA Winter Meeting, Spring 2026 Board Appointment Cycle, and the next regular board meeting date. The session concluded with a Closed Session for deliberating the sale of public properties and conferring with Legal Counsel, followed by reconvening to Open Session.