Lynda Nicely Busack

The agenda includes the WCTC Foundation Report and the President's Report. Action items involve the resolution for the sale of General Obligation Promissory Notes, approval of construction bids for interior design and the Applied AI Center, and a 2025/26 budget amendment. The board will also select a nomination committee for 2026/27 officers and receive a presentation on the 2026/27 budget. Furthermore, a closed session is scheduled to discuss public employment matters, base wage agreements, and competitive strategies for the Applied Intelligence Institute.

The Board meeting included the approval of a resolution awarding the sale of general obligation promissory notes to fund building remodeling and equipment. Construction bids were approved for the interior renovation of design studios and the construction of a second-floor addition to the Q Building for the Applied AI Center. Additionally, the Board approved modifications to the 2025/26 budget to authorize the use of capital reserves for mechanical infrastructure projects, incorporate donor-restricted funds, and allocate student leadership council funding for campus amenities. The session also included discussions on the competitive strategy for the Applied Intelligence Institute spin-out.

The meeting included reports from the Student Leadership Council and the introduction of the District Ambassador for the upcoming year. The President provided a report, and the Board reviewed various consent items including personnel hires and policy reviews. Action items involved the authorization of $3,100,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, modifications to the current fiscal year budget, and the approval of a bid for the G Building Electric Project. Additionally, the Board received a budget update for the upcoming fiscal year and a presentation regarding the next phase of the Applied AI Lab.

The meeting included the President's report covering various college events, partnerships, and advocacy efforts. Action items approved included the authorization of the sale of general obligation promissory notes, the awarding of an external audit services contract to CliftonLarsonAllen for fiscal years 2026-2030, approval for interior design lab remodels, and the selection of Creative Constructors, LLC for HVAC and fire training grounds projects. Discussions were held regarding the 2026/27 budget overview, focusing on enrollment trends and revenue sources, and the next phase of the Applied AI Lab.

The Board meeting included a President's report covering various college initiatives such as AI lab developments, regional partnerships, community engagement, and recent legislative testimony. Action items included the authorization of General Obligation Promissory Notes, the award of a contract for external audit services, approval for the remodel of interior design labs, and the selection of a contractor for HVAC and fire training grounds improvements. Discussions also addressed budget projections for the upcoming fiscal year and the next phase of the Applied AI Lab's growth.