Nicole M. Yang

The board discussed a partnership with Nemak, received an update on college operations from the president, and reviewed board policies regarding workforce development, access and affordability, and presidential performance. The board accepted monitoring reports concerning the college's financial position and external funding activities. Additionally, presentations were provided on workforce solutions, the criminal justice program, and recent grant awards. The board authorized the issuance of general obligation promissory notes and approved the consent agenda.

The board meeting agenda includes policy governance updates regarding graduation celebrations, a recap of a recent academic conference, the President's update, and a monitoring report on the college's financial position. Strategic development discussions feature an environmental scan, while administrative items include the endorsement of the upcoming plan and budget, a resolution for the sale of general obligation promissory notes, and information on a nursing assistant lab remodel. Consent agenda items cover personnel reports, training contracts, and facility planning. The board will also convene in a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation related to wastewater contamination.

The board meeting covers several key agenda items, including policy governance discussions regarding governing styles, people treatment, and monitoring reports on college financial positions and employee engagement. Strategic development will include a scholarship update, while the instruction portion focuses on a new Commercial Driver's License Technical Diploma program. Administrative actions include a resolution to award the sale of $1,100,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, along with information regarding tax levy certification and budget modifications. The consent agenda covers personnel reports, customized training contracts, vendor payments, and governance policy amendments.

The board meeting agenda includes a motion to convene in closed session to discuss vendor transaction restructuring pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, followed by a reconvening in open session to address potential actions.

The board meeting involved introductions of the student leadership team and ambassador, followed by an update on college operations. The board reviewed and accepted interpretations of board policies regarding presidential delegation and the president's profile position. Strategic discussions focused on the operational plan, and monitoring reports concerning the college's financial position and student retention and completion activities were accepted. Administration presented a budget update for the upcoming fiscal year and a capital expenditure financing plan. A closed session was held to consider faculty contract non-renewals before reconvening in open session to adjourn.