Rachel Burling

This document, titled 'The World of AI', discusses WCTC's initiative to develop an AI data specialist program. The program aims to train students to meet evolving workforce demands, allowing them to solve business problems using AI and assisting career changers and upskillers. WCTC's strategic focus is on quickly adapting to industry needs by providing cutting-edge education in AI and data analytics.

The meeting agenda included the Pledge of Allegiance, remarks from the public/staff, and a report from the Student Leadership Council. Key discussion points involved the President's Report and the approval of a Consent Agenda covering previous meeting minutes (dated January 13, 2026), Accounts Payable Summary, Contract Report, Hire Report, the Board Monitoring Report for second-quarter financials, and the FY25 report on compliance with federal and state awards. The primary action item was a resolution authorizing the issuance and setting the sale of $3,750,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A. Discussions were also scheduled regarding the remodel of Interior Design Labs (S205/S207) and the next phase of the Applied AI Lab.

The meeting agenda included several action items and discussions. Key actions involved the approval of the Q Building Second Floor Project resolution, the resolution to approve the 2024/25 Fund Balance Reservations and Designations, and the resolution to approve the 2024/25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The consent agenda covered the approval of previous minutes (dated November 11, 2025), Accounts Payable Summaries for November 2025, the 38.14 Contract Report for November 2025, the Approval of Hire Report, and the Applied Technology Center Annual Report. Discussions included a presentation on the Student Affairs Division and a memorandum detailing the Q Building second-floor addition planned to support IT and AI programs.

The key discussions and actions of the meeting included approval of the Consent Agenda items, which covered minutes from December 9, 2025, Accounts Payable Summary for December 2025, the 38.14 Contract Report for December 2025, Hire Approvals, and Board Policies Review (1.8, 2.1, and 2.2). An action item addressed the bid approval for the G Building and S Building Roof Replacement project, recommending an award to Kaschak Roofing. A presentation and discussion focused on the Graduate Follow-up Report. Additionally, the board addressed action requests for special circumstances enrollment policies under TCS 10.07 for the Criminal Justice Academy and Paramedic Technician Technical Diploma programs, and a resolution to approve the 2024/25 Fund Balance Reservations and Designations.

The District Board meeting included reports from the Student Leadership Council and the WCTC Foundation Board. The President's Report was presented, and several action items were addressed, including a resolution to modify the 2025/26 budget. A presentation and discussion were held regarding the Q Building Second Floor Project and a 5-year Longitudinal Follow-up. The Board convened into closed session to discuss legal advice regarding litigation and a faculty dismissal. The meeting also covered the approval of a resolution awarding the sale of General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025C, and resolutions to approve and modify the 2025/26 and 2024/25 tax levies and budgets. Additionally, bid information and approval were given for the H Building H220 Virtual Reality Lab Project, and consent agenda items were approved, including minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting, accounts payable summaries, and contract reports.