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Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Sisseton Wahpeton College Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board discussed several policy updates, including revisions to the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy and the college's Mission Statement. Financial concerns were a major focus, specifically regarding the review of credit card expenditures, the status of the FY2027 budget, and the need to address internal control findings identified in audits. The Board also discussed the hiring of a CFO or comptroller, the pursuit of a USDA TCU grant for facility improvements, and the separation of grant writing from compliance duties. Additionally, the Board reviewed various construction and electrical bids, addressed personnel and faculty staffing classifications, and approved a request for temporary use of college land by the Dakota Language Institute.
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Sisseton Wahpeton College Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The board discussed several items, including the status of the presidential search, a forensic audit, and policy concerns regarding farm animals on campus. They reviewed an amendment to the DLI contract and a graduation contract for the Dakota Magic Casino. Proposed policies for student internships and student organizations were tabled for further review. The meeting also included reports on college finances, including grant management, BIE renovation funding, and internal financial record-keeping issues. Additionally, the board addressed organizational banking accounts, including signature authority updates, and discussed district concerns regarding college leadership.
Jun 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Sisseton Wahpeton College Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting included discussions on the status of a forensic audit, approval of the 2027-2028 academic calendar, and the authorization of bids for faculty housing projects. Key agenda topics featured reports on enrollment, the implementation of administrative software, and strategies to improve financial transparency, including a potential shift from credit card usage back to purchase orders. The Board also reviewed nursing program developments and considered district reports regarding campus facilities and the ongoing presidential search.
May 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Sisseton Wahpeton College Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting focused on college operational updates, including grant applications, successful graduation ceremonies, staffing changes, and student enrollment figures. A primary topic of discussion was the renewal of a consulting contract, which was deferred pending legal counsel review. The board also addressed college financial leadership, the potential establishment of an official archery club, and overall expense reduction strategies. Additional discussion items included structural repairs for campus buildings, financial aid staffing support, and new student identity verification requirements related to financial aid processes.
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