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The board conducted a public hearing and a regular meeting to review the 2026-27 annual budget. The presentation covered revenue sources and confirmed that the proposed budget is balanced. Key points included the decision to maintain a stable tax burden for homeowners while prioritizing investments in technology, emergency services, and core operational areas.

The board meeting included the President's report and the review of the Information Security Program status. The Board reaffirmed the institution's mission and horizon statements and reviewed existing board policies. Approval was granted for an international Tri-National Seminar trip for students. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved three major facility renovation projects, specifically the H Building Nursing Renovation, the S Building AJN Restroom and Locker Room Renovation, and the Q Building Lower-Level Classroom and Office Renovation, along with their respective resolutions for the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.

The Board meeting included the approval of consent agenda items, such as accounts payable and various contracts. Key action items involved the adoption of the 2026/27 budget and reserve levels, as well as bid approvals for several construction projects, including the S Building exterior concrete, fire training grounds concrete, parking lot resurfacing, and mechanical infrastructure phase 2. The Board also discussed and approved the creation of an Applied Intelligence Institute, the base wage agreement, and the nomination committee for 2026/27 officers. Additionally, the Board reviewed various renovation project proposals for the H Building, S Building, and Q Building, and approved international travel for an Economics and Business program in Vienna.

The board meeting agenda consists of a public hearing dedicated to the review of the 2026-27 annual budget.

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.