Stephanie Cherry

The board meeting included a presentation on the integration of Artificial Intelligence in academic instruction, alongside a report from the Foundation Board regarding financial statements, capital campaign progress, housing sales, and the Iowa Strong Grant initiative. The board reviewed and monitored several key policies, including asset protection, financial conditions, student outcomes, and board-president communication. Additionally, updates were provided on facility construction projects and upcoming conferences. The board also approved an exemption session to discuss and subsequently approve modifications to the President's employment contract and salary.

The agenda includes an update on Redtail Athletics, a policy review for naming facilities and programs, and annual board self-evaluations regarding governance and presidential delegation. The Board will monitor presidential performance related to financial conditions, conduct a private conference concerning a faculty contract, and consider approval for a salary increase for non-bargaining employees. Additionally, the Board will review audited payments and hold a closed session to evaluate an employee's professional competency.

The board meeting focused on several key items including the approval of a personnel report and a new transfer major credit program. Board education sessions featured student athlete recognition, a regional population study presentation, student representative reports, and a foundation board report. Governance items included reviews of policies related to board job descriptions, committee structures, and finance committees. The board assessed monitoring reports for compliance regarding financial conditions and conducted a public hearing for the certified budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Additional actions included the approval of administrative and probationary instructor contracts, the issuance of industrial new jobs training certificates, and the authorization of verified college expenses.

The Board of Trustees conducted a session focusing on institutional monitoring and fiscal oversight. Key discussions included an assessment of policies regarding financial condition and enriched quality of life for students. Administrative actions included authorizing the publication of notice for an upcoming public hearing on the proposed certified budget, approving multiple resolutions for industrial new jobs training certificates with various companies, and confirming audited expenditures. Additionally, updates were provided regarding legislative activity, student achievement, and employee recognition.

The board meeting included reviews of multi-year policies and various monitoring reports concerning financial condition, asset protection, and naming of facilities. Key actions involved the approval of tuition rates for the 2026-27 academic year, a five-year program agreement with Tyson Fresh Foods to support the Accelerated Career Education program, and a resolution authorizing the redemption of General Obligation School Bonds. Additionally, the board received updates on campus facility projects, Colleague SaaS implementation, AI policy development, legislative matters, and enrollment data for credit and workforce education programs.