Des Moines Area Community College

The meeting encompassed a Public Hearing concerning the Building #10 storage building project at the Ankeny Campus, followed by the approval of plans, specifications, contracts, and costs for the project. The board accepted an administrative inquiry and review report regarding allegations of presidential misconduct and approved the terms for the acquisition and renovation of a new Mail Services Center. Additionally, the board authorized the issuance and sale of certificates of participation for the Carroll Expansion Project, approved several retraining or training agreements under the Code of Iowa, released final retainage for the Building #13 addition, and authorized a storm sewer easement for the Carroll Campus. Financial matters, including payroll and purchasing disbursements, were reviewed and approved, and the board held a closed session to discuss collective bargaining.

The board meetings included a work session, a public hearing, and a regular board meeting. Key topics included a review of the proposed FY 2020 budget, tuition and fee schedules, and the adoption of the general and plant fund budgets. The board approved construction contracts for the Ankeny Campus Building 13 Automotive Addition and Renovation Project and the Urban Campus Student Life Building and Building 1 Renovation Project. Additional agenda items covered workforce training contracts, campus security and safety recommendations regarding armed personnel, and authorization for early calling of training certificates. The board also reviewed financial reports and received campus updates from provosts and deans.

The Board meeting included the receipt of the FY2004 audited financial statements. Several retraining and training agreements under Chapter 260F, Code of Iowa, were approved for Heartland Co-op Project #2, Progress Industries Project #2, SACMI U.S.A., Ltd., and Taylor Recycling Facility of Iowa, LLC. Other approvals involved the Culinary Arts and HVAC renovation projects for Building #7, the Story County Career Academy project, the advertisement for the sale of plant fund capital loan notes, and entering into negotiations with the Iowa FFA Foundation for a joint use facility. Additionally, the Board reviewed a Human Resources report, discussed financial reports, conducted a closed session to evaluate the President, and extended the President's contract.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding a lease agreement with the Iowa Department of General Services for a state laboratory facility. Following the hearing, the board approved resolutions for retraining agreements with American Packaging Corporation, Iowa Coolers and Equipment, Inc., and Pechiney Plastic Packaging, Inc. Additionally, the board adopted the Student Action Board budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, reviewed the Human Resources report, received financial reports, and approved payables. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss the purchase of real estate.

The Board of Directors held an organizational and regular meeting where they reviewed and accepted the official results of the school election and administered the oath of office to elected board members. Key actions included the election of a new Board President and Vice President, the appointment of a Board Secretary and Board Treasurer, and the approval of a Grow Iowa Values Fund training contract for Precision, Inc. Additionally, the Board approved the Photography Diploma Program and the five-year program evaluation plan, and received various presentations from college faculty and staff regarding campus programs and information services.