Indian Hills Community College

The board discussed and approved monthly financial claims, the FY26 financial report, and the acceptance of funds from the Beck Memorial Trust and the IHCC Foundation for athletics and bond projects. A legislative update was provided regarding community college funding and workforce training programs. New business included the decision to discontinue the sports shooting program and a consensus to purchase adjacent property from the Boy Scouts. The board also received a comprehensive facilities report covering the progress of the Wellness Center and plans for future roofing, lab expansions, and building renovations.

The board conducted a public hearing and approved the bid package for the North Campus CDL Concrete Project. Key financial actions included the approval of monthly claims, the FY25 Receipts and Disbursements Summary, and the FY25 Investment Report. The board discussed potential impacts on Perkins Funding for community colleges. Governance and personnel matters addressed included the approval of the President's compensation, the transition to a rolling 3-year presidential contract, the acceptance of the Personnel Report, and updates to the 2025-2026 Employee Handbook. Additionally, the board received facilities progress reports on campus infrastructure projects and oversaw the transition of Centerville Campus leadership.

The board established a future public hearing regarding the Ottumwa Main Campus ATC and Upper Hellyer Parking Lot Project. The financial report was presented, detailing revenue and expense variances, and monthly claims were approved. The board authorized the purchase of sixty acres of land adjacent to the Main Campus. A legislative report was provided regarding potential impacts on community college programs and investment policies at the state capitol. The board also reviewed the personnel report, received facilities updates regarding campus renovations, approved the 2031-2032 college calendar, and authorized changes to the 2026-2027 Last Dollar Scholarship regional selection list.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding the FY27 budget estimate and college tax certification. Following the hearing, the board officially approved the FY27 Certified Budget Estimate and College Taxes, noting the total levy rates and overall spending authority.

The board meeting included a presentation of the FY25 Audit Report, which yielded an unmodified opinion, and a review of the FY26 financial performance. The board also certified the results of recent school board elections, administered oaths of office to newly elected and re-elected members, and proceeded with the nomination and election of Board President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Furthermore, the board appointed delegates to the Community Colleges for Iowa, discussed legislative concerns regarding Perkins funding allocations, and reviewed a personnel report detailing staffing metrics. Updates were provided on ongoing facility construction projects, and board members were issued conflict-of-interest forms.