Iowa Lakes Community College

The board conducted a work session followed by a regular meeting. Key actions included appointing a new Board Treasurer and approving the Spring 2026 graduation candidates. The board added Cornhole as a competitive sport and authorized the pursuit of design specifications and cost estimates for roof and HVAC replacements at the Emmetsburg and Estherville campuses. Financial items included the approval of monthly bills, ICCOC tuition and course fees, and a review of the Red Flags Board Policy. An executive session was held for the President's annual review. Additionally, the board approved various personnel resignations, new hires, contract changes, and the FY 2027 salaries and contracts. The board also received legislative and institutional updates regarding State General Aid and the New Jobs Training Program.

The board meeting included a special recognition for a student-athlete national champion. The personnel agenda covered various resignations, position changes, new hires, and supplemental contracts. Presentations were delivered regarding high school partnership programs, including work-based learning and student support services. The board accepted donations of farm crop inputs and a baby grand piano for the music department. Facility-related business involved updating the campus location plan, commissioning a new facilities master plan for 2027-2032, and setting design plan cost specifications. Furthermore, the board reviewed and accepted financial reports, approved the payment of monthly bills, and authorized a master contract.

The board meeting included human resources updates regarding staff resignations, new hires, and supplemental contracts. Presentations were provided on the Commercial Driver's License and English as a Second Language programs. The board authorized the development of initial plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a new campus dormitory facility. Financial reports and monthly bills were reviewed and approved. Additionally, a resolution was passed regarding the redemption of bonds and an amendment to an escrow agreement. The meeting also featured reports on legislative activities, community college partnerships, and student recognition events.

The board conducted a work session to review the regular meeting agenda, followed by a regular session where they approved financial reports, monthly bills, and the FY 2027 published budget after a public hearing. Additionally, tuition fees were set, and various human resources actions including resignations, new hires, and contract approvals were completed. The meeting included presentations on the athletic training program, facilities updates, and campus marketing highlights, specifically addressing the coordinated institutional response to a recent bus accident. Two scholarship donations were accepted, and reports were provided on legislative activities at the federal and state levels regarding community college priorities.

The Board Work Session was held prior to the regular monthly meeting to review the agenda for the regular meeting and briefly discuss related topics, with no decisions or actions taken. The subsequent Regular Board Meeting involved amending the agenda to defer the Foundation donation approval item to the following month's meeting. Committee appointments for various boards and committees, including Community Colleges of Iowa Board, Audit Committee, Building Committee, Farm Laboratory Committee, Financial Oversight Committee, and Presidential Evaluation Committee, were presented and approved. The Human Resources section addressed resignations, new hires, supplemental contracts, and the approval of five early retirement applications. Financial matters included the presentation and approval of the financial report and monthly bills, as well as setting the date for the public hearing for the FY 2027 Published Budget.