Milwaukee Area Technical College

The board meeting featured a public comment regarding the Community Education Action Plan and the 5.09 HSED program. The board authorized the sale of $1.5 million in general obligation promissory notes series 2025-2026J and the issuance of $1.5 million in general obligation promissory notes series 2025-2026K. Additionally, a first read of the revised pre-employment criminal background check policy was conducted.

The board meeting included public comments regarding the closing of a campus Multicultural Center and the approval of the consent agenda, which covered financial, human resources, procurement, and construction reports. Action items included authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation promissory notes and the approval of a single audit report. Reports were presented by the chairperson, president, treasurer, student senate, and legislative representatives. Additionally, the board discussed the self-evaluation instrument and advisory councils, while addressing concerns related to hiring issues and legislative report information.

The board meeting agenda includes the approval of consent agenda items such as bills, financial reports, procurement, and human resources reports. Key action items involve the authorization for the issuance and sale of general obligation promissory notes, approval of student fees and tuition, and the adoption of policies concerning pre-employment criminal background checks and the retirement of compensation policies for non-represented trades personnel. Board monitoring includes updates on risk management, public safety, self-evaluation, general fund projections, preliminary operating budgets, and community education.

The board meeting agenda includes the authorization of the sale and issuance of General Obligation Promissory Notes. Key items involve a policy review regarding revised pre-employment criminal background checks, various departmental and operational reports, and a board monitoring session focused on the review of the self-evaluation instrument and ERP modernization. Additionally, the document contains financial records, including procurement, bills, and human resources reports, alongside administrative minutes from recent previous meetings.

The agenda for the District Board meeting included an open session call to order with roll call and compliance check regarding the Open Meetings Law. Key discussions involved public comments, approval of consent agenda items covering January 2026 bills, financial report, and reports from Human Resources, Procurement, and Construction. Board action items focused on authorizing the sale and issuance of $1,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes (Series 2025-2026I and J), and adopting resolutions to approve the Single Audit Report. Reports included updates from the Chairperson (including District Boards Report and Foundation Liaison Report), the President (highlighting M³ Speed Networking, laptop/grant donation, inauguration of the Biotechnology Laboratory Technician program, and the MLK Jr. Celebration), the Treasurer, the District Student Senate, and the PBS General Manager. Board monitoring covered a review of the Board Self Evaluation Instrument and Advisory Councils, as well as a presentation on the Office of Community Impact. New business involved following up with a student who spoke during public comments.