Western Dakota Technical Institute

The board meeting agenda includes a development session focused on the strategic plan review. Key business items involve a financial update, bid recommendations for beverage and banking services, and the approval of various policies, including conflict of interest forms and a draft policy regarding the college president's evaluation. Furthermore, the meeting will cover institutional effectiveness updates related to key performance indicators, discussions on technical college bonding, human resources updates, and a review of college recognitions. An executive session will be conducted to discuss the evaluation of the college president.

The meeting included a development study session on the Criminal Justice program and a financial update. The Board approved the payment of bills, requested bids for snow removal services at an hourly rate, and approved an amendment to 403b administration services. Additionally, the Board reviewed results from a workplace survey, discussed updates to policies regarding conflict of interest and member censure, approved employee health insurance premiums, and reviewed findings from a self-evaluation. The President provided updates on a potential regional burn tower facility, enrollment statistics, and an appropriations committee tour.

The agenda focuses on board development and administrative governance, including the declaration of conflicts of interest and consideration of consent agenda items such as bills for payment and updates to board policies. Key informational topics include a review of the monthly fund chart, finance report, and audit progress, as well as the President's report covering enrollment statistics, human resources updates, FIPSE grant information, and results from the Great Colleges to Work For survey. Board discussion topics involve self-evaluation, member surveys, and planning for future board development sessions.

The board discussed options for updating the college security system, with plans to revisit the topic in a future meeting. Financial matters, including the status of the audit and preparation for the upcoming fiscal year budget, were presented. The board approved a Letter of Intent for the Gunsmithing program. Updates were provided by the Foundation and the student representative. The President reported on recent college activities and legislative developments, and an executive session was held to discuss contract negotiations.

The meeting agenda includes an executive session regarding personnel and legal matters, followed by discussions on graduation ceremonies and graduate data, and a West River Perkins Consortium update. Key approvals involve policies regarding presidential performance reviews and the hiring process, as well as bid recommendations for architectural and engineering services and a rewiring project. Additionally, the agenda covers a strategic plan for 2021-2026, alongside updates on finance, CARES/CRSSA expenditures, human resources, and legislative affairs.