District Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2015 · District Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Administrative Center • 111 Seventh Street N • Room 408 •

District Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Administrative Center • 111 Seventh Street N • Room 408 • La Crosse, WI

District Andrew Bosshard Dave Laehn Ed Lukasek (Secretary) Board Carrie Buss Angie Lawrence (Vice Chair) Joan Sosalla (Treasurer) Members: Dan Hanson Sally Lister Dennis Treu (Chair)

Planning, Policy, and Instruction Committee 1:30pm – 3:15pm

1:30pm Tour of Integrated Technology and Horticulture Education Centers – Meet in Lunda Lobby

Relocate to Administrative Center – 111 Seventh Street N – Room 408 (resume meeting)

3:00pm Policy Revision – E0200 Admission | New Policy – Veterans Admission and Call-Up – Denise Vujnovich ............................................................................................................

Budget and Facilities Committee 3:15pm – 4:00pm

1. Subcommittee Update – Wade Hackbarth | Lee Rasch 2. Vision 2020 Update – Wade Hackbarth | Lee Rasch 3. Financial Reports – Wade Hackbarth

District Board Meeting – Open Session 4:00pm

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Planning Ahead … 2015-16 DATE EVENT LOCATION August 18, 2015 District Board Regular Meeting A408

August 20, 2015 Vision 2020 Steering Committee – 10:00am A405

August 21, 2015 Classes End

September 1, 2015 Budget & Facilities Subcommittee – 2:00pm A408

September 8, 2015 Classes Begin

September 8-9, 2015 WTCS State Board Meeting GTC Kenosha

September 15, 2015 District Board Regular Meeting A408

September 17, 2015 Vision 2020 Steering Committee – 10:00am TBD

October 6, 2015 Budget & Facilities Subcommittee – 2:00pm A408

October 14-17, 2015 ACCT Leadership Congress San Diego

October 15, 2015 Vision 2020 Steering Committee – 10:00am TBD

October 20, 2015 District Board Regular Meeting Black River Falls Regional Learning Center

October 28-30, 2015 WI Technical College District Boards Association Meeting Waukesha

November 3, 2015 Budget & Facilities Subcommittee – 2:00pm A408

November 10-11, 2015 WTCS State Board Meeting LTC Cleveland

November 17, 2015 District Board Regular Meeting A408

November 19, 2015 Vision 2020 Steering Committee – 10:00am TBD

December 1, 2015 Budget & Facilities Subcommittee – 2:00pm A408

December 15, 2015 District Board Regular Meeting A408

December 17, 2015 Vision 2020 Steering Committee – 10:00am TBD

December 18, 2015 Classes End

December 24-January 1, 2016 Holiday Shut-Down

January 5, 2016 Budget & Facilities Subcommittee – 2:00pm A408

January 14-16, 2016 WI Technical College District Boards Association Meeting La Crosse WI

January 19, 2016 District Board Regular Meeting A408

January 19, 2016 Classes Begin

January 26, 2016 WTCS Board Meeting WTCS Office Madison

February 2, 2016 Budget & Facilities Subcommittee – 2:00pm A408

February 16, 2016 District Board Regular Meeting A408

March 1, 2016 Budget & Facilities Subcommittee – 2:00pm A408

March 15, 2016 District Board Regular Meeting A408

March 22-23, 2016 WTCS Board Meeting WCTC Pewaukee

April 5, 2016 Budget & Facilities Subcommittee – 2:00pm A408

April 9-12, 2016 96th AACC Annual Convention Chicago

April 19, 2016 District Board Regular Meeting RLC (TBD)

April 21-23, 2016 WI Technical College District Boards Association Meeting Madison

April 26, 2016 District Board Budget Meeting Sparta

April 28-30, 2016 ACCT Governance Leadership Institute Miami, FL

April 29, 2016 Classes End


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Annual District Board Calendar Items

January May September • Labor Market Info • Program | Process Reports • Health and Other Benefits

• Salary Structure • Boards Association District Assessment

• Policy Review • Enrollment Management | Achieve the Dream • Program | Process Reports • Higher Learning Commission Update

February (Advance + SLT) June October • Course Completion • Enrollment Management | Achieve the Dream |

RLCs • Program Development Preview

• Public Hearing on Budget • Board Approval of Budget • Review of President’s Contract (as appropriate) • Approve Annual Bargaining Agreement • 3-Year Facilities Plan

• Set Tax Levy • Resolution Designating Deputy, Associate or

Assistant District Director • Annual Review of Procurement Reports

March July 2nd Monday (Board Only Advance) November (Advance + SLT) • Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of

Individual Employment Contracts • Non-Renewals • Appointments to Private Sector Review

Committee • Policy Review • Student Government Report • Program Development Approval

• Annual Meeting Actions • Enrollment Management | Achieve the Dream • Recurring Capital Items (PowerCampus)

• Audit • Annual Budget Modifications • Cost per Credit Hour (prior year review) • Capital Borrowing Plan

April August December • Fees & Rates • Annual Budget Review • Cost per Credit Hour

• Staff Satisfaction • Student Satisfaction • Employer Satisfaction • Community Satisfaction

• Proposed probationary non-renewals • Planning – year in review • Planning Preview – preview of upcoming long-

term planning


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• Make decisions and render judgments in a timely manner based upon facts.

• Identify problems, secure relevant information, and assimilate data in order to make decisions.

• Allocate decision-making responsibilities to appropriate individuals.

• Understand, support and effectively communicate changes to employees and/or key stakeholders.

College Values

Learning • Accountability • Integrity • Student Success • Excellence • Diversity • Respect • Teamwork


Topic Attachment Action

1. Call to Order X

2. Approval of MinutesA) July 13, 2015 Organizational Meeting .................................................................... Page 3 X B) July 21, 2015 Special Meeting ................................................................................... Page 6 x C) July 27, 2015 Special Meeting................................................................................... Page 7 x

3. Financial Reports - JulyA) Schedule of Payments ........................................................................................... Page 8 X B) Vendor Over $2500 ................................................................................................ Page 9 X C) Bids/RFPs Awarded (information only) ................................................................. Page 13 X

4. President’s ReportA) K12 School Relations Update – Deb HetherB) School District of La Crosse Partnership AwardC) Enrollment Update – Denise VujnovichD) College Day – September 3, 2015E) La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium Correspondence (Info Only) ....... Page 14

5. District Board Chairperson Report/UpdateA) Viroqua Ground Breaking – Angie LawrenceB) Boards Association Summer Meeting Update

6. District Board Committee ReportsA) Planning, Policy, and Instruction Committee – Dave LaehnB) Budget and Facilities Committee – Joan Sosalla

7. Community Engagement Update – Amy Thornton | Kari Reyburn

8. Stakeholder Satisfaction – Amy Thornton

9. Approve Revised Modular Education Center as Outlined ........................................... Page 15 X

10. Approve Revised Viroqua Link as Outlined and Submit Same to the WTCS Boardfor Approval ................................................................................................................. Page 16 X

11. Approve Total Salary Adjustment of 2.04% for FY 2015-16 ....................................... Page 17 X

12. Authorize the Expansion of Online Course and Program Offering ............................. Page 18 X

13. Appoint 2015-2016 District Board Committee Positions ............................................. Page 19 X

14. TID UpdatesA) City of Blair – Joan SosallaB) City of New Lisbon | Hillsboro – Dennis TreuC) City of Viroqua – Angie Lawrence

15. Items to be Removed from Consent Agenda

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16. Approve Consent Agenda A) Personnel 1) Notice of Employment a) Thomas Bouchard, Lunda Center Event Support, Lunda Center,

Finance & Operations ............................................................................... Page 20 X b) Susan Goldsmith, Nursing Instructor, Health & Public Safety, Academic

Affairs ........................................................................................................ Page 21 X c) Alyssa Gostonczik, Career Services Mentor Advisor, Career Services,

Student Development and Success.......................................................... Page 22 X d) Nicole Miller, Criminal Justice Instructor, Health & Public Safety,

Academic Affairs ....................................................................................... Page 23 X e) Jennifer Nettell, Business Management Instructor, Business Education,

Limited Full-Time ...................................................................................... Page 24 X f) Tonya Van Tol, Project PROVEN Coordinator, Learner Support &

Transition Division, Student Development and Success, Limited Full-Time .......................................................................................................... Page 25

g) Quinn Walraven, Assistant Grant Writer, Resource Development, Strategic Effectiveness & Engagement, Limited Full-Time ...................... Page 26 X

h) Joseph Wiersgalla, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Instructor, Integrated Technology Division, Academic Affairs, Limited Full-Time ....................... Page 27 X

2) Notice of Retirement a) Dave Thurston, Instructor, Apprenticeship, Integrated Technology,

Academic Affairs....................................................................................... Page 28 X B) Project Submission and Acceptance FY 2016 1) Great Lakes Dash Program – Quick Grants for Small Financial

Emergencies ................................................................................................... Page 29 X 2) Department of Education – IRE: Improve Reentry Education ....................... Page 30 X

17. Other Business

18. Adjournment


AGENDA ITEM 2 A

WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD Minutes to Annual Organization and Regular Meeting

July 13, 2015 ATTENDANCE Mr. Dan Hanson, District Board Chair, called the regular meeting of the Board of Western Technical College District to order at 4:03pm on Monday, July 13, 2015 in Room 408 at the Western Technical College Administrative Center, 111 Seventh Street N, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Board members present were: Andrew Bosshard, Carrie Buss, Dan Hanson, Dave Laehn, Angie Lawrence, Sally Lister, Ed Lukasek, Joan Sosalla, Dennis Treu, and Lee Rasch, President. CLOSED SESSION 3:46pm: Motion Lukasek, second Lister, that the Western Technical College District Board convene into closed session for the purpose of providing updates on an employee EEOC complaint under the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes, Sec. 19.85 (1)(c). On roll call, the motion carried unanimously. OPEN SESSIONS 3:58pm: Motion Sosalla, second Lukasek that the Western Technical College District Board adjourn from closed session and reconvene into open session. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously. At 4:03pm, Mr. Hanson called the open business session to order. OTHERS PRESENT Others Present: Jay McHenry, Janice Strupp, Amy Thornton, Denise Vujnovich, Roger Stanford, Wade Hackbarth, Jackie Kettner-Sieber, Pat Brice, (Western staff) PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING Notice of the meeting was posted publicly on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 11:45am with the agenda being distributed to interested persons, sent to the District’s official newspaper (The La Crosse Tribune), and distributed to other news media throughout the District in compliance with Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.81 through 19.98. OATH OF OFFICE AND CODE OF ETHICS A) Mr. Hanson administered the oath of office to newly appointed members Andrew Bosshard and Carrie Buss, and reappointed member Dave Laehn. Each was appointed to serve a 3-year term beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2018. B) Signatures were obtained from all Board members affirming their understanding and compliance to Policy A0106-Oath of Office and Code of Ethics for the District Board. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON Andrew Bosshard nominated Ed Lukasek for the position of District Board Chairperson. Sally Lister nominated Dennis Treu for the position of District Board Chairperson. Votes: Lukasek, 1; Treu, 8. PASSING OF GAVEL With words of thanks, Mr. Hanson passed the gavel to Mr. Treu. Mr. Treu praised Mr. Hanson for his two years of leadership, and then assumed the Chair’s responsibilities. Dr. Rasch presented Mr. Treu with Western’s beribboned seal/medallion to be worn at ceremonial functions during his tenure as Chair. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Joan Sosalla nominated Angie Lawrence for the position of District Board Vice Chairperson. Ms. Lawrence was appointed unanimously. Dave Laehn nominated Ed Lukasek for the position of District Board Secretary. Sally Lister nominated Dan Hanson for the position of District Board Secretary. Votes: Lukasek, 5; Hanson, 4. Angie Lawrence nominated Joan Sosalla for the position of District Board Treasurer. Ms. Sosalla was appointed unanimously as Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion Lawrence, second Sosalla that the Western Technical College District Board approve the minutes as presented to the June 16, 2015 regular meeting. Votes: Ayes, 9; Opposed, 0. Motion carried unanimously.


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APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS Motion Lister, second Hanson, that the Western Technical College District Board approve financial reports for June 2015 which include 1) Schedule of Payments; and 2) Vendors Over $2500. Votes: Ayes, 9; Opposed, 0. Motion carried. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION Motion Lawrence, second Sosalla, that the Western Technical College District Board adopt the resolution of commendation honoring Patricia Brice, Instructor, Machine Tool, Integrated Technology, Academic Affairs, on her retirement from Western Technical College after serving fifteen years. Votes: Ayes, 9; Opposed, 0. Motion carried unanimously. A copy of the resolution in its entirety is attached to and incorporated in these minutes as Attachment A. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION Motion Lawrence, second Lister, that the Western Technical College District Board adopt the resolution of commendation honoring Senator Tammy Baldwin for her recognition of Career and Technical Education. Votes: Ayes, 9; Opposed, 0. Motion carried unanimously. A copy of the resolution in its entirety is attached to and incorporated in these minutes as Attachment B. DESIGNATION OF DATES, TIMES AND PLACE(S) OF MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS Motion Bosshard, second Hanson, that the Western Technical College District Board designate the District Board’s meeting dates, times, and locations for 2015-2016 as follows, subject to change as needed. Votes: Ayes, 9; Opposed, 0. Motion carried unanimously.

Day Date Time Location

Regular Tuesday August 18, 2015 4:00pm Admin Ctr 408 Regular Tuesday September 15 2015 4:00pm Admin Ctr 408 Regular Tuesday October 20, 2015 4:00pm BRF RLC Regular Tuesday November 17, 2015 4:00pm Admin Ctr 408 Regular Tuesday December 15, 2015 4:00pm Admin Ctr 408 Regular Tuesday January 19, 2016 4:00pm Admin Ctr 408 Regular Tuesday February 16, 2016 4:00pm Admin Ctr 408 Regular Tuesday March 15, 2016 4:00pm Admin Ctr 408 Regular Tuesday April 19, 2016 4:00pm RLC

Special Tuesday April 26, 2016 (Board Budget Meeting) 9:00am Sparta

Regular Tuesday May 17, 2016 4:00pm Admin Ctr 408 Regular Tuesday June 21, 2016 (Preceded by Public Hearing on Budget) 4:00pm Admin Ctr 408

Special Tuesday (Tentative) June 28, 2016 (Consideration of Public Comment) 4:00pm Admin Ctr 408

Regular Monday July 11, 2016 (Organizational Meeting 2nd Monday) 4:00pm Admin Ctr 408

Additional Special District Board meetings may be scheduled as needed. DISTRICT BOARD COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Motion Hanson, second Sosalla, that the Western Technical College District Board appoint District Board members to 1) the WTC Boards Association Standing Committees for 2015-2016 as follows: Legislative Committee-Dave Laehn, Angie Lawrence, Dennis Treu, Andrew Bosshard; Human Resources Committee-Joan Sosalla and Carrie Buss; Program Committee-Dan Hanson; Marketing/Public Relations and Awards Committee-Ed Lukasek and Carrie Buss; Interdistrict/Interagency Cooperation Committee-Sally Lister and Dennis Treu; Bylaws, Policy and Procedures Committee-Angie Lawrence, Ed Lukasek and Andrew Bosshard; 2) for 2015-2016 to appoint Joan Sosalla as Chair of the District Board Budget and Facilities Committee (BAFC), Dave Laehn as Chair of the District Board Planning, Policy, and Instruction Committee (PPIC), and Dennis Treu as Chair of the District Board New Directions Committee, 3) Angie Lawrence as Western’s representative on the WTCS Insurance Trust Consortium, and 4) Sally Lister as the District Board representative on the Western Foundation Board 2015-2018. Votes: Ayes, 9; Opposed, 0. Motion carried unanimously. DESIGNATION OF DISTRICT’S ATTORNEY(S) Motion Lawrence, second Lukasek, that the Western Technical College District Board authorize the administration to use Johns Flaherty and Collins as both General and Personnel Counsel; Strang, Patteson, Renning, Lewis & Lacy, S. C. as Labor Relations Counsel; Quarles and Brady as Bond Counsel with Mr. Brian Lanser as principal


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attorney; and to further designate and consult with specialized counsel as the need may arise in 2015-2016. Votes: Ayes, 9; Opposed, 0. Motion carried unanimously. DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC FINANCE ADVISOR Motion Laehn, second Lister, that the Western Technical College District Board authorize the administration to use the firm of Robert W. Baird & Co as the District’s Public Finance Advisor for 2015-2016 with Mr. Brian Brewer as principal consultant. Votes: Ayes, 9; Opposed, 0. Motion carried unanimously. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Motion Sosalla, second Hanson, that the Western Technical College District Board designate the La Crosse Tribune as the District’s official newspaper for 2015-2016. Votes: Ayes, 9; Opposed, 0. Motion carried unanimously. DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES Motion Lister, second Lukasek that the Western Technical College District Board approve the nine selected qualified public depositories throughout the District for all public monies coming into the hands of the Treasurer of the Western Technical College District Board. Votes: Ayes, 9; Opposed, 0. Motion carried unanimously. A copy of the resolution in its entirety is attached to and incorporated in these minutes as Attachment C. PRESIDENT’S REPORT Lee Rasch a) explained the need for a special District Board meeting to approve construction bids; b) distributed a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding for Project PROVEN; and c) shared a copy of Ron Kind’s La Crosse Tribune editorial “Western Technical is Leader in Sustainability”. DISTRICT BOARD CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT Mr. Treu reminded members of the following dates a) Boards Association Meeting – July 16-18, 2015; b) District Board Advance – August 5; and c) ACCT Leadership Congress – October 14-17, 2015. PLANNNG, POLICY AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE Mr. Laehn reported the committee was provided updates on a) Enrollment management; and b) Achieve the Dream. DISTRICT BOARD BUDGET AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT Ms. Sosalla reported that a) subcommittee update was provided; b) Amy Schmidt reported on the banking RFP; c) heard a Vision 2020 update; and d) reviewed the provided financial reports. ACCEPT COLEMAN PHASE TWO CONSTRUCTION BIDS Motion Lawrence, second Lister that the Western Technical College District Board accept the low bid as submitted and recommended by the Budget & Facilities subcommittee for Coleman phase two construction. Votes: Ayes, 9; Opposed, 0. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Motion Hanson, second Sosalla, that the Western Technical College District Board approve the following consent items as presented: A) Personnel: Notice of Resignation of a) Denise Havlik-Jensen, Instructor, Nursing, Health & Public Safety; b) Heather Norsby, Instructor, Nursing, Health & Public Safety, B) Notice of Retirement of a) Shari Jacobson, Instructor, EMS, Health & Public Safety; and C) Internal Transfer of Melanie Bush, Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant, Wellness Center. Votes: Ayes, 9; Opposed, 0. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Treu reported that the City of Hillsboro TIF was approved at the recently held meeting. ADJOURNMENT 5:10pm: Motion Hanson, second Lukasek, that with no further business to come before the Western Technical College District Board, the meeting be adjourned. Votes: Ayes, 9; Opposed, 0. Motion carried unanimously.

Ed Lukasek, District Board Secretary


AGENDA ITEM 2 B

WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD Minutes to Special Meeting

July 21, 2015

ATTENDANCE Mr. Dennis Treu, District Board Chair, called the special meeting of the Board of Western Technical College District to order at 4:00pm on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in Room 408 of the Western Technical College Administrative Center, 111 Seventh Street N, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Board members present were: Angie Lawrence, Joan Sosalla, Dennis Treu, Carrie Buss (via telephone), Sally Lister (via telephone), Andrew Bosshard (via telephone) and Lee Rasch, President. Board Members Dan Hanson, Dave Laehn, and Ed Lukasek were excused. PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING Notice of the meeting was posted publicly on Friday, July 17, 2015 at 3:15pm with the agenda being distributed to interested persons, sent to the District’s official newspaper (The La Crosse Tribune), and distributed to other news media throughout the District in compliance with Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.81 through 19.98. OTHERS PRESENT Others Present: Roger Stanford, Wade Hackbarth, Janice Strupp, Jay McHenry, Amy Thornton, Julie Lemon and Denise Vujnovich (Western staff). 2015 ROOF IMPROVEMENTS-COLEMAN CENTER AND VIROQUA RLC Motion Sosalla, second Lister that the Western Technical College District Board accept the low bid as recommended for the 2015 roof improvements – Coleman Center and Viroqua Regional Location. Roll call: Bosshard, yes; Buss, yes; Lawrence, yes; Lister, yes; Sosalla, yes; Treu, yes. Motion carried. COLEMAN CENTER ANNEX | DEMOLITION BIDS Motion, Lister; second Buss that the Western Technical College District Board accept the low bid as recommended for the Coleman Center Annex demolition. Roll call: Sosalla, yes; Lister, yes; Lawrence, yes; Buss, yes; Bosshard, yes; Treu, yes. Motion carried. VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY CENTER PARKING LOT UPGRADE AND EXPANSION | BIDS Motion Lawrence, second Sosalla that the Western Technical College District Board accept the recommended low bid for the Vehicle Technology Center parking lot upgrade and expansion. Roll call: Bosshard, yes; Buss, yes; Lawrence, yes; Lister, yes; Sosalla, yes; Treu, yes. Motion carried. DISCUSSION OF VIROQUA REGIONAL LOCATION BIDS Brief discussion was held relative to the critical components of the Viroqua Regional Location upgrades. Bids for the remodel phase 2 and link have been reviewed and a plan developed to keep the project moving forward. There will be an additional special meeting scheduled to approve the bids. ADJOURNMENT 4:20pm: Motion Sosalla, second Lister, that with no further business to come before the Western Technical College District Board, the meeting be adjourned. Votes: Ayes 6; Opposed, 0. Motion carried unanimously. Ed Lukasek, Secretary


AGENDA ITEM 2 C

WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD Minutes to Special Meeting

July 27, 2015

ATTENDANCE Mr. Dennis Treu, District Board Chair, called the special meeting of the Board of Western Technical College District to order at 4:02pm on Monday, July 27, 2015 in Room 408 of the Western Technical College Administrative Center, 111 Seventh Street N, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Board members present were: Andrew Bosshard, Carrie Buss, Dan Hanson, Ed Lukasek Joan Sosalla (all via telephone), Dennis Treu and Lee Rasch, President. Board Members Dave Laehn, Angie Lawrence and Sally Lister were excused. PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING Notice of the meeting was posted publicly on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 3:15pm with the agenda being distributed to interested persons, sent to the District’s official newspaper (The La Crosse Tribune), and distributed to other news media throughout the District in compliance with Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.81 through 19.98. OTHERS PRESENT Others Present: Roger Stanford, Wade Hackbarth, Janice Strupp, and Jay McHenry (Western staff). VIROQUA REGIONAL LOCATION REMODEL PHASE TWO | BIDS Motion Buss, second Sosalla that the Western Technical College District Board accept the low bid as recommended for the Viroqua Regional Location remodel phase 2. Roll call: Bosshard, yes; Buss, yes; Hanson, yes; Lukasek, yes; Sosalla, yes; Treu, yes. Motion carried. VIROQUA REGIONAL LOCATION EXERIOR SHELL | BIDS Motion Bosshard, second Buss that the Western Technical College District Board accept the low bid as recommended for the Viroqua Regional Location exterior shell. Roll call: Sosalla, yes; Lukasek, yes; Hanson, yes; Buss, yes; Bosshard, yes; Treu, yes. Motion carried. VIROQUA REGIONAL LOCATION LINK | BIDS Motion Sosalla, second Hanson that the Western Technical College District Board accept the low bid as recommended for the Viroqua Regional Location Link. Roll call: Bosshard, yes; Buss, yes; Hanson, yes; Lukasek, no; Sosalla, yes; Treu, yes. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 4:11pm: Motion Sosalla, second Hanson, that with no further business to come before the Western Technical College District Board, the meeting be adjourned. Votes: Ayes 6; Opposed, 0. Motion carried unanimously. Ed Lukasek, Secretary


Checks Numbers Number Used Issued July 2015 Year to Date

Accounts Payable

Checks 317380-317750 370 2,952,777.73$ 2,952,777.73$

P Card 592 487,282.36$ 487,282.36$

Electronic 52 2,588,327.77$ 2,588,327.77$

Total Accounts Payable 6,028,387.86$ 6,028,387.86$

Student Refunds

Checks 507766-507850 84 63,651.75$ 63,651.75$

Electronic 47 50,644.60$ 50,644.60$

Total Student Refunds 114,296.35$ 114,296.35$

Payroll

Checks none 0 -$ -$

Electronic 1182 1,606,287.92$ 1,606,287.92$

Total Payroll 1,606,287.92$ 1,606,287.92$

Total Payments 7,748,972.13$ 7,748,972.13$

Western Technical College

Schedule of Payments IssuedFor The Period 7/01/15 thru 7/31/15

FY 2015-2016


Vendor Amount Check #004 CENTURYLINK IVR $2,587.78 PCARD004 CENTURYLINK IVR $3,942.08 PCARD004 CENTURYLINK IVR $5,824.00 PCARDACHIEVING THE DREAM, INC. $75,000.00 317457AMAZON MKTPLACE PMTS $3,059.66 PCARDAMERICAN ARTSTONE COMPANY $8,747.50 317565AMERICAN MED SUPPLY $3,376.00 317555ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER RMS, INC. $33,325.40 317672ARTNEEDLE CAP & GOWN CO. $10,527.89 317466AUDIO ARCHITECTS INC $55,341.24 317467AUDIO ARCHITECTS INC $76,028.76 317460AVS - WIRE PAYMENT $7,200.18 WIREAWL*PEARSON EDUCATION $2,583.00 PCARDAWL*PEARSON EDUCATION $21,963.15 PCARDAWL*PEARSON EDUCATION $24,625.35 PCARDAWL*PEARSON EDUCATION $29,637.75 PCARDAWL*PEARSON EDUCATION $34,718.80 PCARDBERGERSON-CASWELL INC $32,776.68 317566BLACK RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT $3,444.00 317691BLACKBAUD $8,968.62 317675BLS*SHAREGATE $3,595.50 PCARDCHARTER COMM $8,009.41 PCARDCOLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY $8,639.75 317570COMMUNITY BANK OF NO WISCONSIN $8,499.00 WIRECVTC CASHIERS OFFICE $5,000.00 PCARDDAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP IN $3,302.74 PCARDDALCO ENTERPRISES, INC $2,742.20 PCARDDELTA DENTAL $7,560.90 WIREDELTA DENTAL $7,940.75 WIREDELTA DENTAL $8,667.60 WIREDELTA DENTAL $9,567.08 WIREDELTA DENTAL $10,328.34 WIREDIGICOPY $5,549.05 317558DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE $12,650.00 317475DISTRICTS MUTUAL INSURANCE $331,255.00 317445DMC PLUMBING & HEATING INC $177,479.43 317571DMI* DELL HIGHER EDUC $20,419.87 PCARDDMI* DELL HIGHER EDUC $29,885.00 PCARDDMI* DELL HIGHER EDUC $35,742.72 PCARDEBSCO $18,419.93 317681

Western Technical CollegeVendor Payments Exceeding $2500

July 31, 2015


Vendor Amount Check #EXCEL IMAGES $4,888.10 317447FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC. $24,873.71 317572FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALISTS $5,161.19 317609FIRELINE SPRINKLER CORP. $2,585.13 317610FIRELINE SPRINKLER CORP. $53,865.00 317573FIRST SUPPLY $84,633.48 317574FIVE STAR TELECOM, INC $8,932.66 317575FIVE STAR TELECOM, INC $25,409.84 317685FOWLER & HAMMER, INC. $3,808.04 317576FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE $7,128.00 317497GAPPA SECURITY SOLUTIONS LLC $3,715.00 317560GARLAND COMPANY INC $30,361.06 317577GOODHEART-WILLCOX CO., INC. $9,475.38 317700HIGH STANDARD INC $17,010.00 317579HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION,THE $6,665.00 317616HILLYARD $12,944.39 317561HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST dba PARK PLAZA HOTEL $3,720.72 317501I.D.OLOGY, LLC $80,320.00 317580INTERACT COMMUNICATIONS $3,000.00 317502INTERSTATE ROOFING & WATERPROOFING, INC. $40,241.78 317581J. AMERICA INC. $3,833.50 317704J.F. AHERN CO. $233,072.05 317582JUST FOR WINDOWS $13,248.00 317583KREIBICH LANDSCAPING $5,841.61 317504LA CROSSE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES $10,450.00 317399LA CROSSE COUNTY TREASURER $13,050.35 317621LA CROSSE GLASS CO. $114,000.00 317584LA CROSSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC $4,397.69 WIRELAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE $3,351.52 317625LANDSCAPE SPECIALISTS OF WISCONSIN $4,054.57 317509LIFT INC $24,798.00 317585MANKO WINDOW SYSTEMS INC $29,906.31 317586MARKET & JOHNSON, INC. $3,739.85 317562MARKET & JOHNSON, INC. $7,391.05 317626MARKET & JOHNSON, INC. $222,332.00 317587MBS $31,026.07 317711MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES $58,873.39 317712MIDAMERICA ACH/ADMIN & RETIREMENT $21,612.42 WIREMIDWAY GK-WISCONSIN MECHANICAL CO $47,548.50 317588MIDWEST ROLL-OFF, INC. $2,639.51 317589MINNESOTA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY $18,069.96 317520MODERN MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS $6,561.63 317628MODERN WOOD $5,000.00 WIREMORTON PUBLISHING CO. $4,362.24 317716MPS-ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE $10,147.50 317522


Vendor Amount Check #MPS-ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE $23,774.85 317717NATIONAL INSURANCE SERVICES $4,339.61 317718NEBRASKA BOOK COMPANY $14,813.42 317719P & T ELECTRIC INC. $147,250.00 317591PER MAR SECURITY SERVICES $12,387.36 317722POELLINGER ELECTRIC, INC. $8,385.01 317592PT WELDING AND DRIVESHAFT REPAIR, INC. $17,633.62 317526REINHART FOODSERVICE $3,771.15 317528RIVER CITY LAWNSCAPE INC $6,745.96 PCARDRM COTTON $10,230.00 317596S & S MECHANICAL $3,936.00 317639SEAL COAT SPECIALISTS OF WISCONSIN $11,940.49 317731SERVICE WHOLESALE INC. $4,208.45 317732SERVICEMASTER $3,335.82 PCARDSERVICEMASTER $16,169.00 PCARDSHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO. $3,781.50 317597SIG SAUER $8,460.00 317688SIKICH LLP $617,873.63 WIRESIKICH LLP $625,279.91 WIRESOCIAL SECURITY BLDG $4,837.50 WIRESOLID SURFACE SPECIALISTS INC $25,484.00 317598TCD*CENGAGE LEARNING $2,796.00 PCARDTCD*CENGAGE LEARNING $3,139.54 PCARDTCD*CENGAGE LEARNING $3,676.50 PCARDTCD*CENGAGE LEARNING $3,881.25 PCARDTCD*CENGAGE LEARNING $10,857.70 PCARDTCD*CENGAGE LEARNING $13,000.00 PCARDTCD*CENGAGE LEARNING $80,330.17 PCARDTECHCOMM, INC $19,000.00 317599THE WEBSTAURANT STORE $2,836.85 PCARDTHOMSON WEST*TCD $2,532.00 PCARDTIERNEY BROTHERS INC. $2,718.00 317454TIERNEY BROTHERS INC. $7,290.00 317537TOTAL ENERGY SYSTEMS $91,800.00 317486U.S. BANK $3,100.00 317651US BANK-DEBT SERVICES WIRE $65,034.79 WIREVEEJER ENTERPRISES INC $3,354.00 PCARDVENDI ADVERTISING $8,750.00 317654VENDI ADVERTISING $29,605.27 317750VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY $6,139.77 317600WASTE MANAGEMENT $4,197.91 317543WEIDT GROUP,THE $4,708.00 317487WERNER ELECTRIC SUPPLY $35,775.53 317601WINDOWS AND MORE LLC $14,736.25 317602WISCONSIN CAMPUS COMPACT $3,665.00 317746


Vendor Amount Check #WISCONSIN RETIREMENT-WRS WIRE $325,457.42 WIREWISCONSIN TECH COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD AS $26,062.61 317548WISCONSIN TECH COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION $30,000.00 317488WORLDPOINT ECC $2,871.60 PCARDWTCS FOUNDATION, INC. $7,800.00 317549XCEL ENERGY $4,437.01 317563XCEL ENERGY $52,561.30 317489


This is for informational purposes only. Does not require board approval.

Bids Awarded July 2015

Bids are awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The following bids were awarded to these vendors: Bids:

Description Award Date Vendor Amount # of Bid(s) Received

Leasing of Modular Classroom Facility 07/15/2015 EMod Construction Company $129,530 4

Child Care Furnace Replacement and Boiler Addition 7/17/2015 Bernie Buchner $47,750 2



AGENDA ITEM 9

WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT

I S S U E P AP E R

Topic: Revised Modular Education Center

Issue: Western’s 2020 Vision comprehensive plan for facility improvements involves significant remodeling and construction in three existing buildings. This has created a need to temporarily relocate some programs until the construction is completed. The temporary locations have been assessed by administrators and faculty to assure the continuation of a quality learning environment and the availability of student support. Relocation of the following program(s) to the designated temporary locations during the estimated timeframes is recommended while facility construction, remodeling, and improvements are under completion:

The Western Technical College District Board approved the total lease amount for $116,960 at the June Board meeting. Subsequent bids for the project were received at $182,000. The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) approved the total lease amount increase to $182,000 at the July Board meeting and authorized the project, provided that the Western District Board approve the project at the full bid amount.

Awarded Bidder Base Bid

EMOD $129,530

Electrical/Plumbing/Technology 52,470

Total $182,000

Program Current Location

Temporary Location

Estimated Timeframe of Relocation

General Studies

Coleman Modular Education Center On-Campus

September 2015-May 2016

Recommendation: Approve the revised Modular Education Center as outlined.


AGENDA ITEM 10


I S S U E P A P E R

Topic: Revised Viroqua Campus Link-New Footprint

Issue: The Viroqua facility was acquired in 1993 and is in need of remodeling.

Western Technical College is looking to physically connect to the City of Viroqua’s public library. The intent is to emphasize educational venue opportunities for both parties. The link will also accommodate for student study space and social gathering areas. The budget was approved by the District Board and State Board at $500,000. Due to bids coming over the anticipated budget, $583,000, it was recommended that the contractor segment the work into two phases. The first phase in the amount of $499,066 was approved within the authority of the District Board and the State Board. The second phase, in the amount of $83,724 is being submitted for District Board approval.

Recommendation: Approve the revised Viroqua link as outlined and submit the same to the WTCS

Board for approval at its September 8-9, 2015 meeting.


AGENDA ITEM 11


I S S U E P AP E R Topic: Total Salary Adjustments for FY2015-16

Issue: At the June 16, 2015 District Board meeting, the Board approved a 2% total salary adjustment for FY2015-16 for all employees of Western Technical College. When applying the pay increases based on the recommendations from the compensation committees, the total salary increase equals 2.04%. The .04% difference is equal to approximately $10,900. The additional amount will be funded through dollars that become available through the timing of filling vacant positions. Non-faculty employees who received their salary increases starting July 1, 2015 have already received the appropriate increase. The amount will be applied to faculty salary adjustments which will be made retroactively to July 1, 2015.

Recommendation: Approve the total salary adjustment of 2.04% for FY 2015-16.


AGENDA ITEM 12


I S S U E P AP E R Topic:

Expansion of Online Course and Program Offering

Issue: Western is committed to making significant progress toward our key result of increasing the annual number of credit students served to 10,000 by 2020. Though we anticipate enrollment growth with the traditional student population, clearly we are placing a strong emphasis in serving more non-traditional students. A key aspect of that emphasis involves expanding online program offerings. However, state-imposed limits to funding present a real challenge for Western’s efforts to support significant enrollment growth. As a result, we are implementing a partnership approach to expand online offerings.

Project Description: The Higher Education Partners (HEP) partnership provides Western with upfront resources to make investments in the infrastructure necessary to distribute Western courses and programs online, and also provides additional consultation and expertise in implementing student services and faculty support. Upfront resource investments include four support positions, adjunct faculty positions, marketing activities, and consulting services. The budget for the online expansion project is $570,000.

Recommendation: Authorize the investment of HEP resources in the infrastructure necessary to distribute online courses and programs, and provide additional consultation and expertise in implementing student services and faculty support.


AGENDA ITEM 13


I S S U E P A P E R

Topic: 2015-2016 District Board Committee Appointments Issue:

A. Appoint District Board member to Chair the Western District Board Budget and Facilities Subcommittee:

2015-2016 Angie Lawrence

B. Appoint District Board member to Chair the Western District Board

New Directions Committee as a Whole: 2015-2016 Dan Hanson Recommendation:

Appoint District Board members to the positions as designated above for the 2015-2016 academic year.


AGENDA ITEM 16 A 1 a


I S S U E P A P E R

Topic: Notice of Employment: Lunda Center, Event Support, Lunda Center, Regular, Full-time

Issue: This is a new position. The position was posted internally and was advertised in the La

Crosse Tribune and Winona Daily newspapers and on the Western, Tribune, Wisconsin Government Jobs, Jobs for Wisconsin Grads, Wisconsin Job Center, Viterbo Job Board and Craigslist websites. Twenty-five individuals applied and were released to the search committee. The committee selected five applicants to interview. The committee recommends one candidate as the best-qualified for employment.

Recommendation: Approve the employment of Thomas Bouchard, Lunda Center, Event Support, Lunda Center, Finance and Operations Unit, Regular, Full-time effective as of August 24, 2015.


AGENDA ITEM 16 A 1 b


I S S U E P A P E R

Topic: Notice of Employment: Nursing Instructor, Health & Public Safety Division, Regular, Full-time

Issue: This vacancy is a replacement for an employee who resigned. The position was posted

internally and was advertised in the La Crosse Tribune and Winona Daily News newspapers and on the Western, Tribune, Wisconsin Government Jobs, Jobs for Wisconsin Grads, Wisconsin Job Center, Viterbo Job Board and Craigslist websites. Four individuals applied and were released to the search committee. The committee selected two applicants to interview. The committee recommends one candidate as the best-qualified for employment.

Recommendation: Approve the employment of Susan Goldsmith, Nursing Instructor, Health & Public Safety Division, Academic Affairs Unit, Regular, Full-time effective as of August 10, 2015.


AGENDA ITEM 16 A 1 c


I S S U E P A P E R

Topic: Notice of Employment: Career Services Mentor Advisor, Career Services, Limited (ends June 30, 2016), Full-time

Issue: This is a new position funded through the General Purpose Revenue (GPR) grant. The position was posted internally and was advertised in the La Crosse Tribune and on the Western, Tribune, Wisconsin Government Jobs, Jobs for Wisconsin Grads, Wisconsin Job Center, Viterbo Job Board and Craigslist websites. Thirty-nine individuals applied, thirty-seven met minimum qualifications and were released to the search committee. The committee selected five applicants to interview. The committee recommends one candidate as the best-qualified for employment.

Recommendation: Approve the employment of Alyssa Gostonczik, Career Services Mentor Advisor, Career Services, Student Development and Success Unit, Limited (ends June 30, 2016), Full-time effective as of August 17, 2015.


AGENDA ITEM 16 A 1 d


I S S U E P A P E R

Topic: Notice of Employment: Criminal Justice Instructor, Health & Public Safety Division, Regular, Full-time

Issue: This vacancy is a replacement for an employee who transferred. The position was posted

internally and was advertised in the La Crosse Tribune, newspaper and on the Western, Tribune, Wisconsin Government Jobs, Jobs for Wisconsin Grads, Wisconsin Job Center, Viterbo Job Board, WILENET.org, and Craigslist websites. Twenty-three individuals applied, twenty met minimum requirements and were released to the search committee. The committee selected six applicants to interview. The committee recommends one candidate as the best-qualified for employment.

Recommendation: Approve the employment of Nicole Miller, Criminal Justice Instructor, Health & Public Safety Division, Academic Affairs Unit, Regular, Full-time effective as of August 10, 2015.


AGENDA ITEM 16 A 1 e


I S S U E P A P E R

Topic: Notice of Employment: Business Management Instructor, Business Education, Limited (ends June 30, 2016), Full-time

Issue: This vacancy is to backfill an employee who is moving into a professional development opportunity in Academic Excellence relating to the online growth initiative. This position is being filled on a two-term basis by an adjunct instructor.

Recommendation: Approve the employment of Jennifer Nettell, Business Management Instructor, Business Education, Academic Affairs Unit, Limited (ends June 30, 2016), Full-time effective as of August 1, 2015.


AGENDA ITEM 16 A 1 f


I S S U E P A P E R

Topic: Notice of Employment: Project Proven Coordinator, Learner Support and Transition Division, Limited, Full-time

Issue: The Project Proven Coordinator position is being extended for one year. This position is

no longer grant funded and will be a one-year, limited-term position funded equally by Western Technical College and La Crosse County. The funding from La Crosse County has been approved through December 31, 2015 and it is anticipated that they will vote on continued funding before that date.

Recommendation: Approve the employment of Tonya Van Tol, Project PROVEN Coordinator, Learner Support and Transition Division, Student Development and Success Unit, full-time, limited-term (ending June 30 2016).


AGENDA ITEM 16 A 1 g


I S S U E P A P E R

Topic: Notice of Employment: Assistant Grant Writer, Resource Development, Limited (ends June 30, 2016), Full-time

Issue: This vacancy is a replacement for an employee who resigned. The position was posted internally and was advertised in the La Crosse Tribune and on the Western, Tribune, Wisconsin Government Jobs, Jobs for Wisconsin Grads, Wisconsin Job Center, Viterbo Job Board and Craigslist websites. Twenty-three individuals applied, twenty-one met minimum qualifications and were released to the search committee. The committee selected three applicants to interview. The committee recommends one candidate as the best-qualified for employment.

Recommendation: Approve the employment of Quinn Walraven, Assistant Grant Writer, Resource Development, Limited, Full-time, Strategic Effectiveness and Engagement Unit, Limited (ends June 30, 2016), Full-time effective as of July 22, 2015.


AGENDA ITEM 16 A 1 h


I S S U E P A P E R

Topic: Notice of Employment: Diesel and Heavy Equipment Instructor, Integrated Technology Division, Limited (grant funded 1st year, college funded 2nd year), Full-time

Issue: This is a new position to support the Meeting Employer Through Expansion and

Equipment grant. This position was posted internally and was advertised in the La Crosse Tribune and on the Western, Tribune, Wisconsin Government Jobs, Jobs for Wisconsin Grads, Wisconsin Job Center, WIPCCC (Wisconsin Private Colleges Career Consortium), Viterbo Job Board, and Craigslist websites. Five individuals applied and were released to the search committee. The committee selected three applicants to interview. The committee recommends one candidate as the best-qualified for employment.

Recommendation: Approve the employment of Joseph Wiersgalla Diesel and Heavy Equipment Instructor, Integrated Technology Division, Academic Affairs Unit, Limited (ending June 30, 2017), Full-time effective as of August 5, 2015.


AGENDA ITEM 16 A 2 a


I S S U E P A P E R

Topic: Notice of Retirement: Instructor, Industrial Electronics, Integrated Technology, Regular, Full-time

Issue: Dave Thurston has elected to retire from employment at Western Technical College

effective as of June 30, 2016.

Recommendation: Approve the retirement of Dave Thurston, Instructor, Apprenticeship, Integrated

Technology, Academic Affairs Unit, Regular, Full-time effective June 30, 2016.


AGENDA ITEM 16 B 1



Project Submission and Acceptance – FY 2016 Great Lakes Dash Program – Quick Grants for Small Financial Emergencies

Issue: Great Lakes has initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for Dash Program grants.

Project Description: Western will be applying for a Great Lakes Dash grant. The grant will provide funding up to $59,500 based on Western’s total enrollments for 2 ½ years. Funds will allow Western to make modest grants – under $500 in most cases – to help Pell-eligible students cover unforeseen expenses and connect them to other available resources in order to keep students enrolled and moving toward completion. Administrative costs are allowed the first 1 ½ years ($4,500 Spring 2016 and $3,000 FY17). The grant will be coordinated by Student Services as an organized effort between counselors, financial aid advisors, and the Western Foundation to serve students.

Total Project Grant Funds Matching Funds

$77,500 $59,500 for 2 ½ years

Match provided by Western’s Foundation

Year 1 - $6,000 Year 2 - $12,000

Recommendation: Authorize the submission of the above projects in substantive form and accept funds if awarded.


AGENDA ITEM 16 B 2



Project Submission and Acceptance – FY16 to FY19 Department of Ed – IRE: Improve Reentry Education

Issue: The U.S. Department of Education has initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for IRE programs to build on PRSCEO models that can model success for the country.

Project Description: Western will be applying for a grant to strengthen the already existing Project PROVEN model taking place in the La Crosse County Law Enforcement Center (LEC). PROVEN to Work will build on the success of PROVEN in three ways: A) Improve PROVEN by using Jail’s “pod” to support a strong, fully supplied pre-education and pre-workforce classroom in the jail; B) Expand PROVEN communities into Monroe and Trempealeau Counties in Western’s region; C) Provide a model to incorporate PROVEN into Prison (more long-term) populations. Improve PROVEN to Work will improve the original project in two significant ways: by developing stronger connections and pre-education services in the Jail itself through contextualized coursework; and by further developing the career component that is so centrally important to success for this population and reducing recidivism. Western will leverage On-the-Job Training (OJT) funds to help develop a very strong employment pipeline for all participants and specifically targeted employer training and supports. A case worker through this grant will help to ensure participant success on the job. The coursework will be contextualized around employability and job skills and provide students a chance for college credit through a 2-day critical reflection seminar after they finish the initial course. The successful completion of the seminar will earn students credits for prior learning (CPL) for the Professionalism and Success course in the business division (and potentially the Work Ethics course in the Foods Department – pending faculty approval). Expand Western will extend the PROVEN model to Monroe and Trempealeau county jails. The project will establish adult education classes in the jails and work with Workforce Connections and other area CBOs to support the model and success of participants. Provide Western and the PROVEN Leadership Team will work to develop a blueprint for how PROVEN can incorporate the released and returning prison population into the services offered.

Total Project Federal Funds Matching Funds

~$350,000 $350,000 $0

Recommendation: Authorize the submission of the above projects in substantive form and accept funds if awarded.


Documents

District Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2015 · District Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Administrative Center • 111 Seventh Street N • Room 408 •