Southwest Technical College
Board of Trustees Meeting
September 11, 2025 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Southwest Technical College Boardroom
Board of Trustees
Chairperson : Darin Gifford (Iron County Business Representative); Kristie McMullin (Iron County Business Representative); Jamison
Robinett (Iron County Business Representative); Garrett Cottam (Iron County Business Representative); Sharon Corry (Iron County Business
Representative), Paul Terry (Iron County Business Representative); Melinda Pfundstein (Iron County Business Representative); Beverly
Burgess (SUU Trustee); Jarad Brinkerhoff (Kane School District); Michelle Tullis (Iron County School District); Myron Cottam (Garfield School
District); Kenneth Ure (Beaver School District)
I. Agenda Items by Darin Gifford, Chairperson
A. Call to order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of the Agenda
D. Approval of the May 7, 2025 Minutes
E. Oath of Office for Jamison Robinett - Kristi Holyoak
II. Special Item:
A. Department Highlight - Wade Esplin, Director of Transportation & Apprenticeships
B. Student Presentation
III. Action Items:
A. Review and Approval of President KPI's 2025-26 - Brennan Wood
B. Approval of New Probationary Period Policy - Brennan Wood
C. Approval of Chair, Vice Chair, and New Executive Member - Brennan Wood
D. Approval of Law Enforcement Unit, Records & Campus Safety Procedures Policy - James Mullenaux
E. Consent Agenda Approval - Darin Gifford
IV. Discussion Items:
A. Board Priorities - Brennan Wood
B. Board SWAG Item - Brennan Wood
C. Capital Development Process Dedicated and Non-dedicated funding - Brennan Wood
D. Investment Report - Clarissa Crosby
E. Mascot Research Update - Brennan Wood
F. New Graduation Certificate - Brennan Wood
G. Facilities Update - Ryan Fisher
V. Adjourn
Next Board Meeting: November 6, 2025 at 12pm in the Southwest Technical College Boardroom.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids
and services) during this meeting should notify Valerie Stringfellow (970) 376-4793, three days prior to the meeting. In accordance with the Open
and Public Meeting Act, this meeting is being recorded. Trustees may participate in a Board of Trustees meeting by means of electronic media.
Upcoming Events and Informational Items:
A. October 1 Manufacturing Days
B. October 9 Foundation Dinner
C. October 17 Employee Prep Day: Campus in closed
D. October 20 Fall Break: Campus is closed
E. November 3 - 6 COE Accreditation Reaffirmation Visit
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Christy Hugh at 435-586-2899.