Southwest Technical College
Board of Trustees Meeting
November 6, 2025; 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Southwest Tech Boardroom
Board of Trustees
Chairperson: Darin Gifford (Iron County Business Representative); Kristie McMullin (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); Jamison Robinett (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 Chairperson, Darin Gifford
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of the September 11, 2025 Minutes
II. Special Item:
Department Highlight - Carl Johnson, Director of Manufacturing
Student Presentation - Laila Quezada
II. Action Items:
Approval of Budget Adjustment - Brennan Wood
Approval of Purchasing PCard Policy - Clarissa
Consent Agenda Approval - Darin Gifford
III. Discussion Items:
COE Report Out - Scott Leavitt and Neal Mason
Fundraising Changes - Christy Hugh
Changes to Master Esthetician - Scott Leavitt
Rural Initiative, Rural Grant - Scott Leavitt and Brennan Wood
Custom Fit Report - Jodi Simmons
Board of Trustee Summit Report - Brennan Wood
Leadership Academy Graduation, Succession Plan Update - Brennan Wood
Investment Report - Clarissa Crosby
IV. Adjourn
Next Board Meeting: January 15, 2026 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:
November 26 - 30: Thanksgiving Break
December 8 - Paramedic Pinning Ceremony
December 11 - Nursing Pinning Ceremony
December 12 - Welding Contest
December 17 - Firefighter Pinning Ceremony
December 22 - January 1 - Holiday Break, Campus Closed
January 2 - Employee Preparation Day - Campus Closed
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 Valerie Stringfellow at 970.376.4793.