Agenda
Southwest Technical College
Board of Trustees Meeting
January 15, 2026; 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);; 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); Dave Staheli (Iron County School District); Myron Cottam (Garfield School District); Kenneth Ure (Beaver School District)
Invited Guests:
Commissioner Landward, Eric Petersen, Gail Goodman, Sammy Herbaugh, Paige Smith
I. Agenda Items by Chairperson
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of the November 6, 2025 Minutes
II. Special Item:
Department Highlight - Gail Goodman, Director of Health Professions & Public Safety
Student Presentation - Paige Smith
II. Action Items:
Approval of Discontinuance of Commercial Driver's License Class A (Richfield) - Scott Leavitt
Approval of Closure of the Richfield Instructional Service Center - Scott Leavitt
Consent Agenda Approval
III. Discussion Items:
Procurement Exception - Brennan Wood
Tuition Increase Process - Brennan Wood & Clarissa Crosby
Student of the Year Awards Week 4/28 - 4/30 (Navigator Night of Excellence) - Brennan Wood
USHE Technical College Dedicated Capital Project_STECH Project- Brennan Wood
Investment Report - Clarissa Crosby
IV. Adjourn
Next Board Meeting: March 5, 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:
January 19 - Martin Luther King Day, Campus Closed
January 20 - First Day of General Session of the Legislature
February 16 - President's 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 Christy Hugh at 435-586-2899.