Southwest Technical College
Board of Trustees Meeting
March 5, 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); Michelle Tullis (Iron County School District); Myron Cottam (Garfield School District); Kenneth Ure (Beaver School District)
Invited Guests:
JR Quarnberg (Director of Programs, Kane Campus), Chef Jon Woodgate (Faculty & Program Coordinator - Culinary Arts), and Omega Ah Chee (Culinary Arts Student), Eric Petersen
I. Agenda Items by Chairperson
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of the January 15, 2026 Minutes
II. Special Item:
Department Highlight - JR Quarnberg, Director of Programs
Student Presentation
II. Action Items:
Approval of Program Changes - Scott Leavitt
Approval of FY27 High School Fees - Scott Leavitt
Approval of Off-Campus Activities Policy - Scott Leavitt
Approval of Advancing Tuition in Truth to USHE - Clarissa Crosby
Approval of Privacy Policy - James Mullenaux
Approval of 2026-2030 Strategic Plan - Brennan Wood
III. Discussion Items:
Legislative Update - Brennan Wood
New Stand Alone Courses - Scott Leavitt
Management Retreat Invitation to the Board of Trustees - Brennan Wood
Navigator Night of Excellence, Student of the Year - Brennan Wood
Investment Report - Clarissa Crosby
IV. Adjourn
Next Board Meeting: April 30, 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:
March 5 - Cedar City Chamber Awards Gala
March 6 - Last Day of General Legislative Session
March 9 - 13 - SUU Springbreak
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
March 27 - 28 - Makethon
April 6 - 8 - STECH & ICSD Springbreak
April 28 - 30 - Navigator Night of Excellence, Student of the Year
April 30 - Board of Trustees 'May' Meeting
May 7 - STECH Graduation
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.