Agenda
Southwest Technical College
Board of Trustees Meeting
April 30, 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);; Garrett Cottam (Iron County Business Representative); Jamison Robinett (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: Doug Seager and Holly Bishop
I. Agenda Items by Chairperson
Call to order, Chairperson, Darin Gifford
Pledge of Allegiance, Chairperson, Darin Gifford
Approval of the Agenda, Chairperson, Darin Gifford
Approval of the March 5, 2025 Minutes
II. Special Items:
State Auditor's Report - Doug Seager and Holly Bishop
Department Highlight - Director of Nursing, Tim Hatch & Faculty - Practical Nursing, Kylee McBride
Student Presentation, Maggie Robinson
II. Action Items:
Approval of FY27 Budget - Clarissa Crosby
Approval of Architectural Programming - Brennan Wood
Approval of FY27 Program Fees - Scott Leavitt Tab F
Approval of FY27 Board Meeting Schedule - Valerie Stringfellow
III. Discussion Items:
Investment Report - Clarissa Crosby
IV. Adjourn
Next Board Meeting: September 3, 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:
May 6, 2026, Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 6 - 8pm
May 7, 2026, STECH Graduation at SUU's AFEC, 6 - 8pm
May 25, 2026, Memorial Day - Campus Closed
June 9, 2026 STAC Ribbon Cutting, 11:30 - 1pm
June 9, 2026, STECH Open House, 6 - 8pm
June 15, 2026, Juneteenth - Campus Closed
June 17 - 19th, Management Retreat - Brian Head:Board invited to Brian Head on 6/17, 4:30 - 6:30pm NOISE Activity, Dinner at 6:30pm followed by games in the Conference Room.
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 970.376.4793.