Board of Trustees' Meeting - Revision 3
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General Information
- Government Type
- State Agency
- Entity
- Utah Board of Higher Education
- Entity Website
- https://ushe.edu/
- Public Body
- Bridgerland Technical College Board of Directors
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- Board of Trustees' Meeting
- Notice Type(s)
- Meeting
- Event Start Date & Time
- June 23, 2025 04:00 PM
- Event End Date & Time
- June 23, 2025 06:00 PM
- Description/Agenda
- Item 1 Pledge of Allegiance & Welcome Item 2 Presidential Scholarship Recipient Recognition Renee Milne, Vice President for Student Services Nicole McInelly, Director of Financial Aid The BTECH Presidential Scholarship is a prestigious award recognizing high school seniors from across the intermountain west. Recipients of this scholarship demonstrate exceptional ability and accomplishment in a technical training area and have a sincere desire to enroll and complete training at BTECH. The recipients are selected by the scholarship committee with input from college administration. The following students have been selected as recipients and have been invited to attend the meeting with their parent(s): - Natalia Aguirre, Digital Design - Makaeyla Crossley, Dental Assisting - Lindsey Leavitt, Cosmetology - Abram Price, Meat Services ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the board. Pictures to follow the Student of the Year announcement. Item 3 Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Student of the Year Recognition Renee Milne, Vice President for Student Services Adrienne O'Brien, Director of Marketing & Public Relations The college will be pleased to present the FY 2025-2026 Student of the Year selection. Throughout the year, instructors nominate 'Platinum Performers' who are the top performers in their program. These winners are then forwarded to the College Events committee to select the Student of the Year. This person represents BTECH during the upcoming year at graduation and during public relations events. ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the board. Pictures to follow. Item 4 Board Member Appreciation Paul Nelson, Board Chair Nancy Kennedy and John Ferry have concluded their terms of service as designated by their respective education institutions and will rotate off the Bridgerland Technical College Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2025. BTECH faculty, staff, students, and fellow trustees extend their sincere appreciation for the many years of dedicated service and valuable contributions. ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the board. Item 5 Election of Officers Paul Nelson, Board Chair In accordance with BTECH Policy 103.4.3 Election of Officers, board leadership elections will be conducted at this meeting. Nancy Kennedy, having served as past chair, will be rotating off the board, resulting in a vacancy for that position. The nominating committee will present its recommendations for officers continuing in a second term, leaving the past chair position open. Following the nominating committee recommendations, the chair will open the floor for additional nominations, provided the nominee(s) have given consent and meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Section 1.1b of the policy. After the nominations, including discussion by the board, the election shall be conducted by hand vote. Each voting member will have one vote. The candidate receiving the most votes will fill the past chair position. ACTION: Vote to elect the chair and vice chair to serve a second term and the nominee to fill the past chair position for the BTECH Board of Trustees. Item 6 Audit Committee Report - USHE Internal Auditors Brandi Gittins, VP for Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer Jack Draxler, Audit Committee Chair In compliance with Policy R567, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) Internal Audit team recently completed a procurement and Center for Internet Security (CIS) controls audit. The results were presented to the BTECH Audit committee on May 21, 2025. In addition to reviewing the audit results, the committee approved the Audit Committee Plan, outlining future audit topics to be addressed. Jack Draxler, Audit committee chair, will provide the board with a brief summary. VP Gittins will be present to address questions or comments from board members. ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the board. Item 7 FY 2025-2026 All Funds Budget Brandi Gittins, VP for Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer Wendy Finley, Budget Director Included for the board's information and review is the FY 2025-2026 All Funds Budget. The budget worksheet provides a two-year comparison for the operating budget. In addition, the second worksheet shows the budget for all 'funds' of the college, including the 'fund' for discretionary revenue and proposed expenditures, if any. The budgets will be presented for discussion and approval. ACTION: Recommend approval of the FY 2025-2026 budget(s). Item 8 Policy Updates Brandi Gittins, VP for Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer Changes in laws and accreditation requirements prompt the majority of updates to policies and plans. The policies listed below have been identified for revision and/or proposed as new. Two versions of each revised policy are provided: a 'red line' version showing proposed additions (in red) and deletions (with strikethrough), and a 'clean' version reflecting the proposed final language. Additional policy and plan changes are included in the Consent Calendar and as an Information Item if no action is required. Administration will be present at the meeting to address any questions or comments from the board. - Policy 580 Procurement - Red Line; Clean o This policy has undergone significant revisions to ensure alignment with updated state regulations, institutional practices, and USHE policy. As per audit recommendations, language was added for purchases above the small purchase threshold of $50,000. While the policy has long existed, these updates reflect a more comprehensive approach. - Policy 803 Cash Handling (New) o As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen internal controls and align with best practices in financial management, a formal cash handling policy has been established. While many procedures have long been in place operationally, this policy formalizes those practices to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance. ACTION: Recommend approval of the policy updates to be effective immediately. Item 9 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and Mission Statement Emily Hobbs, Administrative Chief of Staff A questionnaire was sent to faculty, staff, students, and Institutional Advisory Committee members (BTECH Board of Trustees) to gather input for the plan's review and update. In addition to this internal feedback, Administration also reviewed the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) Strategic Plan to ensure alignment with system-wide priorities. After considering all input and under the direction of the president, a new Strategic Plan was developed to replace the previous version, which had become overly detailed and difficult to navigate. While the overarching objectives remain the same, the strategies have been thoughtfully reworked. Faculty and staff were emailed the draft plan for review prior to board consideration. These revisions reflect a commitment to continuous improvement and to fulfilling the mission of the college. The Mission Statement is included in the Strategic Plan, which is reviewed and approved annually. ACTION: Recommend approval of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and Mission Statement. Item 10 Consent Calendar Paul Nelson, Board Chair - Minutes - Minutes from the March 24, 2025, Board meeting are available online for review and subsequent approval. o Correction Noted: On the Item 7 'Program Review and Changes' handout, the Firefighter program was incorrectly listed as 19 credits due to a clerical error. The correct value is 20 credits, based on the calculation of 600 hours/30 hours = 20 credits. The total program hours remain unchanged at 600. The handout has been updated accordingly, and the minutes now reflect this correction. - Additional Policy Updates - Administration recommends the approval of the specified policies based on their annual review, Council on Occupational Education (COE) accreditation changes, Utah Board of Higher Education (UBHE) policy changes, and new legislation. Link provided online. ACTION: Recommend approval of the March 24, 2025, minutes with the correction and the additional policy updates. Item 11 Information Items A. Management of College Investments Bridgerland Technical College's VP for administrative services and chief financial officer, under the direction of the college president and the college Board of Trustees, invests the college funds in the Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Funds (UPTIF) and other qualified investments and follows the rules of the Utah System of Higher Education, the State Money Management Act, and the rules of the State Money Management Council. The Accounting department creates monthly investment reports to be submitted to the college president and the Board of Trustees. This file, which includes January 2025, February 2025, March 2025, and April 2025 is available as a link. B. Plan Review The college underwent an annual review of all Council on Occupational Education (COE) plans this spring, including input from Administration, faculty, staff, and students (when applicable). This review verifies current accreditation standards are met. Administration evaluated all input and made changes indicated with red (new) and strikethrough (omission). The updated plans will be available on the BTECH website. Although plans do not require board approval, it is the intent of the college to keep board members updated. This file is available as a link. C. Calendar/Happenings o Calendar available at btech.edu/event-calendars o Board Meeting Dates o August 25, 2025 @ 4 p.m. o December 8, 2025 @ 4 p.m. o March 23, 2026 @ 4 p.m. Item 12 Adjournment
- 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 Emily Hobbs at 435-750-3167.
- Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
- NA
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
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1301 North 600 West
Logan, UT 84321
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- Emily Hobbs
- Contact Email
- ehobbs@btech.edu
- Contact Phone
- (435)750-3167
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- June 20, 2025 08:54 AM
- Notice Last Edited On
- August 29, 2025 02:19 PM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| audio1904422883.m4a | Audio Recording | 2025/06/25 04:20 PM |
| June 23, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Draft.pdf | Meeting Minutes | 2025/06/26 05:44 PM |