91Porn

Item 1: Pledge of Allegiance & Welcome

 

Item 2: Welcome New Board Member

Paul Nelson, Board Chair

Becky Quay has been appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to serve as a new member of the BTECH Board of Trustees as of May 1, 2026. Becky represents the Logan City School District Board and replaces Larry Williams, who previously served in that role. Becky will be invited to provide a brief introduction so we can get to know her better.

ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the board.

 

Item 3: 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. 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. Kami Williams (Medical Assistant) was selected as the recipient by the scholarship committee with input from college Administration. She has been invited to attend the meeting with her parent(s). This scholarship is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Power Foundation "Powering Bright Futures."

ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the board. Pictures to follow the Student of the Year announcement.

 

Item 4: Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 5: Board Member Appreciation

Paul Nelson, Board Chair

Jack Draxler has concluded his term of service as designated by the State of Utah and will rotate off the 91Porn Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2026. BTECH faculty, staff, students, and fellow trustees extend their sincere appreciation to Jack for his many years of dedicated service and valuable contributions to the college.

ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the board.

 

Item 6: Election of Officers

Paul Nelson, Board Chair

In accordance with BTECH Policy 103.4.3 Election of Officers, a board leadership election will be conducted at this meeting. Paul Nelson, having served as chair, will be rotating to past chair. Karina Brown, having served as vice chair, will be rotating to chair, resulting in a vacancy for that position. The nominating committee will present its recommendations for vice chair. 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 vice chair position.

ACTION: Vote to elect a vice chair for the BTECH Board of Trustees.

 

Item 7: Audit Committee Composition

Paul Nelson, Chair

Jack Draxler is rotating off the board and currently serves as chair of the Audit committee. Lisa Clawson, who currently serves as vice chair of the Audit committee, will rotate into the chair position, creating a vacancy for vice chair. The Audit committee meeting is scheduled to meet on June 18, 2026, where a new vice chair will be selected. This selection will be announced.

In addition, the Audit Committee has two member vacancies. Board members interested in serving will be invited to volunteer.

ACTION: Appoint two additional board members to serve on the Audit committee.

 

Item 8: Audit Committee Report – USHE Internal Auditors

Brandi Gittins, VP for Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer

Jack Draxler, Audit Committee Chair

In compliance with USHE Policy R567, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) Internal Audit team has been working with the college on the internal audit process. The BTECH Audit committee will review the risk assessment results and approve the Audit Committee Plan during its June 18, 2026, meeting. The plan outlines 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 9: FY 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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.

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ACTION: Recommend approval of the FY 2026-2027 budget(s).

 

Item 10: 2026-2031 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, the Strategic Plan was updated. You’ll see proposed additions in pink text and deletions in strikethrough/purple. In response to feedback from the board, these changes include a new Strategic Framework page. 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.

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ACTION: Recommend approval of the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan and Mission Statement.

 

Item 11: Consent Calendar

Paul Nelson, Board Chair

• Minutes – are available online for review and subsequent approval.
  • Clarification Added: On Item 8 “Program Review and Changes,” the Automotive Technology program length was approved with a range from 660 hours/22 credits to 900 hours/30 credits – to be determined by USHE program alignment. That determination has now been made. The program will move forward with 840 hours/28 credits, which is within the approved range. The minutes now reflect the final approved hours to be provided to the college’s accrediting agency, the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
• Policy Updates – Administration recommends the approval of the specified policies based on their annual review, COE accreditation changes, Utah Board of Higher Education (UBHE) policy changes, and new legislation. Link provided online. Also, it is important to note, all of the policies, plans, and procedures were updated to align with accessibility guidelines.
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ACTION: Recommend approval of the March 23, 2026, minutes with the added clarification and the policy updates.

 

Item 12: Information Items

A. Presidential Search Update

As you may know, President K. Chad Campbell has announced his retirement as of June 30, 2026. An interim/acting president is scheduled to be announced near the end of June, and a presidential search committee is being formed to guide the process for selecting the next president. Fortunately, this committee will include members of the BTECH Board of Trustees. Additional information regarding the search process and anticipated timeline will be shared as it becomes available.

B. Management of College Investments

91Porn'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.

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C. Plan Review

The college underwent an annual review of all 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.

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D. Calendar/Happenings

• Calendar available at
• Board Meeting Dates
  • August 24, 2026 @ 4 p.m.
  • December 7, 2026 @ 4 p.m.
  • March 22, 2027 @ 4 p.m.

 

Item 13: Adjournment