FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT
Board Meeting Minutes – May 19, 2026
The Fox Valley Technical College District Board held its meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Drive, Appleton, Wisconsin, Room A137, and with virtual access for the public to call in. Chair Mike Slowinski called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Board members present: Javad Ahmad, Margaret Kastner, Justin Krueger, Mike Slowinski, Chuck Spoehr, Molly Steiner, John Weyenberg. Absent: Phil Sabee, Vicky Weiland.
Others present: FVTC President: Dr. Chris Matheny; Administrators: Rayon Brown, Beth Burns, Troy Kohl, Dr. Jennifer Lanter, Dr. Kim Olson, Amy Van Straten; FVTC Employees: Paula Batterman, Scott Borley, Becky Boulanger, Casey Britten, Terleen Cheslock, Carmelyn Daley-Hinkens, Ashley Dearth, Stacy Doran, Chris Dragosh, Nicole Glisczinksi, Jared Huss, Erich Krowas, Ben McKenzie, Liz Mileski, Dr. Brenda Raad, Mary Retlich, Dr. Andy Rinke, Trent Schloss, Dr. Trent Sorensen, John Sorenson, Jill Van Asten, Hannah Westphal, Melissa Widmann; Guests: Hailee Jo Boesch, Riley Braatz, Erin Breister, Jeff Meverden; Recorder: Sarah Bingham
A motion was made by Trustee Steiner to approve the employee compensation recommendations as presented. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried with 7 Ayes: Trustees Ahmad, Kastner, Krueger, Spoehr, Steiner, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
A motion was made by Trustee Kastner that the 2026-27 budget be forwarded to the public hearing to be held on June 16, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. and that FVTC administration provide proper notification to the public as prescribed by Wisconsin Statutes. Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously with 7 Ayes: Trustees Ahmad, Kastner, Krueger, Spoehr, Steiner, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger to approve the Respiratory Therapy Associate of Applied Science "Concept Review" authorizing administration to forward the occupational program proposal to the Wisconsin Technical College System for state board approval. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried with 7 Ayes: Trustees Ahmad, Kastner, Krueger, Spoehr, Steiner, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
A motion was made by Trustee Weyenberg to approve the Board policy, Mission and Purposes, with suggested edits. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger to approve the Board policy, Vision and Areas of Focus, with suggested edits. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Trustee Weyenberg to approve the Board policy, College Values, with suggested edits. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger to approve the Board policy, College Effectiveness, with suggested edits. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Following review, a motion was made by Trustee Krueger to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried with 7 Ayes: Trustees Ahmad, Kastner, Krueger, Spoehr, Steiner, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
Board Meeting Minutes - April 21, 2026
Grant Proposals Submitted in April 2026
Faith Global Methodist Church Lease
Fiocchi Storage Lease
IFB #26055 PSTC Splashboard Prop Concrete
IFB #26057 Classroom Upgrades in AG115, F110, and G200
Budget Variance Analysis
Expenditures > $2,500 for Month of April
Quarterly Investment Performance Summary
Personnel Report
Contract Training & Technical Assistance - Monthly Activity Summary
Academic Program Development, Suspension, and Discontinuance
A motion was made by Trustee Steiner to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats., to discuss the President's performance evaluation. The time was 5:27 p.m. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried with 7 Ayes: Trustees Ahmad, Kastner, Krueger, Spoehr, Steiner, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
Trustee Justin Krueger left the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
A motion was made by Trustee Kastner to reconvene into open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats. The time was 6:14 p.m. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried with 6 Ayes: Trustees Ahmad, Kastner, Spoehr, Steiner, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
There being no further business to come before the District Board, Chair Slowinski declared the meeting adjourned. The time was 6:15 p.m.
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