FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT
Board Meeting Minutes – June 16, 2026
The Fox Valley Technical College District Board held its meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 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 4:01 p.m.
Board members present: Javad Ahmad, Margaret Kastner, Justin Krueger, Phil Sabee, Mike Slowinski, Chuck Spoehr (arrived 4:26 p.m.), Molly Steiner, Vicky Weiland, John Weyenberg (arrived 4:07 p.m.). Absent: None.
Others present: FVTC President: Dr. Chris Matheny; Administrators: Rayon Brown, 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, Nicole Glisczinksi, Jared Huss, Dr. Brenda Raad, Dr. Andy Rinke, Trent Schloss, Dr. Trent Sorensen, John Sorenson, Jill Van Asten, Hannah Westphal, Melissa Widmann; Guests: Jennifer Haydon; Recorder: Sarah Bingham
At 4:30 p.m., it was declared by Chairperson Slowinski that the Board recess to conduct the public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 budget. Amy Van Straten, Vice President for Administration, presented a high-level overview of the proposed budget and process for its development. The Board meeting resumed at 4:52 p.m.
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger to adopt the resolution authorizing adoption of the 2026-27 budget. [RES 26/06-01] Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously with 9 Ayes: Trustees Ahmad, Kastner, Krueger, Sabee, Spoehr, Steiner, Weiland, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
A motion was made by Trustee Kastner to approve an initial resolution authorizing and providing for the sale and issuance of not to exceed $10,000,000 general obligation promissory notes and certain related details. [RES 26/06-02] Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously with 9 Ayes: Trustees Ahmad, Kastner, Krueger, Sabee, Spoehr, Steiner, Weiland, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
Following review, a motion was made by Trustee Steiner to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried with 9 Ayes: Trustees Ahmad, Kastner, Krueger, Sabee, Spoehr, Steiner, Weiland, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
Board Meeting Minutes - May 19, 2026
Grant Proposals Submitted in May 2026
Budget Variance Analysis
Expenditures > $2,500 for Month of May
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 Weyenberg to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats., to discuss the President's performance review and President's contract. The time was 5:12 p.m. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried with 9 Ayes: Trustees Ahmad, Kastner, Krueger, Sabee, Spoehr, Steiner, Weiland, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
A motion was made by Trustee Sabee to reconvene into open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats. The time was 5:34 p.m. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried with 9 Ayes: Trustees Ahmad, Kastner, Krueger, Sabee, Spoehr, Steiner, Weiland, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
A motion was made by Trustee Weyenberg to approve the matters discussed in closed session. The time was 5:35 p.m. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried with 9 Ayes: Trustees Ahmad, Kastner, Krueger, Sabee, Spoehr, Steiner, Weiland, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
There being no further business to come before the District Board, Chair Slowinski declared the meeting adjourned. The time was 5:36 p.m.
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