FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT
Board Meeting Minutes — December 16, 2025
The Fox Valley Technical College District Board held its meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Fox Valley Technical College's D. J. Bordini Center, 5 N. Systems Drive, Appleton, Wisconsin, Room BC141 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: Margaret Kastner, Justin Krueger, Phil Sabee, Mike Slowinski, Chuck Spoehr, Molly Steiner, Vicky Weiland, John Weyenberg. Absent: Javad Ahmad.
Others present included: FVTC President: Dr. Chris Matheny; Administrators: Beth Burns, Troy Kohl, Dr. Jennifer Lanter, Dr. Kim Olson, Amy Van Straten; FVTC Employees: Paula Batterman, Scott Borley, Becky Boulanger, Lucas Carrigg, Nicole Glisczinski, Jared Huss, Marie Hechimovich, Rachel Johnson, Roz Kruse, Susan Lowney, Kari Meixl, Dr. Brenda Raad, Dawn Rall, Mary Retlich, Dr. Andy Rinke, Trent Schloss, John Sorenson, Jill Van Asten, Paul Van Eyck, Michelle Vang, Dana Zahorik; Guests: Brian Anderson, Kari Meixl; Community Member: Dave Wuestenberg; Recorder: Sarah Bingham
Following review of the report, a motion was made by Trustee Weyenberg to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and the related Management Letter. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously with 8 Ayes: Trustees Kastner, Krueger, Sabee, Spoehr, Steiner, Weiland, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
A motion was made by Trustee Sabee to approve the Law Enforcement Foundations Technical Diploma "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 unanimously with 8 Ayes: Trustees Kastner, Krueger, Sabee, Spoehr, Steiner, Weiland, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
The agenda item, IFB #26009 Quantities Kitchen and Commons Remodels, was pulled from consent.
Following review, a motion was made by Trustee Krueger to accept the bids pursuant to IFB #26009 from various contractors in the amount of $2,213,068.00. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried with 7 Ayes: Trustees Kastner, Krueger, Sabee, Steiner, Weiland, Weyenberg, Slowinski. 1 Abstained: Spoehr.
Following review, a motion was made by Trustee Kastner to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried with 8 Ayes: Trustees Kastner, Krueger, Sabee, Spoehr, Steiner, Weiland, Weyenberg, Slowinski.
Board Meeting Minutes – November 18, 2025
LEAVEN Lease
Kohl Family Farm Land Lease
Griesbach Land and Storage Lease
IFB #26014 Interior Design Program Remodel
IFB #26023 D. J. Bordini Center Roof Top Unit and Air Handling Unit
IFB #26028 Childcare Exterior Door
Resolution for Remodel – Quantities Kitchen Remodel
Resolution for Remodel – Interior Design Remodel
Budget Variance Analysis
Expenditures > $2,500 for Month of November
Personnel Report
District Legal Engagement Letter
Contract Training & Technical Assistance – Monthly Activity Summary
Grant Proposals Submitted in November 2025
Academic Program Development, Suspension, and Discontinuance
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger to approve the Board policy, Board Responsibility, as is. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Trustee Sabee to approve the Board policy, Board Policy Creation & Review, as is. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chair Slowinski reviewed the Board of Trustees 2025-26 Self Evaluation process and timeline. The evaluation will be emailed to Trustees in early January. The results will be compiled and discussed at the Board Retreat on February 4.
There being no further business to come before the District Board, Chair Slowinski declared the meeting adjourned. The time was 5:39 p.m.
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