Board Meeting
B T E C H
June 21, 2021
BRIDGERLAND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES / INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
JUNE 21, 2021, 4 P.M.
1301 NORTH 600 WEST, LOGAN, UT
AGENDA
Item 1: Start Recording, State Date, Time, Place of Meeting, and Members Present
Pledge of Allegiance & Welcome
Item 2: Recognition and Honor of the Bridgerland Technical College Student of the Year
Adrienne O’Brien, Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Nancy Kennedy, Board Chair
In conjunction with the USHE Student of the Year campaign, Bridgerland will be pleased to present the 2021-2022 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 Promotions Committee to select the Student of the Year. This person represents Bridgerland and USHE during the upcoming year, including legislative and other public relations events. The Board Chair and Board Leadership members will present the Student of the Year award and will congratulate the winner.
ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the Board.
Item 3: Presidential Scholarship Recipient Recognition
Jim White, VP for Student Services
Nancy Kennedy, Board Chair
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 following students have been selected as recipients and have been invited to attend the meeting with their parent(s):
- Lexxcey Petersen – Welding Technology
- Hadley Severe – Diesel
- Jesus Linares-Ramirez – Diesel
- Samuel Christensen – Drafting
- Karissa Eames – Pharmacy Technician
ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the Board.
Item 4: Consent Calendar Approval
A. Minutes from the March 22, 2021, Board meeting are available online for review and subsequent approval.
B. 2021-2022 Postsecondary Fees
In accordance with the Utah System of Higher Education Tuition and Fees Policy 204.8.1, the College seeks approval of fees for postsecondary students. These fees help offset the cost of training and may consist of required external industry certifications, exam fees, background checks, expendable supplies, consumable goods, technology, and lab expenses.
Handout(s): 2021-2022 Postsecondary Fees
C. 2021-2026 Strategic Plan & Mission Statement
To review and update the Strategic Plan for the next year, a questionnaire was sent to faculty, staff, students, and Institutional Advisory Committee members (BTECH Board of Trustees) to gather input. Faculty and staff were emailed the draft plan and suggestions were discussed in the Faculty & Staff Meeting on June 4, 2021. Administration, with the direction of the President, evaluated all input and has suggested the additions as outlined in pink text. Items no longer applicable have been removed. These changes are designed for continual improvement and to fulfill the mission of the College. Included in the Strategic Plan is the Mission Statement, which is to be reviewed and approved annually.
Handout(s): 2021-2026 Strategic Plan & Mission Statement
D. 2020-2021 Strategic Planning Tri-Annual Highlights
To provide timely evaluation of progress toward achieving the objectives in the Strategic Plan, Administration created the 2020-2021 Strategic Planning Tri-Annual Highlights document. This evaluation document provides an opportunity for the College to celebrate successes and achievements primarily for the November 2020 to March 2021 timeframe.
Handout(s): 2020-2021 Strategic Planning Tri-Annual Highlights
E. Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) List
Occupational Advisory Committees are groups of individuals who represent business and industry to ensure students receive relevant instruction. In addition, OAC members may serve as guest speakers, conduct mock interviews, provide job placement opportunities, secure donations, volunteer at College events, and more. The College seeks approval of the OAC list provided.
Handout(s): Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) List
ACTION: Recommend approval of the Consent Calendar items: (A) Minutes; (B) 2021-2022 Postsecondary Fees; (C) 2021-2026 Strategic Plan & Mission Statement; (D) 2020-2021 Strategic Planning Tri-Annual Highlights; and (E) Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) List.
Item 5: Election of New Vice-Chair
Nancy Kennedy, Chair
The election of a new vice-chair, in accordance with BTECH Policy 103.4.2 Election of Officers, will be conducted at this meeting. The nominating committee will nominate the candidate(s), and the chair will declare nominations open for any other nominations, provided the member nominated gives consent and the criteria of 1.1b have been confirmed.
Following the nominations, including discussion by the Board, the election shall be conducted by hand vote. Each voting member will have one vote for vice-chair. The candidate receiving the most votes will become the new vice-chair.
ACTION: Vote to elect a vice-chair for the BTECH Board of Trustees.
Item 6: Articles of Incorporation
Chad Campbell, President
In July 2017, in response to legislative action that changed the College’s name to Bridgerland Technical College and also made it “bodies politic and corporate with perpetual succession and with all rights, immunities, and franchise necessary to function as such...” (53B-2-101), the Assistant Attorney General for Technical Education at the time, Doug Richards, filed articles of incorporation with the state of Utah that defined its purpose as “any legal purpose.”
In an effort to have a more comprehensive set of articles of incorporation and to help facilitate the College’s request for the Internal Revenue Service to recognize Bridgerland as an organization of the type described in section 501(c)(3), the articles of incorporation filed with the division of corporations needed to be amended. A more detailed explanation of the need for this change will be provided at the meeting.
Handout(s): Articles of Incorporation
ACTION: Recommend approval of the Articles of Incorporation.
Item 7: Policies and Plans Review
Chad Campbell, President
Although evaluated throughout the year, Administration coordinates a formal annual review of all Council on Occupational Education (COE) required plans and updates. This review has been in progress for a few months and has resulted in several suggested updates, which are outlined in the spreadsheet provided. Changes in laws and accreditation requirements prompt the majority of updates. Proposed changes are indicated with red and strikethrough. Plans not listed on this spreadsheet were evaluated, but no changes are suggested at this time. For your review, the complete list of policies and plans is available at BTECH policies and plans webpage.
As a result of the recent retirement announcement from Jim White, VP for Student Services, the College proposes latitude to update job titles and names throughout the policies as appropriate.
Administration will be present at the meeting to address any questions or comments from the Board.
Handout(s): Policies and Plans Outline & Change Recommendations
ACTION: Recommend approval of changes as provided in the Policies and Plans Review, including latitude to update job titles and names in policies and plans as appropriate.
Item 8: Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Operating Budget
Chad Campbell, President
Included for your information and review is the FY 2021-2022 Operating Budget. The spreadsheet provides a comparison of the changes among FY 2019-2020, FY 2020-2021, and FY 2021-2022. During the March 22, 2021, Trustees Meeting, a brief update on the 2021 General Session of the Legislature was discussed. The FY 2021-2022 operating budget, prepared using the “base” budget appropriation amounts, will be presented for discussion and approval.
In addition to the discussion and subsequent approval of the proposed appropriated budget, a brief discussion of the other sources and uses of revenue at the College will also be provided.
Handout(s): Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Operating Budget
ACTION: Recommend approval of the FY 2021-2022 Operating Budget.
Item 9: Land Bank and 12th North Right of Way Proposal
Chad Campbell, President
Bridgerland is exploring the possibility of a land bank request along with a proposal from Logan City for a 12th North right of way.
Handout(s): Logan City Dedication Plat for 1200 North from 600 East to 1000 West and for 800 West from approximately 1100 North to 1200 North
Handout(s): Blue Springs Development Plan
ACTION: Recommend approval of the Land Bank and 12th North Right of Way Proposal.
Item 10: Chief Development Officer Report
Frank Stewart, Chief Development Officer
A brief update will be provided.
ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the Board.
Item 11: Utah Board of Higher Education (UBHE) Report
Dr. Scott Theurer, UBHE Representative
A brief update from the Utah Board of Higher Education will be provided.
ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the Board.
Item 12: Information Items
Custom Fit Training Department year-to-date totals by fiscal yearItem 12A: Custom Fit Training Department – Year to Date
| Fiscal Year | Trainees | Training Hours | Total Companies | New Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-20 Qtr 3 | 3,665 | 45,730 | 181 | 30 |
| 20-21 Qtr 3 | 3,659 | 46,800 | 181 | 21 |
Item 12B: Management of College Investments
Bridgerland Technical College’s Controller, 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 follows the rules of the Utah System of Higher Education, the State Money Management Act, and the rules of the State Money Management Council. Quarterly investment reports are provided to the College President and the Board of Trustees. These files are available as links:
BTECH Investment Report 1st Qtr
BTECH Investment Report 2nd Qtr
BTECH Investment Report 3rd Qtr
Item 12C: Stand-Alone Courses
In accordance with USHE Policy 200, Section 5.1.2, courses not part of an approved certificate shall be approved by the Chief Instructional Officer and reported to the College Board of Trustees as an information item. The current schedule is included as a link and is always available online at btech.edu. No new courses need approval at this time.
Item 12D: Board of Trustees’ Duties and Responsibilities
To ensure the Utah System of Higher Education is efficient, effective, and delivers world-class instruction and research, the Utah Board of Higher Education and institutional boards of trustees must align responsibility and authority. The Board of Higher Education has established responsibilities and authorities for the Board, the boards of trustees, presidents, and the Commissioner. This file is available as a link.
Item 12E: Calendar/Happenings
- 50th Anniversary Celebration: June 25, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Logan Main Campus
- Calendar available at btech.edu/event-calendars
- Board Meeting Dates
- August 23, 2021
- November 15, 2021
- March 21, 2022
- June 20, 2022
- Board Meeting Dates
Item 13: Adjournment
Item 10: Information Items
Custom Fit Training Department – Year to Date
Custom Fit Training Department year-to-date statistics comparing fiscal year quarters.
| Fiscal Year | Trainees | Training Hours | Total Companies | New Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20–21 Quarter 3 | 3,659 | 46,800 | 181 | 21 |
| 21–22 Quarter 3 | 1,986 | 47,565 | 198 | 22 |
Item 10: Information Items
B. Management of College Investments
Bridgerland Technical College’s controller, under the direction of the college president and the college board of trustees, invests college funds in the Utah Public Treasurers’ Investment Funds (UPTIF) 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.
Quarterly investment reports are provided to the college president and the board.
Handout: View the College Investment Report for 3rd Quarter .
C. Calendar and Happenings
Calendar available at View the BTECH event calendars .
- COE Accreditation Preliminary Site Visit – August 1, 2022
- COE Accreditation Site Visit – September 19–22, 2022
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Board Meeting Dates
- August 22, 2022
- December 5, 2022
- March 20, 2023
Item 11: Board Member Appreciation
Presented by Jack Draxler, Board Chair.
Mike Madsen and Jeff Packer have reached the end of their terms as established by the State of Utah and will rotate off the board effective July 1, 2022. Bridgerland Technical College faculty, staff, students, and the Board of Trustees extend sincere appreciation for their many years of service.
Appointed in 1981, Mike Madsen served for 41 years and was board chair for the majority of that time, representing the construction industry sector. Jeff Packer was appointed in 1995 and served for 27 years representing the business and real estate industry sector.
Both of these board members were instrumental in the acquisition of the Brigham City Campus, West building, and Health Sciences building, and they fostered growth from just a handful of programs to more than 1,200 graduates in 38 programs this year.
Action: Information item for the pleasure of the board.
Item 12: Adjournment
The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
Our Mission
The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.