June 23, 2025

BRIDGERLAND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES / INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
4 P.M.
1301 NORTH 600 WEST, LOGAN, UT

Item 1

Pledge of Allegiance & Welcome

 

Item 2

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 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 recipients are selected by the scholarship committee with input from college administration. The following students have been selected as recipients and have been invited to attend the meeting with their parent(s):

• Natalia Aguirre, Digital Design
• Makaeyla Crossley, Dental Assisting
• Lindsey Leavitt, Cosmetology
• Abram Price, Meat Services

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

 

Item 3

Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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 4

Board Member Appreciation

Paul Nelson, Board Chair

Nancy Kennedy and John Ferry have concluded their terms of service as designated by their respective education institutions and will rotate off the Bridgerland Technical College Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2025. BTECH faculty, staff, students, and fellow trustees extend their sincere appreciation for the many years of dedicated service and valuable contributions.

ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the board.

 

Item 5

Election of Officers

Paul Nelson, Board Chair

In accordance with BTECH Policy 103.4.3 Election of Officers, board leadership elections will be conducted at this meeting. Nancy Kennedy, having served as past chair, will be rotating off the board, resulting in a vacancy for that position. The nominating committee will present its recommendations for officers continuing in a second term, leaving the past chair position open. 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 past chair position.

ACTION: Vote to elect the chair and vice chair to serve a second term and the nominee to fill the past chair position for the BTECH Board of Trustees.

 

Item 6

Audit Committee Report – USHE Internal Auditors

Brandi Gittins, VP for Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer

Jack Draxler, Audit Committee Chair

In compliance with Policy R567, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) Internal Audit team recently completed a procurement and Center for Internet Security (CIS) controls audit. The results were presented to the BTECH Audit committee on May 21, 2025. In addition to reviewing the audit results, the committee approved the Audit Committee Plan, outlining 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 7

FY 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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.

Handouts:
FY 2025-2026 All Funds Budget
FY 2025-2026 General Operating Fund (Appropriated Budget)

ACTION:  Recommend approval of the FY 2025-2026 budget(s).

 

Item 8

Policy Updates

Brandi Gittins, VP for Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer

Changes in laws and accreditation requirements prompt the majority of updates to policies and plans. The policies listed below have been identified for revision and/or proposed as new. Two versions of each revised policy are provided: a “red line” version showing proposed additions (in red) and deletions (with strikethrough), and a “clean” version reflecting the proposed final language. Additional policy and plan changes are included in the Consent Calendar and as an Information Item if no action is required.  Administration will be present at the meeting to address any questions or comments from the board.

• Policy 580 Procurement – Red Line; Clean
  • This policy has undergone significant revisions to ensure alignment with updated state regulations, institutional practices, and USHE policy. As per audit recommendations, language was added for purchases above the small purchase threshold of $50,000. While the policy has long existed, these updates reflect a more comprehensive approach.
• Policy 803 Cash Handling – New
  • As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen internal controls and align with best practices in financial management, a formal cash handling policy has been established. While many procedures have long been in place operationally, this policy formalizes those practices to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance.

ACTION: Recommend approval of the policy updates to be effective immediately.

 

Item 9

2025-2030 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, a new Strategic Plan was developed to replace the previous version, which had become overly detailed and difficult to navigate. While the overarching objectives remain the same, the strategies have been thoughtfully reworked. 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.

Handouts:
2025-2030 Strategic Plan and Mission Statement
2024-2029 Strategic Plan for Comparison

ACTION:  Recommend approval of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and Mission Statement.

 

Item 10

Land Acquisition Update

Chad Campbell, President

The college has officially closed on the purchase of 13.74 acres (Parcel #05-050-0008) located at 1200 North 1000 West, Logan, Utah. All necessary legal and financial transactions have been finalized, and the property is now under full ownership of the college. This acquisition was a critical step in advancing the college’s facility master planning efforts and opens the opportunity for potential development to support long-term growth and strategic priorities.

ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the board.

 

Item 11

Consent Calendar

Paul Nelson, Board Chair

• Minutes – Minutes from the March 24, 2025, Board meeting are available online for review and subsequent approval.
  • Correction Noted: On the Item 7 “Program Review and Changes” handout, the Firefighter program was incorrectly listed as 19 credits due to a clerical error. The correct value is 20 credits, based on the calculation of 600 hours/30 hours = 20 credits. The total program hours remain unchanged at 600. The handout has been updated accordingly, and the minutes now reflect this correction.
• Additional Policy Updates – Administration recommends the approval of the specified policies based on their annual review, Council on Occupational Education (COE) accreditation changes, Utah Board of Higher Education (UBHE) policy changes, and new legislation.
  • Handout: Policy Updates - Summary Sheet

ACTION: Recommend approval of the March 24, 2025, minutes with the correction and the additional policy updates.

 

Item 12

Information Items

A. Management of College Investments

Bridgerland Technical College'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. This file, which includes January 2025, February 2025, March 2025, and April 2025 is available as a link.

Handout: College Investments

B. Plan Review

The college underwent an annual review of all Council on Occupational Education (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.

Handout: Plan Review

C. Calendar/Happenings

• Calendar available at btech.edu/event-calendars
• Board Meeting Dates
  • August 25, 2025 @ 4 p.m.
  • December 8, 2025 @ 4 p.m.
  • March 23, 2026 @ 4 p.m.

 

Item 13

Adjournment