Jefferson College public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees convened its regular December meeting to review financial reports, approve contracts, and act on policy updates. Key decisions included renewing stop-loss insurance for 2026 at $533,092 and purchasing a $34,895 welding program truck. The board also advanced a second reading of updated campus closure work policies and received the first reading of the 2026–2030 strategic plan.
- Renew stop-loss insurance with HM Insurance Group for $533,092 (2026 plan year)
- Approve purchase of welding program truck from Motion Auto Plaza, St. Charles, MO for $34,895
- Approve Dell technical support contract renewal with Infinitech, Columbia, MO for $26,286
- Adopt revised Board Policy II-038 and Procedure II-038 on campus closure work schedules
- First reading of 2026–2030 Strategic Plan with second reading scheduled for February 12, 2026
Work Session of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss the Fund 1 and Fund 5 budgets, including a tuition fund recalculation. The board is also reviewing a proposal for a firearms range to serve the Law Enforcement Academy and regional police departments.
- Budget discussion for Fund 1 and Fund 5
- Tuition fund recalculation
- Firearms range for Law Enforcement Academy and regional police departments
- ACCT Conference review
- ACCT Spring 2026 Board Retreat
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider several facility maintenance contracts and the approval of 11 employees for a Voluntary Separation Incentive Program. The board will also conduct a first reading of updated policies regarding campus closures and inclement weather.
- Contract for CTE Boiler Replacement with DEKA Service for $84,880.00
- Contract for Fine Arts Building Temporary Climate Control with United Rentals of St. Louis for $90,609.37
- Purchase of a telehandler from Fabick/Cat for $85,000.00
- Approval of 11 applicants for the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program
- First reading of Policy and Procedure II-038 regarding Work Schedule for Campus Closures
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees will vote on a second reading of an admissions procedure that would bar undocumented students from enrolling in programs supported by federal funds, citing a new federal interpretation. The board will also consider over $900,000 in purchases and contracts, including patrol vehicles, microscopes, technology equipment, and athletic field construction.
- Second reading of Procedure VII-001 barring undocumented students from federally funded programs
- Purchase of three Dodge Durango patrol vehicles for $124,500 from Lucas Smith Dodge
- Contract for athletic field outbuilding construction for $325,000 to Centermark Construction
- Annual technology equipment purchase totaling $301,537.89 from four vendors
- Appointment of Erin Bova as Marketing Manager at $67,205 annual salary
Work Session of the Board of Trustees
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss admission fraud, fraud risk, the 2026-2030 strategic plan, a tuition fund recalculation, and a transition to a new board management software. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Admission fraud presentation
- Fraud risk review by Controller
- 2026-2030 strategic plan update
- Tuition fund recalculation
- Transition from Diligent Communities to eBoard Solutions (Simbli)
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to vote on appointing Melissa Barreca as Executive Director of the Jefferson College Foundation & Strategic Communications at a salary of $105,971, and to enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Vote on appointment of Melissa Barreca as Executive Director of Jefferson College Foundation & Strategic Communications, effective October 13, 2025, at $105,971 annual salary
- Enter closed executive session under RSMo 610.021(3) for discussion of hiring, firing, or disciplining employees
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on setting the 2025 property tax levy at 30.84¢ per $100 assessed valuation, which is expected to generate $12.87 million in revenue. The board will also consider several equipment purchases, contract renewals, and a first reading of an admissions policy update regarding undocumented student eligibility for federally funded programs.
- Public hearing and vote on 2025 tax levy of 30.84¢ per $100 assessed valuation, generating $12.87 million in revenue
- Approval of naming rights in the Veterinary Technology building
- Contract renewal with Pitney Bowes for postal equipment leasing at $45,363.60
- Purchase of a Diamond DR U-Arm System from RadSource for $60,290.00
- First reading of policy and procedure updates to clarify undocumented student ineligibility for federally funded programs
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees will consider a Voluntary Separation Incentive Program for eligible faculty and staff, adopt new employee accommodation and shared sick leave bank policies, and vote on multiple contracts and purchases totaling over $500,000. Items include extending the architect contract, renewing cybersecurity software, replacing a theater speaker system, and buying a robotic welding machine and a fire science burn building.
- Voluntary Separation Incentive Program for faculty and staff
- Second reading and adoption of Employee Accommodations policy and procedure
- Second reading and adoption of Shared Sick Leave Bank policy and procedure
- Contract awards: Fortinet EDR ($38,891.52), EdSights AI texting ($60,000), roof repair ($85,444), IT services ($68,472), theater speakers ($54,910), robotic welder ($101,339.15), burn building phase 2 ($160,410)
- Authorization to hold public hearing on 2025 tax rate before September meeting
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is reviewing the FY 2026 budget, which includes an $8.8 million capital and infrastructure plan. The meeting also covers several contract renewals, faculty appointments, and a new employee accommodation policy.
- FY 2026 Budget including $8.8 million for Capital and Infrastructure
- Brockmiller Construction contract for ASII Building ADA Entrance Upgrade ($182,200)
- Millennium Computer Systems contract renewal ($46,610)
- Heliocampus contract renewal ($37,750)
- Workforce Employment Services furniture, technology, and robotics purchases totaling over $131,000
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees will consider approving two purchases: a courier van for $25,553 and veterinary technology classroom furniture for $33,092. The board will also vote on three staff appointments, including a new assistant EMS program director at $60,070, a director of conduct and community standards at $67,205, and an automotive technology faculty member at $55,982. A first reading and discussion of FY2026 budget assumptions is scheduled. The meeting includes closed executive sessions for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Approval of purchase: Courier van from Enterprise Mobility for $25,553
- Approval of purchase: Veterinary Technology Phase 2 classroom furniture from Modern Business Interiors for $33,092
- Appointment of Rhiana Caldwell as Assistant EMS Program Director at $60,070
- Appointment of Holli Gillam as Director of Conduct and Community Standards at $67,205
- First reading/discussion of FY2026 budget assumptions
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees will elect officers for the next two years, including a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The board will also vote on several contracts, including listing a property at 4400 Jeffco Blvd. with a realtor, awarding $95,820 for building entrance upgrades, $157,070 for asphalt repairs, and $20,350 for sidewalk repairs. Additionally, the board will consider a five-year partnership with ReUp Education to re-enroll former students and approve promotions for sixteen faculty members.
- Election of Board officers for 2025-2027, with Heidi Hogan recommended as Secretary and John Linhorst as Treasurer.
- Award of $95,820 contract to Ron's Glass Company for Building Entrance Upgrades on the Hillsboro Campus.
- Award of $157,070 contract to Jokerst Paving & Contracting for Asphalt Road Surface and Curb Repair and Replacement.
- Approval of a five-year tuition revenue-sharing agreement with ReUp Education to re-engage approximately 32,465 former students.
- Approval of promotions for sixteen faculty members through the Promotion in Academic Rank System.
Work Session of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss the FY26 plant and capital budget and receive a presentation on the HLC Quality Initiative. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of FY26 plant and capital budget
- HLC Quality Initiative presentation
Work Session of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss fiscal year 2025 budget projections and review the draft budget for fiscal year 2026. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- FY2025 Budget Projections — review of current fiscal year financial outlook
- FY2026 Draft Budget — discussion of proposed spending plan for next fiscal year
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will vote on a proposed 2.9% tuition increase for the 2025-2026 academic year across all tiers, raising in-district Tier 1 rates to $180 per credit hour. The board will also consider moving Computer Information Systems and EMT/Paramedic programs to a higher tuition tier, approving $74,148 for student educational trips, and ratifying a $44,726.61 contract change-order for rock infill at the Fire Science burn building site.
- 2.9% tuition increase proposed for FY2026 across all tiers
- CIS and EMT/Paramedic programs moved from Tier 1 to Tier 2 tuition
- $74,148 in educational trips for Project SUCCESS students (Disney, STEM conference, Germany study abroad)
- Oracle contract renewal for software license and support: $180,290.12 over three years
- Ratification of $44,726.61 for additional rock infill at Fire Science burn building site
Work Session of the Board of Trustees
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review the FY26 budget, discuss a tiered tuition proposal, and consider the impact of recent executive orders on DEI programs. The board will also receive a presentation on the HLC Quality Initiative.
- HLC Quality Initiative presentation
- FY25 & FY26 budget discussion
- Tiered tuition proposal
- Project SUCCESS trips update
- DEI and executive orders review
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Jefferson College Board of Trustees will vote on awarding a $450,800 contract to Brockmiller Construction for the Veterinary Technology Building Classroom, the second phase of the project. The board will also consider contracts for renovating a Workforce Employment Services Suite ($431,400) and purchasing a burn building for the Fire Science program ($272,180). Other business includes accepting annual audits, extending administrator contracts, and approving new appointments and a sabbatical leave.
- Award contract to Brockmiller Construction for Veterinary Technology classroom construction ($450,800)
- Award contract to Brockmiller Construction for Workforce Employment Services Suite renovation ($431,400)
- Purchase burn building structure for Fire Science program from Draeger (US), Inc. ($272,180)
- Extend contracts for six administrators with salaries ranging from $112,339 to $136,332
- Approve sabbatical leave for Brandon Whittington, Associate Professor of Psychology, for Fall 2025