April 2026 Board Minutes

Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Meeting Minutes – WMTC Board of Directors
May 13, 2026

1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Muthig at 8:24 a.m.
2. Roll Call: Director Gensheimer, Chairman Muthig, Director Miller, Director Richards-Schuster, Director Tawakkul, Director Williamson, and WCC Board Liaison Eileen Peck.
3. Public or Staff Communications: There were none at this meeting.
4. Updates and Announcements: Director Miller shared with the group the former board member Dick Sarns had passed away.
5. Consent Agenda: The Meeting Agenda, the April 8, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes, and the 2026 – 2027 Board Meeting Calendar were all approved. Director Miller moved, and Director Gensheimer seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
6. Financial Consent Agenda: The February and March 2026 Financials were both approved. Director Miller moved and Director Gensheimer seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
7. Budget and Budget Amendment Approvals: For the 2025 – 2026 Budget Amendment, Director Tawakkul moved and Director Gensheimer seconded, a rollcall was taken, Director Gensheimer – yea, Director Miller – yea, Chairman Muthig – yea, Director Richards-Schuster – yea, Director Tawakkul – yea, and Director Williamson – yea, the motion carried unanimously. For the 2026 – 2027 Budget, Director Miller and Director Richards-Schuster moved, a rollcall was taken, Director Gensheimer – yea, Director Miller – yea, Chairman Muthig – yea, Director Richards-Schuster – yea, Director Tawakkul – yea, and Director Williamson – yea, the motion carried unanimously.
8. Committee Reports: Finance Committee – Director Miller shared that the committee had met last week, and will meet again in September. Director Miller and Dean Covert will continue to meet with the WISD staff once a year. Governance Committee – Chairman Muthig shared with the group that we would be putting Andrew Settecerri’s name through to the WCC Board for approval. There was discussion regarding other possible new members that the committee will be contacting. Policy Committee - Director Gensheimer; the committee will be meeting over the summer to look over the Spring 2026 NCSI Board Policy update.
9. WCC Liaison Report: Eileen Peck shared with the group that enrollment at WCC is down. This could have something to do with the economy. A conservative budget is being built to consider the lower number of students. Property tax increases will offset the enrollment losses. The master plan and strategic planning are underway, with reports coming out in January 2027. Campus improvements are ongoing. Millage authorization has been approved for the August ballot.
10. Deans Evaluation: Dean Covert requested closed session. Director Tawakkul moved, and Director Miller seconded. Dean Covert, Christine Williams and Eileen Peck left the meeting. The Board went in to closed session at 9:23 a.m. The closed session ended at 9:49 a.m. Dean Covert and Christine Williams returned to the room. Chairman Muthig shared that the Board was very happy with the Dean’s stellar performance, (highly effective) and congratulated him on all his good work. Director Gensheimer moved that the Board accept the committee’s recommendations for a 12% bonus and a 4% pay increase. Director Miller seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
11. Adjourn: Chairman Muthig adjourned the meeting at 10:01 a.m.