NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fox Valley Technical College will hold a Public Hearing for the July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 Budget on June 15, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. Board Room at the Appleton Campus 1825 North Bluemound Drive, Appleton, Wisconsin.

Prior to the Public Hearing, citizens are invited to discuss budget questions with FVTC administratorsDr. Susan May, President, or Ms. Amy Van Straten, Chief Financial Officer-either over the phone or in person.

Contact Vicky Van Hout, Assistant to the President, at 920-735-5731 or e-mail her at vanhout@fvtc.edu to arrange a discussion with either Dr. Mayor Ms. Van Straten, or to obtain a copy of the 2010-11 Proposed Budget document.

2010-11 Budget Highlights

• The proposed budget supports the deiivery of the College's progressive program agenda to more than 45,000 people. The College offers over 200 associate degree, technical diploma and certificate programs, 20 apprenticeship trades and provides specialized training and technical services to business and industry .
• The proposed budget supports a 6% increase in full-time equivalent students over current budget. Historically, College enrollments increase during periods of high unemployment. The proposed budget is designed to meet workforce demands for education and training, thereby playing a key role in Wisconsin's economic recovery .
• The College will hold its total tax levy increase to 3% for the second consecutive year while proposing a budget that allows us to grow facilities and operations in response to District needs. If property values remain flat, the average taxpayer will pay approximately $5 more in taxes next year for technical college purposes on a home valued at $100,000 .
• The College Board has approved the use of reserve funds to help support key strategic initiatives. These initiatives launch new programs like the Math Teaching and Learning Center and help grow existing programs like the expansions planned for Information Technology, Diesel and Health next year.

(Information about these items and many others is available in the 2010-11 Proposed Budget document.)