The November 19th Board of Trustees meeting is the time to show your support.  Simply attending is a powerful statement, but you can also make a 2-minute public comment.  Sign up with the Board Secretary when you arrive.  Public comments are usually at the beginning of the 3 pm meeting.

Wednesday, November 19th, at 3 pm
Wenatchi Hall on 5th Street
Board Room on the third floor

Write a letter (anonymous or signed) to the WVC Board of Trustees expressing your concerns for state of the college.  Go to the form to submit your letter through this website or use the instructions below to mail your own.

You can e-mail your letter to concernedforwvc@gmail.com and we'll send it for you, or you can mail it directly.

Mail your letter to the address below

WVC Board of Trustees

1300 Fifth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801 

Tips for your message:

• Share your personal connection to WVC and why you care.

• Mention specific issues or experiences that have affected you or others.

• Emphasize your hopes for positive change.

• Be specific with what you believe will bring about change.

Your  voice matters, whether you send the letter anonymously or include your name.

Optional opening line examples:

• “As a long-time faculty member, I care deeply about the future of WVC and the students we serve.”

• “I’m writing to encourage the Board to prioritize open communication and stability during this critical time.”

• “As a community member and graduate of WVC, I’m concerned about the challenges facing our college and hope to see steps toward rebuilding trust.”

Reach out to the Board of Trustees by emailing the board secretary.

Maria Iniguez at miniguez@wvc.edu

Or e-mail concernedforwvc@gmail.com and we'll send it for you

Suggested Subject Line:  I Support Change For WVC

We encourage members of the WVC community to share their thoughts, concerns, and hopes for the college’s future by emailing the Board of Trustees. Your message can make a difference. 

Keep it respectful and constructive—share your connection to WVC, how recent challenges have affected you or others, and why we need the Board's help for the college to change for the better.  Be direct with what you believe will bring about change.

Members of the Board,

I’m Angie Redmon.  I’ve been a math faculty member at WVC for 27 years.  I’m representing a group of faculty and staff who love our work, the mission of our college, and the communities we serve.  We are deeply concerned about the future of Wenatchee Valley College. Over the past several years, we have observed a troubling pattern reflected in three key areas: (1) ongoing, unusually high employee turnover, particularly in leadership and cabinet-level positions; (2) escalating challenges related to accreditation; and (3) growing financial and morale issues, worsened by staff shortages–especially in the finance department with the loss of Brett Riley and the recent resignation of Ryan Lamb, long-time employee and Mr. Riley’s interim replacement. 

We believe these concerns warrant urgent and thoughtful review as you consider the direction and leadership of our institution moving forward. We respectfully ask that you, the board members, speak directly with some of the individuals who have recently left Wenatchee Valley College. Their honest perspectives—both positive and critical—can provide some insight into the systemic challenges we face and help guide the Board’s decisions on how best to restore stability and long-term success for the college.

We have spoken with employees who left the college in the past 3 months for a variety of reasons. Each has expressed a willingness to speak directly with a board member and offer their unique perspective. You could also speak with additional current or former employees. Regardless of who you choose to contact or the questions you ask, we trust that your conversations will provide valuable insights to help guide our college toward a stronger and more stable future. We plan to follow up at the November Board of Trustees meeting.

We appreciate your commitment to the mission and people of Wenatchee Valley College and thank you for taking these concerns seriously as you deliberate on the college’s leadership and future.  Myself and several others are available to continue the discussion one on one. 

Dear _____________,

Following up on my comments at yesterday’s Board of Trustees meeting, I’m sharing contact information for the 5 cabinet-level employees who have left WVC in the past 3 months or will be leaving soon.  Their reasons for leaving and their perspectives on the state of the college are all very different.  

I’ve spoken with each of them, and all are willing to share their unique perspectives.  Let me know if you’d prefer to have someone reach out to you instead.

Our goal is to help you gain a well-rounded, nuanced perspective of the state of the college.  Many of us, myself included, also welcome the opportunity to speak with you.  Please reach out. There is no doubt that you care about this college as much as we do.