El Camino College
Associated Students Organization
Special Senate Meeting Minutes
February 16, 2012
Activities West Conference Room
I. Call to Order
Meeting Called to Order at 1:00 pm – Quorum was established.
II. Roll Call – following persons signed the roll sheet
Executive Cabinet
Present: o o
President: Rebekka Asher
Vice President: Jasmine Hormati o Director of Academic Affairs: Cindy Valdez o Director of Finance: Kenji Tomoda o o
Student Trustee: Josh Casper
Student Services Officer: Brooke Matson
Absent: o Region 7 Representative: Erick J. Hernandez (excused)
Senators by Division
Present: o o o o o o o o
Behavioral & Social Sciences: Mark Zelayaran
Business:
Brain Song, Kyong Tai Moon
Fine Arts: Grace Haynes, Helena Manumaleuna
Health Sciences & Athletics: Dillan Horton, Janelle Miller
Humanities: Nathan Wofford, Daniela Messarina
Industry & Technology: Eric Monson
Mathematical Sciences: Andre Portilla, Zachary Inouye
Natural Sciences: Azucena Valadez, Vincent Chu
Absent: o Behavioral & Social Sciences: Brian Park
Commissioners/ Justices (Non-Voting)
Present: Sabeen Jafri, Simone Jackson, Anthony Andrawes, Shayan Langha, Shyh-
Herng Lo, Ei Ei Phyoe Maung
Administrative Assistant (Non-Voting)
Present: Kevin Paxton
Student At Large (Non-Voting)
Present: Sharon Asher
Advisers (Non-Voting)
Present: Rebecca Cobb, Breanna von Stein
Guests
Present: Patrick Mondestin-Howard, Sato Nagaw
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III. Approval of the Agenda
Rebekka Asher stated that Nathan Woffard needs to be placed on the D.C. conference item and that Derrick Moon is now a voting member and needs his name moved on the agenda.
 Motion to approve the Senate agenda from February 16, 2012 as amended made by Joshua Casper. Seconded by Rebekka Asher. Motion Passed.
IV. Approval of the Minutes
 Motion to approve the Minutes for February 2, 2012 as is made by Joshua
Casper. Seconded by Brooke Matson. Motion passed.
V. New Business
5.1 Appointments –Rebekka Asher
5.1.1
Motion to appoint Mark Zelayaran to the position of Senator of
Behavioral and Social Sciences made by Rebekka Asher. Seconded by Zachary Inouye. Motion Passed.
5.2
Finance Items –Kenji Tomoda/Rebekka Asher
Rebekka Asher stated that the following people wish to become a part of the ASO and the Senate will vote to appoint them.
5.2.1
Motion to allocate up to $100 from AS Campus Enrichment account
(71-55001-00-836409-7670) for coffee and doughnuts for ASO welcome week made by Rebekka Asher. Seconded by Brian Song.
Motion passed.
5.2.2
Motion to allocate up to $170 from AS Campus Enrichment account
(71-55001-00-836409-7670) to fund ASO shirts made by Rebekka
Asher. Seconded by Eric Monson. Motion passed.
5.3 D.C. Conference – Rebekka Asher
Rebekka Asher stated that following ASO members have been chosen to attend the D.C. Conference (ASAAC):
 Motion to approve the following people to attend the D.C. Conference
Rebekka Asher, Jasmine Hormati, Erick Hernandez, Dillan Horton, Nathan
Woffard and Brooke Matson made by Rebekka Asher. Seconded by
Daniela Messarina. Motion passed.
5.4 March in March- Rebekka Asher
5.4.1
Motion to approve the following people to attend March in March event: Rebekka Asher, Erick Hernandez, Daniela Messarina, Kevin
Paxton, Sharon Asher, Simone Jackson, Mark Zelayaran, Eric
Monson made by Rebekka Asher. Seconded by Brooke Matson.
Motion passed.
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5.5
Duties Packets – Dillan Horton
Dillan Horton stated that when students apply or become new members to the
ASO, they are often confused or unsure of their duties.
Andre Portilla asked Dillan to explain. Dillan suggested the creation of a duty packet with information that entails what each major position within the ASO has to perform; executive, senator, commissioner, etc…
Joshua Casper stated that the idea is interesting; however, the duties of Executive cabinet members and Senators are explained in the constitution and or by-laws.
He continued saying that perhaps for Senators it could be explained a little more, it was mostly for new commissioners that their duties are explained to them at the time they are interviewed by the ASO President. Joshua stated that
Commissioners vary from being a Commissioner to a Senator involving a division council or an Executive members’ Commissioner dealing with special duties from that cabinet member.
Janelle Miller stated that more specific descriptions should be included; having sub sections for Commissioners of Senators and then a different one for
Commissioners of Executive members. Janelle also said that further duties/information would be given by the President.
Simone Jackson asked if this would be a change on the constitution, Dillan
Horton replied not an amendment simply a separate paper. Dillan Horton said that he envisioned the duty packet being attached to the ASO applications.
Joshua Casper suggested taking this item and idea to the policy committee.
5.6
Board Policies – Joshua Casper
Joshua Casper stated that Policy committee was finally able to have quorum and finish the changes to the Board Policies: 5400, 5401, 5405.1, 5420 and the deletion of BP 5410.
5.6.1
 Motion to approve BP 5400 as amended by the Policy Committee made by Joshua Casper. Seconded by Dillan Horton. Motion Passed.
 Motion to approve 5401 as amended by the Policy Committee made by
Joshua Casper. Seconded by Dillan Horton. Motion Passed.
 Motion to approve 5405.1 as amended by the Policy Committee made by Joshua Casper. Seconded by Rebekka Asher. Motion Passed
 Motion to approve 5420 as amended by the Policy Committee made by
Joshua Casper. Seconded by Kenji Tomoda. Motion Passed
5.6.2
 Motion to delete BP 5410 as recommended by the Policy Committee made by Joshua Casper. Seconded by Dillan Horton. Motion Passed.
VI. Old Business
-None
VII. Reports
7.1 ASO Member Reports
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Rebekka Asher reported that the lack of participation at the welcome week table was very disappointing; however, Brian Song is to be recognized for his good work at the table. Rebekka also reported that office hours are now in effect and that ASO members need to check in at the SDO office information desk.
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
Joshua Casper reported that the next Board of Trustee meeting will be at 4pm on
February 21. Also that there will be two public hearings, establishing new lines of
Trustee areas and approve the election of new members to those new areas. The
ECC district lines are the same; however, the Board of Trustee lines have changed and need to be approved. During January almost no students attended the Board meetings and that the Board members wanted to see more student involvement.
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Dillan Horton reported that ASO will have its first town hall at 1pm next
Thursday, food and drink will be included. Dillan also reported that ASO will be partnering with “Hands of Friendship” to host a movie; however, the cost is expensive it is hoped that ASO will help with the expenses.
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Rebekka Asher stated that all ASO members need to submit their member reports from now on.
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Jasmine Hormati reported that the next set of member reports will be due in
March; each month will hold a new document. Future meetings will be held in
Admin 131. Jasmine Hormati stated that Lena Yamaguchi has resigned and now there is no Senate Leader, emails will be sent out soon to apply for that position.
7.2 ICC Reports
Sato Nagaw reported that ICC had its first meeting on Monday. Club Rush will be during the 3 rd week of the semester from February 27 to March 1. They are looking forward to seeing ASO out there as well.
7.3 AGS Reports
None.
7.4 Committee Reports
7.4.1 Activities Committee: Brooke Matson reported that another movie night has been scheduled on March 1 st
and that ASB is sponsoring the event. There will be another activity committee meeting next week, also in the meeting it was voted that ASO will support the sponsoring of a Military donation drive. The drive will give care packages, more details will be given at a later date.
7.4.2 Fundraising Committee: Kenji Tomoda reported that he will be taking over as the new chair to the fundraising committee and if anyone is interested in joining to speak with him.
7.4.3 Policy Committee: Joshua Casper reported that Policy Committee finally had its amended Board Policies passed. They are going to attempt to find a better meeting date in order to have quorum.
7.4.4 Sustainability Committee: Jasmine Hormati reported that they will have their next meeting on Thursday and will then bring a few items before the
Senate.
7.5 Adviser Reports
7.5.1
Rebecca Cobb: not present
7.5.2
Breanna Von Stein: Reported that committees are having trouble meeting quorum; therefore, if you cannot attend a meeting do not sign up for one.
Breanna then stated that Senators need to have division councils set up with her and or Rebecca Cobb.
VIII. Public Comments
-None
IX. Adjournments
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 Motion to adjourn the Senate meeting at 1:40pm, made by Joshua Casper.
Seconded by Rebekka Asher.
Motion passed.
Minutes Recorded by Kevin Paxton
Minutes Verified by:
_____________________________ _____________________________
Rebekka Asher, ASO President Breanna von Stein, ASO Adviser
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