Pittsburg State University Classified Senate Minutes for June 12, 2013
Next Meeting: Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Location: Inaugural Room of the Overman Student Center 1:30 pm
The Classified Senate welcomes all classified employees; you do not have to be a Senator to attend.
Welcome guests: Dina Gladson, Bryna Broyles, Heather Busch, Jeannice Parker, Tracy
Bevilacqua, Gerald Thomas, Karen LaSota, & Michael Woodrum
Senators Present: Tim Anderson, John Bartels, Terri Blessent, Sara Peak, Barbara Circle, Wylie
DeGruson, Phillip Deierling, Betty Geier, Steve Hall, Donna Jacobs, Dacia Keller, Woody Lopez,
Mike McLane, Tracey Mussa, Greg Parker, Shari Saia, and Josh Tucker
Senators Absent: Andrew Lance (excused), Janet Miller (excused), Laura Werberger, and
Stephanie Willis (excused).
Agenda
1. Opening of Meeting
Meeting called to order by Senate President Tim Anderson at 1:30 PM.
2. Review of Meeting Minutes
The minutes for May 8, 2013, were reviewed The minutes were accepted after a motion for
approval was made, seconded, and passed.
3. Treasurer’s Report
The Classified Senate Operating Budget had a beginning balance of $218.95 on 5/30/13. $16.25
was spent on Apples for Supervisor Appreciation and $6.91 was spent on the monthly
conference call. The current ending balance is $195.79.
The donation account had a beginning balance of $34.31. There were no expenditures so the
ending balance remains at $34.31.
A motion was made for acceptance of the treasurer’s report, seconded, and passed.
4. Senate President’s report with University President: President, Tim Anderson, reported that
he met with Dr. Scott. They discussed getting ready for the Open Forum this afternoon to
discuss Classified Staff/Unclassified Support Staff, budget cuts of $900,000 to PSU for Fiscal
Year 2014, and Dr. Scott informed Tim that the Parking Permit proposal for Classified Staff
would be declined.
5. Committee Reports
A. Election: See attached Election Committee Report
B. Welcoming Committee: Walter Lero (Senior Electronics Technician) Jim Cook
(Facilities Specialist), Bill Harvey ( Building Construction Inspector), and Rick Clutter
(Network Service Technician III) are all new to Classified Staff.
C. Parking: - No report.
D. Diversity Committee – No report.
E. Animal Use and Care Committee – Stephanie Willis is absent so no report.
F. Tobacco Initiative: Barbara Circle informed everyone that a formal recommendation
was given to Dr. Scott from the Tobacco Policy Task Force in May. Dr. Scott is
reviewing the recommendation of making the entire campus Tobacco Free. Next, a task
force to design the carrying out of the policy, and enforcing the new policy will be
formed. Barbara did not volunteer for the second task force so that another Senator from
Classified Senate could have a turn at serving.
G. Legislative Update - Shawn Naccarato was not present so no report.
6. Old Business: None
7. New Business: We discussed how best to utilize the remaining money in our account. It was
moved and seconded that we continue anyway with the Old/New Senate Luncheon on Friday,
June 14th, 2013 at noon, serving pizza. Drinks will be provided by individuals. A sign up sheet
went around for people to write down their pizza topping preferences.
8. Good of the Order: Tim Anderson, took a few moments to thank the Senate for working so
hard this year and say his goodbyes as the out-going President and then welcomed Dacia Keller
(soon to be Clark) with a presentation of the gavel and the iPad as the new 2013-2014 Classified
Senate President.
9. Adjournment: 2:28 PM
Minutes recorded by Barbara Circle, Secretary of Classified Senate, 2012-2013
ELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT
Each year in June, the Classified Senate holds elections to fill vacancies for positions where
needed. This year, we had eight vacancies due to resignations, persons not willing to serve a second
two-year term and those not eligible to return due to term limits. The Election Committee sent
emails to each classified employee within those areas on May 27th, 2013 asking for people to serve.
From that mailing, four individuals either nominated themselves or were nominated by someone
from their own service area. A meeting with Classified Senate, President Tim Anderson, yielded
comprehension of which areas needed served. Each area was then emailed an anonymous ballot on
June 3rd, 2013 to submit with their area’s nominees names listed. Only time and date stamps of each
vote, along with the resulting choice were recorded. No personal information was gathered to
ensure the ballot was anonymous.
In the Auxiliary Services area, there were no nominees, thus no one was elected at this time.
At our July 10th, 2013 meeting nominees can be submitted to fill either of these two positions as
Senators At Large. Should someone from the Auxiliary Services area wish to be elected, we
encourage them to attend the July 10th, 2013 meeting and they will not be considered “Serving At
Large.” Otherwise, these two positions will be filled by other interested individuals who will be
designated as SAL or “Serving At Large.”
In the Central Power area, there were no nominees, thus no one was elected at this time. At
our July 10th, 2013 meeting nominees can be submitted to fill the remaining position as Senator At
Large. Should someone from the Central Power area wish to be elected, we encourage them to
attend the July 10th, 2013 meeting and they will not be considered “Serving At Large.” Otherwise,
this position will be filled by other interested individuals who will be designated as SAL or
“Serving At Large.”
In the Custodial Services area, Dina Gladson was nominated, accepted the nomination, and
voted in by a 4-0 vote to serve her 1st Term of two years beginning July 1st, 2013 and ending June
30th, 2015.
In the Landscape Maintenance area, there were no nominees, thus no one was elected at
this time. At our July 10th, 2013 meeting nominees can be submitted to fill the remaining position as
Senator At Large. Should someone from the Landscape Maintenance area wish to be elected, we
encourage them to attend the July 10th, 2013 meeting and they will not be considered “Serving At
Large.” Otherwise, this position will be filled by other interested individuals who will be designated
as SAL or “Serving At Large.”
In the Public Service & Research area, Bryna Broyles was nominated, accepted the
nomination, and voted in by a 1-0 vote to serve her 1st Term of two years beginning July 1st, 2013
and ending June 30th, 2015.
In the Student Support area, Barbara Circle and Heather Busch were both nominated and
both accepted their nominations. In a 10-2 vote, Barbara Circle will begin serving her 2nd Term of 2
years beginning July 1st, 2013 and ending June 30th, 2015.
In the University Police area, there were no nominees, thus no one was elected at this time.
At our July 10th, 2013 meeting nominees can be submitted to fill this position as Senator At Large.
Should someone from the University Police area wish to be elected, we encourage them to attend
the July 10th, 2013 meeting and they will not be considered “Serving At Large.” Otherwise, this
position will be filled by other interested individuals who will be designated as SAL or “Serving At
Large.”
Current Senators and/or Individuals who will be available to be nominated in At Large
positions at the July 10th, 2013 meeting and sworn in during the August 14th, 2013 meeting are as
follows:
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Donna Jacobs: Eligible for 1st Term 1st Year status
Laura Werberger: According to the Constitution, eligible to serve At Large in
Auxiliary Services (due to having just finished serving two terms of 4 years total),
even though Auxiliary has no one serving regular 1st or 2nd Terms.
John Bartels: Eligible for 1st Term 1st Year status
Phillip Deierling: Eligible for 1st Term 1st Year status
Tracey Mussa: Eligible for 2nd Term 3rd Year status
Heather Busch: Eligible for 1st Term 1st Year status
If any other Classified Staff are desiring to serve on Classified Senate, we encourage you to attend
the June 12th, 2013 meeting to submit a self-nomination. If elected, you will begin your term on July
10th, 2013 when you are sworn in as an At Large candidate.
Congratulations to Dina Gladson, Bryna Broyles, and Barbara Circle! We look forward to another
great 2013-2014 year in Classified Senate!
Sincerely,
Barbara A. Circle
Secretary
2012-2013 Classified Senate