WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY
AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
BOARD OF PRESIDENTS
BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
November 15, 2013
Peninsula College
MEMBERS PRESENT
Ron Langrell, Bates
Patty McKeown, Bellingham
Eric Murray, Cascadia
Jim Walton, Centralia
Rich Cummins, Columbia Basin
Jean Hernandez, Edmonds
David Beyer, Everett
Ed Brewster, Grays Harbor
Amy Morrison Goings, Lake Washington
Chris Bailey, Lower Columbia
Mary Ellen O’Keeffe, North Seattle
David Mitchell, Olympic
Luke Robins, Peninsula
Michele Johnson, Pierce District
Marty Cavalluzzi, Pierce Puyallup
Steve Hanson, Renton
Jill Wakefield, Seattle District
Tom Keegan, Skagit Valley
Tim Stokes, South Puget Sound
Christine Johnson, Spokane District
Scott Morgan, Spokane
Janet Gullickson, Spokane Falls
Pamela Transue, Tacoma
Jim Richardson, Wenatchee Valley
Linda Kaminski, Yakima Valley
SUBSTITUTES
Tom Nielson for Dave Rule, Bellevue
Bob Mohrbacher for Terry Leas, Big Bend
Tim Cook for Bob Knight, Clark
Joyce Loveday for Lonnie Howard, Clover Park
Chris Johnson for Eileen Ely, Green River
Larry Yok for Jack Bermingham, Highline
John Backes for Daryl Campbell, Shoreline
Davina Fogg for Steve VanAusdle, Walla Walla
MEMBERS ABSENT
Denise Yochum, Pierce Fort Steilacoom
Paul Killpatrick, Seattle Central
Gary Oertli, South Seattle
Kathi Hiyane-Brown, Whatcom
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Marty Brown, Executive Director, SBCTC
John Boesenberg, Deputy Exe Dir, HR, SBCTC
Denise Graham, Deputy Exec Dir, Finance, SBCTC
Mike Scroggins, Deputy Exec Dir, IT SBCTC
Jan Yoshiwara, Deputy Exec Dir, Education, SBCTC
GUESTS and SBCTC STAFF
Dan Altmayer, TACTC president
Greg Bever, TACTC president-elect
Wayne Doty, SBCTC
Alison Grazzini Smith, SBCTC
Jon Kerr, SBCTC
Nick Lutes, SBCTC
Laura McDowell, SBCTC
David Prince, SBCTC
Kim Tanaka, SBCTC
Julie Walter, SBCTC
CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME
Jill Wakefield, WACTC president, called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m., welcomed those present,
thanked Luke Robins and Peninsula College staff for hosting the meeting, and asked for self-introductions.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION:
It was moved and seconded that WACTC approve the September 27, 2013 minutes without
corrections.
MOTION PASSED.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Ed Brewster presented the WACTC Treasurer’s Report with an ending balance of $79,069.51 as of
November 12, 2013.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT – Jill Wakefield, WACTC president
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Allocation and Accountability Task Force Update
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December 4, 2013 State Board Study Session Agenda – Tenure Panel Presentation
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New Presidents Orientation – February 21, 2014
Jill called for an executive session at 8:15 a.m. to discuss compensation. The executive session adjourned
at 8:55 a.m. with no action taken.
CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT – Steve Hanson, chair
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Minor Work Expenditure Monitoring
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EHB 2088 (2013 3rd Special Session; signed by the Governor on November 11, 2013)
Complete Central Sound Aerospace Training Facility under development in Renton. This multiinstitutional training facility serving a multi-age population will expand training capacity and provide
important hands-on experiences for incumbent training for the many aerospace-related suppliers in
south King County and north Pierce County. ($5 million, Capital)
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Off-budget Items in 2013-15 Capital Budget
After further evaluation of the Seattle Central Community College’s Pacific Medical Center project, the
committee determined it did not fit the criteria of an end run.
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OPERATING BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT – Jim Richardson, chair
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Back of the 2013-15 Operating Budget Cuts
Possible Lean Reductions: The Legislature has directed OFM to reduce funding for state agencies by
$30 million in fiscal year 2015 to “reflect savings resulting from the application of lean management
and performance management strategies.”
IT Reductions: The Legislature has directed OFM to reduce funding for state agencies by $5 million,
split evenly between fiscal years, “to drive efficiency in information technology expenditures
statewide.”
MOTION:
It was moved and seconded that WACTC approve the proposed IT reduction
allocation as presented:
Step One: Account for the system’s centralized IT function (stated as a percentage
of our adjusted, self-reported IT expenditures) and use the percentage as the
centralized IT function’s share of the reduction ($37,589).
Step Two: Allocate the remaining portion of the reduction to the Districts and
State Board Office based on their share of total staff and student headcount for
2012.
MOTION PASSED.
LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE REPORT – Jean Hernandez, chair
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Legislative Update
o December 19, 2013 Presidents Academy – Legislative Training
o February 20, 2014 Legislative Open House – Proposals due December 3, 2013
o November 21-22, 2013 Legislative Committee Days
o Federal Legislative Priorities
o 2014 Legislative Agenda
 Promote student success: improve access, workforce opportunities
 Support high-quality faculty and staff
 Support capital priorities
 Support policy priorities
MOTION:
It was moved and seconded that WACTC approve the 2014 Legislative Agenda.
MOTION PASSED.
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One-pagers
o STEMing the Skills Gap
o Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST)
o High School 21+
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TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE REPORT – Michele Johnson, chair
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ctcLink Project Update - FirstLink PeopleSoft Gateway Demonstration
STRATEGIC VISIONING COMMITTEE REPORT – Christine Johnson, chair
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Impact of Demographics and Employment Trends on CTCs through 2030
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT – David Beyer for Christine Johnson, chair
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Applied Baccalaureate Degree Program
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Competency-based Degree Update
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Washington State Plan for Adult Education: Innovating College and Career Pathways for Washington’s
Emerging Workforce
MOTION:
It was moved and seconded that WACTC endorse the Washington State Plan for
Adult Education: Innovating College and Career Pathways for Washington’s
Emerging Workforce.
MOTION PASSED.
TACTC REPORT – Dan Altmayer, TACTC president
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Transforming Lives Awards – Nominations due November 18, 2013
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Upcoming Events
o New Trustees Orientation – January 19, 2014
o Legislative Contact Conference – January 19-20, 2014
o ACCT National Legislative Summit – February 10-13, 2014
STATE BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT – Marty Brown, Executive Director
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December 4-5, 2013 State Board Meeting
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Federal Relations, Washington D.C. Visit in October
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the November 15, 2013 Board of Presidents meeting adjourned at 10:30
a.m. The next meeting will be December 19-20, 2013 at Bellevue College.
Minutes prepared by Julie Walter
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