Friday, September 21st, 2012 Classified Senate Minutes
Meeting called at 12:03
President’s Report: PRBC – spring 2013 course cuts. 800 thousand / 19.2 FTF’s. Full time equivalent
Faculty.
Classified layoffs for 2012-13 happened last year.
Come November they may discuss 13-14 classified layoffs if Measure 30 doesn’t pass.
Reorganizational Plans might be discussed. It all depends on the November election.
Class cuts being discussed are only for spring and would have to be discussed again when fall 2013 is
planned.
Measure I – if it passes it will make up the difference between losing 30 and the cuts.
It would mean one time cuts for the year and then we would be okay. (Includes Vice President’s Report)
Secretary: Nothing to report
Treasure’s report:
Co curriculur: $2,688.11
General fund: $628.00
Total
$3,316.11
Let Rosie know how much of the general fund to move to the Travel account.
About $100 will be donated to classified per month from payroll deductions.
Still haven’t received the $150 from ASCC for their part of the dunk tank from last year.
Lisa: Fundraiser basket and such items were thought to be offered again as they were a good fund
raiser last year.
Foundation will now be paying the Carlson award in the future
Dunking booth to happen again this year, budget already reflects it but we can vote on it later
Ron Kong leadership award – for professional development activities
Leaves about $16 but we will gain?? from payroll deductions. 9 months of the school year.
Budget Approval: Cheryl approves, Gordon Seconds. Budget is approved
Seiu –An Issue was brought up. You can’t teach now if you are adjunct. Nothing in the contract says we
should. They are saying it would cost more? Have to be paid an hour of prep for every hour of teaching.
It has never come up before. It is a new district policy. Judy Walters said she would come in. It was
thought that we could ask her when she comes.
When is open enrollment ?
SEIU is not the steward of hourly specifics. It is not their job to tell you about Furlough days or Benefits.
If folks come to you about these issues don’t send them to the union but send them to HR instead
Debby: Benefits
Lydia: Anything else
Reopen or posting for in house candidates? Did not prevail yesterday that in house would get the job if
as qualified and all things were equal.
The practice is not okayed now.
Measure I – was discussed
Oct 13 2012 – School industries San Lorenzo High School
Linda – 5000 co-committee for union. Elections are coming. Put your name in the hat for SEIU electionsStudent Representative: Any students interested in joining? There is still a need for student senators
for student council.
Basic skills – course reductions discussion. Students still need basic English and math
10 -11 years average all students 85% need remedial classes.
Maybe low remedial should be taught at community ed and set the bar higher for college classes. But
adult school has been cut as/ or more than our community college system.
College Council: College council hasn’t meet for a year. The college my streamline college governance
by combining college council with PRBC. It was mentioned that items on the agenda for discussion point
to a need for council and PRBC to remain separate. It was put forth that council should still meet.
Facilities: Nate
Street light is working
Gym is not ready to be rented out
Subcontractor delays mean 2800 &2900 okay 1800 a little behind 1200 plaza looking better
Health and safety updates: Nate
We are updating some systems.
If you don’t know how to turn off the alarm please call campus safety
10% of sonitrol left on campus
Health fair with valley care health center is being discussed
Parking – students still complaining because faculty and staff are parking in student spots. Students
looking to park in A lot, but have been cited.
Staff development: Huge turn around for last flex day. Had to change it all at the last minute. Oct. flex
day is set for October 30th. Is that the best day? Ideas? Possibly the teacher from the IAAP meeting
attended by Catherine G and Christie V last Tuesday night. Bookstore should be involved in flex day –
Peter Nilson, was notified by our President, Susan.
Technology Committee report – Chasity
Technology request forms. The implemenatation and where the forms are routed through were
discussed. Also discussed was the idea of hiring a part time webmaster for computer support-BUT it is
not a “123” to get a new person hired since we have had layoffs.
If there are individual questions about any of the reports please talk to those that reported out
individually
Q: Could we keep our nominations present for 3 years.
Nate: I move in favor of the change.
Kathy: I Second
Passes unanimously
Q: Membership on the awards committee. Is it officers and senators only at the current time. Could it
be representatives as well? Vote taken:
Gordon: Motion to include them
Nate: Second
Passed
There are sections that haven’t been completed – when completed please send on.
George, we could then to all senators and representatives , Gordon will walk around. We want to have
it signed so we can bring it to the board
Yvonne will write George and cc senate
Veterans Day Celebration: maybe Thursday the 8th during college hour
Accomplishments and Priorities (from Retreat)
--thank you cards for payroll deductions
--Classified handbook
Flexday workgroup ideas: updating website?
Have HR come and discuss what are the main changes for faculty and Administration
When creating a “panel” with classified from different areas we could also include HR so folks can put a
name to a face.
Chabot fundraiser holding the texas hold ‘em festival
Adjourned at 2:05