Classified Staff Council
Minutes
Monday, May 4, 2015 (10:00 a.m.)
Room 223, DUC
2014-2015 Committee Members: D. Beschta, J. Christianson, R. Copes, T. De Lonay, R. Greene,
P. Kleman, T. Larson, H. Martin, J. Millis, C. Mueller, L. Raymond, P. Rogers, K. Stedl , N. Simon (advisory)
Members Present: D. Beschta, J. Christianson, R. Copes, T. De Lonay, R. Greene,
P. Kleman, T. Larson, H. Martin, C. Mueller, L. Raymond, P. Rogers, K. Stedl , N. Simon (advisory)
Members Absent: J. Millis (excused)
Guest: Kym Buchanan
Meeting Called to order at 10:00 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
April 20, 2015 minutes were approved.
Announcements:
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P. Rogers asked that any concerns about the Constitution of the Common Council be shared as it
is up for action during the next Faculty Senate meeting (05/06/15).
o Discussion on whether the CSC should approve the Constitution now, or at our next
meeting (which will be after Faculty Senate meets). This would allow us to know of any
edits they propose before CSC proceeds.
o K. Buchanan clarified that the ratification is a formality.
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T. De Lonay shared that she attended an information session by Human Resources- Resources
available through the Department of Workforce Development.
o If anyone has questions she can supply information.
o P. Rogers will be attending the next information session.
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No new updates on the Voluntary Separation Incentive process.
Committee Reports:
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D. Beschta – University Affairs Committee
o There was discussion on the open forum
o Discussion on UAC and how it will work with Common Council
o Diversity will be pulled out of UAC & be its own council.
o UAC will have a greater Wellness component
o Troy Seppelt gave a Power Point presentation on the Dean of Students Office
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R. Copes – Information Technology Committee
o Guest Kym Buchanan, president elect for the ITC
o Library is currently having their database migrated to their new system
o The new system will be functioning by the end of May, which will allow for a more
gradual start-up period with the slower summer months
Old Business:
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Formal resolution to approve the local Grievance Policy
o Motion by D. Beschta - L. Raymond second, passed unanimously
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Formal resolution to approve the local Layoff Policy
o Motion by D. Beschta - L. Raymond second, passed unanimously
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Elections
o Newly elected members should attend training in the fall (Sept 30) on parliamentary procedures.
o There may also be a training this summer and the fall session could be a refresher.
o An email reminder will go out to Classified Staff that voting ends Friday May 8.
New Business:
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A workgroup will be formed to track bylaw revisions needed
o J. Christianson will head the group
o N. Simon would like to see the voting timeframe of 15 business days reduced
o It was discussed that a general meeting does not have to be called in order to pass changes to
the bylaws.
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L. Raymond began discussion on the name change from Classified Staff Council to University Staff Council
o Items to be updated include: Letterhead, logos, web presence
o N. Simon is working with Jack George over the summer to make all updates & CSC to USC will be
included in this project.
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No spring general meeting will be held this year.
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Discussion on when newly elected CSC members will attend their first meeting.
o They will be invited to attend a June meeting, but their first official meeting will be in July.
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Discussion regarding if the election will result in sufficient representation to USC and the Common
Council.
o The voting tallies will determine who is elected for a 2 year versus a 1 year term in order to
stagger the membership turnover.
Adjournment 10:30 a.m.
Minutes recorded by R. Copes