LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRI
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday/ March 11, 2015
Public Session 3:30 p.m.
West Los Angeles College
Fine Arts Building Auditorium (FA-100)
9000 Overland Avenue . Culver City/ California 90230
The regular meeting\ of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeies Community
College" District (LACCD) was called to order at 3:42 p.m. with President Scott ].
Svonkin presiding,
The following mennbers were present: Mona Field/ EEfnest H. Moreno Nancy
Pearlman/ ScottJ. Syonkin/ and^teve Veres. Absent: Mike Eng (arrived at 3:44
p.m.). Student Trustee LaMont G. Jackson was present.
Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez was present.
Trustee Peariman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag,
President Svonkin noted that March is National Women's History Month and
indicated that. a resolution recognizing this would be presented'at the next
regularly scheduled Board meeting.
(Trustee Eng arrived at 3:44 p.m.)
WELCOMING REMARKS BY NABIL ABU-GHAZALEH, PRESIDENT. WE
LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
President Svonkin Introduced Dr.
Nabi
Angeles College (WLAC).
Abu-Ghazaleh/ President/ West Los
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh welcomed everyone to WLAC. He requested that all of the
"Westles" in the audience welcome the Board members and Chancellor
Rodriguez. He introduced the following individuals from WLAC:
!ll',50bef^.spr^g_ue/.vii:e president/ Academic ^Affairs; Ms. Ph^lNs Braxton/
lnterf.rn_.vi^e,..pres.ici^nt/ ^tudent Services; Mr. Kenneth^ fakeda/ Vice
President/ Administrative Services; Ms. Frances Leonard/ Chair of College
Cpuncif/ Dr_ Adrienne Foster/ Academic Senate President; Ms. Olga
Shewfelt/ AFT Chapter President; Ms Jo-Ann Haywood/ AFT Staff Chapter
Chair; Mr. Matthew McCracken/ ASO President; Ms. Aracely Aguiar^Dean/
Career and Technical Educafcion; Dr._Ceiena Alcala/ Interim' Dean/ Student
Services; Ms. Mary-Jo Apigo/ Dean/ Teaching and Learning; Dr. Shalamon
Duke Dean/ Student Sjjpport Services; Mr. Michael Goftermann Dean/
Student Services, Enrollment; Mr. Eric Ichon, Dean, Distance Learning; Mr:
Mark Pracher/ Dean/ Development and Sponsored Programs; and Ms.
Rebecca Tillberg/ Dean/ Research and Planning.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATZVES OF EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIO
THE RESOURCE TABLE
The following individual reported from the Resource Table:
Ms. Leiia Menzies/ President/ Classified Management Association.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE COLLEGE PRESIDENTS
Ms. Allison Jones/ Dean/ Acadenmc Affairs/ j^qs Angeles City College (LACC)/
reported that on February 2/ 2015, the LACC Theatre Academy participated in
one of the regional festivals sponsored by The Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts. She announced that the following Theatre students from LACC have been
recognized for their outstanding performances:
Ms. Tamisha Estrada - Distinguished Achievement by an Actress in a
Supporting Role
Ms. Christelle^Baguidy - Distinguished Achievement by an Actress in a
Supporting Role
Mr. Martei Huggins " Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting
Role
Mr. Alt Ahmad - Distinguished Achievement by an Actor in a Supporting
Role
Mr., William Knight - Distinguished Performance by a Guest Artist-in-
Residence
Mr. Wiil Howell - Distinguished Performance by a Guest Artist-in-Residence
LACC Theatre Academy - Distinguished Achievement for Performance and
Production Ensembles for its performance of "Our Lady of 121st Street"
Ms. Jones indicated that Mr. Huggins will be invited to the Kennedy Center in
April for one week of master classes and to accept the seven awards for LACC.
Mr, Marvin Martinez/ President, East Los Angeles College (ELAC)/ announced that
both the men's and women's^ basketball teams are in the'State'playoff finai four
and, will compete In the California Community College Athletic Association
(CCCAA) Championship Tourney on March 14 and 15, 2015 at Cerritos College.
He Indicated that if the teams advance/ they will go to the State Finals on MaFch
11, 2015 in Sacramento.
Mr. Martinez announced that Mr Francois Pierre Coyture was recognized at the
Kennedy Center regional festival for Outstanding Scenic Design for the ELAC
performance of "Kindred" and will receive this a~ward in ApriFat the Kennedy
Center.
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Dr. Monte E. Perez/ President/ Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC), announced
that^during the morning of March II/ 2015, he represented the LACCD at a "Back
on Track" program event at the Pitchess Detention Center. He indicated that Los
Angeies County ^Sheriff Jim McDonneli was alsp^at this event. He reported that
the "Back on Track" program will assist 90 individuals with incarceration
education and re-entry services. He stated that the partners include the Ford
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Probation Office/ the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department/ ancTa number of
nonprofit organizations.
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that she has been informed by the Foundation for California Community Colleges
that the Internship Program at LAVC has received the Program of the Year Award
as wel! as its employer/ Universal Studios.
Dr. Nabil Abu-Ghazajeh/ President/ West Los Angeies College (WLAC)/ announced
that WLAC and Los Angeles Southwest College (~LASC) helpecTto
host the African
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American Male Educatipn_ Network and Development (A''MEND) Summit that was
held from March 4 to 6/ 2015 at the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) Westin Hotel. He
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Chancellor's
Office grant to sponsor a conference on campus that extends the
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work of AZMEND to fheco!!ege campuses and possibly results in the creation of a
satellite program at multiple'colleges as an extension of this project.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh announced that on ^Monday/ March 16, 2015, he will be
traveling to Sacramento to attend the California Community Colleges Board of
Goyemors meeting in his role as a member of the Community College League of
California (CCLC) ~CEO Board as well as a representative of the 12 remaininq
Bachelor Degree Pilot Programs.
President Svonkin^ welcomed Trustee-eiect Mike Fong and Ms. Andra Hoffman/
Faculty Member/ Giendale College.
PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS
Oral Presentations
President Svonkin read the cautionary language for speakers and their persona!
responsibility and, potentially/ personal liability" for defamatory remarks.
President s_vonkin_notedthat_ninemdividuals have signed up to speak regarding
the same topic. He entertained a motion to allocate two minutes per speaker.
Motion by Trustee Field/ seconded by Trustee Moreno/ to allocate two minutes
per speaker.
Student Trustee Advisory Vote: No (Jackson)
APPROVED: 5Ayes_(Eng, Field, Moreno, Svonkin, Veres)
1 No (Pearfman)
The following indlviduais addressed the Board regarding the 10100 Jefferson
Boulevard and LAX properties with respect to the revenue to WLAC and
requested that any discussions and decisions utilize the shared governance
process:
Ms. Frances T. Leonard/ Mr. Matthew McCracken/ Ms. JoAnn Haywood/ Ms.
Oiga Shewfelt/ and Mr. Kevin Considine.
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Scheduled speaker Dr. Adrienne Foster withdrew her request to address the
Board.
Ms, ^Leonard _distrjbuted,a document from the WLAC College Council regarding
actions taken by the College Council at its meetings of December 4, 20~14 and
March 5/ 2015 with respect'to the two aforementioned properties.
Ms. Haywood distributed a copy of her remarks.
Ms. Shewfeft distributed two emails that were sent to the Board members on the
Facilities _ Master Planning & Oversight Committee regarding__foNow-up to the
Board of Trustees resolution on the LAX and 10100 Jefferson Boulevard
properties,
The foiSowing individuals addressed the Board regarding Board Ruie 6200
Graduation Requirements with respect to the Graduation Plan B general
education requirements:
Ms. Kathleen Yasuda/ Mr. John McDoweH/ and Ms. Lyn Ciark.
A document entitled "LATTC CTE Programs Impacted by 21-Unit Graduation Plan"
was distributed.
The following individuals addressed the Board regarding the need for a Veterans
Resource Center at WLAC:
Ms. Cathy Diaz/ Mr. Larry Young/ and Mr. John Jenkins.
Pastor Stephen McGlover addressed the Board regarding Construction &
Associated Careers Awareness Day/ which will be held "on Thursday/ March 19,
2015 at LATTC. He distributed a brochure regarding this event and invited al
LACCD students to attend.
Trustee Pearlman requested that a report be provided at the next Board meeting
ndicating why there is not a Veterans Center at every campus.
The following individuals addressed the Board regarding the impending closure of
the Pierce Farm Center:
Ms. Cathy McBroom and Mr. Robert McBroom.
Ms. McBroom invited Chancdior Rodriguez to take a tour of the Pierce Farm
Center facility.
Proposed Actions
None.
REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - MULTIPLE AGENDA MATTERS
None.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BOARD
Reports of Standing and Special Committees
Trustee Moreno reported on the Budget & Finance Committee meeting,
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Trustee Eng reported on the Legislative & Public Affairs Committee meeting.
Student Trustee Jackson expressed his appreciation to everyone for the
condolences on the passing of his grandmother.
(Student Trustee Jackson left at 4:50 p,m.)
Proposed Actions
The following action items/ considered as a part as if fully set forth hereto and
certified copies of which wNI be on file in the Office of the Board of Trustees/ were
presented by the Board of Trustees and action taken as indicated.
Corn. No. BT1. Resoiution - District Ciassified Employees Retirement
Motion by Trustee Field/ seconded by Trustee Moreno/ to adopt Corn. No. BT1. as
follows:
WHEREAS/ The classified employees identified below have been employed
with the Los Angeles Community College District for'many
years; and
WHEREAS/ The classified employees have contributed significantiy toward
providing the highest quality of services to our students and
the public on behajf of the Los Angeles Community Coflege
District; now/ therefore/ be it
RESOLVED, That the Personnel Commission and the Board of Trustees of
the Los Angeles Community College District do hereby
commend the employees for their contributions and extend
best wishes in their retirement.
SUMMARY OF RETIRED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES
Last
Name
Pope
Baiiey
First
Name
Years
of
Job Classification
Haesun Piano Accompanist/Coach
Julie
Word Processing
Operator
Service Location
Retirement
Date
31
Vailey
1/31/2015
15
Pierce
1/31/2015
ADOPTED: 6 Ayes
Corn. No. BT_2,_.Trustee_Ratificat|Qn and Authorizations
Motion by Trustee Field/ seconded by Trustee Moreno/ to adopt Corn. No. BT2.
Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Absent (Jackson)
ADOPTED: 6 Ayes
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Corn. No. BT3. Adopt 2015-2016 Board Meeting Calendar
Motion by Trustee Moreno/ seconded by Trustee Veres, to adopt Corn. No. BT3.
as follows:
Adopt the foliowlng Board Meeting Calendar for the period covering July 2015
through July 2016:
Board Meeting
Wednesday/ July 8/ 2015 (Annual Organizational Meeting) - ESC
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - ESC
Wednesday/ August 19, 2015 (Board Leadership and Planning Session) - ESC
Wednesday/ September 2/ 2015 - ESC
Wednesday/ September 16, 2015 - ESC
Wednesday/ October 7, 2015
Wednesday/ October 21, 2015 - ESC
Wednesday/ November 4/ 2015
Wednesday/ November 18, 2015 - ESC
Wednesday/ December 9/ 2015
Wednesday/ December 16, 2015 (Board Leadership and Planning Session) - ESC
Wednesday/ January 13, 2016
Wednesday/ January 27, 2016 ~ ESC
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Wednesday/ February 24, 2016 " ESC
Wednesday/ March 9/ 2016
Wednesday/ March 23, 2016 - ESC
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Wednesday/ April 27, 2016 - ESC
Wednesday/ May II/ 2016
Wednesday/ May 25, 2016 - ESC
Wednesday/ June 8/ 2016
Wednesday/ June 12, 2016 - ESC
Wednesday/ July 6/ 2016 (Annual Organizational Meeting) ~ ESC
Wednesday/ July 20, 2016 - ESC
Background: The proposed dates reflect the consideration of such factors as
legal" holidays/ D[strict holidays/ religious holidays/ Budget calendar/ staff
preparation time frames/ and applicable Board Rules. The location sites wli!
be determined and announced at a date in the future.
Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Absent (Jackson)
ADOPTED: 6 Ayes
Corn. No. BT4. Appoint Interim Trustee
The following amendments were recommended:
Appoint JMI|k^_Fonfl to serve as Trustee in Seat No. 7 effective April 15,
March 12, 2015 through June 30, 2015, and suspend Board Rule 2i03.
Background: Seat No^ 7 was vacated by Miguel Santiago when he assumed
office in December, 2014 as an _ Assembly, Member." Inasmuch as the
vacated seat was subject to the eiection_held on March 3/ 2015, the Board
of Trustees left the position vacant. Board Rule 2103' provides for the
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Board to conduct an open and competitive process for appointment of a
vacancy, flowcvcr/ the voters selected
f
will take office on July 1, 2015, making an additionaS "process
who
unncccssar'y. -The effective appointment date'wil! allow for new" Trustee
orientation in keeping with Board Rule 2105.
Motion by Trustee Eng/ seconded by Trustee Veres/ to adopt Corn. No, BT4. as
amended.
studentrrustee AclvfsP_ry vpte: Absent (Jackson)
ADOPTED AS AMENDED: 6 Ayes
Incoming Interim Trustee Fong expressed his appreciation to everyone for their
support 1n providing him the o'pportunity to serve on the Board of Trustees. He
jndicafced^that he !poks forward to working with the Board of Trustees in moving
the LACCD forward.
REPORTS FROM THE CHANCELLOR AND COLLEGE PRESIDENTS
Report from the Chanceilor Regarding Activities or Pending Issues in the District
Chancellor Rodriguez congratulated the retirees listed in the retirement resolution
that was approved by the Board (Corn. No. BT1) and expressed his appreciation
for their service to the District.
Chancellor Rodriguez reported that several students from the District will attend
the American Student Association of Community__Cqjieges (ASACC) National
Student Advocacy Conference on March 14 to 17/2015 in Washington/ DC. He
further reported that President Svonkin and Trustee Veres will be'attending the
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce ACCESS Washington/ D.C. on March 16
to 18, 2015 in Washington/ DC. He indicated that more than iOO delegates from
Los Angeles _will be supporting the advocacy efforts of the Los Angeles Area
Chamber of Commerce.
Chancellor Rodriguez introduced Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh.
West Los Angeles College Presentation: Ail Things Gioba
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh distributed a packet of materials entitled "Ali Things Global."
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh reported that the vast majority of WLAC students come from a
seven to ten-mile radius of the College and wijl.np^vel,abroad while they are
?.^de?^' -tei{?dJ^_t??-tha>?J:h^T-i^!?? ?-ft!l?.-YV.L^C-?l^al studfes program'is to
cultivate .global citizens who specialize in. either a specific geographic-region of
the world ~or study the world from a broad global perspective. He introduced Mr.
Mark Pracher/ Dean/ Academic Affairs/ WLAC.
Mr. Pracher reported that over the past three years, a group of faculty members
have created five degree programs-one broad Global Studies program targeting
?Ta!?sfer J:9-t1?.? F^!lfP r^i.?_ .ta^ -Jrl.niY?rsi^Y_(cs^ _SXSte<TI,.an^. f9Vr programs-pne
;n Asia, one in Africa, one. in Latin^America, anyone in. the Middle East-targeting
transfer to the University of California (UC) System. He gave a video
presentation regarding the Global Studies Program' and discussed the program
with
respect to global studies/ international students/ the annual global
conference/ study abroad opportunities/ faculty development opportunities'/ and
grants. He expressed his appreciation to the following individuals from WLAC for
their work in the "At! Things Global" program:
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!T-*-J^'5t15lel £oi-t?.rnnanI?<..Dea.n/ Admjsslons and Records; Mr. Angel
Professor Political Science, Ms. Olga Shewfelt, Political Science Instructor
Ms^Sholeh Khorooshi, ^Politica^Science Instructor;,Ms. Grace Chee; History
V^ramontes/ Director/ Internatjpnal Students; Mr, Jack ' Ruebensaai/
Instructor; J^s. Clare Norris/ English Instructor/ Ms. Lisa Saperston/ESL
Instructor, Special Assignment; Ms. Judy Chow, Librarian; and'Ms. Josefina
Culton/ Professor of Spanish.
A question and answer session was conducted regarding the presentation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters Requiring a MaioritVLVote
Motion by Trustee Fieid/ seconded by Trustee Moreno/ to adopt the Consent
Calendar on Matters Requiring a Majority Vote.
President Syonkin requested that Board members identify agenda items about
which they had questions.
Corn. No. BF1. Budget Revisions and Appropriation Transfers
Corn. No. BSD1. Ratify Business Services Actions
With respect to Item L. Service Agreements as it relates to Agreement Number
4500171451 East Amendment No.^3> to renew an agreement with EMT Associates/
Inc. and Agreement Number 4500181617 East Amendment No. 2 to renew an
agreement with CI Solutions, Trustee Eng inquired if additional costs are due to
the extension of the agreements.
!lr-' JFyLa/.tLne^.re^P^r?.d-e,dJ^th.e.affirmativ?.- ^? indicated fchat he would provide
the Board with detailed information regarding the extension of the two contracts.
Corn. No. BSD2. Approve Business Services Actions
Corn. No. FPD1. Approve Facilities Planning and Development Report
Corn. No. HRD1. Personnel Services Routine.Actions
Corn. No. ISD1. Approve New Educationai Courses and Programs
Corn. No. ISD2. Approve New Community Services Offerings
Corn. No, ISD3. Ratify Out-of-State Student Travel
Corn. No. PC1. Personnel Commission Action
Correspondence
Student Trustee Advisory: Absent (Jackson)
ADOPTED: 6 Ayes
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Matters Requiring a Super Maioritv Vote
Chancellor Rodriguez indicated that there was a need for the Board to discuss
WJ^h--LA-CCE^j5- elnf9rceme.nt..offic!als.an immlnent danger at one of the District
colleges/, which requires a finding by two-thirds of the Board in order to add'the
item to the Closed Session agenda under Government Code section 54956.5,
Ms. Camilie A. Gouiet/ Genera! Counsei/ indicated that this matter requires five
affirmative votes.
President Svonkin entertained a motion to allow for the discussion under
Government Code section 54956.5.
Motion py Trustee Moreno, secon_ded_by Trustee Field/ to allow for the discussion
under Government Code section 54956.5.
APPROVED: 6 Ayes
RECOMMENDATZONS FROM THE CHANCELLOR
There being no objection. Corn. Nos. CH1./ CH2./ and CH3. were taken up
together.
Corn. No. CH1. ApDrove Colieae Pianning and Institutionat Effectiveness Reports
Corn. Hp. CH2. ADDrove Los Angeles City Colieae Educational and Strategic
Master Plan. 2014-2020
Corn. No. CH3. Approve Accreditation Follow-Up Report for Los Angeles Valley
Colieqe
Motion by Trustee Moreno/ seconded by Trustee Field/ to adopt Corn. Nos. CH1.,
CH2./ and CH3.
Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Absent (Jackson)
ADOPTED: 6 Ayes
Corn. No. CH4. Authorize Resolution Renaming Building at Los Angeles_ya!iey
College from Monarch Center to Student Union
Motion by Trustee Veres/ seconded by Trustee Eng/ to adopt Corn. No. CH4.
Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Absent (Jackson)
ADOPTED: 6 Ayes
Corn. No. CH5^. Authorize Resoiution Renaming Building at Los Angeles Valley
College from Media and Performing Arts Center to Vailev Academic and.Cujtura
Center
Motion by Trustee Eng/ seconded by Trustee Veres/ to adopt Corn. No. CH5.
Trustee Pearlman expressed her concern that using the word "Academic" in the
proposed name of the building is confusing because every building deals with
ac?.de?-ics:-.-^h-^ r-ecPJ1nme^de.d_condLicting~a.t,ask fyce. rr>e^ng to"discuss the
policy for naming buildings that are not named for individuals.
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Motion by Trustee Eng/ seconded by Trustee Veres/ to adopt Corn. No. CH5,
Student Trustee Advisory^Vote^ Absent (Jackson)
ADOPTED: 5 Ayes_Eng, Field, Pearlman; Svonkin, Veres)
1 No (Moreno)
£of?l^NO^F-h!6^-ALJthorlze R?s9!ijtion RenaminQ Building at Los Angeles Vajiey
co"ec'e..from Community Workforce' Development Center to Valley College
Gateway
Motion by Trustee Eng/ seconded by Trustee Field/ to adopt Corn. No. CH6.
Trustee Veres expressed his concern that the name "Valley Colleqe Gateway"
could be confusing. He recommended that the Board not approve Corn. No.CH6.
and that it be sent back to the College for reconsideration.
Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Absent (Jackson)
FAILED: 3 Ayes (Eng, Pearlman,_ Svonkin)
2 Noes (Moreno, Veres)
1 Abstention (Fiefd)
President Svonkin requested that Chancellor Rodriguez create Districtwide
guidelines for naming buiidings.
Trustee Veres requested that the existing policy be compiled with any new policy
that is created.
NOTICE REPORTS AND XNFORMATXVES
Corn. No. ISD/A. [Informative] Notification of Out-of-State Studentjraye
Presented by Chancelior Rodriguez.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INDICATIONS OF FUTURE PROPOSED
BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
None.
There being no objection/ the Board meeting was recessed at 5:57 p.m. and was
reconvened at 6:14 p.m.
For the record/ President Svonkin noted that the Board members were present
with the exception of Student Trustee Jackson.
REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGARDING C
SESSION AGENDA MATTERS
President Svonkin read the cautionary language for speakers and their persona!
responsibility and/ potentially/ personal liability for defamatory remarks.
Ms. Donna Lobato addressed the Board regarding Corn No. HRD2. Approve
Mairch 15 NotJC^R^?JlrdJn^on~Ren?w?f °J corLtrac^_for,First,:Yea!; Probatibnary
Employee She dfstributed a packet of materials regarding her first-year
evaluation.
Ms. Rakjat Shaibu and Ms. Cindy Santoyo addressed the Board on behalf of Ms.
Lobato.
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Scheduled speaker Ms. Paulina Llames was not present.
Ms. Angela McNair Turner/ Counsel on behalf of Ms. Aphrodite Wilson/ addressed
th^Boart_regardingCom. No. ISD4. Approve. Student Discipline --Expulsions
Without Reconsideration Roman Numeral I. with respect to the charges'against
Ms. Wiison.
Scheduled speaker Ms. Aphrodite Wilson did not address the Board.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
There being no objection/ the jegular meeting recessed to Ciosed Session in
accordance-with_The Raiph M. Brown Act/ Government Code sections" 54950 et
seq., and the Education Code to discuss the matter_s-on-the posted Closed
Session agenda pursuant to Government Code section 54954.5 (see Attachment
A).
The regular meeting recessed to Closed Session at 6:27 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the LACCD reconvened at 8:51
p.m. with President'Scott J. Svonkin presiding.
The Board members were present with the exception of Student Trustee Jackson.
Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez was not present.
REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - MARCH 1L_2015
President Svonkin indicated that The Raiph M. Brown Act requires that certain
matters be reported after Closed Session during the public session that follows.
The Board took no actions required to be reported.
Com. No. HRD2. Approve March 15 Notice Regarding Non-Renewal of Contract
for First-Year Probationary EmDloyee
Motion by Trustee Field/ seconded by Trustee Moreno/ to adopt Corn. No. HRD2.
ADOPTED: 6 Ayes
Corn. No. HRD3. Approve Disciplinary Action Reaardina Classified Empioyees
Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Moreno/ to adopt Corn. No. HRD3.
ADOPTED: 6 Ayes
Com. No. ISD4.
Reconsideration
Approve Student Discipline
Expulsions Without
Motion by Trustee Field/ seconded by Trustee Eng/ to adopt Corn. No. ISD4.
ADOPTED: 6 Ayes
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no objection/ the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
FRANCISCO C. RODRIGUE2
Chancellor and Secretary of the Board of Trustees
By:
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Assistant Secretary to the Board
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OE TRUSTEES:
Scott J. Svoifkin
President of the Board
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ATTACHMENT A
CLOSED SESSION
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
West Los Angeles College
Winiock Lounge
Library & Heldman Resource Center (HLRC), 2ND Floor
9000 Overland Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230
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Conference with Labor Negotiator
(pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6)
A. District Negotiators: Albert Roman
Adrians D. Barrera
Employee Unit: AH Unrepresented employees
B. District Negotiators: Albert Roman
Adriana D. Barrera
Employee Unit: Clericai/Technical - Local 1521A
II. Public Employee DiscipHne/Dismissal/Refease/Charges/Complaints
(pursuant to Government Code section 54957)
III. Consideration of Student Discipline
(pursuant to Government Code section 54962 and Education Code section
72122)
IV. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
A. 700 WHshire Properties v. Roosevelt Lofts, Inc., etaL
B. Deficia Mosieyv. LACCD, etal.
Ciosed Session
lVlarch11,2015
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C. Rhonda Guess v. LACCD
D. Jazmyne Goodwin v. IgorDaza and LACCD
£. Christopher White v. LACCD
F. Kim Saunders v. LACCD, et af.
V. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation
(pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
A. Potential iitigation regarding faculty member at Los Angeles City College