LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 · 11:30 a.m.
Educational Services Center · Board Room
770 Wilshire Boulevard · Los Angeles, California 90017 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District was called to order at 11:42 a.m. with President Sylvia Scott­Hayes presiding. On roll call the following members were present: Mona Field, Georgia L. Mercer, Nancy Pearlman, Sylvia Scott­Hayes. Absent: Kelly G. Candaele (arrived at 11:43 a.m.), Warren T. Furutani (arrived at 12:45 p.m.), Michael D. Waxman (arrived at 11:47 a.m.). Student Trustee Robyn M. Mims was not present (arrived at 12:43 p.m.). Chancellor Darroch F. Young was present.
RECESS TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Motion by Trustee Pearlman, seconded by Trustee Field, to recess to the Committee of the Whole. APPROVED: 4 Ayes The regular meeting recessed to the Committee of the Whole at 11:43 a.m. (Trustee Candaele arrived at 11:43 a.m.) In the absence of Vice President Waxman, President Scott­Hayes relinquished the gavel to Trustee Field to chair the Committee of the Whole. Study Session on Student Learning Outcomes Chancellor Young deferred to Mr. Gary Colombo, Chancellor’s Liaison for Institutional Effectiveness. Mr. Colombo distributed copies of the following documents: LACCD Board of Trustees Study Sessions – Probably More than You Wanted to Know about Student Learning Outcomes Student Learning Outcomes Faculty Workshop Materials, September 2005 (Trustee Waxman arrived at 11:47 a.m.) Trustee Field relinquished the gavel to Vice President Waxman. Mr. Colombo gave a PowerPoint presentation and discussed the assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), the SLO implementation process, GE or “core” competencies at LACC, program­level SLOs, course­level SLOs versus goals and objectives, creating an outcomes assessment rubric, and the cycle of continuous improvement. He deferred to Mr. Barrie Logan, Academic Senate President, Pierce College. Mr. Logan discussed program improvement at Pierce College with respect to Speech and Political Science. Mr. Colombo discussed the current status of SLOs at each college in the District.
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(Trustee Field left at 12:37 p.m.) There was discussion regarding the SLOs with respect to the “core” competencies. Vice President Waxman inquired as to how long the SLO implementation process will take. Mr. Colombo responded that the implementation process will take six years. Adjourn Committee of the Whole and Reconvene Regular Meeting Motion by Trustee Mercer, seconded by Trustee Candaele, to adjourn the Committee of the Whole and reconvene the regular meeting. APPROVED: 5 Ayes The Committee of the Whole adjourned at 12:40 p.m. Vice President Waxman relinquished the gavel to President Scott­Hayes. The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District reconvened at 12:40 p.m. with President Sylvia Scott­Hayes presiding. On roll call the following members were present: Kelly G. Candaele, Georgia L. Mercer, Nancy Pearlman, Sylvia Scott­Hayes, Michael D. Waxman. Absent: Mona Field, Warren T. Furutani. Student Trustee Robyn M. Mims was not present. Chancellor Darroch F. Young was present.
REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES – CLOSED SESSION AGENDA MATTERS None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Motion by Trustee Mercer, seconded by Trustee Candaele, to recess to Closed Session in accordance with The Ralph M. Brown Act and the Education Code. The Board will discuss the matters on the Closed Session agenda as posted and announced (see Attachment A). During Closed Session, the Board will also discuss a claim for work at Los Angeles City College; and two additional potential litigation matters. APPROVED: 5 Ayes The regular meeting recessed to Closed Session at 12:41 p.m. (Student Trustee Mims arrived at 12:43 p.m.) (Trustee Furutani arrived at 12:45 p.m.)
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District reconvened at 3:38 p.m. with President Sylvia Scott­Hayes presiding. On roll call the following members were present: Kelly G. Candaele, Mona Field, Georgia L. Mercer, Nancy Pearlman, Sylvia Scott­Hayes, Michael D. Waxman. Absent: Warren T. Furutani. Student Trustee Robyn M. Mims was present. Chancellor Darroch F. Young was present.
Minutes – Regular Meeting ­ 2 ­ 3/22/06 11:30 a.m. Trustee Candaele offered the Opening Thoughts. Trustee Pearlman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
MINUTES Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Waxman, to approve the following minutes: Regular Meeting and Closed Session – March 8, 2006 APPROVED: 7 Ayes
REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS AT THE RESOURCE TABLE Mr. Carl Friedlander, President, Los Angeles College Faculty Guild, expressed his appreciation to the individuals who have already made contributions to support the effort to get the Community College Governance, Funding Stabilization, and Student Fee Reduction Act on the November 2006 ballot. He urged everyone who has not already done so to make a contribution towards this effort. Trustee Mercer indicated that the goal is to have 100 percent participation from employees at all staffing levels in this effort. Trustee Field indicated that the Initiative will also result in a reduction of community college student fees. President Scott­Hayes expressed her appreciation to the individuals in the District who are working on their own time to raise funds. Chancellor Young indicated that all of the College Presidents and senior administrators have made personal donations towards the Initiative. He stated that sufficient funds need to be raised within the next thirty days in order to conduct the signature campaign for the Initiative.
PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS (Category A) Oral Presentations Mr. Rory Clark addressed the Board regarding his son Mr. Addison Clark, a student at LACC who has cerebral palsy. He expressed his concern regarding the obstacles that his son has experienced in the classroom and in other situations as a result of his disability. Dr. Steve Maradian, President, LACC, indicated that he and Ms. Daphne Congdon, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, met with Mr. Clark this morning prior to the Board meeting. He stated that he has reviewed the situation and welcomes Addison to come to his office so that he could make sure the services are provided that would assist him in completing his course work. President Scott­Hayes requested that Dr. Maradian keep the Board apprised of the efforts being made to make the educational process easier not only for Addison, but for other disabled students as well. Mr. Mike Mart addressed the Board regarding the efforts of part­time instructors at LATTC to be hired full­time. Proposed Actions Save LACC Historic, Championship, Art Deco Men’s Gym Worth Millions of Dollars Scheduled speaker Mr. Duke Russell was not present.
Minutes – Regular Meeting ­ 3 ­ 3/22/06 11:30 a.m. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES – MULTIPLE AGENDA MATTERS None.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BOARD The following reports to the governing board of the Los Angeles Community College District, considered as a part as if fully set forth hereto and certified copies of which are on file in the Office of the Board of Trustees, were presented by the Board of Trustees and action taken as indicated. Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session – March 22, 2006 President Scott­Hayes indicated that The Ralph M. Brown Act requires that certain matters determined in Closed Session be reported during the public session that follows. The Board unanimously authorized the initiation of three actions, the names and details of which are being withheld in order to avoid jeopardizing service of process. The Board authorized the payment of AA Allied Construction as the compromise of a claim for work performed at Los Angeles City College. The vote was six in favor, with Trustee Pearlman abstaining. The Board took no further actions that The Ralph M. Brown Act requires to be reported. Reports of Standing and Special Committees Trustee Waxman reported on this morning’s Committee of the Whole meeting at which there was a presentation regarding Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). He indicated that the presentation included a tutorial regarding accreditation. Trustee Field expressed her appreciation to the College Presidents for their efforts in focusing on the accreditation process. President Scott­Hayes expressed her appreciation to Mr. Colombo and the other staff members who put their time into the study sessions that have been held in order to help the Board become better informed regarding SLOs and accreditation. Com. No. BT1. Resolution – National Administrative Professionals Week Motion by President Scott­Hayes, seconded by Trustee Field, to adopt Com. No. BT1. as follows: The following resolution is presented by Trustees Scott­Hayes and Field: WHEREAS, The week of April 23­29, 2006 is Administrative Professionals Week; and WHEREAS, Professional Secretaries Week was started in 1952 in an effort to recognize secretaries for their contributions to the workplace; and WHEREAS, District supervisors are encouraged to observe Administrative Professionals Week by making a commitment to promote lifelong learning, certification, and other professional development activities; and WHEREAS, The administrative support and clerical employees of the Los Angeles Community College District demonstrate the importance of their roles in their daily duties and serve the District exceptionally well; and WHEREAS, It is recognized that the administrative support and clerical employees serve the District with dedication, efficiency, and commitment; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District joins the nation to officially recognize and express sincere appreciation to the many administrative support staff for their irreplaceable skills and professionalism. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Mims) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes Com. No. BT2. Resolution – National Library Week Motion by Trustee Scott­Hayes, seconded by Trustee Waxman, to adopt Com. No. BT2. as follows: The following resolution is presented by Trustee Scott­Hayes: WHEREAS, The week of April 2­8, 2006 is National Library Week; and WHEREAS, Many school libraries also celebrate the month of April as School Library Media Month; and WHEREAS, Libraries serve as a repository of our histories and of our recorded dreams, hopes, and plans for tomorrow; and WHEREAS, Libraries require only that one have the desire to explore and learn in order to gain knowledge; and WHEREAS, Libraries hold the key to literacy by providing programs and services available to all age groups; and WHEREAS, The state of California, through AB 1725, requires that the community colleges provide certain levels of service, resources, and staffing; and WHEREAS, A college library is considered an essential criteria in college accreditation and reflects an institution’s academic excellence; and WHEREAS, The nine colleges of the Los Angeles Community College District afford students with the opportunity to pursue their educational goals by providing needed resources and services; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District, in an effort to carry out the state's mandate, reaffirms its intentions to fulfill its obligations to its students' educational needs by providing them with facilities conducive to learning, up­to­date print and non­print resources, automated and computerized catalogs, and networked computer technology; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District hereby joins the nation in declaring and celebrating National Library Week and encourages all colleges to highlight library­related programs and activities. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Mims) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes
Minutes – Regular Meeting ­ 5 ­ 3/22/06 11:30 a.m. Com. No. BT3. Absence­Illness Authorization Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Mercer, to adopt Com. No. BT3. as follows: That the Board compensate Trustee Warren T. Furutani for the regularly scheduled Board meeting of Wednesday, March 8, 2006 despite his absence pursuant to Board Rule 2104.12 because Trustee Furutani’s absence was due to illness. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Mims) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes Com. No. BT4. 2006 California Community College Trustees Board of Directors Elections Motion by Trustee Mercer, seconded by Trustee Field, that the votes be cast for the following candidates to the CCCT Board of Directors elections for 2006: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Rebecca J. Garcia, Cabrillo CCD* Brian Conley, Rancho Santiago CCD Mary Anne Rooney, Ventura County CCD Kay Albiani, Los Rios CCD* Paul Fong, Foothill­DeAnza CCD* Isabel Barreras, State Center CCD Ted Edmiston, Cerritos CCD Marie Kiersch, San Luis Obispo County CCD* *Incumbent ADOPTED: 7 Ayes Com. No. BT5. District Classified Employees Retirement Resolution Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Candaele, to adopt Com. No. BT5. as follows: WHEREAS, The employee identified in Exhibit A has been with the Los Angeles Community District for many years; and WHEREAS, The employee identified in Exhibit A has served in the position of Offset Machine Operator; and WHEREAS, The employee identified in Exhibit A has contributed significantly toward providing the highest quality of services to students and the public for the Los Angeles Community College 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 employee for his contributions and extends best wishes in his retirement. Summary of Retired Classified Employees February 1, 2006 – February 28, 2006 Exhibit A
Last Name
Fowler First Name
Douglas E. Job Classification
Offset Machine Operator Years
of Service
25 Location Valley Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Mims) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes
Minutes – Regular Meeting ­ 6 ­ 3/22/06 11:30 a.m. REPORTS FROM THE CHANCELLOR AND COLLEGE PRESIDENTS The following reports to the governing board of the Los Angeles Community College District, considered as a part as if fully set forth hereto and certified copies of which are on file in the Office of the Board of Trustees, were presented by Chancellor Young and action taken as indicated. Personnel Change Request System Demo Chancellor Young announced that Dr. Adriana Barrera, Senior Vice Chancellor, has taken responsibility for the SAP implementation. He commended her for her efforts in assuming this responsibility. He deferred to Dr. Barrera. Dr. Barrera summarized the Personnel Change Request (PCR) system process. She deferred to Mr. Bill Vorhies, Consultant, Information Technology. Mr. Vorhies gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the PCR system process. Trustee Field expressed her appreciation for the efforts to reduce the error rates in PCR system and her hope for continued improvement with respect to the development of the system. * * * President Scott­Hayes requested that Com. No. ISD4. Authorization of Student Travel be taken out of order. There being no objection, Com. No. ISD4. was taken out of order. Com. No. ISD4. Authorization of Student Travel Dr. Anthony Samad, Political Science Instructor, ELAC, expressed his appreciation to the Chancellor’s Office for helping to facilitate this agenda item. He discussed the Common Ground Collective which is a national program in which students volunteer in various projects. He indicated that fifty students from ELAC are traveling to New Orleans during spring break to assist in the rebuilding efforts. Ms. Teri Rainelli and Ms. Tasha Ferrell, Students, ELAC, discussed the importance of participating in the Common Ground Collective and assisting with the New Orleans rebuilding efforts. Dr. Samad indicated that Dr. Rin Kahla is the faculty member from ELAC who will be accompanying the students to New Orleans. President Scott­Hayes expressed her appreciation to the faculty and staff at the colleges for encouraging students to become active participants in our society and to help others. Student Trustee Mims encouraged the students to present a report to the Board after they return from New Orleans. Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Mercer, to adopt Com. No. ISD4. Please note the following editorial corrections: East Los Angeles City College Authorize the travel of fifty students and two faculty members from East Los Angeles College to New Orleans, Louisiana for the period April 10, 2006 to April 15, 2006, inclusive. Background: As stated in Board Rule 9705, Board of Trustees approval authorization is required for the following types of student travel and/or related expenses:
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1. Travel out­of­state for cocurricular activities, as defined by Board Rule 9401. The Board may authorize the use of District funds to pay the costs associated with the travel. 2. Any out­of­state travel when District funds will be expended to pay the costs associated with the travel. Fifty students and two faculty members will participate in the “Alternative Spring Break Project.” The Common Ground Collective is the sponsor of this event. Common Ground is a community­initiated volunteer organization offering assistance, mutual aid, and support. The students will have an opportunity to contribute towards the rebuilding and will have a spring break that will prove to be incredibly rewarding as well as enjoyable. Students will participate in workshops on social justice as well as they will participate in a tour of this historic city. FISCAL IMPLICATION: Funds for this trip will come both from Common Ground Collective who will finance the accommodations and the meals, and the cost of transportation will come from District program 100. The estimated transportation cost per student is $350 and the estimated total cost is $17,500.00. ADOPTED AS CORRECTED: 7 Ayes * * *
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Matters Requiring a Majority Vote President Scott­Hayes entertained a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar Items as amended on Matters Requiring a Majority Vote, with the limitation that the Student Trustee’s vote shall not apply to HRD1., ISD2., and the Correspondence. Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Waxman, to adopt the Consent Calendar Items as amended on Matters Requiring a Majority Vote. President Scott­Hayes inquired if the Trustees have items that need clarification or separation for the vote. The Trustees discussed the following agenda items: Com. No. BF1. Budget and Finance Routine Report Com. No. BF2. Adjustments to Unrestricted Income/Appropriations Com. No. BSD1. Business Services Routine Report Com. No. BSD2. Ratifications for Business Services and Facilities Planning With respect to Item F. Specially Funded Agreements as it relates to an agreement between WLAC and the County of Los Angeles Probation Department for the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Program and an agreement between WLAC and the United Negro College Fund for the Math Success Program, Trustee Field inquired if these agreements are an expense to the District or is the District earning income for providing courses. Ms. Camille Goulet, General Counsel, responded that these are income agreements, but the income agreements come with obligations. The obligations are being identified as expense items that go with the income agreements. (Trustee Candaele left at 4:50 p.m.)
Minutes – Regular Meeting ­ 8 ­ 3/22/06 11:30 a.m. Com. No. FPD1. Facilities Planning and Development Routine Report With respect to Roman Numeral III. Authorize Amendments to Professional Service Agreements Item C. as it relates to an amendment to an agreement to provide master planning services at the ELAC South Gate Educational Center, Trustee Mercer inquired if this is for the current site or for a potential new site. Mr. Larry Eisenberg, Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Development, responded that the District is exploring the purchase of a new site on Firestone Boulevard. In order to prepare the Environmental Impact Report, there needs to be a college Master Plan for this site. Com. No. FPD2. Approve Awarding of Contract for Ombudsman Services for the Workers’ Compensation Carve­Out Program Com. No. FPD3. Approve Binding of Pollution Liability Insurance Coverage and Authorize Payment of Insurance Premiums Trustee Field expressed her appreciation to Mr. Eisenberg and Mr. Fred Gans of DMJM/JGM for presenting Com. Nos. FPD2. and FPD3. and noted the importance of having this insurance coverage. With respect to Com. No. FPD3., Trustee Mercer inquired if the premium amount of $1.3 million was always anticipated in the budget for the Proposition A and AA Bonds. Mr. Eisenberg responded in the negative. He indicated that the premium amount was increased in order to have coverage for all the campuses. Com. No. HRD1. Personnel Services Routine Actions Com. No. ISD1. Approval of Noncredit Courses Com. No. ISD2. Authorization of Student Travel Trustee Field inquired as to why the Board does not see travel authorizations for athletic teams. Chancellor Young responded that it is unusual for a sports team to travel out of state. He indicated that when athletic teams do participate in invitational tournaments in other states, these items are presented to the Board for approval. Please note the following editorial corrections:
Los Angeles Valley College Thirteen students and two faculty members from Los Angeles Valley College traveled will travel to Kansas City, Kansas Missouri for the period April 8, 2006 to April 16, 2006 inclusive. Background: As stated in Board Rule 9705, Board of Trustees authorization is required for the following types of student travel and/or related expenses: 1. Travel out­of­state for cocurricular activities, as defined by Board Rule 9401. The Board may authorize the use of District funds to pay the costs associated with the travel. 2. Any out­of­state travel when District funds will be expended to pay the costs associated with the travel. Thirteen students from Los Angeles Valley College will compete in the 2006 Phi Rho National Forensics Tournament held in the Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. The sponsor of the tournament is from Northwest College in Wyoming. The National Forensics Tournament affords students from L.A. Valley College the opportunity to compete in various speaking categories with students from around the nation.
Minutes – Regular Meeting ­ 9 ­ 3/22/06 11:30 a.m. FISCAL IMPLICATION: District funds are used for this trip. The estimated cost per student is $861.00, and the estimated total cost of this trip $13,692.45. Com. No. ISD3. Approval of New Courses Accept Recommended Disposition of Correspondence Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Mims) ADOPTED AS CORRECTED: 6 Ayes
Matters Requiring a Super Majority Vote Com. No. FPD4. Ratify an Emergency Resolution for the Replacement of Fume Hoods at West Los Angeles College Mr. Eisenberg noted the following corrections: Com. No. FPD5. Authorize Disposal of Surplus Personal Property from E.A.P Appfel Apffel Company Coffee Manufacturing Plant at Los Angeles Trade­Technical College Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Waxman, to adopt Com. Nos. FPD4. and FPD5. as amended. For the record, Trustee Candaele requested that he be noted as having voted in the affirmative for the action item. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Mims) ADOPTED AS AMENDED: 7 Ayes (Trustee Candaele returned at 5:00 p.m.)
NOTICE REPORTS AND INFORMATIVES Com. No. ISD/A. Notice – Amend Board Rule 8307 Noticed by Chancellor Young.
PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS (Category B) Oral Presentations None. Proposed Actions None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INDICATIONS OF FUTURE PROPOSED ACTIONS Trustee Pearlman announced the following: · She attended the LATTC Black Student Union luncheon that was held yesterday honoring The Honorable Maxine Waters, Member of Congress. · March is “La Francophonie” month to honor French­speaking countries, peoples, and cultures and stated that discussions regarding cultural diversity are being held tomorrow at UCLA as part of the UCLA Canadian Studies program.
Minutes – Regular Meeting ­ 10 ­ 3/22/06 11:30 a.m. · On behalf of the LACCD, she accepted the 2005 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award recognizing outstanding achievement in energy efficiency. The award was presented by the Gas Company. * * * Trustee Mercer announced the birth yesterday of her first grandchild, Joshua Mercer. * * * Trustee Furutani requested that Mr. Robert Garber, President, Pierce College, introduce the staff of the “Pierce Roundup.” Mr. Garber introduced the reporters and their instructor, Ms. Stephanie Stassel. ADJOURNMENT President Scott­Hayes entertained a motion to adjourn in memory of former California Assembly Member Marco Firebaugh who passed away yesterday. Motion by Trustee Mercer, seconded by Trustee Field, to adjourn in memory of The Honorable Marco Firebaugh. APPROVED: 7 Ayes The regular meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. DARROCH F. YOUNG Chancellor and Secretary of the Board of Trustees By: Laurie Green Assistant Secretary to the Board APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Sylvia Scott­Hayes President of the Board Date April 5, 2006
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