LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, May 7, 2008 • 10:00 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 (LACCD) was called to order at 10:00 a.m. with President Sylvia Scott-Hayes presiding. On roll call the following members were present: Kelly G. Candaele, Mona Field, Angela J. Reddock, Miguel Santiago, and Sylvia Scott-Hayes. Absent: Georgia L. Mercer (arrived at 10:10 a.m.) and Nancy Pearlman (arrived at 10:02 a.m.) Student Trustee Eva Jackson was not present (arrived at 2:56 p.m.). Chancellor Marshall E. Drummond was present. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES – CLOSED SESSION AGENDA MATTERS None. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Motion by Trustee Candaele, seconded by Trustee Field, 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). APPROVED: 5 Ayes The regular meeting recessed to Closed Session at 10:01 a.m. (Trustee Pearlman arrived at 10:02 a.m.) (Trustee Mercer arrived at 10:10 a.m.) (Student Trustee Jackson arrived at 2:56 p.m.) RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the LACCD reconvened at 3:35 p.m. with President Sylvia Scott-Hayes presiding. On roll call the following members were present: Kelly G. Candaele, Mona Field, Georgia L. Mercer, Nancy Pearlman, Angela J. Reddock, Miguel Santiago, and Sylvia Scott-Hayes. Student Trustee Eva Jackson was present. Chancellor Marshall E. Drummond was present. FLAG SALUTE Trustee Santiago led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. Minutes – Regular Meeting -1- 5/7/08 10:00 a.m. REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS AT THE RESOURCE TABLE No reports. PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS (CATEGORY A) Oral Presentations Mr. John Breza and Mr. Guillermo Suarez addressed the Board with their concerns regarding the cancellation of the 2008 summer session of the West Los Angeles College (WLAC) Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program. They requested that these classes be reinstated. Mr. Suarez distributed copies of a petition signed by students of the WLAC AMT program. Dr. Mark Rocha, President, WLAC, distributed copies of a document entitled “Current Information on Aviation Technology.” He indicated that the AMT program is not being cancelled, but due to the budget deficit, adjustments need to be made. It has been recommended that the day program be merged into the evening program because the evening classes have had a higher average enrollment. He further stated that WLAC is in the process of developing a new grant proposal that would enable the restoration of classes and other improvements in the AMT program. He will report back to the Board following class scheduling meetings and meetings with the students. There was discussion regarding the importance of the AMT program and the effort to obtain alternate sources of funding in order to improve the program. Ms. Darlerene Williams addressed the Board with her concerns regarding the change in hours of a Physical Education 630 class at Los Angeles City College (LACC) that she has been attending during the Spring 2008 semester. Dr. Jamillah Moore, Interim President, LACC, indicated that Ms. Williams is listed as auditing this class. A letter has been sent to Ms. Williams indicating that she is welcome to enroll in another class. Some of the sections of Physical Education 630 have been cancelled due to low enrollment. She indicated that she would work with Ms. Williams in an effort to resolve this issue. Ms. Gladys Saldaña presented an update regarding the effort to establish California Public Interest Group (CALPIRG) chapters on the campuses. Student Trustee Jackson indicated that she does not support the $2 fee to establish CALPIRG chapters due to the behavior of the CALPIRG advocates. Proposed Actions Com. No. 2/A. California DREAM Act Mr. Jon-Jon Stirrat addressed the Board requesting that they take action to support SB 1301—the DREAM Act—which would increase the District’s transfer rate. He indicated that SB 1301 will be the third attempt to obtain adoption of the California DREAM Act by the state and federal legislative bodies. President Scott-Hayes indicated that the Board is on record as supporting the California DREAM Act. Trustee Field requested that staff provide information regarding the previous two times that the Board adopted a resolution supporting the California DREAM Act. The following individuals addressed the Board requesting that they support the California DREAM Act: Mr. Mario Lopez, Mr. Marvin Pineda, and Ms. Ana Grande. President Scott-Hayes indicated that at the regularly scheduled Board meeting of May 21, 2008, the Board will take official action to adopt a resolution in support of the California DREAM Act. Minutes – Regular Meeting -2- 5/7/08 10:00 a.m. Minutes – Regular Meeting -3- 5/7/08 10:00 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 on Actions Taken in Closed Session – May 7, 2008 President Scott-Hayes indicated that The Ralph M. Brown Act requires that certain matters determined in Closed Session be reported during the public session that follows. With regard to the President of Los Angeles Southwest College, the Board reports that it determined to appoint Jack E. Daniels III. In compliance with The Ralph M. Brown Act, Dr. Daniels’ appointment is subject to final ratification during the Board’s next regular meeting. The Board took no further actions that The Ralph M. Brown Act requires to be reported. Dr. Daniels expressed his appreciation to the Board for giving him the opportunity to serve as the permanent President of Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC). Reports of Standing and Special Committees No reports. Com. No. BT1. Resolution – Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Mercer, to adopt Com. No. BT1. as follows: The following resolution is presented by Trustees Field, Mercer, and Scott-Hayes: WHEREAS, The month of June is a time to acknowledge the history and contributions of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender communities; and WHEREAS, The annual Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Celebration is one of the largest events in the country where Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgenders, and their families and friends come together to celebrate as a community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District hereby proclaims June as "Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month" in the Los Angeles Community College District and encourages the District family and students to recognize and appreciate the achievements and contributions of this diverse community. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Jackson) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes Com. No. BT2. Resolution – National Safety Month Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Mercer, to adopt Com. No. BT2. as follows: The following resolution is presented by Trustees Field and Mercer: WHEREAS, Minutes – Regular Meeting By Presidential proclamation the month of June is National Safety Month, which is observed to recognize the work and mission of the National Safety Council; and -4- 5/7/08 10:00 a.m. WHEREAS, Through the activities of the Los Angeles Community College District, a positive impact can be made on the health and safety of the District’s students, staff, community, and contractor workers during construction activities throughout the District; and WHEREAS, The Propositions A and AA Bond Program has instituted a “Zero Incident/Injury” philosophy in an effort to maximize the health and safety of all individuals, the community, and the environment during construction; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District hereby recognizes June as LACCD Safety Month and encourages appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote appreciation and respect for the advances of the National Safety Council and its mission; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District supports the effort to achieve zero incidents or injuries on the Propositions A and AA Bond Program. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Jackson) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes Com. No. BT3. Resolution – Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Administrative Leadership Program (ALP) 2007-2008 President Scott-Hayes inquired as to whether Com. No. BT3. would be taken up now or at the end of the Board meeting. Mr. Gary Colombo, Vice Chancellor, Institutional Effectiveness, responded that Com. No. BT3. would be postponed until the end of the Board meeting. Com. No. BT4. Resolution – Los Angeles Community College District Student Leadership Awareness Week May 11-17, 2008 Motion by Student Trustee Jackson, seconded by Trustee Scott-Hayes, to adopt Com. No. BT4. as follows: The following resolution is presented by Student Trustee Jackson and Trustee Scott-Hayes: WHEREAS, The California community colleges represent more than 2.6 million community college students and the Los Angeles Community College District currently serves more than 120,000 students; and WHEREAS, Each community college Associated Student Body Organization offers students across the state the opportunity to participate in student governance whereby these student leaders are entrusted to represent the student body on their respective campuses; and WHEREAS, The colleges associated student organizations provide other students an opportunity to not only excel academically but thru their experiences by their diligence and willingness to serve as member of the colleges associated student organizations; and WHEREAS, Every year the Associated Student Body Organization Presidents and their governing bodies have the opportunity to participate in the District Student Leadership Institute where workshops are presented regarding parliamentary procedures, laws governing public notices, and shared governance; and WHEREAS, As part of the presidential responsibility of the Associated Student Body President, they serve as voting members of the Student Affairs Committee Minutes – Regular Meeting -5- 5/7/08 10:00 a.m. chaired by the Student Trustee. In this arena, the student leadership is responsible for providing input regarding consultation matters affecting student life, ensuring that student representatives are assigned to the various District committees, reporting on their respective college activities, as well as rotating the responsibility of sitting at the Resource Table for Board meetings; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District does hereby proclaim May 11–17, 2008 as Student Leadership Awareness Week to ask students, staff, faculty, administration, and the community to commemorate and encourage community college student leaders who have helped make the community college experience an excellent learning environment for all community college students; and be it further RESOLVED, That the theme of the Los Angeles Community College District Student Leadership Awareness Week is “Celebrating and Encouraging Student Leaders.” Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Jackson) APPROVED: 7 Ayes CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS Matters Requiring a Majority Vote President Scott-Hayes 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. and the Correspondence. Motion by Trustee Pearlman, seconded by Trustee Field, to adopt the Consent Calendar Items as amended on Matters Requiring a Majority Vote. The Trustees discussed the following Consent Calendar agenda items: Com. No. BF1. Budget and Finance Routine Report Com. No. BSD1. Business Services Routine Report With respect to Roman Numeral I. Ratify Service Agreement Items A. and B. as they relate to amendments to two agreements with International Advertising Company, Inc., Trustee Mercer inquired as to the history of the District’s recruitment efforts for international students, why only three colleges—East Los Angeles College (ELAC), Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC), and Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC)—utilize the services of this company, and the reason for having two contracts. Ms. Camille Goulet, General Counsel, indicated that the contract in Item A. is for a finder’s fee per student. The contract in Item B. is a support contract for the purpose of maintaining visibility and providing marketing services. Mr. Ernest Moreno, President, ELAC, indicated that he has been working with an individual in this company for a period of time. ELAC has taken a leadership role with respect to the effort to recruit students from Vietnam and other Asian countries. He indicated that ELAC currently has more than 500 international students enrolled and more than 70 of them are from Vietnam. The goal is to increase the number of international students to 600. Dr. Roland Chapdelaine, President, LATTC, indicated that LATTC currently has more than 100 international students and the goal is to expand this number by at least five percent per year for the near future. There are currently ten students from Vietnam who are in the process of reviewing their student visas and it is anticipated that five to eight of these students will actually enroll in the Fall 2008 semester. Minutes – Regular Meeting -6- 5/7/08 10:00 a.m. Com. No. BSD2. Ratifications for Business Services Com. No. FPD1. Facilities Planning and Development Routine Report With respect to Roman Numeral I. Authorize Professional Services Agreements Item D. as it relates to an agreement with PBWS Architects to provide programming and design services for the Art and Culinary Arts Building and the A-Building Restoration and Modernization projects at LATTC, Trustee Mercer requested clarification regarding the funding source for this agreement. Mr. Larry Eisenberg, Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Development, indicated that matching funds are being sought from the state to supplement the funding from Propositions A and AA. If the District does not receive the state funding, these construction projects would need to be scaled back. Com. No. HRD1. Personnel Services Routine Actions Amended as follows: ... II. ELIMINATION OF POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE Withdrawn. Com. No. ISD1. Approval of CCC-520 Request to Convert Non-compliant Degree to Compliant Degree or Certificate of Achievement Com. No. ISD2. Approval of New Courses Com. No. ISD3. Approval of Experimental/Emergency Credit Course as a “99” Accept Recommended Disposition of Correspondence Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Jackson) ADOPTED AS AMENDED: 7 Ayes Matters Requiring a Super Majority Vote Com. No. BF2. Authorization to Encumber Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Mercer, to adopt Com. No. BF2. Trustee Field requested an explanation regarding this action that would authorize the Chancellor or his designee to review and approve encumbrances such as continuing contract orders for summer school purchases. Ms. Jeanette Gordon, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, indicated that this action provides the District with the authority to begin spending money from the next fiscal year’s budget before the tentative budget is adopted. She stated that this matter is acted upon on an annual basis. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Jackson) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes Minutes – Regular Meeting -7- 5/7/08 10:00 a.m. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CHANCELLOR None. NOTICE REPORTS AND INFORMATIVES Com. No. BF/A. Informative – 2007-2008 Third Quarter Financial Status Report Com. No. HRD/A. Collective Bargaining Notice – District’s Initial Proposal to the Exclusive Representatives of the Service Employees International Union, Local 721 Com. No. HRD/B. Collective Bargaining Informative – Initial Proposal of the Service Employees International Union, Local 721 to the Los Angeles Community College District Regarding Negotiations of the 2008-2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS (Category B) Oral Presentations None. Proposed Actions None. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INDICATIONS OF FUTURE PROPOSED ACTIONS Mr. David Beaulieu, President, District Academic Senate, announced that two of the new courses that were adopted earlier in today’s meeting—Fundamentals of Solar Electricity and Introduction to Alternative Fuels and Hybrid Vehicle Technology—are “green” courses. REPORTS FROM THE CHANCELLOR AND COLLEGE PRESIDENTS Dr. Tyree Wieder, President, Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC), reported that Ms. Dolores Huerta, Founder, Dolores Huerta Labor Institute, attended an event at LAVC that was presented by the Puente Club, MEChA, and CALPIRG. The Puente and MEChA students donated funds for two scholarships in Ms. Huerta’s name. One of these was awarded in honor of Ms. Donna Olvera, Puente Counselor, LAVC, and the other to honor the memory of the father of one of the Puente students. Addendum – Presentation on Los Angeles Valley College Phi Rho Pi National Public Speaking Championship Team Dr. Wieder introduced Mr. Duane Smith and Mr. Josh Miller, Instructors, LAVC Speech Department. Mr. Miller announced that at the 2008 Phi Rho Pi Community College National Speech and Debate Championship, the LAVC Speech Team was presented with the award as the number one team in the country. He introduced Mr. Marcus Hill, LAVC student, and announced that Mr. Hill won awards as the best speaker in the state and the best speaker in the country. Mr. Smith requested that the students on the LAVC Speech Team introduce themselves and discuss the competitions in which they participated and the medals they won. Trustee Field requested that the students also discuss their future academic and professional plans. The following students on the LAVC Speech Team addressed the Board: Mr. Marcus Hill, Ms. Ashley Bashioum, Ms. Pariya Beheshti, Mr. Arthur Valenzuela, and Mr. Eric Patten. Minutes – Regular Meeting -8- 5/7/08 10:00 a.m. Presentation on the Puente Program at Los Angeles Community College District Dr. Raul Cardoza, Dean, Enrollment Management, LATTC, introduced Ms. Josefina Canchola, Regional Project Coordinator, Puente Southern California Regional Center. Ms. Canchola gave a PowerPoint presentation and discussed the Puente Project with respect to its mission; the number of students it serves; the three components of the Puente model—counseling, writing, and mentoring; additional benefits for community colleges and their students; the Puente Staff Training Program; the transfer rate of Puente students to four-year colleges as compared to the transfer rate of all community college students statewide; University of California and California State University graduation rates for Puente students as compared to all California community college students; and the increase of the Puente financial commitment over the next four years. Ms. Carol Lem, Puente Instructor, ELAC; Ms. Donna Olvera, Counselor, LAVC; Ms. Ashraf Hosseini, Puente Counselor, LATTC; and Ms. Sarai Resendez and Mr. Melvin Jones, Puente Program students, spoke in praise of the Puente Project. Com. No. BT3. Resolution – Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Administrative Leadership Program (ALP) 2007-2008 Mr. Gary Colombo, Vice Chancellor, Institutional Effectiveness, acknowledged the following “Alpmeisters”: Dr. Adriana Barrera, Deputy Chancellor Dr. Kathleen Burke-Kelly, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Los Angeles City College (LACC) Dr. Raul Cardoza, Dean, Enrollment Management, LATTC Dr. Sue Carleo, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Management Mr. John A. Clerx, Vice Chancellor for Educational Support Services Ms. Deborah Harrington, Dean of Student Success Dr. Richard A. Moyer, Vice President of Academic Affairs, ELAC Dr. Laurie Nalepa, Dean of Academic Affairs, LAVC Mr. Gerald Napoles, Intern, The University of Texas (Austin) Mr. Calvin Madlock, District Office “Alpineer” gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the “goGREENLACCD” website. He introduced the following District Office “Alpineers”: Ms. Mary Dolan, Ms. Laurelyn K. Johnson, Ms. Lisa Lewenberg, Ms. Rose Rocha, and Mr. Jim Watson. Ms. Kathy Walton, Ms. Cari Hildebrandt, Miss Celena Alcala, and Ms. Sonali Perera, West Los Angeles College (WLAC) “Alpineers,” gave a presentation regarding the WLAC Process Project for Student Retention and Success. They distributed copies of a report regarding this project. (Trustee Mercer left at 5:40 p.m.) Dr. Carol Kozeracki, Pierce College “Alpineer” introduced the following Pierce College “Alpineers”: Ms. Kathleen Boddicker, Mr. Paul Nieman, and Mr. Marco De La Garza. Dr. Kozeracki gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Pierce College “Way Finding Project – Physical Orientation as a Retention Strategy.” The purpose of this project is to make it easier for students to navigate the Pierce College campus and enable them to locate the resources they will need to stay in school and accomplish their educational goals. Mr. Colombo presented a certificate of participation and a pin to each of the following “Alpineers”: LACC – Mrs. Kalynda Webber McLean, Mr. Randy Anderson, Ms. Mickey J. Hong, Mr. Earic B. Peters, and Ms. Lisa O. Fitch District Office – Ms. Mary Dolan, Ms. Laurelyn K. Johnson, Ms. Lisa Lewenberg, Mr. Calvin B. Madlock, Ms. Rose Rocha, and Mr. Jim Watson Minutes – Regular Meeting -9- 5/7/08 10:00 a.m. ELAC – Ms. Barbara Dunsheath, Ms. Angelica Toledo, Dr. Kirk N. Olsen, Mr. Adrian M. Banuelos, Dr. Kaneesha Miller, and Ms. Danelle J. Fallert LAHC – Dr. Kristi V. Blackburn, Mr. Nestor G. Tan, Mr. Hovsep Kotelyan, and Mr. Rolando R. Cuevas LAMC – Ms. Susan Rhi-Kleinert, Ms. Young-Ji Lee, Ms. Guadalupe Jara, and Ms. Frances H. Nguyen Pierce College – Dr. Carol A. Kozeracki, Mr. Marco J. De La Garza, Mr. Paul M. Nieman, and Ms. Kathleen L. Boddicker LASC – Ms. Blanca E. Barajas, Ms. Rose H. Calderon, Dr. Daniel Walden, and Ms. Tangelia M. Alfred LATTC – Dr. Rita L. Weingourt, Dr. Rhea Chung, Mr. Eric L. Chavez, Mr. David R. Esparza, and Mr. Elton Robinson LAVC – Mr. Raul Castillo, Mr. Jorge Mata, Mrs. Roana Thornock-Tannahill, Ms. Joanne S. Waddell, and Ms. Barbara Ralston WLAC – Ms. Sonali B. Perera, Ms. Kathy S. Walton, Miss Celena Alcala, and Ms. Cari Hildebrandt The Board members expressed her appreciation to all of the “Alpineers” for their commitment towards leadership by participating in the LACCD ALP. Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Mercer, to adopt Com. No. BT3. as follows: The following resolution is presented by Trustees Field, Mercer, and Scott-Hayes: WHEREAS, Community colleges across the state of California currently face a leadership crises that is unprecedented in system history, with more than thirty Chief Executive Officer positions having been vacated in 2007-2008 alone; and WHEREAS, The Los Angeles Community College District itself will experience a growing number of key administrative vacancies over the next five years as the baby-boom generation approaches retirement; and WHEREAS, Future college administrators must develop the vision required to guide their institutions successfully through the challenges they will confront as the result of the economic, social, and cultural developments associated with globalization; and WHEREAS, The District Strategic Plan, 2006-2011 calls for the creation of an Administrative Leadership Initiative in order to prepare a new generation of administrative “agents of change” for future executive leadership roles; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District hereby recognizes and commends the following members of the LACCD community for participating in the pilot year of the LACCD Administrative Leadership Program (ALP): Mrs. Kalynda Webber McLean, Los Angeles City College Mr. Randy Anderson, Los Angeles City College Ms. Mickey J. Hong, Los Angeles City College Mr. Earic B. Peters, Los Angeles City College Ms. Lisa O. Fitch, Los Angeles City College Ms. Mary Dolan, District Office Ms. Laurelyn K. Johnson, District Office Ms. Lisa Lewenberg, District Office Mr. Calvin B. Madlock, District Office Ms. Rose Rocha, District Office Mr. Jim Watson, District Office Ms. Barbara Dunsheath, East Los Angeles College Ms. Angelica Toledo, East Los Angeles College Dr. Kirk N. Olsen, East Los Angeles College Mr. Adrian M. Banuelos, East Los Angeles College Dr. Kaneesha Miller, East Los Angeles College Ms. Danelle J. Fallert, East Los Angeles College Dr. Kristi V. Blackburn, Los Angeles Harbor College Mr. Nestor G. Tan, Los Angeles Harbor College Mr. Hovsep Kotelyan, Los Angeles Harbor College Minutes – Regular Meeting - 10 - 5/7/08 10:00 a.m. Mr. Rolando R. Cuevas, Los Angeles Mission College Mrs. Susan Rhi-Kleinert, Los Angeles Mission College Ms. Young-Ji Lee, Los Angeles Mission College Ms. Guadalupe Jara, Los Angeles Mission College Ms. Frances H. Nguyen, Los Angeles Mission College Dr. Carol A. Kozeracki, Los Angeles Pierce College Mr. Marco J. De La Garza, Los Angeles Pierce College Mr. Paul M. Nieman, Los Angeles Pierce College Ms. Kathleen L. Boddicker, Los Angeles Pierce College Ms. Blanca E. Barajas, Los Angeles Southwest College Ms. Rose H. Calderon, Los Angeles Southwest College Dr. Daniel Walden, Los Angeles Southwest College Ms. Tangelia M. Alfred, Los Angeles Southwest College Dr. Rita L. Weingourt, Los Angeles Trade Technical College Dr. Rhea Chung, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Mr. Eric L. Chavez, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Mr. David R. Esparza, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Mr. Elton Robinson, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Mr. Raul Castillo, Los Angeles Valley College Mr. Jorge Mata, Los Angeles Valley College Mrs. Roana Thornock-Tannahill, Los Angeles Valley College Ms. Joanne S. Waddell, Los Angeles Valley College Ms. Barbara Ralston, Los Angeles Valley College Ms. Sonali B. Perera, West Los Angeles College Ms. Kathy S. Walton, West Los Angeles College Miss Celena Alcala, West Los Angeles College Ms. Cari Hildebrandt, West Los Angeles College And be it further RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District hereby congratulates these individuals on the contributions that they have already made to the District and to their colleges through the ALP team projects which they designed and carried out during the past academic year; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District hereby recognizes and expresses its gratitude to the following college and District administrators who worked to design and implement the LACCD Administrative Leadership Program during 2007-2008: Dr. Adriana Barrera, LACCD Deputy Chancellor Dr. Kathleen Burke-Kelly, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Los Angeles City College Dr. Raul J. Cardoza, Dean of Student Services, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Dr. Sue Carleo, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Management Mr. John A. Clerx, Vice Chancellor for Educational Support Services Mr. Gary Colombo, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness Ms. Deborah Harrington, Dean of Student Success Dr. Richard A. Moyer, Vice President of Academic Affairs, East Los Angeles College Dr. Laurie Nalepa, Dean of Academic Affairs, Los Angeles Valley College Mr. Gerald Napoles, Intern, The University of Texas (Austin) Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Jackson) APPROVED: 6 Ayes ADJOURNMENT Motion by Trustee Pearlman, seconded by Trustee Field, to adjourn. Minutes – Regular Meeting - 11 - 5/7/08 10:00 a.m. Without objection, so ordered. APPROVED: 6 Ayes The regular meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. MARSHALL E. DRUMMOND Chancellor and Secretary of the Board of Trustees By: Laurie Green Assistant Secretary to the Board APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Date U July 9, 2008 Minutes – Regular Meeting - 12 - 5/7/08 10:00 a.m.