REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
College Council
2:30 p.m. – Board Room – Monday April 29, 2013
AGENDA
1. Minutes Dated 3/28/2013 (Page 3)
NEW BUSINESS
1. BP and AP 2510 Participation in Local Decision Making (Page 6)
 Review policy and procedure changes
2. AP 2511 College Council and Exhibit No. 2511 College Council Operating
Procedures (Page 11)
 Review procedure sunset recommendation and changes to exhibit
3. AP 2512 Financial Advisory Committee (Page 15)
 Review sunset recommendation
4. BP and AP 2410 Board Policies and Administrative Procedures (Page 16)
 Review policy and procedure changes
5. BP and AP 5030 Fees (Page 19)
 Review policy and procedure changes
6. BP 3420 Equal Employment Opportunity (Page 27)
 Review draft procedure
7. BP and AP 7100 Commitment to Diversity (Page 28)
 Review draft policy and procedure
OLD BUSINESS:
1. BP and AP 6150 Designation of Authorized Signatures (Page 30)
 Review constituent feedback
2. BP and AP 6320 Investments (Page 32)
 Review constituent feedback
3. BP and AP 3560 Alcoholic Beverages (Page 34)
 Review proposed policy and procedure changes (has not yet been sent
out for constituent review)
Policy and Procedure Tracking
Number
Title
BP 7130 Compensation
BP 7140 Collective Bargaining
BP 7350
BP 7111
BP 7113
BP 2361
AP 4102
AP 2512
AP 3435
BP/AP
3430
AP3410
AP 2715
Status
Council requested language clarification
Council requested clarification from Legal
regarding intent of the policy
Resignation of Employees
Human Resources seeking consideration
and input from CRFO
Job Description
Postponed to bring back as a packet
Definition of Accredited Institution Human Resources reviewing comparable
policies at other colleges.
District Publications and Releases Postponed. Council requests more
information.
Occupational/Vocational
Postponed. Requires additional language
Technical Programs
Budget Planning Committee
Subcommittee to bring back as part of
packet
Discrimination and Harassment
Ahn to forward to College Council draft
Investigations
following Chancellor's office guidelines
Prohibition of Harassment
Will be reconsidered by Council when AP
3435 is presented
Nondiscrimination
Council request review of best practices
Board Protocols for Effective
Procedure for adoption of Board Procedures
Trusteeship
needs to be established
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College Council Minutes
March 28, 2013
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Minutes of the College Council Meeting
7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, CA, Board Room
Thursday, March 28, 2013
MEMBERS
PRESENT
Bob Brown, Mike Richards, John Johnston, Michelle Blecher (phone),
Kavy Vang (phone), Steve Sandeen, Kathy Smith, Lee Lindsey, Keith
Snow-Flamer, Ahn Fielding, Cheryl Tucker
MEMBERS ABSENT
Jose Ramirez, Richard Ries, Mark Renner, Utpal Goswami, Melissa Ruiz
CALL TO ORDER
Kathy Smith called the meeting to order at 2:08 p.m.
MINUTES DATED
2/28/2013
A motion was made by Bob Brown and seconded by Mike Richards to
approve the minutes as presented. A vote was taken and council
unanimously approved the minutes as presented.
NEW BUSINESS
BP AND AP 6150
DESIGNATION OF
AUTHORIZED
SIGNATURES
AP 6150 contains changes to administrative titles. Council reviewed that
Chief Business Officer and Chief Student Services Officer were the
preferred titles as opposed to Vice President of Business Services and
Vice President of Student Services.
Council member suggested that language be added that clarifies the
procedure for using a Cal Card.
Motion made by Steve Sandeen and Seconded by Keith Snow-Flamer to
send BP and AP 6150 Designation of Authorized Signatures out for a 30
day constituent review contingent upon the aforementioned changes as
well as the addition of language clarifying the procedure for using a Cal
Card.
ACTION A vote was taken and council voted unanimously to send BP and AP
6150 Designation of Authorized Signatures out for a 30 day constituent
review contingent upon the aforementioned changes as well as the
addition of language clarifying the procedure for using a Cal Card.
BP AND AP 6320
INVESTMENTS
Council reviewed the revisions to the policy and procedure.
Motion made by Bob Brown and seconded by Steve Sandeen to send BP
and AP 6510 Designation of Authorized Signatures out for a 30 day
constituent review.
ACTION A vote was taken and council voted unanimously to send BP and AP
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Minutes-College Council
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6320 Investments out for a 30 day constituent review.
AP 2411 INTERIM
ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURES
Council reviewed current procedure.
AP 4021 PROGRAM
REVITALIZATION,
SUSPENSION,
AND/OR
DISCONTINUATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURE
President Kathy Smith explained that this policy is a revised draft of the
current AP 4021 Program Revitalization, Suspension, and/or
Discontinuation Administrative Procedure and that the revision of this
procedure is a high priority. President Smith then reviewed the steps
within the procedure and asked the council members to review the
procedure more closely after the meeting and send their feedback to her
by the following Friday. This procedure isn’t ready to go out for review
yet; President Smith just wanted some initial feedback from council
members so the procedure could be revised before coming back to
College Council officially.
Discussion ensued regarding student involvement in the process. Council
member suggested that this may not be the appropriate venue for
student involvement since it can influence faculty positions.
OLD BUSINESS
POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
RELATED TO
CONTRACTS
BP AND AP 6340
CONTRACTS
Council reviewed policy and procedure, there were no comments.
AP 6345 BIDS AND
CONTRACTS UPCAA
Council reviewed procedure, there were no comments.
AP 6360 CONTRACTS
– ELECTRONIC
SYSTEMS AND
MATERIALS
Council reviewed procedure, there were no comments.
AP 6365
ACCESSIBILITY OF
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Council reviewed procedure, there were no comments.
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Minutes-College Council
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AP 6370 CONTRACTS
– PERSONAL
SERVICE
Council reviewed procedure. Discussion ensued regarding articulation
workshops and whether or not they were covered under this procedure.
Motion made by Mike Richards and seconded by John Johnston to send
BP and AP 6340 Contracts, AP 6345 Bids and Contracts UPCAA, AP
6350 Contracts – Construction, AP 6360 Contracts – Electronic Systems
and Materials, AP 6365 Accessibility of Information Technology, and AP
6370 Contracts – Personal Service to the Board for first read.
ACTION A vote was taken and Council voted unanimously to send BP and AP
6340 Contracts, AP 6345 Bids and Contracts UPCAA, AP 6350
Contracts – Construction, AP 6360 Contracts – Electronic Systems and
Materials, AP 6365 Accessibility of Information Technology, and AP 6370
Contracts – Personal Service to the Board for a first reading.
BP 2520
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE ACADEMIC
SENATE
Council reviewed BP 2520 Responsibilities of the Academic Senate –
there were no comments from constituent groups.
Motion made by Mike Richards and Seconded by Cheryl Tucker to send
BP 2520 Responsibilities of the Academic Senate to the Board for a first
reading.
ACTION A vote was taken and council voted unanimously to send BP 2520
Responsibilities of the Academic Senate to the Board for a first reading.
ADJOURN
President Kathy Smith adjourned the meeting at 3:08 pm
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Board of Trustees Policy
BP 2510
PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL DECISION
MAKING
The Board is the ultimate decision-maker in those areas assigned to it by state and federal laws
and regulations. In executing that responsibility, the Board is committed to its obligation to
ensure that appropriate members of the District participate in developing recommended policies
for board action and administrative procedures for the President/Superintendent’s action under
which the District is governed and administered.
The Board charges the President/Superintendent with the responsibility for governance of
the institution; in turn, the President/Superintendent creates a structure and a systematic
process for decision making which allow for the effective participation of faculty, staff,
and students.
The college participatory governance structure is charged with making recommendations
on issues affecting the institution through committees to the President/Superintendent, or
in specified areas, to the Academic Senate.
Each of the following shall participate as required by law in the decision-making processes of the
district:
Academic Senate (Title 5, Sections 53200-53206.), Education Code Section 70902 (7), (14).
The Board or its designees will consult collegially with the Academic Senate, as duly constituted
with respect to academic and professional matters, as defined by law. Procedures to implement
this section are developed collegially with the Academic Senate.
Staff (Title 5, Section 51023.5.) , Education Code Section 70902 (7), (14).
Staff shall be provided with opportunities to participate in the formulation and development of
district policies and procedures that have a significant effect on staff. The opinions and
recommendations of the College Council, Administrative Team, and Combined Cabinet will be
given every reasonable consideration.
Students (Title 5, Section 51023.7.), Education Code Section 70902 (7), (14).
The Associated Students shall be given an opportunity to participate effectively in the
formulation and development of district policies and procedures that have a significant effect on
students, as defined by law. The recommendations and positions of the Associated Students will
be given every reasonable consideration. The selection of student representatives to serve on
district committees or task forces shall be made after consultation with the Associated Students.
Except for unforeseeable emergency situations, the Board shall not take any action on matters
subject to this policy until the appropriate constituent group or groups have been provided the
opportunity to participate.
Nothing in this policy will be construed to interfere with the formation or administration of
employee organizations or with the exercise of rights guaranteed under the Educational
Employment Relations Act, Government Code Sections 3540, et seq.
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See Administrative Procedure AP 2510.
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Reference: Education Code Section 70902(b)(7) (14); Title 5, Sections 53200 et seq.,
(Academic
Senate), 51023.5 (staff), 51023.7 (students); Accreditation Standard IV.A
Adopted by Board of Trustees: 9/11/05
Amended: 10/2/2012
Former Bylaw #002: “Authority and Powers,” Adopted by Board of Trustees: 8/15/77
Amended: 1/11/93
Former Policy #202: “Governance and Decision Making,” Adopted by Board of Trustees: 8/15/77
Amended: 6/6/94, 11/7/94
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Administrative Procedure
AP 2510
PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL DECISION MAKING
The following principles will guide the implementation of the college governance structure and
its decision making process:
1. The Board of Trustees has final responsibility and authority for college policies and
procedures, and any individual may address the Board regarding them.
2. The Board charges the President/Superintendent with the responsibility for governance of the
institution; in turn, the President/Superintendent creates a structure and a systematic process for
decision making which allow for the effective participation of faculty, staff, and students.
3. The college governance structure is charged with making recommendations through
committees to the President/Superintendent, or in specified areas, to the Academic Senate, on
issues affecting the institution.
4. The College recognizes the Academic Senate's primary responsibility in making
recommendations in specified areas related to academic and professional matters. An Academic
Senate Co President faculty advisory seat on the Board of Trustees shall be established and be
present at all Board of Trustees meetings. The President of the Academic Senate shall fill said
position.
5. The College recognizes the role of collective bargaining, of the Classified Staff and of the
Associated Student Body in certain aspects of policy development and implementation.
6. The knowledge and experience of committee members and the interrelationship of all
committees gives the governance structure pre-eminence in the decision making process.
7. Broad participation from all segments of the college is encouraged and expected in the
governance structure.
8. Each committee should annually review and evaluate the continuing need for its operation and
make recommendations for any necessary changes in the governance structure.
9. Each constituency represented on a committee appoints its own representatives, taking into
account not only the needs of the constituency but also the broader needs of the institution.
10. The responsibility of participants in decision making recommendations includes articulating
the concerns of their constituents and, in turn, reporting to them on the progress of issues.
11. The college community as a whole should understand the participatory governance process
and how to participate in it through constituency representation.
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12. Governance is facilitated by extensive communication, timely and appropriate notice of
meetings, public deliberation, full campus participation, and published records.
Reference: Education Code Section 70902(b)(7); Title 5, Sections 53200 et seq; 51023.5;
51023.7; Accreditation Standard IV.A.2, IV.A.5
Approved: 9/11/05
Former Administrative Regulation #202.02: “Principles of Governance,” Approved 6/6/94
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Administrative Procedure
AP 2511
COLLEGE COUNCIL
The Scope of the College Council Committee:
The Redwoods Community College District is committed to the creation of participatory
governance structures which are efficient, effective, and which allow for broad participation in
the decision-making process. The District seeks to build understanding and trust among various
groups in the College through open collaboration and shared responsibility. The College Council
is the apex district-wide constituent based collegial consultation body that includes
representatives from all of the District’s constituent groups. College Council helps ensure that
policies and procedures are developed and revised following the collegial consultation process
and all relevant constituent input is given due consideration.
College Council receives drafts of policy and procedure from the appropriate constituents,
reviews and suggests revisions when appropriate, and either sends these documents back to the
constituent group that wrote it for any necessary revision or can, if deemed appropriate, create an
ad hoc committee (or a subcommittee) for revisions to drafts or resolution of competing drafts.
College Council shall seek all constituents’ input on the proposed board policy (BP) and/or
administrative procedure (AP) before making a final recommendation by majority vote. Final
recommendations by the College Council are sent to the President/Superintendent.
The President/Superintendent is responsible for taking revisions and new policies and procedures
to the Board of Trustees for approval (BPs) or for informational purposes (APs).
Members convey information from the Council to their constituent groups and from their groups
to the Council. Members represent their constituents’ views to the College President who serves
as Council Chair. The Council serves to advise the College President before implementation of
the recommendations.
The College Council may develop and adopt operating procedures to ensure efficient, effective
and timely decision-making. Though they are not part of AP 2511, the current operating
procedures of the College Council will be attached to AP 2511 so that the information is readily
available to all.
College Council Membership:
Constituent Representation on the College Council is as follows:
Academic Senate (2)
College of the Redwoods Faculty Organization (CRFO) (1)
California Schools Employee Association (CSEA) (2)
Associated Students of College of the Redwoods (ASCR) (2)
Del Norte (1)
Mendocino (1)
President/Superintendent (1)
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Vice President of Administrative Services (1)
Vice President of Instruction (1)
Vice President of Student Development (1)
Director of Human Resources (1)
Managers’ Council (1)
Klamath Trinity Instructional Site (Non-Voting)
See BP 2510
Approved: 09/11/2005, Revised: 11/01/2011
Former Administrative Regulation #202.01: “Policy Development Committee,”
Adopted by Board of Trustees: 10/75,
Amended: 8/77, 4/81, 9/85, 7/86, 11/89
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Exhibit No. AP 2511.A
COLLEGE COUNCIL OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. College Council will meet semi-monthly regularly during the fall and spring semesters. One
meeting per month shall be dedicated to policy and procedure revision and one meeting per
month shall be dedicated to general business and communication.
2. College Council will conduct business only when there is a quorum of 50 percent +1 of
its voting membership.
3. College Council will utilize Robert’s Rules in its meetings.
4. College Council requires that documents be distributed to College Council members at least
one week prior to the College Council meeting in which those documents will be discussed.
5. When an item moves from discussion to action, a roll call vote must be afforded the
membership, so the voting can be recorded.
6. College Council can accept proposed policy or procedure revisions from constituent groups.
If the group has no purview over the issue, College Council may direct a different and more
appropriate constituency to draft the policy or procedure.
7. College Council may also appoint an ad hoc committee to draft policy or procedure when
appropriate.
8. When a policy or procedure draft comes before College Council, the membership may
suggest revisions, based upon the draft itself, the League for California Community Colleges
templates (available upon their website), state law, education code, or any other relevant
statutes. Also, College Council strongly encourages constituents to use a “best practices”
approach by looking at what other Community Colleges are doing statewide. If major
revisions are suggested, College Council will may send the policy or procedure back to the
constituent group that wrote the document for further revision.
9. Once College Council is satisfied with a policy or procedure draft, the document will be sent
out to all constituents for 90 days for comment. College Council may extend or shorten will
determine the length of the review period after considering the complexity and impact of
the proposed revision.
10. After all constituent groups have provided feedback College Council may make further
revisions to the document. If revisions are substantive council may choose to send the
policy out for a second constituent review, or it may vote to recommend the policy or
procedure and move it to the President/Superintendent for approval.
11. Once the policy or procedure has been recommended for approval, it moves on to the
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President/Superintendent, who then brings it to the Board of Trustees for approval (BPs)
or informational purposes (APs).
Approved: 11/01/2011
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Administrative Procedure
AP 2512
FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) is a forum for the sharing of financial information and
an opportunity for representatives of campus constituencies to make recommendations to the
Vice President, Chief Business Officer, about budget development and other financial issues
likely to have significant financial impact on the District.
Important budget policy discussions are normally held with the Board three times a year:
preliminary budget discussions begin in February, the Tentative Budget is discussed and adopted
in May and June, and the Final Budget is discussed and adopted in August and September. A
Budget Calendar will be developed that will provide guidance to committee members regarding
timelines for meaningful input.
1. FAC members shall communicate with their constituencies prior to the time the
committee makes recommendations to the Vice President.
2. The recommendation will be by a majority vote of the committee and will be
advisory to the Vice President.
3. Committee members are to communicate FAC recommendations back to their
constituents so that those groups will be informed and able to provide input to the
College Council and the Board.
Adopted by Board of Trustees: 9/11/05
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Board of Trustees Policy
BP 2410
BOARD POLICIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
The Board may adopt such policies as are authorized by law or determined by the Board to be
necessary for the efficient operation of the District. Board policies are intended to be statements
of intent by the Board on a specific issue within its subject matter jurisdiction.
The policies have been written to be consistent with provisions of law, but do not encompass all
laws relating to district activities. All district employees are expected to know of and observe all
provisions of law pertinent to their job responsibilities.
Policies of the Board may be adopted, revised, added to or amended at any regular board meeting
by a majority vote. Proposed changes or additions shall be distributed through College Council
so that all represented groups are given the opportunity to provide input.
Administrative procedures related to Board authority and governance (sections 1000 and
2000) are to be issued by the Board of Trustees as statements of method to be used with
implementing Board Policy. Such administrative procedures shall be consistent with the
intent of Board Policy. Administrative procedures related to Board authority and
governance may be revised as deemed necessary by the Board.
Other administrative procedures are to be issued by the President/Superintendent as statements
of method to be used in implementing Board Policy. Such administrative procedures shall be
consistent with the intent of Board Policy. Administrative procedures may be revised as deemed
necessary by the President/Superintendent and shall be presented to the Board as information.
The Board reserves the right to direct revisions of the administrative procedures should they, in
the Board’s judgment, be inconsistent with the Board’s own policies.
Copies of all policies and administrative procedures shall be readily available to District
employees through the President/Superintendent’s Office or the District web site.
See Administrative Procedure AP 2410.
Reference: Education Code Section 70902; Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.b & e
Adopted by Board of Trustees: 9/11/05
Amended: 10/2/2012
Former Bylaw #003: “Functions,”
Adopted by Board of Trustees: 8/15/77
Amended: 11/18/85, 10/2/89, 1/11/93, 3/7/94, 12/2/96, 12/7/99
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Administrative Procedure
AP 2410
BOARD POLICIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
All policies and administrative procedures are available to employees and the public through the
President’s Office and the District web site.
The Board shall consider the development and revision of be responsible for all policies and
procedures related to board authority and governance (sections 1000 and 2000). The review
and revision process for sections 1000 and 2000 may include the following steps:
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The President’s office will conduct initial research and prepare a policy/procedure
review packet as necessary.
An ad-hoc committee of the Board along with the President/Superintendent, will
draft revisions to the policy/procedure.
When necessary, the President/Superintendent will seek legal counsel and/or consult
with Cabinet.
As determined by the Board ad-hoc committee, the policy/procedure draft may be
distributed to Board members for feedback.
Feedback will be compiled by President’s Office staff and distributed to the
appropriate Board ad-hoc committee for review and revision.
The revised draft of the policy/procedure will be sent to College Council for review
and distribution to constituent groups.
After constituent review period, the policy/procedure will return to College Council
where constituent feedback will be heard and forwarded to the appropriate ad-hoc
committee of the Board.
The Board ad-hoc committee will review feedback and revise the policy/procedure
as deemed necessary.
The policy/procedure will then be sent to the Board for first read.
At a subsequent Board meeting, the Board will conduct a second reading and vote.
If approved, the policy/procedure is then posted on the web and filed in the office of
the President/Superintendent.
Changes to other policies and administrative procedures (sections 3000-7000) may be
recommended by the Academic Senate, Sr. Staff, classified staff, administration, The Policy
and Procedure Review Subcommittee, or Associated Students of College of the Redwoods.
These policies and administrative procedures involving the operation of the college shall be
normally presented to College Council so that all represented groups are allowed to provide
input. The review and revision process for sections 3000-7000 may include the following
steps:
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The President’s office will conduct initial research and ensure that the Community
College League of California (CCLC) drafts were considered, if available.
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When necessary, the President/Superintendent may seek legal counsel and/or
consult with Cabinet.
The revised copy of the policy or procedure will be sent to College Council for
review and distribution to constituent groups. Council may choose to send the policy
or procedure back to the author for revisions before it is sent out for constituent
review.
After the constituent review period has ended, the policy will return to College
Council where constituent feedback will be heard.
If there are substantive changes, the policy or procedure may be sent out for a
second constituent review.
If there are no substantive changes, the policy will be sent to the Board for a first
read as written.
At a subsequent Board meeting, the Board will conduct a second reading of the
policy and vote. If approved, the policy/procedure is then posted on the web and
filed in the office of the President/Superintendent.
In accordance with District policies, College Council is composed of representatives of students,
faculty, classified employees, and administration. Other employees with expertise in specific
areas governed by a District policy may be consulted during the revision process.
Interim Administrative Procedures:
The President/Superintendent may modify or adopt administrative procedure on an
interim basis for compelling legal, fiscal, or operational reasons without College Council
approval. Interim administrative procedures will be identified in Board policies and
administrative procedures as such (e.g. Interim Administrative Procedure on Utility
Trenching).
The President/Superintendent will notify the membership of College Council when an
interim administrative procedure is adopted and will distribute the interim administrative
procedure for constituent review. Within six months College Council will ratify, revise, or
reject the interim administrative procedure.
Reference: Education Code Section 70902; Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.b & e
Former Administrative Procedure 2411 Interim Administrative Procedures
Approved: September 11th, 2005
Revised: xx/xx/xx
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Board of Trustees Policy
BP 5030
FEES
The Board authorizes the following fees. The President/Superintendent or his or her designee
shall establish procedures for the collection, deposit, exemption, waiver, refund, and accounting
for fees as required by law. The procedures shall also assure those who are exempt from or for
whom the fee is waived are properly notified of applicable exemptions and/or waivers. Fee
amounts shall be published in the college catalogs.
Enrollment Fee (Education Code Section 76300): Each student shall be charged a fee for
enrolling in credit courses unless exempted from the enrollment fee in accordance with state law.
The Board authorizes the President/Superintendent to develop a process allowing for the deferral
of full payment of enrollment fees pursuant to state regulation so long as full payment of
enrollment fees is made by not later than the end of the term for which deferral is granted.
Auditing Fee (Education Code Section 76370): Each student shall be charged a Board
approved auditing fee. Students enrolled in classes to receive credit for ten or more semester
units shall not be charged this fee to audit three or fewer units per semester.
Health Fee (Education Code Section 76355): The President/Superintendent shall present to the
board for approval, periodically as required, a fee to be charged to each student for student health
services. Students who depend exclusively upon prayer for healing in accordance with the
teachings of a bona fide religious sect, denomination, or organization and students who are
attending under an approved apprenticeship training program are exempt from the payment of
any health services fee.
Parking Fee (Education Code Section 76360): The District shall charge a fee to students who
use District parking services. The fee shall be equal to the maximum amount allowable under
state law. Low income students shall pay the allowable reduced amount. The
President/Superintendent shall establish administrative procedures establishing allowable rates,
including a reduced parking fee for students to encourage ridesharing and carpooling. Persons
who are not students or employees may also be charged a fee for using parking services. The
President/Superintendent shall establish administrative procedures that establish a reasonable
daily rate for such parking.
Instructional Materials Fee (Education Code Section 76365; Title 5, Sections 59400, et
seq.): Students may be required to pay a fee as allowed by law for instructional and other
materials for a credit or non-credit course, provided such materials are of continuing value to the
student outside the classroom and provided that such materials are not solely or exclusively
available from the District. The Board authorizes charging instructional and other material fees
in accordance with applicable legal requirements for such fees. The President/Superintendent or
his/her designee shall ensure that instructional materials fees are reviewed at appropriate
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intervals and shall maintain a complete listing of instructional materials and instructional
materials fees.
Non-District Physical Education Facilities Fee (Education Code Section 76395): Where the
District incurs additional expenses because a physical education course is required to use nonDistrict facilities, students enrolled in the course shall be charged a fee for participating in the
course. Such fee shall not exceed the student’s calculated share of the additional expenses
incurred by the District.
Transcript Fee (Education Code Section 76223): The District shall charge a reasonable
amount for furnishing copies of any student record to a student or former student. The
President/Superintendent is authorized to establish the fee, which shall not exceed the actual cost
of furnishing copies of any student record. No charge shall be made for furnishing up to two
transcripts of students' records, or for two verifications of various records. There shall be no
charge for searching for or retrieving any student record. An additional fee may be charged to
students who request copies of their records on an expedited schedule or who request special
documentation to verify attendance.
International Students Application Processing Fee (Education Code Section 76142):
The District shall charge students who are both citizens and residents of a foreign country a fee
to process his or her application for admission. This processing fee and regulations for
determining economic hardship shall be established by the President/Superintendent. The fee
shall not exceed the lesser of 1) the actual cost of processing an application and other
documentation required by the U.S. government; or 2) one hundred dollars ($100), which shall
be deducted from the tuition fee at the time of enrollment. No student who is exempt from the
payment of nonresident tuition or who can demonstrate economic hardship shall be charged this
fee.
Athletic Insurance: Student Athletes may be required to pay a fee to cover the cost of insurance
for participation in an athletic program.
Testing Services Fee: Students and members of the public will be charged reasonable fees to
cover the costs of administering certain types of tests done under the auspices of the Academic
Support Center. Only fees that are expressly required or authorized by law or that represent
charges for optional services may be charged. No fees may be charged for tests that are required
for enrollment in a class or for tests or services paid for with state funds.
Returned Check Fee: Students who pass a check that is returned to the District (or any District
operation) will be charged the maximum service charges or other payments allowed by law.
Subpoena Processing Fee: A fee will be charged to the requesting party to cover the reasonable
cost of retrieving, processing and/or reproducing student and/or other records required to respond
to subpoenas or related court and legal documents. The President/Superintendent or his or her
designee shall establish the reasonable costs.
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Lab and Learning Resource Center Copying Fees: The District will provide students with a
number of free photocopies each term that shall be determined by the President or his or her
designee. After that, students wishing to make additional photocopies in the college’s labs and in
its Learning Resource Centers will be charged a per copy fee.
Dormitory Fee (Education Code Section 81670): The District shall charge a reasonable fee to
students wishing to live in the residence halls. The President/Superintendent is authorized to
establish this fee.
Child Care Fee [Education Code Section 79121(c)]: Education Code Sections 79020 et seq
and 66060 authorize the operation of child development programs. Education code Sections
79121(c) and 8263(g) and (h) require fees for student families. The District will also charge
student parents a fee for childcare services for their children when they voluntarily place them in
programs that are not specifically established as child development programs under Sections
66060 and 79120 et seq. The President/Superintendent is authorized to establish those fees.
Enrollment Fee, Community Service Course (Education Code Section 78300): An
enrollment fee may be charged to each student enrolling in a community service course. The
President/Superintendent is authorized to establish these fees, which are not to exceed the cost of
maintaining such instruction.
Capital Outlay Fee (Education Code Section 76141): The District may charge nonresident
students a capital outlay fee which shall be the maximum amount authorized by law. The fee
shall not exceed the amount expended for capital outlay in the previous fiscal year divided by the
total full-time equivalent students for the same period. The fee shall not exceed 50 percent of the
nonresident tuition fee established by the District. No student who can demonstrate economic
hardship or that he/she is a victim of persecution or discrimination in the country in which the
student is a citizen and resident shall be charged this fee. The President/Superintendent or his or
her designee shall define “economic hardship” for purposes of this fee.
Associated Student Fees (Education Code Sections 70902, 76060.5 and 76062):

Student Representation Fee (Education Code Section 76060.5; Title 5, California
Code of Regulations, Sections 54801 et seq.): The Associated Students organization is
authorized to hold an election for the purpose of establishing a student representation fee
in the amount of $1 per semester to be charged of all students. Any election shall meet
the requirements of state law. Students shall be advised that they may refuse to pay this
fee for religious, political, financial, or moral reasons and shall submit such refusals in
writing.

Student Activity Fee (Education Code Sections 70902 and 76062): The Associated
Students organization may charge a voluntary student activities fee. The fee shall be an
optional fee for those students who wish to pay such a fee for the services or activities
represented by such fee. The optional nature of the fee shall be clearly communicated to
students.
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Credit by Examination (Education Code Section 76300): Students taking examinations
offered pursuant to Title 5, Section 55050, will pay the fee established by this education code
section.
Refund Processing Fee (Title 5 section 58508): The District will retain a processing fee for
refunded enrollment fees in accordance with state law.
Delinquent Collection Fee (Government Code 16583.1): The District may impose a
reasonable fee, not to exceed the actual costs, to recover the collection costs on a past due
account.
Student Technology Fee (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook): The District may charge
students an optional student technology fee to recover costs associated with the purchase of
student lab technology, maintenance of such technology or other related costs only to the
extent that state funds were not used to support those expenses. The optional nature of the
fee shall be clearly communicated to students.
Reference: Education Code Sections 76300 et seq; 70902 (a) and (b)(9); Title 5, Section 51012;
Government Code 16583.1
Adopted by Board of Trustees: 12/06/2011
Former Board Policy No. 529 “Student Fees,” Adopted: April 5, 1984
Amended: July 18, 1984; August 20, 1984; September 12, 1994; February 5, 1996; June 7, 1999; March 5, 2002;
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Administrative Procedure
AP 5030
FEES
Required fees include:
Enrollment (Education Code Section 76300; Title 5 Sections 58500 and 58509)
Nonresident tuition with permissive exemptions (Education Code Sections 76140 and 76140.5)
and required exemption (Education Code Section 68130.5).
Fees authorized by law include:
Non-District physical education facilities (Education Code Section 76395)
Noncredit courses (Education Code Section 76385)
Community service courses (Education Code Section 78300)
Auditing of courses (Education Code Section 76370)
Instructional materials (Education Code Sections 73365, 81457, and 81458; Title 5 Sections
59400 and 59408)
Athletic insurance (Education Code Section 70902(b)(9))
Cross-Enrollment with the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC)
(Education Code Section 66753)
Health (Education Code Section 76355)
Parking (Education Code Section 76360)
Transportation (Education Code Sections 76361, 82305.6)
Student representation (Education Code Section 76060.5; Title 5 Sections 54801 and54805)
Student Center (Education Code Section 76375; Title 5 Section 58510)
Copies of student records (Education Code Section 76223)
Dormitory (Education Code Section 81670)
Child care (Education Code Sections 79121 et seq. and 66060)
Nonresident capital outlay (Education Code Section 76141)
Nonresident application processing (Education Code Section 76142)
Credit by Examination (Education Code Section 76300; Title 5 Section 55050)
Use of facilities financed by revenue bonds (Education Code Section 81901(b)(3))
Refund processing (Title 5 Section 58508)
Telephone registration (Education Code Section 70902(a))
Physical fitness test (Education Code Section 70902(b)(9))
Instructional Tape Lease/Deposit (Education Code Section 70902(b)(9))
Credit Card Use (Education Code Section 70902(b)(9))
International Student Medical Insurance (Education Code Section 70902(b)(9)
Delinquent Collection (Government Code 16583.1)
Technology fee, optional (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook)
Prohibited fees include:
Late application (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook)
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Add/drop (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook)
Mandatory student activities (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook)
Student Identification Cards (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook)
Student Body Organization (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook)
Nonresident application (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook)
Field trip (Title 5 Sections 55450 and 55451)
For dependents of certain veterans (Education Code Section 66025.3)
For dependents of certain victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (CCCCO Student
Fee Handbook)
For certain recipients of the Medal of Honor and certain children of the recipients of the Medal
of Honor (Education Code Section 66025.3)
Required or funded services (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook)
Refundable deposits (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook)
Distance education (other than the statutorily authorized enrollment fee) (CCCCO Student Fee
Handbook)
Mandatory mailings (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook)
Rental of practice rooms (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook)
Apprenticeship courses (Education Code Section 76350)
Late payment fee (Title 5 Sections 58502 and 59410)
Nursing/healing arts student liability insurance (Title 5 Section 55234)
Cleaning (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook)
Breakage (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook)
Test proctoring (CCCCO Student Fee Handbook)
Collection and Refund of Fees
Enrollment Fee Refunds
Enrollment fees will only be refunded if the student drops the full-semester-length class in
question by the end of the 2nd week of the spring or fall semester. Refund deadlines for Summer
classes vary by class length. Refunds will automatically be provided to eligible students. If a
class is cancelled by the college, all enrollment fees will be refunded to the students who had
registered and paid for it. If applicable, a refund processing fee will be subtracted before the
refund is issued.
Students who receive federal financial aid are subject to federal refund calculation formulas.
Non-Resident Tuition Refunds
Refunds shall be made according to this schedule only after an official drop or withdrawal has
been processed by the Admissions and Records Office.
Time of Official Withdrawal or Reduction in Load
Through the end of the of second week of the term
During third week of instruction
During fourth week of instruction
Percent of Original Fee Refunded
100% of original fee
50% of original fee
25% of original fee
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For courses less than 16 weeks in duration the refund will be pro-rated accordingly.
Parking Fee Refunds
Parking permit refunds will be issued prior to the established deadline of the term in which the
permit was issued, provided the permit is presented to the Business Office at the time the request
is made. Requests for refunds after the deadline must be based upon extenuating circumstances
only.
Refund Recipient
Refunds are made only to the person who originally paid the fees.
Consequences of Non-payment of Fines or Other Funds Due to the College
As a means of encouraging the payment of obligations to College of the Redwoods, it’s
Foundation, and any offices thereof, the following blocks will be put in place until all debts are
Paid (Title 5, Section 59410):
a. Grades will not be issued.
b. Transcripts will not be issued.
c. Registration will not be processed.
d. Degrees or certificates will not be awarded.
e. Any account balances older than 120 days may be subject to a collections process.
Upon presentation of valid receipt for the unpaid monies due to the College or any of its
agencies, the restrictions shall be removed.
Account Collections Process
Each student or account holder is responsible for paying all fees, charges, and amounts owed to
the College of the Redwoods. Nearly all students and accounts holders pay their debts in a
timely manner and therefore do not become subject to the account collections process. However,
a few accounts incur debts over 120 days past due, which is considered delinquent. Delinquent
accounts become subject to the account collections process. The College of the Redwoods may
take additional actions to collect monies owed on delinquent accounts, including:
1. The delinquent account may be listed on consumer credit bureaus.
2. The delinquent account may be charged a $25 delinquent collection fee (California
Government Code 16583.1).
3. The delinquent account may be sent to a private collection agency for collection, and the
actual fee charged by the collection agency will be added to the balance owed (California
Government Code 16583.1).
4. The delinquent account may be sent to the Chancellor’s Office Tax Offset Program
(COTOP)/Franchise Tax Board (FTB) for collection, and the actual fee charged by
COTOP/FTB will be added to the balance owed (California Government Code 16583.1).
5. All other legally available remedies may be pursued.
The College of the Redwoods Catalog and Schedule of Classes contain the most current
information regarding fees. These documents are updated regularly.
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References: Education Code Sections 70902(b)(9), 76300, and 66025.3; Title 5, section 51012;
California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) Student Fee Handbook;
Government Code 16583.1
Approved: 11/01/2011
Former Administrative Regulation No. 529.01 “Regulations Governing Student Fees,” Approved: June 3, 2003
Amended: 8/5/03, 11/4/03, 9/13/04, 3/1/05, 3/7/06, 11/7/06, 5/6/08 (AP 5013) 4/29/2013 College Council Meeting
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Board Policy
BP 3420
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Board supports the intent set forth by the California Legislature to assure that effort is made
to build a community in which employment opportunity is equalized and community colleges
foster a climate of acceptance, with the inclusion of faculty and staff from a wide variety of
backgrounds. It agrees that employee diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural
awareness, mutual understanding, harmony and respect, and suitable role models for all students.
The Board therefore commits itself to promote the total realization of equal employment through
a continuing equal employment opportunity program.
The President/Superintendent shall develop, for review and adoption by the Board, and
implement a plan for equal employment opportunity that complies with the Education Code and
Title 5 requirements as from time to time modified or clarified by judicial interpretation.
Reference: Education Code Sections 87100, et seq.; Title 5, Section 53000, et seq.
Adopted by Board of Trustees: NEW
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Board of Trustees Policy
BP 7100
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The District is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, employment, and all
access to institutional programs and activities.
The District, and each individual who represents the District, shall provide access to its services,
classes, and programs without regard to national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual
orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to have
one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with
one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The President/Superintendent and/or his/her designee shall establish administrative procedures
that ensure all members of the College community can present complaints regarding alleged
violations of this policy and have their complaints heard in accordance with the Title 5
regulations and those of other agencies that administer state and federal laws regarding
nondiscrimination.
No District funds shall ever be used for membership, or for any participation involving financial
payment or contribution on behalf of the District or any individual employed by or associated
with it, to any private organization whose membership practices are discriminatory on the basis
of national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color,
medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or
mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing
characteristics, or because of his or her association with a person or group with one or more of
these actual or perceived characteristics.
Reference: Education Code Section 87100 et seq.; Title 5, Section 53000, et seq.
Adopted by Board of Trustees:
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Administrative Procedure
AP 7100
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
To support the District’s commitment to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff
members who are dedicated to student success, and to ensure that its employment activities
promote equal employment opportunity, the District administration shall periodically initiate a
review of its Equal Employment Opportunity Plan. Such review shall verify that the Plan is
consistent with applicable regulations adopted by the Board of Governors of the California
Community Colleges and other applicable laws, including the Plan’s process for presenting
complaints regarding alleged violations of equal employment opportunity regulations, that the
Plan supports the goal of equal employment opportunity, and that the Plan’s workforce analysis
is updated appropriately.
Reference: Education Code Section 87100 et seq. Title 5 Section 53000, et seq.
Adopted by Board of Trustees:
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Board of Trustees Policy
DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
Authority to sign orders and other transactions on behalf of the Board is delegated to the
President/Superintendent and other officers appointed by the President/Superintendent.
See Administrative Procedure #AP 6150
Reference: Education Code Section 85232, 85233
Adopted by Board of Trustees: 10/3/06
Former Policy #602: “Fiscal Services,” Adopted by Board of Trustees: 8/15/77
Amended: 7/83, 11/4/91
BP 6150
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Administrative Procedure
AP 6150
DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
The President/Superintendent; the Senior Vice President,; Chief Instructional Officer; the Vice
President, Chief Business Officer; the Vice President,; Chief Instructional Officer; Chief
Student Services Development Officer; and the Director, Fiscal ServicesController are
authorized to sign on behalf of the District on all District Financial financial Accounts accounts
up to the limits listed below. Special purpose financial accounts may also carry additional
signatories of departmental personnel.
President/Superintendent
Chief Business Officer
Other Senior Administrative Staff
Cost Center Managers
% of State Bid Limit
No Limit
400%
50%
10%
Contracts totaling more than the state bid limit are to be presented to the Board for approval by
the Vice President, Chief Business Officeror ratification.
Purchase orders, when supported with requisitions approved by the appropriate Cost Center
Managers (see above authority limits), may be signed by either the Vice President, Chief
Business Officer, the Director of Fiscal ServicesController, Accounting Manager or the
Purchasing Specialist.
Requests to issue a District purchasing card and requests for changes to the approved
spending limit on an existing purchasing card may be approved by the
President/Superintendent or Chief Business Officer (see above authority limits).
Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20651, the Bid Threshold Limit is adjusted annually
by the State Board of Governors. Current State bid limit amounts are available from the Vice
President, Chief Business Officer’s office.
The Vice President, Chief Business Officer, will withhold approval of District checks when:

Disbursement of the funds will result in the total amounts expended in any major account
classification to exceed the amount budgeted.

Established procedures have not been followed to permit verification of authenticity of
the expenditure.
Reference: Education Code Section 85232, 85233
Approved: 10/3/06
Former Administrative Regulation #602.01: “Contract Approval and Signature Authority,” Approved
2/5/90;
Revised 10/3/94, 10/2/01
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BP 6320
Board of Trustees Policy
INVESTMENTS
The President/Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the funds of the District are
invested that are not required for the immediate needs of the District. Investments shall be in
accordance with law, including California Government Code Sections 53600, et seq. Investments
shall be made based on the following criteria:

The preservation of principal shall be of primary importance.

The secondary objective shall be to meet the liquidity needs of the District.

The third objective shall be to achieve a return on the funds under District control.

The investment program must remain sufficiently flexible to permit the District to meet
all operating requirements.

Transactions should be avoided that might impair public confidence.
See Administrative Procedure #AP 6320.
Reference: Government Code Section 53600 et seq.
Adopted by Board of Trustees: 10/3/06
Revised:
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AP 6320
Administrative Procedure
INVESTMENTS
The President/Superintendent is responsible for investing the funds of the District that are not
required for the immediate needs of the District. Funds so invested shall follow the investment
policy approved by the governing bBoard in accordance with the Government Code, including
but not limited to those Sections cited below and the following:

Funds that are not required for the immediate needs of the District shall be prudently
invested in order to earn a return on such investment.

The preservation of principal is of primary importance. Each transaction shall seek to
ensure that capital losses are avoided, whether from securities or erosion of market value.

The investment program should remain sufficiently flexible to enable the District to meet
all operating requirements that may be reasonably anticipated in any fund. After
preservation of principal, liquidity is the objective.

In managing District investments, District officials should avoid any transactions that
might impair public confidence.

Investments should be made with precision and care, considering the probable safety of
the capital as well as the probable income to be derived. (See Government Code Section
53600.6 regarding solvency and creditworthiness.)
District funds maintained by the County Treasurer that are not required for the immediate needs
of the District may be invested as follows:

County Treasurer's Investment Pool. - Investment of District funds may be delegated to
the County Treasurer. In accordance with county procedures, District funds may be
pooled with other local agencies and invested by the County Treasurer in accordance
with the investment guidelines specified by Government Code 53635 and investment
policies adopted by the County Board of Supervisors.

State's Local Agency Investment Fund (Government Code Sections 16429.116429.3). District funds not required for immediate needs of the District may be remitted to the
State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the purpose of investment (Government
Code 16429.1). District funds deposited with the LAIF shall be invested by the State
Treasurer in securities prescribed by Government Code 16430, or the Surplus Money
Investment Fund and as determined by the Local Investment Advisory Board
(Government Code 16429.2).
Reference: Government Code Section 53600 et seq.
Approved: 10/3/06
Revised
REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Board of Trustees Policy
Proposed BP 3560
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
The President/Superintendent is authorized to enact procedures as appropriate and permitted by
law regarding serving alcoholic beverages on campus or at fund-raising events held to benefit
non-profit corporations. Alcoholic beverages shall not be served on campus except in accordance
with these procedures.
See Administrative Procedure 3560
References: Business and Professions Code Sections 24045.4, 24045.6, 25608, 25658(a)(b), 34
Code of Federal Regulations Part 668.46 b
Adopted by Board of Trustees: xx/xx/xx
Former Policy #511, “Alcohol and Illegal Drugs,” Adopted by the Board of Trustees: 8/15/77; Amended on 1/9/01
COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS
Board of Trustees Policy No. 511
ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL DRUGS
It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to prohibit the possession or the drinking of intoxicating
liquor in any form by any person on the College grounds, except as provided in Business &
Professions Code § 25608, or the coming on the grounds of any person who has been drinking
intoxicating liquor.
Any official gathering, whether on or off campus, is considered as being on the College grounds,
in the interpretation of this policy.
The penalty of dismissal is provided for students who violate this policy. The same policy
applies to the use or possession of illegal drugs.
Business & Professions Code § 25608
Health & Safety Code § 11006.5, et seq.
Education Code § 76034
Adopted by the Board of Trustees: August 15, 1977
Amended: January 9, 2001
REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Administrative Procedure
Proposed AP 3560
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
The possession, sale, or the furnishing of alcohol on campus is governed by California state law
and these procedures. The possession, sale, consumption, or furnishing of alcohol is controlled
by the California Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control. However, the enforcement of
alcohol laws on campus is the primary responsibility of College of the Redwoods Security. The
campus has been designated “Drug Free” and only under certain circumstances is the
consumption of alcohol permitted. The possession, sale, manufacture, or distribution of any
controlled substance is illegal under both state and federal laws. Such laws are strictly enforced
by College of the Redwoods Security. Violators are subject to disciplinary action, criminal
prosecution, fine, and imprisonment. It is unlawful to sell, furnish, or provide alcohol to a person
under the age of 21. The possession of alcohol by anyone under 21 years of age in a public place
or a place open to the public is illegal. It is also a violation of this policy for anyone to consume
or possess alcohol in any public or private areas of campus without prior District approval.
Organizations or groups violating alcohol or substance policies or laws may be subject to
sanctions by the District.
Alcoholic beverages on campus are permitted if:

The alcoholic beverage is for use during a fundraiser held to benefit the College of the
Redwoods Foundation or other nonprofit corporation that has obtained a license under the
Business and Professions Code and obtained approval by the President/Superintendent to
do so provided that no alcoholic beverage can be acquired, possessed or used at a football
game or other athletic contest sponsored by the District.

The alcoholic beverage is for use in connection with a course of instruction, and the
instructor has been authorized to use it by the President/ Superintendent or designee.

The alcoholic beverage is possessed, consumed or sold during a special event, which is
sponsored by the College of the Redwoods Foundation and authorized by the
President/Superintendent or designee, where the principal attendees are members of the
general public or invited guests and not students.

The alcoholic beverages are for use during a non-college event at a performing arts
facility built on District property and leased to a nonprofit public benefit corporation and
approved by the President/Superintendent.

Every person who sells, furnishes, gives, or causes to be sold, furnished, or given away,
any alcoholic beverage must be at a minimum, 21 years of age.

Every person who consumes any alcoholic beverage must be at a minimum, 21 years of
age.
References:
Business and Professions Code Sections 24045.4, 24045.6, 25608, 25658 (a)(b), 34 Code of Federal Regulations
Part 668.46 b