Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
Total on Roster: 16
Votes needed for simple
majority vote: 50% + 1 = 9
Votes needed for 2/3 majority: 11
Location:
Aptos Campus
SAC East Room 225
Date and Time:
Thursday, April 11th, 2013
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Student Senate Minutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cabrillo College Student Senate will hold a meeting on Thursday April 11th, 2013. The meeting time and
location information is noted on the agenda. The purpose of this meeting is to be the direct representation of Cabrillo College’s Student Body. We
will see to it that the student’s best interests are being served and that the students are given the opportunity to be heard. If you have any questions,
please contact us at 831.477.5677. If needed, you can be provided with any disability-related modification or accommodations; please call Disabled
Student Program and Services at (831) 479-6379. Requests should be made as early as possible, though on-campus transportation can be called for at
any time. Please note that any action item that is discussed may not have an action taken during this meeting.
I. Called to Order at 3:01 p.m.
A. Roll Call
a. Laura and Dieter were absent.
b. Carter had an excused tardiness with regards to a Technology Advisory Committee meeting.
II. Adoption of the Agenda
3 minutes

As a result of Carter being tardy, Item D will be moved to the end of the Agenda, and become New Business Item G.
Darwin moved to approve the Student Senate Agenda for April 11, 2013.
Laurence seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 12/0/0.
III. Approval of the Minutes
3 minutes
A. March 28th, 2013
Gabby moved to approve the Student Senate Minutes for March 28, 2013.
Ivan seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 12/0/0.
IV. Public Comments
This time is reserved for members of the public to address the Senate on issues not already appearing on the agenda. There will be a
limit of five (5) minutes per speaker.
V. Presidential Announcements
5 Minutes

REMINDER: May 23rd, 2013 will be the last 2012-2013 Senate Meeting, and the first 2013-2014 Senate Meeting.
VI. Special Items
VII. New Business
A. Appointment of New Senators and Emissaries
3 Minutes for speech, 3 minutes for
questions
1. Scotts Valley Representative
2. Three Senators-at-Large
3. Student Emissaries
B.
Copier for Watsonville Center
Info. / Action
D. Constantino
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $5,000.00 from the ___ Account to purchase a new
copier for the Watsonville Center as the old one has broken down and is no longer serviceable.

The Watsonville Campus no longer has a working copier.

A complete RFF regarding a copy machine is posted on-line, via Dropbox.
Darwin moved to approve $5,000 from the 73 Equipment Account for the purchase of a new copy machine for the Watsonville Campus.
Gabby seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 12/0/0.
C.
S4C Raffle
Info. / Action
T. Desandres
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $550.00 from the ___ Account to purchase raffle prizes
for the Samper 4th Grade Experience.

The main coordinator of the event is requesting that the ASCC Student Senate fund volunteer raffle prizes as a token of
appreciation.

The coordinator felt that a raffle for volunteers would be a sign of recognition and encouragement for volunteers to
volunteer again.

Hosting 4,000 fourth graders requires approximately 100 volunteers.
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
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A complete RFF is uploaded on-line, via Dropbox.

Prizes for the raffle include: 2 Amazon Gift Cards, and a Chrome tablet, or laptop device.
Tana moved to approve $550.00 from the Programs Account for the purchase of $550.00 raffle prizes for the Samper 4 th Grade Experience.
Gabby seconded the motion.
Motion passed 10/2/0.
D.
Constitution and Bylaws Revisions
Info. / Action
C. Frost
30 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding approving several Constitution and Bylaws revisions. If the constitution
changes are approved, they will then be placed on the upcoming student senate elections ballot.
ARTICLE II: Officers
Section 1: Elected Representatives
Adding subsection 2
No student may hold more than one (1) position at any given time.
ARTICLE II: Officers
Section 3. Qualifications
Subsection A
Adding the acronym ASCC
Read before as
All ASCC Student Senate members must, throughout their term of office, be enrolled in and complete an academic load of at least five (5)
units of credit courses at Cabrillo College. Incomplete courses do not count towards unit requirements for any semester.
Would read
All Student Senate members must, throughout their term of office, be enrolled in and complete an academic load of at least five (5) units of
credit courses at Cabrillo College. Incomplete courses do not count towards unit requirements for any semester.
ARTICLE II: Officers
Section 3. Qualifications
Subsection B
Add the words at least
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
Read before as
All Senate members must maintain a 2.00 grade point average.
Would read
All Senate members must maintain at least a 2.00 grade point average.
ARTICLE II: Officers
Section 3. Qualifications
Subsection C
Add the word qualifications
Read before as
Failure to maintain any of the above will result in dismissal from the ASCC Student Senate.
Would read
Failure to maintain any of the above qualifications will result in dismissal from the ASCC Student Senate.
ARTICLE II: Officers
Section 4. Term of Office
Removal of the words body officers and attention of the words ASCC & Senators
Read before as
The term of office for all Student body officers shall be from the last meeting of spring semester until the end of the next spring semester.
Would read
The term of office for all ASCC Student Senators shall be from the last meeting of spring semester until the end of the next spring
semester.
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
ARTICLE III
ASCC Student Senate
Section 1. Meeting
Subsection A
Capitalization of the letter P in president
Read before as
The president shall chair all meetings. In the absence of the president, the order shall be:
•
Vice-President
•
Treasurer
•
Student Trustee
•
Legislative Representative
•
A Senator elected by the Senators present at that meeting.
•
Would read
The President shall chair all meetings. In the absence of the President, the order shall be:
•
Vice-President
•
Treasurer
•
Student Trustee
•
Legislative Representative
•
A Senator elected by the Senators present at that meeting.
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
ARTICLE III
ASCC Student Senate
Section 1. Meeting
Subsection D
Adding the acronym ASCC & the word Student
Read before as
The Senate shall use the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order as a guide to running meetings. These rules may be amended as the
Senate sees fit to enable the meeting to proceed smoothly.
Would read
The Senate shall use the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order as a guide to running meetings. These rules may be amended as the
ASCC Student Senate sees fit to enable the meeting to proceed smoothly.
ARTICLE III
ASCC Student Senate
Section 1. Meeting
Subsection E
Addition of a comma and the words , but they will not be counted as official meetings
Read before as The President shall establish regular meeting times for the ASCC Student Senate, sufficient to transact the business of the
Senate. The Senate will meet at least once a week during the Fall and Spring semesters. The Senate may meet during vacations if it so
chooses.
Would read
The President shall establish regular meeting times for the ASCC Student Senate, sufficient to transact the business of the Senate. The
Senate will meet at least once a week during the Fall and Spring semesters. The Senate may meet during vacations if it so chooses, but they
will not be counted as official meetings.
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
ARTICLE IV
Student Clubs and Organizations
Bottom
Strike Bylaws and add the ASCC Student Senate Bylaws and the article pertaining to the Inter-Club Council
Read before as
(Refer to Bylaws for the regulation of Clubs and Organizations)
Would read
(Refer to the ASCC Student Senate Bylaws and the article pertaining to the Inter-Club Council for the regulation of Clubs and
Organizations)
ARTICLE V
Initiative, Referendum, and Recall
Section 2. Referendum
Addition of the words ASCC, Student Senate, and of the ASCC Student Senate
Read before as
Any action of the Student Senate may be referred to the ASCC by a two thirds (2/3) vote. Unless otherwise designated, any such action will
be held over until the next general election and may pass by a simple majority vote. If a special election is called for, it shall be organized
by a designated Senator and posted for ten (10) business days prior to the election.
Would read
Any action of the ASCC Student Senate may be referred to the ASCC Student Senate by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the ASCC Student
Senate. Unless otherwise designated, any such action will be held over until the next general election and may pass by a simple majority
vote. If a special election is called for, it shall be organized by a designated Senator and posted for ten (10) business days prior to the
election.
ARTICLE V
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
Initiative, Referendum, and Recall
Section 3. Recall
Student Body Recall:
Adding the acronym ASCC & the word Student
Read before as
Any member of the ASCC Student Senate can be subject to recall. A vote to decide the recall of a member shall be taken after 5% of the
students enrolled in the current semester, as indicated by the most recent census report, present a petition to the ASCC Student Senate. A
special election shall be called by the Senate ten (10) business days after filing such a petition. A simple majority of the recall election vote
shall be sufficient to remove a Senator from office.
Would read
Any member of the ASCC Student Senate can be subject to recall. A vote to decide the recall of a member shall be taken after 5% of the
students enrolled in the current semester, as indicated by the most recent census report, present a petition to the ASCC Student Senate. A
special election shall be called by the ASCC Student Senate ten (10) business days after filing such a petition. A simple majority of the
recall election vote shall be sufficient to remove a Senator from office.
ARTICLE VI
Constitutional Amendments and Bylaws
Addition of the section number
Read before as
Section . Bylaws to the ASCC Constitution
Would read
Section 2. Bylaws to the ASCC Constitution
Carter moved to approve all of the above mentioned proposed changes to be put to the 2013-2014 Student Senate Elections Ballot.
Abby seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 13/0/0.
E.
2013-14 Budget Approval
Info. / Action
D. Constantino
30 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of the 2013-14 Student Senate Budget, which includes the
71, 72 and 73 accounts.
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of the 2013-14 Student Senate Budget, which includes the 71, 72
and 73 accounts.
- The 2013-14 Budget is uploaded on-line, via Dropbox.
- The Budget Committee met before spring break to determine the new, 2013-14 Student Senate Budget.
- The Non-Instructional Supplies line item was stricken because it continued to not be used.
- The Student Id Card Supplies line item increased because this year’s senate went over their budget. The committee felt that next
years senate should have a safety net.
- The Programs line item was determined last and what was left was placed into programs
- The Pino Alto Certificates line item was stricken because the committee felt that the account once served a purpose years ago, and
that if it were to happen again, current senates could use the Programs Account. The account had not been used in a while.
- The Elections line item remained the same.
- The College Wide Support Grants line item was increased. Every year this account is completely used.
- The Music, Drama and Dance Allocation line item have been consolidated to the VAPA account. The VAPA Dean has been the
person to distribute funds to the three previous accounts, so consolidating them into one annual $10,000 lump sum will better serve
VAPA music, drama, and dance students.
- The Scholarship Direct line item increased by $5,000. Funds are awarded to students through the Cabrillo College Foundation.
- The Scholarship Endowment line item remained the same.
- The ICC line item increased by $20,000. The current ICC chair has reported that the ICC has been accessing funds from the reserves
account.
- The Conferences (leadership) line item decreased by $6,000.
- The Student Assistant Wages increased by $1,000. The SAC East coordinators plan to hire a Borrow a Book student employee.
- The Cultural Events line item increased by $2,000.
- The Lecture Series line item remained the same.
- The Textbook Rental line item was stricken because the new bookstore management offers greater services and savings than the
Textbook Rental Program could have offered.
- The Textbooks on Reserve line item remained the same.
- The Borrow a Book line item increased b $9,000.
- The Bus Plan Support line item changed to Metro 31-Day Pass.
- The Emergency Support Program line item was seperated into two separate accoounts. The Emergency Support Program and The
Emergency Support Endowment.
- The Bad Debt 4% line item remained the same.
- The Indirect Charge 7% line item remained the same.
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
Darwin moved to approve the proposed changes for the 2013-14 Student Senate Budget, 71 Operating Funds.
Aimee seconded the motion.
Motion passed 11/0/2.
* 72 Student Rep Fee
Darwin moved to approve the proposed changes for the 2013-14 Student Senate Budget, 72 Student Rep Fee.
Aimee seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 13/0/0.
73 Student Center Fee
Student Center Fee – 73 Account
Recurring Expenses was given by business office
Line items include supplies which we split into two line items – Supplies: M&O (cleaning toilet paper, floor cleaning supplies) and
Supplies:
Student Activities Center (paper, staples, printer supplies etc)
Equipment line item – decreasing because we don’t expect any more requests – intended for maintenance repairs for computers,
printers
Maintenance, service equipment – excluding cafeteria remodel – used for remodeling
Other services & Expenses
Cafeteria Remodel Project – $580,000 lighting, wall reconstruction, floors
Darwin moved to approve the proposed changes for the 2013-2014 Student Senate Budget, 73 Student Center Fee.
Laurence seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 13/0/0.
F.
Forum Event Tabling
Info. / Discuss.
This item is up for discussion regarding forum event tabling.
B. Buckter
10 Minutes
Please review resources that were uploaded on Dropbox under the Forum Events folder.
John Leopold and Earth Bound Farm Directors are Cabrillo alumni, and are offering to hold a Forum Event for Cabrillo
students to have a better understanding of what graduates have accomplished and their experiences
Forum Committee – provides a foundation for surveying and polling for what the Senate acts on in terms of representing
the student body
These type of forum events are a strong platform and tool for student representation
G. Student Senate Elections 2013
Info. / Discuss.
C. Achen
This item is up for discussion regarding the upcoming Student Senate Elections.
15 Minutes
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
There are current candidates for the President, Vice-President, Treasure, Legislative Rep, Student Trustee and Senator-at-Large
Positions.
th
Campaigning will take place between April 9 – May 10
th.
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The Watsonville debate will take place on Tuesday April 30 , at 4:00 p.m.
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The Aptos debate will take place on May 1 at 12:30 p.m.
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Voting will take place from May 6 to May 10
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The Election results will be announced on Thursday May 16 during the Watsonville Senate Meeting.
Overall the Senate Elections Committee goal is to double last years vote count (last year was only 733 votes)
Two ways to help increase votes is to promote elections in classes and encourage students to vote.
Another way to increase votes is a new incentive that every student that votes will be entered to win an iPad.
VIII.
Committee Reports
3 minutes ea.
Cafeteria Committee – Meeting tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
Technology Advisory Committee – Met for Stem Building and began electrical work last week, and the project has been on hold for 13 days because
of an issue with wiring from the CTC to the STEM Building because it needs to go through the 100 building.
Elections – Last orientation meeting with candidates is coming up.
SPRAC – Meeting tomorrow discussing how budget cuts are affecting Cabrillo students.
IX. Reports (Every other name is Bold for Easy Reading)
2 minutes ea.
Executive Officers, Senators, Advisers report on Senate Activities.
A. Executive Officers
President: Charlotte Achen - Darwin will cover for the secretary next week, and I will be gone next week so Laura will chair
the meeting.
Vice President: Laura Hunerberg
Treasurer: Darwin Constantino - Great progress with the budget and remember that when items are sponsored paperwork
need to be processed in order for items to be fully funded. Last week I mentioned that I joined the Mooks committee and we will
meet in May, so please have input ready by then. Only 6 more meetings before the semester ends, let’s focus on our final goals
and work together on them.
Legislative Representative: Aimée Cornett
Student Trustee: Cedar Green – It turns out that I will not be taking the class at UCSC as I thought last week. Also, I attended
the governing board meeting and I think the new president candidates will happen next month. Finally, Yemin in charge of social
justice coordinator is looking for a speaker for april 20th.
Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan – ICC met and approved Bylaws.
Watsonville Representative: Abbygale González
Scotts Valley Representative: (Vacant)
B.
Senators-at-Large
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
Carter Frost - During spring break the Watsonville network system completely went down, so it gave IT an opportunity to do
upgrades on the network, which irinoically turned out to be a good thing. FAX machine hours.
Ivan Sumano – Vargas
Tana Desandres
Dieter Schmidtmeier
Sharon O’Connor
Natacha Wells
Bobby Buckter - The social justice conference planning with Yemen is going well. Social justice has assembled and met with
Jackie the assistant coordinator. Also complied a list from ICC members and everyone is on the same page and getting good
progress done. The food justice team has also assembled and will be preparing food for social justice conference April 19th Friday
at 2pm to prepare food for social justice conference at Taher cafeteria. The cal teacher group has an upcoming event on May 5th
Wednesday.
Rory Schneider – The horsemanship club is now meeting on Fridays at 3pm and having an event this weekend.
Laurence Applen
C.
Advisors
5 minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto – This senate continues to do commendable work, specifically the budget committee. When possible, I need a
projected income under each line item. Also, in terms of elections Senator positions can still be appointed after the formal
election dates. In terms of the new bookstore management, Barnes and Noble has now officially taken over and I’m sure that
students will enjoy a huge change in textbook prices. On another note, the polo’s like really sharp and lets try to wear them on
Thursday for senate meetings. Finally, its time to plan the annual senate farewell and new senator luncheon, this means that we
need to select a venue, and time for the event.
Flor Chacòn – IN two weeks, next Friday, we will be attending the General Assembly conference, in San Francisco.
X. Agenda Building
XI. Adjournment
5 Minutes
4:34 pm
Student Senate Executive Meeting Minutes
(To be held after the Student Senate Meeting)
XII. Called to Order at 4:40
A. Roll Call
Laura was absent
XIII.
Adoption of the Executive Agenda
XIV.
Approval of the Executive Minutes
XV. Regular Business
A. Attendance from Last Meeting
B. Discussion of Meeting
C. Discussion of Senate
D. Assigning and Updates of Mentors

Met today and discussed how motion process works.
E. Natasha – absence
Those in favor of excusing Natasha from being absent with a same day notice:
Unanimously not excused 5/0/0.
XVI.
XVII.
XVIII.
Advisors Reports
Sesario Escoto
Flor Chacòn
Executive Agenda Requests
Adjournment
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
5 Minutes
5Minutes
5 Minutes ea.
4:48 pm
Upcoming Senate Meetings
Unless noted, the Student Senate will be holding their meetings the following days at 3pm on the Aptos Campus in SAC East 225.
April 11th
April 25th (Watsonville)
May 9th
May 23rd
April 18th
May 2nd
May 16th (Watsonville)
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