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, March 14th, 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 March 14th, 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. Call to Order at 3:01 p.m.
A. Roll Call
a. Carter notified the Senate that he would be late due to a committee meeting.
b. Natasha was absent.
II. Adoption of the Agenda
3 minutes
Devin moved to approve the Agenda for March 14, 2013.
Laurence seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously 13/0/0.
III. Approval of the Minutes
3 minutes
A. March 7th, 2013
Darwin moved to approve the Minutes for March 7, 2013.
Devin seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously.
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
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Next week’s Senate Meeting will take place at the Watsonville Campus.
VI. Special Items
A. Social Justice Conference
Info. / Discuss.
L. Hunerberg
15 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding the upcoming Social Justice Conference on Saturday, April 20 th.

Social Justice Conference website has details regarding programs, activities, event workshops, lunch reception etc.
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sites.google.com/a/Cabrillo.edu/social-justice-conference/speaker-performer
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The Conference will take place on April 20, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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The community fair and light lunch will be held from 12:05 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Registration will be done at the 400 building.
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The main conference will consist of 6, 45-minute block sessions.
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The closing ceremony will be accompanied with a journal reception to meet authors and editors.
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DJ and entertainment will close the conference at the Cafeteria, courtesy of Jennifer Cadenas.
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Childcare will be available.
B. Barnes & Noble
Info. / Discuss.
C. Achen
20 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding the bookstore being under the new management of Barnes & Noble.

Linda Cullens is the new store manager.
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Linda has experience working in college bookstores for over 30 years.
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The bookstore will be transitioning over spring break, April 1 – 7, 2013.
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The Cabrillo College bookstore will open as Barnes & Noble on April 8, 2013.
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New furniture and options for textbook rentals will be available.
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More than 50% of textbook titles will be available for rent, which will be a new feature for Cabrillo students.
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Another new feature will be that textbook buybacks will be done year round.
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In terms of social media, the Barnes & Noble bookstore will offer flash sales and promotions on it’s Facebook page.
C. New Administrative Assistant.
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Please welcome and be mindful of the SAC East’s new administrative assistant, Laura.
VII. New Business
A. Appointment of New Senators
3 Minutes for speech, 3 minutes for questi ons
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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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B.
Scotts Valley Representative
Three Senators-at-Large
Japan ECE Internship
Info. / Action
D. Schmidtmeier
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $100.00 from the Programs Account for hospitality
good bags for the 16 students arriving from Japan for the annual ECE Internship at Cabrillo.

An RFF has been processed and has complete details of hospitality good bags for the 16 students.
Darwin moved to approve $100.00 from the Programs Account for hospitality good bags for the 16 students arriving from
Japan for the annual ECE Internship at Cabrillo College.
Abby seconded the motion.
Motion passes 12/1/0.
C.
Alert-U Promotion
Info. / Action
L. Hunerberg
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $800.00 from the Programs Account for the production
of banners to promote the Alert-U program at the Sheriff's office, library, Watsonville Center, Bookstore etc.
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Alert-U is similar to a mobile app that alerts students about current safety measures.
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6 Informational Banners would cost $600.00
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$200.00 is also being requested for tabling incentives.
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Locations for Alert-U banners have not been chosen yet.
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In terms of banner quality and durability, we’ve found the best in Santa Cruz.
Ivan moved to approve $800.00 from the Programs Account for the production of banners to promote the
Alert-U program at the Shirrigs office, library, Watsonville Center, Bookstore and program itself.
Rory seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously 13/0/0.
D.
Starfish Device for Aptos
Info. / Action
B. Buckter
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $650.00 from the 73, Equipment Account to purchase a
starfish device for the Aptos campus.
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As we discussed last week, Cabrillo College students, at both Watsonville and Aptos campuses, will benefit
from stronger communication equipment.

The Senate has been using a Cabrillo College ‘s department star fish up to now, so it’s time that the Senate
purchase a star fish device for clubs and senate use.

Purchasing a star fish device for the SAC East building will ensure that students can access the
teleconference equipment at a greater convenience.
Bobby moved to approve $650.00 from the 73, Equipment Account to purchase a Starfish Device for the
Aptos campus.
Ivan seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously 13/0/0.
E.
New Canopies
Info. / Action
C. Green
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $500.00 from the ____ Account to purchase new
canopies.
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The Senate has always had 8 canopies for ICC and Senate use.
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The Senate currently has 4.
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The proposed canopies are the same type as the ones we already have.
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Sears offers the best price at $89.00 per canopy, not including tax.
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In terms of canopy preservation, instructional “How To Use” phamplets should be attached to canopies, so
that when students check them out they will know to use them and avoid damages.
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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
Cedar moved to approve $500.00 from the account for the purchase of new canopies.
Darwin seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously 13/0/0.
F.
ASCC Budget
Info. / Action
D. Constantino
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of several changes being made to the ASCC Student Senate
Budget.
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A new Senate Budget will not be approved yet.
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The Cafeteria renovations have exceeded the current budget, so we are considering changing next years
budget.
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The cafeteria floor is not in good condition and it is important that the floors be redone.
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The cafeteria floors have not been redone in 50 years.
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There is currently $280,000 in the 73 Capital Outlay Account so including funds from reserves would be
enough funds for the $580,000.
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The last day to send the Business Office a budget will be April 25, 2013.
G. Constitution & Bylaws Revisions
Info. / Action
L. Hunerberg
20 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of several Constitution & Bylaws revisions.
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Emissary Program Article XVII Section 1 Article A Line 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11.
Laura moved to extend time by 20 minutes.
Rory seconded the motion.
Motion to extend time passes 8/2/3.
Laura moved to approve editions to the Emissary Program Articles XVII Section 1.
Abby seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously 14/0/0.
H. Student Senate Polo Shirts
Info. / Action
A. González
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the Student Senate Polo Shirts.

Two quotes were passed around denoting prices for two polo embroidery styles.
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Both options include prices for a total of 18 polo’s.
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The first option has embroidery on the front and on the back for a total of $270.00.
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The second option has embroidery on the front chest which totals $180.00.
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Both options will help increase Senate Awareness on campus.
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Currently there is $296.00 allocated to this item, so both options are within the budget.
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Polo’s serve as a means for constituents to know that senators have a role as leaders on campus.
Rory moved to approve time by 5 minutes.
Devin seconded the motion.
Motion to extend time passed 8/4/2.
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In terms of wording consider either: ASCC Student Senator, or, CC Student Senator.

Also consider: Student Senator with the Cabrillo College logo could on the front of the polo, and on the back
of the polo the wording could be Student Senator.
Aimée moved to extend time by 5 minutes.
Motion failed.
I.
Forum Event
Info. / Action
B. Buckter
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding having a student senate forum event.
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The Forum Event can be held either at the Watsonville or Aptos campus.
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The Senate should hold a forum event before next weeks meeting at the Watsonville Campus.
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The Forum Event could start at 2:30 p.m.

The event can entertain student concerns and current issues such as what the Senate is and how they serve
students.
Bobby moved to approve a Senate Forum Event at the Watsonville Campus next week on Thursday March
21, 2013.
Darwin seconded the motion.
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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
Motion passed 13/0/1.
*** Carter, Dieter, Charlotte, Abby, Rory, and Devin committed to attending the Watsonville Forum Event.
VIII.
Committee Reports
3 minutes ea.
Cafeteria Committee – Meeting next Friday at 9:00 a.m.
SAC Event Talent Show – Next week March 20th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.
PR – Meeting tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.
Academic Council – Met last Monday and approved Math 142 Algebra for non-stem majors.
Budget Committee – Regular meeting time will be at 2:30 p.m., prior to senate meetings.
Elections – Meeting on March 22nd at 1:45 p.m.
SPRAC – Still reviewing plans.
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 – Please make sure that after an event you store items, and don’t leave them in senate offices. For
example, the popcorn machine was left in the senate offices for a few weeks! Also, a student called in today regarding the
excessive amounts of cigarette buts littered on the grounds in the student parking lots. Someone please follow up with this issue.
Vice President: Laura Hunerberg
Treasurer: Darwin Constantino – Tonight there is honors Cabrillo Reads from 7 – 9 p.m. in Room 450
Legislative Representative: Aimée Cornett – Please attend the SAC Event.
Student Trustee: Cedar Green
Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan – ICC met yesterday and approved $200.00 for club events. Also, new clubs have
chartered.
Watsonville Representative: Abbygale González
Scotts Valley Representative: (Vacant)
B. Senators-at-Large
Laurence Applen
Bobby Buckter – Dig In is happening from 10 – 2 p.m. at the Horticulture Center. Also, FOOD CO-OP meets Monday 11 – 3 p.m.
Tana Desandres – Student surveys were passed out at the Watsonville Welcome Week event, and feedback has been worked on. Food
options were a topic that students spoke about, hopefully some dialogue about this can be done.
Carter Frost – The Presidential Search Committee will have at least 2 forum events that will be open to students and faculty to ask
candidates questions. Please participate, as questions are key points for committee members to work off of. Also, please send me your
office hours so I can arrange fax machine hours.
Sharon O’Connor
Dieter Schmidtmeier
Rory Schneider – The Sportsmanship first club meeting will be next week on Monday at 1 p.m.
Ivan Sumano – Vargas – The reason I was not at the meeting last week was because I attended the Sustainability Conference that the
Senate funded.
Natacha Wells –
C.
Advisors
5 minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto – I want to emphasize that committees have critical work to do such as the Budget committee. The budget needs
to be done 1 – 2 weeks before its due. Also, I will not be at the next meeting. Finally, lets focus on Alert-U because it is an
important service for students at Cabrillo College.
Flor Chacòn – Make sure to promote the March 29th deadline for 2013 – 2014 Senate Elections. Also, the SAC Event Talent
Show is coming up, be sure to promote the event and hand out tickets. The event has been planned since last semester so let’s
show support and participate. The committee plans to meet tomorrow at 2:15 p.m. for final planning.
X. Agenda Building
XI. Adjournment
5 Minutes
5:11 pm
Student Senate Executive Meeting Minutes
(To be held after the Student Senate Meeting)
XII. Call to Order at 5:20 p.m.
A. Roll Call
a. Full house.
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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
XIII.
Adoption of the Executive Agenda
Darwin moved to approve the Executive Agenda for March 14, 2013.
Abby seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously 6/0/0.
XIV.
Approval of the Executive Minutes
Cedar moved to approve the Executive Minutes for March 7, 2013.
Devin seconded the motion.
Motion passes 4/0/2.
XV. Regular Business
A. Attendance from Last Meeting
5 Minutes

Senator Sharon O’Connor is excused from missing last meeting due to doctors request and documentation.

Senators Buckter and Sumano-Vargas were both absent from last meeting due to having attended the
Sustainability Conference. They both forgot to notify the executive board.
Those in favor of excusing Bobby and Ivan for missing March 7, 2013 senate meeting:
Both are excused 5/1/0.
B. Probationary Hearing
Info. / Action
30 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding a probationary hearing for Dieter Schmidtmeier.

The Executive Board addresses questions and facilitates response.

Senator Dieter Schmidtmeier has had 3 unexcused absences. Why?

Senator Dieter Schmidtmeier – “I attended the first meeting prior to the semester which shows I have been
committed to the senate, but when the semester began I had a lab conflict which has now been resolved. I do
not plan to miss any more meetings because of class conflicts.”
Those in favor of excusing Dieter Schmidtmeier from his four absence:
Dieter Schmidtmeier was excused unanimously 6/0/0.
C.
D.
Discussion of Meeting
10 Minutes
Discussion of Senate
5 Minutes

Perhaps the Senate should create a “Information Template” that would apply to Senate funded events that
students attend.
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Templates like this could provide the Senate with useful information about how funds are spent, it they were
meaningful and how exactly funds are serving students.
E. Assigning and Updates of Mentors
5Minutes
XVI.
Advisors Reports
5 Minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto
Flor Chacòn – Please attend the SAC Event!!! Also, there will be a dress rehearsal on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
XVII.
Executive Agenda Requests
XVIII. Adjournment
5:28 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.
March 7th
March 21st (Watsonville)
April 11th
April 25th (Watsonville)
May 9th
May 23rd
March 14th
March 28th
April 18th
May 2nd
May 16th (Watsonville)
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