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: 19
Votes needed for simple
Majority vote: 50% + 1 = 11
Votes needed for 2/3 majority: 13
Location:
Aptos Campus
SAC East Room 225
Date and Time:
Thursday, November 8, 2012
3:00 pm – 7:23 pm
Student Senate Minutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cabrillo College Student Senate will hold a meeting on Thursday November 8, 2012. 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
A. Roll Call
B. President: Charlotte Achen, PRESENT
C. Vice President: Laura Hunerberg, PRESENT
D. Treasurer: Darwin Constantino, PRESENT
E. Legislative Representative: Aimeé Cornett, PRESENT
F. Student Trustee: Cedar Green, PRESENT
G. Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan, PRESENT
H. Watsonville Representative: Abbygale Gonzalez, PRESENT
I. Scotts Valley Representative: VACANT
Senators at Large
J. Bobby Buckter, PRESENT
K. Tana Desandres: PRESENT
L. Carter Forest: PRESENT
M. Sharon O’Connor: PRESENT
N. Ivan Sumano-Vargas: PRESENT
O. Bianca Torres: PRESENT
P. Joseph Watkins: ABSENT
Q. Rory Schneider: PRESENT
R. Nadine Assaffat: PRESENT
S. Tabitha Mahoney: PRESENT
T. Natasha Wells: PRESENT
U. Dieter Schmidtmeier: PRESENT
3:00 p.m.
II. Adoption of the Agenda
3 minutes
Nadine moves to strike Special item VI: B and New Business item VII: B from the agenda. And to replace Special Items VI: C under New
Business VII: E
Natasha moves to approve the amended agenda for November 8, 2012. Darwin seconds the motion. 17 yeas, Unanimous pass
III. Approval of the Minutes
3 minutes
A. November 1, 2012
*Page 2, the correct verbiage used in the Cafeteria remodel item must be identical in the notable motions table. The account name
is not necessary for the notable motion table.
*Carter moves to amend the minutes to reflect the correct account name used in item one (1) seconded by Devin. Unanimous
pass
*Devin moves to approve the November 1 minutes Abby seconds the motion. Unanimous pass
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.
Marylyn came to ask the senate to be more involved with informing the public about the harmful affects of tower/cellular/micro
radiation poisoning. November 16th there will be a meeting with the zoning committee to discuss and request removal of microwave
radiation from Cabrillo’s campus. For more information, please visit www.indybay.org.
V.
President Announcements
5 Minutes
Next week’s meeting will be held under strict time restraints. There will be a limit of two (2) items on the agenda. From 3:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.
will be the official meeting. At 4:00 p.m. the student senate will then move to the Senson House to support Darwin Constantino.
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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
VI. Special Items
A. Engineering Study Abroad
Info. / Action
D. Constantino
28 Minute
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $15,000.00 from the Programs Account to help fund the
engineering department wishing to have several of their students study abroad.
Diane, from the Cabrillo Engineering department, presented a proposal for opening a study abroad program and why this idea is worth
the funding. Engineers build and design anything not natural. Twelve to fifteen percent of all transfer students are engineering majors
with five percent (5%) of those students transferring to private engineering universities. It would behoove the school to recognize the
importance of offering more resources to these students than otherwise would not find in a small town environment. This program
would enable the environment to students by introducing them to energy usage and systems more diverse than their familiar with.
Darwin moves to extend time by five (5) minutes. Natasha seconds the motion. 16 yeas unanimous
The vision is that the first destination would be to a Spanish speaking country for two (2) weeks in January 2014. There would be an
application process offered to the students concentrating in engineering. At least two (2) prerequisites courses must have been taken to
be able to apply to study abroad. Initially the funding will be established through endowments and donations. The amount being
requested covers the minimum amount needed for starting an endowment. There are plans for future fundraising.
Darwin moves to extend time by three (3) minutes Abby seconds the motion. 13 yeas 2 nays 1 abstain
This is a large amount of money and until there is further discussion amongst the senate, this item will have to be brought back to the
agenda.
B. Social Justice Conference
Info. / Discuss.
N. Assaffat
25 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding the Social Justice Conference and how the Student Senate can help make it a success.
Nadine moves to strike this item from the agenda.
C. M.L.K. Event and Scholarship
Info. / Discuss.
N. Assaffat
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration and the M.L.K. Scholarship.
This item has been stricken from Special items, VI: C and placed into New Business, item VII: E.
VII. New Business.
A. Appointment of a New Senator
1. Scotts Valley Representative
3 Minutes for speech, 3 minutes for questions
B. Helping a Friend in Distress
Info. / Action
T. Desandres
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding if the Student Senate wishes to partake in the Helping a Friend in Distress
Online Program by having a workshop
Diane from student health services would be organizing this workshop and design with student leaders in mind. It is suggested that the
workshop could take place during the student senate meeting. Some senators believed that this knowledge would be beneficial in the
long run. Others preferred not to carry that much responsibility.
Tana moves to have the student senate partake in the online workshop designed to help a friend in distress. Darwin seconds the
motion. 9 yeas 7 nays, passed.
C.
SAC Challenge Incentives Info. / Discuss.
A. Cornett
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding the SAC Challenge
Aimee and Tana resented the board with a skit that explained the SAC. card. Students are able to receive discount from local
merchants that are contracted with Cabrillo College. The incentive is for the student whom collects the most contracts will be awarded
with an undisclosed prize. This incentive is open to all students, forms may be printed from the Cabrillo web site or pick up a form
from the senators’ office. This offer expires December 5th.
D. Second Harvest, Pig Race
Info. / Discuss.
S. O’Connor
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding the Second Harvest Pig Race
For every dollar collected a family of four (4) will eat. Canned food is welcomed. Please turn the piggy banks over to Sharon or
Tana when they are full or by the deadline.
E. M.L.K. Event and Scholarship
Info. / Discuss.
N. Assaffat
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration and the M.L.K. Scholarship
This application is open to all Cabrillo College students and will be available for submission until December 19, 2012. The stations
open to receive the completed applications will be located in the SAC East building, room 216, Aptos Campus and Watsonville
Center, room A140. An application to enter the scholarships are available online.
F.
Hurricane Sandi Relief
Info. / Discuss.
N. Wells
10 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
This item is up for discussion regarding how the Student Senate can help with relief for hurricane Sandi
AGS is being proactive in obtaining donations that will be sent to those in need effected by this natural disaster. Items sought are
simple, quick, inexpensive, labor less and efficient. By tag teaming with the clubs this ought to be very successful.
G. General Assembly Recap
Info. / Discuss.
A. Cornett
This item is up for discussion regarding how the Fall General Assembly went.

3.01: Representation Fee: POSTPONED

5.01: Health Awareness in the cafeteria food court: FAILED

5.02: Sustainability: FAILED

8.01: Cal grant age discrimination: POSTPONED

8.02: Federal Financial Aid age discrimination: POSTPONED

8.03: Responsibility in financial aid disbursement: ADOPTED

9.01: Guiding values for funding California Community Colleges: ADOPTED

9.02: full time equivalent to students funding: ADOPTED

12.01: advisor identification card: FAILED

17.01: Flyers’ responsibilities: ADOPTED
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17.02: Gangnam style fundraiser: FAILED

18.01: Integration of the Region leaders council: FAILED

19.01: Child Care Center Funding: ADOPTED

19.02: Promotion for safer sex: ADOPTED

19.03: CPR/AED certification required for faculty and staff: RULED OUT OF ORDER

19.04: College Public Safety: FAILED

22.01: Additional Page attached to the syllabi: POSTPONED

23.01: Student Senate Parliamentarian: ADOPTED

23.02: Resolutions debate time: ADOPTED

23.03: Procedural Debate: ADOPTED
*Darwin’s report and notes taken are available in dropbox for viewing.
20 minutes
H. Presentation on Video Conferencing
Info. / Discuss.
B. Buckter
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding video conferencing.
In theory, there are four (4) major benefits from using the video conferencing software. 1. It would create the environment for open
forum. 2. Senators become familiar with their constituencies and other senators with face-to-face interaction. 3. Provides an outlet for
campus resources and four: to better, serve our continuance.
I.
Prezi Presentation
Info. / Discuss.
B. Buckter
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding a short presentation on Prezi (a zooming power point-like, software). It is an innovative
new way at making presentation.
This is an iPad application, a sandbox worth of ideas and organization tools, compatible with Windows and Mac. With an edu
email account, there are benefits and incentives. This software was used for TEDtalks events and by W.I.R.E. magazine. The
equipment is available through Cabrillo’s tech supplier, Sysco.
VIII.
Committee Reports
three minutes ea.
Abby: CBC meeting was last Thursday. Discussion of prop 30 and now that the challenge of passing is over, we are still far from finished.
Capital City is still smoothing out details. There will be more information to come. More students = more financial support for the school.
November 28th at 2:00 p.m. CBC meeting Sac East Building.
Tana: Second Harvest has begun collecting donations with food-bins available in various locations on campus and Cabrillo’s Student
Senate Piggy Bank Run. One dollar feeds a family of four, please spare the change.
Carter: Tech committee will meet Thursday at 3:00 p.m.
IX. Reports (Every other name is Bold for Easy Reading)
two minutes ea.
Executive Officers, Senators, Advisers report on Senate Activities.
A. Executive Officers
President: Charlotte Achen: next week’s meeting is brief and please remember to dress appropriate for the occasion. The senate
is the reason for this event. Darwin will be speaking and that constitutes as official meeting time.
Vice President: Laura Hunerberg:
Treasurer: Darwin Constantino:
Legislative Representative: Aimeé Cornett:
Student Trustee: Cedar Green: Board Trustee and Matriculate committee needs members.
Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan: ICC approved $100.00 for the Pre-Med Club.
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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
Watsonville Representative: Abbygale González
Scotts Valley Representative: (Vacant)
X.
B.
Senators-at-Large
Carter Frost: Please get your CCSAA reports to me as soon as possible.
Ivan Sumano-Vargas
Tana Desandres
Bianca Torres
Sharon O’Connor
Joseph Watkins
Bobby Buckter: I will be attending the CSSC and I will have plenty of stories to tell!
Rory Schneider
Nadine Assaffat: Please offer your volunteer time for the MLK event. Ideas, social/logistic, email them to me. The group
presentation form is also available online.
Natasha Wells:
Tabitha Mahoney
Dieter Schmidtmeier
C.
Advisors
5 minutes per person
Sesario EscotoCollege and Career night was a great success. MLK funds need to make into an item so we may begin the
commitment process. College Wide Grants is available for the public to view. CCLC is the being held the last week in
January, sign ups happening soon.
Flor Chacòn
Agenda Building
MLK funding
CCLC funding
C.H.E.S.
CSSC report
N.O.I. presentation
5 Minutes
XI. Adjournment
5:28 pm
Student Senate Executive Meeting Agenda
(To be held after the Student Senate Meeting)
XII. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
President: Charlotte Achen, PRESENT
Vice President: Laura Hunerberg, PRESENT
Treasurer: Darwin Constantino, PRESENT
Legislative Representative: Aimeé Cornett, PRESENT
Student Trustee: Cedar Green, PRESENT
Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan, PRESENT
Watsonville Representative: Abbygale Gonzalez, PRESENT
Scotts Valley Representative: VACANT
5:35 p.m.
XIII.
Adoption of the Executive Agenda
Cedar moves to approve the agenda for November 8. Darwin seconds the motion. Unanimous pass
XIV.
Approval of the Executive Minutes
Abby moves to approve the minutes for November 1. Darwin seconds the motion. Unanimous pass.
XV. Regular Business
A. Attendance from Last Meeting
5 Minutes
*Cedar was studying. He is not seeking an excused absence.
1 yea 4 nays. Not excused
*Bianca left the previous meeting early in order to get to work. Excused tardy? 1 yea 4 nays. Not excused
*Nadine does not have an excuse. It is marked as a tardy.
B.
Creating Guidelines for Travel Reimbursements
20 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
Meals purchased outside of meals provided will not be reimbursed, nothing purchased out of personal preference. Allergy
aides, sleep aides, toiletries are not covered. Whenever in doubt ask, if no one is around do not buy it. This will be taken to the
bylaws committee to be amended and added to the bylaws.
C. Discussion of Meeting
10 Minutes
Abby: Bobby did a great job. The presentation was amazing to follow, organized, informative and interesting.
D. Discussion of Senate
5 Minutes
An advisor absolutely, must approve any RFF before any promises of funds are to be paid for a service/merchant.
There will be consequence for actions made in bad practice.
XVI.
XVII.
XVIII.
E. Assigning and Updates of Mentors
Advisors Reports
Sesario Escoto: nothing to report at this time
Flor Chacòn
Executive Agenda Requests
November 29, RFF’s
5 Minutes
5 Minutes
Adjournment
7:23 pm
Upcoming Senate Meetings
Unless noted, the Student Senate will be holding their meetings the following days at 3 p.m. on the Aptos Campus in SAC East 225.
November 15 short 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
November 29 in Watsonville
December 6 Final Meeting of the Semester
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