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 1st, 2012
3:05 pm – 6:09 pm
Student Senate Minutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cabrillo College Student Senate will hold a meeting on Thursday November 1, 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.
Yea
Nay Abstain
VII B
Sharon moves to approve $1,890.83 from the Programs Account for the purchase of a
new popcorn machine Ivan seconds the motion.
9
5
1
Passed
VII C
Ivan moves to approve $1,000.00 from the Programs account to fund The Faculty &
Staff Appreciation Dinner Abby seconds the motion.
12
0
5
Passed
VII F
Joseph moves to approve $10,000.00 from the Student Center Fee Account for the
Planning Charter for the Cafeteria remodel project, Sharon seconds the motion.
16
0
1
Passed
VII H
Joseph moves to approve $325.00 from Student Center Fee Account for Innovative
Construction Services for planning work on the Cafeteria Remodel project Devin
seconds the motion.
12
0
5
Passed
I.
Call to Order
Roll Call
A. President: Charlotte Achen, PRESENT
B. Vice President: Laura Hunerberg, PRESENT
C. Treasurer: Darwin Constantino, PRESENT
D. Legislative Representative: Aimeé Cornett, PRESENT
E. Student Trustee: Cedar Green, ABSENT
F. Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan, PRESENT
G. Watsonville Representative: Abbygale Gonzalez, PRESENT
H. Scotts Valley Representative: VACANT
Senators at Large
I. Bobby Buckter, PRESENT
J. Tana Desandres: PRESENT
K. Carter Forest: PRESENT
L. Sharon O’Connor: PRESENT
M. Ivan Sumano-Vargas: PRESENT
N. Bianca Torres: PRESENT
O. Joseph Watkins: PRESENT
P. Rory Schneider: ABSENT
Q. Nadine Assaffat: TARDY
R. Tabitha Mahoney: PRESENT
S. Natasha Wells: PRESENT
T. Dieter Schmidtmeier: PRESENT
II. Adoption of the Agenda
3 minutes
Darwin moves to approve the agenda for November 1, 2012 Abby seconds the motion. Unanimous pass
III. Approval of the Minutes
3 minutes
A. October 11th, 2012
Joseph moves to approve the minutes from October 11, 2012 Ivan seconds the motion. Unanimous pass
B. October 25th, 2012
Laura moves to approve the minutes from October 25, 2012 Ivan seconds the motion. Unanimous pass
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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
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.
No one from the public is here to speak.
V.
President Announcements
No report at this time.
VI. Special Items
There is nothing on the table.
VII. New Business.
A. Appointment of a New Senator
1. Scotts Valley Representative
5 Minutes
3 Minutes for speech, 3 minutes for questions
B.
Popcorn Machine
Info. / Action
S. O’Connor
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $1,890.83 from the 73, Equipment Account to
purchase a larger popcorn machine and cart as the one we currently own does not have the capacity for large events.
The RFF is in the dropbox if anyone would like to review it for more information. Sharon spent many hours researching for a
new machine that produces/holds a large capacity of popcorn that also fits the budget. At this time this is the best price for what
the senate is seeking.
Sharon moves to extend time by two (2) minutes carter seconds the motion. 9 yeas 5 nays. 1 abstain. Passed
Sharon moves to approve $2000.00 for the purchase of a new popcorn machine Ivan seconds the motion. 9 yeas, 6 nays. Passed
C.
Teacher / Staff Appreciation Dinner
Info. / Action
N. Wells
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $1,000.00 from the Programs Account for the annual
Teacher / Staff Appreciation Dinner being held on November 27th.
This is the perfect time to celebrate the faculty and staff. With the election just next week and prop 30 hanging in the balance, our
teachers and leaders deserve to hear our thanks. There will be a raffle, semi-formal dress and Taher will be catering. There is
approximately two hundred (200) people planned to be in attendance. Currently there are over one hundred (100) nominations.
The theme will be masquerade.
Ivan moves to approve $1000.00 from the Programs account to fund The Faculty & Staff Appreciation Dinner Abby seconds the
motion. 12 yeas 5 abstain. Passes
D.
Presentation on Video Conferencing
Info. / Discuss.
This item is up for discussion regarding video conferencing.
TABLED
E.
CSSC Student Convergence
Info. /Discussion
B. Buckter
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $1,000.00 from the Account for 4-6 students with an
adviser to have the opportunity to attend the California Student Sustainability Coalition (CSSC) Student Convergence being held
on Nov. 9th through the 11th.
This item was amended to reflect a discussion rather than move to approve any funds. This event ios open to the public and
Bobby encourages everyone to participate and attend.
F.
Cafeteria Planning Charter
Info. / Action
J. Watkins
20 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $10,000.00 from the Students Center Account to pay
for the Planning Charter for the Cafeteria remodel project. This cost will cover most if not all of the subcontractors and
consultants to get the project planned and ready for implementation.
These funds are being asked to move from the holding account into the spending account as the cafeteria committee may begin
discussing the ceiling to floor renovations. It is required to pay for estimates, projected plans from contractor’s consultations,
permit offices, etc. in order to make the ideas come to life. The RFF’s will reflect the itemized quotes and expectations given by
contractors that were spoken to over the telephone and via email.
Joseph moves to approve $10,000.00 from the Students Center Fee Account Sharon seconds the motion. 16 yeas 1 abstain. Passes
B. Buckter
10 Minutes
G. Cafeteria Renovations
Info. / Discuss.
J. Watkins
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding the proposals for the Cafeteria Renovations.
Details to be discussed in the next cafeteria committee; date and time to be announced at a later time. Please attend if you can.
This committee would like to brainstorm and conclude how these renovations ought to happen. What should be done? Bring your
ideas.
H. Cafeteria Planning Work
Info. / Action
J. Watkins
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 / possible action regarding the approval of $325.00 from the Student Center Fee Account to pay
Innovative Construction Services for planning work on the Cafeteria Remodel project.
These funds are going to spent together however for separate items and each amounts are to reflect that. There are bills from
August and September that have not yet been paid. This is for surveying, consultations, these are funds already spent in theory.
Joseph moves to approve $325.00 from account 73, Devin seconds the motion. 12 yeas 5 abstain. Passes
I.
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.
TABLED
J.
General Assembly Resolutions
Info. / Action
A. Cornett
70 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of the recommendations from the Legislative committee
regarding which resolutions to support and not support for the upcoming Fall General Assembly.
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3.01: Representation Fee
Unanimous pass
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5.01: Health Awareness in the cafeteria food court.
Unanimous Pass
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5.02: Sustainability
Unanimous Pass
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8.01:cal grant age discrimination
Unanimous Pass
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8.02: Federal Financial Aid age discrimination
Unanimous Pass
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8.03: Responsibility in financial aid disbursement
Unanimous Pass
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9.01: Guiding values for funding California Community Colleges
Unanimous Pass
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9.02: full time equivalent to students funding
Unanimous Pass
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12.01: advisor identification card
Unanimous Pass
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AIMEE MOVES TO EXTEND TIME BY 20 MINUTES DIETER SECONDS THE MOTION 10 YEAS 3 NAYS
3 ABSTAIN.PASSES
17.01:flyers responsibilities
Unanimous Pass
17.02: Gangnam style fundraiser
Unanimous Pass
18.01: Integration of the Region leaders council
Unanimous Pass
19.01: Child Care Center Funding
Unanimous Pass
19.02: Promotion for safer sex
Unanimous Pass
19.03: CPR/AED certification required for faculty and staff
Unanimous Pass
19.04: College Public Safety
Unanimous Pass
AIMEE MOVES TO EXTEND TIME BY 10 MINUTES TANA SECONDS THE MOTION. 9 YEAS 5 NAYS 3
ABSTAIN
22.01: Additional Page attached to the syllabi
Went to vote- Abby moves to approve this resolution Tabitha seconds the motion. 4 yeas 8 nays 5 abstain NOT s
supported.
23.01: Student Senate Parliamentarian
Unanimous Pass
23.02: Resolutions debate time
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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
Charlotte asked “all those in favor?” Not supported
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23.03: Procedural Debate.
All those in favor of supporting this resolution? Not supported.
**Please visit www.studentsenateccc.org
VIII.
Committee Reports
3 minutes ea.
Rory: Halloween did not go without a glitch however everyone enjoyed themselves and there were lessons learned for next year’s
event. Thank you to everyone that support and volunteered their efforts and time. I will have a formal public report available
tomorrow in dropbox.
Carter: CCSAA reports due a while ago need to submit them, Thank you Sharon, Me and Charlotte for submitting it. The bylaws state
that you need to submit that a while ago please do that. There is a place on dropbox to put it in. Also if you have any workshop materials please put
in on dropbox, there is a folder for it. Thank you for keeping your fax machine updated please talk to me if you have any changes. Please provide
your CCSAA report in dropbox.
Charlotte: Newsletter is out for November please make sure to visit the website to read what is happening on campus.
Darwin: Second Harvest is approaching quickly and seemingly there are many people onboard with this event. GA is this weekend,
Ivan and I leave tomorrow.
Aimee: Thank you for supporting this resolution project. Having all of your input makes it that much more solid when I go to cast
my vote for all of us. Thank you, again.
Devin: The ICC approved $500.00 for the Faculty and Staff Dinner.
Bobby: Our website is in dire need of updating. Please submit your bios to Darwin so we may get started on this.
Nadine: I was able to reserve the Recital Hall for the M.L.K. event that is going to be held February 27, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30
p.m. there is a reception to follow. There will also be a n essay competition for the Martin Luther King, Jr. scholarship November
2nd through the7th.
Tabitha: Pre-Med meets Thursday at November 8th. Summer from Stanford University will be speaking at the Horticulture
Center, Room 5005 at 6:00 p.m.
IX. Reports (Every other name is Bold for Easy Reading)
Executive Officers, Senators, Advisers report on Senate Activities.
A. Executive Officers
President: Charlotte Achen
Vice President: Laura Hunerberg
Treasurer: Darwin Constantino
Legislative Representative: Aimée Cornett
Student Trustee: Cedar Green
Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan
Watsonville Representative: Abbygale González
Scotts Valley Representative: (Vacant)
B.
C.
Senators-at-Large
Carter Frost
Tana Desandres
Sharon O’Connor
Bobby Buckter
Nadine Assaffat
Tabitha Mahoney
2 minutes ea.
Ivan Sumano – Vargas
Bianca Torres
Joseph Watkins
Rory Schneider
Natasha Wells
Dieter Schmidtmeier
Advisors
5 minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto: Fantastic job on Aimee’s part for providing this information clearly, concise and efficiently. I am so glad
that all of you participated in this matter.
Flor Chacòn: Monday is College and Career night, Please contact me to volunteer or table. Great job Aimee. To
participate in the M.L.K. event please contact Flor or Nadine. Rory great job on the Halloween event, those that attended
really enjoyed themselves.
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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
X.
Agenda Building
SAC event
Writing Center retreat
Pig Race fundraiser
Hurricane Sandy
GA information
Training: Friend in distress
Engineering
5 Minutes
XI. Adjournment
5:36 pm
Student Senate Executive Meeting Agenda
(To be held after the Student Senate Meeting)
XII. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
All present and accounted for
5:42 p.m.
XIII.
Adoption of the Executive Agenda
Darwin moves to approve the agenda for November 1, 2012 Laura seconds the motion. Passes
XIV.
Approval of the Executive Minutes
Abby moves to approve the minutes from October 25, 2012 Aimee seconds the motion. Passes
XV. Regular Business
A. Attendance from Last Meeting
5 Minutes
Nothing to discuss
B. Discussion of Meeting
5 Minutes
Nothing to discuss
C. Discussion of Senate
5 Minutes
There is discussion of voting procedure. From this moment on there will be a show of hands and yea/nay establishment of
votes.
D. Assigning and Updates of Mentors
5Minutes
No new mentors to assign. No reports to give.
XVI.
Advisors Reports
5 Minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto: There were a few requests for reimbursements for the CCSAA conference. Personal expenses are not excused
expenses. There is plenty provided and available to you, though you may not enjoy or like what those meals are, there will not
be any reimbursement for those or the personal items bought at the market.
Flor Chacòn: Thanksgiving event is approaching and there are many excited people out there ready to participate and enjoy
the evening.
XVII.
Executive Agenda Requests
1. Guidelines for Travel reimbursements.
XVIII. Adjournment
6:09 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.
November 8
November 15
November 29 (Watsonville)
December 6
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