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, October 11th, 2012
3:00 pm – 4:40 pm
Student Senate Minutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cabrillo College Student Senate will hold a meeting on Thursday October 11th, 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.
VII B
Joseph moves to approve $700.00 from the 73 Account to purchase a new battery for
the Student Activities Cart. Darwin seconds the motion.
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Passed
VII D
Bobby moves to approve $250.00 from the programs account to purchase ad space in
The Voice, Abby seconds the motion.
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Not Passed
Call to Order
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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
Senators at Large
Bobby Buckter, PRESENT
Tana Desandres: PRESENT
Carter Forest: PRESENT
Sharon O’Connor: PRESENT
Ivan Sumano-Vargas: PRESENT
Bianca Torres, ABSENT
Joseph Watkins: PRESENT
Rory Schneider: ABSENT
Nadine Assaffat: PRESENT
Tabitha Mahoney: ABSENT
Natasha Wells: PRESENT
Dieter Schmidtmeier: PRESENT
Adoption of the Agenda
3 minutes
Darwin moves to approve the agenda for October 11, 2012, Devin seconds the motion. Unanimous
Approval of the Minutes
3 minutes
A. October 4th, 2012
TABLED
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.
President Announcements
5 Minutes
We need to remember to stay respectful to those that may differ in ideals, perspectives and when discussion is going on.
Next meeting is at the Watsonville Campus. We will begin the meeting promptly at 3:30 p.m., please contact Flor for carpooling
needs.
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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
V.
Special Items
Cultural Film Screening Presentation
Info. / Discuss
N. Assaffat
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding an idea of having a cultural film screening being held on Cabrillo’s campus.
STRICKEN
VI.
Old Business
A. Resolution in Support of Prop 30
Info. / Action
C. Green
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of a resolution in support of Prop 30.
The Legislative Committee made language and grammar changes to the resolution proposition 30.
Joseph moves to have the senate approve the language and grammar changes made to the resolution proposition 30 Cedar
seconds the motion. 15 yeas, 1 nay passed
VII.
New Business.
A. Appointment of a New Senator
1. Scotts Valley Representative
3 Minutes for speech, 3 minutes for questions
B.
Battery for SAC Cart
Info. / Action
C. Achen
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $700.00 from the 73 Account to purchase a new battery
for the Student Activities Cart.
The Activities Cart is in need of a new battery after 5+ years.
Joseph moves to approve $700.00 from the 73 Account to purchase a new battery for the Student Activities Cart. Darwin seconds
the motion. 19 yeas, unanimous.
C.
International Student Scholarship
Info. / Action
D. Constantino
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $300.00 from the ___Account for the International
Students Scholarship. Last year’s senate approved this item, however, the purchase requisition was never completed and the
student who was awarded this scholarship is still awaiting the check. TABLED
D.
Transit Coordinators Advertisement
Info. / Action
N. Assaffat
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $250.00 from the Programs Account to purchase an
advertisement in one issue of the Voice to advertise the upcoming Transits Coordinators Workshop.
Are there ways to advertise for less or for free? The ad will run only one day, that is a lot of money and there are better, less
expensive ways to build a better relationship with The Voice.
Bobby moves to approve $250.00 from the programs account to purchase ad space in The Voice, Abby seconds the motion.
2 yeas, 16 nays, 1 abstention.
E.
Cafeteria Renovations Proposal
Info. / Discuss
J. Watkins
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action to approve renovation project plans for the cafeteria, including but not limited to
increasing the visibility of the food services area, change lighting and color of interior, purchase new tables and chairs, alter the
entrance ways and coordinate with the VAPA department for decorations inside and outside of the Cafeteria by students. In
addition to this, the Student Senate yields the decision-making authority to the Café Committee and its members.
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Previous student senate approved the funds to begin this project. This senate now needs to utilize these funds. Joe Nugent
and Flor are working together on interior furnishings. No final decisions have yet been made.
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Joseph moves to move forward with current cafeteria renovations Sharon seconds the motion. 14 yeas, 5 abstain.
F.
College and Career Night
Info. / Discuss.
C. Frost
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding College and Career night that is on November 5th from 6 to 8pm. The Student Senate will
have a table at this event and need senators to volunteer.
A sign-up sheet for volunteers went around the table. We are expecting high school students, their parents and middle school
families as well. There will be catered food. We are asking for canned food donations. This is a perfect opportunity to reach out
to future students. Be visible as the student body and as the senate. Lead by example, show your professionalism and how
commanding you are.
G. I.C.C. Budget Review
Info. / Discuss
I. Sumano-Vargas
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding a review of the I.C.C. Budget.
The ICC General Funds, account 79, is up for discussion. Accounts that are inactive over a year are closed. Those funds go into
the general account for the Inter-Club Council.
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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
VIII.
Committee Reports
3 minutes ea.
Darwin: we are meeting today.
Bobby: Forum is doing great, working diligently.
Tana: Second Harvest is approaching quickly! We are meeting Friday.
Joseph: Meeting with the Bond D committee regarding the Wellness Center, 600 building for “green” material approval.
Carter: Thank you, Laura! Please inform Laura of your committee times/schedules.
Abby: P.R. agreed to help advertise the town hall event and I attended the Watsonville Dream Act event.
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: CCSAA is a week away. Remember, lets finish as strong as we started. There are items the senate
voted on that have yet to be addressed or followed through with. Reminder that next week’s senate meeting is at the Watsonville
campus. The meeting begins promptly at 3:30 p.m.
Vice President: Laura Hunerberg: Thank you to all of the chairs for your committee reports. I am requesting from Ad-Hoc
committee their reports. It helps with having everyone informed about matters.
Treasurer: Darwin Constantino: Web site needs updated Bios and pictures. I need those from you in one week. The budget
committee read through the grant proposals that are 200+ pages. They are awesome!
Legislative Representative: Aimée Cornett
Student Trustee: Cedar Green:
Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan: ICC approved some money. The clubs are doing well and are very active.
Watsonville Representative: Abbygale González: Flyers for SAC event, the Town Hall Meeting, Halloween event and
Thanksgiving Dinner have gone up. I am hoping for more support coming from those students.
Scotts Valley Representative: (Vacant)
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XV.
B.
Senators-at-Large
Carter Frost: I will email out the fax machine schedule. Committees are restricted to the Brown Act and they need to
comply.
Ivan Sumano – Vargas: There is an allied health meeting today.
Tana Desandres
Bianca Torres
Sharon O’Connor
Joseph Watkins
Bobby Buckter:
Rory Schneider
Nadine Assaffat: Saturday there will be a carpool workshop held at New Brighton Middle school from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30.
Natasha Wells
Tabitha Mahoney
Dieter Schmidtmeier
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Advisors
3minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto: If you are carpooling or driving yourself to the airport, we need to know your plans. Grant work: Darwin
you did a great job. That is a lot of work.
Flor Chacòn: Lets finalize the plans to the airport. Think of your Halloween costumes for the Halloween event.
Agenda Building
Charlotte will not be in attendance of the next meeting.
Town Hall
Teleconference
Scholarship
College grants
Sustainability
5 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
Adjournment:
4:09 p.m.
Student Senate Executive Meeting Agenda
(To be held after the Student Senate Meeting)
XVI.
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
4:19 p.m.
XVII.
Adoption of the Executive Agenda
Darwin moves to approve the agenda for October 11, 2012, Abby seconds the motion. UNANIMOUS
XVIII. Approval of the Executive Minutes
THERE ARE NO MINUTES TO APPROVE
A.
Attendance from Last Meeting
NOTHING TO DISCUSS
5 Minutes
B.
Creating Social Justice Committee
Info. / Action
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the executive board approval of a Social Justice Ad-Hoc committee.
It could help keep events for MLK and the social justice organized. If we could build a committee of dedicated students it is a
great idea. Get an essay and criteria together and send it out. Plan along side Yaming Shin. Having a formal committee is
appealing and helps with organization. Sesario has concerns with having so many projects running. Seeing too many of the same
students taking on the responsibilities. Remember the SAC event is HUGE. Getting the clubs involved could help shift some of
the weight of these events.
Cedar moves to approve the creation of Social Justice Committee Devin seconds the motion. 6 yeas unanimous
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XXI.
Discussion of Meeting
5 Minutes
Charlotte: The meeting went well.
D. Discussion of Senate
5 Minutes
The senate is doing a good job. Everyone seems focused.
E. Assigning and Updates of Mentor
5Minutes
Darwin: Dieter, he is set up and ready to get involved.
Advisors Reports
5 Minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto: spoke on the above matters
Flor Chacòn: schedule is freeing up and will be more available to schedule meeting times. Please just send an email in order to
do so.
Executive Agenda Requests
Adjournment
4:40 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.
October 18th (Watsonville)
November 1st
November 15th (3 -4pm)
December 6th
October 25th
November 8th
November 29th(Watsonville)
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