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: 18
Votes needed for simple
majority vote: 50% + 1 = 10
Votes needed for 2/3 majority: 12
Location:
Aptos Campus
SAC East Room 225
Date and Time:
Thursday, September 27th, 2012
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 September 27th, 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 – 3:00
A. Roll Call
President: Charlotte Achen, ABSENT
Vice-President: Laura Hunerberg, PRESENT
Treasurer: Darwin Constantino, PRESENT
Legislative Representative: Aimee Cornett, PRESENT
Student Trustee: Cedar Green, PRESENT
Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan, ABSENT
Watsonville Representative: Abbygale Gonzalez, PRESENT
Scotts Valley Representative: VACANT
Senators at Large
Nadine Assafat: PRESENT
Bobby Buckter: PRESENT
Tana DeSandres: PRESENT
Carter Frost: PRESENT
Tabitha Mahoney: PRESENT
Sharon O’Connor: PRESENT
Ivan Sumano-Vargas: ABSENT
Rory Schneider: PRESENT
Joseph Watkins: PRESENT
Bianca Torres: PRESENT
Natacha Wells: PRESENT
II.
III.
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Adoption of the Agenda
i. New Business Item E: Bylaws revisions stricken,
ii. New Business Item G: ICC Budget Review Postponed
iii. Moved by Darwin, Seconded by Nadine, Unanimously passed 14/0/0
Approval of the Minutes
A. September 20th, 2012
B. Edits:
a. Natacha is the Membership director of AGS
b. Tabitha is the ICC rep for AGS and the President of the Pre Med Club
c. Bobby is adding more to his committee report
d. SLO Committee Report: spelling of “assessed”
3 minutes
3 minutes
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.
V.
President Announcements
5 Minutes
a. Charlotte is out sick and will be back next week. Vice President Hunerberg will be chairing the meeting today.
VI. Special Items
A. Social Justice Conference
Info. / Action
N. Assaffat
15 Minutes
a. This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $5,000.00 from the ___ Account for the
Social Justice Conference. This item will also be voted on by a roll-call vote.
b. Yaming Shen came and presented to the Senate regarding the Seventh Annual Social Justice Conference,
noting that students drive the program and their involvement is the most important aspect. There was concern
over the fiscal discrepancies between the agenda ($5,000), the RFF ($4,500) and last year’s contribution
($3,000). It was discussed that last year, the Cabrillo Foundation funded the better part of the conference, with
the Student Senate showing their support. This year, the Foundation gave advanced notice that they would be
unable to contribute to the conference. The coordinators were advised to come to the Senate for funding.
Further concern surrounded last year’s still outstanding funds. Last year the funds were split, $1,250 each from
Conferences and Lecture Series. The budget Committee recommends that the whole amount come from the
Programs account. (Time extended five minutes 10/3/0). Joseph Watkins moves to approve $3,000 from the
Programs account to fund the Social Justice Conference. Darwin Constantino Seconds. Roll Call Vote:
all who are present approve. 14/0/0
VII. New Business.
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A.
Appointment of New Senators
1. Scotts Valley Representative
2. 1 Senator-at-Large
3 Minutes for speech, 3 minutes for questions
B.
Halloween Event
Info. / Action
R. Schneider
10 Minutes
a. This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $1,500.00 from the ___ Account to
hold a Halloween event. This item will also be voted on by a roll-call vote.
b. This Post-Apocalyptic themed event will take place on Wednesday, October 31. It is slated to include movies
playing in the Cafeteria all day (some of which may be made by the Performing Arts Collective), a costume
contest, a pumpkin carving contest, and themed cardboard cut outs of skylines and decorations. Several
Clubs have also showed interest in this event and will be participating and helping. This may serve as a SAC
incentive event. Rory is seeking committee members to help him with this, if you are interested, please see
Rory or Laura. Nadine Assafat moves to approve $500 from the Cultural Events Account to fund the
Halloween event. Darwin Constantino seconds. Motion is approved 14/0/0
C.
EOPS / CARE Holiday Celebration
Info. / Action
N. Assaffat
5 Minutes
a. This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $1,700.00 from the ___ Account for
the EOPS / CARE Holiday Celebration.
b. (Time extended by 5 minutes 12/0/0) [Program chair David and assistant Veronica. Came to present] This
event is a holiday celebration for disadvantaged students and their families. The faculty and staff “adopt” a
family and donate gifts. The whole event is projected to be about $5,000, most of which comes from donations
since the EOPS program was cut 40% in the past year and has no funding to cover an event like this. The
Senate funds will go to catering the event. The Budget committee recommends to fund the whole $1,700
because this is a great example of what the Senate should be funding, and the group is asking less than 50%
of their entire cost. Joseph Watkins moves to approve $1,700 from the Programs account to fund the
EOPS holiday event. Seconded by Abby. Motion passes 14/0/0. It is mentioned that help would be greatly
appreciated setting up in the Cafeteria on December 7.
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
D.
Resolution in Support of Prop 30
Info. / Action
C. Green
5 Minutes
a. This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of a resolution in support of Prop 30.
b. The Governing Board approved of a resolution in support of Prop 30 and Student Trustee Cedar Green felt
that the Student Senate should follow suit. Joseph Watkins moves to approve that the ASCC supports the
Resolution in support of Prop 30, Nadine Assafat seconds the motion. Carter Frost moves to amend the
motion to say: We the ASCC Student Senate support Prop 30. Abby Gonzales seconds the motion.
Amendment passes 12/3/0, main motion passes 130/1
E.
Bylaws Revisions
Info. / Action
L. Hunerberg
a. This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding Student Senate Bylaws Revisions.
b. This item was stricken from the agenda.
F.
Voter Registration Tabling
Info. / Discuss.
B. Torres
5 Minutes
a. This item is up for discussion regarding Voter Registration Tabling.
b. Tabling for Voter Registration began on Monday. It was suggested by Cedar Green that we start informing
classes about Prop 30 and tabling. The pint of having the Senate formally support t Prop 30 is to use that to
strengthen the support behind the proposition here on campus. Bianca Torres and Cedar Green hope that
everyone can help at some point so that there is someone tabling all day Monday to Thursday.
G.
I.C.C. Budget Review
Info. / Discuss.
I. Sumano-Vargas
a. This item is up for discussion regarding a review of the I.C.C. Budget.
b. This item was postponed.
25 Minutes
5 Minutes
VIII. Committee Reports
3 minutes ea.
a.
SAC Committee will be meeting 1:30 on Friday, September 28, 2012.
b.
Second Harvest Committee will be having their first meeting on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 12:30.
c.
Budget Committee will continue having meetings every Tuesday from 3:00-5:00.
d.
Cafeteria Renovations committee Joseph Watkins spoke with Joe Nugent about Cafeteria Renovations and,
once more information is given, regular meetings will begin.
e.
Forum Committee will hold its first meeting on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 3:30.
f.
Voter Registration Committee will be creating a list for people to sign up for tabling as often as possible, and
will be working on writing letters.
g.
Public Relations Committee will continue having meetings Fridays at 2:30.
IX. Delta Representative Report
5 minutes
X. 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: Absent
Vice President: Laura Hunerberg: no report
Treasurer: Darwin Constantino; the website is being updated, as well as the roster. A short bio and picture need to
be submitted by all senators. A picture can be emailed in or Flor can take one for you. Business cards are ready
to go, Print smith has been contacted. Everyone needs to check the info on the business cards with Darwin. A
plan for Thanksgiving is ready to go and will be explained in a presentation at the next meeting. Committee
meeting will begin soon. ICC general fund transfers have been made, as well as allocations to the Drama, Art,
and Dance department. The due date for the College Wide Support Grants is October 1, 2012 and the budget
Committee will be working on these in depth as soon as they come in.
Legislative Representative: Aimée Cornett: Will be holding a SAC meeting 1:30 on Friday September 28, 2012.
Would like to start tabling for SAC Event, and SAC Challenge. Region Four meeting on Saturday September 29,
2012 at 10:00 am. Will be attending the SSACC meeting.
Student Trustee: Cedar Green: no report
Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan: Absent
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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: no report
Scotts Valley Representative: (Vacant)
B.
Senators-at-Large
Carter Frost: Fax machine. New Senators please come talk to me about this.
Ivan Sumano-Vargas: Absent
Tana DeSandres: no report
Bianca Torres: no report
Sharon O’Connor: no report
Joseph Watkins: Feels we should continue forward and bring a resolution to General Assembly regarding prop 30.
Recommends that meeting norms are reviewed, especially regarding deferring to the authority of the chair, and
that the Parliamentary Procedure booklet is read through. Good job Rory on the Halloween Committee. Looks
forward to the Voter Registration Committee. Encourages all to be sure to utilize clubs and AGS – that’s what
they’re there for.
Bobby Buckter: Recently lost his iPad (thankfully found it), suggests looking into the GPS software so this doesn’t
happen again/we’re better prepared if it does.
Rory Schneider: Will try to have first Halloween Committee Meeting on Thursday September 4, 2012 at 2:00.
Nadine Assaffat: Enjoyed attending the California Federation of Teachers workshop on Monday, learned more about
Prop 30, and 32. Met faculty and staff from different school districts. Is working on the Transit Corridors Project
has talked to Mesa, The Bike Co-Op and the Cabrillo Green Step.
Natacha Wells: Happy to be here, has been writing notes down so she understands Parliamentary Procedure. Is
ready to be assigned to committees.
Tabitha Mahoney: no report
C.
Advisors
5 minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto: When saying “Point of Order,” remember that the chair is going to rule on that point. You must be
recognized by the chair, who will clarify the point; do not talk to each other. When planning any Halloween
Contests be clear that Faculty and Staff are welcome to join if we would like to include them. If faculty and staff
are to be included schedule contest between 12:00-1:00. Excited we are working together on this event. Talk to
Sesario about withdrawing motions and questions about Robert’s Rules of Order. Why is a roll call vote
necessary? CCSSAA is coming up; we’re all set to go paperwork-wise. Be sure to anticipate your homework,
we’ll be gone all weekend. The phone numbers on the contact list must be open and public. If you choose not to
use your personal number on the contact sheet or your business card, figure out how to use the Senate phone
and check it regularly! Numbers on your business cards must be on the public contact sheet. Very proud of the
efficiency of the meeting, Laura did a great job! I will encourage Charlotte to share the gavel and have everyone
chair a meeting, then we can all understand how difficult it is.
Flor Chacòn: Looking forward to the Halloween Event. Sent an email to everyone about having a quick meeting with
Sesario or me with each of you about your leadership and the challenges you face. These will be looking 15-20
minute confidential meetings. Be sure to make your appointment. I have noticed tension on the Senate; “agree to
disagree” means you have to listen to each other and exchange points of view. Show you are listening by asking
clarifying questions and actually caring about the answer. I encourage you to listen and exchange points of view
instead of arguing. As soon as you feel yourself getting frustrated, you won’t be able to objectively participate in
the conversation, and should just take a step back. Fake getting a text or something but remove yourself from
the conversation since the other person is probably feeling the same way. There’s never a “right way” – all
positions are based on a limited point of view. We go with the majority here, that’s a democracy. Know that if you
feel a certain way, a hundred other people on campus probably do as well. Form your own ideas based on the
points of view of others, let it sink in over the weekend, and then let the whole issue go! Rory is doing a great job
with Halloween.
XI. Agenda Building
a.
Committee Review
b.
Carpooling to workshop
c.
Thanksgiving Presentation
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5 Minutes
L. Hunerberg
(20)
B. Buckter
(10)
D. Constantino (10)
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
d.
e.
f.
XII. Adjournment
Forum committee Report
SAC Tabling
Props 30, 32, 38
B. Buckter
A. Cornett
B. Buckter
(10)
(5)
(25)
4:26 pm
Student Senate Executive Meeting Minutes
(To be held after the Student Senate Meeting)
XIII. Call to Order – 4:35
A. Roll Call
President: Charlotte Achen, ABSENT
Vice-President: Laura Hunerberg, PRESENT
Treasurer: Darwin Constantino, PRESENT
Legislative Representative: Aimee Cornett, PRESENT
Student Trustee: Cedar Green, PRESENT
Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan, ABSENT
Watsonville Representative: Abbygale Gonzalez, PRESENT
Scotts Valley Representative: VACANT
XIV. Adoption of the Executive Agenda
a. Moved by Cedar Green, seconded by Abby Gonzales 4/0/0
XV. Approval of the Executive Minutes
a. Moved by Abby Gonzales, seconded by Darwin Constantino 3/0/1
XVI. Regular Business
A. Discussion of Meeting
20 Minutes
a. It’s hard to run a meeting! Good job all around, though it is important to defer to the authority of the chair and
accept their decisions. We might want to look into clarifying in the bylaws as to who would be the
parliamentarian in the case of the Vice President acting as chair. All motions need to be acknowledged by
the chair in all instances. This means you can’t call “point of order” and continue talking right away – nor can
anyone else jump in to explain the point. The chair will decide and make a ruling, conferring with the
parliamentarian if need be. For the next meeting, the president should remind everyone in her
announcements that they all must be recognized before they go further than “Point of …”
b. Cedar Green was unsure of the definition of a resolution and so came with the one the Governing board had
done with the intent of the Senate using the same one. Sesario notes it is important to follow agenda items
to the T. We are encouraged to bring back the item with a formal resolution that students can read/look up to
see our support. Since this is a ballot item, Aimee Cornett feels this should be a private vote.
c. Drop Box needs to be better organized; we need to ensure that all items are readily available. Darwin
Constantino and Aimee Cornett will work with Sesario and For to see that this happens.
B. Discussion of Senate
10 Minutes
a. Flor addressed in her report the tension currently surrounding the Senate and the suggestion of meetings
with her and Sesario to discuss personal feelings about this confidentially. it is important for us as an
executive board to lead by example and take a deep breath! What we do her is important, but it’s not life or
death. If we are able to recognize that and exemplify taking everything with a grain of salt, we can help to
lower the pressure and tension we’re feeling. As soon as you feel frustrated, stop the conversation and
remove yourself because it will only escalate. Try to be as understanding and patient as possible, while at
the same time knowing that you can’t change others or control everything – remember that and let it all go!
C. Assigning and Updates of Mentors
10 Minutes
a. Cedar will continue to check in with Rory.
b. It is important to include everyone by reaching out and asking others to join. Pino alto lunch together with
our gift cards? Possibly a Senate game day, bowling, a movie night/video games.
XVII.Advisors Reports
5 Minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto: no report
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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
Flor Chacòn: no report
Executive Agenda Requests
a. Reviewing absences from last week and this. Returning “Reviewing Absences” to the agenda
Adjournment
5:10 pm
XVIII.
XIX.
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 4th
November 8th
October 11th
November 15th
October 18th (Watsonville)
November 29th (Watsonville)
October 25th
December 6th
November 1st
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