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: 14
Votes needed for simple
Majority vote: 50% + 1 = 8
Votes needed for 2/3 majority: 9
Location:
Aptos Campus
Quad
Date and Time:
Thursday, August 30, 2012
3:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Student Senate Agenda
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cabrillo College Student Senate will hold a meeting on Thursday August 30, 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.
Item
Notable Motions
Yeas
Nays
Abstains Result
VII B
Bianca moves to approve $26,000.00 from the ASCC Savings Account to purchase 31 Day
Metro Passes. Ivan seconds the motion.
13
0
0
1.
Passed
I. Call to Order
1. President: Charlotte Achen, PRESENT
2. Vice President: Laura Hunerberg, PRESENT
3. Treasurer: Darwin Constantino, PRESENT
4. Legislative Representative: Aimeé Cornett, PRESENT
5. Student Trustee: Cedar Green, PRESENT
6. Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan, PRESENT
7. Watsonville Representative: Abbygale Gonzalez, PRESENT
8. Scotts Valley Representative: VACANT
9. Bobby Buckter, PRESENT
10. Tana Desandres: PRESENT
11. Carter Forest: PRESENT
12. Devin Monahan: PRESENT
13. Sharon O’Connor: PRESENT
14. Ivan Sumano-Vargas: PRESENT
15. Bianca Torres, PRESENT
1. Joseph Watkins: PRESENT
2.
3.
4.
5.
II. Adoption of the Agenda
3 minutes
Joseph moves to adopt the agenda, Ivan seconds the motion. 11 yeas, 3 abstain.
III. Approval of the Minutes
3 minutes
1.
August 23, 2012
2.
Darwin moves to approve the minutes as edited, Bobby seconds the motion. 12 yeas, 2 abstain.
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.
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
Mr. Jason Dilly: “I would first like to recommend you put up a sign to advertise what you are doing here. I am here
because I am angry about the gamers in the cafeteria, fireside lounge. They are loud and they take up all of the tables.
What can you do about this problem?” Mr. Dilly spoke with Joseph Watkins prior to this meeting. Joseph has been doing
the footwork in order to resolve this issue. Bobby will sponsor this item for having this placed on the agenda for next week.
Mr. Jimmy Robinson: “I want to see a crosswalk put from the music building to the physical education building. The only
safe place to cross is at the front of the school.” Mr. Robinson spoke with Sesario Escoto.
6.
V. President Announcements
5 Minutes
1. How many of you would like to attend the Community Foundation Santa Cruz meeting September 12 th at 2 p.m.
Where is meeting will be held is unknown at this time. This is inclusive for University California Santa Cruz and
Cabrillo College however it is a public meeting. Five (5) of our students would be great but we if we could have two
(2) or three (3) that is enough. The Community Foundation is looking for the input of these students. If interested
please contact Devin Monahan.
7.
8.
VII. New Business.
A.
Appointment of New Senators
1. Inter-Club Council Chair
2. Scotts Valley Representative
3. 4 Senators-at-Large
3 Minutes for speech, 3 minutes for questions
Nadine sat in on the meeting for the requirements to be a candidate for Senators-at-Large. Rory Schneider sat in the
August 23, 2012 meeting. Rory spoke about how he would be a strong asset to the Student Senate. Rory is drawn to the
culture and philosophy of the town of Santa Cruz, he just completed a four-year tour with the Coast Guard and he cares
for the community. Members of the senate asked questions and Rory answered accordingly.
A vote was taken on Rory’s place in the Student Senate.1
13 yeas, Unanimous.
President, Charlotte Achen swore Rory Schneider in at 3:22 p.m.
B. 31 Day Metro Passes
Info. / Action
B. Torres
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $26,000.00 from the ASCC Savings
Account to purchase 31 Day Metro Passes. After discussing this proposal with the Budget Committee, they feel this
is the best direction and choice for the students at Cabrillo College. The Bus Pass program will not return and this is
the option that allows for students to receive a discounted price for daily use of the pass. The funds will be earned
back from the purchases. This will last for the 2012-2013 school year.
Bianca moves to approve $26,000.00 from the ASCC Account for the purchase of 31-Day Metro Passes, Ivan
seconds the motion. 13 yeas, Unanimous.
C. Student Senate Budget Approval
Info. / Action
D. Constantino
15 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of the Student Senate Budgets for the
2012-2013 school year. This includes the 71 Operating Fund, 72 Student Rep. Fee, and 73 Student Center Fee.
Treasurer, Darwin Constantino chose to go over each account individually. He passed out a copy of the Proposed
Budget for year 2012-2013 from the three (3) accounts 71, 72 and 73. There are two events that will pull from the 72
account that still need approval: CCLC and March-in-March. Vice President, Laura Hunerberg made the point that it
is bad practice to overshoot the budget with the idea that the needed money will come from overflow.
a. 71-Operating Funds: There is a noted correction on page one (1), line five (5): The $30,000.00 is meant to
b.
c.
show on line six (6) under College Wide Support Grants. Proposed changes to Bad Debt/Indirect Charge need
to be reviewed. These accounts need more funding. Last year the mistake of undercutting these accounts was
made. The Budget Committee met and voted unanimously for the amendments. Darwin moves to approve the
71 Operations Budget, Devin seconds the motion. 12 yeas, 1 abstain
72-Student Rep Fee: Darwin moves to approve the 72-Student Rep Fee Budget, Devin seconds the motion. 10
yeas, 1 nay and 3 abstain.
73-Student Center Fee: No Motion.
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.
SAC Event
Info. / Action
A. Cornett
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding a SAC event that could happen in the spring.
This item is continued from the previous Student Senate meeting. The nature of this event is to promote the student
senate and the SAC card. The event is proposed to take place in the Crocker Theater next March. Flor is in contact
with the director at Crocker. Whether you vote for or against this item you will be required to participate in some way
at some point.
Aimee moves for this item to become an event, Tana seconds the motion.
*There will be a roll call vote. This is when the vice president will call each member of the senate individually and they
will callout their vote. 11 yeas, 3 nays.
Laura Hunerberg
Aimee Cornett
Cedar green
Devin Monahan
Abby Gonzales
Carter frost
Sharon O'Connor
Tana DeSandres
Bianca Torres
Ivan Sumano
Bobby Buckter
E.
Bookstore Items
Info. / Discuss.
C. Achen
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding purchasing some remaining items that the bookstore would like to sell us.
The bookstore has donated many items to the Student Senate for our raffles and contests. The bookstore would like
to offer the senate to purchase dated items at a discounted rate. The discussion from the members is that there ought
to be a plan for the use of the goods before buying them. That the senate still holds donated items that have no use,
there isn’t enough storage space and that the money used for this could be better spent.
This item will not be returning as an Action Item in next week’s meeting.
F.
I.
Student Senate Meeting Norms Part 2
Info. / Action
C. Achen
30 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding continuing the creation of our meeting norms. Committees
broke into groups to discuss the lists that were created in the previous meeting, August 23, 2012. Conclusion: Part 3
of Meeting Norms will be the following Student Senate Meeting, September 6, 2012.
Committee Reports
3 minutes ea.
Bookstore Committee: The most important topic is that there is a possible outsourcing coming. That is bad for the
Student Senate. A large sum of money is contributed from the bookstore. Cabrillo students will be
unemployed. This
is something to be aware of, especially since if outsourcing becomes imperative and
suppliers won't include funds for the Senate in their quote, the school may let that happen.
Region 4 Meeting: Elections were made and Aimee Cornett is the elect Treasurer. Saturday, September 1
The SAC East building will hold the teleconference to elect the Chair for Region 4.
Constitution and Bylaws Committee: First meeting will be Friday, August 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the SAC East Bld.
Voter Registration Committee: Will be held next week. There are conflicts with everyone’s schedules.
Welcome Week Committee: Meeting Friday, August 31 at 1:00 p.m.
Retreat Committee: Meeting Friday, August 31 at 2:00 p.m.
Budget Committee: Meeting Tuesday, September 4 at 3:00 p.m.
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
P.R. Committee: Meeting September 7 at 1:00 p.m.
IX. Delta Representative Report:
5 minutes
X. Reports (Every other name is Bold for Easy Reading):
2 minutes
Executive Officers, Senators, Advisers report on Senate Activities.
A. Executive Officers
President: Charlotte Achen1. There was no edits to be made to the 2012-2013 year goals, made at the retreat. Charlotte passed out final draft
goals to everyone.
2. There is no school Monday due to Labor Day so the agenda will be posted tomorrow, please have all requests in
before then.
3. “The Student Senate” sign and A-frame were left out over night. That is an oversight that cannot happen again.
The A-frame was borrowed and we cannot afford to add that cost to the cost of replacing the sign. All of us are
busy balancing many tasks, I ask that we be more careful.
Vice President: Laura Hunerberg:
I have been with the Senate for one year as of today's meeting and have loved the time I've spent here so far and am
looking forward to the year to come.
Committee reports are due today. But since it's the first time, please get them to me as soon as possible.
Treasurer: Darwin Constantino:
Congratulations to Rory on joining the Student Senate. Thank you for approving the budget. I would like to commend
my budget committee. They worked smart and diligently.
Legislative Representative: Aimée Cornett
Thank you for approving the event to take place next spring. I am very excited and I believe we will be able to pull it
off successfully.
Student Trustee: Cedar Green- Nothing to report.
Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan
Devin will be meeting with Flor, Ivan and Sharon. The First meeting will be Wednesday, September 5 th at 3 p.m. SAC
West room 202.
Watsonville Representative: Abbygale González
Abby made a visit to the Watsonville campus and is currently committing to office days and hours.
Scotts Valley Representative: (Vacant)
B. Senators-at-Large
Carter Frost:
Schedules are in flux, please contact Carter as soon as possible with your availability to help with assisting with the
fax machine. Remember this was an item we voted on so please offer some amount of time.
Sharon O’Connor:
Please keep the walkways, corners and desk areas free of clutter, chairs, boxes, potentially anything that can make it
more challenging for wheelchair access.
Tana Desandres: Nothing to report at this time.
Bianca Torres: Nothing to report at this time.
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
Ivan Sumano-Vargas: As Treasurer for the ICC made an Excel spreadsheet for what is projected for year 20122013. It will be available for everyone through DropBox.
Joseph Watkins: Congratulations to Rory for joining the student senate. All of us are here to help you succeed.
There is continuous conversation with instructors to help promote Prop 30 and encouragement to vote.
Bobby Buckter: Nothing to report at this time.
Rory Schneider: Nothing to report at this time.
C. Advisors
5 minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto:
Thank you for passing item B. The leadership class is has four (4) seats available. All College Day was a success
everyone did a great job. The faculty was impressed to see you so formally as a group they should take seriously.
SAC Event: this is not an event to take lightly. There is a lot of work to make this a success for everyone. It is
reiterated that those that did not vote for this event you still must find a way to participate since as a senate we are all
a team and need to support each other. Though the Food Pantry is only open on Fridays there will be meals already
together and packaged for students as needed throughout the week. I wish all of you a great semester.
Flor Chacòn
Excited about working with such a great group of students and what will come from the hard work this semester.
Welcome week is approaching and all of us need to stay on top of tasks and responsibilities. Devin is the chair for the
Inter-Club Council and Ivan is Inter-Club Council Treasurer. I will be hosting a workshop for treasurers and for the
advisors of clubs. The leadership conference is approaching as well. Try to figure out how you would like to help in
assisting Aimee with this big project.
XI. Agenda Building
5 Minutes
Issue with noise and crowding in the Fire Side Lounge
Bus Pass update- Cedar Green sponsored that item.
Complete Meeting Norms exercise.
XII. Adjournment
4:45 p.m.
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.
Student Senate Executive Meeting Agenda
(To be held after the Student Senate Meeting)
XIV.
Call to Order
A. Roll Call
17.
18. President: Charlotte Achen, PRESENT
19. Vice President: Laura Hunerberg, PRESENT
20. Treasurer: Darwin Constantino, PRESENT
21. Legislative Representative: Aimeé Cornett, PRESENT
22. Student Trustee: Cedar Green, PRESENT
23. Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan, PRESENT
24. Watsonville Representative: Abbygale Gonzalez, PRESENT
XV. Adoption of the Executive Agenda
Darwin moves to approve the agenda, Devin seconds the motion. 5 yeas, unanimous.
XVI.
Approval of the Executive Minutes
Laura moves to approve the minutes as edited from August 23, 2012. Darwin seconds the motion. 5 yeas, unanimous.
XVII.
Regular Business
A. Discussion of Meeting
20 Minutes
Sesario: Think of ways of managing your discussion time with the public when they come to participate.
Everyone had positive/similar comments about the student senate meeting. It went well and it was productive.
B. Discussion of Senate
10 Minutes
Nothing new to discuss at this time.
C. Assigning and Updates of Mentors
10 Minutes
Rory needs a mentor. Right now the mentors in place are overseeing two students apiece. Cedar volunteered to
mentor Rory. We ought to start looking at those who are ready to move into that position. Senators who
understand the goings on of the senate well enough, even if they are new, may be up for consideration as mentors.
XVIII. Advisors Reports
5 Minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto
CSAW, there is enough funding for the two senators that dropped out. Please contact me if you are still interested in
attending.
Flor Chacòn:
Please come to my office for your emergency release form to attend any of the conferences.
XIX.
XX.
Executive Agenda Requests
Adjournment
5:01 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.
August 30th (Aptos, in Quad)
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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