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 = 9
Votes needed for 2/3 majority: 10
Location:
Aptos Campus
Outside SAC East and West
Date and Time:
Thursday, March 1st 2012
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Student Senate Minutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cabrillo College Student Senate held a meeting on Thursday March 1st 2012. These are the
minutes reflective of that meeting.
Item
Motion
Yeas
Nays
Abstains
Result
IX B
Motion to approve $5,000.00 from the Programs Account to help
in the costs of renovating the Athletic Training Room.
12
1
0
Passed
13
0
0
Passed
13
0
0
Passed
IX C
Motion to approve supporting bringing back the bus pass program
IX D
Motion to approve $200 from the Student Rep Account to pay for a lunch
when the CCCSAA Advisors come to visit in June.
I.
Call to Order at 3:06pm
A. Roll Call
Executive Officers
President: Charlotte Achen- Present
Treasurer: Joseph Gomez- Present
Student Trustee: Joseph Watkins- Present
Watsonville Representative: (vacant)
Vice President: Oleksii Chuiko- Present
Legislative Representative: Gaby Avila- Present
Inter-Club Council Chair: Ivan Sumano-Vargas- Present
Scotts Valley Representative: (vacant)
Senators-At-Large
Stephanie Petrillo- Present
Sharon O’Connor- Present
Chris Steele- Present
Steven Culver- Present
Laura Hunerberg- Present
Darwin Constantino- Present
James Williams- Present
Sarah Davies- Present
Advisors
Sesario Escoto-Present
Flor Chacon- Present
II.
Adoption of the Agenda
3 minutes
Special Item A will be postponed until the presenter has arrived, at which time the item will be next on the agenda. New
Business Item C will be presented by Senator Culver, not Senator Davies. New Business Item E will be tabled. New
Business Item I will be tabled.
Trustee Watkins moves to approve the agenda, and Senator Constantino seconds the motion. The agenda is approved
unanimously by a vote of 13 yeas.
III.
Approval of the Minutes
3 minutes
A. February 23rd, 2012
Few edits were made, and Vice President Chuiko moves to approve the minutes, and Trustee Watkins
seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously by a vote of 13 yeas.
IV.
Public Comments
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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 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.
Summer Maorini was present to briefly discuss the foreclosure crisis in America. She stated that 84% of homes foreclosed
upon have been done illegally. To bring this matter to the attention of the students, there will be a Foreclosure March on
March 11th, at 1pm at the Santa Cruz clock tower. You can email occupyhope2012@gmail.com for more information.
Joseph Watkins spoke on behalf of Caitlin Slay, an UCSC alum, a current Cabrillo Horticulture student, and the Speaking
Tour Coordinator for the Semillas Tzucacab Project. She spoke with Joseph and below is an excerpt of the email Joseph
sent out regarding a presentation Caitlin would like to give at Cabrillo.
We are hoping to involve the overall community of Santa Cruz, but within Cabrillo College, we are interested in reaching out to
Chicano/Latino students, international students, and the Environmental Science and Horticulture Departments.
Just to give you a brief summary, Semillas is a photo documentary project taking place in Tzucacab, Yucatan, Mexico. It is facilitated by
an Environmental Studies graduate student, Devon Sampson, who is conducting his dissertation in Mexico currently, and a UCSC Art
Alumnus, Chelsea Wills. The photography aspect of this project was executed by five recent high school graduates residing in Tzucacab.
The photographs they took as part of Semillas can be understood as snapshots of one summer’s work in one town, and all of the
moments captured exist in the tension between respect for the traditions of their community and concern for the challenges that they
face.
In April, Semillas will be presenting at two events at UCSC and giving a small lecture at UC Berkeley. We would also like to present at
Cabrillo during this speaking tour, and the available dates we have are Sunday April 15th in the evening, or Tuesday April 17th in the
daytime. The presentation would compose of two of the five youth researchers from the Yucatan presenting on their experience doing
photography, as well as research on biodiversity and food sovereignty in their community. It will include photographs and video they
have been working on, and be accompanied by the same large-scale photo exhibition they presented to their town. In addition, Chelsea
and Devon will speak on their experience creating this project.
The two Mexican students coming to the bay area, Leonor and Jiminez, have shown a commitment to investigating what their lives look
like. They live in a small Mayan town where the main livelihood is farming but that is changing. Their parents work in agriculture. They
know where they are from. They know what comprises the place that raised them. As Leonor and Jiminez become adults and ask the
questions that young adults throughout the world ask about what to do with their lives, we have had the honor to listen to them explain
how and where they plan to go while being from somewhere real. The decision to bring Leonor and Jiminez comes from a hope and an
understanding that movements to re-imagine our future exist on multiple scales at once. They have presented to their community and to
a larger audience of people in their state. These experiences have prepared them to present to an even larger audience in California. We
hope through this trip we offer them a chance to participate in a larger movement for social change. We hope to give them an experience
where their voices are heard in new ways. We hope to support them as their view of the world expands and challenges them. This is one
of the best ways we can think to do this.
In order to make the California speaking tour for Semillas happen, we have to raise $5238. These costs encompass obtaining visas for
the Mexican students, plane tickets for them and the creators of the project, food, lodging, transportation, in California, etc. We are
coming closer to our goal every day; I have raised $1900 through resources at UCSC, we have also applied for several grants and
currently have a private donation fundraiser that is helping with these costs. However, we would like to apply for funds through Cabrillo if
we were to present there, so that would need to be a conversation to have in the near future as well.
We look forward to your support and collaboration, I am available most readily by email, but can also be reached at the phone numbers
listed below. If you would like me to attend a Student Senate meeting to discuss this project in person, let me know ahead of time and I
will gladly arrange to be there. I have attached a project proposal for further information regarding the Semillas project as well. I hope to
hear from you soon!
V.
Announcements
5 Minutes
VI.
Special Items
A. Emergency Loan Program Presentation
15 Minutes
Rachel Spencer spoke to the senate about the emergency loan program. Currently on campus there is a Women’s
Success Program that is administered rom counselors and teachers who know the students. This program provides
emergency needs for women. They overlooked the men, and realize that, so they are also looking for funds to
support the men as well that may need emergency help. Also, need is still there to add more funds into the program
which will allow for more emergency student loans to be taken out. These loans have been 100% paid-back as the
money is already coming from Financial Aid by the time the student’s take out the loan, and the loan is repaid
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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
immediately upon disbursement from Financial Aid. The program is in need of 25,000 to make this a fully-sustainable
program. A proposal will be brought up at the next meeting to assist the funding of this program.
VII.
Committee Reports
3 minutes per committee
SCCCC and the board met on Friday and held an extraordinary meeting, discussing the task force recommendations and
why they are making them. Talk to Joseph Watkins and Laura Hunerburg if you want further information on this. They
are planning to put together a presentation on this.
The Cafeteria Renovation will be starting soon and the first meeting will be tomorrow (Friday) at 1pm.
Faculty Senate met on Tuesday. At this meeting, it was brought to light about the seriousness of what we need to deal
with in the years to come. The state is cutting another $150 million in community college funding. 22% of the student fee
is covered by the student currently, and the rest is covered by the state . The DPSP space will go to the stem grant; the
stroke center, faculty and DSPS will all be working in one place. The matrix is set up to create a ranking system for each
department to determine what programs should be cut. In the past, we weren’t talking about cutting entire programs, but
now we are. For non-2-year-programs, much notice is not needed to cut the program, but if full time faculty is involved,
there must be a 1 year notice given.
Elections committee met and today is officially when we will start receiving applications. We will accept applications
March 1- April 20th , Friday, at 3pm. Debates are scheduled for May 1 st and May 2nd. Positions will have 2 minute videos
online. For contestant positions, campaigning runs April 17- May 4th. Orientation is April 16th for everyone who is running,
at 5pm. Elections will be May 5-11th, offline and online. Right now the committee is planning on having help from clubs for
the voting. The winners will be announced on May 17 th, at the second-to-last meeting of the semester.
CPC met and talked about the matrix. The full time student count has dropped at Cabrillo, and now they can lay off more
faculty because we have less students. Cabrillo got a grant for the 800 building and also a $1 million contribution to be
used as scholarship money. They will be cutting a FAFSA person.
March in March is Monday! The 5am helpers include Chris, Sharon, Laura, Darwin, Ivan and Charlotte.
PR Committee met last Friday. The Facebook page is now updated, new and improved, and will be run by Stephanie.
Ideas for elections were brainstormed, and Carter set up a YouTube account so we can put videos on there. SAC club
promotion was also discussed, and it was decided that the committee will help AGS with advertising the blood drive. The
next meeting is tomorrow, Friday, at 1pm.
SPRAC met and discussed reducing IDAs, and reducing IT.
Governing board met and discussed reductions and cuts. An idea of considering integrating a program to replace Web
Advisor that will create a mock schedule for students to help assist you with your schedule. It will look at conflicting times,
and also be able to guide you as to which courses meet the requirements for your educational plan. An email was sent
from Joseph Watkins discussing the agenda for the governing board. The agenda will be posted online, and the next
meeting in on Monday. If you have something to discuss, let Joseph know.
VIII.
Old Business
IX.
New Business.
A. Appointment of New Senators
1. Scotts Valley Representative
2. Watsonville Representative
3. 4 Senator-at-Large Positions
None
B.
3 min. for Speech, 3 min. for Questions
Athletic Training Room Renovation
Info. / Action
C. Steele
15 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $5,000.00 from the Programs Account to
help in the costs of renovating the Athletic Training Room. This currently serves 50-60 students on a daily basis and
has not been renovated in over 40 years.
Mark, the head athletic trainer and kinesiology teacher here at Cabrillo was present to discuss this topic. The current
space is very small and unsafe. All athletics use this, and the new space cannot be used yet because we do not have
the funds to support it. The goal now is for athletics and adaptive physical education to share this new weight room. A
private donor has put in about $10-15,000 and we still need about $25,000. The budget committee recommended this
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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
approval, and Senator Steele was present at the facility today, stating the current room was very crowded. InterClub
Council Chair Sumano-Vargas moves to approve $5,000.00 from the Programs Account to help in the costs of
renovating the Athletic Training Room, and Treasurer Gomez seconds the motion. It was discussed how the
athletics department is growing and that this facility will help with rehabilitation. It was called to question by
Legislative Representative Avila and went to vote based on a vote of 12 yeas, 1 nay. This item was passed by a
vote of 12 yeas, 1 nay.
C.
Bus Pass Program
Info. / Action
S. Culver
15 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the student senate’s support on bringing back the bus pass
program.
It was discussed how bringing back a bus pass program could save the students additional money. Some senators
informally surveyed students at the bus stop to gather information about the use of buses. Multiple proposals have
been created that the bus pass committee will discuss. They plan to come to the senate with a recommendation of
which proposal they would like to approach the Metro with. Senator Culver moves to approve the senate’s support
on bringing back the bus pass program, and Legislative Representative Avila seconds the motion. It was discussed
that this will be for the fall 2012 semester. Some senators were concerned about bus overcrowding. This item was
called to question and went to vote based on an approval of 10 yeas, 2 nays. The senate was unanimously in
approval of supporting the bus pass program, by a vote of 13 yeas.
D.
CCCSAA Advisors Visit
Info. / Action
F. Chacòn
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $200.00 from the Student Rep. Account to
pay for a lunch for when the CCCSAA Advisors come to visit in June.
This would be used for the CCCSAA advisors for when they come and visit the college. It would provide them
something simple for lunch. Senator Davies moves to approve $200 from the Student Rep Account to pay for a
lunch when the CCCSAA Advisors come to visit in June, and InterClub Council Chair Sumano-Vargas seconds the
motion. This item is passed unanimously by a vote of 13 yeas.
E.
Dry Cleaning for Mascot
Info. / Action
I. Sumano-Vargas
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $300.00 from the ___ Account to fund
continuous dry cleanings of our mascot.
This item has been tabled.
F.
Budget Review
Info. / Discuss.
J. Watkins
20 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding our budget.
Lois has been contacting the division account representatives for each item we have approved money for, asking
them to send back and money they didn’t spend. Thank you Lois! What happened to the Programs account? It was
thought that more money was spent, but then clarified that the leftover money from events went back into the budget.
It was asked by the senate that the treasurer, by next week, provide a detailed list of what was actually approved and
spent. At the beginning of the semester, it was stated that $43,225 was in the Programs account, and the current
handout passed out today states that there was only $41,225 in that account. Where is the $2000? The senate would
like the treasurer to clarify this at the next meeting as well. Legislative Representative Avila moves to postpone this
item until next week, and Senator Petrillo seconds the motion. By a vote of 10 yeas, 3 nays, this item is postponed
until next week.
G. Food, Beverage, and Cafeteria Renovations
Info. / Discuss.
J. Watkins
10 Minutes
This item is to discuss the food and beverage on campus, as well as the cafeteria itself
Discussion about preferences for the cafeteria took place. There is a meeting tomorrow that Sharon will be present
at, as well as Sesario and Flor, that will look at proposals from vendors. Joseph Gomez said he would like to take this
on. Although Starbucks was voted down by a past senate, they could still be considered to be on campus as well. It
was preferred that students were employed by these vendors. There are not enough plugs present in the cafeteria,
but we can add more. Treasurer Gomez moves to extend time by 5 minutes, and Senator Steele seconded the
motion. It was voted down to extend time by a vote of 4 yeas, 9 nays. Sharon will bring up requiring more student
employment at the meeting tomorrow.
It was motioned by InterClub Council Chair Sumano-Vargas to go to recess, and Senator Hunerburg seconds the
motion. Recess was approved by a vote of 11 yeas, 2 nays.
Meeting was called back to order at 4:42pm
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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.
H.
Meetings Outside
Info. /Discuss
S. Petrillo
10 Minutes
This item is to discuss any issues or suggestions to improve our meetings outside and if we want to have an
occasional indoor meeting.
It was discussed whether weather and distractions were enough concern to move our meetings indoors. Outside
meetings constantly were approved because we wanted our constituents to see us. Power points cannot be used
outside, and food sanitation is also an issue. As for moving the meetings indoor if the weather is bad, it is also a
confliction because other groups have booked the room until 3pm, which is our meeting start time. It was considered
to move to grass areas as opposed to the area between SAC East and SAC West. It was brought up that this area is
not handicapped-accessible and also does not provide outlets, which our needed for our minutes to be recorded. It
was decided by President Achen that these things will be worked out when we get there. As for food for outside
meetings, items like tongs were already approved, and can be picked up from Costco by the March-in-March group.
I.
Recognition to an Administrative Assistant
This item has been tabled.
J.
Secretarial Position
Info. / Discuss.
S. Davies
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding the secretary position.
An informal vote to allow Sarah to hold both a secretary and Senator-at-large position was held, and was approved
by a vote of 12 yeas, 1 abstain.
Information
Reports (Every other name is Bold for Easy Reading)
Executive Officers, Senators, Advisers report on Senate Activities.
A.
J. Gomez
5 Minutes
3 minutes ea.
Executive Officers
President: Charlotte Achen Lets move away from approving ourselves- I am not going to be banging the gavel if
you are being out of order- if you are blatantly disrespectful I will call you out. When you are being disrespectful you
are being so to the entire senate. In the next few months, an estimated $2.5 million will be reduced from Cabrillo’s
budget; positions will be eliminated and services will be cut. We need to start discussing Cabrillo’s budget more and
find what we can do to make students aware of what is going on. On finer note- I have officially decided to run for
reelection.
Vice President: Oleksii Chuiko Good job. Very pleased- Lets work on the budget. You are encouraged to attend the
next budget committee meeting. Let’s do it together as a team; it’s not just the treasurer, it’s the entire budget
committee.
Treasurer: Joseph Gomez Two things- one dilemma. I want to attend the March in March but I have a problem
getting from point A to point B- if someone can help me that would be great otherwise I cannot go. I live in
Watsonville. 2nd thing- I was going to have cafeteria meeting at 1pm, but it will be moved to 2pm since it conflicts with
another meeting.
Legislative Representative: Gaby Avila Last year I chaired March in March and I did give rides but this year I
cannot do it I am sorry as I have multiple things to do in the morning. Thank you so much, Chris for giving us the RFF
with the agenda. Thanks Charlotte for being on top of that and trying to take care of the budget. Also – I do not need
a survey to explain to me how bad the students need the bus pass- I have seen it like today when people are
standing there in the pouring rain. I am blessed to be just getting wet in between classes. The survey was great that
was already taken- but it was biased – we are here to represent all the students, not the ones who just take the bus.
Sharon came with me to the region 4 meeting this past Saturday; we stayed from 11:30-6pm and it was really
important- the regions work really hard and the members do not get paid. The workshops that they had were really
good. San Jose City College suspended their bylaws- and they don’t have a 72 account. If you have any questions
come to me. Tomorrow, the people coming to Costco are Chris and Darwin. Those to help out for March in March on
Monday- Ivan, Chris, Sharon, Darwin, Laura (possibly)
Student Trustee: Joseph Watkins There’s a lot of people to acknowledge for what they have been doing latelyChris- you have been putting in clear and concise info- Charlotte, Gaby, Alex- elections, March in March. Budget and
legislative issues going on in our state right now- it’s pertinent we are involved in that- the SCCCC will affect how
schools run in all of Santa Cruz. Darwin; you have been killing it on the webpages, YouTube, Facebook- everythingyou have been updating this and it has been a really good job. Sorry I couldn’t attend budget; I encourage all to
attend SPC, governing board, faculty senate. I will bring proposal for the emergency support program. Cafeteria – I
will look at it, look at ideas, and talk to individuals and receipts to see what it would like. Bus passes- I look forward to
what you will be bringing forth; you have covered your ground thoroughly. Steven did a great job with his first item
Inter-Club Council Chair: Ivan Sumano-Vargas ICC had a really short meeting yesterday- have a total of 19 clubs
chartered. I’m an advocate the Blood Drive again- it is Tuesday, March 27, and Wednesday, March 28. We’ve
already got the PR committee helping out. Please tell your friends and classes. I will attend March in March.
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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: (Vacant)
Scotts Valley Representative: (Vacant)
B.
Senators-at-Large
Stephanie Petrillo I am an admin as well as Darwin on Facebook. I will be putting March in March on there as soon
as possible. I encourage everyone to communicate; like our page; it will be a great way to advertise. Share with your
friends! I know you have a lot of friends on Facebook.
Laura Hunerberg Is it assigned as a job that someone takes the signs out? Bring your jackets, sunglasses, hats
next week as we will be outside. The bus pass program-you are encouraged to look into this, ask questions, and
come to the meeting prepared. That goes for all proposals, so we can get done on time.
Sharon O’Connor I am going to the food meeting tomorrow- if you have any concerns let me know after the meeting
or email me tonight. I went with Gaby- it was fun, we went to 3 workshops that were interesting. I will see you early
Monday morning for those going to March in March- with 20 of my constituents from the stroke center.
Darwin Constantino Earlier this week, I made the contact sheets- thank you to those who gave corrections. I have
updated it but will put it on dropbox but haven’t printed it out yet. Our next step for the bus pass is the proposaleveryone needs to understand what each proposal is and weigh out the pros and cons of each. Last week, the
executive board members assigned me as Stevens’s mentor- It was great for me to review everything- it is
recommended for all of us to do so to refresh ourselves. Charlotte- with reductions and all that- maybe we shouldn’t
look at it as ‘oh my gosh this is horrible,’ but it is more about students and how these cuts affect students. We should
participate in those discussions
Chris Steele I do want to say to bring to the executive board- the SLO committee unfortunately has 2 meetings that
will be 2-5pm on Thursdays and I want to get approval for missing one or the other or both meetings. The faculty
senate, governing board, SPC- Arthur did a great job last year to get all of us to come in great numbers. I want there
to be more students than faculty there this year! Please, come! Student Activity Committee- someone came in and
voiced concerns and it personally did hurt my feelings- we could do our jobs better. I will be delegating tasks- we will
be meeting soon. The student’s concerns were lack of merchant discounts in Watsonville. Each of us should have the
sticker on our cards- the $8 fee is going into supporting us- get your stickers! Tell other students about it too- we all
paid for it.
James Williams I commend everyone- great job. I still consider myself a beginner- I watch and observe but cannot
immolate just yet. The Facebook thing sounds awesome- great way to get the word out about upcoming events.
Thanks everyone for being patient with me- I could be pulling more weight and I would like to.
Steven Culver The bus pass program-I want to thank Sesario; he is an amazing asset and just working with him was
terrific. Thanks to everyone else who helped- Sarah went through research and found statistics and documentation to
back up everything we were saying. Everyone who helped was great.
Sarah Davies- The bus pass program- we will table to get more feedback from students. Have a good weekend.
C.
Advisors
5 minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto I sent an email about the VAPA issue- if someone sponsors it put it on the agenda next week. The
bus pass- the next step is to choose which proposal the committee (unofficial) thinks works best. We can’t have
more than one. A few of us will meet with Metro, we don’t know if they will buy it, and then with the administration
here. Then of course you need to show something in your budget to show the default. The RFP for food servicethere are no interviews tomorrow- tomorrow we are reviewing the proposals. It is actually 9-1pm, not 8-1pm. The
safety committee meets at 8am. I am on jury duty next week; it’s my turn to do my civic duty- I have never served but
maybe this time. CPC is where most of the discussion on the budget takes place- it all has an impact on you. If
everyone took a reduction in pay we wouldn’t have to lay anyone off. The administration will balance the budget- the
board demands it. The fax machine is going to get here really soon- I don’t see a schedule yet- who’s going to sit
there and staff it? I heard James say he thinks of himself as a new senator; lets assign him a mentor to help support
a fellow senator. I am impressed with your leadership and what you do- keep going
Flor Chacòn March in March on Monday- don’t forget! Tuesday at 2pm there’s a workshop for people who want to
collect signatures for the millionaire’s tax and I want to know who, if anyone, will be attending. Mia will be giving the
workshop. I sent an email- there was a confusion about when the interviews are going to be. I am very impressed by
your work; you’re doing really good stuff. I am seeing how you are growing as leaders. You are producing a lot so
congrats. Have a great weekend
D.
Delta Representative Report
5 minutes
XI.
Agenda Building
Art conference; emergency fund; how budget cuts affect students; bylaws;
3 minutes
XII.
Adjournment
5:25 pm
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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
Student Senate Executive Meeting Agenda
(To be held after the Student Senate Meeting)
XIII.
Call to Order
A. Roll Call
President: Charlotte Achen- Present
Vice President: Oleksii Chuiko- Absent
Treasurer: Joseph Gomez- Present
Trustee: Joseph Watkins- Present
Legislative Representative: Gaby Avila- Present
Scotts Valley Representative: Vacant
Watsonville Representative: Vacant
5:33pm
Advisors:
Flor Chacon- Present
Sesario Escoto- Present
XIV.
XV.
XVI.
Adoption of the Executive Agenda
Approval of the Executive Minutes
Regular Business
A.
Attendance from Last Meeting
5 Minutes
Joseph Gomez was absent. His absence was related to trying to get surgery on Thursday, but his paperwork didn’t
go through in time. He wasn’t feeling well because of his pain and let everyone know in advance. Joseph’s absence
was excused by a vote of 3 yeas, 1 abstain.
James Williams had a car accident, which constitutes of an emergency. It was requested to note in the minutes that
at this time James has 2 unexcused absences and 1 tardy from this semester. He is committed to being a senator,
which is why he is present today. James’ absence was excused by a vote of 4 yeas, 0 nay.
B.
Appoint Mentors to New Senators
Joseph Gomez will be mentoring James Williams
5 Minutes
C.
Discussion of Meeting
30 Minutes
The meeting went well. The presentations also were great. This meeting was very efficient compared to those of the
past. It was discussed moving committee reports to the end of the agenda as to put guest speakers earlier, so they
are not waiting for an hour or so before they are able to speak. Everyone is in favor of that. Everyone appreciated the
RFF being attached to the agenda prior to the meeting. It was asked that this continue in the future for all RFFs to
accompany the agenda when it is posted. It was also noted to please be present and able to attend if you are going
to hold your position on the senate. It is also requested that more emphasis be put into helping each other out. Chris
Steele’s upcoming tardy for next week (arrival after 5pm) and absence for the following week’s meeting in
Watsonville, due to committee activities, will be excused since they are senate-related.
XVII.
Advisors Reports
5 Minutes ea.
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Flor Chacòn I like that you are holding each other accountable. I really like where you are heading. Sometimes when you
come to the senate you are not ready to make the next step- part of the leadership role is helping others to grow. I hope
this is one of those examples of the growing experience. It’s not more about being present in the meetings; it is about the
work in the committees. Take that into consideration too.
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XIX.
Executive Agenda Requests
Adjournment
5:55 pm
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