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/associations/studentsenate/index.html
STUDENT SENATE MEETING MINUTES
Location:
Aptos Campus
6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA
Room SAC-225
Date and Time:
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Thursday, March 25 , 2010
3:00 PM
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cabrillo College Student Senate will hold a meeting on Thursday, March 21 , 2009. The meeting time and
location information is noted on the agenda. We hope to encourage full participation in student government and advocacy. 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.
I.
Call to Order at 3:03pm
A. Roll Call
Voting members: 12
Voting members needed for quorum (½+1):
Votes needed to pass budgets/bylaws (2/3):10
II.
Adoption of the Agenda
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Christian moved to adopt the Agenda for Thursday, March 25 , 2010. Brian seconded. Aye: 11/Abs:2
III.
Approval of the Minutes
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A. Meeting Minutes from March 11 , 2010
Item tabled for next week.
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 three (3) minutes per speaker
George Romero
Tammie Donnelly
Marilyn
Emily Nord- would like an agenda item for the AGS annual state convention
April will be writing letters to crayola, saples, etc. in efforts to supply teachers with
V.
Special Items
A. Senate Appointment: Student Trustee
7 minutes each
This item is for review of applicants for the open Student Trustee position on the Senate and possible appointment of that position.
Each applicant will have opportunity to address the senate and take questions.
Elizabeth Habara for Student Senate Student Trustee
Aye:5/ Abs:2
M.G. Sample for Student Senate Student Trustee
Aye:5
Geoffrey Aye for Elizabeth Habara
B. Appointment: Treasurer
7 minutes each
This item is for review of applicants for the open Treasurer position on the Senate and possible appointment of that position. Each
applicant will have opportunity to address the senate and take questions.
Michelle Giovannari for Student Senate Treasurer
Christian moves to call to question. Brian seconded. Passed unanimously.
Motion: Michelle for Student Senate Treasurer passed unanimously.
C. Appointment: Watsonville Representative
7 minutes each
This item is for review of applicants for the open Watsonville Representative position on the Senate and possible appointment of that
position. Each applicant will have opportunity to address the senate and take questions.
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VI.
Procedural Items
A. Office Supplies
Action
Stanfield
2 Minutes
This item is for the allocation of up to $400 from the Supplies account of the Student Center Fee for the purchase of office supplies as
needed by advisor Chacon.
Passed by consensus.
VI.
Old Business
A. Region IV expenses approval
Discussion/Possible Action
Rep. Avila
5 Minutes
This item is for discussion/possible action regarding an allocation of up to $885 from the Student Represenation Fee for
Region IV expenses for the Spring 2010 semester.
Gerardo moved to allocate up to $885 from the Student Represenation Fee for Region IV expenses for the Spring 2010
semester. Christian seconded. Passed by consensus.
VII.
B.
SSCCC expenses approval
Discussion/Possible Action
Rep. Avila
5 Minutes
This item is for discussion/possible action regarding an allocation of up to $2000 from the Student Represenation Fee for
SSCCC expenses Spring 2010 semester.
Gerardo moved to allocate up to $2,000 from the Student Represenation Fee for SSCCC expenses Spring 2010 semester.
Christian moved to call to question. Kayleb seconded. Passed unanimously.
Main Motion: Passed unanimously.
C.
Patio Furniture
Discussion/Possible Action
Giovanarri
5 Minutes
This item is for discussion/possible action regarding an allocation of up to $12,000 from the Student Activity Center Updates
account for the purchase of patio furniture.
Michelle moved to allocate of up to $12,000 from the Student Activity Center Updates account for the purchase of patio
furniture. Gerardo seconded. Passed unanimously.
D.
ASCC Senate Newsletter
Discussion/Possible Action
Giovanarri
5 Minutes
This item is for discussion/possible action regarding the implementation of an official ASCC Senate newsletter.
Noel moves to approve an official ASCC Senate Newsletter. Michelle seconded. Aye:10/Nay:3
New Business
A.
Bylaws Revisions
Discussion/Possible Action
Rivera
15 Minutes
This item is for discussion/possible action regarding approval of the proposed amendments to the ASCC Bylaws.
Article I. Executive Board
Section 1
Duties and Responsibilities of the Executive Board Members
A. The President
Passed by consensus.
B. The Vice President
Passed by consensus.
C. The Treasurer
Passed by consensus.
D. The Student Trustee
Leave as is
E. The Legislative Representative
Passed by consensus.
F. The Watsonville Representative
Passed by majority vote.
G. The Scotts Valley Representative
Passed by majority vote.
H. The I.C.C. Chair
Passed unanimously.
Article II. The ASCC Senate
Section 2
Duties and Responsibilities of ASCC Senate Members
Noel called to question. Gerardo seconded. Passed unanimously.
A. The ASCC Senate Members
Aye:12/Nay:1
Article III. Employees of the ASCC
Morgan moved for a time extension of 15 minutes. Elizabeth seconded. Aye:10/ Nay:3
Section 1
Secretarial Duties
Passed by consensus.
Section 2
Secretarial Eligibility
Aye:11/ Nay:3
Noel moved to remove line D in section 2. Aye:7/Nay:5
Noel moved to call to question. Christian seconded.
Section 3
Dismissal
Passed
Michelle moved to extend time for 1 minute. Elizabeth seconded.
Noel moved to amend the wording in part A to say ASCC Senate body. Gerardo seconded. Aye:10/Nay:3
B.
2010/2011 Senate Budget
Discussion/Possible Action
Stanfield
15 Minutes
This item is for discussion and/or possible action on approving the proposed 2010/2011 Budget for the ASCC Senate.
Michelle moved to reduce the amount of the Elections Account from $4,000 to $2,000 for all options for the following year.
Gerardo seconded.
Christian moved to extend time for 10 minutes. Noemi seconded. Passed unanimously.
Michelle called to question. Noemi seconded. Aye:4/ Nay:8
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Noel moved to table this item for two weeks. Noemi seconded. Aye:11/ Nay:3
5:10pm recess for 5 minutes
Meeting called back to order at 5:17pm
C.
Notice Boards
Discussion
Heyden
5 Minutes
This item is for discussion about the possibility of the Student Senate purchasing notice boards.
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D. Electronic Marquee
Discussion/Possible Action
Stanfield
5 Minutes
This item is for discussion/possible action regarding the allocation of up to $25,000 from the Student Center Updates fund of
the Student Center Fee account for the purchase and installation of an Electronic Marquee to be located on Soquel.
Brian moved to allocate up to $25,000 from the Student Center Updates fund of the Student Center Fee account for the purchase and
installation of an Electronic Marquee to be located on Soquel. Elizabeth seconded. Passed unanimously.
E.
Cafeteria Re-flooring
Discussion/Possible Action
Stanfield
10 Minutes
This item is for discussion/possible action regarding the allocation of up to $20,000 from the Student Center Updates fund of
the Student Center Fee account for replacing the flooring in the Cabrillo College Cafeteria. (This item to feature a quick tour of
the cafeteria)
Edgar moved to allocate up to $20,000 from the Student Center Updates fund of the Student Center Fee account for replacing the
flooring in the Cabrillo College Cafeteria. Ivan seconded.
Edgar called to question. Ivan seconded. Aye:5/Nay:8/Abs:1
Morgan moved for a time extension of 5 minutes. Brian seconded. Aye:6/Nay:8
Motion: This item is to allocate up to $20,000 from the Student Center Updates fund of the Student Center Fee account for replacing
the flooring in the Cabrillo College Cafeteria. Aye:3/Nay:10
F.
Tutorial Funding
Discussion/Possible Action
Giovanarri
5 Minutes
This item is for discussion/possible action regarding the allocation of $3,000 from the Programs account for Student Success
and a Tutorial program.
Edgar moved to allocation of $3,000 from the Programs account for Student Success and a Tutorial program. Michelle seconded.
Theo called to question. Michelle seconded. Passed unanimously.
Motion: This item is for the allocation of $3,000 from the Programs account for Student Success and a Tutorial program. Passed
unanimously.
G. Laminator
Discussion/Possible Action
Stanfield
5 Minutes
This item is for discussion/possible action regarding the allocation of up to $5000 from the Equipment account for the
purchase of a laminator.
Edgar moved to allocate up to $5000 from the Equipment account for the purchase of a laminator. Kayleb seconded. Aye:5/Nay:7
H.
Running Start
Discussion/Possible Action
Spencer
5 Minutes
This item is for discussion/possible action regarding the allocation of up to $650 from the Programs account for the purchase
of food for Running Start volunteers.
Kayleb moved to allocate up to $650 from the Programs account for the purchase of food for Running Start volunteers.
Gerardo seconded. Aye:8/Nay:4
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Easter Decor
Discussion/Possible Action
Spencer
5 Minutes
This item is for discussion/possible action regarding the allocation of up to $350 from the Cultural Events account for the
purchase of Easter decorations for all three (3) campuses.
J.
Senate Outreach
Discussion/Possible Action
Giovanarri
5 Minutes
This item is for discussion/possible action regarding the allocation of up to $530 from the Programs account for the
implementation of an ASCC Senate Outreach Juicing program for Cabrillo students.
Michelle moved to allocate up to $530 from the Programs account for the implementation of an ASCC Senate Outreach Juicing
program for Cabrillo students. Brian seconded. Passed by consensus.
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SSCCC General Assembly
Discussion/Possible Action
Escoto
5 Minutes
This item is for discussion/possible action regarding the allocation of up to $3200 from the Student Representative Fee
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account for up to four (4) students and one (1) advisor to attend the SSCCC General Assembly on April 30 , May 1 , and
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May 2 in Los Angeles.
Michelle moved to allocate up to $3200 from the Student Representative Fee account for up to four (4) students and one (1) advisor to
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attend the SSCCC General Assembly on April 30 , May 1 , and May 2 in Los Angeles. Christian seconded. Passed by consensus.
L.
Senate Retreat
Discussion/Possible Action
Escoto
5 Minutes
This item is for discussion/possible action regarding the allocation of up to $400 from the Student Representative Fee
account for the Senate Retreat in August 2010.
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Edgar moved to allocate up to $400 from the Student Representative Fee account for the Senate Retreat in August 2010.
Gerardo seconded. Passed unanimously.
VIII.
Reports (Every other name is Bold for Easy Reading)
Executive Officers, Senators, Advisers and Committees report on Senate Activities.
A.
Executive Officers
President: Geoffrey Stanfield
-Would like to see the Café be turned into a Student Advocacy Center
Vice President: Christian Rivera
-Passed around a paper sign in your name if you need business cards
Treasurer: Michelle Giovannari
-Will be having a Budget committee meeting on Friday at 1pm
Student Trustee: Elizabeth Habara
Legislative Representative: Gerardo Avila
Inter-Club Council Chair: Yeraldin Zavala
Watsonville Representative: Vacant
Scotts Valley Representative: Kayleb Spencer
-Time Sheets will be located on the entrance of the Senate Office
-Delta High School at 11:20am; meet in SAC East
B.
Senators-at-Large
Theo Offei
Nahayeli Juarez
Noel Heyden
Griselda Rodriguez
Michelle Giovannari
E. Brenden Mac Calvin
C.
Advisers
Sesario Escoto
Action Item then fill out a PR
Transportation Committee
Elections (make presentations in your classes)
Flor Chacón
Bike Week is coming up
Printing Limit on Clubs
Student Senate exceeded
D.
Committees
Budget
Legislative
Food Service
IX.
Agenda Requests
X.
Adjournment at 6:33pm
Constitution & Bylaws
Student Activity Card
CPC
As Needed
Noemi Duran
Morgan Schreiber
Brian Kelly
3 Minutes Ea.
Ivan Ramirez
Gabriela Avila
Carla Pecoraro
10 Minutes
Elections
Watsonville
5 Minutes
Sustainability (20 Minutes)
Transportation
Pass Around
STUDENT SENATE EXECUTIVE MEETING MINUTES
(to be held after the Student Senate Meeting)
XI.
Call to Order at 6:40pm
A. Roll Call
Voting members: 5
Voting members needed for quorum (½+1): 4.5
XII.
Adoption of the Executive Agenda
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Michelle moved to adopt the Executive Agenda for Thursday, March 25 , 2010. Gerardo seconded. Passed unanimously.
XIII.
Approval of the Executive Minutes
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A. Meeting Minutes from February 25 , 2010
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Gerardo moved to approve the meeting minutes from February 25 , 2010. Michelle seconded. Passed unanimously.
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B. Meeting Minutes from March 11 , 2010
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Item tabled.
XIV.
Special Orders
A. Discussion of Meeting
All
10 Minutes
B. Discussion of any Pending Absences and Tardies
All
This item is to discuss any Senator’s absence or tardy to be put on next week’s meeting for a procedural vote.
Christian moved to excuse Nahayeli and Griselda’s absence. Michelle seconded. Passed by consensus.
4 Minutes
XV.
Old Business
XVI.
New Business
A. Committee Formation
Discussion/Possible Action
Rivera
5 Minutes
This item is for discussion and/or possible action on the formation of new committees in the ASCC Senate.
Facilities Committee: Geoffrey would like to chair this committee
Michelle moved to approve the formation of the ASCC Facilities Committee. Christian seconded. Passed by consensus.
XVII.
Advisor Reports
Sesario Escoto
Flor Chacón
XVIII.
Executive Agenda Requests
XIX.
Adjournment
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