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
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STUDENT SENATE MEETING MINUTES
Location
Scotts Valley Center
104 Whispering Pines Dr.
Date and Time:
Friday, August 14, 2009
2:30 PM
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cabrillo College Student Senate will hold a meeting on Thursday, August 13 , 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 disabilityrelated 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 2:42 p.m.
A. Call to Order/Roll Call Voting Members: 9; after Section V item B pending newly-sworn-in Senators: 10
Voting members needed for quorum (½+1): 5.5; after Section V item B pending newly-sworn-in Senators: 6
Votes needed to pass budgets/bylaws (2/3): 6; after Section V item B pending newly-sworn-in Senators: 6.6
II.
Adoption of the Agenda
-Nahum moved to strike out Old Business item B (Poster Paint)
-Passed by consensus.
III.
Approval of the Minutes
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A. Meeting Minutes from May 28 , 2009
-Passes by consensus.
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B. Meeting Minutes from June 24 , 2009
-Tabled; minutes not present.
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.
Special Orders
A. Review Vacant Applicant Positions
Applicants
3 Minutes
-Jeff; Motion to extend time by 2 minutes. Christian motioned. Nahum seconded. Passed by consensus.
-Kayleb; Motion to extend time by 2 minutes. Theo motioned. Christian seconded. Passed by consensus.
-Griselda; Motion to extend time by 1 minute. Theo motioned. Christian seconded. Passed by consensus.
B. Vote on/Swear In (if voted in) Positions
-Jeff: Senator-at-Large; Passed unanimously.
-Pending: Kayleb and Griselda with contingency.
VI.
Action
3 Minutes
New Business
A. Late Registration Hospitality
Discussion/Possible Action
Escoto
5 Minutes
This item is on for $500 to be allotted from Programs account to food/water for people waiting in lines on all 3
campuses.
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-Sesario informed the Senate of providing food/water for late registration on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1
-Motion to extend time by 2 minutes. Morgan motioned. Nahum seconded. Passed: Aye: 8/Nay: 2/ Abs: 0
-Motion for $500.00 from Programs for food/water. Morgan motioned. Jeff seconded. Passed unanimously.
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B. SAC Glass Window Replacement Update
Discussion/Possible Action
Escoto
5 Minutes
This item is on for a discussion of what we need to do for a speedy replacement of the SAC East window.
-Discussion.
C. Formation of an ASCC Facility Committee
Discussion/Possible Action
Meyer/Beames 7 Minutes
This item is on for a discussion of a committee formation to bring to the ASCC issues such as improved Senate
office access, office security, student furniture and/or greater office purchase requests (i.e. one more Senate
phone--$227.70 and 2 more rollaways--?), to advocate to the DSA and necessary persons involved to finalize
approval of Student Café, and to begin update plans in the Student Room (Updated media for Gamers, Foos
Ball table, carpeting? Wall off?) in the cafeteria as well as future items that have not been mentioned yet.
-Motion to postpone item. Theo motioned. Morgan seconded. Passed: Aye: 9/Nay: 1/Abs: 0
D. SAC Card Budget
Discussion/Possible Action
Ramirez
5 Minutes
This item is on for a budget of up to $800 for 5,000 updated SAC Card brochures.
-Motion to extend time by 3 minutes. Morgan motioned. Gabriela seconded. Passed by consensus.
-Motion to move item for committee Theo motioned. No second. Motion fails.
E. August Website Update
Discussion/Possible Action
Beames
5 Minutes
This item is on for our ASCC website which is in immediate need of uniformity, updates and easier access for
students acquiring information as well as formation for guidelines for Senator maintenance/updates throughout
the year.
-Discussion.
F. Aquarium Supplies
Discussion/Possible Action
Escoto
This item is on for the need of aquarium supplies such as fish food, filters, etc.
-Nahum sponsored item.
5 Minutes
G. Welcome Week Budget
Discussion/Possible Action
Avila, Gabriela 5 Minutes
-Motion to extend time by 2 minutes. Morgan motioned. Nahayeli seconded. Passed by consensus.
-Motion to extend time by 2 minutes. Jeff motioned. Gabriela seconded. Passed: Aye: 8/Nay: 2/Abs: 0
VII.
Old Business
A. Look-A-Book Funding for Fall 09
Action
Beames
3 Minutes
This item is on for a decision of whether or not to fund Look-a-Book $3,000 on an interim basis for Fall Term.
-Motion to extend time by 2 minutes. Jeff motioned. Gabriela seconded. Passed: Aye: 8/Nay: 2/Abs: 0
-Item tabled.
B. Poster Paint
Action
Rivera, Nahum 3 Minutes
This item is on for a decision of whether to stay with ReadyMark Paint with a sign to legalize it according to
OEHHA's Proposition 65 or to go with ChroMark's water-based paint, and to allot $500 to either decision.
C. Four More Computers for Senate Office
Action
Meyer
3 Minutes
This item is on for a decision of whether or not to fund 2 Macs and 2 PCs for Senate Offices with a $3,500
budget.
-Motion to strike item. Nahum motioned. Gerardo seconded. Passed by consensus.
VIII.
Reports
3 Minutes Ea.
Executive Officers, Senators, Advisers and Committees will report on concerns, proposals, etc.
A. Executive Officers
Kaycee Beames
Nahum Rivera
Gary Meyer
Christian Rivera
Gerardo Avila
Theo Offei
José Hernandez
As Needed
President
Vice President
Student Trustee
Treasurer
Legislative Representative
Inter-Club Council Chair
Watsonville Representative
B. Senators-at-Large
Gabby Avila
Ivan Ramirez
Maddy Vidibor
Yeraldin Zavala
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Nahayeli Juarez
As Needed
Jeff Vella
Any Newly Appointed Senators
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C. Advisers
Sesario Escoto
Gabe Gutierrez
As Needed
D. Committees
SAC Card
Welcome Week
Senate Retreat
Budget
5 Minutes Ea.
Ivan Ramirez
Gabriela Avila
Kaycee Beames
Christian Rivera
IX.
Workshop: How to Gather Information
Speaker TBA
10 Minutes
As the one with the most information tends to lead the meetings; this item is to discuss how to know where to
go to get what you need to make the most informed decisions and to initiate agenda items that work towards a
more effective student body.
X.
MBTI Type Test/Liability Release Waiver Fill Out
A. Fill out the MBTI Type Test
B. Fill out the Liability Release Waiver
All Senators
20 Minutes
5 Minutes
XI.
Agenda Requests
-Christian requested Gerardo’s reimbursement for the Region IV meeting
XII.
Announcements
A. Cabrillo's Overall Budget Update
B. Agenda Item Sponsors Take Responsibility for Items Passed
C. Applaud Committees for Summer Meetings
D. Affirm the Cleanliness of the Offices
C. Senate Retreat :o)
XIII.
Adjournment at 5:11 p.m.
Break
XIV.
Executive Meeting Call to Order at 5:14 p.m.
Voting members: 5
Voting members needed for quorum (½+1): 3.5
XV.
Special Orders
A. Discussion of Meeting
B. How Tardiness/Absences Will Be Enforced During Year
XVI.
All
All
10 Minutes
3 Minutes
New Business
A. Year Long Schedule Pending Retreat
Discussion/Possible Action
Beames
3 Minutes
This item is on for a discussion of organizing an ASCC Events Calendar for the year pending the Goals
Sessions during the Senate Retreat: holding off to solidify our goals as a Senate before solidifying the Calendar.
-Discussion.
B. Flow Chart Discussed with VP Dennis
Discussion/Possible Action
Beames
5 Minutes
This item is on for a discussion of a financial flowchart for increased accessibility for students to financial aid,
student employment (on campus and in community), scholarships and grants for the Senate for us to be
prepared for present and future raises in tuition—to even the odds of financially vulnerable students to still have
academic access while bridging the gap for Senators to directly participate in student success.
-Discussion.
C. Time Bank
Discussion/Possible Action
Beames
3 Minutes
This item is on for a discussion of starting an online all-campus Time Bank for participants without a lot of
money but able to give goods or services—an idea from our teachers who've seen it at other colleges.
-Discussion.
XVII.
Old Business
A. Capital Inventory Follow Through
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Meyer
5 Minutes
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This item is on for a decision of who will create this inventory by what date if it is to happen.
-Christian along with another Senator-at-Large will sponsor the item.
XVIII.
Exec. Agenda Requests
XIX.
Adjournment at 5:39 p.m.
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