ASCC Agenda
3:00PM, Room 1804
Sesnon House, Aptos Campus
29th September, 2005
While this location is considered accessible to those with ambulatory difficulties, the Associated Students of
Cabrillo College hope to encourage full participation in student government and advocacy. If we can
provide you with disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services
than would facilitate your attendance at our meetings please call Nicki or Alta at Disabled Student
Programs and Services, at (831) 479-6379. Requests should be made as early as possible, though oncampus transportation can be called for at any time.
I.Organizational Items
1.) Call to Order/Roll Call @ 3:00
Leflora
David
Nicole
Melissa - absent
Mario 3:13
Kristina - absent
Dawn
Chante
James
Chris
William
Jason
Luz
Gabe
Ryan
Shannon
Sesario- Absent
Voting Members: 13
2.) Approval of the agenda
Motion to approve agenda by Jason, second Cris. Motion carries unanimously.
Voting Members Needed for Quorum(1/2+1): 7
Voting Members Needed to Pass Budgets/Bylaws(2/3): 11
3.) Approval of the Minutes
Motion by Nicole, second by Chris to approve minutes. Motion carries unanimously.
Motion to approve minutes from September 22, 2005 meeting by Dawn, second Nicole.
Motion carries unanimously.
II. Public Comments
3 minutes(each)
Nicci
Notified Senate of her desire to become a senator
Elliot, John (AGS representatives)
Asked for funds to promote ski and snowboard sale which raises monies to allocate to
students in the form of scholarships.
Zach
Informed at hurricane Katrina relief debriefing that California has not waived out of
state tuition costs. Requests that Senate work to remedy the situation
Dance instructor
Requested sponsorship of dance group to go to dance competition
Special Presentation
17 minutes
Requesting senate sponsorship of Senate Bill 840 (Universal Health Care). Every
resident would be covered by comprehensive health care. Funds come from existing
funds (federal and state taxes)
www.healthcaresc.org
III.
President’s Report
10 minutes
The president made clear her disappointment with late arrivals and absences. Kristina's
illness has gotten worse. Lysette has become ill as well. The next meeting will be at the
Watsonville location, 318 Union Street.
IV.
Review and Vote on Applications for New Senators
After an extensive question and answer session Mario motioned to vote on Nicki’s
application to be a senator. The motion was seconded by Nicole. Senators noted that
although she is very busy her schedule reflects dedication and commitment.
Vote:
11 in favor
1 against
motion carries
Nicki was sworn in as a new senator at 3:50. She would like to improve the school’s
recycling program and maintain the aesthetic integrity of the school’s existing
structures.
V.
Action
1. Printer
2 minutes
James motions to approve printer option A for no more than $400 from student center
account second by William.
12 in favor
1 opposed
motion carries
2. Training Materials
1 minute
Motion by Leflora second by Chante to reimburse Leflora no more than $200 for
training materials from the student rep account
motion passes unanimously
3. Retreat snacks
Motion by Leflora second by James to reimburse Sesario for no more than $150 from
student rep account
motion passes unanimously
4. Bull Horn
2 minutes
Motion by David second by Nicole to allocate an additional $50 to the original $100 for
a total of $150 from student center account for a new megaphone
12 in favor
1 against
5.
2 minutes
Motion by Leflora second by William to add no more than $200 from the student rep
account to the original $600 for a total of $800 for presidential summit meeting in LA
1 abstention
Motion carries
VI.
Information
1. AGS Publicity
AGS requests funds for newspaper ads in four (4) papers to publicize fundraiser event.
The issue will be brought back as an action item in a coming meeting
2.
would like senate to support bill
back as an action item
3. Bus Strike
2,400 Students have purchased bus passes, approximately 20,000 riders in Santa Cruz
are affected by the strike. The senate noted that the carpool board is not being promoted
as extensively as it could be, that commutesolutions.org isn’t as helpful as it could be
and perhaps there could be some cooperation between the Senate and the Santa Cruz
Workers Union. The issue will be brought back as an action item in an ensuing
meeting.
VII. Event Updates
3 minutes
Mario's birthday thursday, Nicole's birthday Monday, Princess Celestine's birthday on
monday
VIII. Committee Reports
3 minutes(each)
Carpool
Ryan
Noticing more student involvement with carpool board, some positive feedback,
however not enough are participating; Perhaps a carpool Wiki will be created.
Instructional Support Committee
Jason
will complete its tasks by November.
Halloween
Melissa/Mario
Meeting next week
Thanksgiving
Nicole
First meeting Monday, Oct 18 at Jamba Juice on 41st avenue.
SAC
Nicole
Thanksgiving committee is readjusting their budget due to short availability of resources
Budget
Melissa
no report
Legislative
CalsSAC Friday, October 14th at horticulture center
Mario
Networking and Communications
Nicole
Previous meeting was very productive. Next meeting on Thursday at 2:00pm in the
amphitheater.
Constitution and By-Laws
David
No Report
Watsonville
Kristina
No Report
ICC
Melissa
Will be purchasing a new computer and printer soon. Noticed poor club meeting
attendance.
Campus Sustainability
David
There will be a meeting next Thursday at 2:10pm in the Senate Office. Alisa Wagner is
helping the committee in their objectives.
External Committee Reports
Jason
There will be a meeting to handle transportation issues. Requesting volunteers to assist
in efforts. There is planned a carpool seminar to inform students/public forum. Lack of
feedback concerning bus strike.
Leflora
Governing board meeting next week on implementing health fee for BOG students
which the Student Health Center and Cabrillo College Democrats are in favor of.
IX.
Senator Reports
3 minutes(each)
Nicole
come to board meeting
kanye west is in her head
cupcakes are rad
bowling at 9(please?)
i'm sorry you're dating a republican David
Dawn
birthday party for her daughter
saturday
2 pinatas
hot tub/pool (sweet!)
i'm tired
mom's sick
Chante
i want to go home and eat lasagna
mario, these bands, do you know them? have them talk to me to get them a gig
James
"deeply regret what has been said about me"
not true, i'm not high
i'm innocent
apologise about not presenting info on five years of reform
weekends are awesome
Chris
jimmy was awesome, lightened up meeting
Ryan
info item next week about operation offset
congress is trying to eliminate
NEA and NEH to pay for reconstruction
happy birthday nicole and mario
would like to be a part of sustainability committee
Shannon
my cast is off
i'm tired
Mario
protest went well
it was a scene
midterm yesterday
night class on my birthday
persevered and part-A'ed
bus strike mobilisation is important
meeting at ucsc Student Worker Coalition
still thinking about wireless internet
William
bowling w00t
7?
happy birthday birthday people
congrats on losing hte cast
thanks for food
yay for sun
Luz
bowling...7 way better
thank you for food
thanks for not only chocolate
happy birthday(x2)
great weekend everyone
ps
can i be part of thanksgiving committee?
Jason
happy birthday everyone
bus strike is affecting a lot of people
lets take action
committee to raise 50 grand for habitat for humanity
David
100 million people in africa facing starvation in the next six months
need 150 mil to help
Leflora
productive meeting
went well
light atmosphere
good job!
overall very good
action item next week to approve funds so ryan can go to see saw
bowling, right now?
X.
Advisor Reports
3 minutes
Gabe
Senate needs business cards before upcoming conference. Do not forget to call about
newspaper adds. There will be a governing board meeting on Monday.
XI.
Agenda Building
XII. Adjournment
meeting adjourned 5:16