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Minutes of Meeting
CABRILLO COLLEGE GOVERNING BOARD
April 2, 2012
REGULAR MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the Cabrillo College Governing Board was held at
the Sesnon House, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, California on Monday, April 2, 2012.
Chair Al Smith opened the meeting in Open Session at 4:30 pm. Roll was taken;
present were Chair Smith, Trustees Margarita Cortez, Gary Reece, Rachael Spencer,
Susan True, and Donna Ziel. Chair Smith asked for Public Comments on Closed
Session items. There were no public comments.
Closed Session items were announced and the meeting was adjourned to Closed
Session at 4:30 p.m. Closed Session was adjourned at 6:00 pm.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Chair Smith reported that there was no action taken
PROCEDURAL ITEMS
It was moved and seconded (Reece/Spencer) to approve the consent agenda items,
including the minutes from the March 5, 2012 regular meeting and the February 24,
2012 special meeting.
Items 3 no item.
The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
CALL TO ORDER
REPORT OUT OF
CLOSED SESSION
APPROVAL OF
CONSENT AGENDA
AND MINUTES
Student Trustee Advisory Vote: None
AYES: Cortez, Reece, Smith, Spencer, True, and Ziel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stonebloom
ABSTAIN: None
INTRODUCTION OF NEWLY APPOINTED FACULTY AND STAFF
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Maria Genis and Rebecca Garcia asked spoke on behalf of the club that supports AB
540 students, they would like to support AB 540 students so they know more about
their rights and can speak out against discrimination. Asked the Governing Board to
adopt a resolution in support of the Dream Act. Asked to place the resolution as a
future agenda item. Rebecca encouraged the Board to bring back the resolution for
approval.
INTRODUCTION OF
NEWLY APPOINTED
FACULTY AND STAFF
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS
Alicia Hernandez, Lori Amato, Ben Ten Cate , Jill Gallo, Lynn Leslie, discussed the
previous week’s Sentinel article, budget cuts, low classified staff morale, anger and
frustration about the content and tone of March 27 Sentinel article, anxiety, stress,
distrust, disappointment, gloom and doom scenarios, increasing workload,
disturbing, community trust and stewardship, and encouraged the Board to reflect on
how the community is being served with these changes, and not abandon our
principles.
Marilyn Garrett addressed the Board about the alleged hazards of wireless
microwave technology.
ORAL REPORTS
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Board Trustees’ Reports
Trustee Cortez requested the Board consider putting the Dream Act resolution on the
May agenda.
BOARD TRUSTEE
REPORTS
Trustee Spencer said the Board wants to support our employees, wants the public to
see their support of employees, want to have good communication and the way for
that to happen is through transparency. The way to start building back is to have
good communication and Trustee Spencer asked Vice President Lewis to have
communication on the negotiations. Communicate Board goals, student success and
how to reassign resources, communicate what the Board has directed.
Trustee True thanked everyone for coming and said we are at such a standstill and
not stepping forward together. Trustee True encouraged everyone to think about
how to do this with a new spirit. We can blame but it is not going to get us to focus
on our mission. As a Board member we can only react to what you bring us. Bring
us some negotiated solutions so we do not have to enact the layoffs, we need
something by June 30. If the college territory doesn’t come together in some way
then we will be voting on $2.5m in layoffs. Not because we do not want to, but
because we have to. Please bring something forward.
Trustee Reece said it is frustrating for Trustee as well because the Board wants to
hear proposals and if we have no other choices it is going to be ridiculous to balance
the budget only with layoffs. Backing us into a corner that none of us is going to
want but we have a responsibility to the district, so we will do what we have to do.
That is our major responsibility to approve the budget and be fiscally responsibile.
Come to us with what the college wants; do not make us have to decide.
Student Trustee’s Report
The Student Senate is starting its election process. April 20 is the deadline to register
to run, trying to bring back the bus pass program. $5k was approved to go towards
the emergency support program.
Superintendent’s Report
None
CCFT
CCFT President Harvell thanked VP Lewis for implementing state disability
insurance for adjuncts, also the Governing and CFT compromised on a tax measure
and they hope to have it on the ballot, CCFT and the Faculty Senate have formed a
committee to review the Student Success Task Force report.
Faculty Senate
Faculty Senate President Mangin report the Senate has been discussing program
discontinuance. It looks like about 100 courses will be eliminated in the fall/spring
schedule. It affects adjuncts who will lose their jobs. Also discussed the Student
Success Task Force report which looks for ways to be more efficient in getting
students through the system, with fewer institutional barriers. Provided a statement
which was written by the Senate and CCFT titled “Faculty Position Paper on the
Final Recommendations of the Student Success Task Force”.
CCEU
CCEU President Stainback read a statement which addressed a number of CCEU
concerns including the recent Sentinel article, CCEU’s feeling that classified staff
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TRUSTEE’S
REPORT
SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT
CCFT
FACULTY SENATE
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are targeted as the source of the budget problems, union official’s job reductions,
workload issues and shared governance
PUBLIC HEARING: 2012-13 Negotiated Agreement Reopeners: CCEU and
District’s Initial Proposals
At this juncture, the regular Board meeting was closed and a Public Hearing opened
to allow for comments on CCEU/District initial proposals for negotiations, which
were sunshined at the March Board meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
Adopt the District’s 2012-13 Initial Proposal to CCEU
It was recommended that the Governing Board adopt the District’s 2012-13 initial
proposal.
PUBLIC HEARING:
2012-13 NEGOTIATED
AGREEMENT
REOPENERS: CCEU
AND DISTRICT’S
INTIAL PROPOSALS
ACTION ITEMS
ADOPT THE
DISTRICT’S 2012-13
INITIAL PROPOSAL TO
CCEU
A motion was made (Reece/True) to adopt the District’s initial proposal.
The motion carried.
Receive CCEU’s 2011-12 Initial Proposal
It was recommended that the Governing Board receive CCEU’s initial proposal
for negotiations with the District.
RECEIVE CCEU’S 201112 INITIAL PROPOSAL
A motion was made (Ziel/True) to receive CCEU’s initial proposal.
The motion carried.
Curriculum Committee Actions
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the proposal curriculum
changes for a Fall 2012 effective date.
CURRICULUM
COMMITTEE ACTIONS
A motion was made (True/Ziel) to approve the Fall 2012 curriculum changes.
The motion carried.
Resolution 025-12: Reduction or Discontinuance of Classified Service
It was recommended that the Governing Board adopt resolution 025-12 as
presented.
RESOLUTION 025-12:
REDUCTION OR
DISCONTINUANCE OF
CLASSIFED SERVICE
It was moved and seconded (Reece/Ziel) to adopt resolution 025-12.
The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Watkins
AYES: Cortez, Reece, Smith, Spencer, True and Ziel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Smith and Stonebloom
ABSTAIN: None
2012-13 Budget Reduction Plans, Phase I
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the 2012-13 budget
reduction plans as presented.
A motion was made (Ziel/Reece) to approve the 2012-13 budget reduction plans.
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REDUCTION PLANS,
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The motion carried.
Resolution 033-12: 2012-13 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs)
It was recommended that the Governing Board adopt resolution 033-12 delegating
to the Vice President Administrative Services the authority to decide on
participation the Community College League of California cash reserve program at
the time when interest, costs and reinvestment rates are known.
RESOLUTION 033-12:
2012-13 TAX AND
REVENUE
ANTICIPATION NOTES
(TRANS)
It was moved and seconded (Cortez/Ziel) to adopt resolution 033-12.
The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Watkins
AYES: Cortez, Reece, Spencer, True and Ziel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Smith and Stonebloom
ABSTAIN: None
CCCT Board of Directors Election - 2012
It was recommended that the Governing Board vote for up to eight candidates to
serve on the CCCT Board of Directors, and authorize the President to complete
and file the appropriate ballot.
CCCT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS ELECTION
- 2012
A motion was made (Reece/Cortez) to vote for seven candidates to serve on the
CCCT Board of Directors.
The motion carried.
Award of Contract: Taher
It was recommended that the Governing Board authorize the Vice President,
Administrative Services to execute a three year agreement with Taher to operate
food services, with two one year options to renew.
AWARD OF CONTRACT:
TAHER
A motion was made (Ziel/Watkins) to approve the agreement with Taher.
Student Trustee Watkins said the Student Senate has approved the funding to make
cafeteria improvements. Student Senate member Joseph Watkins was on the
selection committee and said the committee made what they think is the best
choice to serve the students. Trustee Reece commented that he is glad there was
student input. Trustee Reece asked if there are sufficient controls and performance
triggers. Vice President Lewis said the food services committee does provide
feedback, and they are implementing a POS system to track the sales and quality of
food. They are setting goals and each year there will be two or three goals for
Taher.
The motion carried.
Award of Contract: Pepsi
It was recommended that the Governing Board authorize the Vice President,
Administrative Services to execute a three year agreement with Pepsi to operate
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PEPSI
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vending services, with two one year options to renew.
A motion was made (Reece/Watkins) to approve the agreement with Pepsi.
Trustee True said she is surprised given everything we know about obesity and
asked why we do this. Vice President Lewis reported that there on vending
machines on campus, and it sells. There are also healthy options. Trustee Ziel
asked what else they are selling. Vice President Lewis said that Santa Cruz
Vending does provide the product. It is water and other healthy choices.
Trustee Cortez asked about the sign on bonus and if that has been the case in the
past. Vice President Lewis said this is new.
Student Trustee Watkins asked about the incentives. Vice President Lewis said in
the past a good portion of the funds went to the student Senate but this contract
will be overseen in auxillary services and will go to support services on campus.
Trustee True said we need a campus wide policy on the vending machines and the
healthy choice should be everywhere. Trustee True asked to table the item until
we learn more about the options and know what is being offered. What are we
making available to students? Student Trustee Watkins said there is a balance.
Trustee True wants to know what we are selling. Trustee Ziel would like to
understand more clearly how the other drinks are selected and by whom.
Trustee Reece withdrew his motion.
Foster Youth Donation
It is recommended that the Governing Board accept the donation of $50,000. It
was further recommended that the Governing Board authorize the Vice President
of Student Services to execute and make all necessary arrangements in relation to
this agreement on behalf of the college.
FOSTER YOUTH
DONATION
It was moved and seconded (Cortez/True) to accept the donation.
The motion carried.
INFORMATION ITEMS
2012-13 Budget Reduction Plans, Phase II
The 2012-13 budget reduction plans, phase II were provided for Governing Board
information.
2012-13 BUDGET
REDUCTION PLANS,
PHASE II
Vice Chair Spencer asked for public comment. A student spoke against the
elimination of jobs. Janet Fine also spoke out about the elimination of jobs.
Trustee True asked to include an additional column on the matrix that addresses
how many courses or students the positions touches.
Cabrillo College 2012 Spring Census Report
The Cabrillo College 2012 spring census report was provided for Governing Board
information.
SBDC Annual Report – 2011
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REPORT
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The 2011 SBDC annual report was presented for Governing Board information.
Vice Chair Spencer asked how SBDC works with single owner businesses.
Director Thomae said they have self-employed workshops. Trustee Cortez asked
if they are working with the incubator in Watsonville, and Director Thomae said
she has been on their Board for 14 years.
Learning Communities
The learning communities update was provided for Governing Board information.
Trustee True asked about the number of students served. Director Mayo said it
varies, and they will add a column saying how many students are served. Rachel
will update it for a Board update.
Facilities Master Plan Update
The facilities master plan update was provided for Governing Board information.
Financial Reports
The financial reports were provided for Governing Board information.
Board Policy Revisions: Office of Instruction, First Reading
The Board policies were presented as a first reading for Governing Board review
and will return for action at the next Governing Board meeting.
Transfer Pathways Program
The transfer pathways program update was provided for Governing Board
information.
Program Discontinuance Criteria
The program discontinuance criteria was provided for Governing Board
information. Unbelievable thoughtful said Trustee True.
AAJCC Annual Report
Board Policy Update: Office of the Vice President, Administrative Services
The Board policies were presented as a first reading for Governing Board review
and will return for action at the next Governing Board meeting.
Cabrillo College Monthly Calendar
The Cabrillo College activities for the month of April were presented for
Governing Board information.
Agenda for Next or Future Board Meetings
The Cabrillo College Governing Board discussed items to be placed on the agenda
for the future Board meetings.
REPORT - 2011
LEARNING
COMMUNITIES
FACILITIES MASTER
PLAN UPDATE
FINANCIAL REPORTS
BOARD POLICY
REVISIONS: OFFICE OF
INSTRUCTION, FIRST
READING
TRANSFER PATHWAYS
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
DISCONTINUANCE
CRITERIA
BOARD POLICY
UPDATE: OFFICE OF
THE VICE PRESIDENT,
ADMINSTRATIVE
SERVICES
CABRILLO COLLEGE
MONTHLY CALENDAR
AGENDA FOR NEXT
BOARD MEETING
Trustee Ziel asked if the Board wants to take a position on the upcoming ballot
initiative. Not qualified yet.
Trustee Cortez asked for a monthly RDA update. Also the Dream Act resolution.
Gary asked about the last item, the mention of the report. Does not want to create
a volume. Need to understand what has happened but keep it simple.
ADJOURN
The open session of the Cabrillo College Governing Board was adjourned at 7:59
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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