Minutes of Meeting
CABRILLO COLLEGE GOVERNING BOARD
September 12, 2011
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, September 12,
2011. Chair Katy Stonebloom opened the meeting in Open Session at 5:09 pm. Roll
was taken; present were Chair Stonebloom, Trustees Rebecca Garcia, Gary Reece,
Rachael Spencer, Al Smith, Susan True, and Donna Ziel. Chair Stonebloom 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 5:10 p.m. Closed Session was adjourned at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Chair Katy Stonebloom called the Open Session to order at 6:07 p.m. Other Trustees
present were Rebecca Garcia, Gary Reece, Al Smith, Rachael Spencer, Susan True
and Donna Ziel. Also present were members of the community, college faculty,
staff and students.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Chair Stonebloom stated that there was nothing to report out of Closed Session.
Trustee Smith declared conflict of interest on closed session item #4; he excused
himself and did not participate in the discussion.
PROCEDURAL ITEMS
It was moved and seconded (Garcia/Spencer) to approve the consent agenda items,
including the minutes from the August 1, 2011.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
REPORT OUT OF
CLOSED SESSION
APPROVAL OF
CONSENT AGENDA
AND MINUTES
The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Watkins
AYES: Garcia, Reece, Smith, Spencer, Stonebloom, True and Ziel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SPECIAL PRESENTION
Horticulture Program Chair Peter Shaw and two Horticulture students discussed the
Horticulture program.
INTRODUCTION OF NEWLY APPOINTED FACULTY AND STAFF
Vice President Lewis introduced new IT Director Dan Borges.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Marilyn Garrett addressed the Board about the alleged hazards of wi-fi.
ORAL REPORTS
Board Trustees’ Reports
Trustee Spencer reported on the recent Santa Cruz County College Commitment
(S4C) press conference. Trustee Spencer said it was a very joyous presentation that
many Santa Cruz educational leaders attended. Trustee Spencer commended
President King for organizing the event.
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SPECIAL
PRESENTATION
INTRODUCTION OF
NEWLY APPOINTED
FACULTY AND STAFF
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL REPORTS
BOARD TRUSTEE
REPORTS
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Trustee Garcia reported that she attended an Excelencia in Education briefing where
she learned that almost half of all California K-12 students are Latinos and there is
an equity gap. The largest equity gap is in the transfer rates for Latino students.
Trustee Garcia said asked Vice President Kilmer to contact Evergreen College to
learn more about their Enclace program at Evergreen which addresses the equity gap.
Chair Stonebloom thanked everyone who was involved in fall Flex week. Chair
Stonebloom especially thanked IT Manager of Tech Services Ray Rider, Marketing
Director Kristin Fabos and Chair of the Staff Development Committee Francine Van
Meter.
Chair Stonebloom thanked the Student Senate for inviting her to their recent retreat
and said it was a wonderful event.
Student Trustee’s Report
Student Trustee Watkins commended President King and Marketing Director Fabos
on the S4C press conference. The Student Senate has voted to support the S4c
efforts and is looking forward to the 4th grade student tours.
The Student Senate formed a textbook committee, which Student Trustee Watkins
chairs.
Superintendent’s Report
President King thanked the students for all the wonderful work they have going on,
especially working with faculty to address course material cost issues.
CCFT
CCFT President Harvell discussed the growing difference between the college’s
revenues and expenses. CCFT President Harvell said this difficult issue must be
dealt with quickly.
Faculty Senate
No presentation.
CCEU
CCEU Board Member Olga Diaz addressed the Board. Ms. Diaz thanked the
Governing Board for attending All College Day and said it means a lot to have the
Governing Board’s support and presence. Ms. Diaz also thank President King for a
positive leadership presentation.
STUDENT
TRUSTEE’S
REPORT
SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT
CCFT
FACULTY SENATE
CCEU
Ms. Diaz said the tone of negotiations has changed to a more relaxed and productive
atmosphere. CCEU values working in a more cooperative way with the district and
is interested in Interest Based Bargaining Training (IBBT). The CCEU leaderships
believe this may be a more productive way to negotiate.
Ms. Diaz acknowledged the departing bookstore manager Robin Ellis’ dedication
and commitment. She said CCEU supports the interim management plan, but in the
long terms wants local control of the bookstore to make it a place of the college
community.
ACTION ITEMS
Resolution 041-11: Reduction or Discontinuance of Classified Service
It was recommended that the Governing Board adopt resolution 040-11 as presented.
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ACTION ITEMS
RESOLUTION 041-11:
REDUCATION OR
DISCONTINUANCE OF
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CLASSIFIED SERVICE
It was moved and seconded (Spencer/Reece ) to approve resolution 041-11.
Trustee True asked if the Service and Program Reduction Advisory Committee
(SPRAC) reviewed the proposal and Vice President Kilmer responded SPRAC had.
The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Watkins
AYES: Garcia, Reece, Smith, Spencer, Stonebloom, True, and Ziel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried.
Appointment of Members to the Measure D Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee
It was recommended that the Governing Board appoint three members to the
Measure D Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee as recommended by the
Superintendent/President.
APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO THE
MEASURE D CITIZENS’
BOND OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE
Trustee Reece asked President King to sending the exciting committee members
thank you letters.
It was moved and seconded (Reece/Ziel) to appoint three members to the Measure
D Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee.
The motion carried.
2011-12 Final Budget
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the 2011-12 Final Budget.
Vice President Lewis thanked the Business Office for all their hard work, and also
thanked CPC and SPRAC for their work.
Trustee True thanked Director of Business Services Graciano Mendoza, Vice
President Lewis and President King for reviewing the budget with her. Trustee
True said the approval of the budget presents the Board and the college with a
moment where everyone can take a deep breath and work on actual education.
Trustee Reece thanked Vice President Lewis for her leadership and said the budget
will continue to be a challenge in the coming years.
It was moved and seconded (Reece/Spencer) to approve the 2011-12 final budget.
Trustee Garcia asked about the mid-year student fee increase. Vice President
Lewis said the next $10 fee increase trigger date is mid-December, but the fee
increase will not be implemented until the summer.
Chair Stonebloom asked about the implications of the additional deferrals. Vice
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President Lewis said the total of the deferrals is now about $9.6 million. The
college is participating in a loan program which will provide $5 million, and will
pay about $80,000 in interest.
The motion carried.
Facilities Master Plan (FMP) Semi-Annual Update, Revision and Project Status
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the Facilities Master Plan
as presented.
It was moved and seconded (True/Ziel) to approve the FMP Semi-Annual Update.
FACILITIES MASTER
PLAN (FMP) SEMIANNUAL UPDATE,
REVISION AND
PROJECT STATUS
The motion carried.
BOARD POLICY FOR
Board Policy for Student Success, BP 1021
STUDENT
SUCCESS, BP
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the Board Policy for Student
1021
Success, BP 2021 as presented.
It was moved and seconded (True/Garcia) the board policy for Student Success.
Chair Stonebloom suggested adding the words “all local public education
institutions” to the policy. Trustee True accepted this as a friendly amended.
The motion carried.
BOARD POLICY
Board Policy Revisions: Office of the President, Second Reading
REVISIONS:
OFFICE OF
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the revisions to the Board
THE PRESIDENT,
policies as presented to BP 1020 – Duties and Responsibilities of the Board, BP 1030
SECOND READING
– Board Membership and Eligibility, BP 1040 – Board Elections, BP 1090 – Conflict
of Interest, BP 1130 – Closed Session.
It was moved and seconded (Garcia/Ziel) to approve the board policies.
The motion carried.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Financial Reports
The financial reports were provided for Governing Board information.
Quarterly Investment Report (6/11)
The Quarterly Investment Report was provided for Governing Board information.
Cabrillo AA-T and AS-T Degrees: CCCCO Approval
The Cabrillo AA-T and AS-T degrees were provided for Governing Board
information.
Board Policy Revisions: Office of the President, First Reading
Board Policies were presented as a first reading for Governing Board review and
will return for action at the next Governing Board meeting.
Increase in the Student Health Fee
The increase in the student health fee item was presented as a first reading for
Governing Board review and will return for action at the next Governing Board
meeting.
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FINANCIAL REPORTS
QUARTERLY
INVESTMENT REPORT
(6/11)
CABRILLO AA-T AND
AS-T DEGREES: CCCCO
APPROVAL
BOARD POLICY
REVISIONS: OFFICE OF
THE PRESIDENT, FIRST
READING
INCREASE IN STUDENT
HEALTH FEE
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Trustee Spencer said the student health center is meeting a tremendous need, and
this dollar increase is more than reasonable.
Santa Cruz County College Commitment Update
The Santa Cruz County College Commitment Update was provided for Governing
Board information.
Trustee Garcia said she has been asked to speak to the Santa Cruz County school
association about S4C and encourage districts who have not passed the resolution
to pass the resolution.
Bookstore Update
The Cabrillo College Bookstore update was provided for Governing Board
information. Chair Stonebloom asked about the process that was used to supply
books to Watsonville Center students and if it would be repeated at the beginning
of every semester. Vice President Lewis said they will review the process moving
forward and how it fits in with the bookstore plan.
Trustee Garcia asked about partnering with the Crossroads Books in Watsonville.
President King said he did contact the store and they are willing to stock
commercially available books but cannot stock textbooks. Textbooks are too
expensive and cannot be returned.
Cabrillo College Monthly Calendar
The Cabrillo College activities for the month of September 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.
ADJOURN
The open session of the Cabrillo College Governing Board was adjourned at 7:23
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
COLLEGE
COMMITMENT
UPDATE
BOOKSTORE UPDATE
CABRILLO COLLEGE
MONTHLY CALENDAR
AGENDA FOR NEXT
BOARD MEETING
ADJOURNMENT