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AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND
TO: GOVERNING BOARD
DATE
FROM: PRESIDENT
April 8, 2013
SUBJECT:
Board Policy Revisions:
Student Services, First Reading
REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
INFORMATION
ENCLOSURE(S)
ITEM NUMBER
Page 1 of 5
H.2
BACKGROUND:
The District is in the process of revising Board Policies and Administrative Regulations utilizing the
California Community College League’s model policies as applicable. Attached are new additions to
the Board Policies in the Student Services component.
Board Policy
BP 3900 Speech: Time, Place, and Manner
BP 5130 Financial Aid
BP 5500 Standards of Conduct
BP 5800 Prevention of Identity Theft in Student Financial Transactions
Action
New
New
New
New
Board Policies are presented as a first reading for Governing Board review and will return for action at
the next Governing Board meeting.
Administrator Initiating Item:
Dennis Bailey-Fougnier
Academic and Professional Matter
If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement
Senate President Signature
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
Final Disposition
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BP 3900
Speech: Time, Place, and Manner
Cabrillo Community College District (hereafter referred to as the District) is committed to providing a
healthy, safe, and productive environment in which academic success and the pursuit of knowledge are
priorities. The District recognizes that freedom of expression and public assembly are fundamental
rights of all persons as stated in the Constitutions of the United States and the State of California and are
essential components of this educational process.
The District shall adopt rules and regulations relating to the exercise of free expression by students,
employees and visitors upon its premises, which shall include reasonable provisions for the time, place,
and manner of conducting such activities. Such rules and regulations shall not prohibit the right of
individuals to exercise free expression including, but not limited to, the use of bulletin boards, the
distribution of printed materials or petitions, and the wearing of buttons, badges, or other insignia,
except that expression which is obscene, libelous or slanderous according to current legal standards, or
which so incites persons as to create a clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on
District premises, or the violation of lawful District regulations, or the substantial disruption of the
orderly operation of the District, shall be prohibited.
Reference: Education Code Sections 76120, 66301
Adopted: May 6, 2013
Thank you to Southwestern College for providing their template for this policy. We appreciate their
efforts and cooperation.
See Administrative Procedure 3900 “Speech: Time, Place, and Manner”
Approved:
Student Service Council on August 15, 2012
Related Policies: BP/AP 4030 Academic Freedom
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BP 5130
Financial Aid
A program of financial aid to students will be provided, which may include, but is not limited to,
scholarships, grants, loans, and work and employment programs.
All financial aid programs will adhere to guidelines, procedures and standards issued by the funding
agency, and will incorporate federal, state, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
The District shall establish, publicize, and apply satisfactory academic progress standards for
participants in Title IV student aid programs.
Misrepresentation
Consistent with the applicable federal regulations for federal financial aid, the District shall not engage
in “substantial misrepresentation” of 1) the nature of its educational program, 2) the nature of its
financial charges, or 3) the employability of its graduates.
The District shall establish procedures for regularly reviewing the District’s website and other
informational materials for accuracy and completeness and for training District employees and vendors
providing covered services concerning the District’s educational programs, financial charges, and
employment of graduates to assure compliance with this policy.
The District shall establish procedures wherein the District shall periodically monitor employees’ and
vendors’ communications with prospective students and members of the public and take corrective
action where needed.
This policy does not create a private cause of action against the District or any of its representatives or
service providers. The District and its governing board do not waive any defenses or governmental
immunities by enacting this policy.
Reference: Education Code Section 76300; 20 U.S. Code Sections 1070 et seq.; 34 Code of Federal
Regulations Section 668; U.S. Department of Education regulations on the Integrity of Federal Student
Financial Aid Programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
Approved by Student Services Council on March 20, 2013
Adopted: May 6, 2013
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BP 5500
Standards of Conduct
The President/Superintendent shall establish procedures for the imposition of discipline on students in
accordance with the requirements for due process of the federal and state law and regulations.
The procedures shall clearly define the conduct that is subject to discipline, and shall identify potential
disciplinary actions, including but not limited to the removal, suspension or expulsion of a student.
The Board shall consider any recommendation from the President/Superintendent for expulsion. The
Board shall consider an expulsion recommendation in closed session unless the student requests that the
matter be considered in a public meeting. Final action by the Board on the expulsion shall be taken at a
public meeting.
The procedures shall be made widely available to students through the college catalog and other means.
See Administrative Procedures 5500.
References: Education Code Sections 66300 and 66301; Accreditation Standard II.A.7.b
Approved by Student Services Council January 18, 2012
Adopted: May 6, 2013
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BP 5800
Prevention of Identity Theft in Student Financial Transactions
The Cabrillo Community College is required to provide for the identification, detection, and response to
patterns, practices, or specific activities (“Red Flags”) that could indicate identity theft of students. This
is because the District serves as a creditor in relation to its students. The Superintendent/President is
directed to develop procedures to implement an Identity Theft Prevention Program (ITPP) to control
reasonably foreseeable risks to students from identity theft.
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Reference: Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, (Pub.L. 108-159)
Approved by Student Services Council on March 20, 2013
Adopted: May 6, 2013