Classified Senate Meeting
Kansas State University
Kansas State Union 213
March 5, 2003
1. Roll Call (Quorum)
In attendance: Rodney Stanfield, President; Cyreathia (Sam) Reyer, Vice President; Sharon
Schroll, Secretary; Jackie Yonning, Budget Coordinator; Ann Marie Treinen, Ex Officio;
Cheryl Grice (Representative At-Large); Lori Hutchins (Representative At-Large); Kimberly
Barraza, Sue Figge, Michelle Garner, William Glover, Donna Rogers, Pam Schierer, Connie
Schmidt, Ginger Schwerdt, Loleta Sump, Marlene Walker, Gay Youngman, Teresa Zerbe.
Absence: Peggie Armour (unexcused)
Doreen Kimbrough (unexcused)
David Ringle (unexcused)
2. Gary Leitnaker (Division of Human Resources)
Gary stated that there are changes in Personnel Services in Topeka. Loss of money means layoffs and rearranging of duties. Cheryl stated that state level is looking at the process. Such as
supervisory training may be joined with other state agencies. Cheryl also said that Health
Assessment is coming back to Manhattan.
3. Executive Council Report (Rodney Stanfield)
Rodney referred to handout “KU Information Regarding Alternative to Civil Service”. This
would replace the “Classified Employee System”. Pay would still be at University level but
comply with Federal pay. We would have the Regents Retirement System instead of KAPE
Retirement System. Much discussion on this subject.
Rodney also referred to two other handouts: Senate Bill No. 50 and House Bill 2126.
Rodney meets every Monday morning with a campus committee leaders. Discussion is on
legislative activities.
Ad Hoc Committees
Campus Affairs (Tuition Waivers)
Legislative Affairs (Use KU Model)
Rodney would like to establish committees on the two lists above. These committees will start
September 2003.
4. Minutes (Sharon Schroll)
January, 2003, Rodney motion to accept minutes, Connie accepted and Jackie seconded
the motion.
February, 2003, (no quorum) minutes accepted.
5. Budget Report (Jackie Yonning)
Recognition Ceremony
Foundation Account
State Account
$2,572.03
$1,748.48
$ 426.07
Motion to accept budget made by Sam, Ann Marie seconded the motion.
6. Senate Standing Committee
A. Codes and By-laws (Ann Marie)
Suggestion was made that we wait to pursue nomination for President Elect until we
finalize Codes and By-laws.
F. Recognition Ceremony - Update by Ginger Schwerdt
Committee is meeting every two weeks until May 21st which will be the day of the
Recognition Ceremony. Everything running smoothly. Gay suggested bringing a lunch
to these meetings if you want to.
7. Campus Committee Reports
F. United Way (Loleta Sump)
approximately $80,000 made by campus donations
this was $3,000 less from last year. Trying to brainstorm ideas on how to energize the
campaign for next year.
G. Parking (Ann Marie Treinen)
Biggest talk is increasing 8 additional stalls outside of Anderson Hall, will go from
parallel to diagonal. A suggestion from Gary is parking outside of Eisenhower Hall be
mostly for handicap people. Will be brought up at the next Parking meeting.
8. Old Business - none
9. New Business
A. Lori made a motion that the Classified Senate support the Eisenhower Parking of 8
stalls. Loleta moved to support it and Sam seconded it. Cost will be paid out of
Parking Services. All approved.
B. Codes and By-laws for President Elect for next term. Bill moves we make President
Election position vote for next term Connie seconded it. All approved.
C. Regarding Sam’s position s Vice President, we need to update Codes and By-laws and
fill the position as soon as possible. Information will be sent by email. Lolita made a
motion for this and Lori seconded it.
10.
Adjournment
Rodney made a motion to adjourn meeting. Connie seconded the motion. Meeting
adjourned.