HARTNELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES – DEVELOPMENT SESSION
DATE/TIME/PLACE
May 28, 2013 – 5:00 p.m.
411 Central Avenue, Salinas
Building A, Room 116
(Library- Distance Learning Room)
Members of the Board
Candi DePauw, President / Patricia Donohue, Vice President
Bill Freeman, Elia Gonzalez-Castro, Ray Montemayor
Erica Padilla-Chavez, Demetrio Pruneda
Elaine Duran Luchini, Student Trustee
Willard Lewallen, Ph.D.
Board Secretary / Superintendent/President
AGENDA
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
ROLL CALL
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Fifteen minutes (three minute maximum per person) set aside to receive public comments on
items on the published agenda.
V.
BOARD SELF-EVALUATION
The board will review and discuss the Board's Self-Evaluation.
VI.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Superintendent/President
VII.
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION / REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MISSION STATEMENT: Hartnell College provides the leadership and resources to ensure that all students shall have equal access to a
quality education and the opportunity to pursue and achieve their goals. We are responsive to the learning needs of our community and
dedicated to a diverse educational and cultural campus environment that prepares our students for productive participation in a changing
world.
ACCOMMODATIONS: All meeting locations are wheelchair accessible. The following services are available when requests are made by
4:00 p.m. of the Thursday before the Board meeting: American Sign Language interpreters or use of a reader during a meeting; large print
agenda or minutes; assistive listening devices. Please contact, the Office of the President at (831) 755-6900, if you need assistance in order
to participate in a public meeting or if you need the agenda and public documents modified as required by Section 202 of the Americans
with Disabilities Act. Act.
HCCD – BOARD OF TRUSTEES – DEVELOPMENT SESSION – MAY 28, 2013
AGENDA ITEM FOR BOARD MEETING OF:
Title
Board of Trustees' Self-Evaluation
Office of the Superintendent/President
Prepared by Willard Lewallen
Superintendent/President
May 28, 2013
Number
V.
Status
Discussion
Reference
Strategic Priorities – 3, 4
Accreditation Standard – IV.B.1.a-j.
BACKGROUND / SUMMARY
Board Policy 2745 states the following:
The Board is committed to assessing its own performance as a Board and in order to identify
its strengths and areas in which it may need to improve its functioning and will do so at least
annually.
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges includes the following
standard related to governing board self-evaluation:
IV.B.1.g
The governing board’s self-evaluation processes for assessing board performance are clearly
defined, implemented, and published in its policies or bylaws.
The Board of Trustees completed an evaluation survey to assess its performance. The Board of
Trustees will review and discuss the results of the survey as part of its own self-evaluation
process.
At the ACCT conference in San Antonio this year Trustees Pruneda and DePauw had experience
with an assessment instrument that was presented by Dr. Narcisa Polonio, Executive Vice
President for ACCT. This instrument included a rubric for assessing overall board effectiveness
as a result of responses to the survey. This rating is actually titled the "Board's Health Rating."
RUBRIC FOR GOVERNING BOARD EFFECTIVENESS (BOARD'S HEALTH RATING)
130-145 = Excellent
110-129 = Good
97-109 = Marginal, needs further discussion
Below 97 = Trouble, critical need for improvement
Based on the results of the HCCD Board of Trustees evaluation survey, the overall score was
107.01.
Dr. Jerome Hunter will facilitate the governing board's review and discussion of the selfevaluation results and will provide a presentation on the accreditation standards related to the
responsibilities of the governing board. Accreditation standards IV.B.1.a-j. are attached. A
brief profile of Dr. Hunter is attached, also.
RECOMMENDATION
None, no action required by the Board of Trustees.
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Jerome Hunter
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Consultants
DR. JEROME HUNTER has more than
35 years of educational work
experience. He has served as a
classified employee, instructor and
administrator at all levels. His work
experience includes two college
presidencies as well as serving as
Chancellor of a North Orange
Community College district.
Pegi Ard
Stan Arterberry
Donald Berz
Keith W. Bird
Dona Boatright
George Boggs
Mike Brandy
Eleanor Brown
Ed Buckley
Allen Edwards
Jane C ebelak
V-Anne C hernock
Eva C onrad
Mary Ellen Duncan
Ben Duran
Martha Ellis
Paul Elsner
Mary C rabbe
Gershwin
Sheryl Gessford
Richard Giese
Patricia Griffin
C y Gulassa
John Halder
Nicki Harrington
Philip L. Hartley,
Ph.D.
Julie Hatoff
John Hendrickson
Michael Hill
Andy Howard
Jerry Hunter
As Chancellor, Dr. Hunter reported
directly to an elected Board of
Trustees. He was responsible for all
district operations including planning,
organizing, and directing instructional
programs, support services, and
facilities development. The North
Orange County Community College District encompasses 155
square miles and includes Cypress College, Fullerton College,
and the School of Continuing Education. The district employs
proximately 2,400 full- and part-time employees and has an
operating budget exceeding $140 million.
Dr. Hunter currently serves as a Distinguished Lecturer at
California State University Fullerton. The Distinguished
Lecturer serves as support to the doctoral programs,
specifically the specialization in the Community College. In
addition to teaching in the Department of Educational
Leadership, the responsibilities of the position include:
identification of prospective students, identification of student
mentors, participation in the selection of students and
instructors and engagement in the Center for Research on
Educational Access and Leadership.
A native of Birmingham Alabama, Dr. Hunter holds an Ed.D in
Higher Education from the University of Southern California, a
M.A. in Urban Studies from Occidental College, a B.A. in Political
Science from the University of California at Riverside, and an
A.A. in Liberal Arts from Santa Ana College.
He and his wife Adleane have three children and four
grandchildren.
Robert Jensen
Marie Kane
Jan Kehoe
Shirley Kelly
Mary Kay Kickels
Eileen
Kraskouskas
Jan Lyddon
Jean Malone
Joy McC aslin
Peggy Moore
Nan Poppe
www.collegebraintrust.com/hunter_jerome.html
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Standard IV: Leadership and Governance
B.
Board and Administrative Organization
In addition to the leadership of individuals and constituencies,
institutions recognize the designated responsibilities of the
governing board for setting policies and of the chief administrator
for the effective operation of the institution. Multi-college
districts/systems clearly define the organizational roles of the
district/system and the colleges.6
1.
The institution has a governing board that is responsible for
establishing policies to assure the quality, integrity, and
effectiveness of the student learning programs and services and
the financial stability of the institution. The governing board
adheres to a clearly defined policy for selecting and evaluating
the chief administrator for the college or the district/system.
a.
The governing board is an independent policy-making
body that reflects the public interest in board activities
and decisions. Once the board reaches a decision, it
acts as a whole. It advocates for and defends the
institution and protects it from undue influence or
pressure.
b.
The governing board establishes policies consistent with
the mission statement to ensure the quality, integrity, and
improvement of student learning programs and services
and the resources necessary to support them.
c.
The governing board has ultimate responsibility for
educational quality, legal matters, and financial integrity.
d.
The institution or the governing board publishes the
board bylaws and policies specifying the board’s size,
duties, responsibilities, structure, and operating
procedures.
Standard IVB—Board and Administrative Organization
24
Standard IV: Leadership and Governance
e.
The governing board acts in a manner consistent with its
policies and bylaws. The board regularly evaluates its policies
and practices and revises them as necessary.
f.
The governing board has a program for board development and
new member orientation. It has a mechanism for providing for
continuity of board membership and staggered terms of office.
g.
The governing board’s self-evaluation processes for assessing
board performance are clearly defined, implemented, and
published in its policies or bylaws.
h.
The governing board has a code of ethics that includes a clearly
defined policy for dealing with behavior that violates its code.
i.
The governing board is informed about and involved in the
accreditation process.
j.
The governing board has the responsibility for selecting and
evaluating the district/system chief administrator (most often
known as the chancellor) in a multi-college district/system or the
college chief administrator (most often known as the president)
in the case of a single college. The governing board delegates
full responsibility and authority to him/her to implement and
administer board policies without board interference and holds
him/her accountable for the operation of the district/system or
college, respectively.
In multi-college districts/systems, the governing board
establishes a clearly defined policy for selecting and evaluating
the presidents of the colleges.
Standard IVB—Board and Administrative Organization
25
Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation 2012-13 (2)
1. Board members demonstrate concern for entire community, not just special interest groups or one trustee area.
(Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.a.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
12.5% (1)
25.0% (2)
25.0% (2)
37.5% (3)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
3.13
Comments
1 of 33
8
4
answered question
8
skipped question
0
2. The board works together in a spirit of harmony and cooperation. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.a.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
12.5% (1)
25.0% (2)
25.0% (2)
37.5% (3)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
3.13
8
Comments
4
answered question
8
skipped question
0
3. Board members support the majority decisions of the board. (Accreditation Standards IV.B.1.a.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
12.5% (1)
50.0% (4)
25.0% (2)
0.0% (0)
12.5% (1)
0.0% (0)
3.50
Comments
2 of 33
8
3
answered question
8
skipped question
0
4. Board members actively support the Foundation's fund raising efforts. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.a.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
12.5% (1)
25.0% (2)
12.5% (1)
37.5% (3)
0.0% (0)
12.5% (1)
3.14
8
Comments
6
answered question
8
skipped question
0
5. Board members are actively involved in advocating for the college at the local, state, and federal governmental levels.
(Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.a.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
12.5% (1)
25.0% (2)
0.0% (0)
25.0% (2)
12.5% (1)
25.0% (2)
3.33
Comments
3 of 33
8
5
answered question
8
skipped question
0
6. Board members actively promote the college within the communities served by the college. (Accreditation Standard
IV.B.1.a.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
12.5% (1)
37.5% (3)
25.0% (2)
12.5% (1)
0.0% (0)
12.5% (1)
3.57
8
Comments
3
answered question
8
skipped question
0
7. The board is involved in developing and adopting policies. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.b.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
25.0% (2)
37.5% (3)
25.0% (2)
12.5% (1)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
3.75
Comments
4 of 33
8
1
answered question
8
skipped question
0
8. Board members are knowledgeable about their duties and responsibilities as outlined in Board Policy 2200.
(Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.c.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
12.5% (1)
37.5% (3)
37.5% (3)
12.5% (1)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
3.50
Comments
5 of 33
8
1
answered question
8
skipped question
0
9. The board works to ensure financial stability and approves annual budgets that reflect college priorities. (Accreditation
Standard IV.B.1.c.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
37.5% (3)
37.5% (3)
25.0% (2)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
4.13
8
Comments
1
answered question
8
skipped question
0
10. Board Officer responsibilities are clear. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.d.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
28.6% (2)
14.3% (1)
28.6% (2)
14.3% (1)
14.3% (1)
0.0% (0)
3.29
Comments
6 of 33
7
3
answered question
7
skipped question
1
11. The Board President speaks for the board. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.d.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
14.3% (1)
28.6% (2)
14.3% (1)
28.6% (2)
0.0% (0)
14.3% (1)
3,33
7
Comments
2
answered question
7
skipped question
1
12. Board members understand and support the concept that board policy is the primary voice of the board. (Accreditation
Standard IV.B.1.e.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
14.3% (1)
28.6% (2)
28.6% (2)
14.3% (1)
14.3% (1)
0.0% (0)
3.14
Comments
7 of 33
7
1
answered question
7
skipped question
1
13. New members participate in an orientation to the Board and the college. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.f.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
12.5% (1)
37.5% (3)
12.5% (1)
12.5% (1)
0.0% (0)
25.0% (2)
3,67
8
Comments
2
answered question
8
skipped question
0
14. Board members engage in a continuous process of board development and education. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.f.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
37.5% (3)
25.0% (2)
37.5% (3)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
4.00
Comments
8 of 33
8
2
answered question
8
skipped question
0
15. The board participates in a board self-assessment process every year. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.g.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
25.0% (2)
37.5% (3)
37.5% (3)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
3.88
8
Comments
2
answered question
8
skipped question
0
16. Board members operate ethically without conflict of interest. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.h.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
12.5% (1)
0.0% (0)
87.5% (7)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
3.25
Comments
9 of 33
8
3
answered question
8
skipped question
0
17. The board has well-defined policies on conduct to avoid counterproductive behavior by individual trustees.
(Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.h.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
25.0% (2)
25.0% (2)
50.0% (4)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
3.75
8
Comments
4
answered question
8
skipped question
0
18. Board members are informed about and involved in the accreditation process. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.i.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
42.9% (3)
28.6% (2)
14.3% (1)
14.3% (1)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
4.00
Comments
10 of 33
7
3
answered question
7
skipped question
1
19. The board clearly delegates the administration of the college to the CEO. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.j.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
37.5% (3)
25.0% (2)
37.5% (3)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
4.00
8
Comments
3
answered question
8
skipped question
0
20. The board evaluates the CEO in a manner to assure his success in leading the college. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.j.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
25.0% (2)
25.0% (2)
25.0% (2)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
25.0% (2)
4.00
Comments
11 of 33
8
3
answered question
8
skipped question
0
21. A climate of mutual trust and respect exists between the board and the CEO. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.j.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
25.0% (2)
25.0% (2)
37.5% (3)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
12.5% (1)
3.86
8
Comments
2
answered question
8
skipped question
0
22. The board has clarified the difference between its policy role and the roles of the CEO and staff. (Accreditation Standard
IV.B.1.j.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
50.0% (4)
0.0% (0)
37.5% (3)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
12.5% (1)
4,14
Comments
12 of 33
8
1
answered question
8
skipped question
0
23. Board members refer community concerns and complaints to the CEO. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.j.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
37.5% (3)
12.5% (1)
12.5% (1)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
37.5% (3)
4.40
8
Comments
4
answered question
8
skipped question
0
24. Board members avoid being involved in the management of the college and going around the administration to obtain
information directly from employees. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.j.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
50.0% (4)
12.5% (1)
12.5% (1)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
25.0% (2)
4.50
Comments
13 of 33
8
3
answered question
8
skipped question
0
25. Board meetings are effective and productive. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.a-j.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
28.6% (2)
28.6% (2)
28.6% (2)
14.3% (1)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
3.71
7
Comments
2
answered question
7
skipped question
1
26. Board members are prepared for monthly meetings (review agenda materials, ask questions of the CEO, conduct
additional research, etc.) to facilitate meaningful dialogue and discussion. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.a-j.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
37.5% (3)
37.5% (3)
12.5% (1)
12.5% (1)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
4.00
Comments
14 of 33
8
3
answered question
8
skipped question
0
27. Board members trust and respect each other. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.a-j.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
14.3% (1)
14.3% (1)
28.6% (2)
28.6% (2)
14.3% (1)
0.0% (0)
2.86
7
Comments
4
answered question
7
skipped question
1
28. Board members are actively involved in the college and community and attend college events on a regular basis.
(Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.a-j.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
14.3% (1)
28.6% (2)
28.6% (2)
14.3% (1)
0.0% (0)
14.3% (1)
3.50
Comments
15 of 33
7
3
answered question
7
skipped question
1
29. Board members have effective communication with the superintendent/president. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.j.)
Don't Know
(no basis
Outstanding/Excellent
Good
Adequate
Marginal
Poor
for opinion,
no
Rating
Rating
Average
Count
experience)
37.5% (3)
37.5% (3)
12.5% (1)
0.0% (0)
0.0% (0)
12.5% (1)
4,29
8
Comments
2
answered question
8
skipped question
0
30. What are the board's greatest strengths?
Response
Count
7
16 of 33
answered question
7
skipped question
1
31. What are the major accomplishments of the board in the past year?
Response
Count
7
answered question
7
skipped question
1
32. What are the areas in which the board could improve?
Response
Count
7
answered question
7
skipped question
1
33. What are the one or two most important change(s) you think are needed need to improve our board meetings and board
effectiveness?
Response
Count
7
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answered question
7
skipped question
1
34. What three issues do you feel the board should make its priorities for the coming year?
Response
Count
6
answered question
6
skipped question
2
35. Name two or three areas in which you personally want to learn more, improve or do more in the next year.
Response
Count
7
18 of 33
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7
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1
Page 2, Q1. Board members demonstrate concern for entire community, not just special interest groups or one trustee area. (Accreditation Standard
IV.B.1.a.)
1
I believe there are some members of the board that believe the richest people of Monterey Couunty are more important
than those people, who happen to work for an hourly wage. Some of the board members really care about the students,
the classified, the teachers, and other employees of the district.
May 22, 2013 8:47 PM
2
During the last meeting (in regards to the PLA) it was clear that a few board members were concerned with special
interest groups as opposed to the community as a whole.
May 21, 2013 9:59 PM
3
Some members are in it for themselves and for the few who primarily want the lions share of benefits.
May 19, 2013 1:01 PM
4
The recent vote on the Lease-Leaseback project with a PLA is an example of catering to a special interest group - unions
- which I've observed happens more often than not.
May 14, 2013 3:31 PM
Page 2, Q2. The board works together in a spirit of harmony and cooperation. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.a.)
1
There have been times in recent history whereby some of the Presidents of the board have not put things on the agenda
that were requested. Some information was requested of former presidents of the board in writtten form, but the requests
were ingored.
May 22, 2013 8:47 PM
2
There appears to a divide between board members making it difficult to cooperate in the best interest of the college and
students.
May 21, 2013 9:59 PM
3
With the majority of decisions, this is true.
May 14, 2013 3:31 PM
4
This would require that all board members begin analyzing an issue on the premise that students come first. I'm not
convinced that is the case.
May 12, 2013 8:26 PM
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Page 2, Q3. Board members support the majority decisions of the board. (Accreditation Standards IV.B.1.a.)
1
Yes we do support these actions.
May 22, 2013 8:47 PM
2
There is always room for improvement.
May 21, 2013 9:59 PM
3
At least publicly.
May 14, 2013 3:31 PM
Page 2, Q4. Board members actively support the Foundation's fund raising efforts. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.a.)
1
Yes the board does.
May 22, 2013 8:47 PM
2
Being that each member of the board is an elected official representing their particular area in Monterey County; each
member should be attending the foundation's fund raising events so as to represent their constituencies.
May 21, 2013 9:59 PM
3
Most board members do not know enough to make non special interest decisions.
May 19, 2013 1:01 PM
4
some do not sure about all
May 19, 2013 8:52 AM
5
Other than those whose names have been published in Foundation brochures, I don't know about any others.
May 14, 2013 3:31 PM
6
With the exception of a few
May 12, 2013 8:26 PM
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Page 2, Q5. Board members are actively involved in advocating for the college at the local, state, and federal governmental levels. (Accreditation
Standard IV.B.1.a.)
1
I would say that this would be a true statement.
May 22, 2013 8:47 PM
2
I am not aware of any of the board members being actively involved in advocating for the college on any level, but should
be if a board member is actively involved in advocating for Hartnell College.
May 21, 2013 9:59 PM
3
We need to do more of this. However, we need to develop a better system to help trustees do it.
May 19, 2013 1:01 PM
4
some do not sure about all
May 19, 2013 8:52 AM
5
We could do more in this area.
May 12, 2013 8:26 PM
Page 2, Q6. Board members actively promote the college within the communities served by the college. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.a.)
1
I would say that this happens to be true.
May 22, 2013 8:47 PM
2
Same as above.
May 19, 2013 1:01 PM
3
some do not sure about all
May 19, 2013 8:52 AM
Page 3, Q7. The board is involved in developing and adopting policies. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.b.)
1
Yes the board has continued to do this.
May 22, 2013 8:48 PM
Page 4, Q8. Board members are knowledgeable about their duties and responsibilities as outlined in Board Policy 2200. (Accreditation Standard
IV.B.1.c.)
1
Yes the board is knowledgeable about what they need to do.
May 22, 2013 8:49 PM
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Page 4, Q8. Board members are knowledgeable about their duties and responsibilities as outlined in Board Policy 2200. (Accreditation Standard
IV.B.1.c.)
Page 4, Q9. The board works to ensure financial stability and approves annual budgets that reflect college priorities. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.c.)
1
Yes the board has continued to do that.
May 22, 2013 8:49 PM
Page 5, Q10. Board Officer responsibilities are clear. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.d.)
1
They are clear, however , board officiers have no more powers than any other trustee.
May 22, 2013 8:52 PM
2
Perhaps the board should take another look at BP 2200 and define what each one indicates so as to formulate a clearer
depiction of what it signifies to be a representative on the BOT.
May 21, 2013 10:12 PM
3
well defined in policy manual
May 19, 2013 8:54 AM
Page 5, Q11. The Board President speaks for the board. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.d.)
1
Some of the past board Presidents really did not show leadership. they were extremely rude and disrespectful.
May 22, 2013 8:52 PM
2
After a recent meeting, a trustee, not the President, was being interviewed by a local television reporter.
May 14, 2013 3:34 PM
Page 6, Q12. Board members understand and support the concept that board policy is the primary voice of the board. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.e.)
1
Yes most of us do.
May 22, 2013 8:52 PM
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Page 6, Q12. Board members understand and support the concept that board policy is the primary voice of the board. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.e.)
Page 7, Q13. New members participate in an orientation to the Board and the college. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.f.)
1
Yes new board members do participate in orientations and training.
May 22, 2013 8:54 PM
2
the orientation process has yet to be adequately designed/implenented
May 19, 2013 8:54 AM
Page 7, Q14. Board members engage in a continuous process of board development and education. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.f.)
1
Yes we have done this for many years.
May 22, 2013 8:54 PM
2
monthly development meetings
May 19, 2013 8:54 AM
Page 8, Q15. The board participates in a board self-assessment process every year. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.g.)
1
Yes we have done this every year.
May 22, 2013 8:54 PM
2
newly developed process in last 2 years--still adjusting--getting better
May 19, 2013 8:54 AM
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Page 9, Q16. Board members operate ethically without conflict of interest. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.h.)
1
Some do and some do not.
May 22, 2013 8:56 PM
2
Some board members should be mindful about operating ethically without conflict of interest.
May 21, 2013 10:18 PM
3
We definitely need to improve in this area.
May 19, 2013 1:15 PM
Page 9, Q17. The board has well-defined policies on conduct to avoid counterproductive behavior by individual trustees. (Accreditation Standard
IV.B.1.h.)
1
Yes we have policies in place for everything.
May 22, 2013 8:56 PM
2
Policies need to be "well-defined" to avoid counterproductive behavior by a few individual trustees.
3
This is impossible to accomplish, all board members have a mind of our own, as it should be. Counterproductive behavior
will never be fairly defined.
May 19, 2013 1:15 PM
4
Though sometimes those policies may not be excercised for the fear of political retaliation
May 12, 2013 8:31 PM
May 21, 2013 10:18 PM
Page 10, Q18. Board members are informed about and involved in the accreditation process. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.i.)
1
yes we have done this for many years.
May 22, 2013 8:56 PM
2
I find it interesting that board members are interested in getting into the nitty-gritty about particular projects, yet are not as
involved in the accreditation process which would be the basis (besides the students) of our existence. With that said,
administration has certainly informed the board about the accreditation process.
May 21, 2013 10:26 PM
3
a developing focus/concern--"informed" very good; "involved in" needs work
May 19, 2013 8:54 AM
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Page 11, Q19. The board clearly delegates the administration of the college to the CEO. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.j.)
1
Yes we clearly do this at Hartnell.
May 22, 2013 9:08 PM
2
However, a recent motion suggesting 3 Trustees negotiate with Labor Council does not speak well of delegation of
duties.
May 14, 2013 3:38 PM
3
Micromanagement can be an issue with the board at times.
May 12, 2013 8:35 PM
Page 11, Q20. The board evaluates the CEO in a manner to assure his success is leading the college. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.j.)
1
Yes we do this to assure the success of the CEO and the institution.
May 22, 2013 9:08 PM
2
developing the process--becoming more effective
May 19, 2013 8:55 AM
3
Speaking of the Past President/Superintendent only. We have not yet evaluated current President/Supt.
May 14, 2013 3:38 PM
Page 11, Q21. A climate of mutual trust and respect exists between the board and the CEO. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.j.)
1
I believe that thisis true among most of the Trustee and the CEO.
May 22, 2013 9:08 PM
2
Much improvement is needed.
May 19, 2013 1:17 PM
Page 11, Q22. The board has clarified the difference between its policy role and the roles of the CEO and staff. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.j.)
1
Yes we have clearly stated the roles of each group.
May 22, 2013 9:08 PM
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Page 11, Q23. Board members refer community concerns and complaints to the CEO. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.j.)
1
Yes I believe that the board those this very well.
May 22, 2013 9:08 PM
2
think most do, not sure about all
May 19, 2013 8:55 AM
3
I can only speak for myself on this question.
May 14, 2013 3:38 PM
4
can not speak for others on their actions or inactions
May 12, 2013 8:35 PM
Page 11, Q24. Board members avoid being involved in the management of the college and going around the administration to obtain information directly
from employees. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.j.)
1
Yes I believe that is true.
May 22, 2013 9:08 PM
2
Again, I only speak for myself.
May 14, 2013 3:38 PM
3
Same comments from previous
May 12, 2013 8:35 PM
Page 12, Q25. Board meetings are effective and productive. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.a-j.)
1
The meetings have been since we hired the new CEO.
May 22, 2013 9:20 PM
2
Every one should be aware of parlimentry procedures; if they were, meetings would be a bit more effective and
productive. In adition, board members need to be more mindful of their questions so as stay on topic.
May 21, 2013 10:59 PM
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Page 12, Q26. Board members are prepared for monthly meetings (review agenda materials, ask questions of the CEO, conduct additional research, etc.)
to facilitate meaningful dialogue and discussion. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.a-j.)
1
Yes the majority of members are prepared for each meeting.
May 22, 2013 9:20 PM
2
If more board members were to ask questions of the CEO and conduct additional research our board meetings would be
filled with greater depth of discussion. (It’s obvious who does and doesn't)
May 21, 2013 10:59 PM
3
varies
May 19, 2013 8:55 AM
Page 12, Q27. Board members trust and respect each other. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.a-j.)
1
Because it appears some board members operate underlying interests, it is difficult to trust those members.
May 21, 2013 10:59 PM
2
Needs to improve.
May 19, 2013 1:23 PM
3
there seems to be a serious divide/lack of trust that has been/can be problematic
May 19, 2013 8:55 AM
4
I am not convinced trust is the goal here but rather the idea to agree to disagree
May 12, 2013 8:38 PM
Page 12, Q28. Board members are actively involved in the college and community and attend college events on a regular basis. (Accreditation Standard
IV.B.1.a-j.)
1
Yes . We all go to different events.
May 22, 2013 9:20 PM
2
Board members should make a commitment to attending Hartnell's events on regular basis so that the students are
aware of who are making decisions for them.
May 21, 2013 10:59 PM
3
some more than others
May 19, 2013 8:55 AM
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Page 12, Q29. Board members have effective communication with the superintendent/president. (Accreditation Standard IV.B.1.j.)
1
Yes I believe we all do.
May 22, 2013 9:20 PM
2
Dr. Lewallen has been doing an excellent job providing Board members quality information which helps us to be able to
effectively communicate with him.
May 19, 2013 1:23 PM
Page 13, Q30. What are the board's greatest strengths?
1
We all have different interests.
May 22, 2013 9:29 PM
2
Comittment to student success is the boards' greatest strength.
3
Unity
May 19, 2013 3:31 PM
4
Each member has a tremendous amount of talent, that if orchestrated would be second to none.
May 19, 2013 1:45 PM
5
representative of the community all intelligent, responsible adults who represent a cross section of life experiences
despite our differences, I believe, generally, we are there for the students
May 19, 2013 8:57 AM
6
Committed to student success.
May 14, 2013 3:49 PM
7
Attendance is good
May 12, 2013 8:48 PM
May 21, 2013 11:29 PM
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Page 13, Q31. What are the major accomplishments of the board in the past year?
1
I believe the major accomplishment was hiring the new CEO.
May 22, 2013 9:29 PM
2
Solar panels at the Alisal Campus is a major accomplishment of the board this past year.
3
Balance the budget and continute to avoid laid offs.
May 19, 2013 3:31 PM
4
Hiring a trustworthy president. Passing by majority vote that the PLA be part of the Lease- Lease back agreement.
May 19, 2013 1:45 PM
5
hiring new president beginning to understand accreditation and giving it a top priority becoming more informed about the
college and its programs supporting budget recommendations from the administration
May 19, 2013 8:57 AM
6
Hired new President/Superintendent Were involved in the Accreditation Process
May 14, 2013 3:49 PM
7
Fiscal solvency advancing innovation in education with support from foundation
May 12, 2013 8:48 PM
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May 21, 2013 11:29 PM
Page 13, Q32. What are the areas in which the board could improve?
1
In allowing people to express their differences.
May 22, 2013 9:29 PM
2
BP 2200
3
None
May 19, 2013 3:31 PM
4
Start focusing more on the educational needs of our diverse student population and the needs of the community instead
of catering to special interest groups.
May 19, 2013 1:45 PM
5
need to deal with the lack of trust issue
May 19, 2013 8:57 AM
6
No surprises - to Board Member or President/Superintendent Think at the 30 thousand foot level Act in a manner that
serves the college, not special interests.
May 14, 2013 3:49 PM
7
Avoid personal attacks. Speak to the issue.
May 12, 2013 8:48 PM
May 21, 2013 11:29 PM
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Page 13, Q33. What are the one or two most important change(s) you think are needed need to improve our board meetings and board effectiveness?
1
having other people in charge of the meeting. Having new people be the board President and Vice President.
May 22, 2013 9:29 PM
2
Board members should ask questions of the CEO and conduct additional research to improve our board meetings and
board effectiveness,
May 21, 2013 11:29 PM
3
None
May 19, 2013 3:31 PM
4
The board needs to be more respectful of our community, students, faculty, staff, and ourselves. Agendas appear to be
manipulated to favor special interest groups. Minutes at times do not reflect the true content of the previous meeting.
May 19, 2013 1:45 PM
5
change the dais/panel arrangement to more of a "U" shape as existed in the old board room
May 19, 2013 8:57 AM
6
Engage all stakeholders in discussions - early in decision-making processes. Explain, don't surprise Board, with
viewpoints.
May 14, 2013 3:49 PM
7
Follow parlimentarian procedures.
May 12, 2013 8:48 PM
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Page 13, Q34. What three issues do you feel the board should make its priorities for the coming year?
1
I would like for us to work on our career and transfer center; I would like to see the board focus on hiring more
counselors, and contunue to put students first. I believe we have always put students first.
May 22, 2013 9:29 PM
2
Student success Access to classes Following the accreditation recomendations
May 19, 2013 3:31 PM
3
Honesty Transparency Justice Equality Fairness
May 19, 2013 1:45 PM
4
develop the "culture of accreditation" with a top down approach maintain fiscal health follow through on the development
of future direction of the college after the Strategic Plan is introduced design/develop/implement a meaningful new trustee
orientation procedure board needs to be more in tune with understanding student learning programs and outcomes
May 19, 2013 8:57 AM
5
Organizational stability. Adequate staffing at administrative and supervisorial levels. Continue evaluations of staff at all
levels of the organizaiton.
May 14, 2013 3:49 PM
6
1. Strengthen counseling and support services for students using innovative, efficient and effective models and practice
2. develop a 10 year plan highlighting hartnells direction for the next decade 3. Expand career pathways
May 12, 2013 8:48 PM
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Page 13, Q35. Name two or three areas in which you personally want to learn more, improve or do more in the next year.
1
I would like to be Board President.
May 22, 2013 9:29 PM
2
Student Success through scholarships and internships.
3
Budget sources More understanding in the management roles and functions
May 19, 2013 3:31 PM
4
The Budget Board Policy More High Power conference attendence
May 19, 2013 1:45 PM
5
keep pushing for South County development to better serve students in that area. evaluate the future of the Alisal
campus
May 19, 2013 8:57 AM
6
Continue to increase understanding of budget. Greater understanding of technology on campus.
May 14, 2013 3:49 PM
7
Advocating at federal level-does this matter?
May 12, 2013 8:48 PM
May 21, 2013 11:29 PM
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