RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES – Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 6:00 P.M.
Location:
Rio Hondo College Board Room
3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier CA 90601
Members Present:
Ms. Madeline Shapiro, President
Ms. Vicky Santana, Vice President
Mr. Gary Mendez, Member
Ms. Norma Garcia, Member
Ms. Mary Ann Pacheco, Member
Ms. Melissa De Leon, Student Trustee
Members Absent:
None
Staff Members:
Ms. Teresa Dreyfuss, Superintendent/President
Mr. Henry Gee, Vice President, Student Services
Ms. Myeshia Armstrong, Vice President, Finance
and Business
Robert Bethel, Academic Senate President
Dr. Sergio Guzman, RHCFA President
Sandra Rivera, CSEA President
William Ashby, ASRHC President
Ms. Sandy Sandello (Recorder)
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A.
Call to Order
Ms. Shapiro called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
B.
Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Mike Munoz led the salute to the flag.
C.
Roll Call
All Board Members reported present.
D.
92.
Approval of Minutes: July 8, 2015
On motion of Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Santana, the
Board voted by unanimous vote of the five members present [Shapiro, Garcia,
Mendez, Pacheco, and Santana] to approve the minutes of July 8, 2015.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Gary Mendez, Vicky Santana, Norma Edith García, Mary Ann Pacheco, Madeline
Shapiro, Melissa De Leon, Student Trustee
Student Trustee advisory vote was Aye.
E.
F.
Open Communication for Public Comment – No comments from the public.
COMMENDATION
 Classified Retirement (Lupe Scianni, Child Development Center)
BREAK
G.
II.
PRESENTATIONS
 Update on Child Development Center (Dr. Sondra Moe)
CONSENT AGENDA
President Dreyfuss requested that item IIA14, Redirection of the
Superintendent/President and Vice Presidents Auto Allowance, be tabled.
93.
On motion of Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee Deleon, the
Board voted by unanimous vote of the five members present [Shapiro, Garcia, Mendez,
Pacheco, and Santana] to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item IIA14,
Redirection of the Superintendent/President and Vice Presidents Auto Allowance, which
was tabled.
Student Trustee Advisory vote was Aye.
A.
FINANCE & BUSINESS
1.
Finance and Business Reports
Approved Purchase Order Report containing purchases for the preceding
month.
Approved Payroll Warrant Report for the month of July, 2015.
2.
Authorization for Out of State Travel and Conferences
Approved the following staff members and those Board members who
could attend in the following educational conferences:
Mike Dighera and Steve Tomory to participate at the 2015 Automatic
Transmission Rebuilders Association Powertrain Expo (ATRA) in Las
Vegas, Nevada on October 29-November 1, 2015.
Jasmine Lopez to participate at the TRIO Annual Conference in Atlanta,
Georgia on September 15-19, 2015.
3.
Renewal – Agreement with the Foundation for California Community
Colleges for State of California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)
Smog Referee and Student Training Program
The Board of Trustees approved the Bureau of Automotive Repair Smog
Referee and Student Training Program renewal agreement through June
30, 2017 and authorized the Administration to execute the appropriate
documents on behalf of the District.
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Appointment or Reappointment to Rio Hondo College Citizens
Oversight Committee
The Board of Trustees appointed Virginia Gummig as the representative
for Student Trustee DeLeon, for the Citizens Oversight Committee
Member.
5.
Revenue Agreement – Southern California Regional Transit Training
Consortium (SCRTTC)
This is an agreement between the SCRTTC and Rio Hondo Community
College District. RHC Career & Technical Education will provide a 2-day
OSHA Basic Safety Training Course #SC-OS-9999-1. Upon completion of
the course, students will be issued OSHA certificate cards.
The location of the training will be at the City Transportation Yard/Building,
4343 Duquesne Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232.
The 2-day OSHA Basic Safety Training Course will be conducted on
August 13, 2014 and August 14, 2015 for which SCRTTC will pay Rio
Hondo College $4000.00.
Authorization is approved to ratify the contract with Southern California
Regional Transit Training Consortium (SCRTTC) as outlined and
authorized the Administration to execute contract on behalf of the District.
6.
Contract, Lease or Purchase through any Public Corporation or
Agency – State of California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS)
The Board of Trustees determined and approved the utilization of the State
of California Department of General Services California Multiple Award
Schedule (CMAS) program and/or other public corporation or agency
awards as being in the best interest of the Rio Hondo Community College
District.
7.
Substantial Completion – RFP #2035 LED Lighting Conversion &
Energy Efficiency Project Phase I & II – Retro-Tek Energy Services,
Inc.
The Board of Trustees approved the substantial completion of work
specified in RFP #2035 LED Lighting Conversion & Energy Efficiency
Project Phase I & II and authorized filing the Notice of Completion in
offices of the Los Angeles County Recorder.
8.
Instructional Services Agreement – National Protection & Safety
Consulting
The Department of Public Safety recommends establishing the following
instructional services agreement for fire technology related training, which
includes but is not limited to, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency
Medical Technician, CPR and other Emergency Services related courses:
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National Protection & Safety Consulting
The term of this instructional services agreement is from
September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. Revenue generated
from Full Time Equivalent Students (FTES) will be split 80% to Rio
Hondo and 20% to National Protection & Safety Consulting.
The Board of Trustees approved the instructional service agreements with
National Protection & Safety Consulting as presented above and
authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf
of the District.
9.
Softball Field Retaining Wall and Guardrail Project – Ratification of
Additional Division of the State Architect (DSA) Re-Opening Fees
The Board of Trustees ratified the re-opening fees of $500.00 to the
Division of the State Architect for the Softball Field Retaining Wall and the
Guardrail Project and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate
documents on behalf of the District.
10.
Replacement of Pool Retaining Wall Bid #2027 – Additional Division
of the State Architect Fees for Review of Construction Change
Directives
The Board of Trustees approved the invoice for additional plan check fees
from the Division of the State Architect for an amount not to exceed
$1,186.42 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute
appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
11.
Relocatable Buildings HS 1-10 Resolution and Project Certification
Support – IBI Group
In the process of achieving certification from the Division of the State
Architect (DSA), it was determined that after the installation of relocatable
buildings HS 1-10 on Parking Lot 3, the buildings were occupied without
DSA certification. As part of the certification process, DSA is requiring the
submittal of additional drawings, as-built details of suspended ceilings and
other documentation. IBI Group will supplant the project’s Architect of
Record for the missing documentation and provide architectural and
engineering services on a Time and Materials basis.
The Board of Trustees approved the proposal from IBI Group to provide
professional architectural and engineering services on a time and
materials basis, not to exceed $11,560.00 from Bond Funds and
authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf
of the District.
12.
Alterations to the Administration Building Resolution and Project
Certification Support – IBI Group
In the process of the Division of the State Architect (DSA) Closeout, it was
determined the construction of the modifications to the second floor of the
Administration building in 1997, the classrooms were occupied without
DSA certification. As part of the certification process, DSA is requiring the
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submittal of additional drawings, as-built details, additional testing and
other documentation.
The Board of Trustees approved a contract with IBI Group to provide
processional architectural and engineering services on a time and
materials basis, not to exceed $11,560.00 from Bond Funds and
authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf
of the District.
13.
Child Development Center Resolution and Project Certification
Support – IBI Group
In the Division of the State Architect (DSA) Closeout process it was
determined that after the construction of the Child Development Center,
the buildings were occupied without DSA certification. As part of the
certification process, DSA is requiring the submittal of additional drawings,
as-built details, additional testing and other documentation.
The Board of Trustees approved a contract with IBI Group to provide
processional architectural and engineering services on a time and
materials basis, not to exceed $20,620.00 from Bond Funds and
authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf
of the District.
14.
Redirection of the Superintendent/President and Vice Presidents
Auto Allowance – The Superintendent/President requested that this item
be tabled.
15.
Student Support Services (SSS) STEM Program Grant P042A150503 –
U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Rio Hondo College (RHC)
renewed funding for the Student Support Services (SSS) STEM program
grant. The first year of funding under FY 2015 grant award cycle will
commence on September 1, 2015 and the award is anticipated to continue
for five (5) years ending August 31, 2020. Budget period for this award
notification is September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 in the amount of
$220,000.00. Subsequent years of continuation funding will be issued
contingent upon demonstration that the project has made substantial
progress in achieving it approved goals and objectives.
The Board of Trustees approved the Student Support Services (SSS)
STEM Program Grant award as summarized above in the amount of
$220,000.00 for the term September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 and
authorized the Administration to execute the appropriate documents on
behalf of the District.
16.
Student Support Services (SSS) Program Grant P042A150939 – U.S.
Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Rio Hondo College (RHC)
renewed funding for the Student Support Services (SSS) program grant.
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The first year of funding under FY 2015 grant award cycle will commence on
September 1, 2015 and the award is anticipated to continue for five (5) years
ending August 31, 2020. Budget period for this award notification is
September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 in the amount of $247,584.00.
Subsequent years of continuation funding will be issued contingent upon
demonstration that the project has made substantial progress in achieving its
approved goals and objectives.
Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher
education to provide opportunities for academic development, assist
students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward
the successful completion of their postsecondary education. SSS projects
also may provide grant aid to current SSS participants who are receiving
Federal Pell Grants (# 84.063). The goal of SSS is to increase the college
retention and graduation rates of its participants.
The Board of Trustees approved the Student Support Services (SSS)
Program Grant award as summarized above in the amount of $247,584.00
for the term September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 and authorized
the Administration to execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the
District.
17.
Authorization to Purchase GO RIO TAP Cards from Transit Agencies
The Board of Trustees authorized staff to purchase TAP card access for
Rio Hondo College full-time students for the 2015-16 year not to exceed
$105,300 from the General Fund and authorized the Administration to sign
appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
18.
Authorization to Purchase GO RIO Summer Access from Transit
Agencies
The Board of Trustees authorized staff to purchase TAP card access for
Rio Hondo College full-time students for the 2015 summer not to exceed
$18,189.40 from the General Fund and authorized the Administration to
sign appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
19.
Substantial Completion of Bid #2019 – Softball Field Renovation
Project – OHNO Construction Company
The Board of Trustees approved the substantial completion of the work
performed under Bid #2019 and authorized the filing of a Notice of
Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
20.
Revision to Purchase Approval for a Two Restroom Modular Building
for the New Soccer Field Renovation Project – Impact Construction
Services
The Board of Trustees replaced the award of two restroom modular
building from Global Modular to Impact Construction Services in the
amount not exceed of $122,710.00 from Bond Funds and authorized the
Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
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Substantial Completion of Bid #2030 – Fitness Center Mechanical
Upgrade Project – J.R. Universal Construction, Inc.
The Board of Trustees approved the substantial completion of the work
performed under Bid #2030 and authorized the filing of a Notice of
Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
22.
Replace Damaged Shade Structure Covering Material at the Child
Development Center (CDC) Innovative Playgrounds Company, LLC
The Board of Trustees awarded contract to Innovative Playgrounds
Company, LLC to replace damaged CDC shade structure cover in an
amount not to exceed $4,608.23 to be paid from Bond Funds and
authorized the Administration to execute the appropriate documents on
behalf of the District.
23.
Supply and Install Bird Netting at the South Side Stair Well at the
Administration of Justice (AJ) Building – ISOTECH Pest Management,
Inc.
The Board of Trustees awarded contract for the supply and install bird
netting at the south side stair well of the Administration of Justice (AJ)
Building to ISOTECH Pest Management, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$13,468.00 paid by Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to
execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
24.
Replace HVAC Unit #1 at the Fire Academy – Key Air Conditioning
Contractors, Inc.
The Board of Trustees awarded contract for replacing HVAC Unit #1 at the
Fire Academy to Key Air Conditioning Contractors, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $14,961.00 paid from Bond Funds and authorized the
Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
25.
Troubleshoot & Repair Energy Management System (EMS) at Fire
Academy for HVAC Systems – Climatec Building Technologies Group
The Board of Trustees awarded a contract for troubleshooting and repair
of the Energy Management System (EMS) at Fire Academy for HVAC
systems to Climatec Building Technologies in an amount not to exceed
$1,990.00 paid from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to
execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
26.
Consultants
a.
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Alliance of School for Cooperative Insurance Programs (ASCIP) –
To provide consultant services in regards to Campus Safety,
Security and Emergency Preparedness. To assist in compliance
with major safety, environmental rules and regulations pertaining to
community colleges. Activity may also involve development of
IIPP’s (illness, injury prevention program) or a hazard mitigation
plan along with facilitating risk management training and inservices to promote a safe environment. Dates of service: July 14,
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2015 to July 13, 2016. Payment not to exceed $64,500.00 from the
General Fund.
b.
B.
Jessica Estrada – To edit, redo the audio, finalizing the video
project and implementing client’s feedback for the Rio Hondo
College promotional video. Dates of service: August 13-20, 2015.
Payment not to exceed $375.00 from the General Fund.
PERSONNEL
1.
Academic
a.
Employment
Special Assignment, Summer 2015
The following instructors each will receive a $500 stipend, paid out
of Title V grant, for participating in the implementation of the Online
Student Readiness component of the California Online Education
Initiative (OEI) Project and subsequently enhancing their online
courses accordingly to improve student success:
PFEIFFER, Jill, Behavioral & Social Sciences
PREWITT, Dezzie, Behavioral & Social Sciences
The following instructors each will receive a $300 stipend, paid out
of Title V grant, for completing all required elements within “PART
II: Best Practices” and “PART III: DSPS Training” of Rio Hondo
College’s Online Teaching Certificate as well as a post-training
evaluation:
ACEVEDO, Lisette - Communications & Languages
AYALA, Armando, Kinesiology, Dance & Athletics
ALVARADO, Lupe – Counseling
BALCH, Dave – Public Safety
BEAN, Michelle - Communications & Languages
BLADH, Eric- Business
CARREON, Martha – Behavioral & Social Sciences
CUNNINGHAM, Melissa - Public Safety
DE LA MORA, Martha – Counseling
DINEEN, Jedediah – Public Safety
ECKSTROM, Marie - Communications & Languages
FORREST, Michael – Math & Science
FREIJE, Theresa - Communications & Languages
LE GRAHAM, Song - Counseling
KALLER, Doreen - Communications & Languages
LEWIS, Cynthia – Arts & Cultural Programs
LITTRELL, Mark - Math & Science
LLERENA, Lydia - Math & Science
LYNCH, Sheila - Arts & Cultural Programs
MARTINEZ, Elaine - Kinesiology, Dance, & Athletics
MOSLEY, Kimberly – Career & Technical Education
NEWMAN, Jim - Public Safety
OLDHAM, Carolyn – Library & Instructional Support
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OLIVAS, Sally - Communications & Languages
PICHARDO-DIAZ, Dorali - Counseling
RASMUSSEN, Joe - Behavioral & Social Sciences
SFEIR, Lorraine - Communications & Languages
TITEL, Marc - Business
VELASQUEZ, Ralph - Communications & Languages
WONG, Jan - Communications & Languages
Summer Assignments 2015 (2nd session)
Communications & Languages
AMEEN, James
Counseling & Student Success
HAYWARD, Jason
Hourly as needed, 2015-2016
Communications & Languages
GRANJEDA, Veronica
Counseling & Student Success
FLORES, Julio
MAKI, Lauren
Part-Time Fall, 2015
Arts & Cultural
GUTIERREZ, Daniela
TAYLOR, Jason
Behavioral & Social Sciences
DE SETTO, Vincent
EASTON, Benjamin
ROMERO, Brian
DEERING, Mark
KEO-TRANG, Zelida
SHIRLEY, Gregory
WONG, Billy
Business
CORTIN, Steve
SCHUMACHER, Tim
KORNBLAU, Rolland
Communications and Languages
BASE, Melissa
GOMEZ, Eloise
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Disabled Student Programs & Services
DINH, Amber
Health Science & Nursing
SANCHEZ, Cindy
Math & Sciences
BENZAHRA, Sidi
GARCIA, Nancy
BORUP, Rebekah
PHAN, Huyvu
Fall Assignments, 2015 (Hourly)
Library
ARENAS-VELLANOWETH, Vivian
BEELER, Gabriel
BOURGAIZE, Karen
ENRIGHT, William
OLDHAM, Carolyn
SHACKLETT, Tod
BARBA, Benjamin
BIDWELL, Jennifer
ELLIS, Sally
GUTER, Bruce
RIVAS, Claudia Samantha
SINGH, Bindiya
Student Health & Psychological Services
ACUNA, Sylvia
SAKAMOTO, Rosario
Cameron, Joan
SMITH, Anza
WU, Viraseni
Week-end College
HOVSEPIAN, Viken, Coord HEMENWAY, Steve, Coordinator
Fall Assignments, 2015 (Part time)
See attached list
b.
Employee-Initiated Transfer
ARROYO, Jose, from DSPS Counselor/Specialist to Learning
Disability Specialist, 100%, effective Fall, 2015
MATA, Moises, from ESL Instructor to LAC Coordinator, 100%
effective Fall, 2015
c.
Unpaid Leave of absence, 2015-2016 - ADDENDUM
PILATI CORSELLI, Michele, full time instructor in Behavioral &
Social Sciences has requested an unpaid leave of absence for the
2015-2016 School year.
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Classified
a.
Employment, 2015-2016
Regular Classified
GACAD, David, Fire Academy Training & Operations Specialist,
Public Safety, 100%, 12 months, effective July 8, 2015.
The following employees are being hired in the designated capacity
with dedicated funding through June 30, 2016. If continued
funding should not be available, 60-day notice shall be served:
RUBIO-FREY, Cynthia, Children’s Center Aide, Child Development
Center, 37.5%, 11.5 months, effective August 3, 2015.
SLAVICH, Patricia, Clerk Typist III, TRiO/SSS, 25%, 12 months,
effective July 21, 2015.
Continued Employment
The following employees will continue in the designated capacity
with dedicated funding through June 30, 2016. If continued
funding should not be available, 60-day notice shall be served:
AGUILAR, Elda A, Clerk Typist III, EOPS
BELMAL, Erik, Educational Advisor, Math & Sciences
CABALLERO, Irma, EOPS/CARE Evaluator, EOPS
EMANUEL, Denee, Clerk Typist II, Foster/Kinship Care
MORALES, Cynthia, Clerk Typist III, Student Life & Leadership
PEREA, Jessica, Clerk Typist III, Math & Sciences
RUANO, Nancy, Student Services Assistant, Outreach & Ed.
Partnerships
SAENZ, Marisela, FKCE & ILP Program Specialist, Foster Care
SALMERON, Odila, Testing Technician, Assessment Center
Short-term
WILSON, Rachel, Athletic Trainer, Kinesiology, Dance & Athletics,
ending date June 30, 2016
Substitute
FARFAN, Mark, Paraprofessional Tutor, TRiO/SSS, effective July
21, 2015.
b.
Retirement
SCIANNI, Guadalupe, Child Development Teacher. Her last day of
employment is August 21, 2015, with her first day of retirement
being August 22, 2015.
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c.
Resignation
MUNOZ, Marta, Student Services Assistant, Cal WORKS. Her last
day of employment is August 19, 2015
NGUYEN, Yvette, Student Services Assistant, Transfer Center. Her
last day of employment was July 20, 2015.
d.
Increase in Assignment
BELMAL, Erik, Educational Advisor in Math & Sciences, from 75%,
11 months to 100%, 11.5 months, effective September 1, 2015.
e.
Family Care and Medical Leave
VILLANUEVA, Jennifer, Children’s Center Aide. Has requested a
12-week FMLA to be taken intermittently effective July 8, 2015.
3.
Management and Confidential
a.
Wage Reclassification
Change the Dean of Career and Technical Education/Instructional
Operations from a Range 55 to a Range 57 on the administrative
salary schedule
b.
4.
Change the Director of TRIO/Upward Bound & Student
Support Services job title to Project/Grant Manager and
change the wage range from a 48 to a 32 effective September
1, 2015. – ADDENDUM
Unrepresented (AP 7130), 2015-2016
a.
Employment
Hourly
Counseling & Student Success
LARA, Tiffany, Student Success Coach
Disabled Students
PHYLOW, Ronneisah, Interpreter/Translator for Deaf
Math & Sciences
AGUILAR-TORRES, Brenda, Tutor II
BOCANEGRA, Edgar, Supervisor
BRESENDEN, Daniel, Tutor II
CONSTANZO, Adan, Tutor II
MONTES, Jacqueline, Tutor II
PEREZ, Karina, Tutor II
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ALCALA, Diego, Tutor II
CASTRO, Angello, Tutor II
JIMENEZ, Jamie, Tutor II
OLAGUE, Dustin, Tutor II
SOLIS, Athalia, Tutor II
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TELLES, Gabriel, Supervisor
TRAN, Jackie, Tutor II
TIN, Tommy, Tutor II
TRANG, Tu, Tutor II
Student Success & Retention (Basic Skills)
SALCEDO, Dulce, Tutor II
Kinesiology, Dance & Athletics
AGUAYO, Sarah, Coaching Spec.
LIM, Todd, Coaching Spec
ZAMBRANO, Jesse, Coach Spec.
Volunteers
Child Development Center
BUSTAMANTE, Abigail
ESTRADA, Alan
MALAKUL, Brendon
RAMIREZ, Matthew
DUNLOP, Austin
LOPEZ, Artimus
MORALES, Miguel
RAMOS, Melinda
RIVERA, Miguel
Kinesiology, Dance & Athletics
ARCE, Elvis
BERNAL, David
GARAY, Erika
GUTIERREZ, Armando
MADRIGAL, Andrew
PEREZ, Jr., Carlos
WINKELING-MAROTTA, Sydney
III.
ARREDONDO, Robert
GANDARILLA, Nancy
GOMEZ, Jr., Pedro
LOPEZ, Marco
MALDONADO, Jose
SCRUGGS, Caitlin
ACTION ITEMS
A.
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
1.
Strategic Enrollment Management Plan - Collaborative Brain Trust
94.
After much discussion, on motion of Ms. Santana, seconded by Ms.
Garcia, the Board voted by unanimous vote of the five members present
[Shapiro, Garcia, Mendez, Pacheco, and Santana] to approve CBT’s
(Collaborative Brain Trust) strategic enrollment management plan/proposal
in an amount of $72,680.00 and additional services outlined not to exceed
$ 121,000 paid from a combination of unrestricted General funds, 3SP and
Student Equity General Categorical Funds and authorized the
Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
Student Trustee abstained.
Trustee Mendez stepped out at this point of the meeting.
B.
FINANCE AND BUSINESS
1.
Emergency Resolution #081215 – Repair Underground Hot
Water Leak at the Intersection of Circle Drive and North Drive
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Board voted by unanimous vote of the four members present [Shapiro,
Garcia, Pacheco, and Santana] to unanimously declare an emergency
authorizing immediate repair of the water leak at intersection of Circle
Drive and North Drive by D. Burke Mechanical in the amount of
$27,880.57 from Bond Funds authorizing the Administration to execute the
Los Angeles County Office of Education Emergency Resolution form to
acquire the approval of the Superintendent of Schools.
Student Trustee advisory vote was Aye.
IV.
INFORMATION ITEMS
1.
2.
Building Program
L Tower Lighting (Christopher Guptil)
V.
STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS
 Board Development Reporting - None
 Action Items for Future Board Meetings - None
VI.
CLOSED SESSION
Ms. Shapiro recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 8:30 p.m. Upon returning from
Closed Session, the following action was reported out:
Pursuant to Section 54956.8:
 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
o 11400 Greenstone Avenue, Santa Fe Springs
o 9515 Haney Street, Pico Rivera
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(c):
 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation (2 Cases)
Pursuant to Section 54957:
 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
o Counselor/Coordinator Foster Care
96.
On motion of Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Ms. Pacheco, the
Board voted by unanimous vote of the five members present [Shapiro, Garcia, Mendez,
Pacheco, and Santana] to approve the employment of Marisela Saenz as the Interim
Foster Youth Counselor / Coordinator effective August 21, 2015.
o
97.
Interim SSSP Counselor/Coordinator
On motion of Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Santana, the Board voted by
unanimous vote of the five members present [Shapiro, Garcia, Mendez, Pacheco, and
Santana] to approve the employment of Vanessa Chavez as the Interim SSSP Counselor
/ Coordinator effective August 21, 2015.
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL / RELEASE
EVALUATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
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Pursuant to Section 54957.6:
 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Teresa Dreyfuss
Employee Organization: CSEA, RHCFA
VII.
ADJOURNMENT
98.
On motion of Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Santana, the
Board voted by unanimous vote of the five members present [Shapiro, Garcia, Mendez,
Pacheco, and Santana] to adjourn the meeting at 9:49 p.m. in memory of Beth Ritter.
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