Rio Hondo Community College District
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES – August 14, 2013, 6:00 p.m.
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Location:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Staff Members:
Rio Hondo College Board Room
3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier CA 90601
Ms. Madeline Shapiro, President
Ms. Vicky Santana, Vice President
Mr. Gary Mendez, Clerk
Ms. Norma E. Garcia, Member
Ms. Angela Acosta-Salazar, Member
Caroline Carroll, Student Trustee
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Ms. Teresa Dreyfuss, Superintendent/President
Mr. Philip Luebben, Interim Vice President, Finance
& Business
Dr. Kenn Pierson, Vice President, Academic Affairs
Mr. Henry Gee, Vice President, Student Services
Dr. Adam Wetsman, Academic Senate President
Ms. Kathy Pudelko, RHCFA President
Ms. Valerie Guerrero, ASRHC President
Ms. Sandy Sandello (Recorder)
CALL TO ORDER
A. Call to Order
Ms. Shapiro called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance led by Yolanda Emerson.
Roll Call
All present.
Approval of Minutes: June 12, 2013; June 14, 2013, July 10, 2013, July 12, 2013
It was moved by Ms. Santana, seconded by Mr. Mendez and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of June 12, 2013.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Angela Acosta-Salazar, Gary Mendez, Vicky Santana, Norma Edith García, Madeline
Shapiro, Caroline Carroll, Student Trustee

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It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Santana and carried to approve the minutes of June 14, 2013. Ms. Acosta-Salazar and Student Trustee
Carroll abstained due to being absent from that meeting.
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and carried to approve the minutes of July 10, 2013. Ms. Acosta-Salazar abstained.
204. It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried to approve the minutes of July 12, 2013. Mr. Mendez and Ms. Acosta-Salazar abstained.
E. Open Communication for Public Comment
Dr. Wetsman addressed the Board regarding the flag pole and veterans memorial project.
Mr. Robert Diaz addressed the Board on the possibility of fundraising to fund the flagpole / veterans memorial project.
F. Commendations
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Classified Employee (JoAnn Alva-Almanza, Financial Aid)
G. Presentations
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New Web Design (Gary Van Voorhis)
II. CONSENT AGENDA
205. It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously to approve the following consent agenda:
A. FINANCE & BUSINESS
1. Finance & Business Reports a. Purchase Order Report
Approved the Purchase Order Report reviewing purchases for the preceding 60 days b. Payroll Warrant Report
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Approved the Payroll Warrant Report for the month of July, 2013.
Authorization for Out-of-State Travel & Conferences
Approved the following staff members and Board Members who could attend in the following educational conferences:
Angela Acosta-Salazar, Teresa Dreyfuss, Gary Mendez, and Caroline Carroll to attend the ACCT 44 th
Annual Leadership Congress Association of
Community College Trustees Meeting in Seattle, WA on October 2-5, 2013.
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Mr. Henry Gee to participate at the National Association of Student Personnel
Administration in Salk Lake City, UT on November 6-9, 2013.
Dr. Zolita Fisher and Ms. Cynthia Pallini to participate at the Council for
Opportunity in Education 32 nd
Annual Conference in Chicago, IL on
September 8-11, 2013.
Renewal of Instructional Services Agreement with the City of
Santa Fe Springs Fire Department
The Department of Public Safety recommends the renewal of an instructional services agreement for fire technology related training, which includes but is not limited to, Emergency Response, Incident Command, and Wild Land Fire Training, available to the City of Santa Fe Springs Fire
Department Employees. Revenue generated from FTES will be split 70% to Rio Hondo and 30% to the City of Santa Fe Springs Fire Department.
The term of this instructional services agreement is through August 31,
2014.
Independent Living Program (ILP) Youth Empowerment
Strategies for Success (YESS-ILP)
The Foundation for California Community Colleges has extended funding for Youth Skills Developing Training Services for the period beginning July
1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 in the amount of $22,500.00 to operate the program. Funding is contingent upon the California Department of Social
Services (CDSS) Grant Award to the Foundation for California Community
Colleges. The program will assist current and emancipated foster youth, ages 16-21, in transitioning from the child welfare system into adulthood and self-sufficiency.
5. California Community College Student Mental Health (CCC
SMHP) Transition Aged Foster Youth (TAFY) Project
The Foundation for California Community Colleges has awarded funding for the period beginning July 15, 2013 through June 14,
2014 in the amount of $15,000.00 to operate foster youth mental health and wellness training. Funding is contingent upon the
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) Award to the
Foundation for California Community Colleges. This project is designed to provide mental health and wellness training to current and former transitioning aged foster youth.
6. Grant Renewal - TRIO Student Support Services STEM Grant US
Department of Education
That the Board of Trustees accept the TRiO SSS STEM grant from the US
Department of Education in the amount of $202,031.00 for the 2013/2014
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year and authorized the Administration to sign the appropriate Documents on behalf of the District.
7. Grant Renewal
– MESA Funds for Student Success Grant
That the Board of Trustees accept the MESA Funds for Student Success
Grant in the amount of $50,500.00 for the 2013/2014 year and authorized the
Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
8. Grant Renewal – TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) – US
Department of Education
That the Board of Trustees accept the TRIO SSS grant from the Department of Education in the amount of $234,635.00 for the 2013-2014 Federal year and authorized the Administration to execute contracts on behalf of the
District.
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PERSONNEL
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Hourly as Needed, 2013-2014
Counseling & Student Development
CAMACHO, Tammy
HART, Jeremy
Math and Sciences
TORRES, Ivonne
Part-Time Fall, 2013
CASTRO, Rigoberto
KONG, Emmy
Arts & Cultural Programs
BUCKLEY SCHAER, Mary
SCHWENKMEYER, Karen
LEIGHTON, Lesley
ST. MARIE, John
Behavioral & Social Sciences
FOGELMAN, Andrew
MAGGINETTI, Jaclyn
MORENO, Marisol
Business
GUAN, Kathy
HUERTA RIOS, Maria
PAXTON, Don
SINGH, Rajiv
MADRIGAL, Ea
MARTINEZ, Maria
PAKULA, Jennifer
VANCE, Debra
HSU, Chiasheng
LARACUENTE, Bruce
REDINGER, Michelle
TITEL, Marc
WEISS, Marc
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Communications and Languages
CROSSMAN, Elizabeth
HILLER, Melanie
LASSITER, Awndrea
LIVANIS, Lula
MIKITA , Michael
Health Science & Nursing
MORENO, Jude
Math & Sciences
COLBY, Kathryn
DURFIELD, Amberly
KOGER, Michael
LIN, Chimin
MARKOSSIAN, Marina
SZKLAREK, Dina
TYBERG, John
TABB, Elizabeth
KOWALSKI, Victor
SUARAY, Kagba
Fall Assignments, 2013 (Hourly)
ARENAS-VELLANOWETH, Vivian, Library
BEELER, Gabriel, Library
CAMERON, Joan, Stud. Health Office
HOVSEPIAN, Viken, Even. Coll.
OLDHAM, Carolyn, Library
SAKAMOTO, Rosario, Stud. Health. Off.
SHERWOOD, Joy, Stud. Health Off.
SMITH, Anza, Stud. Health Office
Fall Assignments, 2013 (Part time)
BARBA, Benjamin, Library
BOURGAIZE, Karen, Library
ENRIGHT, William, Library
LANGER-JANKOVICH, A. Library
PEREAU, Barry, Even. Coll.
SHACKLETT, Tod, Library
SINGH, Bindiya, Library
WU, Viraseni, Student Health Office
See attached list
Special Assignment, Summer 2013
The following faculty member will be paid a $250 stipend, to be paid out of Title V funds, for attending three technology workshops and updating her curriculum:
BROUSSEAU, Beth, Behavioral & Social Sciences
FUNG, Hank, full time instructor in Mathematics has requested a Family
Care and Medical Leave effective August 23, 2013 through May 22, 2014
a. Employment, 2013-2014
Hourly-as-Needed
HERNEY, Susan, Director of Marketing & Communications, effective
September 6, 2013
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Regular Classified
VALDES, Mario, Electrician, Facilities Services, 100%, 12 months, effective July 8, 2013
Continued Employment
The following employees will continue in the designated capacity with dedicated funding through June 30, 2014. If continued funding should not be available, 60-day notice shall be served
REYES-LUERA, Gloria, Secretary, EOPS/CARE
VERDUGO, Laura, EOPS/CARE Specialist, EOPS/CARE
The following employees will continue in the designated capacity with dedicated funding through August 31, 2014. If continued funding should not be available, 60-day notice shall be served
RODRIGUEZ, Gerson, Paraprofessional Tutor, TRIO/Student
Support Services
VALDIVIA, Eloise, Paraprofessional Tutor, TRIO/Student Support
Services
Substitutes, 2013-2014
Accounting
LAU, Kim, Accounting Clerk II, Accounting, effective July 9 , 2013
EOPS/CARE
FONSECA, Ana, Clerk Typist III
Facilities Services
Custodian
GUTIERREZ, Veronica
Grounds Maintenance Worker
VASQUEZ, Christopher
Utility Worker
VALDEZ, Juvencio
MOLINA, Adriana
VASQUEZ, Christopher
Math & Sciences
GONZALES, Kim, Instructional Asst.
GOMEZ, Helia, Sr. Secretary, from Accounting to the El Monte
Educational Center, effective August 6, 2013
RAMIREZ, Yolanda, Secretary, from the El Monte Educational
Center
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GILMORE, Patiste M., Research Specialist, Institutional Research &
Planning to 50%, Title V funds, effective October 14, 2013
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ALVA, Joann, Sr. Financial Aid Assistant, Financial Aid. Her last day of employment is September 18, 2013, with her first day of retirement being September 19, 2013.
OROZCO, Delbia, Instructional Division Secretary in Public Safety, has requested a 12-week unpaid Family Care and Medical leave beginning approximately September 3, 2013
SERRANO, Lorraine, Accounting Technician III in Accounting, has requested a 12-week Family Care and Medical Leave to be taken intermittently beginning August 5, 2013
FREEMAN, Scott, Tool Room Attendant, Career Technical
Education. His last day of employment was August 12, 2013
FUKUSHIMA, Lance, Instructional Assistant-MRC, Math and
Sciences. His last day of employment was July 31, 2013
NICHOLS, Gregory, Police Academy Training & Operations
Specialist, Public Safety. His last day of employment was July 31,
2013
Hourly
LAC (Tutor II’s)
BARRERAS, Margali
DIAZ, George
DIP, Eduardo
GITTLER, Henry
LASSITER-CAMPOS, Shawndra
MACIAS, Marina
NAJARRO, Jeff
PLASCENCIA, Shawn
TENA, Barbara
Physical Education
CANTU, Joe, Coaching Specialist
CASTRO, Hiram
DIAZ, Maria Del Carmen
ENGLISH, Barry
HUIPIO, Apolinar
LOPEZ, Michael
MONTANEZ, Hortensia
PETRUZZI, Joe
ROMERO, Jose
TURNBOUGH, Jonathan
ZARAGOZA, Rudy
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Public Safety
HABERLE, Scott, Recruit Training Officer
Volunteers
CORIA, Kayla, Physical Education LEE, Robert, Public Safety
MUNOZ, Marta, Counseling NAKANO, Ana, Financial Aid
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C. PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
1. Ratification of Employment Contract for Superintendent/President
Superintendent/President:
Duration of contract: 7/1/2013 to 6/30/2016
Salary: $220,000/annual
Auto allowance: $7,800/annual
Cell Phone allowance: $1,200/annual
Business reimbursable amount: $12,000/annual
III. ACTION ITEMS
A. FINANCE AND BUSINESS
1. Consultants
Approved the ratification of the employment contract for the Superintendent
President as follows:
206. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously to approve the following Consultants: a. Dr. Lyla Eddington
– To act as Project Coordinator for Health
Workforce Development serving Los Angeles County; assist with implementation of identified activities focusing on the health care sector. Dates of service: August 15, 2013 – June
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30, 2014. Payment not to exceed $60,000.00. Funded through the Deputy Sector Navigator Health Sector Grant. b. Our Family Comes First – To coordinate, plan, implement and instruct mental wellness trainings/retreats servicing foster youth through the CA Community College Student Mental Health
(CCC SMHP) Transition Aged Foster Youth (TAFY) Project
Grant. Dates of service: August 15, 2013 – June 30, 2014.
Payment not to exceed $3,500.00 from CCC SMHP TAFY
Grant.
Surplus Property – AV and Computer Equipment
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Santana and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the declaration of surplus and determines that the value of the surplus property listed in the
Board agenda does not exceed $5,000.00 and hereby consigns the items to
The Liquidation Company for recycling and electronic waste disposal.
3. Authorization to Purchase Bus Passes from Transit Agencies
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Foothill Transit, Montebello Bus Lines, Norwalk Transit and Metro
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees authorize staff to purchase discount bus passes for Rio Hondo College full-time students for the 2013-
2014 year not to exceed $162,187.20 from the General Fund and authorized the Administration to sign appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
4. Authorization to Enter into Agreement with El Monte Transit
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees authorize staff to enter into an agreement and allocate funds not to exceed $7,500.00 from the General
Fund for El Monte Transit’s Fall 2013 semester participation in the GO RIO program, and authorized the Administration to sign appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
Appointment or Reappointment to Rio Hondo College Citizens
Oversight Committee
It was moved by Ms. Santana, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees appoint or reappoint the members to the Citizens Oversight Committee. Fernando Centeno Jr., replaces Yesenia Fernandez beginning August, 2013.
Subscription Agreement #13-REC58 Chancellor’s Office of the
California Community Colleges
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Student Trustee
Carol and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees authorize staff to enter into a subscription agreement #13-REC58 with the Chancellor’s Office
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of the California Community Colleges in an amount not to exceed $3,900.00 per year for two (2) years beginning July 1, 2013 and continuing through June
30, 2015, from the General Fund and authorized the Administration to sign appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
7. Approve Student Field Placement Agreement between Trustees of the California State University Long Beach and Rio Hondo
Community College District
212. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Santana and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the Student Field
Placement Agreement with the Trustees of the California State University
Long Beach and authorized the Administration to sign appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
8. Accept Vehicle Donation – William R. Lee
213. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees accept the donation of a 1999
Oldsmobile Intrigue GS vehicle from William R. Lee for use and training at the
Rio Hondo College Public Safety Fire Training Center and authorize consignment to an automobile recycling company after its destruction by way of our extraction training classes
9. Accept Vehicle Donation – Kia Motors
214. It was moved by Student Trustee Carroll, seconded by Ms. Santana and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees accept the donation of eighteen (18) vehicles from Kia Motors for use and training at the Rio Hondo
College Public Safety Fire Training Center and authorized consignment to an automobile recycling company after their destruction by way of our extraction training classes.
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10. Request for Extension of Lease Agreement of P.E. Temporary
Facilities Modular Buildings (Locker Rooms) – Mobile Modular
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the extension of the lease for the P.E. Temporary Facilities Modular Buildings from Mobile
Modular for an additional amount of $18,864.25 not to exceed amount of
$387,496.71 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to sign appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
11. Testing and Inspection Services – Approval of Increased
Authorization
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Santana and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve an increase for inspection and testing services outlined above in the amount of $61,500.00 not to exceed $5,129,297.06 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to
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12. Asphalt Maintenance Repairs at Parking Lot A, North Drive,
Circle Drive, and Physical Education Center – Golden State
Paving Company, Inc.
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Student Trustee
Carroll and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal of $81,706.00 for asphalt repairs and re-striping at Parking Lot A,
North Drive, Circle Drive, and Physical Education Center by Golden State
Paving Company, Inc. to be paid from Bond Funds and authorized the
Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
13. Lock Blok Classroom Door Security – New Management, Inc.
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee Carroll and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase of two hundred ten (210) Lock Blok devices for not to exceed $2,283.28 from the Bond Fund and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
14. P.E. Complex – Existing Fitness Center Mechanical Upgrade
Project – DSA Plan Check Fee
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the payment of a plan check fee to the Department of the State Architect the amount of
$2,450.00 for the PE Complex Existing Fitness Center Mechanical Upgrade
Project from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
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15. P.E. Complex - Dance Studio Storage Equipment – JACMAR
Shelving Solutions
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Garcia and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve JACMAR Shelving
Solutions in an amount not to exceed $5,076.00 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
16. P.E. Complex – Dance Studio Equipment – Tangram Interiors
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve Tangram Interiors in an amount not to exceed $3,250.98 from Bond Funds and authorized the
Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
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17. Revenue Agreement for Emergency Response Team Training with the City of Commerce
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It was moved by Student Trustee Carroll, seconded by Ms. Garcia and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve revenue agreement for emergency response team training for the City of Commerce and authorized the
Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
18. Approval and Authorization of Funding Plan – Flag Poles &
Veterans Memorial
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee Carroll and carried that the Board of Trustees approve the budget to design and construct the Flag Poles and Veteran’s Memorial project in an amount not to exceed
$50,000.00 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District. Ms. Acosta-Salazar abstained.
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
1. Revision of Board Policies, 2410 (Policy and Administrative Procedure),
2510 (Participation in Local Decision Making) - Final Adoption (See
Attached)
It was moved by Mr. Mendez for purposes of discussion. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Santana and carried unanimously to amend Board Policies 2410 and 2520 as follows and return to
PFC for the review process:
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In BP 2410
In BP 2510
- define constituent groups in Paragraph IV
- Include website in Paragraph VI
- Include a three (3) month timeline should the
Board have revisions after first reading to return to the review process then back to the
Board for final adoption
- Replace shared governance with participatory
Governance
- Include “10+1” legislation in paragraph II
- Include a three (3) month timeline should the Board have revisions after first reading to return to the review process then back to the Board for final adoption.
Wage Reclassification
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Santana and carried unanimously to approve the salary range for the Director of Grant
Development and Management wage range be adjusted from a 48 to a 42 prior to advertising for a permanent position in the future.
New Job Descriptions (See Attached)
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Santana and carried unanimously to approve the new job description for Project / Grant
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Manager based on the funds received, this position will either be paid as a range 32 or 35. Salary will be compensated at range 35 if funds received are
$500,000 or more; salary will be compensated at range 32 if funds received less than $500,000.
4. Resolution in Support of AB13 – Veterans in-State Tuition (See
Attached)
227. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously to approve the resolution in support of AB 13 – Veterans
In-State Tuition as attached.
IV. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Building Program Update
2. Accreditation Update - Academic Senate President, Adam Wetsman, updated the
Board on the progress of accreditation. One item of particular note was that the
ACCJC has been found out of compliance by the U.S. Department of Education and must make changes to its practices or risk losing its own accreditation. Final decisions about use of the CORE were made during the July and August ALT meetings and will be discussed in the standards meetings. Work has been ongoing with the revision to Rio Hondo’s Mission Statement and will be reviewed by constituency groups in over the next few months. A campus-wide survey on issues relating to accreditation will be developed in September and administered in October.
A Flex Day presentation will be given to update the campus about progress that is being made with accreditation.
3. Career & Technical Education Two-Year Program Review Summary (See attached)
V. STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS
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Board Development Reporting – No reporting made by the Board.
VI. CLOSED SESSION
Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 59328-59338
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(b):
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation (3 Cases)
Pursuant to Section 54957:
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL / RELEASE
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT o Associate Dean, Academic Affairs/Public Safety o Interim Director of Student Life and Leadership
228. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Garcia and carried unanimously to approve the appointment of Don Mason as the Associate Dean, Academic
Affairs (Public Safety).
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229. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Garcia and carried unanimously to approve the appointment of Jasmine Lopez as Interim Director of Student
Life & Leadership.
Pursuant to Section 54957.6:
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Teresa Dreyfuss
Employee Organization: CSEA, RHCFA
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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Date of Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 6:00 p.m.
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RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA
Regular Meeting, August 14, 2013, 6:00 p.m.
III. ACTION ITEM
B. PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
4. Resolution in Support of AB13
– Veterans In-State Tuition
Whereas, the passage of AB 13 would allow recently discharged, released or retired members of the armed forces to attend a California State
University, University of California, or a California Community College while paying in-state tuition, even if the student is not a current resident of the state as long as she/he begins school within a year of her/his discharge.
Whereas, if AB 13 does not pass, veterans will be unable to cover tuition-related expenses with their GI Bill and will discourage them from moving to California.
Whereas, the passage of AB 13 will attract and recruit veterans to attend school in California.
Whereas, the Rio Hondo College Board of Trustees recently took action to include veterans as a Tier 1 high priority group in the registration process and seeks to make the enrollment process as seamless as possible for all veteran students.
Whereas, Rio Hondo College has been identified as a military-friendly institution for 4 consecutive years and has always valued the presence of veterans on Rio Hondo College’s campus.
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that Rio Hondo College supports the passage of AB13, which will allow veterans to complete school without paying tuition out of pocket, thereby encouraging them to attend school in the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Trustees approve the resolution in support of AB 13 – Veterans In-
State Tuition.
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