Rio Hondo Community College District
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES – September 14, 2011
Location:
Rio Hondo College Board Room
3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier CA 90601
Members Present:
Maria Elena Martinez, President
Norma Edith García, Vice President (arrived at 6:30 pm)
Madeline Shapiro, Clerk
Gary Mendez, Member
Angela Acosta Salazar, Member
Julianna Ojeda, Student Member
Members Absent:
None
Staff Members:
Dr. Ted Martinez, Jr., Superintendent/President
Ms. Teresa Dreyfuss, Vice President, Finance & Business
Mr. Henry Gee, Vice President, Student Services
Marie Eckstrom, Academic Senate President
Colin Young, RHCFA President
Sandra Rivera, CSEA President
Ms. Sandy Sandello (Recorder)
A.
Call to Order (6:00 p.m.)
Ms. Martinez called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
B.
Pledge of Allegiance
Sandra Rivera led the salute to the flag.
C.
Roll Call
Norma Garcia reported absent, but later arrived at 6:30 p.m.
D.
161.
Approval of Minutes: August 10, 2011; August 30, 2011
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Mr. Mendez and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes of August 10, 2011 and August
30, 2011 with the revision to the August 10, 2011 minutes.
F.
Open Communication for Public Comment (moved out of order)
The following guests spoke in support of Hannah Pastrano:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Angela Acosta-Salazar, Gary Mendez, Maria Elena Martinez, Norma Edith
García, Madeline Shapiro, Julianna Ojeda, Student Trustee
Hannah Pastrano
Zeus Galindo
Lisa Sandoval
Brent Sanchez
Sandra Rivera
Ernesto Zumaya
Linda Gonzalez
Irinia Preciado
Phillip Lien
Cristela Ruiz
Anamaria Gonzalez
Brenda Catarino
Marcus Gomez
Denny Guido
Rene Tai addressed the Board on Hopes and concerns for the Board.
Dr. Adam Wetsman addressed the Board on the Brown Act.
John Lautzenhiser addressed the Board on public records.
Board President Martinez stated the following:
The Board appreciates the input from the speakers, however, the Board has
received advice from counsel about the personnel agenda item and has been
thoroughly briefed on the confidential personnel aspect of it. This is a
personnel matter, and out of respect for the confidentiality rights of the
employee involved, we will make no further comment about it.
BREAK – The Board President recessed the meeting for a ten-minute break.
E.
II.
Presentations
 River’s Voice (Jim Matthis)
 Accreditation Update (Joanna Downey / Katie O’Brien)
 Budget Update (Teresa Dreyfuss)
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Mendez requested that item II.B.3.c., resignation of Hannah Pastrano, be pulled
from the consent agenda.
162.
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Student Trustee Ojeda and
carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item IIB3c,
resignation of Hannah Pastrano.
A. FINANCE & BUSINESS
1.
Finance and Business Reports
a.
b.
c.
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Purchase Order Report - Approved Purchase Order
Report reviewing purchases for the preceding 60 days.
Payroll Warrant Report - Approved Payroll Warrant Report for the
month of August, 2011.
Quarterly Report - Approved the Quarterly Financial Status
Report CCFS-311Q period ending June 30, 2011.
Authorization for Out-of-State Travel & Conferences
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Approved the following staff members and those Board Members who
could attend in the following educational conferences:
Joanna Downey to attend LERN Conference in New Orleans, LA on
November 28 – December 2, 2011
Zolita Fisher to attend the 30th Annual America’s Future Conference
(COE) in Washington, DC on September 25-28, 2011.
Mike Munoz to attend the National Community College Hispanic Council
Annual Leadership Symposium (NCCHC) in San Antonio, TX on
September 22-24, 2011.
Katherine O’Brien to attend the Annual Gathering of Those in the Active
Work of the Center for Renewal and Wholeness in Higher Education in
Dallas, TX on October 14-16, 2011.
3.
Approve RN Resident Educational Affiliation Agreement – AHMC
Whittier Hospital Medical Center, LP
Approved the RN Resident Program Education Affiliation Agreement
with AHMC Whittier Hospital Medical Center, LP. The Rio Hondo
Community College District – Nursing Program will be responsible for
the implementation and orientation of the clinical component of its
program at the AHMC Whittier Hospital.
4.
Contract Education Revenue Agreement – Pacific Northwest Tax
School
Approved a one-year revenue agreement with Pacific Northwest Tax
School. The Tax School will conduct two online self paced tax
preparation courses.
a. Basic Tax Law, IRS Registered Tax Preparer Exam Preparation
Date: 1/1/2012
Sessions: 19
Hours: 72
Class Fee: $500/per student
b.
California Basic Tax Law, CTEC Qualifying Course, IRS Exam
Preparation
Date: 1/1/2012
Sessions: 25
Hours: 97
Class Fee: $599/per student
Pacific Northwest Tax School will remit the college’s 30% of the tuition
revenue, per student, less any refunds on the 15th of the following
month of each month.
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Approved the contract renewal with the California Community
College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) who has extended funding
for Foster Kinship Care Education (FKCE) for fiscal year 20112012 in the amount of $199,207.00.
6.
Contract Renewals – independent Living Program (ILP) and Youth
Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS-ILP)
Approved the contract renewal with the Foundation for California
Community Colleges has extended funding for Youth Skills
Developing Training Services for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 in the
amount of $22,500.00.
7.
Acceptance of Donation: 1992 Spartan Fire Truck from County of
Los Angeles Fire Department
The county of Los Angeles has offered a 1992 Spartan Fire Truck
#F13430, VIN #4S7PT9L05NC005396 as a donation to the Rio
Hondo College Public Safety Department in support of their
programs. The estimated value is $24,500.00.
8.
Grant Renewals – Student Support Services (SSS) & Upward Bound
(UB)
Approved the grant renewals as follows:
B.
a.
Student Support Services (SSS) – The U.S. Department of
Education has awarded Rio Hondo College (RHC) renewed
funding for the SSS Grant in the amount of $247,584.00 for the
period from September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012. The
purpose of the SSS, a federal Trio program, is to serve and
assist low income, first generation and/or disabled college
students. The SSS program provides opportunities for
academic development, assists students in securing financial
aid, completing college requirements, and serves to motivate
students towards the successful completion of graduation
and/or transfer into four-year postsecondary institutions.
b.
Upward Bound (UB) – Rio Hondo College (RHC) has received
notification from the U.S. Department of Education of funding
for the UB grant for the amount of $277,141.00 for the period
from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012. The purpose of
Upward Bound, a federal Trio program, is to identify secondary
school students in the RHC District who are low-income and
potential first-generation college students and generate the
skills and motivation necessary for their success enrolling in
and graduating from institutions of postsecondary education.
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Academic
a.
Employment
Part Time, Fall 2011
ABBANI, Mohamad, Math/Sciences
GAUSE, Tiffany, Behav. & Soc. Sci.
HANSEN, Douglas, Business
QUIRARTE, Carmina, Behav. & Soc. Sci.
GARCIA, Santiago, Behav. & Soc. Sci.
GIFFORD, Margaret, Math/Sciences
LOZANO, Stewart, Health Sci. & Nursing
ROHR, Steve, Comm./Languages
ROSS, Lisa, Behav. & Soc. Sci.
Hourly as Needed, 2011-2012
HAEBERLEIN, Lee. Career Tech. Ed.
OKURA, Irene, Disabled Students
Fall 2011 Assignments (hourly)
ARENAS-VELLANOWETH, Vivian,
Library
BOURGAIZE, Karen, Library
DELATTE, Monique, Library
FERNANDEZ, Jennifer, Counseling
HOVSEPIAN, Viken, Even/Week Coll.
LANGER-JANKOVICH, Angela, Library
PEREAU, Barry, Even/Week College
SHABELNIK, Tatiana, Library
SHERWOOD, Joy, Stud. Health Ser.
SMITH, Anza, Stud. Health Ser.
YASHAR, Debby, Library
BARBA, Benjamin, Library
BEELER, Gabriel, Lbrary
DAUGHERTY, Seth, Library
ENRIGHT, William, Library
GROPPELL, Mary, Stud. Health Ser.
ITATANI, ROBERT, Evening College
PAIK, Ellen, Stud. Health Ser.
SAKAMOTO, Rosario, Stud. Health Ser.
SHACKLETT, Tod, Library
SINGH, BINDIYA, Library
WU, Viraseni, Stud. Health Ser.
Fall 2011, Assignments (part time)
See attached list
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2.
Management and Confidential
a.
Resignation
MESA, Lester, Director of Public Safety. His last day of employment was
August 16, 2011
3.
Classified
a.
Employment
Regular Classified, 2011-2012
BRAVO, Enrique, Instructional Assistant-MSC, Mathematics, 31.25%,
10.5 months, effective August 22, 2011
MEJIA, Juan, Sr. Financial Aid Assistant, Financial, Aid, 100%,
12 months, effective August 29, 2011
The following employee is hired in the designated capacity with
dedicated funding through June 30, 2012. If continued funding should
not be available, 45-day notice shall be served:
LANDEROS, Margarita, Educational Advisor for Destination Early Childhood
Education (DECE). Educational Partnerships, 100%, 12 months, effective
September 1, 2011
Continued Employment, Regular Classified
The following employee will continue in the designated capacity with
dedicated funding through August 31, 2012. If continue funding should
not be available, 45-day notice shall be served:
RODRIGUEZ, Gerson, Paraprofessional Tutor, Student Support Services
The following employees will continue in the designated capacity with
dedicated funding through September 30, 2012. If continued funding should
not be available, 45-day notice shall be served:
VALADEZ, Patricia, Paraprofessional Tutor, Upward Bound
VALDIVIA, Eloise, Paraprofessional Tutor, Upward Bound
Substitute, 2011
AGUILAR, Richard B., Public Safety, FA Training & Operations Specialist,
effective July 18, 2011
ARAMBURO, Carlo, Public Safety, FA Training &Operations Specialist,
effective July 18, 2011
CARDONA, Carlos, Public Safety, FA Training & Operations Specialist,
effective July 18, 2011
CHAVEZ, John Paul, Public Safety, FA Training & Operations Specialist,
effective July 18, 2011
CORNEJO, Frank, Public Safety, FA Training & Operations Specialist,
effective July 18, 2011
GUZMAN, Eric, Public Safety, FA Training & Operations Specialist,
effective July 18, 2011
LOPEZ, Jasmine, Student Activities Assistant, Student Activities, effective
September 1, 2011
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PADILLA, Jesus, Public Safety, FA Training & Operations Specialist,
effective July 18, 2011
SANCHEZ, Martin, Custodian, Facilities Services, effective
September 1, 2011
b.
Retirement
REUBEN, Cynthia, Admissions & Records Assistant. Her last day of
employment is December 31, 2011
c.
Resignation
GARCIA, Vivianna, Children’s Center Aide, Child Development Center.
Her last day of employment was August 26, 2011
KATNIK, Jared, Paraprofessional Tutor, Upward Bound/Student
Support Services. His last day of employment was September 1, 2011
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
PASTRANO, Hannah, Student Activities Assistant, Student Development.
Her last day of employment was August 26, 2011
d.
Transfer
TAPIA, Erika, Student Services Assistant, 25%, to Admissions & Records
effective September 15, 2011
e.
Increase in Assignment
CARMONA-HERRERA, Maria, Library/Media Technician, to 100%, 12
months, effective September 1, 2011
YOUNT, Laurie, Library/Media Clerk, to 100%, 12 months, effective
September 1, 2011
4.
Unrepresented, (AP 7130), 2010-2012
a.
Employment
Hourly
BARRERAS, Margali, Tutor II, Basic Sk. KLANDERUND, Keith, Model
LEE, Te Wei, Tutor II, Basic Skills
LOPEZ, Carlos, Coaching Spec.
MINGRINO, David, Model, Arts
MORALES, Miriam, Upward Bound
QUAN, Jennifer, Tutor II, LAC
Volunteers
AMEZCUA, Frank, Physical Ed.
GANDARILLA, Nancy, Physical Ed.
RAMIREZ, Adalberto, Physical Ed.
CAMPBELL, Tasha, Physical Ed.
PEREZ, Angel, Physical Ed.
Students
AGUILAR, Alice, Admissions
AGUILAR, Stanley, Transfer Center
ANGUIANO, Moises, Career Center
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AGUILAR, Isaac, Comm./Lang.
AMEZQUITA, Kevin, Accounting
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ARRAS. Elaina, Counseling
BOLDEROFF, Brandon, Arts & Cult.
CALDERON, Martin, Arts & Cultural
CATANO, Cynthia, Financial Aid
CHAU, Annie, LAC
CORIA, Maricela, LAC
ESTRADA, Gilbert, MSC
GARCIA, Christina, EOPS
GOMEZ, Marcus, Assessment Ctr.
HIDAJAT, Richard, MSC
IBANEZ, Joanna, Comm./Lang.
JIMENEZ, Jesus, LAC
LAM, Ngoc, LAC
LY, Thuong, LAC
MALDONADO, Jose, LAC
NIEVES MAGENA, Juan, Admissions
PADILLA, Ana, Accounting
PECK, Sarah, LAC
ARROYO, Michelle, MSC
BOLDEROFF, Brenton, Arts & Cultural
CALLEJAS, Guisela, Physical Ed.
CLARK, Jaime, Assessment Ctr.
CIMPOAIE, Laura, LAC
De ANDA, Javier, Human Resources
FORFON, Mark, Student Activities
GARCIA, Gabriel, LAC
HAMMOND, Robert, LAC
HUITRON, Luis, Arts & Cultural
INGLE, David, Arts & Cultural
LAI, Cuong, LAC
LEMUS, Veronica, EOPS
MAK, Choali, LAC
MEDINA, Timothy, LAC
NIXON, Tevin, Gov’t. & Comm. Rel.
PALACIOS, Rosemarie, Continuing Ed.
QUINTERO, Juan, LAC
RAMIREZ, Ana, Transfer Center
SANDOVAL, Lorena, Career Ctr.
UGWU, John-Emmanuel, LAC
VIVAR, Jacqueline, LAC
SAAVEDRA, Jesabelle, MSC
SEVILLA, Jacqueline, Accounting
VARGAS-VEGA, Benjamin, Library
WILSON, Nicholas, LAC
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
II.
PERSONNEL
B.3.c. Classified – Resignation (Hannah Pastrano)
163.
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee Ojeda and
carried to reject the resignation of Hannah Pastrano and restore employment.
Ms. Acosta-Salazar, Ms. Martinez and Ms. Garcia voted no.
164.
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Student Trustee
Ojeda and carried for reconsideration of the motion due to confusion. Mr.
Mendez voted no.
163.
Originally motion was made to reject the resignation and reinstate
employment of Hannah Pastrano. Ms. Acosta-Salazar, Ms. Martinez, and Ms.
Garcia voted No; Student Trustee abstained. Motion failed.
165.
It was moved by Student Trustee Ojeda, seconded by Ms. AcostaSalazar and carried to accept the resignation of Hannah Pastrano. Ms.
Shapiro and Mr. Mendez voted no; Student Trustee abstained.
III.
166.
ACTION ITEMS
A.
FINANCE & BUSINESS
1.
Public Hearing & Approval of the Proposed 2011-12 Adopted
Budget
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee
Ojeda and carried unanimously to declare the public hearing open at
7:40 p.m. and asked if there was any public comment.
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167.
After hearing no comments from the public, it was moved by
Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee Ojeda to close the hearing
at 7:42 p.m. and approved the proposed 2011-12 adopted budget.
2.
168.
Approval to Lease Xerox Copiers – State of California
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve a new 60month lease with Xerox piggybacking off the County of Los Angeles,
Xerox Master Agreement #3-01-36-0030A and authorized the
Administration to sign the appropriate documents on behalf of the
District.
3.
169.
Amendments 01-California State Preschool Program CSPP-1250
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee
Ojeda and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve
California State Preschool Program Amendment #01 to grant #CSPP1250 increasing grant for State Preschool in the amount of $13,812.00
and authorized the Administration to sign the appropriate documents
on behalf of the District.
4.
170.
Revocable Permit and Non-Recorded Easement Agreement –
UNAVCO
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded bv Ms. Garcia and
carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve a new 5-year
Revocable Permit and Non-recorded Easement Agreement for a Plate
Boundary Observatory and GPS Monitoring Station with UNAVCO and
authorized the Administration to execute the appropriate documents on
behalf of the District.
5.
171.
Administration of Justice Building – Procurement of IT and AV
Systems Equipment
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the award
contract for the purchase and installation of Information Technology
and Audio Visual Systems equipment for the Administration of Justice
Building for a total amount of $496,299.53 from Bond Funds and
authorized the Administration to execute the appropriate documents on
behalf of the District.
6.
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Purchase of an Announcement Sign for the Campus Quad –
Stewart Signs
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the
purchase from Stewart Signs of Sarasota, FL of an announcement
sign for the Campus Quad for a total amount of $35,118.33 from Bond
Funds and authorized the Administration to execute the appropriate
documents on behalf of the District.
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173.
Approval of Student Services / Student Union Carpet
Procurement – Tandus US LLC
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta Salazar
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the
purchase from Tandus US LLC of carpet for the Student Services and
Student Union Buildings for a total amount of $66,476.66 from Bond
Funds and authorized the Administration to execute the appropriate
documents on behalf of the District.
8.
174.
Engineering for New Water Service to the Science and Applied
Technology Buildings – P2S Engineering, Inc.
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Student
Trustee Ojeda and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees
approve the award of a contract to P2S Engineering, Inc. for the
engineering of a new water service to the Science and Applied
Technology Buildings in the amount not to exceed $10,500.00 from
Bond funds and authorized the Administration to execute the
appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
9.
175.
Engineering Study of the Heating Hot Water Distribution System –
P2S Engineering, Inc.
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the award
of a contract to P2S Engineering, Inc. for the engineering study of the
heating hot water distribution system in an amount not to exceed
$53,706.00 from Bond funds and authorized the Administration to
execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
10.
176.
Painting of the Gymnasium Interior Walls – Precision Painting
California, Inc.
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the award
of a contract to Precision Painting California, Inc. for painting of the
gymnasium interior walls an amount not to exceed $6,800.00 from
Bond funds and authorized the Administration to execute the
appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
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Administration of Justice Building – Construction Management
Services Agreement Amendment #2 – Del Terra Group
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Mr. Mendez
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve an
increase to the contract value of Del Terra Group in the amount of
$61,728.00 for a total not to exceed an amount of $591,097.00 to be
paid from Bond funds and authorized the Administration to execute
appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
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178.
Award of Bid #1195 – Administration of Justice Relocation
(Moving) Services – Beltmann Group
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee
Ojeda and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the
award of a contract for Bid #1195 Administration of Justice Relocation
(Moving) Services to the Beltmann Group in the amount of $4,603.00
from the Bond funds and authorized the Administration to execute
appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
13.
179.
Physical Education and Aquatic Complex – LPA Inc. Contract
Amendment #6
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee
Ojeda and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees authorize
an increase to the contract value of LPA Inc. for additional design
services in the amount of $10,870.00 for a revised total contract
amount of $2,093,425.00 from State and Bond Funds and authorized
the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the
District.
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180.
New Water Service for PE Complex Project – San Gabriel Valley
Water Company (SGVWC)
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Mr.
Mendez, and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve
the award of a contract to San Gabriel Valley Water Company for
installation of a new water service to the PE Complex Project not to
exceed $85,900.00 from State / Bond funds and authorized the
Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the
District.
15.
181.
Revenue Agreement - Exponent® Failure Analysis Associates
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve facilities
use agreement with Exponent® Failure Analysis Associates and
authorized the Administration to sign the appropriate documents on
behalf of the District.
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182.
Addition to Small Project Contract Pool
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Garcia
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approves Small
Project Contractor Pool listed above and authorized the Administration
to negotiate contracts as projects in each trade as identified.
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Emergency Resolution 091411 – Emergency Repair of the Water
Service to the Science and Applied Technology Buildings
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees declare an
emergency authorizing immediate trenching and investigation to
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determine the location of the leak and authorize the Los Angeles
County Office of Education Emergency Resolution form to acquire the
approval of the Superintendent of schools. Also, it is recommended
that the Board of Trustees approve the award of a contract with Suttles
Plumbing in the amount not to exceed $26,346.13 from Bond Funds
and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents
on behalf of the District.
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184.
Authorization to Create New Fee Structured for Replacing GO RIO
TAP cards
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee
Ojeda and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees authorize
staff to create this new replacement fee structure for GO RIO TAP
passes and authorized District staff to implement this fee and inform
students appropriately.
19.
185.
Administration of Justice Building Furniture Procurement
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the
purchase of furniture for the Administration of Justice Building for a
total amount of $477,532.82 from Bond Funds and authorized the
Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the
District.
20.
186.
Administration of Justice Building – Construction Payment to
Safeco Insurance Company of America
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the A.J.
construction payment as outlined above and authorized the
Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the
District.
B.
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
1.
Approval of Resolution Supporting Wilderness and Wild and
Scenic Rivers Designations and the Creation of a San Gabriel
Mountains National Recreation Area
187.
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee
Ojeda and carried unanimously to approve the resolution in support of
Wilderness and Wild River Designations for the San Gabriel
Mountains.
C.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
1.
Curriculum Items
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It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Garcia
and carried unanimously to approve the following curriculum items:
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a.
New Courses that are Part of an Existing Program
The following course has been recommended for inclusion in our
offerings and catalog:
ACCT 103: Payroll Accounting
(Business & Economic Development)
Degree Applicable; (3 Units)
Transfers to: CSU
Justification: This course will prepare students for entry-level
positions within the payroll segment of accounting by equipping
them with specialized training in payroll accounting.
TCED 070: Foundation Skills for Technical Trades I
(Career & Technical Education)
Degree Applicable; (3 Units)
Justification: This course is part one of a two-part series of
courses designed to assist the student to become more
effective and efficient in fundamental skills used in Technical
Trades.
All of the Rio Hondo CTE Division’s Advisory
Committees’ local industry partners have unanimously stated
that the topics covered in this course are necessary for use in
the career and technical education curriculum.
TCED 080: Foundation Skills for Technical Trades II
(Career & Technical Education)
Degree Applicable; (3 Units)
Justification: This course is part two of a two-part series of
courses designed to assist the student to become more
effective and efficient in fundamental skills used in Technical
Trades.
All of the Rio Hondo CTE Division’s Advisory
Committees’ local industry partners have unanimously stated
that the topics covered in this course are necessary for use in
the career and technical education curriculum.
b.
New Program
The following certificate has been recommended for inclusion in
our offerings and catalog:
Certificate of Skill Proficiency – Game Development
(15 Units)
c.
Program Change
The following degree/certificate has been recommended for
inclusion in our offerings and catalog with the following changes:
A.S. Degree – Administration of Justice
Unit Change: FROM: 27 Units
TO: 24 Units
A.S. Degree – Corrections
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Unit Change: FROM: 27 Units
TO: 24 Units
Certificate of Skill Proficiency –Emergency Medical
Technician
Unit Change: FROM: 7 Units
TO: 8 Units
A.S. Degree– Wildland Fire Technology
Unit Change: FROM: 30 Units
TO: 34 Units
Certificate of Achievement – Wildland Fire Technology
Unit Change: FROM: 30 Units
TO: 34 Units
d.
Unit/Hour Change
The following course has been recommended for a unit/hour
change to reflect an increase/decrease in course content:
ACCT 105 (formerly ACCT 093): Income Tax Accounting
Unit Change: FROM: 3 Units (54 Total Lecture Hours)
TO: 4 Units (72 Total Lecture Hours)
TCED 054: OSHA Workplace Safety II
Unit Change: FROM: 2 Units (36 Total Lecture Hours)
TO: 4 Units (72 Total Lecture Hours)
e.
Deletion from Curriculum
The following course/program has been recommended for
deletion from our curriculum:
A.A. Degree – Administration of Justice
A.A. Degree – Corrections
MUS 112: Concert Band
MUS 126: College Singers
*UC transfer process in progress for courses where applicable.
IV.
INFORMATION ITEMS
1.
Building Program
 Bond Quarterly Expenditure Report
2.
2012 Institutional Goals and Objectives
V.
STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS
VI.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Section 54956.8:
 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
o 11515 S. Colima Road, Whittier, California
o 3017 Tyler Avenue
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Pursuant to Section 54956.9
 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation (3
Cases)
Pursuant to Section 54957.6
 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Teresa Dreyfuss
Employee Organization: CSEA, RHCFA
Pursuant to Section 54957
 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL / RELEASE
 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
o Interim Associate Dean, Academic Affairs (Public Safety)
189.
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried to
approve the appointment of Interim Associate Dean, Academic Affairs (Public Safety) Don
Mason. Ms. Martinez abstained.
VII.
ADJOURNMENT

Ms. Martinez adjourned the meeting in memory of Marsha Antonelli, former Rio
Hondo College Foundation Board Member and announced the Date of the next
Regular Meeting – October 11, 2011, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
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