Rio Hondo Community College District
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES – July 13, 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
Madeline Shapiro, Clerk
Gary Mendez, Member
Angela Acosta Salazar, Member (arrived at 7:45 pm)
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
John Frala, representing Academic Senate President
Colin Young, RHCFA President
Rene Tai, representing CSEA President
Ms. Sandy Sandello (Recorder)
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A.
Call to Order (6:00 p.m.)
Ms. Martinez called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
B.
Pledge of Allegiance
Cathy Butler led the pledge of allegiance.
C.
Roll Call
All members of the Board were reported present with the exception of Trustee
Angela Acosta Salazar.
D.
108.
Approval of Minutes: June 8, 2011
It was moved by Ms. Shapiro, seconded by Ms. Garcia and carried to
approve the minutes of June 8, 2011. Ms. Garcia abstained.
E.
F.
Commendations
 Retirement – Jim Zaharek (35 years) Public Safety
Presentations
 Children’s Touring Program- Arts & Cultural Programs (Joanna
Downey / Ann Gresham)
G.
Open Communication for Public Comment
 Cathy Butler introduced the new college mascot.
 Sammy Castillo spoke regarding his volunteer efforts in the Arts
 Howard Kummerman recognized Annel Medina, from the Office of
Institutional Research Office on her recent scholarship award.
 Zeus Galindo, ASB President, addressed the Board on the recycling
program
II.
CONSENT AGENDA
109.
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and carried
unanimously to approve the following consent agenda:
A.
FINANCE & BUSINESS
1.
Finance and Business Reports
Approved Purchase Order Report reviewing purchases for
the preceding 60 days.
Attached is the Payroll Warrant Report for the month of
June, 2011.
2.
Authorization for Out-of-State Travel & Conferences
Approved the following staff members and Board Members who could
attend in the following educational conferences:
Eric Belmal to attend the Council for Opportunity in Education Annual
Conference in Washington, DC on September 25-28, 2011.
Ted Martinez Jr., Julianna Ojeda, Angela Acosta-Salazar to participate at
the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) 42nd Annual
Leadership Congress in Dallas, TX on October 12-15, 2011.
Ted Martinez to participate at the Hispanic Association of Colleges &
Universities (HACU) 25th Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX on
October 29-31, 2011.
Gisela Spieler-Persad to participate at the Council for Opportunity in
Education Annual Conference in Washington, DC on September 25-28,
2011.
Madeline Shapiro to participate at the Association of Community College
Trustees (ACCT) Government Leadership Institute in Washington, DC on
August 3-5, 2011.
3.
Revenue Agreement – Commerce Emergency Response Team
(CERT) Training City of Commerce
Approved agreement between the City of Commerce and Rio Hondo
Community College District – Rio Hondo College Public Safety Fire
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Training Center to conduct Commerce Emergency Response Team
(CERT) training.
CERT training will be held and taught at Rio Hondo College Santa Fe
Springs Public Safety Training Center. Training will be provided once
a month (6-hours per month) for twelve months for 20-members of the
City of Commerce Emergency Response Team.
City of Commerce will pay the College $700.00 per month or
$8,400.00 for 12-months of training.
4.
Hazardous E-Waste Collection and Roundup
Annually, the Environmental Programs Division - County of Los
Angeles in conjunction with the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles
County and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public
Works, requests the use of Parking Lot “A” at 3600 Workman Mill
Road in Whittier for the annual Household Hazardous and
Electronic Waste Roundup. Staging and preparation for the
Roundup will begin August 5, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. The Roundup is
advertised by the County of Los Angeles for the public to begin
delivering their household hazardous and electronic waste to the
site between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for August 6,
2011. Cleanup and closeout is not to exceed 24-hours following
termination of the Roundup.
5.
Approval Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Children’s Hospital
The Health Science Department is requesting the services of
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to provide Rio Hondo Community
College District Health Science students with clinical experience.
The department has identified a need to expand the facilities for
clinical experience since community facilities currently utilized are
becoming impacted with students. Term of the Affiliation will be
for a period of 3 years through August 31, 2014.
6.
Approval – Child Development Division Fiscal Year 2010-11 Program
Self Evaluation Checklist; Policy and Procedure Manual Parent
Handbook and Pre-School Laboratory Staff Handbook
All center-based contracts and/or Cal-SAFE must submit the following
to the California Department of Education:
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Agency Annual Report (CD-4000) form;
Environment Rating Scale Summary of Findings (CD-4002) form;
Desired Results Program Action Plan (CD-4003) form;
Personnel Roster (CD-3701) form;
Attestation of Qualified Staff and Ratio Requirements (CD-3701A)
Renew MOU Agreement with the Southeast Area Social Services
Funding Authority 9SASSFA) for Operation of a Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) Youth Program
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The purpose of this Agreement is to continue the collaboration/
partnership between Rio Hondo Community College District, SASSFA
and other One Stop Partners under the Workforce Investment Act
through June 30, 2016.
8.
Weapons Firing Range Agreement – City of Downey – Police
Department
Rio Hondo College attempts to maximize the utilization of its Range
facilities by renting to outside agencies. The purpose of this agreement
is to allow Rio Hondo to receive on-going revenue for use of the Range.
Rate charged is $300.00 per session (session is 8-hours) or $150.00
per half session (half session is 4-hours).
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9.
City of Downey – Police Department for the term July 1, 2011
through June 30, 2013.
Revenue Agreement – Ammo Brothers
The use of the Rio Hondo Weapons Firing Range generates spent brass
ammunition casing waste. The Administration of Justice Program
requests approval to enter into a revenue agreement with Ammo Brothers
to pickup and recycle the spent brass ammunition casings for recycling.
Ammo Brothers has proposed to pay the District $1,600.00 per 55-gallon
drum.
10.
Grants – grant Renewals
Approved the following grants:
Grant Renewals:
a. Career Technical Education (CTE) Transitions Funding Year
2011-2012, Allocation Number 11-112-880, Perkins IV: As of
June 20, 2011, the Tech Prep Program will no longer be in
existence; the federal administration zeroed out the funding for
the 35 states that chose to keep Tech Prep as a separate funding
and rolled the funding to the base allocation. The Chancellor’s
office in order to preserve the Tech Prep activities that support
Career Technical Education (CTE) students transitioning from
secondary to postsecondary has decided to allocate funds from
Perkins IV to support such activities. The areas that will be
funded within this allocation are CTE outreach/career exploration,
validation of current CTE articulation agreements; support for
“credit by examination” mechanisms for CTE articulated courses;
support for CTE concurrent enrollment options; and support for
coordination of work-based learning/internships/placement. The
allocation is in the amount of $46,970.00 for the period of July 1,
2011 through June 30, 2012.
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b. Perkins IV Title IB Consortium Grant: Rio Hondo College
ensures that its current Dean of Career Technical Education
(CTE), under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction, will
serve as the College’s primary liaison for the Perkins IV Title IB
Regional Consortium Grant. The Los Angeles/Orange County
Regional Consortium is a much needed network of education and
training programs services, which bring staff from all Workforce
Development entities together for information sharing and
problem solving. These services include, but are not limited to,
ongoing assessment and regional planning, marketing,
dissemination of information, collaborative exchanges, and staff
development. The total amount of the grant is $300,200.00
beginning July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
c. Youth Development Services (YDS): The Community College
Foundation (CCF) has renewed the funding for the Youth
Development Services – Life Skills Classes (YDS) for fiscal year
July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012 in the amount of $12,960.00 and in
addition to contract amount, reimbursement of $10.00 per
youth/per class of a food allowance.
d. Industry Driven Regional Collaborative Grant (IDRC) CODA
Grant:
Rio Hondo College Automotive Department has been awarded an
IDRC Grant to implement the demand for new, innovative and
emerging growth sectors in electric vehicles. The training will
include the development of three (3) text manuals to be used in
training of the repair and safety of this new technology. Grant
agreement No. 10-326-183 is funded in the amount of
$210,026.00 and is being extended beginning July 1, 2011December 31, 2011.
e. US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration
Recovery Act – Health Care Sector and other High Growth
Emerging Industries Grant #GJ20034-10-60-A-6. The Grant
Agreement has been extended to February 29, 2012 with an
additional $55,889.00 for a new total of $230,375.00.
f.
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CTE Title IC Grant: Career & Technical Education Act (CTE),
Title IC Grant the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s
Office (CCCCO) approved Grant Agreement No. 10C01-044
funding in the amount of $361,177.00 for a period of July 1, 2011
to June 30, 2012 to Rio Hondo College (RHC) for Career and
Technical Education Act (CTE), Title IC programs.
Continuing Education
Teresa Rivas – To instruct “Cake Decorating” – Students will
learn an introduction to decorating with icing, basic designing,
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stacked cake course and cup cake decorating. Dates of service
will be July 14, 2011- June 30, 2012. Payment will be split 60%
to Rio Hondo and 40% to the consultant.
B.
PERSONNEL
1.
Academic
a.
Employment
Part time, Summer 2011
ADAUTO, Arnold, Public Safety KIMBER, Shafer, Public Safety
Hourly as Needed, Summer 2011
SIARA, Robin, Physical Education
Summer Assignments, 2011 2nd Session
See attached list
Summer Assignments, 2011 (part-time) 2nd Session
See attached list
Hourly as Needed, Public Safety (Police) 2011-2012
See attached list
Special Assignment – CPR Certification
LUNA, Patricia, Health Sciences & Nursing
2.
Management and Confidential
a.
Employment
SOARES, Tamara, Employee Benefits Specialist, Human
Resources, effective June 21, 2011
b.
Resignation
GONZALEZ, Gustavo, Director of Facilities Services. His last
day of employment is July 26, 2011.
3.
Classified
a.
Employment
Regular Classified
CANTUS, Jason, Technology Systems Trainer, Information
Technology Systems, 100%, 12 months, effective July 5, 2011
OROZCO, Delbia, Instructional Division Secretary, Public Safety,
100%, 12 months, effective June 21, 2011
SCHANK, Diane, Account Clerk II, 50%, 12 months, Accounting,
effective June 6, 2011
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VILLEGAS-GOMEZ, Ayari, Clerk Typist III, Assessment Office,
50%, 12 months, effective June 27, 2011
Continued Employment – Regular Classified, 2011-2012
The following employee will continue in the designated capacity
with dedicated funding through June 30, 2012. If continued
funding should not be available, 45-day notice shall be served
CHAVEZ, Vanessa, Educational Advisor, Outreach/GEAR UP
The following employee is hired in the designated capacity.
Funding is available through February 29, 2012. If continued
funding should not be available, 45-day notice shall be served
prior to the end of funding
CORRALES, Alfred, Tool Room Attendant, Career Technical
Education, 47.5%, 12 months, effective July 18, 2011
Short Term, 2011-2012
HARMON, Ronald Clifton, FA Training & Operations Specialist,
Public Safety, ending date June 30, 2012
RUDDELL, Charles, FA Training & Operations Specialist, Public
Safety, ending date June 30, 2012
Substitute, 2011-2012
LAWSON, Sharon, Children’s Center Aide, effective July 1, 2011
NELSON, Patricia, Children’s Center Aide, effective July 1, 2011
RUBIO-FREY, Cynthia, Children’s Center Aide, effective July 1, 2011
TELLEZ, Armida, Clerk Typist III, Behavioral and Social Sciences,
effective June 6, 2011
b.
Transfer
THOMSEN, Tina, Clerk Typist III, 75%, 12 months from Health
Sciences & Nursing to Behavioral and Social Sciences, effective
July 13, 2011
c.
Reclassification
YRIARTE, Michelle, Clerk Typist II, President’s Office, to a
Clerk Typist III, effective July 1, 2011
d.
Resignation
BANUELOS, Melanie, Instructional Assistant-MRC. Her last day
of employment is July 15, 2011
e.
New Classification – Job Description
Financial Aid Coordinator
See attached job description
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4.
Unrepresented, (AP 7130), 2011-2012
a.
Employment
Hourly
AKIYAMA, Kevin, Physical Ed.
ALBA, Jennifer, Disabled Students
ANDERSON, Dorie, Disabled Stud.
ANTWINE, Nakia, Disabled Students
BELLO, Jaime, Tutor II, STEM
BOCANEGRA, Edgar, Supervisor, STEM
CABRERA, Alejandra, Tutor II/STEM
COURIE, April, Disabled Students
CURTIS, William, Tutor II/STEM
CZECHOROSKY, Toni, Arts & Cultural
DELGADILLO, Ramses, Tutor II/STEM DE SILVA, Michelle, Disabled Students
GARCIA, Gabriel, Tutor II, LAC
GLENN, Anna, Disabled Students
GONZALEZ, Christopher, Tutor II/STEM HERNANDEZ, Uriel, Tutor II, STEM
HO, Andreana, Tutor II, LAC
HURTADO, Aimee, Disabled Stud.
JIMENEZ, Adrian
LASSITER-CAMPOS, Shawndra, Tutor II, LAC
LEAL, Juan, Tutor II/STEM
LIANG, Min, Tutor II, Supervisor/STEM
LIRA, Mario, Tutor II/STEM
LOPEZ, Sandra, Disabled Students
MACIAS, Marina, Tutor II, LAC
MALDONADO, Jose, Tutor II, LAC
MARIANO, Rufina, Tutor II/STEM
MEZA, Miguel, Supervisor/STEM
MORENO, Isaac, Supervisor/STGE
MURPHY, Christopher, Supervisor
NGUYEN, Huong, Tutor II, LAC
NGUYEN, Richard, Tutor II/STEM
QUINTERO, Juan, Tutor II, LAC
RAMIREZ, Jaime, Tutor II/STEM
ROMERO, Alvaro, Supervisor/STEM
SNYDER, Dave, Arts & Cultural
STOOKSBURY, Phillip, Disabled Stud. WANG, Nan, Tutor II, LAC
WANG, Yan, Tutor II/MESA WOOD, Michael, Arts & Cultural
ZAMUDIO, Kevin, Tutor II/MESA
Volunteers
BABIESCA, Desiree, Child Devp. Ctr.
III.
CASTILLO, Samuel, Arts & Cultural
DAVIS, James, Institutional
Research and Panning
ACTION ITEMS
A.
FINANCE & BUSINESS
1.
Consultants
110.
It was moved bv Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and
carried unanimously to approve the following consultants:
a. Alliance of School for Cooperative Insurance Programs – To provide
consultant services in regards to Campus Safety, Security and
Emergency Preparedness. Dates of service are July 14, 2011
through July 13, 2012. Payment is not to exceed $61,500.00 from
the General Fund.
b. Susan Coleman – To assist the Project Director of the Los
Angeles/Orange County Regional Consortium with the
implementation of the objectives and activities for the Los
Angeles/Orange County Regional Consortium Grant. Dates of
service are July 14, 2011 to June 30, 2012. Payment not to exceed
$50,000.00 from the Perkins IV Title IB Consortium Grant.
c. Dr. Lyla Eddington – To serve as project Director/Chair of the Los
Angeles/Orange County Regional Consortium. Duties to include
providing leadership and oversight for the Consortium. Grant goals
and objectives to be met through identified project activities. Grant
funded through the California Community College Chancellor’s
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Office. Dates of service are July 14, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Payment not to exceed $70,000.00 from the Perkins IV Title IB
Consortium Grant.
d. Mandla Kayise – To instruct a series of Student Success
workshops; peer facilitator staff training. Dates of service are
August 2011 to May 31, 2012. Payment not to exceed $6,900.00
from the SSS Stem Grant.
e. Israel Rubio – To serve as middle school consultant for SB70 Grant
activities related to middle school career exploration. Dates of
service are from July 14, 2011 to June 2012. Payment is not to
exceed $8,000.00 from SB70 Grant.
f.
2.
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112.
Bus Pass Purchase – Foothill Transit
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee
Ojeda and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees authorize
payment of $5,000.00 to Foothill Transit for Spring 2011 semester from
the Student Fees Revenue and General Fund, and authorized the
Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the
District.
4.
113.
Surplus Property – Blue Light Phone System
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Garcia and
carried unanimously tat the Board of Trustees determine that the
property listed is surplus and its value is less than $5,000.00
authorized disposal of property at a private sale or consignment to a
local recycling center.
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Donation of Wind Turbine Electrical Generator
It was moved by Student Trustee Ojeda, seconded by Ms.
Garcia and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees accept the
donation of one wind turbine electrical generator from Sonkyo Energy
for use and training at the Rio Hondo College Career Technical
Education – Alternative Energy Programs and authorized the
Superintendent / President or designee to sign the appropriate
documents on behalf of the District.
3.
114.
Dan Rubalcava – To provide the service regarding Staff and
Students Compliance issues for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. Payment
not to exceed $10,000.00 from General Fund.
Donation of Surplus Property – Doron Driving Simulators
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and
carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees
1) Approve the declaration of surplus;
2) Determine that the value of the surplus property
listed does not exceed $5,000.00 and is of
insufficient value to defray the cost of a sale;
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donating the Doron driving simulator module to the
McFarland Police Department.
6.
115.
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and
carried unanimously tat the Board of Trustees approve the award of a
construction contract to GDL Best Contractors, Inc. in the amount of
$8,800.00 to be paid from Bond funds and authorized the
Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the
District.
7.
116.
South Whittier Educational Facility – Furniture Procurement –
Total Plan Interior Systems
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and
carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the award of a
furniture procurement contract to Total Plan Interior Systems in the
amount of $36,611.74 to be paid from Bond funds and authorized the
Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the
District.
8.
117.
South Whittier Educational Facility – Seating Procurement –
Systems Source
It was moved by Student Trustee Ojeda, seconded by Mr.
Mendez and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve
the award of a contract for chairs and tables to Systems Source to be
in the amount of $8,856.13 to be paid from Bond funds and authorized
the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the
District.
9.
118.
Amendment 01 & resolution California Department of Education
Grant CPPRM-8061 Funding Facilities Renovation and Repair
It was moved by Student Trustee Ojeda, seconded by Ms.
Garcia and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve
California Department of Education Grant Agreement CRPM-8061
Amendment 01 and Resolution describing Children’s Center project
with costs and authorized the Superintendent/President or designee to
sign the appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
10.
119.
Approval of Small Project Inspector Pool
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and
carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the Small
Project Inspector pool listed and authorized the Administration to
negotiate contracts.
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South Whittier Educational Facility – Office Construction – GDL
Best Contractors, Inc.
Approval of Small Project Contractor Pool
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120.
It was moved by Ms. Shapiro, seconded by Ms. Garcia and
carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve RFP# 1187
Small Project Contractor Pool as listed and authorized the
Administration to negotiate contracts on behalf of the District.
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121.
Gymnasium Basketball Backstop Replacement – Sports Facilities
Group
It was moved by Student Trustee Ojeda, seconded by Ms.
Shapiro and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve
the award of a contract for replacement of the gymnasium basketball
backstops in the amount of $12,070.38 to Sports Facilities Group to be
paid from Bond funds and authorized the Administration to execute
appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
13.
122.
Appointment or Reappointment to Rio Hondo College Citizens
Oversight Committee
It was moved by Student Trustee Ojeda, seconded by Ms.
Shapiro and carried unanimously That the Board of Trustees appoint
or reappoint the members to the Citizens Oversight Committee as
outlined
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123.
Cellular Phone Service for Blue Light Phones
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded bv Student Trustee
Ojeda, and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees award an
agreement for Blue Light Phone Cellular Service to AT&T in the
amount of $7,918.80 per year to be paid from Bond Funds and
authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on
behalf of the District.
15.
124.
Award of Bid #1188 Knoll Life Chairs – Systems Source
It was move by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and
carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve and
award Bid #1188 Knoll Life Chairs to Systems Source in the
amount of $95,211.62 to be paid from the Bond Funds and
authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents
on behalf of the District.
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125.
Consultant Services – Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Student trustee
Ojeda and carried that the Board of Trustees approve the new
hourly rates effective July 16, 2011 as outlined and authorized
the Superintendent, President or designee to sign the
appropriate documents on behalf of the District. The Board
requested that this item be revisited in May 2012. Mr. Mendez
abstained.
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126.
Daktroniks Baseball Scoreboard – Single (Sole) Source for
Procurement
It was moved by Student Trustee Ojeda, seconded by Ms.
Garcia and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees finds
that Daktronics is the single source for procurement of the
Daktronics Baseball Scoreboard. The District would recognize
no benefit nor realize any profit through structural engineering
and subsequent DSA structural review of an independent
scoreboard structure. The Board of Trustees approved naming
Daktronics as the sole source of the baseball scoreboard in the
bidding documents.
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127.
Empty Beverage Container Collection – San Gabriel Valley
Conservation Corps
After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by
Ms. Shapiro to table this time, request Administration to work with ASB
with Options. Ms. Garcia abstained.
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128.
Administration of Justice Building Project – Construction
Takeover Agreement
It was moved by Ms. Shapiro, seconded by Ms. Garcia and
carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees ratify the
agreement with the Surety (Liberty Mutual and Safeco
Insurance) to take over the project from J.D. Diffenbaugh.
20.
129.
Board Resolution Approving Contract Number CSPP-1250 with
California Department of Education Funding California State
Preschool Program
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and
carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve Contract
CSPP-1250 from the California Department of Education funding
the California State Preschool Program in the amount not to
exceed $468,102.00 and authorized the Superintendent/President
or designee to sign the appropriate documents on behalf of the
District.
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130.
Architectural Services Request #5 – LPA Inc. Fees for Additional
Services, Physical Education and Aquatic Complex (PE Complex)
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Shapiro 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 $20,865.00 for a revised total contract
amount of $2,082,645.00 from State and Bond Funds and
authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents
on behalf of the District.
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131.
Administration of Justice, Student Services/Student Union
Projects – Relocation Coordination Consultant-Trendzitions
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Mr. Mendez and
carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees award a contract for
Administration of Justice, Student Services Building and Student
Union Building relocation consulting services to Trendzitions in the
amount of $27,175.00 to be paid from Bond Funds and authorized
the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of
the District.
IV.
INFORMATION ITEMS
1.
Building Program
2.
Discussion of October Board Meeting
V.
STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS
VI.
CLOSED SESSION
Ms. Martinez recessed the meeting to Closed Session and reconvened the meeting
at 9:15 p.m.
Pursuant to Section 54956.8:
 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
o 11515 S. Colima Road, Whittier, California
o 3017 Tyler Avenue
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
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT
o Interim Dean PE / Athletic Director
o Director, Grant Development & Management
o Director, Police Academy
o Dean, Public Safety
The following action was taken in Closed Session:
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It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Garcia and carried
unanimously to approve the appointment of Larry Mercadante as
Interim Director of Physical Education / Athletic Director effective
August 1, 2011.
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VII.
133.
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and carried
unanimously to approve the appointment Jacqueline Wilvers as of
Director of Grant Development and Management.
134.
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and
carried unanimously the appointment of Lester Mesa as the Director of
the Police Academy.
135.
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and
carried to approve the appointment of Ygnacio “Nash” Flores as the
Dean of Public Safety. Ms. Garcia and Ms. Martinez abstained.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Martinez adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. and announced that the next
regular meeting of the Board of Trustees would be August 10, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
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