Rio Hondo Community College District
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES – February 9, 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
Iliana Aurora Garcia, Student Trustee
Members Absent:
None
Staff Members:
Dr. Ted Martinez, Jr., Superintendent/President
Dr. Paul Parnell, Vice President, Academic Affairs
Ms. Teresa Dreyfuss, Vice President, Finance &
Business
Mr. Henry Gee, Vice President, Student Services
Ms. Marie Eckstrom, Acting President, Academic
Senate
Mr. Adam Wetsman, Rio Hondo Faculty Association
Sandra Rivera, CSEA President
Linda Gonzalez, ASB Vice 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 6:07 pm.
B.
Pledge of Allegiance
Rio Hondo College Fire Academy Color Guard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C.
Roll Call
All members present.
D.
20.
Approval of Minutes: January 12, 2011
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and carried
unanimously to approve the minutes of January 12, 2011.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Angela Acosta-Salazar, Gary Mendez, Maria Elena Martinez, Norma Edith García,
Madeline Shapiro, Iliana Aurora Garcia, Student Trustee
E.
Presentations
 Veterans Program Update (Sylvia Duran-Katnik)
 Sabbatical Leave Presentation (Gil Puga)
F.
Open Communication for Public Comment
ASB Senator, Eddie Barrera, addressed the Board on retention and his
commitment to assist in the retention of students at Rio Hondo College.
Gary Mendez spoke in memory of Leroy Sanchez, former employee of the
college.
II.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar to approve the
following Consent Agenda. Ms. Acosta Salazar requested that item II.C.1.,
Curriculum, be removed from the consent agenda.
21.
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Garcia, and carried
unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item II.C. 1.,
Curriculum.
A.
FINANCE & BUSINESS
1.
Finance and Business Reports
2.
a.
Purchase Order Report - Approved Purchase Order
Report for purchases for the preceding 60 days.
b.
Payroll Warrant Report – Approved Payroll Warrant
Report for the month of January, 2011.
c.
Quarterly Report – Approved quarterly financial status report CFS311Q period ending December 31, 2010
Authorization for Out-of-State Travel & Conferences
Approved the following staff members and Board Members who could
attend in the following educational conferences:
Troy Flores-Olson to participate at the Pearson – The Best “First
Days of Class” Ever, Las Vegas, NV on March 25-27, 2011.
Shin Liu to participate at the Computer Information Technology
(CIT) Conference IPhone/Droid Application Development in
Springfield, IL on May 23-27, 2011.
Dr. Ted Martinez, Jr. to participate at the U.S. Department of
Agriculture USDA/HACU Leadership Meeting in Washington, DC
on March 18, 2011.
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3.
Revenue Agreement
The following agency requires the services of the Rio Hondo College
weapons firing range. They agree to pay $300.00 per session (8-hour
block) or $150.00 per half session (4-hour block).
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4.
City of Huntington Park through November 10, 2015.
Renewal – Firefighter Written Exam Services
Approved CWH Research Inc., (CWH) to provide written testing
services for entry level firefighters. The term of the agreement will end
60-months from the beginning date. Applicants are charged $50.00 for
the test, 5-hours proctor services cost about $250.00, and CWH bills
the college $12.50 per applicant to validate the tests. Optional study
guides are available in packages of 50 for $75.00 per package.
5.
Approval Clinical Affiliation Agreement with El Encanto Healthcare
and Habilitation Center
Approved the services of El Encanto Healthcare and Habilitation Center
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 5 years through January 31, 2016.
6.
Continuing Education
Approved Susan Vega – To present Community Service
workshops on how one can learn to perform a wedding
ceremony. Dates of Service will be February 10, 2011 to June
30, 2011. Payment will be split 60% to Rio Hondo College
Community Services and 40% to Consultant.
B.
PERSONNEL
1.
Academic
a.
Employment
Part Time, Spring 2011
ALVAREZ, Crystal, Behavioral
& Social Sciences
DeVRIES, Peter, Math/Science
HARO, Yolanda, Car. Tech. Ed.
IVANOVA, Poy, Health Sci./Nur.
RIVAS, Oscar, Math/Science
AZMY, Tarek, Public Safety
CHEN, Audrey, Math/Science
FLOREZ, Alice, Health Science
HUGHES, Mary Linn, Arts/Cultr.
KODIMAN, Brent, Auto Collision
SAN JOSE, Kristen, Business
Hourly As Needed, Spring 2011
GARTNER, Mikael, Public Safety
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Spring 2011, Assignments (part-time)
See attached list
Spring 2011, Assignments (hourly)
BALL, Edna, Library
BOURGAIZE, Karen, Library
DELATTE, Monique, Library
ENRIGHT, William, Library
GROPPELL, Mary, Stud. Health
HOVSEPIAN, Viken, Even. College
ITATANI, Robert, Even./Week.
PAIK, Ellen, Stud. Health Office
PEREAU, Barry, Even./Week. College
SAKAMOTO, Rosario, Stud. Heal. SHABELNIK, Tatiana, Library
SHACKLETT, Tod, Library
SHERWOOD, Joy, Stud. Health
SMITH, Anza, Stud. Health Off.
WU, Viraseni, Student Health Office
YASHAR, Debby, Library
Special Assignment, Spring 2011
The following faculty will be working on the LACOE Teaching
Coaching Project for Head Start through Behavioral and Social
Sciences
GOMEZ, Evelyn
SMITH, Judi
2.
PARIS, Jennifer
SUENG, Susan
Classified
a.
Employment, 2010-2011
Regular Classified
ARROYO, Jesus, Electrician, Facilities Services, 100%, 12 months,
effective January 24, 2011
The following employee is hired in the designated capacity.
Funding is available through June 30, 2011. If continued
funding should not be available, 45-day notice shall be served
prior to the end of funding:
SALAZAR. Doreen, Children’s Center Aide, Child Development
Center, 37.5%, 11.5 months, effective January 24, 2011
Short Term
AZMY, Tarek, PA Training & Operations Specialist, ending date
June 30, 2011
BURRIS, Thomas, PA Training & Operations Specialist, ending date
June 30, 2011
CALLE, Carlos, FA Training & Operations Specialist, ending date
June 30, 2011
CURLEY, Shea, FA Training & Operations Specialist, ending date
June 30, 2011
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DIXON, Kevin, FA Training & Operations Specialist, ending date
June 30, 2011
GARTNER, Mikael, FA Training & Operations Specialist, ending
date June 30, 2011
NELSON, Shirley, Clerk Typist II, Cal WORKS, ending date
June 30, 2011
SALVADOR, Juarez, FA Training & Operations Specialist, ending
date June 30, 2011
LARA, Sergio, FA Training & Operations Specialist, ending date
June 30, 2011
Substitute
CORRALES, Alfred, Tool Room Attendant, Career Technical
Education, effective January 25, 2011
RUIZ, Daniel, Educational Advisor, S^3 STEM Grant, Mathematics and
Sciences, effective February 7, 2011
VILLEGAS-GOMEZ, Ayari, Clerk Typist III, Assessment Office
effective January 20, 2011
b.
Promotion
SANCEDA, Rosemarie, Admissions & Records Specialist/Analyst,
100%, 2 months, effective February 1, 2011.
WU, Edward, Systems Analyst, Information Technology Services,
100%, 12 months, effective January 18, 2011.
c.
Transfer
TAMAYO, Aracely, Clerk Typist II, Transfer Center, 100%, 11 months,
effective January 20, 2011.
d.
Medical Leave
McLEAN, Kristin, has requested a Family Care Medical leave effective
February 9, 2011 through March 4, 2011.
e.
Resignation
ARROYO, Jesus, Electrician, Facilities Services. His last day of
employment was January 28, 2011.
RUIZ, Daniel, Educational Advisor, Mathematics and Sciences. His
last day of employment was February 4, 2011.
VALADEZ, Juan, Paraprofessional Tutor, Upward Bound / Student
Support Services. His last day of employment was January 21, 2011
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f.
Retirement
McCAIG, Jon, Custodian, Facilities Services. His last day of
employment is June 30, 2011
3.
Unrepresented, (AP 7130), 2010-2011
a.
Employment
Hourly
CABRERA, Juan, Tutor II/Basic Skills
GARCIA, April, Tutor II, Math/Sci
ENGLISH, Barry, Tutor II/LAC
ALE, Suzi, Model, Arts & Cultural
HERNANDEZ, Uriel, Tutor II, Math/Sci.
SHIPERD, Rick, Coach. Spec./Phys. Ed.
PATEL, Anuj, Tutor II, Math/Sci.
Non-Credit
FLYNN, Jack, Continuing Education MESSICK, Levin, Continuing Ed.
Students
ARANDA, Jessica, EOPS
BOLDEROF, Brenton, Info. Technology
CALDERON, Martin, Info. Tech
CALDERON, Martin, Arts & Cultural
CLARK, Jaime, Assessment Ctr.
GALLARZO, Gabriel, Facilities Services
LLAMAS, Marisol, Stud. Health Of ORDAZ, David, Public Safety
PHILLIPS, Nicholas, LAC
RODRIGUEZ, Rosy, LAC
ROSELLI, Paul, Ctr. Mgmt./Vend Ser.SOTO, Brenda, Foundation
TERRAZAS, Tina, Student Services VALENZUELA, Cherizar, Arts/Cultural
22.
After much discussion, it was by moved Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms.
Garcia and carried unanimously to approve item II.C.1., Curriculum Item.
C.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
1.
Curriculum Items
Approved the following
a.
Program Change
The following degree has been recommended for inclusion in our
offerings and catalog with the following changes:
A.S. Degree – Environmental Science
Unit Change: FROM: 32 Units
TO: 28 Units
Course Change: Remove ET 230
*UC transfer process in progress for courses where applicable
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III.
ACTION ITEMS
A.
FINANCE & BUSINESS
1.
23.
Consultant Services
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Garcia
and carried unanimously to approve the following Consultant Services:
Paul Gallagher – To provide the Tech Prep and CTE Tech (Career
Tech Education) Grants with web development and database design,
consulting and web hosting services (to meet core indicators and grant
requirements). Date of Services from February 11, 2011 to June 30,
2011 in the amount not to exceed $8,000.00 from Tech Prep and CTE
Teach grants.
2.
24.
Substantial Completion of Bid #1136 – Applied Technology
Renovation
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Shapiro
and carried unanimously to approve the substantial completion of the
work performed under Bid #1136 and authorized the filing of a Notice
of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
3.
25.
Grant for Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program –
California Community College Chancellor
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Garcia,
and carried unanimously to approve the grant for Advanced Lighting
Controls, from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office in
an amount not to exceed $37,160.00 and authorized the
Superintendent/ President or designee to sign the appropriate
documents on behalf of the District.
4.
26.
El Monte Educational Center – Landscape Architect Selection
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve an
agreement with Site Design Studio, Inc. not to exceed $19,200.00 to
provide landscape design services for the El Monte Educational Center
project payable from Bond funds and authorized the Administration to
execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the district.
5.
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Award Scholarship Manager Software and License Support
Agreement to Nextgen Web Solutions, LLC (NG Web Solutions,
LLC)
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and
carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees accept and award a 5year Scholarship Manager Software license and support agreement to
Nextgen Web Solutions, LLC and authorized the
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Superintendent/President or designee to sign the appropriate
documents on behalf of the District.
6.
28.
Health Workforce Initiative Grant – Butte-Glenn Community
College District
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Iliana
Garcia and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve
the grant for The Health Workforce Initiative program, from Butte-Glenn
Community College District in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00
authorized the Superintendent/President or designee to sign the
appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
7.
29.
Surplus Property – Vehicles
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees determined that the
value of the surplus property listed below does not exceed $5,000.00
and approved consignment of surplus to a local recycling center for
disposal:
1977 Clark Fire Engine
VIN: 13429
8.
30.
Architectural Services for the Central Plant Wire Mesh
Replacement
It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Garcia
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approved an
agreement with the Atelier Development Company not to exceed
$2,500.00 for Architectural Services for the replacement of the Central
Plant wire mesh screen payable from Bond funds and authorized the
Administration to execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the
District.
9.
31.
Award of Bid #1180 CNG Bus
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar
and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve and award
Bid #1180 CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Bus Items 1 and 2 to
Creative Bus Sales in the amount of $114,346.19 to be paid from the
Federal Appropriation Department of Transportation and authorized the
Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the
District.
10.
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Additional Services – Information Technology Partners, Inc. (ITP)
It was moved by Ms. Iliana Garcia, seconded by Ms. AcostaSalazar and carried unanimously to that the Board of Trustees approve
Enrollment Management System additional service in the amount of
$8,750.00 with Information Technology Partners, Inc. from Bond Funds
and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on
behalf of the District.
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33.
Appointment to Rio Hondo College Citizens Oversight Committee
It was moved by Gary Mendez, seconded by Ms. AcostaSalazar and carried unanimously to appoint Daniel Canchola who will
replace Frances Carbajal.
IV.
INFORMATION ITEMS
1.
Building Program – No Building update given.
V.
STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS
VI.
CLOSED SESSION
Ms. Martinez recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 8:45 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
 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL / RELEASE
34.
It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried
unanimously that the Board approved the non-reemployment of employee #473
and that a non-reemployment notice to be sent as required by Education Code
Section 87610.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
o Appointment of Interim Dean of DSPS
Pursuant to Section 54957.6
 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Teresa Dreyfuss
Employee Organization: CSEA, RHCFA
VII.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Martinez adjourned the meeting in memory of LeRoy Sanchez at 9:20 p.m. and
announced that the date of the next regular meeting was March 9, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
at Rio Hondo College.
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