RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
Regular Meeting, Wednesday, August 13, 2003, 6:30 p.m.
Rio Hondo College, Board Room, Administration Building
3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, California
I.
Members Present:
Ms. Michelle Yanez (Presiding), Mr. Leo
Camalich, Mr. André Quintero, Ms. Maria
Elena Martinez, Mr. Gary Mendez
Members Absent:
none
Secretary to the Board:
Dr. Rose Marie Joyce, Ph.D.
Staff Members:
Ms. Teresa Dreyfuss, Mr. Ron Cataraha,
Mr. Jim Rogers, Dr. Andy Howard, Ms.
Sandra Rivera (President, CSEA), Ms.
Beverly Reilly (President, Academic
Senate), Ms. Mary Ann Pacheco (President
RHCFA), Ms. Sandy Sandello (Recorder)
CALL TO ORDER
A.
Call to Order
Ms. Yanez called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
B
Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Gabriel Montoya, ASB Senator led the pledge of allegiance.
C.
Roll Call
All members present.
D.
Open Communication for Public Comment
Mr. Gabriel Montoya spoke regarding Board Policy 1025 and Ms.
Jeanne Renner spoke on behalf of a faculty member.
E.
145.
Approval of Minutes: July 9, 2003; July 22, 2003; August 5, 2003
It was moved by Mr. Camalich, seconded by Mr. Quintero and
carried unanimously, that the Board of Trustees approve the Minutes
of July 9, 2003; July 22, 2003; and August 5, 2003. There were no
objections for a unanimous consent. Motion passed.
F.
Commendations
• Management Retiree (Fred Mascorro)
• Presentation by Gail Tierney from Supervisor Don Knabe’s
Office – Rio Hondo College, A Safe Campus In
Southern California
II.
CONSENT
146.
It was moved by Ms. Martinez, seconded by Mr. Quintero and carried
unanimously, that the Board of Trustees approve the following Consent
Agenda. There were no objections for a unanimous consent. Motion passed.
A.
COLLEGE SERVICES
1.
College Services Reports
a.
Purchase Order Report
The Board approved the Purchase Order Report
reviewing purchases for the preceding 60 days.
b.
Payroll Warrant Report
The Board reviewed the Payroll Warrant Report for the
month of July 2003.
2.
Authorization for Out-of-State Travel & Conferences
Chris Bowen to travel to Paris, France, July 7-15, 2003.
To lead a group to Paris for FLEX credit only.
Mary Haskins to attend HUD’s HSIAC Proposal Reading in
Washington D.C., to be a reader for the Hispanic Serving
Institutions Assisting Communities Program (HSIAC) grant per
request from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Gail Chabran to travel to San Jose, Costa Rica to visit sites
and facilities with the intention of establishing an intensive
Spanish language program beginning in Summer, 2004.
B.
PERSONNEL
1.
Academic
a.
Employment
Continued Temporary Full-time, 2003-2004 Categorically Funded
(E.C. 87470)
ALDRICH, Christine, Cal Works Coordinator
Part-time, Fall, 2003
ABDELLATEEF, Marwa, Social Sci.
MILANI, Mary, Social Sci.
ALIMAHOMED, Kasim, Comm./Lang
MISSAKIAN, Ilona, Comm.
BRAY, Donna, Health Science
OLESCYSKI, Kirk, Physical Ed
COURELLI, Panayiota, Social Sci.
PFIFFNER, Brian, Physical Ed
CUMMINS, Megan, Social Sci.
RAY, Chelsea, Comm./Lang.
DOWDLE, Michael, Social Sci.
REDED, Stephen, Social Sci.
DUTREAUX, Renee, Biology
SENK, Jodi, Physical Ed.
ELIZALDE, Andres, Comm./Lang.
SINGH, Padam, Mathematics
FELKNER, Jolene, Comm./Lang.
SMITH, Mark, Biology
FERREIRA, Maria, Social Sci.
SUSSMAN, Herbert, Biology
KELLY, Karen, Physical Ed.
VAZ, Onita, Comm./Lang.
LINEWEBER, Rodney, Auto Tech.
WARNER, Nathan, Comm.
LY, Hoa, Mathematics
WRIGHT, Samuel, Physical Ed
MEDINA, Angela, Comm./Lang
Hourly as Needed, Summer, 2003
CERMAK, John, Public Safety
MURPHY, William, Public Safety
Hourly as Needed Counselors, 2003-2004
DALAND, Will
STROTHERS, Elizabeth
MENDEZ-CHAVARRIA, Raquel
SKARUPA, Wendy
RODRIGUEZ-WINTZ, Virginia
VEGA, Maria
Summer Assignments 2nd Session, 2003 (part-time)
BARBONE, Robert, Physical Ed.
SAKAMOTO, Alan, Physical Ed.
LARSON, Randy, Physical Ed.
WOUDENBERG, Mary Kay, Comm./Lang
MIKALSON, Barbara, Social Science
2.
Classified
a.
Employment
Regular Classified
GREGORIO, Camilo, Custodian, 100%, Facilities Services, effective
August 11, 2003
MOORE, Sarah, Clerk Typist III, 50%, Human Resources/Evening
College, effective August 18, 2003
NORIEGA, Jennette, Articulation Specialist, 100%, Student Learning Support,
effective August 25, 2003
VILLANEDA, Luis, Custodian, 45%, Facilities Services, effective July 12, 2003
ZAVALA, Hemberto A., Computer Repair Technician, 100%, Information
Technology Services, effective July 28, 2003
The following individual is hired in the designated capacity with dedicated
funding through June 30, 2004. If continued funding should not be available,
appropriate 30-day notice shall be served prior to the end of funding.
REYNA, Victoria, Clerk Typist III, 47.5%, Health Science, effective August 1,
2003
Re-employment, Regular Classified
The following individuals will continue in the designated capacity with dedicated
funding through September 30, 2004. If continued funding should not be
available, appropriate 30-day notice shall be served prior to the end of funding.
CHAFFINO, Daniel, Paraprofessional Tutor, 25%, Upward Bound
DUNCAN, Janet, Senior Secretary, 100%, Foundation
GARCIA, Norma, Paraprofessional Tutor, 25%, Upward Bound
VALDIVIA, Eloise, Paraprofessional Tutor, 25%, Upward Bound
VALDIVIA, Michelle, Paraprofessional Tutor, 25%, Upward Bound
Short Term, 2003-2004
NAVARRETE, Ginger, Sr. Inst. Asst., Translator for Deaf, ending date June 30, 2003
SEABRON, Jon, PA Train. & Op. Spec., Public Safety, ending date June 30, 2004
Substitute
BRIGHAM, David, Grounds Maintenance Worker, Grounds
CANO, Daniel, Grounds Maintenance Worker, Grounds
RODRIGUEZ, Sharae, Testing Technician, Assessment Center
b.
Resignation
ERICKSEN, Phyllis, Senior Secretary, Vocational Education & Program
Development. Last day of employment is August 27, 2003.
3.
Management and Confidential
a.
Employment
CATARAHA, Ron, Interim Director of Human Resources, up to 100%,
effective September 2, 2003
Full-Time, Categorically Funded
The following individual is being hired in the designated capacity with dedicated
funding through June 30, 2004. If continued funding should not be available,
appropriate 30-day notice shall be served prior to the end of funding.
REILLY, Colleen, Director, Child Development Center/Laboratory School,
effective August 18, 2003
Re-employment, Full-Time Categorically Funded (E.C.87470)
COBB, Melvin, Director, Online Education, to June 30, 2004
Re-employment, Full-Time (E.C. 72411)
SANTORO, Joseph, Director, Public Safety, to June 30, 2004
4.
Unrepresented, 2003-2004
a.
CP 5155
Guest Lecturers
CAMPBELL, Christopher, Tours
CAMPBELL, Joseph, Tours
HEWKO, Donald, College for Youth
b.
Students
ACOSTA, Lela, Cal Works
BELTRAN, David, Purchasing
BELTRAN, Mayra, Cal Works
BRAVO, Enrique, MSC
CANALES, Steven, LAC
CASTANEDA, Marco, LAC
CASTRELLON, Rudy, Parking Ser.
CHABRAN, Gabriel, Assessment Ctr.
CHHOM, Phon, Biology
CHONG QUI, Margot, Counseling
CORONA, Adriana, Cal Works
DESSAINT, Amy, Financial Aid
DIAZ, Lorraine, Upward Bound
DIAZ, Rosemary, Teacher Prep.
DOAN, Misty, Math & Sciences
DOLAN, Bridget, Financial Aid
DOMINGUEZ, Melissa, LAC
DUENAS, Jeannette, Admissions
ESPINOZA, Celia, EOPS
ESQUIVEL, Veronica, Accounting
FLORES, Elizabeth, Counseling
FUKUSHIMA, Lance, MSC
GALAN, Kimberly, Accounting
GARCIA, Amalia, Stud. Health Ser.
GARDINER, Sarah, MSC
GOMEZ, Joaquin, MSC
GONZALEZ, Hector, Parking Ser.
GUIZAR, Daisy, EOPS
GUTIERREZ, Nathan, Accounting
HILL, Danny, Matriculation
HII, Justina, Math & Sciences
JIMENEZ, Carlos, MSC
JIMENEZ, Ismael, Biology
KENTNER, Christine, Child. Ctr.
LE, Diane, Accounting
LITOVCHENKO, Alex, Parking Ser.
LOPEZ, Nadia, MSC
LOVATO, Sandy, Teacher Prep.
LOY, Aura, Physical Ed.
MARTINEZ, Priscilla, Human Resour
MEDINA, Stephanie, Financial Aid
MEKAN, Ruby, Accounting
MENA, Flavia, EOP&S
MOLINA, Maria
OCHOA, Sandra, Facilities Ser.
MURATALLA, Maria, Math/Sciences
PARRA, Marly, MSC
PEREZ, Gema, Biology
RAMOS, Christina, Teacher Prep.
REGALADO, Luis, MSC
REYES, Jose, MSC
RIBONI, Christina, Financial Aid
RIEBELING, Ruby, Cal Works
RODRIGUEZ, Esperanza, Accountin
RODRIGUEZ, Carlos, Upward Bound
RODRIGUEZ, Nathan, Assessment
ROMERO, Angel, Voc. Ed.
RUIZ, Josh, EOPS
SANCHEZ, Maribel, LAC
SANTA ANNA, Angel, Counseling
SEDILLO, Paul, Accounting
SEGURA, Lisa, Teacher Prep.
SERRATO, Theresa, Career Ctr.
SANTOYO, David, Physical Ed.
TORRES, Berenice, Parking Ser.
TORRES, Priscilla, Physical Ed.
TRUJILLO, Sonia, Career Ctr.
ULLOA, Darling, Social Science
VENEGAS, Jesus, Purchasing
WANG, Si Yi, MSC
WANKIER, Mark, MSC
WU, King, Accounting
YTURRALDE, Jacqueline, MSC
ZAMBRANO, Oscar, MSC
ZHOU, Yuchi, MSC
c.
Volunteers
HERRERA, Jose, Physical Education
III.
ACTION ITEMS
A.
COLLEGE SERVICES
1.
147.
It was moved by Mr. Quintero, seconded by Mr. Camalich and
carried unanimously, that the Board of Trustees ratify the extension of
the agreement with the Sanitation District to August 13, 2005. There
were no objections for a unanimous consent. Motion passed
2.
148.
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates to Conduct and/or
Supervise an Informational Survey
It was moved by Mr. Quintero, seconded by Mr.
Camalich and carried unanimously, that the Board of Trustees approve
the Agreement with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates to conduct a
public opinion poll. There were no objections for a unanimous consent.
Motion passed.
3.
149.
Expert Services Related to a Possible Bond Referendum
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Mr. Quintero and
carried unanimously, that the Board of Trustees approve the agreement
with a) Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP as Bond Counsel, b) Caldwell, Flores
and Winters, Inc., as Financial Consultants, c) RBC Dain Rauscher as
Underwriter, and d) USB Financial Services as Underwriter in a
possible Bond referendum. There were no objections for a unanimous
consent. Motion passed.
4.
150.
Transfer of Property/Access Road Agreement with Sanitation
District
Consultant Services
It was moved by Mr. Quintero, seconded by Mr. Camalich
and carried unanimously, that the Board of Trustees approve
the following Consultant Services. There were no objections for
a unanimous consent. Motion passed.
a)
Susan Coleman – to coordinate Regional Consortium
activities for Los Angeles/Orange Counties and
coordinate statewide Workforce Leaders Institute for
community college leaders from Vocational
Education/Economic Development Programs; July 2003June 2004; not to exceed $25,000 (Regional Consortium
V Funding).
b)
Dr. Ali Mossaver- Rahmani- to provide a series of
consulting and training services to increase the
campuses understanding of, appreciation for and
commitment to diversity and social justice and the links
between it and educational excellence; FY 2003-04 (4
sessions/semester); not to exceed $6,000 (Planning &
Development funding)
c)
Revision – Mc Callum Group, Inc. On July 9, 2003 the
Board approved a 3-month agreement with McCallum
Group, Inc. (Patrick McCallum) providing legislative
advocacy in Sacramento until September 30, 2003.
The shortest term McCallum Group, Inc, will accept for
their Agreement is six months. During the First six
months, the agreement may be terminated only for
cause. After the first six months, the agreement may be
terminated without cause by either party giving the other
written notice 60-days prior to January 12th.
Staff recommends that the Board revise approval of
III.A.12 of the July 9, 2003 agenda item Mc Callum Group
Inc., to modify the term for a period not to exceed 6
months.
Services shall be rendered at the rate of $2,500/month.
The monthly rate does not include other expenses which
the advocate may incur if directed to perform additional
lobbying services. Additional services are not included
unless approved by the President.
5.
151.
It was moved by Mr. Camalich, seconded by Mr. Quintero
and carried unanimously, that the Board of Trustees approve the grant
renewal awards as outlined and authorize the Administration to execute
contracts on behalf of the District. There were no objections for a
unanimous consent. Motion passed.
6.
152.
Grant Renewal
State Department of Education Child Care Food Program
It was moved by Mr. Quintero, seconded by Ms. Martinez and
carried unanimously, that the Board of Trustees approve the agreement
with the California Department of Education Child Care Food Program.
There were no objections for a unanimous consent. Motion passed.
7.
153.
It was moved by Mr. Camalich, seconded by Ms.
Martinez and carried unanimously, that the Board of Trustees
approve the declaration of surplus and determine that the value of the
surplus property does not exceed $2500, and hereby consigns the items
to a local recycling center for disposal. There were no objections for a
unanimous consent. Motion passed.
8.
154.
Cafeteria and Related Food Services
It was moved by Mr. Quintero, seconded by Mr. Mendez and
carried unanimously, that the Board of Trustees award revenue
agreement for a cafeteria and related food services to Golden Pacific
Food and authorize the Administration to execute contract on behalf of
the District. There were no objections for a unanimous consent. Motion
passed.
9.
155.
Master Plan Architect
It was moved by Mr. Camalich, seconded by Mr. Mendez
and carried unanimously, that the Board of Trustees Award the
Agreement for the Master Plan Architect bid to Hardy Holzman
Pfeiffer Associates (HHPA). There were no objections for a
unanimous consent. Motion passed.
10.
156.
Donations
It was moved by Mr. Quintero, seconded by Mr. Mendez
and carried unanimously, that the Board of Trustees accept the
donations from the City of Arcadia and the City of Irwindale
Police Departments. There were no objections for a unanimous
consent. Motion passed.
11.
157.
Surplus Property
Emergency Resolution – Utility Installation for Portable
Classroom Building at the Santa Fe Springs Public Safety
Training Facility
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Martinez
and carried unanimously, that the Board of Trustees declare an
emergency authorizing the payment for utility installation in
support of the portable classroom building and executing the
Los Angeles County Office of Education Emergency Resolution
for to acquire the approval of the County Superintendent of
Schools. There were no objections for a unanimous consent.
Motion passed.
The meeting was recessed at 7:20 for a 10 minute break. Ms. Yanez
reconvened the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
B.
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
1.
158.
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Mr. Quintero
and carried unanimously, that the Board of Trustees approve
the revision of Board Policy 1025 for final adoption. There were
no objections for a unanimous consent. Motion passed.
2.
159.
Resolution - Proposition 54
It was moved by Mr. Quintero, seconded by Mr. Mendez
and carried unanimously, that the Board of Trustees adopt the
resolution opposing Proposition 54 on the October 7, 2003
California Special election ballot. There were no objections for a
unanimous consent. Motion passed.
3.
160.
IV.
Revision of Board Policy 1025, Election of Student Member,
Board of Trustees, (Final Adoption)
Resolution - Senate Bill 60
It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Martinez
and carried, that the Board of Trustees adopt the resolution
supporting Senate Bill 60 with the amendment to delete the
cities and replace with Rio Hondo Community College District.
Mr. Camalich abstained from the vote.
INFORMATION ITEMS
1.
2.
3.
4.
New Board Policy 3440 – Energy Policy Statement
Revision of Board Policies 1000s
High School Students Attending Rio Hondo College
Increased Tuition & Financial Aid for the 03/04 School Year
V.
STAFF & BOARD REPORTS
VI.
CLOSED SESSION
Ms. Yanez recessed the meeting to closed session. After reconvening
the meeting, Ms. Yanez reported that no action was taken in Closed Session.
With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session
pursuant to 54956.9 (a):
•
•
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Case No. VS011186 REZA Inc.
(Pursuant to Section 54957 of the Government Code)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
(Pursuant to Section 54957.6)
• CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Rose Marie Joyce, Ph.D.
Employee Organization: CSEA, RHCFA
VII.
CLOSING ITEMS
A.
The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is September 10, 2003,
6:30 p.m., Administration Building, Rio Hondo College, 3600 Workman
Mill Road, Whittier, California
B.
Adjournment
Ms. Yanez adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.