FINAL
El Camino College
Office of the President
Minutes of the College Council Meeting of August 16, 2004
Present: Dr. Fallo, Ms. Caldwell, Dr. Caldwell, Ms. Ely, Mr. Gomez, Mr. Hanson, Ms. Pickens, Dr.
Schwartz, Dr. Simon, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Stewart.
1. The $26 fee has been implemented by the State. It is unclear if the.65% of statewide growth
for 2003-04 second period is an augmentation or an enhancement. President Fallo believes that
the $27M added for overcap FTES is an ongoing appropriation rather than a one time
appropriation. The Chancellor’s office is having two workshops to address these budget issues.
2. The Student Interest Survey results were distributed. This survey was attached to the ASO
ballots and 550 students voted. It was noted that students expressed a need for a winter session.
The 2004 Commencement Survey results will be shared with College Council members at the
next meeting.
3. Board Agenda
a. It was noted that the new College Police Officer position description includes Police
Officer Trainee, Pre-Service, and Lateral Entry positions. President Fallo would like to
see our Administrative Justice students get preferred consideration for these positions.
Mike D’Amico will add something to the effect of “Extended Police Academy
preferred,” under the desirable qualifications section.
b. The final budget should be available September 3rd. It will be available electronically
before it is printed.
c. Administrative Services page 1, item B indicates that we are establishing an account
that will fund the cost of retiree health benefits.
d. The ECCE representative noted that as of June 30, 2003 we had $196,000 for attorney
fees and $360,000 for the previous year. There is a question as to why expenditures
went from $50,000 to $300,000. Vic Hanson reported that from $50K to $70K was for
contract negotiations. An itemized list was requested that would list categories such as
negotiations, litigation, etc. The ECCE representative would like to stop having
personnel issues pushed into unnecessary litigation and the Administration agreed.
e. The ECCFT representative noted the Owner Requested Change Orders listed in
Administrative Services page 4, item H and hopes that these types of changes will not
occur in the future. It was reported that faculty were involved and requested these
changes. In the future we are going to have signatures on plans.
f. We are still examining the option of moving the parking structure to the soccer field.
We will need assistance from architects and engineers for this process.
Agenda for August 30, 2004
1. Approval of Minutes for August 16, 2004
2. Building a sense of Community
3. Temporary/Casual employees salary increases/steps
4. Planning
5. Advertising Expenditures
6. Retreat on Master Plan – Same group
7. Student Services
8. Board of Trustee Minutes
9. Insurance Benefits Committee
10. Student Learning Outcomes
11. Policy Meeting Date