El Camino College
Office of the President
Minutes of the College Council Meeting of May 5, 2003
Present: Ms. Caldwell, Dr. Caldwell, Ms. Ely, Mr. Hanson, Dr. Hata, Mr. Neesby, Ms.
Pickens, Dr. Simon, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Stewart
College Council Summer Schedule
College Council will meet on the following dates:
June 2, 2003
June 9, 2003 (Board meeting date)
June 11, 2003- Policy review
July 21, 2003 (Board meeting date)
August 18, 2003 (Board meeting date)
Academic Senate – Ms. Julie Stewart
The Statewide Academic Senate put the equalization issue in Executive Committee for
further study.
Student Equity policy is due in one year.
AFT, Local 1388 - Dr. Angela Simon
Dr. Simon attended a union meeting and learned how other unions are assisting districts
with the budget crisis. Ventura Community College came up with a powerful agreement
regarding salary reductions.
Dr. Simon inquired about getting Caesar Chavez day as a paid holiday. Mr. Hanson
replied that holidays are a negotiable item.
Associated Students Organization – Mr. Brian Neesby
Student elections are this week. There is a 50 cent representation fee on the ballot. There
is a survey circulating regarding health center fees. There will be a Student Center fee on
next year’s ballot to raise $2M towards the rebuilding of the Student Center.
El Camino Classified Employees - Ms. Luukia Smith
Elections for all offices will be at the end of the month. Information is being prepared for
Sunshine to the Board of Trustees.
Student and Community Advancement - Dr. Patricia Caldwell
A draft 2004 calendar was distributed for review and discussion at the next College
Council meeting.
Administrative Services - Mr. Victor Hanson
Mr. Hanson distributed projected credit FTES for 2002-03 and 2003-04. The second
period report was filed this past week. The third period report will be filed in October
2003.
Bid Process
Once specifications are developed the projects are advertised amongst bidders on
appropriate bidder list by letter through the mail. Then the bidders submit proposals and
Janet Clarke has a standard procedure to review them. Additional information regarding
this process can be obtained from Janet Clarke.
Policy Review Meeting
There will be a meeting to review policies on June 11, 2003 from 9-1:00 p.m. in the
Boardroom. A listing of outstanding policies will be distributed at the May 12, 2003
College Council meeting. Completed policy drafts will be distributed on May 19, 2003.
Agenda for May 12, 2003 meeting
1. Approval of Minutes – May 5, 2003
2. Team Reports
3. 2004 Calendar Draft
4. Outstanding policies
5. Facilities Needs