El Camino College
Office of the President
Minutes of the College Council Meeting of April 28, 2003
Present: Ms. Caldwell, Ms. Ely, Dr. Fallo, Mr. Hanson, Dr. Hata, Mr. Neesby, Ms.
Pickens, Dr. Simon, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Stewart
Sacramento Visit
President Fallo was in Sacramento last week. He was worried that the equalization issue
would become the focal issue and then divert attention from equitable cuts. They are not
going to present the equalization issue at this time.
It was decided that only students would participate in this visit, along with President
Fallo and Ann Garten. Associated Students Organization will be sending six students.
Budget Update
President Fallo has asked the Vice Presidents to submit $2M more in cuts to the Board of
Trustees. Our first priority is to optimize FTES and then next to try to maintain
employment of regular employees. We will be looking at programs not fully funded by
the State and/or weak programs. We cannot name these programs at this time.
Ms. Smith requested that someone speak to employees to be affected and give them this
information. If employees have any recommendations or suggestions they should be
presented in writing as soon as possible.
Vic Hanson distributed April 25, 2003 memo regarding Positions Exempted from Freeze,
April 25, 2003 memo regarding vacant positions, March 31, 2003 draft memo regarding
proposed budget reductions, and the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget General Fund
Unrestricted – Income.
Senate Consultation Issues
The Senate will vote on the proposal to have Academic Senate ratify actions of the
Planning and Budgeting Committee.
College Council Schedule
College Council will meet on June 2, 2003. We will discuss the summer schedule at the
next meeting.
Agenda for May 5, 2003 meeting
1. Approval of Minutes – April 28, 2003
2. Team Reports
3. Facilities Needs
4. Bid Process
5. Set meeting date for policy review