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ASG Regular Meeting Minutes
March 9, 2016
ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
(ESCONDIDO CENTER)
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Meeting called to order at 1:07 pm
b. Roll Call
i. Present:
Chair:
President Spence
Vice Chair: Vice President Prefontaine
Senators:
Caldwell
Contreras
Hinch
Gutierrez
Hopp
Velazquez
Mayorga
Wildschut
Advisors:
Titus
Kretchman
Delegates: Nagtalon
Aguilar
Noriega (Absent)
ii. Absent:
Secretary: Andrea Galindo
c. President Spence welcomed all in attendance
d. Pledge of Allegiance led by President Spence.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. None
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular ASG Meeting Wednesday February 17th, 2016
Motion: Move to approve ASG Meeting Minutes with corrections from
February 17th, 2016.
(Gutierrez/Caldwell/C/U)
b. Regular ASG Meeting Wednesday March 2nd, 2016
Postponed without objection by President Spence.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Updating of ASG Electronic Media: Will be continuously worked on
to ensure that information presented is accurate and current.
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Posted on Facebook and Twitter on the reception with Dolores
Huerta.
Vice President Prefontaine explains that there are two boards at the
ASG which may be used for publicity.
There is a Palomar Instagram with many followers.
Include Elections information on the homepage of Palomar.
ASG Website there is a need to update information and include more
content regarding Elections.
Advisor Titus asks about what can be done immediately, rather than
changing the entire page.
Vice President suggests to mimic Palomar’s main page. Easy to
navigate.
Senator Hopp, to make sure that all information is updated and
correct.
Vice President asks if it is possible to advertise on the main page.
President Spence, first goal is to update information in the ASG page.
It would be important to have a person assigned for such task. He
would be helping them in such task.
Delegate Nagtalon is assigned without objection to work on the
website. He would be mainly in charge of three aspects: update
information, advertising and addressing any concerns that people do
have.
First element to consider is information about Elections.
Advisor Titus explains that all Palomar websites have been switched
to Wordpress. It is a very easy process once information is correct.
Suggests Delegate Nagtalon to format information considering similar
websites. Election information should be on it. If there are any doubts
about it, at the Library they can help him.
b. ASG Business Cards: Senator Gutierrez tells people to check mail box.
c. ASG Nametags: President Spence explains that he will be working on
that topic until minutes with monetary requests is approved.
d. ASG Polos: President Spence explains that he has been talking with
Senator Mayorga, he will be looking at any suggested shirts. Once he
has the design he will bring it to the meeting for approval.
Advisor Titus explains that it is important to consider the size for men
and women.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Region X Constitution: President Spence explains that the Region X
Committee has passed bylaws and constitution because they are
attempting to amend them. There was a slight amendment done. They
are requesting that all ASG in Region X look at these over.
Amendments done: Having ten meetings per year instead of having
one meeting per month, because they do not meet during the summer.
They are requesting bylaws from ASG as well.
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The Governor of Region X meeting scheduled for May 13th. Will no
longer be able to put the facility request.
President Spence reads the email with information. Other amendment
is that everyone standing not just an ASG member can run for an
officer position.
Motion: Move to approve Region X Constitution.
(Caldwell/Mayorga/C/U)
b. Region X Bylaws: President Spence explains that they have done
minor adjustments as he previously read.
Motion: Move to approve Region X Bylaws as is.
(Mayorga/Hopp/C/U)
c. ASACC Briefing on talking points: President Spence explains that
they were not able to meet on Friday, this was the main presentation.
o Americas College Promise, explained by Senator Caldwell. Federal
government will cover 75% of the National Average College tuition.
The state will be responsible for covering the rest. Gives statistics
on the number of students who will benefit from this. Three states
have done it on their own. Tennessee, Oregon and Minnesota. Their
schooling is free for the community college. This must be for a first
time student. First dollar grant. It can be combined with others.
Reads over general requirements.
President Spence explains that it is important to know who they
will be addressing to.
Advisor Titus encourages to learn who they are talking to, for they
will be meeting with a federal, and California is a State that might
be doing some of the activities already throughout similar projects.
Be prepared to speak about those things, for they will question and
state that California is already doing a similar activity. California is
a pro Education State. Know that representatives are ready,
recognize what California is doing and move on to the next point.
Talking points that affect most of the students Nationwide.
President Spence explains who they will be talking to.
Student Loans is a big amount Nationwide. Interest rate is higher
than any other loans. Making situation almost impossible for
students to pay. Pretax dollars is a deduction.
Advisor Titus, would you authorize those that went to DC to speak
on behalf of Palomar College and the benefits of such pretax dollars,
and benefits for students.
o Senator Caldwell reads Cal grant five options and how they aim to
support all students in Community Colleges. Does not include
International Students, they have a different category for them.
o Dream Act – President Spence. Since 2001 they have been trying to
pass a Federal Dream Act, but it has not met the number of
necessary votes. Gives an overview on what it considers. Support
will increase the number of jobs, the negative is that it will increase
illegal immigration. However it does consider that the person must
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have come to the US before age 16. Advisor Titus considers taking
into account all students, International, AB540 students, etc., in
order to represent students. Why is it so important in the country
to consider such matter?
o Reauthorization – explained by Senator Hinch. Last time it was
reauthorized was in 2013. Provides grants, work study and loans.
Benefits low income and middle class students. It is in federal level.
Advisor Titus if it does not get reauthorize how will it affect. What
will students do?
o Senator Caldwell explains that for Americas College Promise they
do not have a restriction on what they can do with the money.
President Spence explains that between Friday and Monday
morning they will be talking to all the other college representatives
at the event. Tomorrow everyone that has a talking point will be
looking over the recommendations that have been given to them.
d. Student Union Request Professional Development Event from
11:30 to 1:00 p.m. on March 11th, from the English Department.
President Spence reads the summary sent by the English department
on the event, they could not be present since the meeting took place at
the Escondido Campus. The aim is to reserve part of the Student
Union for their professional development event, which is an
opportunity of staff members to get together and discuss pedagogical
issues to set student outcomes. Non-exclusive use.
Motion: Move to approve Student union Request for Professional
Development Event from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. March 11, non-exclusive
use.
(Hinch/Caldwell/C/U)
Delegate Nagtalon inquires regarding the food. President Spence
explains that it is catered by Aramark.
Permanent point of privilege granted to Senator Contreras at 2:35p.m.
e. Monetary Request –$200 for chalk paint, paintbrushes, liquid
chalk markers, and other materials for sandwich boards. From
ASG reserves.
From ICC, most likely they will not spend that amount. It is to fix the
Sandwich Boards.
Motion: Move to approve monetary request up to $200 for chalk
paint, paintbrushes, liquid chalk, markers and other materials to paint
Sandwich Boards from ICC. From ASG reserves.
(Mayorga/Hopp/C/U)
f. ICC Reflection Room.
Advisor Kretchman, explains that ICC wants to move this item to the
ASG, in order to taking it further. There will be more information
about it. They are willing to have something like this on Campus.
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Senator Caldwell states that he has been in contact with the Club at
the Hub, and explains that what they are willing to do is something
common in California schools.
President Spence, they have been very interested in having such space
for Palomar. Request is to move forward with the proposal.
Advisor Titus, there have not been given any specifics on the topics
such as who will monitor it, which spaces to use, etc.
Motion: Move to extend meeting from 2:45 to 3:00 p.m.
(Caldwell/Gutierrez/C/U)
Vice President states that it is important to consider aspects such as
maintenance of the space. Also since it will overrun by a single group
may seem exclusive to others.
Delegate Aguilar, explains that it will not be considered for a specific
religion. However if it is a group in charge such as the MSU it could
lead into having such idea. Who would be in charge? Monitor, etc.
Senator Caldwell, explains that he has been in touch with the MSU and
they have never made reference to it as a religious space.
Advisor Kretchman inquires if it is possible to assign an ASG in charge
in order to get more information of the topic.
President Spence, the room is on Palomar College District, the second
it is turned into something exclusive, it may no longer be available.
Delegate Aguilar, since presentation was done by a specific group we
tend to associate it to a specific group.
President Spence appoints without objection Senator Caldwell to get
more information on the topic, to be presented on the meeting after
spring break. Room, person in charge, etc.
Temporary point of privilege granted to Senator Mayorga at 2:49 p.m.
g. Operation Paint The Town (Comet) Red
President Spence states that there is plenty of material at t heir office.
The aim is that from Monday 28th to the 1st of April, to get all the
information and other type of advertisement on Campus.
h. Remaining semester event sign ups.
o Voter registration event April 5th 10:00 to 1:00. President Spence
requests ASG members to sign up for at least one event.
o ASG Forum April 12th
o Spring Fest April 13th and 14th 10:00 to 1:00
Delegate Aguilar requests information for the Donuts with the Deans
event.
President Spence requires facility and monetary requests, in order to
bring it to the ASG.
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6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND NOMINATIONS (1:41.39)
a. Interview For Senate Position - None
b. Interview for Delegate Position - None
c. Shared Governance Councils and Committees –
i. Shared Governance Rundown
Senator Caldwell, Vice President Prefontaine and Senator
Wildschut have to establish and clarify information on assigned
councils and committees.
Motion: To extend meeting until 3:08
(Hopp/Mayorga/Favor 6/ Against 8. Motion carries)
7. VACANCIES/RESIGNATIONS
a. Senate: We currently have six (6) Senate seats available.
b. Delegates: We currently have four (4) positions for delegates.
8. ABSENCES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION
None
9. OFFICIAL REPORTS
a. Executive Reports- Four (4) Minutes Each
i. President Spence
Attended Governing Board Meeting the night before, there is a
lot of tension between faculty and governing board, due to the
presidential hiring.
Three candidates did not pass, but they were eventually hired
as part time faculty
ACC-JC accrediting group was compared to Donald Trump as
making good President.
Attended a small business development workshop over
Escondido Comet center, will share information when there is
more time.
ii. Vice President Prefontaine
Sent an email about office hours. Hand back in order to notify
that they have approved and been informed of the office hours.
Position towards not renewing the Aramark contract. Opens
the opportunity of getting individual vendors. Would be
interested in getting a conversation started.
President Spence states that as ASG they may share
experiences on Aramark, but not a real position or sa
b. Senator Reports- Four (4) Minutes Each
i. Lazzaric Caldwell- No report
ii. Armando ContrerasAbsent at the time of the report
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Permanent point of privilege granted to Delegate Aguilar at 2:20 p.m.
iii. Thomas Hinch- No report
iv. Zach Gutierrez- No report
v. Chris Hopp - Attended committee, testing for credit and how
that is going to be handled through the college. There is a
difficulty with Palomar taking these tests as course work.
vi. Nedy Velasquez – Met with Lindsay on Tuesday, getting details
Attended faculty Senate meeting.
vii. Cesar Mayorga – No report
viii. Laura Wildschut – ICOC meeting last Friday, updates on
building projects.
c. Delegate Reports- Four (4) Minutes Each
i. Michael Nagtalon- Requests information about
ii. David Aguilar – Has some business to go over next meeting.
iii. Eric Noriega – attended Diversity event, it was fun and
successful.
d. Advisor Reports- Seven (7) Minutes Each
i. Lindsay Kretchman- Service project next Friday, went to
Dolores Huerta. Feedback on potential orientation. Election
packages.
10. ADJOURNMENT : 3:08 p.m.
i. Sherry Titusb. Committee Reports- Four (4) Minutes
Meeting came to an end before considering such reports.
i. ICCii. PPERiii. LEACiv. CWAv. Elections –
11. REQUESTS FOR REPORTS
a. This item has not been used before. For the time there is none.