Classified Senate Meeting
April 14, 2016
12:00-1:00pm, RHN-258
2015-2016 Classified Senate Officers
President: Sandra Belmares
Vice-President: Shawn Ledet
Treasurer: Rachel Larsen
Secretary: Tyler Wyckoff
Past President: Monica Souza
4CS Representative: Deborah Knowles
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II.
Attendance:
Sandra Belmares
Shawn Ledet
Rachel Larsen
Tyler Wyckoff
Pamela Morrison
Ka Shun (Sean) Tse
Gurpreet Bhatia
Andrea Galang
Katherine Zoloty
Cailin Pulskamp
Ashley Lanham
Craig Hart
Nadine
Kirkpatrick
Dan McCarty
Kathleen Dorn
Blair McAnelly
Alexandra
Ramirez
Deborah Knowles
Norman Lorenz
Anne Danenberg
Call to Order 12:03
Changes in Agenda –
a. Add Anne Danenberg for SCC Mission Statement revisions for approval on
behalf of the College Strategic Planning Committee.
III.
Approval of the Minutes – Approved. Rachel Larsen motioned, Ann Danenberg
seconded for approval.
IV.
Officer Reports
a. President – Sandra Belmares
i. SCC will be a smoke-free campus starting August 20, 2016.
ii. Classified Leadership Institute registration is still open. CLI will be held in
Ventura, CA on June 16-18, 2016.
iii. Board of Trustees meeting on April 13, 2016. Chief Cheryl Sears provided
a “Safety and Security Update” on behalf of the LRPD. AVC for
Facilities Management Pablo Manzo provided a “Green Campus &
Sustainability Program” update on behalf of the district and each of the
VPA’s from all four Los Rios campuses presented on behalf of his/her
campus’ sustainability program and efforts. Sandra has copies of the
PowerPoints that were handed-out at the BOT meeting if you would like
to see them.
iv. SCC President Impression groups are scheduled for Friday, April 22,
tentatively from 9:30am to 1:30pm, LRC 105. All classified staff are
strongly encouraged to attend. More info coming on Monday.
a. As an update, it was announced on April 20th that there
were no candidates recommended to move forward to
impressions groups. Impressions groups cancelled.
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d.
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v. Chancellor’s Cabinet - meets next Monday, April 25th.
vi. District-wide Strategic Planning Charrette was held on April 5, 2016 at the
Marriott in Rancho Cordova. We had a good turnout of classified
representation. Goals, strategies, indicators and tactics were discussed in
small breakout groups.
vii. SCC Enrollment Taskforce – please let Sandra know if you’re interested
in serving on this taskforce.
Vice President – Shawn Ledet
i. Academic Senate meeting on April 5, 2016
1. OER Resolution - Potential money for OER
2. Mohr Hall Renovation - Faculty requesting stadium style
classrooms
ii. March BOT
1. Refinancing Measure A – Series D bonds for lower rate
2. Ed Tech – pathways
a. 96 million dollar grant
b. Issues need to be resolved
3. Tiny House program at CRC
a. Contest sponsored by SMUD
b. CRC may house Tiny House village for future contests
c. Connected with student programs at CRC
4. Mohr Hall renovation
Treasurer – Rachel Larsen
i. $4,480.28 balance
1. Includes cash deposit after retreat - $714
2. Minus $482 spent on giveaway bags and $75 on treats for bags for
the 2016 Classified Retreat
ii. Executive Council
1. Chancellor sent letter to request an IEPI (Institutional
Effectiveness Partnership Initiative) team visit to each Los Rios
college to observe and provides suggestions for improvement. SCC
determines what areas the IEPI team will evaluate. Sandra emailed
all SCC-Classifieds with a copy of this letter.
2. Meet and Greet for managers, faculty, and staff is being planned
3. Political “Dos and Don’ts” coming soon in email
Secretary – Tyler Wyckoff
i. Student Senate Elections
1. Senators elected, club and events board officers elected, president
still to be appointed; Los Rios BOT Student Representative still to
be appointed.
Past President – Monica Souza - no report
4CS Area Representative – Deborah Knowles
i. CLI is June 15-18 in Ventura. Registration still open.
1. Funds available. Ask Tyler Wyckoff for help.
2. CLI scholarships are available through CLI
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VI.
Old Business
a. Classified Senate Area Reps – Area rep vacancies filled for:
i. Area 8 - Sean Tse
ii. Area 13 - Cailin Pulskamp
iii. Area 14 - Robert Kelly
New Business
a. EOPS Update– Kathleen Dorn, Blair McAnelly
i. Accepting applications until May 17 for current college; June 17 for high
school students
ii. EOPS funding is restored to 90% of pre-recession funding so more
students can be accepted
iii. Maximum unit limit has been raised to 50 units from 40 for new
applicants
1. Once EOPS students reach 70 they no longer qualify for EOPS
services
2. High unit majors can go above 70
iv. FFOREST – New services for foster youth students
v. EOPS Math and English cohorts
1. Books supplied to students in cohorts and this does not come out of
the individual book assistance funds allotted to each student
b. Classified Appreciation Week – Rachel Larsen
i. Annual SCC Classified Staff Appreciation Luncheon will be held May 6th
1. Classified appreciation week is actually the whole third week of
May. Classified custodial staff often have to help set up for the
luncheon. Is there another acknowledgement we can do for the
swing shift and graveyard shift staff?
2. Sandra will bring this inquiry to VPA Laduan Smedley.
ii. It was suggested that classified should not have to organize the events that
show appreciation for their contributions.
iii. We can explore what other campuses are doing
iv. Suggestion was made for a 24-hour energy breaks during the classified
appreciation week.
v. Suggestion was made for a gift card or gift basket to be given to the
custodial staff who cannot attend the luncheon due to their regular work
schedule.
c. Flex Week PD, Convocation, 100 Year Anniversary – Tyler Wyckoff, Norman
Lorenz
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i. Summer workshop series being planned. Please contact Tyler with
workshop suggestions
ii. Fall flex will highlight equity events
iii. Fall convocation will highlight SCC’s 100 year celebration
d. SCC’s 100th Events Update – Dan McCarty
i. Cake and ice cream served during the first week
ii. Events throughout the 2016-2017 year
iii. Dan will return at a future Classified Senate meeting with more info.
e. People’s Day Event – Chris Torres
i. May 5th all day for students and campus community
ii. Classified staff are welcome to staff a booth to do fundraising for the
senate.
iii. Pancake eating contest
iv. Talk to Chris Torres if you’re interested
f. Senate Officer Elections – Sandra Belmares – Nominations will be requested soon
VII.
g. Changes to SCC Mission Statement
i. Proposed change in language as follows (red, underlined text indicates
additions and text with strikethrough indicates removed wording):
“Sacramento City College is an open-access, comprehensive
community college, serving a diverse student population. We
provide a wide range of educational opportunities and support
services designed to foster the success of all students seeking
leading to transfer, career advancement, Associate degree and
certificate attainment, basic skills development, and personal
enrichment. Our commitment to continuous improvement through
outcome-guided assessment, planning, and evaluation promotes
student learning. Through these efforts, we contribute to the
intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of the community.”
Ann Danenberg– motioned, Sandra Belmares – seconded,
Unanimously passed.
Good of the Order
a. Upcoming events – All
i. Equity April
VIII.
Adjournment 1:02
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