Board Meeting 02/01/2006
POLICY REPORT NO. 2
Acceptance of Gifts
The following gifts have been offered to the DCCC District as indicated below. It
is recommended that the gifts be accepted under the donors’ conditions and that
appropriate acknowledgment be sent to the donors.
1.
Through the Development Office (equipment):
a.
2.
3.
none
From the Dallas County Community College District Foundation, Inc.
(DCCCD Foundation), actual expenditures on behalf of the DCCCD:
a.
Grant from the Chancellor’s Fund in support of the Chancellor’s
Holiday Reception, in the amount of $4,596.
b.
Grant from the African American Read-In Fund in support of the 6th
Annual African American Read-In, in the amount of $4,700.
c.
Grant from the Erin Tierney Kramp Fund in support of the expanded
learning experience program for the Erin Tierney Kramp recipients,
in the amount of $2,278.
From the Dallas County Community College District Foundation, Inc.
(DCCCD Foundation), gifts that will be expended in the future:
a.
Grant from various donors in support of the Rising Star Program, in
the amount of $113,000.
b.
Grant from various donors in support of the Chancellor’s Fund, in
the amount of $13,000.
c.
Grant from various donors in support of the Brookhaven College Art
Adjunct Faculty Fund, in the amount of $930.
d.
Anonymous grant in support of the Foundation’s Universal Scholars
Fund, in the amount of $500.
e.
Anonymous grant in support of the Brookhaven College
Printmaking Fund, in the amount of $5,000.
f.
Grant from Baylor Health Care System Foundation in support of the
Baylor Senior Life Enrichment Scholarship, in the amount of
$51,500.
g.
Grant from Bell South in support of the Brookhaven College
General Scholarship Fund, in the amount of $500.
h.
Grant from Brinker International Corporation in support of the
Brookhaven College Handbell Fund, in the amount of $500.
i.
Grant from The Dallas Foundation in support of the Foundation’s
Operating Fund, in the amount of $500.
j.
Grant from Jackie M. Caswell in support of the Jackie Caswell
Scholarship Fund, in the amount of $500.
k.
Grant from the Dallas Judging Center in support of the Homer
Baldwin Memorial Horticultural Endowment, in the amount of $500.
l.
Grant from Lindle D. Grigsby in support of the Lance Grigsby
Memorial Scholarship Fund, in the amount of $1,500.
m.
Grant from Estella Lyon in support of the Jake Ward Memorial
Scholarship Fund, in the amount of $4,100.
n.
Grant from Main Street Mesquite, Inc. in support of the
Foundation’s Universal Scholars Fund, in the amount of $1,000.
o.
Grant from Wilson K. Mason in support of the Foundation’s
Universal Scholars Fund, in the amount of $500.
p.
Grant from The Muse Educational Foundation in support of the
Muse Katrina Scholarship Fund, in the amount of $500,000.
q.
Grant from Gabriel Shapiro in support of the Foundation’s Universal
Scholars Fund, in the amount of $1,000.
r.
Grant from Roxan Staff in support of Brookhaven College’s Social
Science and Communications Departments, in the amount of
$20,000.
s.
Grant from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. in support of the
Toyota T-10 Scholarship Fund, in the amount of $591.
t.
Grant from the Page Turner Award in support of literacy activities
and programs, through the Vice Chancellor – Educational Affair’s
Fund, in the amount of $25,000.
TOTAL AMOUNT IN THIS REPORT: $751,695
Board Meeting 02/01/2006
POLICY REPORT NO. 3
Approval of Resolution Ordering Election for May 13, 2006, in Trustee
District 1 and 7
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees of the Dallas County
Community College District order an election and other matters related to the
election by adopting the attached Election Order Resolution. The election will be
held on May 13, 2006 in Trustee District 1 and 7. In addition, the Election
Calendar is attached.
Effective Date: February 1, 2006
ELECTION ORDER
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 3.004, Election Code, and Section 130.082, Education Code,
requires the Board of Trustees of Dallas Community College District to order an election
to elect certain members of the Board of Trustees in even-numbered years; and
WHEREAS, various provisions of the Election Code require the election order to contain
certain information; NOW THEREFORE;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF DALLAS COUNTY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT:
Section 1. That an election shall be held on the second Saturday in May, 2006, which is
the thirteenth day of May, 2006, to elect two (2) members of the Board of Trustees of
Dallas County Community College District in Trustee Districts 1 and 7.
Section 2. That Bruce Sherbet is the early voting clerk for the May 13, 2006 election.
Early voting by mail shall be conducted at Dallas County Elections Department, eighth
floor, 2377 North Stemmons Freeway, Suite 820, Dallas, Texas 75207. Early voting by
mail begins March 14, 2006 and ends May 5, 2006.
Section 3. The deputy early voting clerks for conducting early voting by personal
appearance will be designated by Bruce Sherbet.
The early polling location for voting by personal appearance is on the first floor of the
Records Building, 509 Main Street, Dallas, Texas 75202 and other locations as
designated by the Board of Trustees of Dallas County Community College District.
Early voting dates and times:
May l through May 5
May 6
May 7
May 8 & May 9
(Monday thru Friday)
(Saturday)
(Sunday)
(Monday and Tuesday)
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Section 4. That the date of the final canvass of returns for the May 13, 2006 election is
Wednesday, May 24, 2006, in the R.L. Thornton, Jr. Building, 701 Elm Street, Dallas,
Texas 75202 and the presiding officer of the canvass is Jerry Prater.
Section 5. That simultaneously with the adoption of this resolution, a Spanish version of
this resolution is adopted.
Election Order Resolution
February 1, 2006
Page 2
Section 6. That this resolution is effective upon adoption by the Board of Trustees of
Dallas County Community College District and that this resolution shall be signed by the
Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
By: _________________________________
Jerry Prater, Chairman
Board of Trustees
ATTEST
By: _______________________________
Jesus Carreon, Secretary
Board of Trustees
Adopted: February 1, 2006
RESOLUCIÓN DE LA
ORDEN DE ELECCIÓN
POR CUANTO, el Artículo 3.004, Código Electoral, y el Artículo 130.082, Código de
Educación, requieren que la Junta de Síndicos del Distrito del Colegio Comunitario del Condado
de Dallas ordene una elección para elegir a ciertos miembros de la Junta de Síndicos en años
pares,
POR CUANTO, el Artículo 3.004, Código Electoral, y el Artículo 130.082, Código de
Educación, requieren que la Junta de Síndicos del Distrito del Colegio Comunitario del Condado
de Dallas ordene una elección especial para una vacante producida en la Junta por causa de
muerte, renuncia o de otra manera; y
POR CUANTO, varias disposiciones del Código Electoral requieren que la orden de elección
contenga cierta información, POR LO TANTO;
LA JUNTA DE SÍNDICOS DEL DISTRITO DEL COLEGIO COMUNITARIO DEL
CONDADO DE DALLAS RESUELVE QUE:
Artículo 1. Se celebrará una votación el primer sábado de mayo del 2006, el cual es el 13 de
mayo del 2006, para elegir tres (2) miembros de la Junta de Síndicos del Distrito del Colegio
Comunitario del Condado de Dallas en los Distritos de Síndicos 1 y 7.
Artículo 2. Bruce Sherbet es el empleado a cargo de la votación anticipada para la elección del
13 de mayo del 2006. La votación anticipada por correo se realizará en el Departamento de
Elecciones del Condado de Dallas, octavo piso, 2377 North Stemmons Freeway, Oficina 820,
Dallas, Texas 75207. La votación anticipada por correo comienza el 14 de marzo del 2006 y
concluye el 5 de mayo del 2006.
Artículo 3. Bruce Sherbet designará a los empleados suplentes a cargo de la votación anticipada
en persona.
El lugar para votar en forma anticipada en persona es en el primer piso del Edificio de Registros,
509 Main Street, Dallas, Texas 75202 y los demás lugares designados por la Junta de Síndicos
del Distrito del Colegio Comunitario del Condado de Dallas.
Días y horario para votar en forma anticipada:
1 de mayo hasta el 5 de mayo
6 de mayo
7 de mayo
8 de mayo y 9 de mayo
lunes a viernes
sábado
domingo
lunes y martes
8:00 a.m. hasta las 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. hasta las 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. hasta las 6:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m.
Artículo 4. La fecha para presentar el escrutinio final de la elección del 13 de mayo del 2006 es
el miércoles 24 de mayo del 2006, en el Edificio R.L. Thornton, Jr., 701 Elm Street, Dallas,
Texas 75202 y Jerry Prater es el funcionario que preside el escrutinio electoral.
Resolución de la Orden de Elección
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Artículo 5. Simultáneamente con la adopción de esta resolución, se adopta la versión en idioma
español de la misma.
Artículo 6. Esta resolución entrará en vigor en el momento en que sea adoptada por la Junta de
Síndicos del Distrito del Colegio Comunitario del Condado de Dallas. La misma será firmada
por el Presidente de la Junta de Síndicos.
DISTRITO DEL COLEGIO COMUNITARIO DEL CONDADO DE DALLAS
Por:
____________________________________
Jerry Prater, Presidente
Junta de Síndicos
DOY FE
Por: _________________________
Jesús Carreon, Secretario
Junta de Síndicos
Adoptada: 1 de febrero del 2006
DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Board of Trustees Election
Districts 1 & 7
May 13, 2006
Election Calendar
Day / Date, 2006
Event
Monday, February 13
First day to accept candidate application and to appoint
campaign treasurer upon filing application.
First day to file declaration of write-in candidacy.
Monday, March 13
Last day to accept candidate application by 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 14
Drawing for position on ballot at 10:00 a.m.
First day to accept application for early voting by mail.
Monday, March 20
Last day to file declaration of write-in candidacy by 5:00 pm.
Monday, May 1
First day for early voting by personal appearance.
Friday, May 5
Last day to accept application for early voting by mail.
Tuesday, May 9
Last day for early voting by personal appearance.
Saturday, May 13
ELECTION DAY
Wednesday, May 24
Special Board Meeting after Election
Final canvass of election returns
Runoff Election ordered by Board, if necessary
Drawing for position on runoff ballot
Certify placement of candidates on ballot for runoff
Tuesday, June 6
First Regular Board Meeting after Election
Administer Oath of Office and conduct swearing in ceremonies.
Reorganize Board, if no run-off.
Saturday, June 17*
RUNOFF ELECTION DAY
*The runoff election date is subject to change. This calendar will be supplemented at a future date, if necessary.
Revised January 17, 2006
Board Meeting 02/01/2006
POLICY REPORT NO. 4
Approval of Resolution Establishing County Voter Precinct Boundaries
for the May 13, 2006 Trustee Election
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees of the Dallas County
Community College District adopt the attached resolution that establishes the
same county voting precinct boundaries for the May 13, 2006 election as adopted
by the Dallas County Commissioners Court for its use.
Effective Date: February 1, 2006
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
COUNTY VOTER PRECINCT
BOUNDARIES
WHEREAS, Section 42.061, Election Code, authorizes the Board of Trustees of Dallas County
Community College District to establish election precincts for any elections ordered by the
Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desire to have the same voting precincts as adopted by the
Commissioners Court of Dallas County for the May 13, 2006 election; NOW THEREFORE;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT:
Section 1. That the boundaries of the voting precincts for the May 13, 2006 election to elect two
(2) members of the Board of Trustees of Dallas County Community College District in Districts
1 and 7 shall be the same precinct boundaries that were created and defined by the
Commissioners Court of Dallas County, Texas for its use.
Section 2. That simultaneously with the adoption of this resolution, a Spanish version of this
resolution is adopted.
Section 3. That this resolution is effective upon adoption by the Board of Trustees of Dallas
Community College District and shall be signed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
By: ____________________________________
Jerry Prater, Chairman
Board of Trustees
ATTEST
By: ___________________________________
Jesus Carreon, Secretary
Board of Trustees
Adopted: February 1, 2006
RESOLUCIÓN QUE ESTABLECE
LOS LÍMITES DE LOS
DISTRITOS ELECTORALES PARA EL VOTANTE DEL CONDADO
POR CUANTO, el Artículo 42.061, Código Electoral, autoriza a la Junta de Síndicos del Distrito
del Colegio Comunitario del Condado de Dallas a establecer distritos electorales para una
votación ordenada por la Junta de Síndicos; y
POR CUANTO, la Junta de Síndicos desea tener los mismos distritos electorales que los
adoptados por el Tribunal de Comisionados del Condado de Dallas para la elección del 13 de
mayo del 2006; POR LO TANTO;
LA JUNTA DE SÍNDICOS DEL DISTRITO DEL COLEGIO COMUNITARIO DEL
CONDADO DE DALLAS RESUELVE QUE:
Artículo 1. Los límites de los distritos electorales para la votación del 13 de mayo del 2006 para
elegir dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Síndicos del Distrito del Colegio Comunitario del
Condado de Dallas en los Distritos 1 y 7 serán los mismos límites de los distritos electorales que
fueron creados y definidos por el Tribunal de Comisionados del Condado de Dallas, Texas, para
su uso.
Artículo 2. Simultáneamente con la adopción de esta resolución, se adopta la versión en idioma
español de la misma.
Artículo 3. Esta resolución entrará en vigor en el momento en que sea adoptada por la Junta de
Síndicos del Distrito del Colegio Comunitario del Condado de Dallas. La misma será firmada
por el Presidente de la Junta de Síndicos.
DISTRITO DEL COLEGIO COMUNITARIO DEL CONDADO DE DALLAS
Por:
______________________
Jerry Prater, Presidente
Junta de Síndicos
DOY FE
Por:
________________________
Jesus Carreon, Secretario
Junta de Síndicos
Adoptada: 1 de febrero del 2006
Board Meeting 02/01/2006
POLICY REPORT NO. 5
Approval of Cedar Valley College Mission Statement
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached Mission Statement
submitted by Cedar Valley College:
As a part of the college’s continual review and updating of documentation for
programs and services, Cedar Valley College faculty and staff have revised the Cedar
Valley Mission Statement. The statement is submitted here (in the attached
document) for review and approval by the Board of Trustees in compliance with
(SACS Principles of Accreditation (2004), Section 3.1.1.
Cedar Valley College Mission
The mission of Cedar Valley College is to provide quality learning that prepares students for
success in a dynamic world.
We fulfill our mission by:
•
Providing a broad curriculum that includes academic, workforce and continuing education
offerings;
•
Responding to current and future learning needs of the communities we serve with a variety
of instructional modes;
•
Valuing openness and mutual respect, embracing forums to exchange thoughts and ideas
from the diverse population we serve;
•
Promoting excellence through a commitment to continuous employee development; and
•
Serving students, employees and society in an ethical, responsible and caring manner.
Cedar Valley College Statement of Purpose
As determined by the State of Texas, the purpose of each public community college shall be to
provide:
1) technical programs up to two years in length leading to associate degrees or
certificates;
2) vocational programs leading directly to employment in semi-skilled and skilled
occupations;
3) freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences;
4) continuing adult education programs for occupational or cultural upgrading;
5) compensatory education programs designed to fulfill the commitment of an
admissions policy allowing the enrollment of disadvantaged students;
6) a continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist students in
achieving their individual educational goals;
7) work force development programs designed to meet local and statewide needs;
8) adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults; and
9) such other purposes as may be prescribed by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board of local governing boards in the best interest of post-secondary
education in Texas.