MINUTES OF THE CCFA REP COUNCIL MEETING ON
November 18, 2013
REPS ATTENDING FROM THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS:
1. ADJUNCT FACULTY
a) Denise Johnson, present
b) Luke Gunderson, present
2. BUSINESS & APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
a) Timi Hayward, absent
b) Steve Siedschlag, present
3. COLLEGE & STUDENT SERVICES
a) Marie Boyd, present
b) Wendy Whitney, absent
4. HEALTH SCIENCES
a) Susan Herman, present
b) Heather MacDonald, present
5. LANGUAGE ARTS
a) Sean Connelly, present via teleconference
b) Stephen Calebotta, present
6. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
a) Greg Creel, present
b) Robert Rundquist, present
7. MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE
a) Wafa Yazigi, absent
b) Rod Elsdon, leave of absence
8. PAC AT-LARGE
a) Kyle Pennett, absent
9. SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
a) Kevin Cameron, present
b) Vince Nobile, present
10. VISUAL, PERFORMING, & COMMUNICATION ARTS
a) Kelly Ford, absent
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b) Erik Jacobson, present via teleconference
VISITOR(S):
Cindy Walker, Faculty Success Center
OFFICERS/COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
1. PRESIDENT:
Bret McMurran (652-6268), present
Social and Behavioral Sciences
2. VICE PRESIDENT:
Rod Elsdon, leave of absence
Mathematics and Science
3. SECRETARY:
Paula Snyder, present
Social and Behavioral Sciences
4. TREASURER:
Dan Valdez, absent
Mathematics and Science
5. MEMBERSHIP CHAIR:
Denise Johnson, present
Visual and Performing Arts
6. GRIEVANCE OFFICERS:
Jonathan Ausubel (652-6937), absent
Language Arts
Paula Snyder (652-6276), present
Social and Behavioral Sciences
7. PAC CHAIR:
Marlene Soto, absent
Radiologic Technology
8. PAC TREASURER:
Cynthia Parker, absent
Social and Behavioral Sciences
I. Call to order
The Representative Council was called to order at 12:35 p.m.
II. Approval of minutes: November 4th
It was moved by Representative Boyd and seconded by Representative Rundquist to accept the
minutes of November 4. Motion carried.
III. President's Report
A. Faculty Success Center Facilitator
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Negotiator Preble has requested a meeting with the District to discuss the Faculty Success
Center Facilitator Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). However, Associate Superintendent
Guerrero has indicated that the District would like to delay this meeting until all negotiators are
in place and have been trained.
B. AP 3720 Computer and Network Use
Jim Fillpot (Institutional Research) placed some of the board policies on the District website.
Two of them appeared to apply to faculty. One of them relates to use of computers and the
other relates to faculty and “bumping” rights. To review them, go to the “Z” drive on a District
computer, click on public folders, then policies and procedures, and from there click on the
applicable topic (e.g., Faculty Senate, Curriculum Committee, deans, etc.).
C. Safety Issue
There has been no response to the letter President McMurran sent to Superintendent Shannon
regarding safety issues for the faculty member assaulted by a student in Fall 2012.
D. Lunch Meeting?
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 2. That meeting will be held in BEB 204.
The lunch meeting will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, December 9. The location is Zendejas
Mexican Grill located at Foothill and Milliken in Rancho Cucamonga.
E. Other:
President McMurran has distributed the Faculty Senate best practices for scheduling office
hours. The guidelines were approved by the Faculty Senate. While office hours are submitted
to the dean’s office, they are not subject to dean approval.
IV. Officers' Reports
A. Treasurer: Dan Valdez
B. Membership Chair: Denise Johnson – Campus Equity Week, Budget, and greater
Association presence
There are five new members of CCFA: Three part-time faculty and two full-time faculty.
C. Chief Negotiator: vacant
D. Grievance Committee: Jon Ausubel, Paula Snyder and Bret McMurran: Faculty Office
Hours and the Readers
The District has offered guidelines for Math and Science Readers. They must work at a District
facility, may not work at home, and may not work on the weekend. According to Human
Resources, the Dean’s office is the supervising body. Readers should speak with the Dean’s
office for instruction regarding their time sheets.
V. Committee Reports
A. Calendar Committee: Stephen Calebotta and Rod Elsdon
B. Political Action Committee: Marlene Soto PAC Chair
PAC Chairperson Soto, PAC member-at-large Pennett, and President McMurran met last week
to discuss the Governing Board election. Out of 38,000 votes, 30,000 were absentee and 8,000
were cast on Tuesday. Overwhelmingly, people who voted on Tuesday voted two to one for
Zafar Inam; perhaps a result of his campaigning. The absentee voters voted two to one for the
incumbents. This suggests that CCFA endorsement postcards must be distributed early in the
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election process. Also, it appears to be beneficial for Governing Board elections to be in offyears to capture more of the electorate’s attention.
C. Health and Safety Committee: Katherine Wilson
D. Evaluations Forms Committee: Bob Carlton and Bret McMurran
E. Labor, Management Committee: Jon Ausubel, Shelley Eckvahl and Bret McMurran
F. Election Committee: Heather MacDonald
Representative MacDonald reports that the votes were counted by her and Representative
Boyd. President McMurran, and Representatives Connelly and Jacobson observed the count.
There were a total of 100 votes with accompanying signatures. One vote was cast by a nonmember (dues were not paid yet). Two off-campus votes did not have a name or signature.
Election Results
Vera Dunwoody: 74
Greg Creel: 74
Jonathan Ausubel: 35
Erik Jacobson: 5
It was moved by Representative Boyd and seconded by Representative Siedschlag to approve
the election results. Motion carried. It was moved by Representative Johnson and seconded by
Representative Cameron that the four negotiators shall determine who will occupy the threeyear seat and who will occupy the two-year seat. Motion carried.
Representative Creel thanked Representative MacDonald for her service in running the election.
We would also like to thank those who assisted such as Mary Jane Ross, Tom Vitzelio, and
Donna Walker.
VI. Old Business:
A. Ratify Election Results
See above.
B. Membership Committee Budget Proposal
The proposal, developed by the Membership Committee (Representatives Johnson,
Gunderson, and Whitney), is that 10 percent of CCFA’s yearly budget be dedicated to the
Membership Committee. With this budget the Membership Committee can purchase basic
stationery supplies, pay for brochures, fliers, hold one CCFA event each semester, giveaways
(e.g., pens, t-shirts), yearly thank you cards, etc. With more than 10 percent, the Membership
Committee could oversee the development and maintenance of a CCFA website; a key point of
communication with members. Also, an emergency fund could be established to pay for various
causes; such as, emergency relief and financial assistance. Moreover, there are several ways
that these projects would raise our visibility on campus.
It is necessary to have a report from our Treasurer to clarify other budgetary expenses before
voting on this proposal.
C. Direction to the Negotiating Team
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D. Standing committee of senate representatives and bargaining unit representatives who
could consult regarding issues related to faculty evaluation on an ongoing basis
E. By-laws Ad Hoc Committee – Membership and Direction or Disband? (Issues: voting
representation, CCFA representative organization, contract vote, etc.)
F. CCFA Budget Accounts
G. Field Trip Travel Expenses
Representative Boyd reports that typically before a field trip the faculty member would meet with
their dean to discuss reimbursement needs. There has never been a discussion of paying
faculty for their time in conducting the field trip. CCFA’s concern is that faculty members are
reimbursed for their expenses. All faculty should schedule a meeting with their dean prior to a
field trip. In addition, faculty must obtain their dean’s approval if they are attending a conference
and will be missing class as a result. Faculty should not assume that their dean will approve the
absence.
VII. New Business
A. Web Page Funding
VIII. Floor Items:
The Membership Committee has organized an information session about Healthcare Reform,
which will take place on Tuesday, November 19 at 12:30 p.m. The session will be led by a
representative of the California Teachers Association.
IX. Adjournment: Next Meeting Monday December 2nd
The meeting was adjourned at 1:56 p.m.
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