Yosemite Community College District

AGENDA

YOSEMITE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 10, 2001

JANUARY 2, 2001

 

3:30 P.M. – YCCD Conference Room B

 

Call to Order

 

Recess to closed session

 

Discussion:                

1.     Pursuant to G. C. Section 54957:  Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

2.        Pursuant to G. C. Section 54957: Public Employee Appointment: MJC

Interim President

3.     Pursuant to G. C. Section 88022:  Authorization to Employ

4.     Pursuant to G. C. Section 54957.6: Negotiations with YFA

5.     Pursuant to G. C. Section 54956.8: Real Property

 

5:00 P.M. – YCCD Board Room

 

Reconvene to public session


Public Comment:
  Persons who want to address the Board of Trustees on an agenda item may do so when the item is discussed.  Persons who want to comment on district business issues not included on the agenda can do so as part of agenda item

            F- Comments from the Public.  All speakers must complete a Speaker Request

            Form in advance and give it to the Board stenographer.  Individuals may be limited

            to 5 minutes each.

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

 

Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 6, 2001.  It was noted that the planned first adjourned meeting of March 31, 2001 was postponed due to a schedule conflict.

 

RECOMMENDATION:           

That the Board of Trustees approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 6, 2001.

 

A.      REPORTS

 

1.     Student Activity Reports

           

2.     Academic Senate Activity Reports

 

B.     INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.      College Graduations

 

Columbia College’s commencement will be held on Thursday, May 17 and MJC’s will    be held on Friday, May 18.  Trustee participation needs to be confirmed.  All staff are encouraged to attend these important college events.

 

2.   Columbia Music Events for Children and Teens

 

During the month of March, Columbia College hosted over 3,500 school-aged children at three separate musical events.  On March 14, Columbia College’s Symphony of the Sierra performed for nearly 2,500 grade and middle school children from throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties for the annual children’s orchestra concerts in the Oak Pavilion.  On March 2, 3, and 16 and 17 over 1,000 students from several high schools throughout northern and central California and Oregon attended the annual Columbia College Jazz Series, Big Band and Vocal Jazz Festivals.  These events provided educational opportunities in music appreciation and performance techniques.

 

3.  MJC Teens on Campus

 

March 31 was a busy day for MJC as 1,000 high school students attended the 17th Hispanic Education Conference and 1,300 high schools students attended the 48th Ag Field Day.  Our thanks go to the dozens of staff who worked hard to make these events a huge success.  These opportunities for teens are excellent examples of supporting and encouraging student success in cooperation with our local high schools.

 

4. MJC Women of Distinction

 

               As part of Women’s History Month, the MJC Chapter of the American Association of Women in Community Colleges hosted a special luncheon on March 21.  At that time five colleagues and one student were honored for their outstanding contribution to MJC.  We extend our commendation to the planning committee for an outstanding event and our congratulations to the following honorees:

                       

                                    Classified:          Barbi Page, Diane Weatherford

                                    Faculty:              Marlies Boyd, Mary Ann Greenwood

                                    Management:     Jane Saldana

                                    Student:              Jenni Marchy

 

5.  MJC Latina Leadership Network

 

               Last month trustees heard from officers of the local chapter of this state association about a state conference to be held in the Central Valley on March 28-30.  We are pleased to report that at the conference, Region 5, led by the MJC Chapter of LLN, received the award for the most outstanding region in California.  Congratulations LLN!

 

6.  Leadership Turlock

 

On April 18 the 2000-2001 Class of Leadership Turlock, a program of the Turlock Chamber of Commerce, will focus on higher education.  MJC will host the class for the morning portion of their day.  Trustee Rojas, Chancellor Fisher and President Sheehan will take the group on a campus tour and make a brief presentation.  The event will provide an opportunity for Turlock leaders to become more familiar with MJC programs and services.

 

7.  Native American Pow Wows

 

Modesto Junior College, in cooperation with Red Nations & Friends, will host the 3rd Annual Native American Pow Wow on Sunday, April 22, on the East Campus Quad.  The 6th Annual Columbia College Pow Wow will be held on Saturday, April 28, from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. on Symons Field.  Both celebrations will feature Native American drumming, dancing, singing, food and crafts.  The events are free and open to the public.  They offer a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Native American cultures.  MJC’s event is co-sponsored by MJC’s TRIO programs and by ASMJC. Columbia’s event is sponsored by the Columbia College Student Senate.

 

8.  Shakespeare Night

 

The MJC Shakespeare Academy will present the 5th Annual Shakespeare Night on Monday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium.  This popular event features 90 minutes of scenes, soliloquies and spoofs of the Bard’s works.  The evening’s lively presentations are made by MJC students, faculty and staff, and the event is free and open to the public.  The Shakespeare Academy at MJC is designed to train and inspire budding young actors, writers and teachers of Drama, Speech and English, and is operated by Academy Director Dr. Peter Raleigh.

 

9.  Staff Recognition Dinner

           

This annual special event will take place on Friday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Legends Café.  Twenty-four retirees and thirteen 25-year veterans will be honored.  Tickets are $25.00 and available by contacting Elisa Osnaya (575-6509) or Sandi Rebeiro (575-6513).

 

10.  MJC Firing Range

 

The MJC Firing Range was built in 1975 before the MJC West Campus had any permanent instructional facilities. Classroom instruction, which was previously held in WWII temporary facilities, moved to the new Ray Simon Criminal Justice Training Center three years ago.   Since 1975, the campus has grown considerably and the student population will more than double when the Sierra Halls are fully occupied.  In addition, we have added four new childcare facilities.  This year, a new soccer field was built immediately south of the range based on plans for the range’s removal.  Parking lots are scheduled to be built immediately west of the range next year, before Sierra Halls open in the summer of 2002.  Eventually two more classroom buildings will be built nearby and the Agriculture Complex is planned for the current site.

 

Although the Firing Range has served as an important part of the Criminal Justice Training Center during the last 26 years, it has been a source of concern to students, staff and neighbors.  Consequently, the Master Plan adopted by the Board of Trustees in 1991, and the Joint Powers Agreement with Stanislaus County and the City of Modesto adopted in 1998, called for the Firing Range to be removed after the firearms classes are moved to the new facility built by the JPA, which includes the Modesto Police and the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office.  This plan was consistent with the moving of the entire Criminal Justice Training Program to its new facility on Crows Landing Road in 1998.  Since then, all other West Campus CJTC old buildings have been removed.

 

The new MPD firing range, which is part of a larger complex including equestrian and canine training, will be completed some time in late summer or early fall. When it is complete, our classes, our weapons arsenal, any useable equipment, and our range master will be located at the new site.  The CJTC Academy, Modesto Police, and Stanislaus County Sheriff, as well as other law enforcement agencies, comprise 90 percent of the activity at the range and will be served there.   In addition, our two classes per term which are open to the public also will be offered there.

 

The remaining issue before the Board of Trustees is the future status of the old Firing Range once the program is relocated.  Operating two facilities would incur significant extra costs for staff, utilities, maintenance, and liability insurance.    It is staff’s conclusion that it is inappropriate to have an active public firing range on a growing and heavily populated campus. Complaints from students, staff and neighbors regarding safety and noise, as well as concerns about environmental issues, also contribute to this conclusion.  The facility could be sold to a private entity, donated to a public agency, demolished, or stay vacant until a later date.  Staff will be available to present the rationale for discontinuing firearm use on campus.  It is anticipated that members of the public will be present to ask that the Firing Range continue to be open for public use after college programs have moved to the new facility operated by the Modesto Police Department.

 

C.     CONSENT AGENDA

 

1.  q Purchase Orders

 

   RECOMMENDATION:        

That the Board of Trustees approve the purchase orders issued from February 1, 2001 through February 28, 2001.

 

2.   Acceptance of Gifts

 

RECOMMENDATION:        

That the Board of Trustees accept with appreciation the following gifts:

 

a.      Various books of assorted titles from Charmaine Wesley- Hartman, Margo Sassé, Barbara Mortensen, Doug Smith, Loretta McKeever to be used in the Library at Modesto Junior College.

 

b.      Equipment, coolers, laminar flow hoods and various other items from Panelized Structures to be used in the Agriculture and Technical Education Programs at Modesto Junior College.

 

c.      13 biofeedback temperature training units from Dan Boyd to be used in the Psychology Program at Modesto Junior College.

 

d.      A Flory pickup machine from Samuel & Virginia Bleakley to be used in the Mechanized Agriculture Program & Beckwith Ranch property at Modesto Junior College.

 

3.   Acceptance of Gifts - Columbia College

 

RECOMMENDATION:        

That the Board of Trustees accept with appreciation the following gifts:

 

a.      Bakery items, to include pans, cake boards, and cake boxes from Lauren Nickell, to be used in the Hospitality Management Program at Columbia College.

 

b.      44 copies of Mathematics Children Use and Understand:  Preschool through First Grade, from Ann Dutton to Columbia College to be used in the Child Development Center.

 

4.   Special Appointment - Fisher

 

RECOMMENDATION:        

That the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of Dr. Pamila Fisher to serve as evaluation team chairperson of the team that will visit Rio Hondo College on October 23-25, 2001.

 

5.  Curriculum Review - MJC

 

Based on administrative authorization previously provided by the Board, the college president has approved these course additions, deletions, and modifications for the period of January 23, 2001 through February 20, 2001. (The summary was previously forwarded to trustees for their review.)

 

RECOMMENDATION:          

That the Board of Trustees approve the curriculum additions, deletions, and modifications for Modesto Junior College for the period of January 23, 2001 through February 20, 2001.

 

6.  Distance Learning Report - Columbia College

 

RECOMMENDATION:           

That the Board of Trustees approve Columbia College distance learning report for 1999-2000 for submission to the State Chancellor’s Office.  (The report was previously provided to trustees.)

 

7.  Notice of Completion of Contract

 

The contract to Remodel Culinary Academy at Modesto Junior College, West Campus, Bid #00-1457, has been completed and inspected.

 

RECOMMENDATION:          

 

That the Board of Trustees accept the work performed by Paul Anderson Construction to Remodel Culinary Academy at Modesto Junior College, West Campus, Bid #00-1457, as having been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications, and authorize final payment to be made.

 

8.      Notice of Completion of Contract

 

The contract for Electrical Upgrade at Founders Hall and Student Center at Modesto Junior College, East Campus, Bid #01-1478, has been completed and inspected.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the Board of Trustees accept the work performed by Walther Electric Co. for Electrical Upgrade at Founders Hall and Student Center at Modesto Junior College, East Campus, Bid #01-1478, as having been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications, and authorize final payment to be made.

 

 

D.     DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

1.      Revision to Facility Usage Fees and Procedures - Modesto and Columbia

 

A review of the Facility Usage Fees and Procedures at Modesto Junior College recently was conducted because fees collected were not reflecting all the direct costs associated with the usage of facilities.  For example, expenses for paper supplies, landscaping material and high-energy lamps have not been charged to facility users.  Rental fees were last increased in 1996 and most did not include the aforementioned expenses.  Additionally, with the energy crisis, it is important that facility users are charged for energy used.  The proposed fees for utilities reflect actual cost increases that YCCD has experienced at both Columbia and Modesto for energy.  In the past, users have been charged for air-conditioning fees only and have not been charged for utilities during heating season.

 

A detailed copy of proposed changes has previously been sent to the Board of Trustees and is available to interested parties.  There are four primary revisions at Modesto.  The only change for Columbia is the energy fee.  Highlights include the following:

 

(1)    Fees will include all utility costs year-round at both colleges.

(2)    Users are advised in advance of circumstances warranting additional custodial fees. These have been charged at actual cost but were not always communicated in advance.

(3)    Fees for the quad usage, supplies for stadium usage and a house manager for the auditorium are proposed as additions at MJC.

(4)    Fees for performance lighting, tables and chairs are proposed additions for MJC.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board of Trustees approve the proposed energy fees implementation at Columbia and Modesto and approve the proposed revisions to the Modesto Junior College Facilities Fee Schedule.

 

2.      q YFA Proposal to YCCD

 

The current YFA/YCCD negotiated agreement expires on June 30, 2001.  In compliance with Article 22.2.1 of the YFA/YCCD Faculty Contract, YFA has presented its opening negotiations statement for the period beginning July 1, 2001.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board of Trustees:

 

a.      Receive the negotiation proposal of YFA.

b.      Schedule a public hearing on the proposal for May 1, 2001.

c.      Refer the proposal to administrative staff for review.

 

3.      q Columbia - HVAC at Madrone and Willow - Change Order

 

During the retrofitting of the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning at the Willow Building, the contractor learned the manufacturer had discontinued the specified equipment.  As a result, the new equipment would not fit in the existing space without modifications.  Therefore, new duct adaptors, unit stand and flue penetration were needed.  Attached Change Order 1 in the amount of $8,982 represents this work.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board of Trustees approve Change Order 1 for the contract with Gatewood Heating and Air-Conditioning at Columbia College for HVAC and Madrone and Willow in the added amount of $8,982.

 

4.      q CCCT Board of Directors Election – 2001

 

The voting period for the California Community College Trustees Board of Directors ends April 25.  There are 20 candidates for 11 vacancies on the board.  The candidates are listed on the attached sheet.  Biographical sketches were distributed previously to the trustees.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board of Trustees each complete a ballot indicating their preferences for the CCCT Board of Directors.  These ballots will be forwarded to the Chancellor for compilation and the completion of a single Board ballot.

 

5.      q Project Applications

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board of Trustees authorize the Yosemite Community College District to submit the following project applications and to enter into a contract with the appropriate donor agencies when the project is selected for funding:

 

a. Child Development Training Consortium - YCCD

Submitted to the California Department of Education, Child Development Division

Agency Share: $7,405,640; Proposer Share: $0

 

b.    Faculty & Staff Diversity Registry - YCCD

                                                               Submitted to the Chancellor’s Office, California

                                                               Community Colleges

                                                               Agency Share: $250,000; Proposer Share: $0

 

                                                         c.   ETP Tracking Services - MJC

                                                               Submitted to E&J Gallo Winery

                                                               Agency Share: $47,112; Proposer Share: $0

 

d.    Yosemite Tech Prep Consortium - MJC

      Submitted to Title II - Tech Prep Education 

Agency Share: $289,081; Proposer Share: $0

 

e.    ETP Tracking Services - MJC                               Submitted to E&J Gallo Winery                           Agency Share: $149,161; Proposer Share: $0

 

f.      Facilitation of Video Jet – MJC
Submitted to E&J Gallo Winery
Agency Share: $9,920; Proposer Share: $0

 

g.    Modesto Police Dept/YCCD Demographic Profiling Study  - YCCD

Submitted to the Modesto Police Department Agency Share: $10,000; Propose share: $0

 

 

qDenotes Attachment

 

 

E.      PERSONNEL ITEMS

 

1.  Resignation - Educational Administrator

 

Dr. María Sheehan has informed the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees of her decision to accept an appointment as Superintendent/President to the Desert Community College District.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board of Trustees accept the resignation of Dr. María Sheehan, President, Modesto Junior College, effective July 1, 2001.

 

It is further recommended that the Board of Trustees authorize the Chancellor to enter into a contract with the Association of Community College Trustees to conduct a national search for a new permanent MJC president.

 

2.  Retirement - Academic

 

RECOMMENDATION:          

That the Board of Trustees grant retirement emeritus status to Eric Christopherson, English Professor, Literature & Language Arts, Modesto Junior College, effective May 19, 2001, and officially commend him for 36 years of valuable service to the District.

 

3.  Retirement - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board of Trustees grant retirement status to Norene Dexter, Offset Press Coordinator, Duplicating, Modesto Junior College, effective July 5, 2001, and officially commend her for 32 years of valuable service to the District.

 

4.      Disability Retirement – Classified

 

 RECOMMENDATION:         

That the Board of Trustees grant disability retirement to Tommy Harris, Skilled Craft Technician, HVAC, YCCD Facilities Operations, effective May 24, 2001.

 

5.      Appointment - Educational Administrator

 

RECOMMENDATION:         

That the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of Margaret “Peggy” Kroll to the position of Director, Project Step/MJC, Instruction, Modesto Junior College, starting July 1, 2001. 

 

6.  Promotional Appointment - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board of Trustees approve the promotional appointment of Suzanne Garrigan to the position of Program Specialist, Community Education at Columbia College, effective March 20, 2001.  This is a 40-hour per week, 12-month per year position.

 

7.  Probationary Appointment - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of Nancee Carrillo to Alternative Media Access Technician, DSPS, Modesto Junior College, effective April 16, 2001.

 

8.  Probationary Appointment - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:       

 

That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of Vickie Kennedy for the position of Support Staff Technician, Community Outreach, Development Services and Public Information at Columbia College, effective April 9, 2001.

 

9.  Probationary Appointment - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:       

That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of Serena Mulvaney to the position of YCCD Campus Security Officer (80%), effective April 2, 2001.

 

10.  Probationary Appointment - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:          

 

That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of Roxy Wyrick to Support Staff Technician, Allied Health/Family and Consumer Sciences, Modesto Junior College, effective March 26, 2001.

 

11.  Probationary Appointment - Classified

 

 RECOMMENDATION:        

That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of Linda Cross to Support Staff Technician, Columbia College, effective March 5, 2001.

 

12.  Probationary Appointment - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:          

That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of Melinda Gould to Program Assistant, Planning & Budget, Modesto Junior College, effective March 19, 2001, contingent upon funding.

 

13.   Probationary Appointment - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:       

That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of Ranai Carlton to Mailroom/Facilities Assistant, Public Information & Facilities Offices, Modesto Junior College, effect March 23, 2001.

 

14.   Probationary Appointment - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:       

That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of Carla Wightman to Secretary II, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences & Technical Education, Modesto Junior College, effective April 2, 2001.

 

15.   Probationary Appointment - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:       

That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of Kelly Foster to General Clerk (47.5%), Counseling, Modesto Junior College, effective March 19, 2001, contingent upon funding (10 month work year).

 

16.  Probationary Appointment - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:       

That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of Ann Crawmer as Fiscal Services Technician, Accounts Payable CDTC (50%), YCCD Fiscal Services, effective April 16, 2001.

 

17.  Probationary Appointment - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:       

That the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of David Heldt to the position of Software Network Analyst, Information Systems, YCCD, effective April 16, 2001.

 

18.  Promotional Appointment - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:          

That the Board of Trustees approve the promotional appointment of Linda Baker to Support Staff Technician, Family & Consumer Sciences/Child Care, Modesto Junior College, effective April 4, 2001.

 

19.  Reinstatement - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:          

That the Board of Trustees approve the reinstatement appointment of Adan Alaniz to Student Outreach Recruiter, Student Outreach, Modesto Junior College, effective March 5, 2001, contingent upon funding.

 

20.  Resignation - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:       

That the Board of Trustees accept the resignation of Tonia Snyder, Custodian, Facilities and Operations, Modesto Junior College, effective April 16, 2001.

21.  Resignation - Classified

 

RECOMMENDATION:       

That the Board of Trustees accept the resignation of Suzanne Garrigan, Support Staff Technician, Allied Health/Family & Consumer Sciences, Modesto Junior College, effective March 19, 2001.

 

22.  q Reduction in Force - Classified

 

The expiration of funding for the Educational Talent Search - TRIO program at Columbia College has created the need for a reduction in program funded staff (one position) effective May 31, 2001.

 

   RECOMMENDATION:      

That the Board of Trustees approve Resolution No. 00-01/05, Classified Reduction in Staff, authorizing reduction in classified personnel and appropriate notice to affected staff.

 

qDenotes Attachment

 

F.                 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

 

This time is for comments on district business items not included elsewhere on the agenda.  Persons wanting to address the Board of Trustees at this time should have completed a Speaker’s Request form and given it to the Board stenographer.  Individuals may be limited to 5 minutes each.

 

G.          ANNOUNCEMENT

 

The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 1.  Closed session will be at 3:30 p.m. and open session will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the YCCD Board Room.

 

Copies of the agenda are available by contacting the Chancellor’s Office at (209) 575-6578 or email.

 

 


 

 

Contacting YCCD


 

By Mail:

P.O. Box 4065
Modesto, California 95352

2201 Blue Gum Avenue
Modesto, California 95358

Telephone:

(209) 575-6509 Chancellor’s Office

Facsimile:

(209) 575-6565 Chancellor’s Office

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