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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Approval of the
minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 2000 and the first adjourned
meeting of December 13, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board
of Trustees approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 2000
and the first adjourned meeting of December 13, 2000.
A. REPORTS
1. Student Activity Reports
2. Academic Senate
Activity Reports
B. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. January Institute Days
Columbia College will hold its Institute
Day on Thursday, January 4. It will
be comprised of technology training which will be conducted by staff. MJC’s January 5 Institute Day theme is
“Quality Education.” The featured
speaker will be Dr. Carol Tomlinson-Keasey, Chancellor of U. C.
Merced. Trustees are encouraged to
attend both events.
2. MJC Faculty Authors
MJC recently hosted a reception and
published a brochure honoring more than 20 recently published faculty
authors. These authors are to be complimented on their
accomplishments. President Sheehan
will present the brochure and how it will be used.
3. Columbia
College: Living Beyond Tolerance
Columbia College will host a forum
entitled “Living Beyond Tolerance - the Oneness of Humanity” in observance
of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.
The event will be held in the Dogwood Building on Sunday, January
14, 2001, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Activities will include music, poetry, dancing, a panel discussion
and speakers. The event is
co-sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance Committee
and Columbia College Community
Services. This is a free event and
open to the public.
4. Federal Legislative Update
The last Congressional session adjourned
without passing the appropriations bill for education. The legislative component which had been
passed, most notably financial aid, was beneficial to our students if
funded. In an unusual step, Congress convened in December to continue its
discussion and possible action regarding the budget. The latest available information regarding
the outcome will be presented at this meeting.
5. State Legislative Update
On January 19, Governor Davis will
present his proposed state budget.
As always, this document serves as a starting point for subsequent
budget discussion in the Legislature.
In addition, the Community College League of California will host a
Legislative Conference on January 21-22.
At that time policy analysts and members of the Legislature will
present their plans and goals regarding budget and other legislative
issues. Representatives of the
Board of Trustees and District Council will participate in the workshop and
in meetings with our local legislators.
6. Televised Meetings
At the last Board of Trustees meeting a
request was made to explore the feasibility of televising YCCD Board
meetings. Staff are conducting a
study and review of the issues involved and will present a report at the
February 7 meeting.
7. Modesto Police Department Research Project
The YCCD has been asked to conduct a
research study, including an analysis and recommendations, for the Modesto
Police Department. The focus is on
possible racial profiling and the demographics of victims. A team of faculty and administrators has
been convened for this purpose. The
joint project was announced recently at a community workshop on hate crimes
and was positively received by the community organizations represented that
day.
8. “Non-Violent: The Challenge to Ensure the Future”
On Friday, January
19, Yolanda King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will speak at
Modesto Junior College. Ms. King’s
topic will be “Non-Violent: The Challenge to Ensure the Future.” This event will be held in the MJC
gymnasium from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. This free public event is
being presented by the City of Modesto Recreation and Neighborhoods
Department and is co-sponsored by Modesto Junior College, Modesto Peace
Life Center, Modesto Bee, City of Modesto Human Relations Commission, and
Frailing and Rockwell. Everyone is
encouraged to attend.
C. CONSENT AGENDA
1. q Purchase Orders
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the purchase orders issued from
November 1, 2000 through November 30, 2000.
2. Acceptance of Gifts
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees accept with appreciation the following gifts:
a. Books
of assorted titles from Kathleen Ennis, Shirley Hausner, Donald Wolsey, Leo
Reynolds, Ron Ramont and Hilda Sielicki, to be used for the Library at
Modesto Junior College.
b. A threading die head from Lee Precision Products
to be used for the machine tool course at Modesto Junior College.
c. A donation of $1,500 from Moneyline America, LLC
to be used for graduation expenses of the 144th Basic Police
Academy at Modesto Junior College.
d. A donation
of $350 from Fremont Toyota to be used for graduation expenses of the 144th
Basic Police Academy at Modesto Junior College.
3. Special Appointment - Tom
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of Bennett Tom to
serve as a member of the Community College Advisory Panel to the College
Board, Western Regional Office, beginning January 1, 2001.
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D. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. West Campus Village Project
For the past two and a half years, the Yosemite Community College
District has worked with Mehmet
Noyan and Ed Kashian of KG-MN, LLC on the development of a joint
project on the West Campus of MJC.
A number of documents were written and approved between June of 1998
and September of 2000. Meetings with staff and students have been held and
focused on potential educational partnerships. There are still many issues to be addressed and resolved
before the project becomes a reality.
In addition, there are modifications to the plans which can be made
if appropriate. At this meeting our
legal counsel Ms. Marilyn
Cleveland, project consultant Dr. Mike Maas, and partner Mr. Mehmet Noyan will
be present to provide information and answer questions.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees receive the report and provide staff with
direction.
2. Board of Trustees Meetings
At the December Board meeting, trustees discussed the question of
changing the regular Board meeting time to 7:00 p.m. Approximately seven years ago, the Board
changed their meeting time from 7:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Although not many community members
attend regularly, Board members felt that the current time had not been a
deterrent to interested community members or the media. For example, the
MJC East Campus parking issue had extensive community participation as
residents expressed frustration to student parking in their neighborhoods.
In
the discussion leading to the last change, consideration was given to the
late night commute for Columbia and MJC faculty, staff, and trustees. Also, the lack of available adequate
facilities at Columbia during the evening hours was a concern. As an aside, the earlier time change has
resulted in more participation by MJC staff as the time does not conflict
with night classes and family demands.
Staff will, of course, accommodate the choice of the Board of
Trustees.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees consider their options and determine
their regular meeting time for this year.
3. YCCD Board of Trustees Handbook and By-Laws
The Board of Trustees operates according to formally adopted by-laws
(Board Policy Manual Section 7000-7025).
In addition, trustees use the Community College League of California
Trustee Handbook as a guideline for its policies and practices. Recently YCCD subscribed to a CCLC board
policy service that is provided by a team of legal experts in the Education
Code. Through this service, college
districts are provided with sample policies that reflect required, recommended
and best practices. Trustees may wish to review their policies by utilizing
the new service as well. In addition, this topic could be part of a Board
Retreat in the future.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees determine if and how they wish to conduct
a review of their Board Policy By-Laws.
4. Board of Trustees 2000-2001 Priorities
In June, the Board of Trustees reviewed
college and district goals for 2000-2001.In September, at their annual
retreat, trustees reviewed those again and a variety of other issues. At that time they developed a draft set
of their priorities for this academic year. That draft was distributed to them in October and possible
revisions solicited. None were
received and the draft statement was placed on the November 7 agenda. On a vote of 6-0 the statement was
approved by the Board of Trustees.
Recently, one trustee requested to have the Statement of the Board
of Trustees’ Priorities placed on the agenda again.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees review the Statement of Board of
Trustees’ Priorities.
5. Nonresident
Tuition Fee
The Board of Trustees is required to establish annually a
nonresident student tuition fee for the succeeding year. The 2000-2001 nonresident student tuition
fee is $130. The 2001-2002 nonresident student tuition fee must be at or
between the statewide average expense of per unit and the Yosemite
Community College District’s expense per unit. Staff will provide these expense per unit figures at the Board
meeting. (These figures are not yet
available from the State Chancellor’s Office.)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees adopt a 2001-2002 nonresident student
tuition fee based on the recommendation provided by staff.
6. Modesto Junior College 1999-2000 Sabbatical Leave
Reports
Final reports have been received and approved by the college
president for the Modesto Junior College faculty who were on Sabbatical
Leave in 1999-2000.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees accept the 1999-2000 Modesto Junior
College Sabbatical Leave reports from the following faculty:
Academic Year 1999-2000 Fall Semester 1999
Denise Smith Mara
Fagin
Spring Semester 2000
Richard Anderson Richard Ekker
7. q 2001-2002
Sabbatical Leaves - Columbia College
The Columbia College Sabbatical Leave Committee has submitted its
recommendations regarding 2001-2002 sabbatical leave recipients. The Committee’s recommendations have
been reviewed and approved by the college president.
Applicable
Education Code sections require that employees who are granted sabbatical
leaves either post a bond in an amount equal to the salary received during
the period of the leave, or enter into an agreement with the Board of
Trustees for the proportional repayment of the amount received during the
leave if service is not provided the District in an amount twice the length
of the leave. (A copy of Resolution No. 00-01/03 is
attached.)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve 2001-2002 sabbatical leaves for
the following Columbia College academic employees:
Academic Year -
2001-2002
Morgan McBride
Spring Semester - 2002
Suzanne Patterson
In addition, Resolution No. 00-01/03 is approved
in lieu of a bond for the recipients.
8. Parent Handbook - Child Care Center
For the purpose of state licensing and as a requirement of its
contract with the California Department of Education, the MJC Child Care
Center is required to prepare and distribute a Parent Handbook approved by
our Parent Advisory Committee and the YCCD Board of Trustees. The Parent Advisory Committee approved
the Handbook on December 6, 2000. (Copies of the handbook were previously
distributed to trustees).
RECOMMENDATION:
The Board of Trustees approve the Parent Handbook for the MJC Child
Care Center.
9. q Agriculture Parking
Lot - Change Order #2
The reconstruction of the Agriculture Parking Lot at the corner of
Coldwell and College is complete.
Attached Change Order #2 represents additions for relocation of a catch
basin and investigation for an abandoned septic tank and leach lines.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve Change Order #2 for the contract
with Teichert Construction for Reconstruct Parking Lot at Modesto Junior College
East Campus in the added amount of $1,592.21.
10. q Culinary
Academy - Change Order #1
This project began as an effort to bring the fire suppression system
in the Culinary Academy up to code to address a safety issue. Since the original scope was developed,
the instructional program began to include sales of their food product as
part of the instructional component.
In order to meet the requirements as prescribed by the Stanislaus
County Environmental Resources Department for a commercial kitchen,
additional work is required. In
that the total change order exceeds ten percent over the total contract of
$124,286 this requires Board approval.
Attached Changed Order #1 represents additions required by the
Stanislaus County Environmental Resources Department in order that the
Culinary Academy may function as a commercial kitchen.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve Change Order #1 for the contract
with Paul Anderson Construction for the Culinary Academy at West Campus in
the added amount of $69,785.
11. q Project
Applications
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees authorize the Yosemite Community College
District to submit the following project application and to enter into a
contract with the appropriate donor agency when the project is selected for
funding:
a. New Hire
Assessments – MJC
Submitted to E & J Gallo Winery
Agency
share: $11,700; Proposer share: $0
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E. PERSONNEL ITEMS
1. Retirement - Academic
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees grant retirement emeritus status to LeRoy
Holmes, Electronics Instructor, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences &
Technical Education, Modesto Junior College, effective January 1, 2002, and
officially commend him for 31.5 years of valuable service to the District.
2. Retirement - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees grant retirement status to Jan Jorn,
Public Information/Community Education Assistant at Columbia College,
effective May 21, 2001, and officially commend her for 26 years of valuable
service to the District.
3. Retirement - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees grant retirement status to Patricia
Turner, Admissions and Records Evaluator, Admissions & Records, Modesto
Junior College, effective December 30, 2000, and officially commend her for
32 years of valuable service to the District.
4. Temporary Appointment - Academic
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the temporary appointment (personal
leave replacement) of L. Leon Duke to the position of Computer Laboratory
Instructor, Writing Center, Literature & Language Arts, Modesto Junior
College, effective for the Spring 2001 semester.
5. Temporary
Appointment - Classified Management
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the temporary appointment of
Martha Robles to Director/TRIO/Student Support Services, (Interim) Student
Services, Modesto Junior College, effective January 2, 2001 to August 31,
2001.
6. Probationary Appointment - Academic
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment
(first year contract) of Sandra Woodside to Sociology Instructor, Business,
Behavioral & Social Science, Modesto Junior College, effective Spring
2001.
7. Probationary
Appointment - Confidential Classified Management
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of
Shelly Akiona to the position of Executive Secretary, Office of the
Chancellor, Yosemite Community College District, effective January 16,
2001.
8. Probationary Appointment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of
Myrna Gervasoni to Registered Nurse (40%) - West Campus, Health Services,
Modesto Junior College, effective December 6, 2000, contingent upon funding
(10-month work year).
9. Probationary Appointment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of
David Wallace to Accompanist/Jazz Piano (13%), Arts, Humanities &
Communication, Modesto Junior College, effective December 11, 2000
(10-month work year).
10. Probationary Appointment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of
James Bailey to Learning Assistant Tutor/Student Services (23%), Student
Services, Modesto Junior College, effective December 12, 2000 (9-month work
year).
11. Probationary Appointment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary classified
appointment of Amy Lenstrom to the position of Fiscal Services Specialist,
Yosemite Community College District, effective January 2, 2001.
12. Probationary Appointment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary classified
appointment of Sara Auxier to the position of Fiscal Services Specialist,
Yosemite Community College District, effective January 2, 2001.
13. Probationary Appointment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of
Douglas Leon Cromwell, Skilled Craft Technician, HVAC, Facilities
Operations, Yosemite Community College District, effective January 2, 2001.
14. Probationary Appointment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary appointment of
Bennie Allen Dorsett III, Maintenance Specialist, Facilities Operations,
Yosemite Community College District, effective January 2, 2001.
15. Promotional Appointment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the promotional appointment of
Donna Delaire to Accounts Payable Coordinator, Accounts Payable, Yosemite
Community College District, effective January 2, 2001.
16. Promotional Appointment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the promotional appointment of
Sondra LaPlaca to Support Staff Technician, TRIO/Upward Bound, Student
Services, Modesto Junior College, effective January 2, 2001, contingent
upon funding (11-month work year).
17. Resignation - Classified Management
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees accept the resignation of Regina
Jennings, Director, TRIO/Educational Talent Search, Student Services,
Modesto Junior College, effective December 31, 2000.
18. Resignation - Management
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees accept the resignation of Deborah Lemmo,
Auxiliary Services Assistant Manager, Modesto Junior College Auxiliary
Services, effective January 30, 2001.
19. Termination of Probationary Employment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the termination of probationary
employment of Karen Willenberg, Secretary I, Columbia College, effective
December 7, 2000. This is a 50
percent position in the CalWorks Department.
20. Reorganization - Classified
Administrative review of the
Modesto Junior College Student Services, Admissions, Records, Matriculation
and Student Information Center has resulted in a proposal to create an Administrative
Secretary I position to the Director of Matriculation, Admissions and
Records. The following personnel
recommendation is intended to reflect changes in responsibility consistent
with this reorganized office responsibility.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees:
a. Abolish the position of Secretary III (classified staff,
range 20).
b. Establish position of Administrative Secretary I (classified
staff, range 22).
c. Appoint
Ms. Judy Drummond as Administrative Secretary I, effective January 2, 2001.
21. Request
for Reassignment
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the request of David Willson to
transfer from his current assignment as Vice President of Instruction, Columbia
College to faculty status at Columbia College, effective July 1, 2001.
22. Temporary Increase in Assignment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve a temporary increase in
assignment for Angela Brunton, Child Care Center Teacher at the Columbia
College Toddler Center, from 40 hours per week, 10 months per year to 40
hours per week, 11 month per year, effective December 1, 2000 through June
30, 2001.
23. Temporary Increase in Assignment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve a temporary increase in
assignment for Kathy Diener, Child Care Teacher at the Columbia College
Toddler Center, from 40 hours per week, 10 months per year to 40 hours per
week, 11 months per year, effective the month of June 2001.
24. Temporary Increase in Assignment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve a temporary increase in
assignment for Karen Yacovetti, Instructional Assistant at Columbia
College, to 40 hours per week, effective from January 2 through May 17,
2001, to assist with the Columbia College Dance Production.
25. Increase in Assignment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve an increase in assignment from
50% to 100% for Michelle Gruber, Fiscal Services Technician, Accounts
Payable, Yosemite Community College District, effective January 2, 2001.
26. Increase in Assignment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve an increase in assignment for Christine
Hartwick, Interpreter, DSPS, Modesto Junior College, from 37.5% up to 100%
as needed effective January 8, 2001 to May 18, 2001.
27. Increase in Assignment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve an increase in assignment for
Dwayne Fisher, Interpreter, DSPS, Modesto Junior College, from 25% up to
100% as needed effective January 8, 2001 to May 18, 2001.
28. Increase in Assignment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve an increase in assignment from
50% to 100% for Calvin Robinson, Custodian, Facilities Planning and
Operations, Yosemite Community College District, effective January 2, 2001.
29. Increase in Assignment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve an increase in assignment from
50% to 100% for Tammie Brumlow, Custodian, Facilities Planning &
Operations, Yosemite Community College District, effective January 2, 2001.
30. Increase in Work Year - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve an increase in work year for Opal
Bye, Child Care Center Teacher, Columbia College from 10 months to 12
months per year, effective December 1, 2000.
31. Increase in Work Year - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve an increase in work year for
Sandy Stretch, Research Assistant, Planning & Budget/College Research,
Modesto Junior College, from 10 to 12 months starting January 2, 2001.
32. Voluntary Reduction in Work Assignment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve a voluntary reduction in work
assignment of Karin Rodts, Instructional Assistant, Disability Services, Columbia College
from 40 hours per week (100%) to 36 hours per week (90%) effective from
January 2, 2001 through May 17, 2001.
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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. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Next Meeting
The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 7,
2001. A special pre-session will
be held at 3:30 p.m. at the construction site of Sierra Halls. Closed session will follow at 4:30 p.m.
and the open session at 5:00 p.m. in the YCCD Board Room, 2201 Blue Gum
Avenue, Modesto.
2. March Meeting
As a reminder, the March 6 meeting will be
held at Columbia.
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