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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Approval
of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the
minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 2001.
A. REPORTS
1. Student
Activity Reports
2. Academic Senate Activity Reports
B. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Columbia College Foundation – 2nd
Annual Elegant Garden Party
The Columbia College Foundation will hold its 2nd
Annual Elegant Garden Party at the Groveland Hotel on September 22. This event is sponsored by the Union
Democrat and will feature a number of College departments including the
College’s Jazz and Culinary Arts Programs.
Proceeds from this event will support the Foundation’s Future Vision
Scholarship Program, which provides several full-tuition and fees
scholarships to local high school graduates. Tickets are $40 and are available through the President’s
Office.
2. Symphony of the Sierra
The Columbia College Music Department’s
“Symphony of the Sierra” will be actively involved in the 25th
Annual Sonora Bach Festival, October 5-7, 2001. Featured will be the
premier of the Orchestra Suite, “Tea in Chinese Camp” by Joseph Curiale. Mr. Curiale composed this in memory of
the Chinese immigrants who lived and worked in Chinese Camp, a small town
in Tuolumne County. It is Mr.
Curiale’s desire to have the work premiered locally as part of the Annual
Bach Festival in recognition of the contributions of the Chinese immigrants
in this region.
3. Storytelling
Festival
The Annual Storytelling Festival will be held
September 14-15 at the MJC Music Recital Hall. Tickets are now available by calling Ticket Central at
575-6055.
4. Maya Angelou at
MJC
Maya Angelou will speak at the MJC Gym on November 2. Tickets are available by calling Ticket
Central at 575-6055. ($25 seats are
sold out. However, $15 seats are
available.)
5. MJC Physical Science
Workshop
A workshop for middle and high school teachers was
conducted July 30-August 3 providing effective and affordable ways to
engage students in learning and becoming interested in science through
hands-on demonstrations. MJC
instructors Steven Murov, Ken Meidl
and Tom Nomof, and Al Guenther (TV’s Beekman’s World) were well
received by 36 motivated teachers.
6. International
Festival
The County of Stanislaus will host the 11th
Annual International Festival on October 6-7. Most events will be held at Graceada Park. MJC is an active partner in this effort
and Dr. Wilma McLeod is a long-time member of the Steering Committee. This weekend also will be the opening
of the Faces of Stanislaus project, a major endeavor led by MJC’s Dan
Onorato. The Festival organization
has announced this year’s Global Ambassadors. In addition to YCCD Chancellor Fisher, they are John and Joan
Rogers, Marvalene Hughes, Carol Whiteside, Bette Belle Smith, Nick Blom,
Marie Gallo and Lynn Dickerson.
7. State Budget
Restoration Efforts
Representatives from Northern California community
colleges attended a strategy session at San Jose-Evergreen CCD on August
14, following a similar gathering for Southern California colleges earlier
in the month. The primary topic was
a “yet-to-be-introduced” appropriations bill restoring $98 million to
community colleges for scheduled maintenance and instructional
equipment. As this agenda went to
print, at least four bills had been introduced that call for the
restoration of $98 million.
Advocacy efforts have included meeting with local legislators and
sending letters to the Governor requesting
support of the restoration effort.
C. CONSENT AGENDA
1. q Purchase Orders
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of
Trustees approve the purchase orders issued from July 1, 2001 through July
31, 2001.
2. Acceptance of Gifts - MJC
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees accept with appreciation the following
gifts:
a.
55-gallon drum Blasocut 2000 universal cutting fluid from Parker
Hannifin Corporation/Racor Division to be used in the Machine Tool Technology
Program at Modesto Junior College.
b.
Six EDM Graphite Electrode Material from Poco Graphite Inc. to be
used in the Machine Tool Technology Program at Modesto Junior College.
c.
Various books of assorted titles from Charmaine Wesley Hartman,
Connie Muller and Todd Guy to be used in the Library at Modesto Junior
College.
d.
Loan of a golf cart on a year-to-year basis from Bob Steves to be
used in the Baseball Program at Modesto Junior College.
3. Special Appointment –
Rojas
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of Trustee Abe
Rojas to CCLC’s 2001-2002 Advisory Committee on Legislation.
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D. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1.
“YES” Company”
The YES (Youth Entertainment Stage)
Company began ten years ago as a project of the Stanislaus County Office of
Education. Its purpose is to
provide young people with a rich and rewarding experience during the summer
months where they can grow and
develop while feeling included and valued.
Through the inspirational talent of Melanie Wyatt, this program also
has grown. For the past five years
MJC has been a key partner. Several
MJC staff are actively involved and 85 children and youth were enrolled as
MJC students this past summer.
This project exemplifies several values contained in our Vision
2010 statement. It is a
partnership with other agencies that reaches out to young people, values
diversity and tolerance, and encourages teens to finish school and enroll
in college. Ms. Wyatt, selected
“YES” Company members and MJC staff will be present to share their
observations and experiences following the recent completion of another
successful season.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of
Trustees receive the report and commend
Ms. Wyatt, “our” students, and our staff on an exemplary program.
2. 2001-2002
Update to the Educational Master Plan
On June 5, 2001, staff
distributed to the Board of Trustees a draft version of the 2001-2002
Update to the Educational Master Plan.
The plan reflects priorities and objectives which will guide our
decision making during this time period.
The plan is now ready for formal approval. With this approval the colleges will begin the process of developing the new
five-year Educational Master Plan which will come to the Board of Trustees
next May. The final version was
distributed to the Board of Trustees on August 7, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the Board of Trustees approve the 2001-2002 Update to the Educational
Master Plan.
3. q 2001-2002 Final
Budget/Public Hearing
On June 5, 2001, the
Board of Trustees adopted the 2001-2002 Yosemite Community College District
Tentative Budget. Since that time,
more information regarding the 2000-2001 year has become available and the Governor
has signed the 2001-2002 state budget.
It should be noted that the District grew four percent during
2000-2001. This growth did not
reach the CAP of 5.82%.
Highlights of the
2001-2002 budget include the following:
It has been prepared
assuming 3.75% growth. A COLA is
included in apportionment revenue.
Total funds available for 2001-2002 exceed $100,000,000 for the
first time in the history of the District’s General Fund. A contingency for $2,644,000 has been
set aside pending final salary settlement agreements.
As indicated
previously, the Governor vetoed $123,000,000 statewide from the community
college budget with $98,000,000 coming from scheduled maintenance projects
and instructional and library equipment.
The District’s share of these cuts is about 1.4 million
dollars.
Title 5 of the
California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 58300 requires that the Board
of Trustees conduct a public hearing and adopt the 2001-2002 Final Budget
no later than September 15, 2001.
It is possible to amend the budget during the year. That will be necessary once we know our
actual growth, have finalized salary negotiations, and know the cost of the
health benefit increases for 2001-2002.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees
a.
Conduct a public hearing regarding the 2001-2002 Final Budget for
the Yosemite Community College District;
b.
Adopt the District’s 2001-2002 Final Budget;
c.
Authorize staff to prepare and file the necessary annual Financial and
Budget Report (CCSF-311) with the required agencies.
4. q Quarterly Report on
the District’s Financial Condition
Consistent with
prevailing fiscal practices and in compliance with current statute, staff
have prepared the quarterly
statement of the District's financial condition for the quarter ended
June 30, 2001. A copy of the
statement is attached. The Board is
required by law to hold a public hearing to review the report and direct
that it be filed with the Stanislaus County Superintendent of Schools and
the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.
Staff will be available
during the September 4 Board meeting to formally present the report,
respond to questions and to amplify where necessary.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees
a. Conduct a public
hearing to review the District's financial report for the quarter ended
June 30, 2001;
b. Direct staff to submit
a copy of the required report to the Stanislaus County Superintendent of Schools
and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.
5. Representatives
to the VIP/JPA Board of Directors
The bylaws of the
Valley Insurance Program Joint Powers Agency require that:
"Each member of the
authority shall appoint two members to the Board of Directors. One Director for each member may be an
elected official of the member's governing board. The other Director for each member shall be a management-level
employee of the member.
In addition, each member
shall designate one Alternate Director, who may either be an elected
official of the member's governing body or a management-level employee of
the member."
Based on the above, it
is necessary for the Board of Trustees to appoint an elected official
position and alternate director position to the VIP/JPA Board of
Directors. Mr. Allister Allen’s
(elected official position) and Mr. Richard Peralta’s (alternate director
position) terms expire September 30, 2001.
Ms. Teresa Scott (management-level employee) is in the middle of a
two-year term.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of
Trustees appoint Mr. Allister Allen to the elected official position and
Mr. Richard Peralta to the alternate director position for two-year terms
to begin October 1, 2001 and expire September 30, 2003.
6. q Leadership Team Meet
and Confer Agreement
On August 14, 2001,
District and Leadership Team representatives reached a tentative three-year
agreement on salary and fringe benefit issues. The agreement provides Leadership Team members with a 3.6% salary
increase equivalent to the state COLA effective July 1, 2001 plus full
implementation of the Leadership Team classification study effective
January 1, 2002. This places all
managers at or above the median for their positions. For the 2002-2003 academic
year, an additional increase in salary is provided equivalent to the
received state COLA effective July 1, 2002. In addition to improved dental and vision benefits, the
District also agrees to pick up costs of employee fringe benefit premiums
through June 30, 2003. Several
other operational items also are included in the agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of
Trustees approve the Meet and Confer agreement with the YCCD Leadership
Team for the period of July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2004.
7.
q Chancellor’s Cabinet Salary
Consistent with settled
and pending agreements with all YCCD staff, data has been collected
regarding the comparative ranking of salaries of the Chancellor, Vice
Chancellor’s and college presidents.
That data is attached and represents salaries granted in the year 2000-2001. As will be noted, members of the YCCD
Chancellor’s Cabinet ranked 17th out of 20. This recommendation will bring the
Chancellor’s Cabinet to the state median next January when other YCCD staff
also will reach, or exceed, the state median.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of
Trustees approve the following changes in salary for the Chancellor and the
Chancellor’s Cabinet. Salaries will
be increased by 3.6% effective July 1, 2001 and adjusted to the statewide median
salary (including the 3.6% COLA) on January 2, 2002. For the 2002-2003 year an additional
increase in salary will be provided equivalent to the received state COLA,
effective July 1, 2002.
8.
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 Food Program - MJC/CC
Submitted
to the California Dept. of Education
Agency share: 100%;
Proposer share: $0
b. Confined Space Rescue Training - MJC
Submitted to Covanta Energy
Agency
share: $5,160; Proposer share: $0
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E. PERSONNEL ITEMS
1.
Retirement – Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of
Trustees grant retirement status to Carol Vaughn, Secretary I at Columbia
College, effective November 30, 2001 and officially commend her for 27
years of valuable service to the District.
2. Interim Appointment - Academic
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the academic
appointment (interim) of Diane Wirth to the position of Faculty
Coordinator/Allied Health (50%)/Family & Consumer Sciences (50%), Modesto
Junior College, effective Fall 2001 (may continue into Spring 2002).
3. Interim Appointment of Educational Administrator
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the administrative
appointment (interim) of L. Jane Saldana to the position of Dean of College
Planning and Budget, Modesto Junior College, effective July 18, 2001 and
ending on or before June 30, 2002.
4. qReduction in Force -
Classified
Expiration of funding
for the California Community Colleges Registry has created the need for a
reduction in program staff (two positions) effective October 5, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve Resolution No.
01-02/06, Classified Reduction in Staff, authorizing a reduction in
classified personnel and appropriate notice to affected staff.
5. Appointment – Classified
Management
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of
Arbella Solhkhah to the position of Auxiliary Services Accounting Manager,
MJC Bookstore, effective August 20, 2001.
6. Appointment – Classified
(Contract) Management
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of
Raquel Tiscareno to the position of Assistant Manager, MJC Food Service,
effective August 1, 2001.
7. Promotional Appointment – Classified
Management
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the promotional
appointment of Martha Robles to Director TRIO/Student Support Services,
Student Services, Modesto Junior College, effective August 7, 2001,
contingent upon funding.
8. Increase/Promotion - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the increase in
assignment of Taisha King from 40% Campus Security Dispatcher to 100%
Campus Security Dispatcher, YCCD Campus Security, effective August 27,
2001.
9. Probationary Appointment -
Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary
appointment of Jessica Raines to Support Service Aide I (73.75%),
Infant/Toddler Center, Allied Health/Family and Consumer Sciences, Modesto
Junior College, effective August 13, 2001, contingent upon funding
(11-month work year).
10. Probationary Appointment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary
appointment of John Has-Ellison to Instructional Assistant - ESL (50%),
Literature & Language Arts, Modesto Junior College, effective August 13, 2001, contingent upon funding
(10-month work year).
11. Probationary Appointment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary
appointment of Kimberly Stanley to Tutorial Center Technician, Tutoring,
Modesto Junior College, effective August 13, 2001, contingent upon funding
(10-month work year).
12. Probationary Appointment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary
employment of Kathren Almatran as Support Staff Technician, Benefits
Office, Yosemite Community College District, effective August 30, 2001.
13. Probationary Appointment - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the
probationary appointment of Donald Rousseau to Program Assistant, Foster
and Kinship Care Program (47.5%), Business, Behavioral & Social
Sciences, Modesto Junior College, effective September 1, 2001, contingent
upon funding.
14. Probationary Appointment -
Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary
appointment of Nancy Bendickson to Secretary III, Allied Health/Family and
Consumer Sciences, Modesto Junior College, effective August 27, 2001.
15.
Classified Reduction in Force
On August 7, 2001, the Board approved a
reduction in classified staff at YCCD Central Services and authorized
appropriate notification to affected personnel. The notice was provided in a timely manner in accordance with
state law and the classified negotiated agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees confirm the reduction of 50%
of the position for Nancy Holmes, Program Assistant, School-to-Career/Real Estate
Center, effective September 28, 2001.
16.
Classified Reduction in Force
On August 7, 2001, the Board approved a
reduction in classified staff at Modesto Junior College and authorized
appropriate notification to affected personnel. The notice was provided in a timely manner in accordance with
state law and the classified negotiated agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees confirm the termination of
Linda Glynn, Program Coordinator, Student Activities, Modesto Junior
College, effective September 7, 2001.
17.
Classified Reduction in Force
On August 7, 2001, the Board approved a
reduction in classified staff at Modesto Junior College and authorized
appropriate notification to affected personnel. The notice was provided in a timely manner in accordance with
state law and the classified negotiated agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees confirm the termination of
employment of Denise Gravatt, Program Representative, Customized Vocational
Programs, Workforce Training Center, Modesto Junior College, effective
September 7, 2001.
18.
Classified Management Reduction in Force
On August 7, 2001, the Board approved a
reduction in classified management staff at YCCD and authorized appropriate
notification to affected personnel.
The notice was provided in a timely manner in accordance with state
law.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees confirm the termination of
employment of Paul Vantress, School to Career Project Director (50%
assignment), YCCD, effective September 28, 2001.
19. Termination - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the termination of
probationary employment of Roxann Solis-Wansley, Support Staff Specialist
(50%), YCCD, Campus Security, effective August 2, 2001.
20. Resignation - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees accept the resignation of
John Scott Walling III, Skilled Craft Technician, HVAC, Facilities
Operation, Modesto Junior College, effective August 24, 2001.
21. Resignation - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees accept the resignation of
Sharlene Hughes, Custodian, Facilities Operation, Modesto Junior College,
effective August 24, 2001.
22. Resignation - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees accept the resignation of
Rachael Avery, Support Staff Specialist, Learning Resources, Modesto Junior
College, effective July 26, 2001.
23. Resignation - Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees accept the resignation of
Erin Clay, Bookstore Buyer–Supply, Art and Trade, Modesto Junior College
Bookstore, effective August 24, 2001.
24. Probationary Appointment -
Classified
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the probationary
appointment of Tamica Jenkins to the position of Campus Security Dispatcher
(40%), YCCD Campus Security, effective
August 27, 2001.
25. Temporary Appointment – Academic
(Correction)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Trustees approve the temporary
appointment (sabbatical leave replacement) of Mary Roslaniec to the
position of Chemistry Instructor, Science, Mathematics, and Engineering,
Modesto Junior College, effective for the 2001-2002 academic year.
This is to rescind the prior agenda item on July 12,
2001, which provided for a probationary appointment.
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.
1. Request from Janice Walker (taxpayer from
Orange County). Ms. Walker has requested to address the Board on the topics
of “Business Park” and the Criminal Justice Training Center.
G. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.
The meeting will adjourn in memory of Robert Dexter, YCCD Grounds
Maintenance Specialist, who passed away on August 22.
2. Please note that the next regular
meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 2, 2001. Due to various trustee
conflicts, the Board of Trustees may consider a change to October 1 or
October 8. Closed session
will begin at 3:30 p.m. and open
session at 5:00 p.m. in the YCCD Board Room. .
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