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Yosemite
Community College District
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MINUTES
YOSEMITE COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FOUR HUNDRED FORTIETH
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 7, 2001
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At
3:30 p.m. the meeting was called to order by Mr. Tom Hallinan, President of
the Board of Trustees, in YCCD Conference Room B. Trustees then recessed to closed session for the purpose of
discussion pursuant to G. C. Section 54957: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/
Release; G. C. Section 54957.6 Negotiations with YFA/CSEA; G. C. Section
54956.9: Anticipated Litigation; and G. C. Section 54957: Public Employee
Appointment.
At 5:00 p.m. the
Board of Trustees reconvened to public session in the YCCD Board Room.
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Board Members Present
Board Members Absent
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Allister
Allen
Linda
Flores
Tom
Hallinan
Paul
Neumann
Abe Rojas
Joseph
Mitchell
Delsie
Schrimp
Doralyn Foletti (student
trustee)
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Others Present
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D. Baggett, M. Baker, M. Bender, G. Boodrookas,
A. Boyer, D. Clark, K. Clark, S. Collins, P. Fisher, T. Flemming, J.
Guffey, S. Hodges, A. Hofman, L. Hoile, K. Jeffery, A. Johnson, A. Kolda,
E. Kirkpatrick, T. Lyle, B. Marks, W. McLeod, V. Metcalf, A. Murillo, R.
Peralta, J. Riggs, J. Rose, J. Saldana, N. Stavrianoudakis, T. Scott, B.
Tom, J. Walker, D. Wirth, (one signature not legible), E. Osnaya (recorder)
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag preceded
formal Board action.
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Approval of the Minutes
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A
motion was made by Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Rojas, that the Board of
Trustees approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 12, 2001.
Mr.
Neumann made a correction to the minutes.
On page 5, paragraph 5, in the fourth sentence the word “attain”
should be “obtain.”
The motion carried as corrected by a vote of
5-0.
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Student Activity Reports
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Mr. Bryan Marks, ASMJC President, stated that
he had not had the opportunity to properly introduce himself to the Board of
Trustees, so he provided some personal background information. He said his educational goal is to
transfer to a four-year institution and come back and teach at MJC. Relative to ASMJC, he reported that they
held their retreat in Groveland and attended a leadership conference at the
University of San Diego sponsored by the State Academic Senate. He also reported that the Leukemia
Foundation Drive is moving forward and that ASMJC entrepreneurial ventures
(T-shirt machine and activity stickers) are going well. ASMJC expects to survey 2,500 students
randomly in the fall regarding the compressed calendar.
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Academic Senate Activity Report
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Dr.
David Baggett, MJC Academic Senate president, reported that the Senate just
completed orientation for 38 new faculty, pointing out that approximately
1/7 of the faculty is new. He also
raised awareness of the need to address how the compressed calendar will
affect change in committees, schedules, etc. He concluded by saying that he was impressed with the new YFA
contract.
Mr. Ted Hamilton, Columbia College Senate
president, was not present and no report was made.
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INFORMATION ITEMS
College
Institute Days
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Dr. Riggs reported that Columbia will hold its Institute
Day on Thursday, August 9 focusing on institutional effectiveness, planning,
and assessment. The day will begin
at 8:30 a.m. in Aspen 1. MJC’s
Institute Day will be on Friday, August 10 at 7:30 a.m. in the auditorium. The program will include a Readers’
Theatre, music by the YES Company and breakout sessions in the
afternoon. Trustees were encouraged
to attend all or part of both days.
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College
Catalogs
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Both colleges have published and distributed
their 2001-2002 catalogs. Each
represents a great deal of staff effort and serves as an important
communication tool for current and prospective students. Dr. Fisher pointed out the exceptional
graphics artwork used on the catalogs.
Dr. Hodges acknowledged and thanked MJC staff members Diane
Weatherford, Maddie Langford, Irene Nunez-Pippin, and Russ Caton for their
fine work. Dr. Riggs recognized
Doug Lau for his work on the Columbia publication. Copies of the catalogs
were distributed to trustees.
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Educational Master Plan
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Dr. Fisher pointed out that final copies of the
Educational Master Plan had been provided to each trustee for their
review. The Plan will be presented
for their approval in September.
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MJC
Foundation Summer
Sonata
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This fifth annual event was held on July 13 and
was a smashing success. Ticket
sales, an auction, and donations resulted in revenue in excess of $100,000.
The Chancellor and Dr. Hodges congratulated and commended the MJC
Foundation Board of Directors, Executive Director Tim Flemming and the 130
MJC/YCCD volunteers who served as staff that day and evening. Dr. Fisher
added that a very nice “thank you” barbecue was held at Graceada Park to
personally thank the volunteers.
Special thanks also were expressed to the Joseph Gallo family for
opening their home for this event.
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Modesto
Junior College GED
Graduation
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Modesto Junior College held its first GED
Graduation Ceremony on Monday, July 23, 2001. A total of 13 graduates were honored as their parents, spouses
and friends looked on. Tara
Hackett, Arturo Murillo and Rafael Rangel were the student speakers. It was reported that the evening was
well received and the GED graduates were very appreciative of Modesto
Junior College for providing this event for them.
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MJC
Technology Staff
Development
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The Chancellor reported that on July 30-August
2 MJC held its 5th Annual Summer Technology Institute and its 2nd
Annual Faculty On-Line Academy.
These lively interactive sessions provided faculty and staff with a
great amount of information, skills and assistance in a short time period.
Commendations were given to the many staff who served as presenters as well
as those who participated as students.
Special recognition was given to Bob Gauvreau, Dean of Instructional
Services, and Jim Clarke, Faculty Staff Development Coordinator, for
organizing this important event.
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Columbia College
Foundation - 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
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Dr.
Riggs reported that the Columbia College Foundation will hold its 3rd
Annual Golf Tournament at the Twain Harte Golf Course on August 25,
beginning at 2:00 p.m. This year’s
tournament proceeds will benefit the athletic programs. The Columbia College Culinary Arts
Program will cater a barbecue dinner following the tournament. Tickets are
available through the President’s Office for $55 for the tournament and
dinner or $25 for dinner only.
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Columbia Statement
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President Riggs said that after extensive
review and discussion last spring, the Columbia College Council adopted a
“Statement on the Role of Professionalism.” The statement was distributed to trustees and is consistent
with our YCCD Beyond Tolerance Initiative and reflects well on the college.
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State Budget
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Chancellor Fisher and Ms. Teresa Scott, Vice
Chancellor for Fiscal Services, reported that the Legislature finally
approved an overdue budget for 2001-2002 on July 22. It includes funding for growth, COLA,
special funds for adjunct faculty compensation, and a one-time fund for
increased energy costs. Unfortunately,
the Governor vetoed the COLA for the Partnership for Excellence program,
and $98 million in funding for scheduled maintenance and for instructional
equipment and library materials.
Mr. Nick Stavrianoudakis, Director of External Affairs, reported
that as a result advocacy efforts are underway. He stated that local legislators are strongly supporting
restoration of the $98 million. He
also stated that students, staff and the community can help this
restoration effort by contacting the Governor’s Office.
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White House Summit
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As the Chair-Elect of the Board of Directors of
the American Association of Community Colleges, Chancellor Fisher was
honored by being invited to participate in a White House Summit on Early Childhood
Education on July 26-27. The focus
of the summit, hosted by First Lady Laura Bush, was on roles and strategies
for promoting literacy and reading readiness. Dr. Fisher provided information about our early childhood and
parenting programs, our child care services, the AmeriCorps literacy
project for children, and the statewide Early Childhood Education
Consortium administered by Yosemite Community College District. Dr. Fisher reported she was able to have
brief conversations directly with President George Bush, Secretary of
Education Rod Paige, and Senator Ted Kennedy about the value and
contribution of community colleges to both early childhood education and
workforce development.
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Upcoming Special
Events:
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The
Chancellor announced that two special events are coming up this fall:
‚The Annual Storytelling Festival
September 14-15 at the MJC Music Recital Hall.
Tickets will go on sale in mid-August.
‚Maya Angelou will be at
the MJC Gym, November 2.
Tickets
will go on sale on Friday, August 10, at
Institute Day. Ticket price
will be in the $15-$25
range.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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A motion was made by Mr. Rojas, seconded by Ms.
Flores, that the Board of Trustees take the following action on the Consent
Agenda:
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Purchase Orders
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Approve the purchase orders issued from June 1,
2001 through June 30, 2001.
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Acceptance of Gifts –
MJC
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Accept
with appreciation the following gifts:
- T-Bar ceiling from
the D. Cummins Corporation to be used in the Workforce Training Center
pre-construction class at Modesto Junior College.
- 4.5 acres of Sudan
grass from Miller Cover Crop Planting to be used in the Crop Science
Program at Modesto Junior College.
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Notice
of Completion of
Contract
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Accept the
work performed by West Coast Environmental for the Asbestos Abatement
Project, Modesto Junior College West Campus Student Center, Bid #01-1487,
as having been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications,
and authorize final payment to be made.
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Notice
of Completion of
Contract
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Accept the
work performed by Nicro, Inc. for
HVAC at North and South Hall - Phase I, Modesto Junior College, West
Campus, Bid #01-1482, as having been completed in accordance with the plans
and specifications, and authorize final payment to be made.
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Notice
of Completion of
Contract
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Accept
the work performed by Champion Industrial Contractors for HVAC at Founders Hall,
Library, Classroom Annex and Journalism, Modesto Junior College, East
Campus, Bid #01-1476, as having been completed in accordance with the plans
and specifications, and authorize final payment to be made.
The motion
carried by a vote of 4 ayes (Allen, Flores, Hallinan, Rojas) and one
abstention (Neumann).
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Yosemite
Faculty Association
Collective
Bargaining
Agreement
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Representatives
of the Yosemite Faculty Association and the Yosemite Community College District
reached a Tentative Agreement on a three-year contract on July 18. That proposal was submitted to the YFA
membership and ballots were counted August 1.
The
Chancellor said that as had been their guiding principle for the past five
years, steps were taken to achieve and maintain salaries at or above the
statewide median. This agreement
accomplishes that through a phased-in process.
Faculty
would have received a 3.87% COLA effective July 31, 2001, except that the
Governor vetoed the COLA on PFE funds.
Thus, the overall COLA will be 3.6%. There also will be a 3.1% increase in January 2002 and
additional seniority steps in January 2002. In 2002-2003 the state funded COLA will be granted as well.
Dr.
Fisher pointed out that other highlights of the agreement include an
increase in dental benefits, guidelines for working conditions related to a
compressed calendar beginning fall 2002, modifications to the banking,
sabbatical, and evaluation procedures, and other contract language cleanup. The contract term is July 1, 2001
through June 30, 2004. In the third
year reopeners are limited to salary and benefits.
The
Chancellor introduced Ms. Diane Wirth, YFA president. Dr. Fisher stated that Ms. Wirth and her
colleagues, Mr. Lew Mayhew and Mr. Doug Kotarek, were forthright and honest
throughout the negotiations process.
Ms.
Wirth announced that the agreement had been ratified by faculty. She explained that initially there had
been concerns about sending the contract to faculty during the summer. However, because the packet was so
strong and positive, the YFA Executive Board decided to go ahead. She was glad to report that there was a
60% return rate. Out of that number
82% voted for the contract. This was a higher return rate and a higher approval
rate than any contract in the last 15 years. Ms. Wirth and the Executive Board felt their decision to move
forward was a good one. Ms. Wirth stated that as Dr. Fisher had said
earlier, the contract process had been creative, honest and forthright. They felt safe to present their beliefs
and concerns for faculty and were continually met with respect. She expressed YFA’s appreciation to the
district and the Board of Trustees for recognizing the value of faculty and
continually looking at salaries.
Dr.
Fisher stated that she was pleased with the process and the outcome. The agreement places staff at least at
the state median and senior staff at the first quartile. Trustees commended staff for an
excellent job.
A
motion was made by Mr. Rojas, seconded by Mr. Allen, that the Board of
Trustees approve the agreement between the Yosemite Community College
District and the Yosemite Faculty Association.
The motion
carried by a vote of 5-0.
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MJC Agriculture Department’s
Beckwith Ranch
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Chancellor
Fisher said that at the Leadership Team Retreat this summer several staff
made presentations about accomplishments of which they were proud. They were good presentations that the
Chancellor felt the trustees should see. This presentation is one of
those.
In 1991,
the YCCD purchased a 65-acre ranch on Beckwith Road with the intention that
the MJC’s agricultural laboratory facilities (crops and livestock) would
eventually move to this site.
Approximately two years ago the Agriculture staff took
responsibility for the planning and operation of the Beckwith Ranch. Dr. Mark Bender, Dean of Agriculture,
Environmental Sciences and Technical Education, described their program’s
vision, the improvements and uses that have been implemented, and their
plans for the future. The Board of
Trustees thanked Dr. Bender for his report and commended him and staff for
their ongoing efforts and future expansion plans. On behalf of the MJC Ag staff and students, Dr. Bender
expressed his gratitude to the Chancellor, the Board of Trustees and Ms.
Teresa Scott for their trust, support and guidance.
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Changes in College
Graduation Requirements
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Dr.
Fisher began by saying that this effort was initially led by Dr. Riggs, Dr.
Stephen Stroud, Mr. Ted Hamilton, and the Curriculum Committee Chairs. She then introduced Dr. Riggs who
explained that as part of the Colleges Collaboration Initiative which began
two years ago, the Board of Trustees suggested that Modesto Junior College
and Columbia College make efforts to bring their degree requirements into
alignment. The respective
curriculum committees discussed this issue throughout the 2000-2001
academic year and, through a series of motions on each campus during their
February and March meetings, voted to recommend that the Board of Trustees
approve the following changes. These changes will make the graduation
requirements at each college more comparable. They also provide students with a simplified plan for
achieving an Associate Degree before transferring. Dr. Jim Riggs, MJC Senate President
David Baggett and Mr. Terry Lyle, MJC Curriculum Committee Chair, answered
questions from trustees and the public.
A
motion was made by Mr. Neumann, seconded by Mr. Allen that the Board of
Trustees approve the following changes in graduation requirements and
related matters at Modesto Junior College:
- That the total
units required for an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree
be reduced from 62 to 60.
- That the Associate
Degree program previously known as “Plan A” be renamed “Occupation and
Vocational Studies.”
- That the Associate
Degree program previously known as “Plan B” be renamed “Transfer
Studies.”
- That the separate
requirement of a course in Health Education be removed from Transfer
Studies (Plan B).
- That the college
award multiple associate degrees with the following limitations:
i.
Both an AA and AS will not be granted in the same major, and
ii. A student may not
receive a degree in both General College and Transfer Studies.
- That the major completed
by students receiving Associate Degrees be named on transcripts and
diplomas.
And approve the following changes in the
graduation requirements and related matters at Columbia College:
- That the total
units required for an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree
remain at 60 units.
- That the new
“Transfer Option” be listed in the 2002-2003 catalog as an option, not
as a major.
- That the old
Transfer Major be removed from the catalog.
The motion
carried with a vote of 5-0.
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Sierra Halls Naming Proposal
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The Chancellor reported that in May, the MJC College Council
developed a proposal for a process for selecting names for our two new
classroom buildings. Subsequent
discussion included the possibility of naming/renaming all of the West
Campus buildings using a thematic approach. The original proposal was modified to allow the Board of
Trustees a more active role in the final decision-making process, while
still allowing for widespread input and a popular vote. Trustees discussed the proposal and
suggested that the names considered relate to “valley themes” and asked
that we ensure that all the communities we serve are represented in the
selection process.
Mr.
Neumann made a motion, seconded by Mr. Rojas, that the Board of Trustees
review the attached proposal, make any necessary changes and approve a
process for the selection of names for the buildings on West Campus.
The
motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
Mr.
Hallinan said he had to leave the meeting early and left at 6:25 p.m. He turned the meeting over to Trustee
Abe Rojas, Past President as the Vice President was not present.
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YCCD Bargaining Proposal to
CSEA, Chapter 420 - Public Hearing
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The
current CSEA, Chapter 420/YCCD negotiation agreement expired on June 30,
2001. On May 1, 2001, CSEA, Chapter
420 presented its negotiated proposal for the period beginning July 1,
2001. A public hearing of the
proposal was conducted on June 5, 2001.
On July 12, 2001, the District presented its proposal to CSEA, Chapter
420. Consistent with District
Policy, the Board of Trustees conducted a public hearing on the District’s
proposal. There were no comments
from the public and the hearing was closed.
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Proposed Revision to
Policies 4007 and 5017 (Smoking) - Third Reading
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It
was reported that in 1988 the Yosemite Community College District adopted a
policy prohibiting smoking in all buildings except in designated
areas. Since that time state law
and district practice evolved to the prohibition of smoking in all
facilities and vehicles. In the
past several years there has been increasing concern about second-hand
smoke and smoking litter adjacent to buildings where staff and students
must walk. Recently the YCCD
Wellness Committee and the college councils discussed and proposed a
modification to policies 4007 and 5017.
The changes include prohibiting any smoking within 20 feet of an
entrance to a building. It was pointed out that the proposal had been
distributed to constituent leaders for their formal review and
comment. No objections were
received from constituent organizations.
This was the third and final reading of this proposal.
A
motion was made by Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Neumann, that the Board of
Trustees conduct a third and final reading and approve the revised Board
Policies 4007 and 5017 (Smoking).
The motion
carried by a vote of 4-0.
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Project Applications
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Trustee
Neumann questioned how the project application for item “i” was
written. He was concerned that it
is not clear. Dr. Fisher explained
that the form is an internal summary and that the actual grant application
is much more prescriptive.
A
motion was made by Mr. Neumann, seconded by Ms. Flores, 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 projects are selected for funding.
a. INTEC 380, 301 and 302 - MJC
Submitted to Community
Service Agency
Agency share: $163,071; Proposer share: $0
b. Teacher Qualification Plan - MJC
Submitted to Stanislaus Co. Office
of Education
Agency share: $41,524; Proposer
share: $0
c. Enrollment Services - MJC
Submitted to Stanislaus Co. Office of
Education
Agency share: $700; Proposer share: $0
d. Centralization of International
Education - MJC
Submitted to Fund for Instructional
Improvement
Agency share: $20,120; Proposer share: $7,321
e. Basic Skills Improvement through
Supplemental
Instruction - MJC
Submitted to Fund for
Instructional Improvement
Agency share: $20,000; Proposer share: $7,387
f. Community Based Services - MJC
Submitted to Stanislaus County,
CAPIT and/or
FPSP; Agency share: $140,500;
Proposer share:
$14,365
g. Improving Services for Students with
Disabilities -
MJC - Submitted to Fund for
Instructional
Improvement; Agency share: $20,000;
Proposer
share: $4,000
h. Infusing Music Performance Instruction
with
Theory – MJC
Submitted to Fund for
Instructional Improvement
Agency share: $15,760; Proposer share: $4,000
i. The Modesto Junior College
Shakespeare
Phase II - MJC
Submitted to Fund for Instructional
Improvement
Agency share: $20,000; Proposer
share: $3,600
j. Information Competency for Automotive
Technology - MJC
Submitted to Fund for Instructional
Improvement
Agency share: $23,540; Proposer
share: $11,472
The
motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
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PERSONNEL ITEMS
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Mr.
Richard Peralta, Vice Chancellor for Human Services, presented 32 items for
the Board’s approval.
Trustees
recognized the retirement of faculty members Randy Siefkin and Patricia
Sigmond, and classified employee Sandra Thompson. They officially commended these employees for their valuable
service to the District.
A motion
was made by Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Neumann, that the Board of Trustees approve
the following personnel items:
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Randolph Siefkin
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Grant
emeritus retirement status to Randolph Siefkin, Political Science
Instructor, Business, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Modesto Junior College,
effective May 19, 2001, and officially commend him for 31 years of valuable
service to the District.
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Patricia Sigmond
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Grant
emeritus retirement status to Patricia Sigmond, Nursing Instructor, Allied
Health, Modesto Junior College, effective August 1, 2001, and officially
commend her for 27 years of valuable service to the District.
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Sandra Thompson
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Grant
retirement status to Sandra Thompson, Instructional Assistant, DSPS,
Modesto Junior College, effective September 28, 2001, and officially
commend her for 18 years of valuable service to the District.
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Elizabeth Lanigan
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Approve
the temporary appointment of Elizabeth Lanigan to the position of Nursing
Instructor, Allied Health Division, Modesto Junior College for the 2001-2002
academic year. This position is
funded by the Hospital Consortium.
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Jill
Ramsey
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Approve
the temporary appointment of Jill Ramsey to the position of Nursing
Instructor, Allied Health Division, Modesto Junior College, for the
2001-2002 academic year. This
position is funded by the Hospital Consortium.
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Michael
Akard
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Approve the temporary
appointment (interim) of Michael Akard to the position of Computer
Laboratory Instructor/Coordinator, Instruction, Modesto Junior College,
effective July 26, 2001 to December 31, 2001.
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Michael
Morales
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Approve the
probationary appointment (first year contract) of Michael Morales, to the
position of Plant Science Instructor, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences
and Technical Education, Modesto Junior College, effective August 1, 2001
(11-month work year).
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Deveron
Long
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Approve the
probationary appointment (first year contract) of Deveron Long, to the position
of Office Technologies Instructor, Business, Behavioral & Social
Sciences, Modesto Junior College, effective Fall 2001.
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Carol
Black
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Approve the
probationary appointment of Carol Black to the position of Secretary II,
Literature & Language Arts, Modesto Junior College, effective August 1,
2001.
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Suzanne
Villiers
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Approve the
probationary appointment of Suzanne Villiers to the position of Program
Specialist/CalWORKS at Columbia College, effective August 1, 2001.
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Theresa
Finley
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Approve the
probationary appointment of Theresa Finley to the position of Program
Specialist, AmeriCorps, Workforce Training Center, Modesto Junior College,
effective July 30, 2001, contingent upon funding.
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Praneel
Narain
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Approve the
probationary appointment of Praneel Narain, to the position of Skilled
Maintenance Specialist, Facilities and Operations, Modesto Junior College,
effective August 1, 2001.
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Mary
Ann Newnam
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Approve the
probationary appointment of Mary Ann Newnam to the position of Custodian,
50%, Facilities Operations, Modesto Junior College, effective August 1,
2001.
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Roxann Solis-Wansley
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Approve the
probationary appointment of Roxann Solis-Wansley to the position of Support
Staff Specialist (50%), YCCD Campus Security, effective July 9, 2001.
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Donald
Borges
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Approve the contract
management appointment of Donald Borges to the position of Director of
Agricultural Education Tech Prep, Ag, Environmental Science & Technical
Education, Modesto Junior College, effective August 1, 2001, contingent
upon funding.
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Rebecca
“Noel” Langley
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Approve the promotional
appointment of Rebecca “Noel” Langley to the Position of Admissions &
Records Technician, Records, Modesto Junior College, effective August 1,
2001.
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Joseph
Monast
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Approve the
probationary appointment (first year contract) of Joseph Monast to the
position of Instructor of Philosophy, Business, Behavioral & Social
Sciences, Modesto Junior College, effective Fall 2001.
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Pedro Mendez
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Approve the
administrative appointment of Pedro Mendez to the position of Director of
Technical Education, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences & Technical
Education, Modesto Junior College,
effective August 1, 2001.
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Lucy Munoz
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Approve the appointment
of Lucy Munoz to the position of Executive Secretary to the Director of
External Affairs, YCCD, effective July 30, 2001.
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Christian Vellandi
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Approve a temporary
77%, interim assignment for Christian Vellandi, to the position of Chemistry
Instructor, Columbia College, for the academic year 2001-2002, effective
August 6, 2001 through May 17, 2002.
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Casey Bonavia
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Approve a temporary
increase in assignment for Casey Bonavia, Laboratory Coordinator,
Mathematics, Columbia College, to 40 hours per week, effective from August
9, 2001 through May 30, 2002.
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Bernadine Corey
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Approve an increase in
assignment from 80 percent to 100 percent for Bernadine Corey, Senior
Buyer, YCCD Purchasing, effective July 1, 2001.
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Reduction in Force – Classified
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Approve Resolution
No. 01-02/03, Classified Reduction in Staff, authorizing a reduction in
classified personnel and appropriate notice to affected staff.
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Reduction in Force - Classified
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Approve Resolution
No. 01-02/04, Classified Reduction in Staff, authorizing a reduction in
classified personnel and appropriate notice to affected staff.
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Reduction
in Force - Classified and Classified Management
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Approve Resolution
No. 01-02/05, Classified Reduction in Staff, authorizing a reduction in
classified personnel and appropriate notice to affected staff.
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Approve the following:
1.
Abolish the position of Resource Development Coordinator (Range 23);
2.
Create a new position of Educational Services Coordinator (Range 26);
and
3.
Appoint the current incumbent, Dorothy Pimentel, to the new
assignment effective August 1, 2001.
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Child
Development Center Reorganization - Classified
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Approve the following changes
in Child Development Center job titles (no salary implications) effective
August 7, 2001:
FROM TO
A.
Support Service Aide I Child
Development Center
(Range 4) Associate Teacher (Range 4)
B.
Support Service Aide II
Child Development Center
(Range 11) Teacher (Range
11)
C.
Child Care Center Child Development Center
Teacher (Range 17) Master Teacher (Range 17)
D.
Child Development Ctr.
Child Development Center
Teacher (Range 17) Master Teacher (Range 17)
E.
Child Care Center
Child Development Center
Coordinator (Range 27) Site Coordinator (Range 27)
F.
Child Care Center Site
Child Development Center
Supervisor (Range 27) Site Coordinator (Range 27)
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Kathleen
McKuin
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Accept the resignation of
Kathleen McKuin, Computer Laboratory Instructor/Coordinator, Instruction,
Modesto Junior College, effective July 12, 2001.
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Johnnie
L. Sloan
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Accept the resignation
of Johnnie L. Sloan, Custodian, Facilities Operations, Modesto Junior
College, effective August 1, 2001.
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Candace
O’Bryan
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Accept the resignation
of Candace O’Bryan, Support Staff Specialist, Admissions and Records,
Columbia College, effective August 10, 2001.
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Kelly
Foster
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Accept the resignation of
Kelly Foster, General Clerk, Counseling, Modesto Junior College, effective
July 26, 2001.
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Mtafiti
Imara
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Accept
the resignation of Mtafiti Imara, Instructor of Music, Arts, Humanities
& Communications, Modesto Junior College, effective July 1, 2001.
The motion carried by a
vote of 4-0.
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13,387
COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC
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Three
members of the audience requested to address the Board of Trustees on the firing range issue.
John
Rose, citizen, stated that the range is an integral part of the Second Amendment
Right. He said that without firing
ranges people do not have the opportunity to learn, maintain and improve
their skills and be law-abiding citizens.
He criticized the YCCD’s attorney and the amount paid for legal
fees. He asked trustees to ask the
Chancellor to hire a local attorney. He said he believes that if we work
together we can keep the range open.
Janice
Walker, taxpayer, reported that she had attended the last Criminal Justice
Training Center Commission meeting and distributed materials she obtained
at that meeting. She stated that she learned that the CJTC JPA was
considering disbanding and asked how the YCCD Board of Trustees would be
involved in that process. Dr.
Fisher explained what the discussions of CJTC JPA have been and the options
they are considering. No decisions have been made at this time.
Ms.
Walker complained about being denied being placed on the agenda. Trustees commented that she had
addressed the Board precisely on the same topic for several months in a
row.
She
then read several excerpts of minutes from previous CJTC Commission
meetings which she said indicated that the firing range was being
moved because of the West Campus
Development project. Trustees and the Chancellor pointed out
that the sections she read referred to the construction of the Sierra
Halls.
Ms.
Walker also questioned the source of the contamination of the area
surrounding the range. She asked if
anyone knew what had been on the
property before the firing range.
She said she knew the district had burned down nine old buildings
and that the fire department had washed a lot of water into the
ground, and added that those
buildings were painted with paint containing lead. Ms. Maria Baker, Director of Facilities
Planning and Operations, explained that those building had been abated
prior to demolition. Burning
permits would not have been approved if the abatement had not been done.
Mr.
Rojas commented to Ms. Walker that he noticed that her address was in
Orange, California. He asked her why
she was involved in this area. She
said she had heard of the issue on the radio and that she is Don Clark’s
sister-in-law.
Don
Clark complained to the Board of Trustees about not being allowed to be
placed on the agenda via his letter to the Chancellor. He asked why he was
not placed on the agenda. It was explained again that the Board of Trustees
would have to decide that, especially since they had already granted him a
forum in April that lasted three hours.
Mr.
Clark said his intent was to talk about solutions. He said
in April he had suggested using an NRA expert to assess the range,
and last month Mr. John Madden had offered an application for NRA grant. Mr. Clark asked if anything had been
done. He said there are many experts available, including
himself, and the district just needs to ask.
Regarding
the hazardous materials reports, Mr. Clark asked if there were any
definitive answers from the consultants regarding the levels of lead
toxicity at the range. Chancellor
Fisher stated that the consultant’s reports have that information and Mr.
Clark has those reports. Mr. Clark
then asked if there are toxic levels, have staff been exposed to high
levels of toxicity?
He
concluded by asking for the schedule of when the Board meetings are televised. The media technician told him that the
meetings are televised by Cable (in Modesto and Oakdale) on Thursdays at
5:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.
Trustee
Neumann made the comment that Mr. Clark and Ms. Walker had asked hard questions and brought forth a lot
of information. He said, however,
that all their comments leave the real question begging. That question is “Under what
circumstances, in what way, is a large firing range compatible with a 6,000
student campus?”
Mr.
Neumann also clarified that Chancellor Fisher is correct in saying that the
Ed Code allows the Board of Trustees to decide how may times an item is
placed on the agenda. This item has
been discussed at six board meetings. He said he has had 12 years of experience as a board member and dealt
with tough issues. However, he has
never seen an issue “ground as fine” as this one.
Mr. Rojas closed the
meeting by saying that he wanted to clarify that he is not against
weapons. The firing range issue is
about student safety, not the Second Amendment.
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ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was
adjourned at 7:15 p.m. The next
regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2001. 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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______________________________ ______________________________
Tom Hallinan, President Pamila
Fisher, Secretary
YCCD Board of Trustees YCCD
Board of Trustees
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Copies of the minutes are
available by contacting the Chancellor’s Office at (209) 575-6509 or email.
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