President’s Council

January 25, 2006

Minutes

 

Attending: S. Kinsella, J. Harmon, J. Keeler, D. Seelie, R. Rude, F. Lozano

 

Others attending: D. Phillips, M. Arvizu, J. Chargin, J. Pruitt

 

Minutes (1/11/06)

MS (Lozano/Keeler) unanimously carried to approve minutes as presented.

 

Holden Ranch Police Academy Update

Steve reported that he received a contract from Sheriff Smith requesting training services from the College.  He is in the process of reviewing.

 

College-Linked Retirement Community

Jane reported that a meeting has been set for Feb. 6 with representatives to begin working on programming.

 

Update on Renovation Master Plan

Joe distributed information and reported that $3.5 million dollars is available.  A subcommittee of the Technology Committee, assisted with writing the Request for Proposal on the ERP, participated in assessment, attended presentations and rated vendors. The Technology Committee was unanimous in the recommendation of a vendor and an action item will be presented to the Board to enter into negotiations.

 

Dave Phillips reported that the costs associated with the ERP are still in negotiations.  Final numbers from vendor will be in by Feb. 3.

 

Joe provided an update on the heat problem.  Art is looking at the rental and set up for a boiler ($5,000 per month).  In the mean time a repair team will provide update on Friday as to whether the existing boiler can be repaired.  It could take two weeks to get the rental unit up and operating.   Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate is being offered on a temporary basis.  A suggestion was made to put up flyers and email faculty with an update for students.  Jan will follow up.

 

Joe distributed the Facilities Master Plan Input and Planning Process and the Measure E Bond Master Schedule.  The first three projects were reviewed, Infrastructure, Interim Swing Space, and the Science Building 2, 3 &4.  Space is still needed for media services and surrounding offices. Grouping buildings together will be more cost effective and will help with safety issues.  If we do not have enough swing space, the last resort would be portables.  The timeline for physical education will be moved up depending on state funding.  This has been presented to HSF&G and Board Facilities Committees and will be on the board agenda in Feb.

 

 

Minimum Technology Standards for Classrooms and Laboratories

Joe distributed the Academic Senate Technology Committee Calendar of Events Classroom and Lab Minimum Standards for Technology, needs approval from the Senate and is included in the renovation plan.

 

Budget

Joe distributed a copy of the Overview of the Proposed Community College Budget for 06-07.  A copy has been provided to CSEA and GCFA.  Jane, Steve and Joe attended the Budget Workshop in Sacramento.

 

Employee of the Month

 

Professional Support Staff-Diane Sousa

Confidential/Supervisors-Kyle Billups

Administration-Albert Marques

 

The January Employee of the Month is Kyle Billups.

 

Reports

 

Administration

Fran Lozano reported that the Marian Filice Piano Competition was very successful and an endowment has been established.  Joe reported that the furniture for the North/South Lounges will be delivered on Feb. 3, the Cafeteria the week of Feb. 13 and thanked Robin and Art for their assistance.

 

Professional Support Staff

No report

 

Confidential/Supervisor

Jan reported that Ed Cervantes, Director for MESA, will be featured on Channel 36 to promote Science Alive, Feb. 11.  Alumni Mixer had a small turn out, but good contacts were made, a table will be set up at GavFEST to solicit members.  Terry Newman is developing a new Contract Education Brochure.

 

Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.