General Purpose One-Time Funding Allocation

Joe reviewed the process. The recommendation from the Budget Committee, Spreadsheet C, was distributed. Budget Committee members: K. Miller, J. Wolowitz, M. Giovannini, C. Scattini, J. Keeler, A. Akinsete and S. Sweeney. MS Crook/Perez unanimously carried to send to the President for consideration. Steve noted that he is looking at items that do not have other available funding. Foundation and instructional equipment money may be an option. Steve indicated that one item, not mentioned in the requests; classroom furniture is needed and will recommend $30,000 set aside for that purpose. The request for creating digital files from documents will be moved forward and will be sent back to staff.

Update on Hiring Procedures

Shairon distributed a copy of the temporary proposal and reported that the subcommittee met and is reviewing the structure of the documents. The make up of the committee is being discussed at Cabinet. MS Cervantes/Perez unanimously carried to approve temporary proposal. Faculty participation on classified hiring procedures can be more than one representative (will be added to document).

Administrative Reorganization

Steve reported that this will be presented to the Board in April as an information item and for action in May. Comments received will be included in the board packet.

Employee of the Month

Administrators-Bruce Eastman

Faculty-Ken Wagman

Professional Support Staff-Gloria Luna Mancera

Supervisors/Confidential-None

ASB-None

Employee of the Month-Bruce Eastman

Shairon will send nomination criteria form to everyone. The person elected today will be recognized during March/April. A suggestion was made to have the Employee of the Month recognized for the following month; it will be considered. A suggestion was made to install the Employee of the Month plaque in the North Lounge so it is visible to the Board and the public.

Reports

Administrators

Rachel reported that the Administration is discussing details of portables and the noncredit program supporting credit instruction.

ASB

No representative

Professional Support Staff

No report

Confidential/Supervisors

Eduardo reported that more staff is volunteering for hiring committees after clarifying participation on hiring committees. The group is beginning to meet regularly.

Faculty Senate

Erin reported that the Senate vice president has resigned. The Senate is working on filling appointments for hiring committees. A new subcommittee for Learning Outcomes has been formed to formulate, implement, and evaluate outcomes.

Steve reported that documents are ready to initiate the CEQA process on the golf course, concept has been discussed, need to choose wording carefully, when CEQA process is finished it will give the Board opportunity to act on it; there are significant policy issues to review, need specific language to connect with Educational Master Plan (EMP), which brings in the faculty component that supports instruction; unit plans will be rolled into the EMP. Steve indicated that he will be meeting with the Dean of the Bejing Normal University to discuss partnership; students attend Gavilan College, 1-2 years, obtain a bachelor’s degree and return to China. This could tie into the residential housing project. Gavilan students could also study in China.

Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.