Crisis Intervention Plan

Alice reported that the Crisis Intervention Team is looking at developing a plan for emotionally distressed students. A task force, Leslie Tenney, Nancy Bales, a student, Ana Hipol, Susan Sweeney and Grace Cardinalli, meets every two weeks. Anticipate having a finished product and presenting at Staff Development Day. This will also be presented to all groups. For now referrals should go through Alice or Human Resources.

AB 1088

Alice reported that effective 1/1/06 all college students will be receiving information on sexual assault. Board policies need to be reviewed to make sure language is consistent with AB 1088. This information will be included in the schedule, a pamphlet in English and Spanish for students, and disseminated to all groups. This should also be included online. Theater students are working on creating a video tape and fundraising to underwrite the cost. Erin suggested translating brochure in other languages.

Accreditation Update

Joe reported that this Friday would be the last day for first draft review. It will go to editing team next. Joe noted that Ken and Jane are doing a good job.

Joe read note from Jane

The Strategic Planning Committee will be meeting after spring break to talk about the planning schedule. Elizabeth McKean, Institutional Researcher, and John Pruitt will be joining the group.

Worker’s Compensation Risk Improvement Action Plan (RIAP)

Joe reported that this training is an attempt to increase safety record and lower worker’s compensation rates. Dates: April 12, IIPP Training for Management, April 18, Back/Safety/Slip/Trip/Fall (Classified), April 21, Ergonomic Training (Classified), April 28 Back/Safety/Slip/Trip/Fall (Faculty)

Status of Bond Renovation Plan

Joe distributed information and noted that option 3 was selected for interim housing options. A flyer regarding spring cleaning was distributed and Joe encouraged everyone to clean out spaces to make room for office space or other uses.

Health Fee Waiver BOG

Joe reviewed history and noted that John Pruitt will present this to all groups and then to President’s Council.

FY 06-07 Tentative Budget

Joe reported that the tentative budget is still being put together, waiting to see what happens with the state budget. Budget Guidelines will be presented to the Board on April 11.

Employee of the Month

Administration

Hope Jukl

ASB

None

Professional Support Staff

None

Faculty

Loretta Carrillo

Confidential/Supervisors

Joe Keeler

The April Employee of the Month - Joe Keeler

Reports

Administrators

No report

ASB

No report

Professional Support Staff

No report

Confidential/Supervisors

No report

Faculty Senate

Jason reported that faculty is willing to work with the Marketing Committee to get information out about classes. He will email Jan Chargin.

Fabio asked Jason about developing a template to distribute to all members to use in disseminating information from President’s Council meetings. Fabio will send out to everyone for input.

Meeting adjourned at 4:28 p.m.