Merced Community College District Board of Trustees meeting held June 16, 2009

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1 Merced Community College District Board of Trustees meeting held June 16, Public Session Call to Order The Board President (Lew Braxton) called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Administration Conference Room on the Merced College Campus in Merced. 2. Closed Session Items The Board President referenced the items to be presented during closed session then closed the meeting to the public. The closed session items are listed below. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/EMPLOYMENT DISSOLUTION OF PROPERTY: A governing body may meet in closed session with its negotiator to consider price and terms of payment in connection with the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of real property CONFERENCE WITH DISTRICT LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Benjamin T. Duran, to discuss negotiations with MCFA Chapter Resume Public Session The public session reconvened at 6:11 p.m. in the Board Room on the Merced College Campus in Merced. Members Present: Lew Braxton, Jim Glidden, Eugene J. Vierra, Les McCabe, Robert Haden, Chris Kilby Members Absent: Eva de Long, Jinet Troost Others Present: Benjamin T. Duran, Marianne Tortorici, Larry Johnson, Mike Cuchna, Lee Anne Hobbs (Academic Senate), Keith Law (MCFA), Christine Grimaldi (CSEA), Stacey Kellner (Recording Secretary) Trustee Kilby led the Pledge of Allegiance. President Braxton reported out of closed session that the Board unanimously approved the MCFA contract amendments to Article 9: Tenure and Article 14: Faculty Lead.

2 4. Hearing of the Public An opportunity was provided for members of the public to address the Board on matters of general district business. No one addressed the Board Additions and/or Changes to the Agenda Trustee Glidden added the addendum to the personnel schedule to the consent agenda item. Presentations a. Information Technology Services and Learning Resources Center/Audio Visual Accomplishments for Mike Cuchna presented an update on all campus Information Technology Services and Learning Resources Center/Audio Visual upgrades and accomplishments during the academic year. Discussion occurred. b. Special Presentation of Appreciation to Chris Kilby President Braxton presented Chris with a card and gift certificate to show the Board and Administration s appreciation for his work as Student Trustee this past year. 7. Consideration of Consent Agenda Trustee Glidden withdrew item (e), Use of Unbudgeted Funds, from the consent agenda. MSCU (Vierra/Haden) to approve the remaining items on the consent agenda as summarized below. a. Minutes for Meeting held May 5, 2009 b. Contracts as Summarized on Schedule c. Warrants, Payroll Registers and Trip Requests as Summarized on Schedule d. Resolutions through , Intrabudget Transfers f. Personnel Schedule g. Permission to Sell / Donate / Discard District Equipment as Listed on Schedule h. Purchase Orders as Summarized on Schedule i. Curriculum Revisions as Summarized on Schedule Trustee Glidden asked for clarification on the MC Farm resolution. He will speak with Dean Andersen regarding the item.

3 MSCU (Glidden/Vierra) to approve item e, Resolution through Use of Unbudgeted Funds, on the consent agenda. 8. To the Board for Discussion and/or Action a. Second Reading and Adoption of ASMC Constitution and Bylaws Revisions MSCU (Glidden/Vierra) to approve the ASMC Constitution and Bylaws Revisions. Trustee Braxton stated that he will be talking with Dr. Newins regarding some questions he has on some items in the ASMC Constitution. b. Proposed Tentative Budget & State Budget Update Dr. Johnson explained the District is keeping track of what is occurring with the state budget and the information being shared is just for information. The tentative budget is a place holder and the final budget will come before the Board in September. Dr. Duran reminded the Board that this is a tentative budget that will change significantly between now and September when the final budget is to be adopted. He shared information on our proposed budget and s received from the CCLC and Chancellor s Office. MSCU (Haden/Glidden) to adopt the tentative budget as presented. c. Resolution Authorizing Submission of Final Project Proposal for the Vocational Complex Renovation/Expansion Project Dr. Johnson stated this is a secondary effect of the Allied Health Facility being completed. It was brought to the Board and approved before, but the state ran out of funding at that time. The state has asked us to re-submit this proposal. MSCU (Glidden/Haden) to adopt the resolution authorizing submission of final project proposal for the Vocational complex renovation/expansion project. d. Request to Award Construction Contract for Welding Lab Modernization Project MSCU (Vierra/Haden) to award the construction contract for the welding lab modernization project to Champion Industrial Contractors in the amount of $266,

4 9. To the Board for Information a. Quarterly Financial Status Report, Fiscal Year; Quarter Ended March 31, 2009 Dr. Johnson shared the report with the Board and noted that it is for information only. b. Faculty Senate Resolutions for Academic Year Lee Anne Hobbs reviewed the resolutions passed by the Faculty Senate this academic year. c. First Reading Board Policies and Administrative Procedures Dr. Duran stated these policies and procedures have been reviewed and updated by the President s Advisory Council. Most of them are being moved from the old numbering system into the new system so there is one group of policies. Discussion occurred. d. Educational Master Planning Document Lee Anne Hobbs and Dr. Duran presented the new Educational Master Planning Document to the Board. It now reflects the current planning procedures of the District which shows that planning and budgeting are tied together. This document will be critical to our accreditation. Dr. Duran thanked Lee Anne and everyone involved in putting this document together. It will be brought back to the Board in the fall for approval. 10. Information and Questions a. From Board Members Trustee Haden said he is happy to be here tonight and hopes everyone enjoys their summer. He also stated it has been a pleasure to work with Dr. Johnson and all of the fantastic construction on the campuses is his legacy. Trustee Glidden thanked Dr. Johnson for his ability to get him any information he has requested. Dr. Johnson is always honest and real. He will be missed. Trustee Kilby stated he will miss Merced College and appreciates the connections he made. ASMC had an interesting election of officers. Hiram Dominguez will be the new Student Trustee and he is very active on campus. Chris thanked the Board for approving the changes to the constitution and bylaws. He thanked Seth for all the hard work and accomplishments this year. Chris introduced Spencer Bowen as the new ASMC President. Trustee McCabe thanked Dr. Johnson for all of his work through the years.

5 Trustee Vierra shared his appreciation for Dr. Johnson s work on the Los Banos Campus as well as to the District as a whole. Trustee Braxton reminded the Board to get their evaluations of the Superintendent to Stacey so that he can compile the information and complete the evaluation at the August meeting. He stated that there have been some good activities on campus in the last couple of months and it has been a pleasure to be part of these activities. He expressed his thanks to Trustee Kilby for his work this past year. He expressed his appreciation to Dr. Johnson for his dedication to the District. b. c. From Faculty Association Keith Law introduced himself as the new MCFA President. He stated he is looking forward to working with the Board and Administration. He is glad the faculty lead language was approved. The budget crisis which is requiring classes to be cut may bring up grievances regarding contract violations. Keith said Dr. Johnson has always had the respect of the faculty and echoes the accolades given to him tonight. From Academic Senate Lee Anne Hobbs stated Sue Chappell is attending a statewide leadership conference starting tomorrow. Lee Anne ends her term as Senate President on June 30 and Sue starts her term on July 1. Lee Anne is sure Sue will be treated with the same respect she has been shown during her term as President. Lee Anne thanked the Board for their support during her two year term. She expressed appreciation to Dr. Johnson for his years at the District. b. From Classified Senate No one present to report. c. From CSEA Christine Grimaldi stated CSEA week was very successful. Three CSEA members were awarded their job steward jackets and one is from the Los Banos Campus. Two CSEA members will attend the statewide conference. She thanked Dr. Johnson for his work and stated that CSEA will miss him. d. From Management Team No one present to report.

6 e. Superintendent s Report Dr. Duran thanked Chris Kilby and Seth Lagao for their work and stated he looks forward to working with Spencer and Hiram. He expressed his appreciation to Dr. Johnson and wished him good luck in retirement. 11. Future Discussion Items from Board Members None. 12. Second Closed Session A second closed session was not needed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Approved Secretary to the Board of Trustees