GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 1500 North Verdugo Road Glendale, California (818) BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NO.

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1 ADOPTED GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 1500 North Verdugo Road Glendale, California (818) BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NO. 4 The regular meeting of the Glendale Community College District Board of Trustees was called to order by Dr. Hacopian at 5:02 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Kreider Hall of the San Rafael Building. Trustees Present: Ms. Yvette V. Davis Dr. Armine Hacopian Ms. Ann H. Ransford Dr. Vahé Peroomian Mr. Anthony P. Tartaglia Ms. Colleen Gabrimassihi ST Administrators Present: Dr. David Viar Dr. Anthony Culpepper Dr. Rick Perez Dr. Michael Ritterbrown Representatives Present: Academic Senate: Ms. Piper Rooney CSEA: Ms. Saodat Aziskhanova Guild: Mr. Roger Bowerman A CD of this meeting will be on file in the Superintendent/President s Office and on the college s website at A DVD copy of the videotaping of this meeting is on file in the Superintendent/President s Office. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a GCC student from Angola, South West Africa, Alina Gamboa. Ms. Gamboa is pursuing a degree in Chemistry and plans to transfer to UC San Diego. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Recognition of the California Community College Cross Country Coaches Association Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year: David Rodriguez PUBLIC HEARINGS The Board of Trustees recognized Mr. Rodriguez for receiving the 2016 Women s Cross Country Coach of the Year honor. Mr. Rodriguez appreciated the Board s recognition and thanked John Cicuto, Alex Leon and Eddie Lopez for their continued support. He enjoys being part of the GCC family and noted his main focus is to help our student athletes succeed. 1. Public Hearing District Reopeners for Year Three of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District and California School Employees Association (CSEA) Glendale College Chapter 76 The District s reopeners were presented for a public hearing pursuant to Government Code Section Request for adoption follows in Unfinished Business Report No. 1. Following the Public Hearing No. 1 presentation and Board comments, Dr. Hacopian opened Public Hearing No. 1 at 5:08 p.m. as required by the California Code of Regulations, Section and called for public comments. No comments presented Dr. Hacopian closed Public Hearing No. 1 at 5:08 p.m.

2 Regular Board Meeting September 12, COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - BOARD AGENDA ITEMS ONLY RESOLUTIONS Social Science adjunct instructor, Kathy Holland, and Sociology instructor, Richard Kamei spoke to negotiations underway between the Guild and Glendale Community College District. 1. Resolution No : Transfer from the Unrestricted General Fund (01) to the Cafeteria Fund (30) It was moved (Dr. Peroomian) and seconded (Ms. Ransford) to adopt Resolution No to transfer $250,000 from the Unrestricted General Fund (01) to the Cafeteria Fund (30) for cafeteria operations. 2. Resolution No : Transfer from the Unrestricted General Fund (01) to the Self Insurance Fund (18) It was moved (Ms. Ransford) and seconded (Dr. Peroomian) to adopt Resolution No to transfer $835,820 from the Unrestricted General Fund (01) to the Self Insurance Fund (18) for the dental and vision plan claims. 3. Resolution No : Transfer from the Unrestricted General Fund (01) to the Self Insurance Fund (18) It was moved (Dr. Peroomian) and seconded (Ms. Ransford) to adopt Resolution No to transfer $500,000 from the Unrestricted General Fund (01) to the Self Insurance Fund (18) for the liability and property insurance premiums. 4. Resolution No : Transfer from the Unrestricted General Fund (01) to the Self Insurance Fund (18) It was moved (Ms. Ransford) and seconded (Ms. Davis) to adopt Resolution No to transfer $1,250,000 from the Unrestricted General Fund (01) to the Self Insurance Fund (18) for the Workers Compensation insurance premiums. 5. Resolution No : Transfer from the Unrestricted General Fund (01) to the Restricted General Fund (03) It was moved (Dr. Peroomian) and seconded (Mr. Tartaglia) to adopt Resolution No to transfer $150,000 from the Unrestricted General Fund (01) to the Restricted General Fund (03) for the Child Development Center operations.

3 Regular Board Meeting September 12, RESOLUTIONS - continued 6. Resolution No : Transfer from the Unrestricted General Fund (01) to the Restricted General Fund (03) It was moved (Ms. Davis) and seconded (Dr. Peroomian) to adopt Resolution No to transfer up to $1,200,000 from the Unrestricted General Fund (01) to the Restricted General Fund (03) to backfill the Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSP&S) for the fiscal year Resolution No : District Appropriations Limit for It was moved (Dr. Peroomian) and seconded (Mr. Tartaglia) to adopt Resolution No in order to establish an Appropriations Limit for in compliance with Article XIII-B of the State Constitution. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS - NO ACTION 1. Enrollment Update 2. Measure G and GC Funds Balances and Schedule Update 3. Guided Pathways Update Informational Report Nos. 1 through 3 were duly noted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS ACTION 1. District Reopeners for Year Three of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District and California School Employees Association (CSEA) Glendale College Chapter 76 It was moved (Dr. Peroomian) and seconded (Mr. Tartaglia) to adopt the District s proposed reopeners for the collective bargaining agreement with the CSEA. FIRST READING REPORTS NO ACTION 1. Board Policy 1200: District Mission, Vision and Values Statements First Reading Report No. 1 was duly noted. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION 1. Approval of Minutes - Special Board Meeting of August 7, a. Approval of Minutes Regular Board Meeting of August 15, Warrants District Funds August 1, 2017 through August 31, Contract Listing and Purchase Order Listing August 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017

4 Regular Board Meeting September 12, CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION - continued 4. Proposed New Programs Physical Science - Astronomy Associate in Science Degree Physical Science - Chemistry Associate in Science Degree Physical Science - Earth Science Associate in Science Degree Physical Science - Physics Associate in Science Degree 5. Approval of Agreement with Education Advisory Board for Student Success Collaborative - Navigate 6. Personnel Report No. 3 Academic Personnel Report 7. Personnel Report No. 3 - Classified Personnel Report 8. Personnel Report No. 3 - Student Worker Report It was moved (Dr. Peroomian) and seconded (Ms. Ransford) to approve Consent Calendar item Nos. 1 through 8. NEW BUSINESS REPORTS - ACTION 1. Adoption of the Final Budget - Year Academic Rank It was moved (Mr. Tartaglia) and seconded (Ms. Ransford) to adopt the proposed budget as the college s Final Budget - Year as required by the California Code of Regulations, Section It was moved (Ms. Davis) and seconded (Ms. Ransford) to grant advancement in academic rank as recommended by the GCC Academic Senate to 20 faculty members, effective the 2017 Fall semester. Academic Senate President, Piper Rooney, recognized each faculty advancing in rank. 3. Facilities Master Plan Amendment It was moved (Ms. Ransford) and seconded (Dr. Peroomian) to amend the Facilities Master Plan to reflect the proposed new order for improvements at the Garfield Campus: 1) land acquisition, 2) surface parking, 3) campuswide repurposing, and 4) Tropico Building renovation. Dr. Viar noted this amendment was necessary to proceed with facility improvements in relation to the Garfield Campus. The new parking lot is anticipated to increase spaces by approximately 260. Safety, security and entrance/exit plans will be incorporated into planning for the surface parking for the site.

5 Regular Board Meeting September 12, NEW BUSINESS REPORTS ACTION - continued 4. Acceptance of Bid - Communications and Community Relations Office Project It was moved (Ms. Ransford) and seconded (Dr. Peroomian) to award the bid for the Communications and Community Relations Office Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, USTA in the amount not to exceed $77, Change Order No. 019 Lab/College Services Building It was moved (Dr. Peroomian) and seconded (Ms. Ransford) to approve Change Order No. 019 for the Lab/College Services Building and that the contract price be amended to reflect an increase of $366, Dr. Peroomian requested future change order requests reflect the effect of the changes on the time for project completion. COLLEGE LEADERS REPORTS ACADEMIC SENATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD Ms. Piper Rooney and no additional report GUILD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD Mr. Roger Bowerman No written report provided Wanted to emphasize that he loves the college and it has been a place of salvation for him during challenging times; he and his colleagues have a genuine commitment to the college and are disappointed with how funding may be allocated for salary increases; he hopes a mutual understanding is met in negotiations for the benefit of the students, community and future of the college CSEA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD Ms. Saodat Aziskhanova Congratulated all faculty advancing in rank Congratulated David Rodriguez for his accomplishments and recognition VICE PRESIDENTS Dr. Rick Perez, Vice President, Student Services Shared his condolences to the family of Ruben Cuevas (Operations Analyst, Admissions and Records) who passed away August 21, Mr. Cuevas was a United States Marine before serving GCC for over 18 years. He is survived by wife, Letty and daughter, Luna. Dr. Perez recommended the meeting be adjourned in the memory of Ruben Cuevas. Dr. Michael Ritterbrown, Vice President, Instructional Services Outlined the Student Success Management System, Navigate, provided by the Education Advisory Board (EAB); utilizing this platform was a collaborative decision made by the Academic Senate, Guild, Administrators and staff and all felt the platform would provide students with key pathways towards identified goals

6 Regular Board Meeting September 12, VICE PRESIDENTS Dr. Anthony Culpepper, Executive Vice President, Administrative Services No written report provided and no additional report SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT Dr. David Viar Welcomed new hires o Zelma Jacobs, Administrative Assistant in Student Services o Linda Welz, Interim Chief Information Systems Officer consultant in IT Acknowledged retirement of faculty member o Ronald Fernstrom for his 15 years of service in Technology and Aviation Acknowledged resignation of faculty member o Michael Jones for his service in Visual and Performing Arts Acknowledged retirement of classified employees o Nancy Jordan for her 14 years of service in Food Services o Daniel Padilla for his 19 years and 5 months of service in Facilities Acknowledged resignation of classified employee o Dina Dominguez for her 11 years and 3 months of service in Performing Arts ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ms. Colleen Gabrimassihi, ASGCC President and Student Trustee Noted there had been a wide-range of welcome events conducted over the last couple of weeks to help new students feel comfortable and provide information for resources Events planned are a Blood Drive, Constitution Day and the GCC 90 th Anniversary BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ms. Yvette Davis, Member Congratulated all faculty advancing in rank and thanked all the dedicated faculty members Noted the Food Pantry is accepting and in need of donations Emphasized that any student who wishes to attend college at GCC has the right to do so Mr. Tony Tartaglia, Member No written report provided Congratulated all faculty advancing in rank Dr. Vahé Peroomian, Clerk No written report provided Congratulated all faculty advancing in rank Attended: o Academic Senate luncheon; congratulated Laura Matsumoto on receiving the William L. Parker Award for teaching excellence Ms. Ann Ransford, Vice President Congratulated all faculty advancing in rank Congratulated Laura Matsumoto on receiving the William L. Parker Award and thanked Ms. Rooney for her heartfelt presentation at the Academic Senate Congratulated David Rodriguez Planning to attend an upcoming CCCT Board meeting Met with Adam Schiff Dr. Armine Hacopian, President Congratulated all faculty advancing in rank Congratulated David Rodriguez Congratulated retirees announced

7 Regular Board Meeting September 12, BOARD OF TRUSTEES - continued Dr. Armine Hacopian, President Attended: o Academic Senate luncheon; congratulated Laura Matsumoto on receiving the William L. Parker Award for teaching excellence o GCC 90 th Anniversary Gala committee meeting Stressed the importance of supporting and continuing the DACA program and urged community members to contact local representatives for support BOARD OF TRUSTEES REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION No requests for information presented COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ANY SUBJECT No comments presented CLOSED SESSION At 5:59 p.m., Dr. Hacopian announced that the Board would move into Closed Session to consider Closed Session item No Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Agency Designated Representatives: Dr. David Viar and Dr. Anthony Culpepper Employee Organization: Glendale College Guild RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION The Board of Trustees reconvened in open session at 7:10 p.m. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION - ACTION - None ADJOURNMENT Dr. Hacopian adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Dr. Armine Hacopian, President Dr. Vahé Peroomian, Clerk Board of Trustees Regular Meeting, September 12, 2017 Minutes recorded by Debra Kallas, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/President and the Board of Trustees Minutes approved at the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting, October 17, 2017.