LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, January 11, 2006 1:00 p.m. Pierce College Performing Arts Building 6201 Winnetka Avenue Woodland Hills, California 91371 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District was called to order at 1:00 p.m. with President Sylvia Scott Hayes presiding. On roll call the following members were present: Kelly G. Candaele, Warren T. Furutani, Georgia L. Mercer, Sylvia Scott Hayes, Michael D. Waxman. Absent: Mona Field (arrived at 1:01 p.m.), Nancy Pearlman (arrived at 1:03 p.m.). Student Trustee Robyn M. Mims was present. Chancellor Darroch F. Young was present. (Trustee Field arrived at 1:01 p.m.) REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CLOSED SESSION AGENDA MATTERS President Scott Hayes stated that in accordance with The Ralph M. Brown Act, Ms. Fern Carter, a permanent classified employee assigned to the District Office as an Enterprise Resource Planning Specialist, has requested that she be allowed to speak at the public session of the Board of Trustees. Ms. Carter was present. Mr. Michael Shanahan, Associate Vice Chancellor, Employer Employee Relations, explained what should occur with respect to the disciplinary case. Ms. Camille Goulet, General Counsel, explained the process for dismissing a permanent classified employee. (Trustee Pearlman arrived at 1:03 p.m.) Mr. Shanahan summarized the charges against Ms. Carter. Ms. Carter addressed the Board regarding the charges against her. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Motion by Trustee Waxman, seconded by Trustee Field, to recess to Closed Session in accordance with The Ralph M. Brown Act and the Education Code. The Board will discuss the matters on the Closed Session agenda as posted and announced (see Attachment A). The Board will discuss two additional matters in Closed Session: 1. Allegations of discrimination by students and employees of Los Angeles Mission College; and 2. Direction to Mr. Larry Eisenberg, Dr. Adriana Barrera, and Dr. Jose Leyba as real property negotiators regarding any properties contiguous to or nearby Los Angeles Mission College. The other negotiating parties are the County of Los Angeles, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Pentecostal Assembly of Van Nuys, and the Syrian Church. Both terms and price will be discussed. APPROVED: 7 Ayes Minutes Regular Meeting 1 1/11/06 1:00 p.m.
The regular meeting recessed to Closed Session at 1:08 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District reconvened at 3:36 p.m. with President Sylvia Scott Hayes presiding. On roll call the following members were present: Kelly G. Candaele, Mona Field, Warren T. Furutani, Georgia L. Mercer, Nancy Pearlman, Sylvia Scott Hayes, Michael D. Waxman. Student Trustee Robyn M. Mims was present. Chancellor Darroch F. Young was present. Trustee Furutani offered the Opening Thoughts. Trustee Candaele led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. OPENING REMARKS President Scott Hayes expressed her appreciation to Dr. Thomas Oliver, Interim President, Pierce College, for hosting the Board meeting today. Dr. Oliver welcomed the Trustees to the college. He expressed his appreciation to the Board for supporting the Proposition A and AA Bonds. He acknowledged the faculty and staff from Pierce College who were in attendance. MINUTES Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Mercer, to approve the following minutes: Regular Meeting and Closed Session December 7, 2005 APPROVED: 7 Ayes REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS AT THE RESOURCE TABLE No reports. PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS (Category A) Proposed Actions Ms. Barbara Perkins addressed the Board regarding her concerns with respect to the decline in African American students at the District colleges, particularly at LAMC. Ms. Jacqueline Whatley addressed the Board with her concerns regarding the need for more Pan African Studies classes at LAMC. She noted that there is a low number of African American students at LAMC and expressed her concern that these students do not feel welcome at LAMC. Oral Presentations Ms. Norma Ramirez expressed her appreciation to Chancellor Young for opening the doors of communication for students. She indicated that in her role as Co Chair of the United for Education Coalition, she has been approached by various elected officials regarding the efforts for the expansion of LAMC. Mr. Cesar Miranda discussed the issue regarding the expansion efforts at LAMC. Minutes Regular Meeting 2 1/11/06 1:00 p.m.
Ms. Sharon Garrett expressed her concern regarding various troubling incidents involving faculty members, administrators, and students that have been occurring at LAMC and requested that the Board take action to resolve these issues. Mr. Daryl Smith expressed his concern regarding the hostile learning environment that currently exists at LAMC. He recommended that the administration at LAMC commit itself towards enhancing the effort to provide awareness and education for all members of the student body. Scheduled speaker Mr. Jose Desosa was not present. There was discussion regarding the concerns expressed by the public speakers and what the District can do to address these concerns. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MULTIPLE AGENDA MATTERS None. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BOARD The following reports to the governing board of the Los Angeles Community College District, considered as a part as if fully set forth hereto and certified copies of which are on file in the Office of the Board of Trustees, were presented by the Board of Trustees and action taken as indicated. Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session January 11, 2006 President Scott Hayes indicated that the Board is required to report certain activities after a Closed Session pursuant to The Ralph M. Brown Act. The Board reports that it took no actions required to be reported. Reports of Standing and Special Committees Trustee Pearlman reported on this morning s Infrastructure Committee meeting at which there were presentations regarding the design of the new LAHC Child Development Center and the renovation of the LAVC Theater Arts Building. She indicated that the District has received recognition for reaching an agreement with the Division of the State Architect (DSA). This agreement will expedite the process and permit the District to make appointments with the DSA office at which point the DSA will start working on the review of the District s Bond construction projects. Trustee Furutani reported on this morning s Legislation and Outreach Committee meeting at which there was discussion regarding the current state budget and the California Community College Initiative. He indicated that some of the Board members will be going to a conference in Sacramento later in January at which time they will discuss these issues with the state legislators. Com. No. BT1. Resolution Black History Month Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Candaele, to adopt Com. No. BT1. as follows: The following resolution is presented by Trustee Field: The month of February is officially designated as Black History Month. For over 400 years the presence of African Americans in the United States has had an undeniable and profound impact upon its cultural, political, and social institutions; and Minutes Regular Meeting 3 1/11/06 1:00 p.m.
RESOLVED, RESOLVED, For over 30 million people of African American descent, the designation and observation of February as Black History Month represents the nation's acknowledgment of the contributions and continuing role of African Americans within the United States; and Central to the role and history of African Americans is the acquisition of a thorough and meaningful education which will provide the tools to design and control their own destiny, both economic and political; and Current figures and statistics indicate that there are still some challenges to sustaining enrollments of African American students attending educational institutions, both pre and postsecondary; and The "avenue of equal opportunity access to education" has been the basic premise around which the community colleges of California have acquired support and credibility; now, therefore, be it That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District reaffirms its commitment to egalitarian principles inherent within the term "community colleges" by supporting and enhancing those services, programs, and courses which will encourage African Americans and other ethnic groups to enroll and attain their identified goals; and be it further That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District joins with the nation in celebrating February as Black History Month and encourages the District colleges and student organizations to promote cultural awareness by featuring various programs, exhibits, and other relevant activities and by participating in events sponsored by local communities. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Mims) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes Com. No. BT2. Resolution Lunar New Year (Trustee Waxman left at 4:31 p.m.) Motion by Trustee Furutani, seconded by Trustee Mercer, to adopt Com. No. BT2. as follows: The following motion is presented by Trustee Furutani: February ushers in the Lunar New Year of 4704 the Year of the Dog; and People born in the Year of the Dog are said to be honest and faithful to those they love but tend to worry too much and find fault with others; and The Lunar New Year is of great significance and represents a major celebration for China and other Asian people throughout the world; and The Lunar New Year represents a number of important traditional social, and cultural events, many of which have become customary to observe in the United States; and Immigration from Asian nations continues to be a source of population growth in the United States and provides a significant increase in the student population of the Los Angeles Community College District; and The celebration of the Lunar New Year is an occasion of reflection and thanksgiving; now, therefore, be it Minutes Regular Meeting 4 1/11/06 1:00 p.m.
RESOLVED, RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District does hereby offer its best wishes to all its students, staff, and constituents who observe the Lunar New Year; and be it further That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District encourages District colleges and student organizations to join the Lunar New Year celebration and promote cultural awareness by sponsoring art exhibits and cultural events and activities as well as by participating in the celebration of events sponsored by the colleges local communities. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Mims) ADOPTED: 6 Ayes Com. No. BT3. Resolution In Support of the Preschool for All Act Motion by Trustee Furutani, seconded by Trustee Mercer, to adopt Com. No. BT3. Trustee Furutani explained the purpose of the resolution. He indicated that there are some details that need to be reexamined. He recommended that the Board adopt this resolution with the caveat that there are still some issues that need to be reviewed. (Trustee Waxman returned at 4:33 p.m.) Trustee Field indicated that a question has arisen regarding the details of this initiative. There is some concern that the final version stated that public money could go towards private or profit preschools. She recommended the following amendment: The following resolution is presented by Trustee Furutani: By partnering with parents who are their children s first teachers, quality preschool programs prepare children to do their best by nurturing their social emotional, cognitive, linguistic, and physical development; enhancing their self confidence; and paving the way for a lifetime of learning; and During their K 12 years and beyond, children who attend quality preschool perform better on standardized achievement tests in reading and math; exhibit more positive behaviors in the classroom; and are more likely to graduate from high school, continue their education, and be more prosperous as adults; and Ensuring access to quality preschool opportunity for all 4 year olds whose parents choose to send them has proven to be one of the soundest educational and financial investments the public can make, providing demonstrated, significant, long term savings on the costs of special education, grade retention, welfare, and crime; and Preschool programs should be funded adequately in order to assure adherence to established standards of quality and to attract and keep professionals who are educated and compensated at levels comparable to those in California s K 12 system; be inclusive of children with special needs; be offered in culturally, ethnically, and linguistically appropriate settings; be clearly articulated with the K 12 system and programs serving younger children; be linked to full day, affordable early care and education programs to meet the needs of working families; and be subject to research based assessment to assure desired outcomes for children; and Minutes Regular Meeting 5 1/11/06 1:00 p.m.
RESOLVED, The Preschool for All Act furthers the early education goals outlined in the California Master Plan for Education completed by the Legislature in 2002; was drafted with the input of more than 100 groups and individuals representing business, organized labor, parents, teachers, and civil rights leaders; and helps deliver on the promise of equal opportunity for all; now, therefore, be it That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District enthusiastically supports the Preschool for All Act appearing on the June 2006 ballot with concern for appropriate implementation. Trustees Furutani and Mercer accepted this as a friendly amendment. Ms. Camille Goulet, General Counsel, offered the following substitute amendment: RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District enthusiastically supports the Preschool for All Act appearing on the June 2006 ballot with concern for appropriate implementation with appropriate measures for implementation. Trustee Pearlman spoke in opposition to tax money going to private schools and requested that the resolved paragraph be amended to indicate that the Board is not supporting this. Trustee Furutani indicated that the resolution could be postponed in order to review the details regarding the tax money. Ms. Goulet indicated that she would provide the Board with alternative language for the resolution. There being no objection, Com. No. BT3. was withdrawn until a future Board meeting. REPORTS FROM THE CHANCELLOR AND COLLEGE PRESIDENTS The following reports to the governing board of the Los Angeles Community College District, considered as a part as if fully set forth hereto and certified copies of which are on file in the Office of the Board of Trustees, were presented by Chancellor Young and action taken as indicated. Recognition of Heroic Acts at Pierce College Chancellor Young deferred to Dr. Oliver. Dr. Oliver discussed the incident in which Mr. Gurbux Singh, a resident of Chatsworth, suffered a heart attack during a Community Services badminton class in the Pierce College gymnasium on November 19, 2005. Mr. Mohammad Shariff, Community Services Assistant, administered CPR to Mr. Singh. The Sheriffs Office was contacted. Sheriff Michelle Roberts used the automated external defibrillator on Mr. Singh and was able to get a pulse. Subsequently, Mr. Singh had heart bypass surgery, is doing well, and is in attendance today. Mr. Singh expressed his gratitude to everyone who assisted in the quick response that saved his life. Mr. Shariff discussed the incident and expressed his appreciation to the other individuals who assisted with the life saving measures. Captain Roosevelt Blow, Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department, expressed his appreciation for the recognition of the Sheriff s Department for the services they provide in incidents such as this. Trustee Field inquired if all of the campuses have a defibrillator. Chancellor Young responded in the affirmative. Minutes Regular Meeting 6 1/11/06 1:00 p.m.
Trustee Field expressed her gratitude that this life saving equipment and the training to use it is available at all nine colleges. Trustee Pearlman emphasized the importance of everyone learning first aid. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS Matters Requiring a Majority Vote President Scott Hayes inquired if the Trustees have items that need clarification or separation for the vote. The Trustees discussed the following agenda items: Com. No. BF1. Budget and Finance Routine Report Trustee Field inquired as to how the District provides in kind matching when accepting state or federal funds. Chancellor Young responded that in some cases, there are existing District personnel involved in the programs. The portion of the salary they receive for working on a particular program is considered to be an in kind match. Com. No. BSD1. Business Services Routine Report Trustee Pearlman requested that Roman Numeral I. Ratify Professional Services Agreements Items D. (SAP Public Services, LLC) and F. (SAP Public Services, Inc.) be separated for the vote. With respect to Roman Numeral I. Ratify Professional Services Agreements Item D., Trustee Field inquired if this is part of how the crisis is being responded to and if the money is being spent as the District committed to spending it. Mr. Tony Tortorice, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology, responded in the affirmative. With respect to Roman Numeral I. Item E. as it relates to an amendment to an agreement with KPMG LLP to perform the annual audits on the District s financial transactions, Trustee Mercer inquired if the District is going out to bid for a new RFP for the next contract. Ms. Jeanette Gordon, Controller, responded in the affirmative. Com. No. BSD2. Ratifications for Business Services and Facilities Planning With respect to Item F. Service Agreements Agreement Number 4500065552 as it relates to an agreement with Zebra Entertainment to provide refreshments at ten employee retiree health fairs at a total cost of $7,000, Trustee Field inquired as to how many people attended the health fairs. Mr. Ken Takeda, Director, Business Services, responded that he does not have an exact number, but indicated that it was in the hundreds. With respect to Item F. Agreement Number 4500058193 as it relates to an agreement with Sprint PCS for airtime services for five cellular telephones, Trustee Field expressed her concern regarding the $7,700 cost for the five cellular telephones. Chancellor Young indicated that this is an increase of $1,300 to the existing agreement; it is not an additional $7,700. With respect to Item F. Agreement Number 4500061963 as it relates to an agreement to provide artwork and design services for the WLAC College Catalog, Trustee Field expressed her concern that nearly $20,000 is being spent rather than having students and faculty from the Art Department provide the artwork. Minutes Regular Meeting 7 1/11/06 1:00 p.m.
President Scott Hayes expressed her feeling that it would not be appropriate to burden the students and that the artwork should be done by professionals. With respect to Item F. Agreement Number 4500066476 as it relates to an agreement to create a strategic marketing plan for LAVC, Trustee Field inquired if the District is beginning an environmental scan of all the colleges and whether the District should wait until it has all the data before it starts marketing. Chancellor Young indicated that LAVC has experienced declining enrollment and as a result has had to bear the financial impact. He stated that Dr. Tyree Wieder, President, LAVC, will use the environmental scan information, but needs to start working on a strategic marketing plan immediately. Dr. Wieder indicated that the funding for this marketing plan is not being taken from the Program 100 budget but from other resources on the campus. Com. No. FPD1. Facilities Planning and Development Routine Report Proposition A and AA Projects Mr. Larry Eisenberg, Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Development, noted the following correction: IX. RATIFY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS B. Ratify Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 70136 with ARB, Inc. for additional designbuild services related to the relocation of the Child Development Center (CDC), which is located on the site of the new Olive Street Parking Structure, to a temporary facility at Los Angeles Trade Technical College at a cost of $100,000 $150,000.. With respect to Roman Numeral I. Authorize Professional Service Actions, President Scott Hayes requested clarification regarding the College Project Management (CPM) services for the East Los Angeles College South Gate Educational Center. Mr. Eisenberg indicated that the District has decided that Jacobs Facilities, Inc., which is the current College Project Manager (CPM) for ELAC, should also be the CPM for the South Gate facility. A contract is being created to reimburse Jacobs Facilities, Inc. for their services on the South Gate project. With respect to Roman Numeral VI. Authorize Personal Service Agreement as it relates to an agreement to provide a Historic American Building Survey (HABS) Level II report for the demolition of the Men s Gymnasium at LACC, Trustee Field inquired as to how this building can be deemed historic and whether it is a requirement of the EIR to provide this survey. Mr. Eisenberg responded that the EIR process identifies various issues including the question as to whether a particular building should be deemed historic. Due to the older status of LACC s buildings, it was decided to conduct the survey. With respect to Roman Numeral VII. Authorize Termination of Professional Service Agreements D. as it relates to the termination of an agreement with Ted Tokio Tanaka Architects to provide basic design services to the Physical Education fields and courts at LASC, Trustee Field inquired if this means that the project will not be conducted at all or if it will be performed by a different architect. Mr. Eisenberg responded that the District is in the process of selecting a design build team for this project and will incorporate the work that has already been done into the new process. Minutes Regular Meeting 8 1/11/06 1:00 p.m.
With respect to Roman Numeral II. Authorize Professional Service Agreements B. as it relates to an agreement to provide constructability review services for various projects at LASC, Trustee Mercer inquired if the entire three years of this agreement is for the design phase. Mr. Eisenberg responded that after the overall design review has been completed, individual packages will be released over a period of time that will be the basis for bidding. These will include an electrical package, a plumbing package, and a roofing package. With respect to Roman Numeral VII. Authorize Termination of Professional Service Agreements A. as it relates to the termination of an agreement with All Action Security to provide unarmed security patrol for the LACC Northeast Campus, Trustee Candaele inquired if this means that personnel will be added to the Sheriff s Department at LACC that could then cover the extra space or if already available resources are being diverted to that area. Mr. Eisenberg responded that the security patrol of the LACC Northeast Campus will be conducted periodically on a drive by basis. Com. No. FPD3. Ratify Binding of Environmental Liability Insurance for the Los Angeles Community College District s Property (AMERON) in South Gate, California and Authorize Payment of Insurance Premium Com. No. HRD1. Personnel Services Routine Actions Ms. Goulet noted the following amendment: IV. SUSPENSION OF PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE The three (3) days suspension of classified employee (EN773445), assigned to Los Angeles Pierce College as a permanent Gardening Supervisor, is based on the following causes: Withdrawn.. Com. No. ISD1. Approval of Noncredit Courses Com. No. ISD2. Approval of New Educational Programs/Certificates Com. No. ISD3. Ratification of Student Travel Com. No. ISD4. Approval of New Courses Com. No. ISD5. Approval of New Educational Programs/Certificates Com. No. ISD6. Approve Accreditation Self Studies Minutes Regular Meeting 9 1/11/06 1:00 p.m.
Accept Recommended Disposition of Correspondence President Scott Hayes entertained a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar Items as amended on Matters Requiring a Majority Vote with the exception of Com. No. BSD1. Roman Numeral I. Items D. and F., and with the limitation that the Student Trustee s vote shall not apply to HRD1., ISD3., and the Correspondence. Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Furutani, to adopt the Consent Calendar Items as amended on Matters Requiring a Majority Vote. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Mims) ADOPTED AS AMENDED: 7 Ayes Com. No. BSD1. Business Services Routine Report, Roman Numeral I. Items D. and F. I. RATIFY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS. D. Ratify an agreement with SAP Public Services, LLC to provide consulting support for maintenance of Financials, Purchasing, Payroll, Time, Technical Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) and HR related modules to be performed both on site and off site during the period January 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006 at a total cost not to exceed $225,000. F. Ratify an amendment to renew Agreement No. 4500011819 with SAP Public Services, Inc. for maintenance of mysap software, increasing the total contract amount from $5,248,191 to $5,650,106 from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, inclusive, for the sixth year of service, at a total additional cost of $401,912. Motion by Trustee Waxman, seconded by Trustee Field, to adopt Com. No. BSD1. Roman Numeral I. Items D. and F. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Abstain (Mims) ADOPTED: 6 Ayes (Candaele, Field, Furutani, Mercer, Scott Hayes, Waxman) 1 Abstention (Pearlman) Matters Requiring a Super Majority Vote Com. No. BF2. 2005 06 Budget Adjustments Com. No. FPD2. Adopt Resolution of Intent to Lease Space for Joint Occupancy for Development of Non Profit Recreational Partnership Program at Los Angeles Pierce College Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Waxman, to adopt Com. Nos. BF2. and FPD2. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Mims) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CHANCELLOR Com. No. CH1. Reconsider Motion for Permanent Expulsion and Adopt Motion for Expulsion Subject to Reconsideration Motion by Trustee Waxman, seconded by Trustee Field, to adopt Com. No. CH1. Minutes Regular Meeting 10 1/11/06 1:00 p.m.
Ms. Goulet noted the following amendment: Reconsider motion for permanent expulsion adopted on July 13, 2005 (Com. No. ISD6), File #1810 from Los Angeles Harbor College, and adopt motion for expulsion subject to reconsideration. As conditions for reconsideration, the student must complete 50 hours of community service as follows: 6. Address five high schools in the Spring of 2006. The amendment was accepted by the maker and seconder of the motion. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Mims) ADOPTED: 6 Ayes (Candaele, Field, Furutani, Mercer, Scott Hayes, Waxman) 1 No (Pearlman) Com. No. CH2. Suspend Board Rule Regarding Political Donations by the College and District Foundations Motion by Trustee Furutani, seconded by Trustee Field, to adopt Com. No. CH2. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Mims) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes NOTICE REPORTS AND INFORMATIVES Com. No. HRD/A. Notice Amend Board Rule 10308 Com. No. ISD/A. Notice Revise Student Discipline Form SD 5 part of Board Rule 91101, et. seq Com. No. ISD/B. Notice Revise Student Discipline Form SD 4 part of Board Rule 91101, et. seq Noticed by Chancellor Young. PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS (Category B) Oral Presentations None. Proposed Actions None. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INDICATIONS OF FUTURE PROPOSED ACTIONS Ms. Velma Butler, President, AFT College Staff Guild Los Angeles, reported that several months ago the AFT Staff Guild submitted a resolution to the Board of Trustees regarding a boycott of Coca Cola. She expressed her concern regarding the violent treatment of Coca Cola workers in Colombia, South America, and requested that the District take a stand against this by boycotting these products. There was discussion regarding the ramifications of boycotting Coca Cola products on the campuses because some of the colleges still have contracts with the vendors who provide these products. Ms. Butler expressed her concern regarding the District s use of taxpayers dollars to resolve employee disciplinary issues and requested that the Board help put a stop to this. Minutes Regular Meeting 11 1/11/06 1:00 p.m.
Ms. Butler expressed her concern that vacation and illness balances are still not appearing on employees check stubs. Ms. Gordon responded that SAP is still working on this issue and hopes to have it resolved shortly. Chancellor Young indicated that at some point, the District will have to commit to proceed with distributing the vacation and illness balance information even though it is not completely accurate. A communication would be sent to all employees warning them of the inaccuracy. A system would need to be created whereby employees can request the correct balances. Ms. Gordon indicated that the balances would be distributed by January 31, 2006. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Trustee Candaele, seconded by Trustee Field, to adjourn. Without objection, so ordered. APPROVED: 7 Ayes The regular meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. DARROCH F. YOUNG Chancellor and Secretary of the Board of Trustees By: Laurie Green Assistant Secretary to the Board APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Sylvia Scott Hayes President of the Board Date February 8, 2006 Minutes Regular Meeting 12 1/11/06 1:00 p.m.