GAVILAN JOINT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tuesday, January 9, 2007

CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 p.m.

OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.

 

MINUTES

 

I.    CALL TO ORDER

      Meeting call to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

      1.   Roll Call

Trustees:  Mark Dover, Kent Child, Elvira Robinson, Laura Perry, Leonard Washington, Tom Breen, Deb Smith

 

      2.   Recess to closed session

            The Board recessed to closed session at 6:00 p.m.

 

II.    OPEN SESSION

      1.   Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 7:27 p.m.

 

      2.   Roll Call

Trustees: Mark Dover, Kent Child, Elvira Robinson, Laura Perry, Leonard Washington, Tom Breen, Deb Smith, Jesse Sandow, Student Trustee

 

Dr. Steven M. Kinsella, President                                          

Joe Keeler, Vice President, Administrative Services             Diana Seelie, Professional Support Staff

John Pruitt, Vice President (Interim), Student Services

Suzanne Bulle, Recording Secretary

 

Others in Attendance: Sherrean Carr, Ron Hannon, Fran Lopez, Anne Ratto, Susan Alonzo, Rachel Perez, Susan Sweeney, Michael G. Smith, Matt Escover

 

      3.   Pledge of Allegiance

            Student Trustee Sandow led the pledge of allegiance.

     

      4.   Report of any action taken in closed session

            No action taken in closed session

 

5.      Consent Agenda

MS (Perry/Smith) unanimously carried to approve consent agenda.

           

6.      Approval of Agenda

MS (Perry/Child) unanimously carried to approve agenda.

 

7.      Comments from the Public – This is a time for the public to address the Board.

Mike Smith, Hollister resident and San Benito County Planning Commissioner, read a statement asking the Gavilan Board of Trustees to direct Gavilan staff to contact county staff and city staff members to schedule a public forum or series of forums at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall in Hollister within next 90 days.  The goal would be to facilitate and organize a visualization of the new college campus and its location.  There should be no limitations on capital, landmass, obstacles or mitigates.  Mr. Smith thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak and its consideration.

 

8.      Officers’ Reports

 

Vice Presidents

John Pruitt reported that the enrollment is a little behind last year’s at this time.  There are marketing strategy discussions taking place in case enrollment drops.  Departments are receiving training for the ERP system.

 

Joe Keeler provided an update on construction and parking.  The Board Facilities Committee will meet on Jan. 16 to discuss landscaping and lighting.  The auditors have requested that the audit reports be presented at the Feb. board meeting.

 

College President’s Report

Steve reported that the Accreditation Team be on the campus March 6-8.  The final exit meeting is scheduled for March 8, at 2:00 p.m.  There are 9 team members; the Accreditation Commission is still looking for two more members.  The Self Study report is at the printer. Steve reported that he is participating on a panel for an ACE Fellows Seminar on Jan. 10 at DeAnza College.

 

Academic Senate

No representative present

 

Professional Support Staff

Diana Seelie, reported on the CSEA elections:  President, Bonnie Donovan, Vice President Diana Seelie, Secretary, Dena Kehler, Treasurer, Katie Day.

 

Student Representative

Student Trustee Sandow, on behalf of the students, wished everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

 

   Board Member Comments

Trustee Smith reported that a friend had a good experience at Gavilan and acknowledged the customer service on campus by Lynda Nolan Kerr, financial aid, admissions and records and assessment office.

 

Trustee Breen attended oath of office ceremony in Hollister for the San Benito Board of Supervisors.

 

Board President

   No report

 

9.      Board Committee Reports

The Facilities Committee will meet on Jan. 16.

     

10.     Information/Staff Reports

(a)    Curriculum

Presented for information

 

(b)  Sabbatical Leave Requests

      Steve reported that the administration would make a recommendation and present it to the Board in Feb.

 

 

 

      (c)  Mid Year Budget Report

Joe reported that he, John and Steve will be attending a Budget Workshop in Sacramento on Friday.

 

      (d)  Community Education Schedule

Trustee Breen stated that the schedule was well done, attractive and interesting.  The Board Community Education Committee will be meeting to get an update on the community education program.

 

III.      ACTION ITEMS

1.   New Business

(a)  Board Representative for the County Committee Election

Trustee Washington volunteered to serve again.  MS (Child/Perry) unanimously carried to appointment Trustee Washington as the board representative to the County Committee Election.

 

(b) CCCT Board Election - 2007

      No nominations were submitted.

 

(c)   Child Development Center Contract - #CCTR-6418 Amendment 01, General Child Care & Development Programs, Project #43-6947-00-6

MS (Breen/Smith) unanimously carried to approve the child development center contract.

                 

(d)  One-Time Funding Recommendations

      MS (Smith/Child) with correction on the number or dollar amount of the white boards unanimously carried to approve one-time funding recommendations.  The softball scoreboard will be installed once the contract with the City of Gilroy has ended in August.

 

Joe indicated that there are five different categories; this recommendation takes care of
three (Career Tech/Scheduled Maintenance/Instructional Equipment allocations).  The last two will come to the Board in the next few months.

 

(e)   Budget Adjustments

MS (Perry/Washington) unanimously carried to approve budget adjustments.

                 

(f)   Academic Calendar FY 2007-2008

MS (Robinson/Child) unanimously carried to approve the academic calendar.

 

(g)  FY 07/08 Budget Calendar

MS (Perry/Washington) with correction to date of board approval to Jan. 9 unanimously carried to approve budget calendar.

 

(h)  Non-Resident Tuition and Capital Outlay Fee

Joe reported that the President’s Council approved the recommendation.  MS (Breen/Child) unanimously carried to approve option 2 recommendation on non-resident tuition and capital outlay fee.

 

i.    Revision to BFGC Architect Planners, Inc. (BFGC) Master Planning Agreement

MS (Child/Smith) unanimously carried to approve revision to master planning agreement. Trustee Child acknowledged and read the site analysis statement.

 

j.    Change Order No. 2 Boiler Replacement Project, Resolution No. 867

      MS (Smith/Robinson) unanimously carried to approve resolution no. 867 on a roll call vote.

 

 

k.   Change Order No. 1 Infrastructure Project, Resolution No. 868

      MS (Perry/Smith) unanimously carried to approve resolution no. 868 on a roll call vote.

 

l.    Agreements for Division of State Architect (DSA) Inspection Services - Interim Housing Phase I and Phase II Projects

      MS (Child/Smith) unanimously carried to approve agreements.

 

m.  Agreement for Testing and Inspection Services - Interim Housing Phase I and Phase II Projects        

      MS (Smith/Child) unanimously carried to approve agreement.

 

n.   Bid for Measure E Swing Space Phase II Site Work Project

      MS (Perry/Sandow) unanimously carried to approve bid.

 

o.   Bid for Measure E Demolition Work Occupational Education Building Area Project

      MS (Sandow/Smith) unanimously carried to approve bid.

 

IV.  CLOSING ITEMS

1.A special board meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, Gavilan College, Student Center.

2.The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is February 13, 2007, Gavilan College, Student Center.

3.Meeting adjourned 8:02 p.m.