GAVILAN JOINT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 p.m.    OPEN SESSION – 7:00 p.m.

 

Gavilan College, 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard

Student Center, Gilroy, CA

 

MINUTES

 

I.         CALL TO ORDER

      The meeting was called to order by Mark Dover at 6:00 p.m.

1.      Roll Call

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

 

2.      Recess to closed session

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

 

II.       OPEN SESSION 7:00 p.m.

1.      Call to Order

      The meeting was called to order by Mark Dover at 7:07 p.m.

 

2.      Oath of Office

      The Oath of office was given to Student Trustee Tim Holliday by Trustee Dover.

 

3.      Roll Call

      Laura Perry, Elvira Robinson, Deb Smith, Leonard Washington, Kent Child,

      Tom Breen, Mark Dover, Tim Holliday

 

      Dr. Steven M. Kinsella, President                   Diane Seelie, Professional Support Staff

      Joe Keeler, Vice President of                         Erin Crook, Academic Senate

      Angie Oropeza, Recording Secretary

 

      Others in Attendance:

      Susan E. Alonzo, Fran Lopez, Rachel Perez, Anne Ratto, Charlie Lanfranco, Lynn            Lockhart, Jo Anne Howell, Fran Lozano, Maria E. Alfaro, Sherrean Carr, Susan      Sweeney, David Cardinal, Jan Chargin, Bob Tanaka, Pablo Balancio

 

4.      Pledge of Allegiance

      Trustee Breen led the pledge of allegiance.

     

5.      Report of any action taken in closed session

      MSC (Smith/Perry) to approve public employment agreement with

      Dr. Steven Kinsella, President, for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2011.          The following provisions apply:  $225,000 base salary for fiscal year 2007-08, annual             increases of at least equal to the amount of base salary that are provided to other             educational administrators for three years out, a three percent increase in base salary   starting the fiscal year after the Coyote Valley site is approved as an education center.       All the provisions of the existing agreement remain in effect. 

 

6.      Ratify Public Employee Appointment Agreement, Superintendent/President

      MSC (Perry/Smith) to approve ratification of Public Employment Agreement,

      Dr. Steven Kinsella, Superintendent President.

 

7.      Consent Agenda

      MSC (Robinson/Child) to approve the consent agenda.

 

6.      Approval of Agenda

      MSC (Breen/Perry) to approve agenda with the following change:  move item III.2.O,         Landscape Master Plan, June 12, 2007, as the first item under III.2.

 

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

      None

 

8.Officers' Reports

 

(a)   Vice Presidents

      None

 

(b)   College President

Steven Kinsella thanked the Board for the contract increase and four-year extension.  He reported that there are a lot of activities continuing through the summer:  work on Coyote Valley, starting project work in San Benito, watching the State budget closely, and hiring full-time faculty.

 

(c)   Academic Senate

      Erin Crook reported that over the summer the Senate will be working on           recommendations made by the College of Choice Part-Timer Committee and on       ways to evaluate the 16-week calendar.

 

(d)  Professional Support Staff

      None

 

            (e)  Student Representative

      None

 

(f)   Board Member Comments

      Trustee Child thanked Fran Lozano for her work on “Art is Essential”.  Trustee             Breen recognized and welcomed incoming ASB President Diana Alfaro.  Trustee        Dover thanked the staff who participated in the interviews for the President’s    evaluation.  All the Board members welcomed Tim Holliday to the Board and       congratulated Dr. Steven Kinsella for his excellent work and leadership and           welcomed the opportunity to continue working with him.    

 

(g)  Board President

      Trustees congratulated staff on the great job with graduation ceremony. 

 

11.  Board Committee Reports

      None

 

 

12.  Information/Staff Reports

 

      (a)  Curriculum

            For information

 

      (b)  Sabbatical Leave Report

            Jo Anne Howell thanked the Board for approving her sabbatical.  Her sabbatical report included developing a student handbook on the online program which has been converted to a noncredit free class, a procedure for the evaluation of online instructors, and a plan for course development for the online program, including student services.  The complete report can be accessed at http://hhh.gavilan.edu/jhowell/sabbat06.html

 

      (c)  Institutional Effectiveness Report

            Steve reported that summaries of the programs reviewed were presented for                          information.  The complete reports and recommendations can be accessed on the              IEC website on the intranet. 

 

      (d)  Amendment to Administrative Procedures 6800, Policy for Children on Campus – First Reading

            Steve reported that there have been several situations on campus where children have been left unattended.  There was nothing specific in the current policies and procedures to address this issue.  This proposed procedure provides some specific guidelines and is presented for a first reading. 

 

      (e)  Global Studies Reality Tours

            Steve and Fran Lozano reported that the objective of the reality tours is for faculty                   to review and develop partnerships before students participate.  A more                           comprehensive report will be presented in the fall.  Trustee Child suggested that                     countries in Europe and Asia also be included.

 

III.   ACTION ITEMS

1.      Old Business

 

(a)  Ratification of Amendment to the Agreement by and Between the County of Santa Clara and Gavilan College for Educational Courses for the County’s Justice Training Program

      MSC (Breen/Perry) to ratify the amendment to the agreement between the County of Santa Clara and Gavilan College for Educational Courses for the County’s Justice Training Program.  Steve reported that it extends the end date for the training from March 1, 2007 to June 30, 2007 and changes the funding rate to 65% of Gavilan’s funding rate for FY 2006-07. 

 

2.      New Business

 

            (a)  Renewal of Term for Citizens’ Oversight Committee Member

                  MSC (Smith/Robinson) to approve a renewal of term for Douglas Marshall, Foundation representative, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30 2009. 

 

 

 

            (b)  Increase Rates for Child Development Center

                  MSC (Robinson/Washington) to approve the increased rates for the Child Development Center.

 

      *     (c)  Establish a “Retirement Board” to Review District’s Investments, Resolution No. 879

                  MSC (Child/Smith) to approve Resolution No. 879 on a roll call vote.   

 

            (d)  Amendment to Workability III Contract FY 2007-2008

                  MSC (Smith/Breen) to approve the Amendment to Workability III Contract
FY 2007-2008.

 

            (e)  Budget Adjustments

                  MSC (Robinson/Smith) to approve the budget adjustments.

 

            (f)   Authorize Transfer of Excess Funds to the Retiree Health Benefit Program, JPA

                  MSC (Breen/Perry) to approve the transfer of funds from the Unrestricted General Fund to the Retiree Health Benefit Funds, JPA.

 

            (g)  FY 2007-08 Tentative Budget

                  MSC (Smith/Child) to approve FY 2007-08 tentative budget.  The final budget will be presented at the September Board meeting. 

 

      *     (h)  Appropriations Limit for FY 2006-08, Resolution No. 878

                  MSC (Child/Smith) to approve Resolution No. 878 on a roll cal vote.

 

            (i)   Changes to Agreement with CSEA

                  MSC (Washington/Perry) to approve the changes to agreement with CSEA. 

  

      (j)   Changes to Agreement with GCFA

            MSC (Child/Robinson) to approve the changes to agreement with GCFA.  Trustee Child thanked all those involved in the negotiations process.    

 

      (k)  Compensation for Unrepresented Employees

            MSC (Perry/Smith) to approve compensation for unrepresented employees.

 

      (l)   Bookstore Contract

            MSC (Perry/Breen) to approve the bookstore contract.  Joe reported that request for proposals (RFP) were sent out.  Follett was the only one who responded.  The proposal includes an annual contribution to ASB of $15,000; textbook voucher scholarship contribution is $5,010 per year, approximately $70,000-$80,000 additional revenue to the student center complex based on the percentage of gross revenue.    

 

      (m)      Bid for Purchase of Cosmetology Instructional Equipment

            MSC (Breen/Washington) to approve bid for purchase of cosmetology instructional equipment.  Joe reported that an RFP was sent out and one proposal was received. 

 

 

 

 

      (n)  Disposition of Surplus Personal Property

            MSC (Perry/Robinson) to approve disposition of surplus personal property.

 

      (o)  Landscape Master Plan, June 12, 2007

            MSC (Breen/Washington) to approve the Landscape Master Plan, June 12, 2007.  It is a component of the Facilities Master Plan.  Bob Tanaka and Charlie Lanfranco gave an overview of the plan.  Joe reported that it ensures accessibility and elements can be done over time, in phases.  Phase I is an action item on this agenda (III.2.p).   

 

      (p)  Bid for Measure E Phase I Site Improvement Project

            MSC (Smith/Perry) to approve the bid for Measure E Phase I site improvement project.

 

*     (q)  Five-Year Capital Construction Plan and Final and Initial Project Proposals, Resolution Nos. 880 and No. 881

            MSC (Perry/Smith) to approve Resolution Nos. 880 and 881 on a roll call vote.  Resolution 880 authorizes a final project proposal for the library/media remodel.  Resolution 881 authorizes a number of initial project proposals to start the process.   

 

      (r)  Kitchell Project Assignment Amendment (PAA) – Gavilan Campus – Phase I Site Improvements

            MSC (Breen/Washington) to approve the Kitchell (PAA) Phase I Site Improvements. 

 

      (s)  BFGC Architect Planners, Inc. (BFGC) Amendment to Master Planning Agreement and Project Assignment Amendments (PAAs)

            MSC (Smith/Child) to approve amendment to Master Planning Agreement and PAAs.

 

      (t)   Campus Geologic Hazards Assessment

            MSC (Robinson/Smith) to approve the campus geologic hazards assessment.

 

      (u)  Various Capital Project Change Orders

            MSC (Washington/Smith) to approve the various change order requests relating to the interim housing phases.   

 

      (v)  Notices of Completion for Interim Housing Phase II Project

            MSC (Breen/Washington) to approve notices of completion for interim housing Phase II project. 

     

IV.  CLOSING ITEMS

1.      The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is July 10, 2007, Gavilan College, Student Center, North/South Lounges. 

 

2.      The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.

 

*Roll Call Vote