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RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT2323 North Broadway, Room #107

Santa Ana, California 92706

Monday, April 30, 2007

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGBOARD OF TRUSTEES

The meeting was called to order at 4:32 p.m. by Mr. John Hanna. Other members present were Dr. David Chapel, Mr. Brian Conley, Mr. Larry Labrado, Mr. Erik Santacruz, Ms. Lisa Woolery, and Mr. Phillip Yarbrough.

Administrators present during the regular meeting were Mr. John Didion, Mr. Peter Hardash, Dr. Eddie Hernandez, Jr., Dr. Erlinda Martinez, and Mr. Juan Vázquez.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Christina Romero, Director, College Advancement & Foundation, Santa Ana College.

Mr. Hanna asked for a moment of silence for prayer or meditation in memory of the untimely deaths of two elected officials who were friends of community colleges, Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald and former Assembly member Lou Papan.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

There were no public presentations.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

It was moved Mr. Yarbrough, seconded by Mr. Conley, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of April 16, 2007.

PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-03 IN RECOGNITION OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES’ WEEK (MAY 20-26, 2007)

Mr. Hanna asked Ms. Marti Reiter and Ms. Yolanda Ryan to the podium to represent the classified employees.

Mr. Hanna then read the resolution, which stated that classified professionals provide valuable services to the colleges and students, contribute to the establishment and promotion of a positive instructional environment, and serve a vital role in providing for the welfare and safety of RSCCD students.

Minutes Board of Trustees April 30, 2007

Also, classified professionals strive for excellence in all areas relative to the educational community.

On behalf of classified employees, Ms. Reiter thanked the board for the resolution and expressed appreciation for the classified professionals serving our district.

Mr. Hanna stated he considers classified employees a part of the same family as students, faculty and administrators. He thanked Ms. Reiter for her work with CSEA and individual classified employees thereby creating a better campus for students.

Mr. Conley expressed appreciation for the hard work classified employees perform and stated that classified employees are vital to the existence of the college.

Mr. Yarbrough expressed appreciation for the classified employees who are so vital to serving the students’ needs. He thanked Ms. Reiter and Ms. Ryan for their excellent management and representation of the classified staff.

Mr. Labrado thanked Ms. Reiter and Ms. Ryan for the great work they’ve done representing the classified staff.

Mr. Hanna asked if the resolution would be distributed to the classified employees in the district.

Dr. Hernandez said the resolution was the first step in a series of activities that will be taking place to honor the classified employees. He is very proud of the working relationship the district has with the classified staff. Dr. Hernandez began his educational career as a classified staff member. He thanked Ms. Reiter and Ms. Ryan for the work they have done on behalf of the classified staff.

CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

It was moved by Mr. Yarbrough, seconded by Mr. Labrado, and carried unanimously to approve the recommended action on the following items as listed on the Consent Calendar:

Affiliation Agreement Renewal: Coastal Communities Hospital - OTAThe board approved the agreement renewal with Coastal Communities

Hospital - OTA.

Affiliation Agreement: Rehabclinicis, Inc., d/b/a Novacare Rehabilitation - OTAThe board approved this agreement with Rehabclinicis, Inc., d/b/a Novacare


Rehabilitation - OTA.

Affiliation Agreement: Hallmark Rehabilitation GP, LLC/Windsor Healthcare - OTAThe board approved this agreement with Hallmark Rehabilitation GP,

LLC/Windsor Healthcare - OTA.


CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)

Affiliation Agreement Renewal: Catholic Healthcare West d/b/a St. John’s Regional Medical Center and St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital - OTAThe board approved this agreement with Catholic Healthcare West d/b/a St.

John’s Regional Medical Center and St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital - OTA

Affiliation Agreement: Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center - OTAThe board approved this agreement with Pomona Valley Hospital Medical

Center - OTA.

Fall 2006 Graduates (SCC)The board approved ratification of the recipients of the associate degrees and certificates for Fall 2006 as presented.

Payment of BillsThe board approved the payment of bills as submitted.

Purchase OrdersThe board approved the purchase order listing for the period March 11, 2007 through April 14, 2007.

Quarterly Financial Status Report (CCFS-311Q) for the Period Ending March 31, 2007

The board approved and authorized for submittal to the System Office the Quarterly Financial Status Report (CCFS-311Q) for the period ending March 31, 2007, as presented.

Award of Bid: Bid #1040/Track Resurfacing at Santa Ana CollegeThe board approved awarding Bid #1040 for Track Resurfacing at Santa Ana College to Atlas Track & Tennis in the amount of $198,100.

Cooperative Agreement with City of Santa Ana The board approved the Cooperative Agreement with the City of Santa Ana as presented, and authorized the Vice Chancellor of Business Operations and Fiscal Services to sign the agreement and immediately disburse funds.

Architect Contract: Final Project Proposal for Fine & Performing Arts Center at Santiago Canyon CollegeThe board approved the standard County of Orange, Schools Legal Services Agreement with tBP Architecture to provide design and engineering services for the Performing Arts Center.

ROC/Rhapsody Software Printer Licenses


The board approved and authorized for submittal to the System Office for the purchase of 100 Rhapsody licenses from ROC Software.

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.)

Final Renewal of Contract for Bid #961/Floor CoveringThe board approved renewal of the floor covering contract (Bid #961) with Progressive Floor Covering, Inc. for the period January 1 through December 31, 2007.

Resource Development Items for Approval The board approved the budgets, and authorized the chancellor, or his designee, to enter into the related contractual agreements on behalf of the district:

- Enrollment Growth for Nursing Associate Degree Nursing $40,795Programs – Year 1 - Augmentation (SAC)

- Regional Health Occupations Resource Center (RHORC), $ 800NCLEX RN Prep Curriculum Revision Grant (SAC)

- Kinder Connect (OEC) $20,000

INFORMATIVE REPORTS

Dr. Eddie Hernandez (Chancellor)

Dr. Hernandez reported the district is continuing to pursue safety as a priority in light of the recent tragic events in the country. He and staff are reviewing a draft of emergency preparedness plans and will be presenting it to the board and college community at a future date. Dr. Hernandez stated that communication is vital in an emergency situation and staff are researching the most effective means of communication.

Dr. Hernandez stated that public television will be broadcasting across the United States a documentary on community colleges entitled “Discounted Dreams, High Hopes, and Harsh Realities of America’s Community Colleges.” This documentary will include enrollment patterns throughout the United States and a variety of other topics. Dr. Hernandez commented that the public may have questions after viewing the broadcast; therefore, district staff is planning on viewing the documentary and preparing answers to questions that may arise as a result of it. Dr. Hernandez is not sure of the time or station on which the documentary will be broadcast.

Dr. Hernandez indicated he is to be interviewed tomorrow for national public radio on the district’s role in English instruction and community colleges issues.

Dr. Hernandez reported that he and staff attended local meetings with State Chancellor Mark Drummond this week. He stated the discussions included budgetary and negotiation items, including prison funding, health issues, income being received in the state budget, and reducing


areas of the budget relating to growth money and other areas. As more information is made available it will be forwarded to the board.

Dr. Hernandez stated there have been discussions regarding possible changes in Title 5 regulations which may negatively impact the district if implemented. He will continue to work with the state chancellor and CEOs statewide on these changes and keep the board informed.

Dr. Hernandez announced that the district foundation has recently taken action to affiliate with the National Hispanic Business Women Association (NHBWA) at the association’s request. As part of this affiliation, a NHBWA board member will represent the association as a board member on the district foundation board. Dr. Hernandez welcomes having business members on the district’s foundation board.

Mr. Juan Vázquez (President – Santiago Canyon College)

Mr. Vázquez thanked board members and staff for attending SCC’s annual golf tournament. He stated preliminary estimates indicated SCC raised $25,000 at the golf tournament, proving to be the most attended and most beneficial tournament to date. Mr. Vázquez thanked SCC staff, including Patti Cole, who returned on an interim basis to help organize the event. The money raised will be used towards scholarships for SCC athletes.

Mr. Vázquez distributed an invitation from State Chancellor Mark Drummond and Barbara Halsey, Executive Director of the California Workforce Investment Board, to a meeting on apprenticeship programs that SCC is hosting on May 21. There are four forums the state chancellor’s office is conducting, and this is the only forum being conducted in Southern California. The event is intended to encourage and assist local employers with start-up apprenticeship programs and fill planned retirements in the areas of construction, water utility, public works and related jobs. It will also help local workforce investment boards refer clients to existing apprenticeship programs to help them fill openings. Mr. Vázquez indicated SCC has the largest apprenticeship program in California.

Mr. Vázquez distributed tickets to board members to attend the City of Orange Chamber of Commerce Business Expo that will be held on Thursday, May 10, in Orange.

Mr. Vázquez indicated the second edition of the Orange magazine has at least 6 references to the college and a district advertisement for classes.

Mr. Vázquez discussed various upcoming events at SCC.

Dr. Erlinda Martinez (President – Santa Ana College)

Dr. Martinez reported that SAC had a great season in baseball with an overall record of 28-12 and a conference record of 15-5. She indicated the freshman shortstop is one game away from tying the consecutive game-hitting streak in the history of the college. The record is 30; he


is at 29. The women’s softball team ended the season with a record of 25-19 and a conference record of 11-10. The team is waiting to hear if it is invited to compete in the playoffs.

Dr. Martinez reported that Centennial Education Center staff and SAC’s Outreach Office hosted a Citizenship Day on April 28 that was very successful. They served over 2,000 people by answering questions and assisting with completing various forms. Dr. Martinez stated that representatives from Univision and a local radio personality were in attendance.

Dr. Martinez discussed various upcoming events at SAC.

Dr. Martinez stated that as a result of the Associated Student Government completing its elections, next year Maximina Guzman will serve as president. She indicated the colleges are currently in the process of selecting a new student trustee.

Dr. Martinez reported that SAC’s Vice President Norm Fujimoto attended the recent AACC event in Florida where actor Robert David Hall, SAC alumni, received a national alumni award. Mr. Hall shared that after a less than stellar year at UCLA, he enrolled at SAC, worked on the school paper and had his first of many life-changing experiences. He thanked the teacher who gave him an F on an exam because he was late to class; he said he’s never been late to a job or audition since.

Dr. Martinez shared that Ms. Arline Radillo Greene, an alumni who set up a scholarship in honor of her father, recently added $100,000 to her father’s scholarship program. Ms. Greene has been a consistent donor and strong supporter of the college and students. Dr. Martinez showed the board a copy of the check and thanked Ms. Greene for her generous contribution.

On behalf of the board Mr. Hanna expressed thankfulness for such a generous contribution.

Ms. Meg Rothi (Student President – Santiago Canyon College)

Ms. Rothi reported that student elections will be held May 7-10 for new positions for next year, proposed constitutional amendments and the student representation fee. In order for students to become informed on those events, the student government officers will host a town forum on May 2.

Ms. Rothi announced that Springfest and Asian Pacific Heritage Month events will be combined and celebrated on May 14-17.

Ms. Rothi stated that some of the bi-monthly video announcements students have been working on have had to be redone; it is hopeful they will be ready for release next week.

Ms. Rothi reported that the Senate passed a resolution to support a non-smoking quad recently.


Ms. Rothi indicated the programming board is researching structural changes, possibly discontinuing individual titles and becoming one programming board.

Ms. Rothi invited the board to the ASB banquet on June 7 and indicated invitations will be forthcoming.

Ms. Rothi had hoped the student lounge would be open by the end of the year but problems have occurred. It is hopeful the lounge will be open in the summer or the beginning of the fall semester.

Ms. Rothi indicated the ASB is in the process of creating the summer budget committee.

Ms. Rothi commented that the ASB is anticipating ways to prepare new student officials for next year’s activities.

Ms. Rothi reported that she, two other students and her advisors attended the State Students for California Community Colleges General Assembly this past weekend. She indicated it was a successful meeting and the following resolutions were passed: Student and Legislative Health Service Fees, Pell grant Tuition Sensitivity, Student Aid, Financial Aid, Mandatory Assessment, Course Withdrawal policies, Course Curriculum Addressing Financial Planning and Practical Life Skills, Talloires Declaration and State and Local Sustainability. It was very interesting to see the California community colleges discuss issues of concern affecting their respective students.

Mr. Hanna thanked Ms. Rothi for her report and asked her for a copy of the resolutions she spoke of. Ms. Rothi indicated she would forward them via email. Mr. Hanna asked if she had the language on the student fee. Ms. Rothi said she did not have the exact language in front of her but it’s a $1 mandatory fee that goes towards dealing with legislative issues; furthermore, the fee is well-defined and limited in the education code.

Mr. Ernesto Alonso (Student President – Santa Ana College)

Mr. Alonso reported that as a result of the elections last week, Maximina Guzman will be serving as president and Steve Anticona as vice president for the next academic year. Students also voted to revise the constitution to reflect a 2.0 GPA requirement for all ASG members. He indicated the students did not place the student representation fee on the ballot since it is a mandatory fee.

Mr. Alonso reported that the Earth Day event was successful. There were Cal State Long Beach representatives who were distributing pamphlets and sweatshirts with information that reflected environmental issues.

Mr. Alonso indicated that the students are preparing for a Cinco de Mayo event, a student appreciation day and a budget meeting. He stated applications for the work-for-your-books program will be available this month for summer school classes.


Mr. Hanna thanked Mr. Alonso for his report.Mr. Erik Santacruz (Student Trustee)

Mr. Santacruz reported that he met with SAC bookstore manager, Jared Ceja, to discuss the conference Mr. Ceja had attended regarding textbooks. Mr. Santacruz indicated a date had not yet been determined for a formal meeting regarding solutions to the rising costs of textbooks. It has been difficult to set a date that SAC and SCC representatives are both able to attend.

Mr. Santacruz indicated he has been helping students interested in applying for the student trustee position as today is the deadline for applications at both campuses.

Mr. Santacruz left at this time due to a test obligation.

Dr. Jeff McMillan (Academic Senate President – Santa Ana College)

Dr. McMillan spoke to the resolution passed tonight expressing appreciation for the classified staff. Describing the importance of classified staff, he planned on providing a copy of a resolution that the senate recently passed, but the classified staff person who would have supplied a copy of it was not at work today. Dr. McMillan explained the resolution asked the state to investigate textbook costs while maintaining the faculty’s right to select the best textbook for the students’ learning purposes. Dr. McMillan stated faculty expressed concern that a less expensive textbook might compromise the value of the textbook, although it has never been experienced in the district. Dr. McMillan will forward a copy of the resolution to the board.

Dr. McMillan reported that for quite a while faculty has sought to bring back a position that was eliminated due to budget cuts years ago. Today he is happy to report that Char Carrera has accepted the position of faculty development coordinator. She will begin this summer.

Ms. Rosi Enriquez (Academic Senate President – Santiago Canyon College)

Ms. Enriquez announced the senate’s new officers for the 2007-2008 academic year are Leah Freidenrich, vice president, and incumbent Morrie Barembaum, secretary/treasurer. Ms. Enriquez noted she has one more year to serve as president.

Ms. Enriquez reported the senate is working on completing the election of senators, discussing faculty development and presenting the fall semester calendar.

Ms. Enriquez reported the senate has obtained an exceptional program entitled the “On-Course Workshop.” The August 10 & 21 program comes highly recommended from faculty and will be made available to 50 participants.

Mr. Hanna thanked both academic presidents for their reports.


CLOSED SESSION

It was agreed to adjourn to closed session at 5:09 p.m.

RECONVENE

The board reconvened at 5:56 p.m.

Mr. Hanna announced that the board discussed the following topics in closed session: personnel items including employees as listed on the Human Resources dockets and potential litigation.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

There were no public presentations.

APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC PERSONNEL

It was moved by Mr. Yarbrough, seconded by Mr. Labrado, and carried unanimously to approve the academic personnel docket with the attached addendum.

APPROVAL OF CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

It was moved by Mr. Yarbrough, seconded by Mr. Labrado, and carried unanimously to approve the classified personnel docket with the attached addendum.

BOARD TRAVEL/CONFERENCES

It was moved by Mr. Yarbrough, seconded by Mr. Labrado, and carried unanimously to approve the submitted list of requested conferences and travel by board members.

APPROVAL OF NON-CREDIT INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR FOR 2007/2008

It was moved by Mr. Yarbrough, seconded by Mr. Labrado, and carried unanimously to approve the Non-Credit Instructional Calendar for 2007/2008.

CONTINUING EDUCATION FACULTY ASSOCIATION (CEFA) INITIAL BARGAINING PROPOSAL TO THE RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

It was moved by Mr. Yarbrough, seconded by Mr. Labrado, and carried unanimously to accept this bargaining proposal and schedule a public hearing for May 14, 2007.


QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2007

This report was presented to the board for information purposes.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS OF THE CHANCELLOR

Mr. Yarbrough left at this time.

Mr. Labrado reported he had a great time at SCC’s golf tournament.

Mr. Labrado attended SAC’s Nursing and newly remodeled skills/simulation and computer labs on April 23 and was very impressed. He encouraged board members to visit the nursing department and thanked the nursing staff for a job well done.

Mr. Labrado reported he and Mr. Hanna had a tour of the Santa Ana Jail and lunch with Chief Paul Walters today.

Ms. Woolery indicated because she is proud of this district, she would like to display a license plate holder from either college on her new car.

Mr. Conley reported that he attended the Open House at Assemblyman Jose Solorio’s office.

Dr. Chapel reported that he read a newspaper article today regarding a special program regarding Irvine Valley College enrolling high school students. Dr. Hernandez commented that RSCCD has had this program in effect for a while and may have served as a model for IVC.

Dr. Chapel recently attended a meeting regarding the placing of communication television devices at gathering areas as a means of presenting information to the public. In light of the recent tragic events in Virginia, he suggested placing a closed network television communication system made available by Community Communication Network (CCN) on the Board Facilities Committee agenda for discussion. Dr. Chapel realizes for emergency purposes there needs to be several ways of contacting a lot of people at the same time, but also realizes when there is not an emergency; this kind of communication would be useful to notify the public of upcoming events. He stated it is similar to the digital marquee at SAC.

Mr. Hanna asked Mr. Labrado if this topic could be placed on the next Board Facilities Committee agenda; Mr. Labrado agreed.

Dr. Chapel reminded trustees of the recent board action to nominate Dr. Eddie Hernandez for the CEO Award for Outstanding Performance. He indicated that he will be writing a letter of support and asked board members to sign. Dr. Chapel asked if electronic signatures were on file for each board member. The board offered to sign their names to create electronic signatures after tonight’s meeting.


Mr. Amezcua reported the lunch meeting the district hosted with Supervisor Janet Nguyen went well. He is hopeful Supervisor Nguyen becomes more involved with the Rancho district since most of Rancho’s district lies within her district. Mr. Amezcua commented that it might be possible to have her play a role on the board’s next advisory committee meeting.

Mr. Amezcua recently attended the Santa Ana Early Prevention and Intervention Commission for the City of Santa Ana. He plans on supplying information from the commission in regards to how and what impact the commission will have with the district and youth organizations.

Mr. Amezcua was pleased to see board members attend the Conquista America Scholarship Awards banquet where he was asked to serve as master of ceremonies. He stated it was a wonderful accomplishment for Conquista America on its first venture. It awarded full four-year scholarships to 16 students in Santa Ana. Mr. Amezcua indicated Vice President Sara Lundquist gave a great presentation on behalf of SAC.

Mr. Amezcua attended the district foundation meeting and was very impressed with its membership. He complimented the chancellor on successfully recruiting people from the business community to participate in the foundation. Mr. Amezcua stated the chancellor presented a progress report on the district’s capitol campaign process and discussion ensued as to the future developments and possible bonds that may be of interest to the foundation. Mr. Amezcua reported a student recognition scholarship program was approved at the foundation meeting. He noted students and their parents have enjoyed this type of event at past board meetings. Mr. Amezcua reported progress was made in reviewing the long-term direction of the Garden Grove project.

Mr. Amezcua indicated he recently returned from visiting Presidente Calderón in Mexico and was very impressed. He is hopeful Presidente Calderón will visit the district in the future.

Ms. Woolery asked to be notified of the next Board Facility Committee meeting since she has evaluated CCN as part of her job.

Mr. Hanna announced the community college funding initiative has qualified for the February 2008 ballot. He indicated if this initiative passed there would be a substantial increase of money for the district and it would remove us from the K-12 umbrella when it comes to Prop 98 monies.

Mr. Hanna reported that he and Mr. Labrado toured the Santa Ana jail and saw where SAC classes are held as part of the inmate education program. He indicated the jail is a 400+ bed facility that makes over a $1 million profit per year for the city of Santa Ana by its efficiency and by taking over federal prisoners. Mr. Hanna indicated Chief Walters’ staff has had a lot of emergency response training and offered his services in assuring students and staff at the colleges of the City of Santa Ana’s preparedness for any tragedy.


Mr. Hanna asked for more information on the Title 5 proposed changes.

Dr. Hernandez stated there were three major issues in the Title 5 proposed changes: 1) The changes would require our district to ask permission from other community colleges to offer any program outside of our district. This proposed change would have major implications for the district apprenticeship, fire programs, academies, and jail programs. 2) There is a separate regulation that would deal with the amount of hours in granting units. This would have a significant effect in reducing our income. 3) There is a proposed change to have a high school diploma exam for the district’s high school program. This would not have any significant effect as the district already has plans to implement this change.

Mr. Hanna asked where these changes originated.

Dr. Hernandez answered that the changes were being considered by the state chancellor’s office as the result of the passage of SB361.

Mr. Hanna requested a briefing paper with talking points regarding this issue be forwarded to board members since several of the district’s trustees are attending a CCLC Annual Trustee Conference in San Francisco this weekend.

Mr. Hanna attended Assemblyman Jose Solorio’s Open house and learned of a prison bill Mr. Solorio authored. He asked the chancellor for a copy of the bill to see if it applies to county jails as well as state prisons.

Mr. Hanna complimented the SAC Bookstore. He stated every time he goes on campus the bookstore staff encourages him to purchase an item in the bookstore. Mr. Hanna stated that the bookstore currently has a very nice license plate holder. He has a SCC license plate cover on the front of his car and a SAC license plate cover on the back of his car, and rotates them every year.

Mr. Hanna indicated he is looking forward to receiving the resolution Dr. McMillan referred to. He stated he would never support imposing mandatory book selection on the faculty. It is hopeful there will be information to provide voluntary suggestions for faculty to use books from publishers that hold down costs but still give faculty the opportunity to select the best book. Mr. Hanna commented that is one of the reasons when the issue of textbooks is brought up, the board suggests faculty be involved in discussions.

Mr. Hanna asked for a copy of the May revise figures to be sent to the board.

Mr. Hanna indicated he attended the meeting with Supervisor Janet Nguyen that other board members had attended and thought it was a very good meeting.

Mr. Hanna and Mr. Chapel attended a meeting with the chancellor and Senator Lou Correa. Mr. Hanna thought the meeting went well.


Mr. Hanna is pleased that the City of Santa Ana has accepted $100,000 as the district’s share of street improvements and agreed to expedite the Bristol/Washington intersection.

NEXT MEETING

The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, May 14, 2007, at the District Office, 2323 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, California.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mr. Hanna declared this meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

_______________________________________Eddie Hernandez, Jr., Ed.D.Chancellor

Approved: _________________________________Clerk of the Board

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