Feb 2010 Minutes
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Santa Fe College District Board of Trustees Minutes of Board Meeting Held February 16, 2010 Blount Downtown Center, Gainesville, Florida Members present: Winston J. Bradley, Glenna F. Brashear, Robert C. Hudson, G. Thomas Mallini, Arley W. McRae, Richard C. Solze, Jr., Evelyn T. Womack Member absent: Bessie G. Jackson Chair Evelyn T. Womack called the regular meeting of the District Board of Trustees of Santa Fe College to order at 4:05 p.m. at the Blount Downtown Center in Gainesville, Florida. Chair Womack then asked for a moment of silence for two past board members who are very ill, Colonel Harry Hatcher, Jr., and Mr. Ronald A. Carpenter. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed. Action was taken on the agenda items as indicated on the attached summary sheets. Upon unanimous consent of the board, and for good cause found by the board chair, the February 16, 2010, board agenda was amended as follows: ADDED: Item 7.7 - Resolution in Honor of Ronald A. Carpenter, Former Board of Trustee Member Trustee Mallini was delayed in arriving, joining the meeting during item 2.1. President Sasser recognized Dr. Paul Hutchins, Dean for Educational Centers and Economic Development, for involvement with the University of Florida’s Innovation Hub and also noted his success as described in the recent article in The Gainesville Sun regarding the Heart of Florida Healthcare Summit III. Dr. Hutchins thanked Dr. Sasser and the board and noted that the Blount Center was off to a good start for spring 2010 with 1,100 plus students, including 373 African- Americans and 112 Hispanics. He added the center is offering I-link classes, which include two sections of Music Appreciation and one section of Introduction to Theater. He gave a brief history on how the Blount Advisory Board was founded to help improve the relationships with the surrounding community. He added that the advisory board holds quarterly meetings and has a new chair, Mr. John Alexander, the Educational Coordinator for the Reichert House. He noted that members of the advisory board are great ambassadors for Santa Fe. President Sasser mentioned that Trustee Bradley originated the idea to form the advisory committee. Dr. Hutchins then introduced Mr. Dug Jones, Assistant Vice President for Economic Development, to discuss the Center for Innovation and Economic Development (CIED). Mr. Jones noted that the facility has been improved, including the addition of a catering preparation area. The small business incubator at the CIED continues to assist small startup businesses. One that graduated recently and moved to the Sid Martin Incubator is Applied Food Technologies. Also, he noted that the plans for the University of Florida’s Innovation Hub are moving forward. This 45,000 square foot building is scheduled to open in August 2011 in what is now the parking area of Shands at AGH (Alachua General Hospital). The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Evelyn T. Womack Jackson N. Sasser Chair Secretary to the Board The District Board of Trustees Santa Fe College, Florida Board Meeting of February 16, 2010, at 4 p.m. Blount Downtown Center Agenda Adoption of Agenda Agenda Item: 1.1 418.483, 09-10 1. General Functions Pledge of Allegiance 1.1 Adoption of Agenda for Board Meeting of February 16, 2010 1.2 Approval of Board Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2010, and Minutes of Emergency Meeting of January 27, 2010 2. Information Items 2.1 President’s Report 2.2 Renewal of Standard Tech Prep Articulation Agreements with the School Boards of Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, and Levy Counties 3. Consent Items Personnel 3.1 Contract Staff (Faculty) 3.2 Contract Staff (Administrative and Professional) 3.3 Community and Continuing Workforce Education Contract Staff 3.4 Career Service Staff Contracts, Grants 3.5 Amendment #2 to the Agreement for Collection of Recyclables - The Arc of Alachua County 3.6 Agreement with University of Florida for Student Internship - Athletics 3.7 Women’s Giving Circle -- Grant Finance/Business Affairs Items 3.8 Warrants Issued for January 2010 3.9 Report of Purchases for January 2010 4. Human Resources 4.1 Continuing Contracts for 2010-2011 5. Facilities Items 5.1 Approval of Facilities Master Plan Board Agenda February 16, 2010 Page 2 6. Finance/Business Affairs Items 6.1 Fund 1 (Current Unrestricted) Revenue and Expenditure Report as of January 31, 2010 6.2 Colonel Harry M. Hatcher, Jr., Property Survey 10-05 6.3 Report of Investments, Quarter Ending December 31, 2009 6.4 Addendum to Florida College System Risk Management Consortium Agreement for Professional/Technical Services to Designate Reserves 7. General Institutional Items 7.1 Emergency Contract Authority 7.2 Community and Continuing Education EnRich! Brochure for Spring A Term 2010 7.3 Request for Approval of Expenditure of Nursing Equipment Funds 7.4 Request for Approval of Expenditure of Automotive Equipment Funds 7.5 Study-Abroad Programs to the Ukraine, China, England, Ghana, and Paris, Florence, and Rome 7.6 Accreditation from Association of Zoos and Aquariums - SF Teaching Zoo 8. Contracts/Grants 8.1 Non-Clinical Student Affiliation Agreement with Select Specialty Hospital - Gainesville, Inc. - Health Information Technology Management 8.2 SF - UF Memorandum of Understanding - Building H Renovation 8.3 Information Technology Professionals in Health Care: Community College Consortia to Educate Information Technology Professionals in Health Care -- Grant 8.4 Information Technology Professionals in Health Care: Curriculum Development Centers -- Grant 8.5 Weatherization Assistance Program Training Centers and Programs -- Grant 9. Santa Fe College Foundation Liaison Update and Board Members’ Remarks 10. Citizen’s Requests 11. Adjournment Board Action Requested: Approval Discussion: The agenda was amended for good cause with the addition of item 7.7: Resolution in Honor of Ronald A. Carpenter, Former Board of Trustee Member. Action: Motion to approve the agenda as amended: Brashear Second: Solze Vote: Bradley - yes, Brashear - yes, Hudson - yes, Mallini - absent at time of vote, McRae - yes, Solze - yes, Womack - yes. District Board of Trustees Agenda Item: 1.2 February 16, 2010 Approval of Board Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2010, and 401.473, 09-10 Minutes of Emergency Meeting of January 27, 2010 The minutes of the regular meeting of the District Board of Trustees of Santa Fe College held January 19, 2010, and the minutes of the emergency meeting of January 27, 2010, are presented for approval. Board Action Requested: Approval Action: Motion to approve: Bradley Second: Brashear Vote: Bradley - yes, Brashear - yes, Hudson - yes, Mallini - absent at time of vote, McRae - yes, Solze - yes, Womack - yes. District Board of Trustees Agenda Item: 2.1 February 16, 2010 President’s Report Information Item Dr. Sasser thanked Dr. Paul Hutchins and his staff for hosting today’s board meeting. President Sasser recognized Ms. Barbara Hirschfelder, College Senate President; Ms. Lynn Speer, Career Service Council Chair; Ms. Debi McElroy, President of FACC; and Mr. Frederick Parks, Student Government External Affairs Director. Dr. Sasser asked Mr. Parks to comment on the recent Florida Junior Community College Student Government Association (FJCCSGA) meeting. Mr. Parks noted at the state meeting last week, Santa Fe Student Government argued for and received full support from the association for the Transportation Access Bill. The Transportation Access Bill will be added to the FJCCSGA legislative package for the upcoming session. Dr. Sasser said the Women of Distinction luncheon is March 2 at the UF Hilton and encouraged all board members to attend. President Sasser noted that the board workshop is March 26 at Cedarside and asked board members to notify him if they had items to add to the agenda. He reminded the board the college will host the League for Innovation spring board meeting from March 31 through April 2, 2010, and trustees will help host the league board members for dinner on April 1 at the Harn Museum. Dr. Sasser thanked Chair Womack and Trustees Hudson and Mallini for visiting with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools visiting team last week. He added that the team left behind many kind words about the quality of the college and about the board and everyone who worked so hard to make the visit successful. He noted that there are a few recommendations for changes that need to be completed quickly so the college can offer a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education by the end of the year. He noted that this subject will be a topic of discussion at the March workshop. District Board of Trustees Agenda Item: 2.2 February 16, 2010 College Goal: Educational Programs - Provide learning opportunities and academic support to ensure the highest levels of academic performance. Renewal of Standard Tech Prep Articulation Agreements with the School Boards Information Item of Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, and Levy Counties 408.1828, 09-10 The A.S. transfer degree, A.A.S., and certificate programs listed below have been identified as accelerated paths by which students will have the opportunity to receive college credit as described in the articulation agreements with the school boards of Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, and Levy counties. School Board of Alachua County Business Specialist (Finance Specialist) • Academy of Finance Certificate • Business Administration A.S. Academy of Finance • Business Management - Marketing Certificate Business Operations - Human Resources Certificate Academy of Finance Business Operations - Management Certificate Business Operations - E-Business Certificate Business Specialist Certificate • Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate Academy of Finance Business Operations - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate • Business Administration A.A.S. Business Management Certificate Business Management - Human Resources Academy of Finance Certificate Business Management - Retail Management Certificate Business Operations - Accounting Certificate • Business Administration A.S.