BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT
JANUARY 29, 2015
SPECIAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC
Trustee Maria Nieto Senour, on behalf of the Board and Chancellor Carroll, presented Trustee Grosch with a plaque honoring his service as Board President. Trustee Senour thanked her colleagues for selecting her as the new Board President, and she also provided a synopsis of the many positive changes happening at the District and the campuses. Trustee Mary Graham reported that she attended the Community College League of California (CCLC) Legislative Conference and thanked Student Trustee Olivia Light for her efforts in representing students during the legislative meetings. Trustee Graham also The governing board of the San Diego Community welcomed everyone back from the holiday break. College District is composed of 5 elected members Trustee Rich Grosch related that he attended Martin Luther King, Jr. events and the and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee CCLC Legislative Conference in Sacramento. Trustee Grosch also reflected on his time position is filled on a rotating basis. as Board President and said he appreciated the opportunity to continue to serve as BOARD MEMBERS Trustee. Mary Graham Trustee Peter Zschiesche extended an invitation to the Board and Chancellor Carroll to Rich Grosch (executive vice president) tour the San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community Center, Bernie Rhinerson Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) and visit a transitional housing facility near City College. He shared that he also attended Peter Zschiesche the CCLC Legislative Conference, where he was pleased to see the bipartisan support for community colleges shown by local legislators. He discussed his participation in CHANCELLOR various Martin Luther King, Jr. events, and acknowledged efforts to increase the diversity Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. of the Trustee Advisory Committee (TAC). In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the (secretary to the board) Voting Rights Act of 1965, Trustee Zschiesche also requested the chancellor develop a STUDENT TRUSTEES letter on behalf of the Board to local congressional representatives urging them to fully Adam Garcia support all original provision of the Act, and to take a stand against efforts at voter Jesus M. Escudero disenfranchisement. Olivia Light Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that the California Community Colleges Board of Governors approved proposals from 15 colleges and authorized them to offer bachelor’s degrees as part of the pilot program under SB 850. She indicated that Mesa College was on the list of approved programs for its Health Information Management bachelor’s degree and complimented Mesa President Pamela Luster and her team for developing a winning proposal. Dr. Carroll and Senator Marty Block attended the Board of Governors meeting in Sacramento where they both received special awards for their work on the baccalaureate initiative. Dr. Carroll reported that she served on a panel with Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Workforce Partnership CEO Peter Callstrom to discuss the Mayor’s BOARD OF TRUSTEES workforce training task force, which the Chancellor co-chairs. She also reported that SAN DIEGO spring semester enrollment is up by 3.4% and that the District is on track for an overall COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT increase of 2%. Chancellor Carroll concluded with sharing her report with 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH Communications and Public Relations Director Jack Beresford who introduced the SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883
District’s new Digital Communications Specialist, Char Cook. 619-388-6957 Student Trustee Olivia Light shared that student government representatives from City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges participated in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, and are planning to hold a Student Senate for California Community Colleges Region X Follow us on: legislative training retreat at Mesa College on February 27. She also observed that the new Student Center opened and Club Rush events are scheduled at City College, and Black History Month events are scheduled at Miramar College. Finally, she mentioned www.facebook.com/sdccd upcoming legislative advocacy events, including the March in March in Sacramento. www.twitter.com/sdccd www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS FEBRUARY 2015 At its meeting of January 29, 2015, the Board of Trustees: Su M T W Th F S • Heard public comments by Emily Serafy Cox and Zane Hunker from Mid-City CAN who 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 addressed the Board on the Youth Opportunity Program to provide free or discounted bus fare to students. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
• Announced from Closed Session that the Board approved the following actions, with all 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 voting in favor: adoption of Resource Allocation Formula (RAF) Tentative Agreements for a salary increase for the AFT Guild Local 1931 College and Continuing Education Faculty, 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 the AFT Guild Classified Unit, the AFT Guild Non-Academic Non-Classified Employees Unit, the Police Officers Association, the Management Association Unit, the Supervisory & Professional Administrators Association; the Association of Confidential Employees Unit; and the Executive Management Unit. MARCH 2015
• Approved and adopted Board Policy: BP 1200 District Mission (first reading 12/11/14); Su M T W Th F S conducted the first reading of Board Policy: BP 3105 Academic Accommodations and Disability Discrimination for Students with Disabilities, following comments by Vice 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Chancellor of Student Services Lynn Neault with approval to proceed with the next steps 8 9 10 11 13 14 of review; adopted a resolution regarding compensation of members of the Board of 12 Trustees; and authorized the appointment of Trustee Advisory Council members: Martha 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Rañón, Ralph Dimarucut, and Carol Kim. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 • Approved new or revised courses and programs, with comments by Interim Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Shelly Hess; authorized agreements with health care 29 30 31 agencies for use of clinical facilities by students enrolled in District health occupations programs; authorized a one-year agreement to establish an Accelerated College Program APRIL 2015 and a two-year agreement involving the dual enrollment partnership between the San Diego Unified School District and Miramar College. Su M T W Th F S
• Authorized a service agreement with San Diego Workforce Partnership for the Amgen 1 2 3 4 Bruce Wallace Laboratory Program at Miramar College; amended and increased contracts with the California State Department of Education for the General Childcare & 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Child Development Program centers at City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges; and accepted grants from the Rancho Santiago Community College District for the Business and 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Information Technology Program at Continuing Education; and the San Diego Regional 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Consortium Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Auxiliary for professional development activities for Miramar College Career Technical faculty and staff. 26 27 28 29 30 • Approved the nonresident student tuition rate to be maintained at $193 per unit, as well as Please note: Board meetings will be held at the the application fee at $100; authorized the transfer of funds between budget expenditure District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise accounts; approved the 2014-15 Second Quarter Financial Report; and approved noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is purchase orders during the months of November and December 2014. available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on the District website at http://www.boarddocs. • Approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel com/ca/sdccd/Board.nsf/Public. service effective on or after January 30, 2015; authorized the reorganization in the Campus Board meetings scheduled for the Student Services Department (effective February 1, 2015) and Human Resources Office Spring 2015 semester: February 19 (Miramar), (effective January 30, 2015) at the District; approved the mileage reimbursement rate for April 16 (Continuing Education-ECC). Joint employees who use their personal car for travel to 57.5 cents per mile, as established by Board meeting with SDUSD: March 17 (Kearny High School). Board Retreat May 28 (USD). the Internal Revenue Service; and adopted a resolution authorizing the amendment and restatement of the Social Security Alternative Plan. • Authorized the use of e3 Civic High and Alpha Kappa Headstart as new off-campus facilities; awarded a contract to Fordyce Construction Inc. for vehicle light reflectors at the City College Math and Social Science Building parking structure; approved change orders exceeding ten percent to USS Cal Builders Inc., Interpipe Contracting Inc., and Stronghold Engineering Inc. for the City College Arts and Humanities/Business Technology Building project; and to Superior Door Systems Inc. and Baker Electric for the Continuing Education César E. Chávez Building project. • Ratified change orders regarding the City College Arts and Humanities/Business Technology Building project, with comments by Vice Chancellor of Facilities Christopher Manis; ratified Notices of Completion recorded under delegation of authority; and authorized to declare an emergency pursuant for expenditures to replace a gas line at City College, and water intrusion and storm drain repairs at Mesa College. • Heard a presentation on the District’s Opinion Leaders Audit by the firm Nuffer Smith Tucker, introduced by Jack Beresford, Director of Communications and Public Relations; and a report on the 2014 Districtwide Cultural Climate Survey by Vice Chancellor of Student Services Lynn Neault. BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT FEBRUARY 19, 2015
SPECIAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC
Trustee Rich Grosch shared a recent TIME magazine article that took exception to President Barack Obama’s proposal of free tuition for community college students and reviewed some of the best practices for student success in basic skills. He requested a report from the chancellor on what the District is currently doing regarding student success with further discussions to take place. Chancellor Carroll responded that these are important issues and that a workshop will be scheduled to discuss them at a future Board meeting. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson reported that he attended various conferences including the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) National Legislative Summit where The governing board of the San Diego Community College District is composed of 5 elected members the topics of expanding access to Pell Grants and the mission of community colleges and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee were discussed. position is filled on a rotating basis.
Trustee Maria Nieto Senour reported that she attended the San Diego and Imperial BOARD MEMBERS Counties Community Colleges Association (SDICCCA) Trustees Dinner and a Black Mary Graham History Month event titled “Rehabilitation not Incarceration” at City College. She is also Rich Grosch (executive vice president) planning to participate in campus tours and a presentation at San Diego State University Bernie Rhinerson on student success, and extended invitations to both events to her colleagues. Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) Peter Zschiesche Chancellor Constance Carroll indicated that there is considerable statewide discussion regarding projections for increased community college funding in the Governor’s May CHANCELLOR Revision Budget. She said that three priorities have emerged: funding for enrollment Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. growth for districts like the SDCCD; funding to “stabilize” districts experiencing enrollment (secretary to the board) decline; and funding for full-time and adjunct faculty positions and support. Dr. Carroll STUDENT TRUSTEES said that the Census Report on the SDCCD spring semester enrollment shows a 1.5% Adam Garcia increase over spring 2014. This ensures that the District will reach its annual enrollment Jesus M. Escudero target along with an additional projected 2.7% over the funded “cap.” Olivia Light Student Trustee Olivia Light reported on various student activities, including the “Random Acts of Kindness” movement at the colleges, the Student Senate for California Community Colleges Region X legislative training retreat at Mesa College scheduled for February 27, and the planning of the “March in March” in Sacramento.
BOARD ACTIONS BOARD OF TRUSTEES SAN DIEGO At its meeting of February 19, 2015, the Board of Trustees: COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT • Held a campus meeting at Miramar College that included an overview by President 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH Patricia Hsieh, welcome remarks by Academic Senate President Buran Haidar, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 Classified Senate PresidentTerrie Hubbard, and Associated Student Council President Olivia Light; a presentation on moving from physical structure to human resources and 619-388-6957 department structure by faculty members Francois Bereaud, Cheryl Vallejo, Becky Stephens, Anne Gloag, and Ryan Moore, and students Autumn Lee, Munof Ali; and a presentation on building new partnerships and practices in our community by faculty Follow us on: member David Wilhelm, Scripps Ranch High School Principal Ann Menna, and student Terrell Vest. www.facebook.com/sdccd www.twitter.com/sdccd www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS (continued)
MARCH 2015 • Approved and adopted changes to Board Policy: BP 3105 Academic Accommodations and Disability Discrimination for Students with Disabilities (first reading 1/29/15); and Su M T W Th F S adopted a resolution to excuse Trustee Bernie Rhinerson from attendance at the January 29, 2015, meeting of the Board of Trustees, due to a hardship, in accordance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Education Code Section 72024D. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 • Approved new or revised courses and programs, including one new program (an 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Associate Degree for Transfer in Geology at Mesa College) and program revision (ADT in Psychology at Miramar College, as presented by Interim Vice Chancellor 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Shelly Hess; and authorized agreements with health care agencies for use of clinical facilities by students enrolled in District health occupations programs. 29 30 31 • Following a presentation by City College President Anthony Beebe, authorized an agreement to establish the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics APRIL 2015 Middle College between Lincoln High School and San Diego City College, with Su M T W Th F S involvement by San Diego Continuing Education; approved the revised mission statement for San Diego City College, following comments by President Anthony 1 2 3 4
Beebe; and authorized travel for Miramar College students and faculty to participate 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 in an overnight field trip to Lake Morena County Park and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
• Accepted grants from the San Diego Regional Consortium-Cuyamaca Community 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 College District Auxiliary for professional development activities for City College Career Technical faculty and staff; from the Economic and Workforce Development Program 26 27 28 29 30 for Statewide Sector Navigator services in Advanced Transportation and Renewables, and Life Sciences/Biotechnology at Miramar College; from Solar Turbines Inc. for the MAY 2015 purchase of a two-year license and maintenance agreement for ProEngineer Software for the Department of Engineering and Technologies at City College; and from the Su M T W Th F S Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Auxiliary for services in support 1 2 of the $50M CTE Enhancement at San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges, and Continuing Education. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
• Accepted additional funds from the California State Department of Education for 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 literacy education at Continuing Education, and for the operation of the Child Development Centers at San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 • After conducting a public hearing, authorized budget transfers in the 2014-15 General 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Fund Restricted Budget between categorical programs under the “flexibility” provisions authorized by AB 4X 2 and SB 70; approved the District’s Report of Participation in the Please note: Board meetings will be held at the District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise San Diego County Investment Pool for the period ending December 31, 2014; and noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is approved purchase orders prepared during the month January 2015. available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on the District website at http://www.boarddocs. • Approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel com/ca/sdccd/Board.nsf/Public. service effective on or after February 20, 2015; awarded a contract to Magnesite for Campus Board meetings scheduled for the deck waterproofing at Miramar College; and adopted a resolution authorizing the use Spring 2015 semester: April 16 (Continuing of the design-build contracting method for the Mesa College Fine Arts Building project. Education-ECC). Joint Board meeting with SDUSD: March 17 (Kearny High School). Board Retreat May 28 (USD). BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT MARCH 12, 2015
SPECIAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC
Trustee Mary Graham stated that the Board meeting held at Miramar College was productive and enjoyable, particularly learning about recent developments between the college and local high schools, and the accomplishments of the new faculty members. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson provided an overview of three legislative items concerning California community colleges: AB 288 (Holden), the College and Career Access Pathways Act; AB 200 (Alejo and Jones-Sawyer) a bill that would increase the number of Cal Grants for students; and AB 1349 California First Act (Weber), which would give priority admission to in-state students enrolling in a CSU or UC institution. Trustee Rhinerson also requested that the Board adopt resolutions supporting AB 200 and The governing board of the San Diego Community College District is composed of 5 elected members AB 1349. and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee Trustee Maria Nieto Senour encouraged the public to attend the San Diego Community position is filled on a rotating basis. College District and San Diego Unified School District Joint Board meeting on March 17. BOARD MEMBERS Trustee Senour also reported that she recently had tours of City, Mesa, and Miramar Mary Graham colleges where she had the opportunity to see the new facilities and interact with the Rich Grosch (executive vice president) presidents, faculty, staff, and students. Bernie Rhinerson Chancellor Constance Carroll reported on two state issues. First, she indicated that Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) Peter Zschiesche the California Community Colleges has been required to address a new growth formula that emphasizes certain demographic characteristics, notably poverty, unemployment, CHANCELLOR and the representation of college degrees in a district’s geographical area. Dr. Carroll Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. said that there are serious concerns about this formula since student demand in growth (secretary to the board) districts like the SDCCD is independent of these factors and could result in underfunding STUDENT TRUSTEES large districts with high student demand but low scores in some of these categories. Adam Garcia She added that efforts to defer this formula until it can be more thoroughly reviewed are Jesus M. Escudero underway. Olivia Light The second item is a stabilization plan to provide full funding to districts that have lost enrollment for three years. The Chancellor indicated that the large urban districts are opposed to this plan since it would decrease the amount of funding for enrollment compensation, in effect, subsidizing districts with decreasing enrollment while inadequately funding districts experiencing enrollment growth. Dr. Carroll has conveyed these concerns to the State Chancellor. Student Trustee Adam Garcia reported that the Associated Student Governments (ASG) at City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges are preparing for legislative meetings in Washington, D.C., Club Rush and Spring Fest events were held at Miramar College, and an Electronic BOARD OF TRUSTEES Benefit Transfer (EBT) system may be implemented at Mesa College. He also shared SAN DIEGO that City College will be hosting a blood drive and public forum, and preparations for ASG COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT elections are underway. 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883
619-388-6957 BOARD ACTIONS
At its meeting of March 12, 2015, the Board of Trustees: Follow us on: • Announced from Closed Session that the Board approved the following actions: issuing a 90-Day Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance to an academic employee at www.facebook.com/sdccd Mesa College. www.twitter.com/sdccd www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS (continued)
MARCH 2015 • Heard a report on the progress of the Propositions S and N bond measures by Chancellor Constance Carroll, who provided a history of the bond program and an Su M T W Th F S update regarding the 53 major construction projects; a report on the 2015-16 General Fund Unrestricted Preliminary Budget presented by Executive Vice Chancellor Bonnie 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Ann Dowd; and adopted a resolution in support of Assembly Bill 288 (Holden), the 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 College and Career Access Pathways Act, which provides more flexible guidelines for dual/concurrent enrollment classes at high schools. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
• Administered the Oath of Office to Police OfficerErica Dummer. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
• Authorized agreements with health care agencies for use of clinical facilities by 29 30 31 students enrolled in District health occupations programs, and with the U.S. Naval Shipyard for teaching an oxygen equipment and calibration course at Puget Sound, Washington; authorized an Educational Partnership Agreement to establish the APRIL 2015 “Running Start Math Experience” involving Mira Mesa High School and Miramar Su M T W Th F S College; a teaming agreement with Adaptive Consulting and Training Services LLC and the City College Military Education program for instructor and training support for Navy 1 2 3 4
and government civilian personnel at U.S. Navy Center for Security Forces Learning 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Site Gulfport, Mississippi; and approved new or revised courses and programs with comments by Interim Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Shelly Hess. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
• Approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 service effective on or after March 13, 2015; authorized the establishment of two counselor positions at Mesa College with comments by Mesa President Pamela Luster; 26 27 28 29 30 authorized the reorganization of the Instructional Services Office at the District with comments by Interim Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Shelly Hess; and MAY 2015 endorsed the nomination of Robyn Taylor (San Diego Community College District Office) as the District’s nominee for the Classified Employee of the Year Award to the Su M T W Th F S California Community Colleges Board of Governors with an introduction by Vice 1 2 Chancellor of Human Resources Will Surbrook. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • Ratified change orders exceeding ten percent for the City College Arts and Humanities/ Business Technology buildings, and the Continuing Education César Chávez building 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 and parking structure, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Facilities Christopher Manis; and declared an emergency pursuant to public contract code 20654 for 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 expenditures to replace a failed natural gas line serving Miramar College. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 • Announced the members of the Board subcommittees for the evaluation of the Chancellor (Trustees Graham and Rhinerson) and the self-evaluation of the Board Please note: Board meetings will be held at the District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise (Trustees Grosch and Zschiesche). noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on the District website at http://www.boarddocs. com/ca/sdccd/Board.nsf/Public. Campus Board meetings scheduled for the Spring 2015 semester: April 16 (Continuing Education-ECC). Joint Board meeting with SDUSD: March 17 (Kearny High School). Board Retreat May 28 (USD). BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT MARCH 17, 2015
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS
On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, the governing boards of the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) and the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) held their fourth joint meeting at Kearny Mesa High School. Following the Call to Order at 5:00 p.m., SDCCD Trustees Maria Nieto Senour (President), The governing board of the San Diego Community Mary Graham, Rich Grosch, Bernie College District is composed of 5 elected members Rhinerson, Peter Zschiesche, and and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee Chancellor Constance Carroll, and SDUSD position is filled on a rotating basis. Board of Education Members Marne Foster (President), Richard Barrera, Kevin Beiser, BOARD MEMBERS John Lee Evans, Michael McQuary and Mary Graham Superintendent Cindy Marten began the Rich Grosch (executive vice president) public meeting. The meeting was Bernie Rhinerson conducted in the form of a workshop and Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) was facilitated by Dr. Carl Luna, a professor at Mesa College and a political commentator. Peter Zschiesche The board members heard a report presented by SDCCD Vice Chancellor Lynn Neault, along CHANCELLOR with Presidents Anthony Beebe, Pamela Luster, Rudy Kastelic, Vice President Tim McGrath, Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. Academic Senate President Timothy Pawlak, and SDUSD Directors Cheryl Hibbeln, Mildred (secretary to the board) Phillips, Vernon Moore, and Moises Aguirre, Chief Student Services Officer Joe Fulcher, STUDENT TRUSTEES Principals Ana Diaz-Booz and John Ross, and high school teacher Rosemary Staley. Below Adam Garcia are some of the highlights: Jesus M. Escudero Olivia Light • Improved reporting and data tracking, including reports on student success, student participation in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, and student transitions. The governing boards were provided outcomes data for SDUSD graduates who attended SDCCD, including student assessment results for English and mathematics. Both boards reaffirmed their commitment to improving college readiness, stressing that there should be less of a focus on performance on high school standardized tests, and more of an emphasis on assessment of college and workforce preparedness. Data was also provided for the ten aligned Career Technical Education pathways between the two districts. The board members expressed interest in strengthening these pathways for the future, including linkages with industry internships. The governing boards heard a presentation on the Kearny-Mesa Fast Track program that featured Veronica Castrejon, a former Kearny High BOARD OF TRUSTEES School student who was a program participant that later attended Mesa College and SAN DIEGO transferred to San Diego State University. The board members were most impressed with COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT the program and its graduate. 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 • Inclusion of parenting and ESOL classes in AB 86 planning. A progress report was provided on the Future of Adult Education in California, emanating from AB 86 which 619-388-6957 created Regional Adult Education Consortia. In the past year, significant collaborative work has been underway by teams of faculty representing both districts, as well as numerous community partners. One particular focus of the planning is family literacy through parent Follow us on: participation, which is currently being piloted at Edison Elementary School. • Implementation of an SDUSD Board resolution supporting SB 850. The governing boards were provided a report on the implementation of Mesa College’s bachelor’s degree in www.facebook.com/sdccd Health Information Management (HIM) program, recently approved by the California www.twitter.com/sdccd Community Colleges Board of Governors. There was interest by both boards in exploring a www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD K-12 pipeline to this program. Appreciation was expressed to the SDUSD board for supporting SB 850, the legislation that enacted the Baccalaureate Pilot in the community colleges. • Early/Middle College High Schools. A status report was provided on the Lincoln STEAM CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS Middle College program, a partnership between Lincoln High School, City College, and Continuing Education. The number of program participants has doubled from Fall 2014 to Spring 2015, and further growth is planned for next year. The board members lauded the APRIL 2015 partnership and stressed the importance of further expanding similar partnerships to other Su M T W Th F S high schools. 1 2 3 4 • Expanded communications with the community. An overview of joint communication strategies with an emphasis on social media was presented. The board members also 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 viewed a news video clip of a joint interview with Superintendent Cindy Marten and Chancellor Constance Carroll highlighting the collaboration efforts between the two districts. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 The board members agreed that joint communication should be an ongoing commitment of both boards to support the need of both districts, and keep the community informed of 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 programs and services. 26 27 28 29 30 • Expand the Master MOU structure, especially with UCSD, SDSU, and business/ industry. An overview of the ongoing expansion of the partnerships between SDCCD and MAY 2015 SDUSD was provided, including: Accuplacer Assessment Preparation classes; additional Early College Programs; School Counselors Summer Institute on Navigating the College Su M T W Th F S Process (along with SDUSD, SDCCD, UCSD, SDSU, CalSOAP); and a Multiple Measures Assessment Project. A report on the various California Career Pathways Trust Grants 1 2 involving consortia of community colleges, K-12 districts and businesses was also 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 presented. Chancellor Constance Carroll provided an update on the newly formed Mayor’s Workforce and 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Economic Advisory Committee including the membership and guiding principles for the 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 committee. The goal of the task force is to assure education and training pipelines that will assure work-ready talent for jobs. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Following this review of progress, several legislative initiatives were discussed. JUNE 2015 • AB 200 – Competitive Cal Grant A and B Awards (Alejo) AB 200 would increase the number of Cal Grants from 22,500 to 100,000 over the next three Su M T W Th F S years, remaining at 100,000 grants thereafter, 50% of which will be awarded to community college students. 1 2 3 4 5 6
• AB 288 – College and Career Access Pathways Act (Holden) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 AB 288 would provide for the expansion of concurrent enrollment through formal partnership between community colleges and K-12 districts, including an increase in the maximum 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 allowable unit load and a provision to permit college classes on the high school campuses offered through these partnerships to be closed to the public. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 • AB 1349 – California First Act (Weber) 28 29 30 AB 1349 would optimize access to public higher education in the state by guaranteeing undergraduate admission to the University of California and California State University for all Please note: Board meetings will be held at the eligible California residents. District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is available the Friday prior to the Board meetings GOALS FOR THE FUTURE on the District website at http://www.boarddocs. com/ca/sdccd/Board.nsf/Public. Looking to the future, the two governing boards identified six (6) outcomes they would like to Campus Board meetings scheduled for the see addressed at the next annual meeting: Spring 2015 semester: April 16 (Continuing Education-ECC). Board Retreat May 28 (USD). 1. Create an accountability strategy that includes: a. A clear message to students, parents, and the community that college and career readiness is the measure of accountability for SDUSD. b. Professional development for K-12 teachers to focus on college and career preparedness. c. A plan to work with “contributor” organizations, such as the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) and Community-Based English Tutoring (CBET), to promote college readiness to parents and communities. 2. Continue to track student outcomes data, including longitudinal data to track improvement over time. 3. Create clear career pathways for students that align with industry standards; and partner with employers that will support students through internships and mentoring programs. 4. Continue expansion of early and middle college partnerships to include Hoover High School and San Diego High School. 5. Collaborate to support undocumented students and/or parents to navigate the complexities of services and programs at both districts (“One-stop shop for Dreamers”). 6. Continue to collaborate on legislation that impacts both K-12 and the community colleges individually, and collectively.
BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT APRIL 16, 2015
SPECIAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC
Trustee Mary Graham reported that she attended the State of the System address presented by State Chancellor Brice Harris, as well as the Eureka Summit that followed. Trustee Graham also mentioned she attended the Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance conference, where she noticed a trend in increased professionalism regarding tutoring. Trustees Rich Grosch, Bernie Rhinerson, and Maria Nieto Senour shared that they attended the scholarship events for City and Miramar colleges.
Trustee Grosch thanked those involved with the Continuing Education campus meeting The governing board of the San Diego Community for showing the wide range of programs provided by Continuing Education, Trustee College District is composed of 5 elected members Rhinerson for his efforts in establishing the Trustees Scholarship, and Chancellor Carroll and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee and SDCCD leaders for their work in so effectively managing enrollment at the colleges. position is filled on a rotating basis. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson reported that he attended a recent meeting of the Community BOARD MEMBERS College League of California’s Advisory Committee on Legislation, which he chairs. At Mary Graham this meeting, the committee reviewed over 200 legislation items, a list of which will be Rich Grosch (executive vice president) provided to Chancellor Carroll. He highlighted AB 288 (Holden) – Concurrent Enrollment Bernie Rhinerson for High School Students, and stated that he plans to attend an upcoming legislative Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) Peter Zschiesche committee hearing in support of the bill. CHANCELLOR Trustee Peter Zschiesche stated that he participated in a meeting with representatives Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. from San Diego Unified School District and the San Diego Workforce Partnership at City (secretary to the board) College. Trustee Zschiesche mentioned that discussions were encouraging and hopes the District and its institutions continue to collaborate with these organizations. STUDENT TRUSTEES Adam Garcia Trustee Maria Nieto Senour reported she heard a presentation by Dr. Jeff Duncan- Jesus M. Escudero Andrade, Associate Professor of Raza Studies at San Francisco State University who Olivia Light works with at-risk teens. Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that state revenue is projected to increase by several billion dollars, which may result in another large increase for the California Community Colleges. She said that discussions are underway to encourage the Governor to propose increased funding for new full-time faculty positions, adjunct faculty support, enrollment (FTES) growth, basic skills enhancement, professional development programs, and other items. More will be known when the Governor releases his May Revise budget proposal, probably on May 8. Dr. Carroll also indicated that the San Diego Community College District is in the state’s recently-released “P1 Enrollment BOARD OF TRUSTEES Report” as one of the highest growth districts. SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Student Trustee Adam Garcia reported on various student activities, including that City and Miramar colleges held scholarship receptions, an Earth Day event is scheduled for 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH April 22 and an “Accepting Autism” campaign has been launched at Miramar College, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 and student government elections will be held at the end of April at Mesa and Miramar 619-388-6957 colleges. He also reported that City College received the President’s Award for the “City College Cares” week of service. Follow us on: BOARD ACTIONS
At its meeting of April 16, 2015, the Board of Trustees: www.facebook.com/sdccd www.twitter.com/sdccd • Announced from Closed Session that the Board approved the following actions: www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD denied the appeal of the finds of a Title 5 investigation. CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS (continued)
MAY 2015 • Heard public comments from City College adjunct instructor Salvador Gonzalez regarding a Title 5 investigation appeal; and from Miramar College Academic Senate Su M T W Th F S President Buran Haidar, who gave a report on the activities of current and past Academic Senate Presidents activities on a state level. Two individuals appeared prior 1 2 to the public comment section of the meeting in order to address the Board. They were 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 unable to stay, but provided written materials that will be transmitted to the Board members. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • Held a campus meeting at Continuing Education Educational Cultural Complex that 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 included an overview by Interim President Rudy Kastelic, and welcome remarks by Academic Senate President Timothy Pawlak and Classified Senate President Neill 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Kovrig; presentations on Accreditation Planning by Dean Barbara Pongsrikul, Student Success and Student Equity Planning by Dean Star Rivera-Lacey, AB86 San Diego JUNE 2015 Adult Education Regional Consortium by Timothy Pawlak; a presentation on the Automotive Career Technical Education by Dean Jane Signaigo-Cox, instructors Frank Su M T W Th F S Vasquez and Carolyn McGavock, and students Gladimir Dumorne and Sidney Reed; 1 2 3 4 5 6 and a presentation on Business and Information Technology Project Management Certificate by Dean Michelle Fischthal, and students Gracy Cletus and Christine 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Stansall. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 • Approved the Board Meeting Schedule for July 2015 through December 2015; and adopted resolutions in support of youth bus passes for greater access to education; full 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 voting rights for all American citizens; and improved student success and retention by 28 29 30 virtue of securing adequate funding. • Approved new or revised courses and programs, with comments by Interim Vice Please note: Board meetings will be held at the District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise Chancellor of Instructional Services Shelly Hess; and authorized agreements with noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is health care agencies for use of clinical facilities by students enrolled in District health available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on occupations programs. the District website at http://www.boarddocs.com/ ca/sdccd/Board.nsf/Public. • Authorized teaming agreements with Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems Inc. and the Board Retreat May 28 (USD). City College Military Education program for training and technical instructor and curriculum development and maintenance services to the U.S. Navy at Naval Base, San Diego and Training Support Center in Great Lakes, Illinois; and with Apextech LLC and the City College Military Education program for promoting training, education, and learning at various locations throughout the U.S. • Authorized the travel of City College students and a faculty member to conduct and attend Spanish courses in San José, Costa Rica; and of Mesa College physical therapist assistant program students and program director to attend the California Student Conclave conference at CSU Sacramento. • After conducting a public hearing, adopted the Education Protection Account Funding and Expenditure Plan for 2014-15, outlining how Proposition 30 funds were used – 100% for instruction; and authorized the changing of institutions from JPMorgan Chase Bank to Wells Fargo Bank as the overseer of the SDCCD’s Worker’s Compensation Revolving Cash Fund. • Approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel service effective on or after April 17, 2015; and proclaimed May 17-23, 2015, Classified Employee Week. • Authorized a consulting agreement with Zagrodnik+Thomas Architects LLP for preparing construction documents for building and site signage at Miramar College; the use of the Any Body Can Youth Foundation property as a new off-campus facility by Continuing Education; and awarded a contract to Bomel Construction Company Inc. for the parking structure project at Miramar College. • Approved change orders exceeding ten percent to K&Z Cabinet Co. Inc. and ratified change orders exceeding ten percent for the City College Arts and Humanities/ Business Technology buildings, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Facilities Christopher Manis. • Heard a presentation on the Propositions S and N Citizens’ Oversight Committee’s (COC) 2014 Annual Report, with comments by COC Chair Evonne Seron Schulze. BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT MAY 14, 2015
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Trustee Bernie Rhinerson said that he is looking forward to the upcoming commencements. He requested letters of support for his reapplication as a member of the Policy Committee of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and his candidacy for the ACCT Director at Large position. He also reported on his attendance at the Community College League of California (CCLC) Annual Trustees conference. Trustee Rhinerson requested a report on the California Acceleration Project, to be presented at a future board meeting. He commented on an item of legislation, thanking Chancellor Constance Carroll and Vice Chancellor of Student Services Lynn Neault for their work on AB 288 and reported that the bill is moving forward through the legislature, The governing board of the San Diego Community adding that an op-ed supporting the bill, which he authored, will be published in the U-T College District is composed of 5 elected members San Diego. and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee position is filled on a rotating basis. Trustee Peter Zschiesche stated that he attended the Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC) gala, which recognized the 40th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and celebrated BOARD MEMBERS the diversity of the San Diego region. He also thanked Chancellor Carroll for her support Mary Graham of a resolution recognizing Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Rich Grosch (executive vice president) Bernie Rhinerson Trustee Maria Nieto Senour presented 2014-2015 Student Trustees Adam Garcia, Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) Jesus M. Escudero, and Olivia Light with plaques commemorating their service to the Peter Zschiesche Board and District, emphasizing that the three were actively engaged in their CHANCELLOR communities and at their campuses. She pointed out that May is Asian Pacific American Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. Heritage Month and that the District leadership team included two people of this heritage, (secretary to the board) City College President Anthony Beebe and Miramar College President Patricia Hsieh. STUDENT TRUSTEES Trustee Senour also reported on her attendance at several events recognizing District Adam Garcia students and employees. Jesus M. Escudero Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that three significant legislative bills are in the Olivia Light suspense files of the Senate and Assembly due to cost and other implications: SB 373, requiring community colleges to hire only full-time faculty positions when they increase the number of classes; AB 626, shifting funds from student success and equity programs to fund full-time faculty positions; and AB 200, expanding Cal Grants. She indicated that AB 288, expanding dual enrollment, is proceeding well through the legislative process. Chancellor Carroll indicated that the Governor’s May Revision Budget was released on May 14, providing an additional $72.7 million for the District, the details of which she will summarize in a special message. She also indicated that a resolution, requested by Trustee Zschiesche, was drafted to recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage BOARD OF TRUSTEES Month. The Board concurred with the resolution, which is subject to ratification at the SAN DIEGO June 11 Board meeting. COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Dr. Carroll shared her report with Mesa College President Pam Luster, who introduced 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH faculty and students from the Speech and Debate Team who have recently returned from SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 a successful international competition in Barcelona, Spain: Dean Andy MacNeill, faculty 619-388-6957 member Kim Perrigo, and students Alondra Razo, Samantha Sespene, Isidro Osuna, Jordan Grant, and Heidi Dotimas. She also shared her report with City College President Anthony Beebe, who introduced the Women’s Badminton Team as the new State champions in this sport: Coach Son Nguyen and players Shessira Paredes, Gina Niph, Follow us on: Thao Le, Trinh Lang, Margaret Do, and Emerald Liu.
Student Trustee Jesus M. Escudero reported on various activities, stating that student www.facebook.com/sdccd government elections at City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges have been completed; www.twitter.com/sdccd commencements are scheduled to be held this month; and plans for an organic garden www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD are underway at Mesa College. CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS
MAY 2015 At its meeting of May 14, 2015, the Board of Trustees: • Heard public comments by AFT-Guild, Local 1931, President Jim Mahler on Su M T W Th F S outstanding issues under negotiation for the College & Continuing Education Faculty 1 2 collective bargaining agreements; from faculty members Laura Castañeda, Lisa Lake Grossman, and Russel Redmond, and Nora E. Perez regarding naming rights for the 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Hope Shaw Broadcasting Studio at City College; and from Matt Yagyagan on a 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 resolution in support of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. • Conducted the first reading of Board Policy: BP 3050 Student Success and Support 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Program; and Student Equity, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Student 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Services Lynn Neault with approval to proceed with the next steps of review; and heard a status report on the Title IX, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) and the Campus SaVE Act Compliance by Vice Chancellor Neault. JUNE 2015 • Approved new or revised courses and programs, with comments by Interim Vice Su M T W Th F S Chancellor of Instructional Services Shelly Hess; and authorized agreements with 1 2 3 4 5 6 health care agencies for use of clinical facilities by students enrolled in District health occupations programs. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
• Authorized an agreement between the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 and San Diego Unified School District to provide Accuplacer Preparation classes on high school campuses; and a three-year agreement with Point Loma Nazarene 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 University to offer a bachelor’s degree through a Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of 28 29 30 Science in Nursing (BSN) program at City College, following comments by President Anthony Beebe and Associate Dean Debbie Berg. JULY 2015 • Authorized the travel of Mesa College students and faculty members to conduct and attend fashion and French courses in Paris, France; and Spanish and anthropology Su M T W Th F S courses in Madrid, Spain. 1 2 3 4 • Adopted the San Diego County Treasurer’s Pooled Money Fund Investment Policy as the SDCCD’s Investment Policy; and approved the District’s Report of Participation in 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 the San Diego County Investment Pool for the period ending March 31, 2015; the 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 2014-15 Third Quarter Financial Report; and purchase orders prepared during the month of March 2015. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
• Approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel 26 27 28 29 30 31 service effective on or after May 15, 2015; and approved the application for Mesa College Professor Sudata DebChaudhury to participate in the Reduced Workload/Early Retirement Program. AUGUST 2015 • Ratified the appointment of Dr.Carlos O. Cortez as President of Continuing Education, Su M T W Th F S and Dr. Stephanie R. Bulger as Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services. 1 • Approved change orders exceeding ten percent to Southwest Door and Frame Inc. for the Continuing Education César Chávez building; ratified change orders exceeding ten 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 percent for the City College Arts and Humanities/Business Technology buildings, and 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 the Continuing Education César Chávez building and parking structure, following comments by District Architect Lance Lareau; and declared an emergency pursuant to 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 public contract code 20654 for expenditures to complete repairs to the existing chilled 23 24 25 26 27 27 29 water line at Miramar College. • Heard a presentation on the 2014-15 Districtwide Honors Program by Interim Vice 30 31 Chancellor of Instructional Services Shelly Hess, Honors Coordinator Carmen Jay, and Please note: Board meetings will be held at the students Justine Bethel, Margaret Do, and Colin Skinner. District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on the District website at http://www.boarddocs.com/ ca/sdccd/Board.nsf/Public. Board Retreat May 28 (USD). BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT JUNE 11, 2015
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Trustees Mary Graham and Rich Grosch praised the Continuing Education (CE) commencement, which they both attended. Trustee Graham also thanked the college presidents for attending the Board retreat and providing the Board with information about progress, challenges, and future plans. Trustee Grosch reported that he, Chancellor Carroll, and CE Interim President Rudy Kastelic toured the new César E. Chávez Campus in Barrio Logan, which is nearing completion, and was impressed by the architecture and utility of the facility. Trustee congratulated the CE and college presidents and staff for the success of Bernie Rhinerson The governing board of the San Diego Community their commencement ceremonies, thanked Chancellor Carroll and those involved with increasing the College District is composed of 5 elected members number of degrees offered to students, and wished everyone a restful summer. and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee Trustee Peter Zschiesche spoke about the importance of providing educational support services to position is filled on a rotating basis. undocumented students and asked Chancellor Carroll to explore the issue further. He discussed BOARD MEMBERS pending legislation, Senate Bill 247 (Leno), which would authorize the establishment of Mary Graham undocumented student support service centers. He reported that there is growing interest in Rich Grosch (executive vice president) workforce development and that he recently attended a San Diego Workforce Partnership event to Bernie Rhinerson learn more about the expansion of apprenticeship opportunities. He offered his assistance in Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) making connections between the District and local employers. Peter Zschiesche Trustee Maria Nieto Senour reported that she attended the college and CE commencements, CHANCELLOR service award ceremonies, and the Board retreat. She expressed appreciation on behalf of the Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. Board to all staff who played a role in these events. (secretary to the board) Chancellor Constance Carroll reported on the status of the 2015-16 State budget plan, indicating STUDENT TRUSTEES its many positive benefits, which are addressed later in this issue of the Board Report. She said that Laura Benavidez three major items affecting community colleges are still being contested. Of these three, Chancellor Olivia Light Carroll and others are strongly advocating for: a 3% increase in apportionment (enrollment) growth funding; support for full-time faculty positions without changes in state regulations; and full funding for the Adult Education Block Grant, without restrictions on program categories and consortium membership requirements. She explained that the legislature must complete the budget reconciliation by June 15, which is the deadline for submitting the budget for the governor’s final consideration, line-item modification, and approval. The Chancellor introduced Dr. Stephanie Bulger, the new Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services; presented a plaque of appreciation to Dr. Shelly Hess for her service as Interim Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services; and acknowledged Rudy Kastelic for his service as Interim President of Continuing Education. Finally, Dr. Carroll reported that summer enrollment is up by 13% and that plans are now in place to hire 31 new full-time faculty positions and 25 replacement positions for 2015-16. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Student Trustee Olivia Light reported that the student governments at City, Mesa, and Miramar SAN DIEGO colleges are planning for the new academic year, as well as the San Diego Pride Parade in July. COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT She also stated that a “Stop the Hate” training campaign will be held at City College. 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883
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At its meeting of June, 2015, the Board of Trustees:
• Heard public comments by AFT-Guild, Local 1931, President Jim Mahler on outstanding issues Follow us on: under negotiation for the College & Continuing Education Faculty collective bargaining agreements. • Received Title IX training on the role of the Board in complying with new federal requirements www.facebook.com/sdccd for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, addressing issues related to sexual harassment and assault, presented by Vice Chancellor of Student Services Lynn Neault, www.twitter.com/sdccd Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Will Surbrook, and Director of Legal Services and EEO www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD Mary Rogers. CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS (continued)
JULY 2015 • Administered the Oath of Office to Student Trustees Laura Benavidez (City College) and Olivia Light (Miramar College), and to Police Officers Paul Hubka and Cesar Delgado; and received Su M T W Th F S the summary of the 2014-17 Police Officers Association (POA) collective bargaining contract proposals presented by POA President Nancy Schumaker. 1 2 3 4 • Approved and adopted changes to Board Policy: BP 3050 Student Success and Support Program; and Student Equity (first reading 5/14/15); adopted a resolution to excuse Trustee 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Rich Grosch from attendance at the May 14, 2015, meeting of the Board of Trustees, due to illness, in accordance with Education Code Section 72024(d); and ratified the adoption of a 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 resolution in support of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 • Adopted the Tentative Budget for 2015-16, following remarks by Chancellor Constance Carroll and a presentation by Executive Vice Chancellor Bonnie Dowd. The Board’s Budget Study and 26 27 28 29 30 31 Audit Committee (Trustees Grosch and Senour) had reviewed the budget in advance. Trustees emphasized that the budget, with the largest increase in operating revenues in the District’s AUGUST 2015 history, was balanced and is expected to change as the result of future additional legislative and revenue adjustments. The Tentative Budget totals $779,431,905, and consists of three Su M T W Th F S major components: approximately $384,316,597 in General Fund operations; $244,693,472 in Propositions S and N bond issuances: and $150,421,836 in federal and state financial aid and 1 other grants. New directions in the budget include a 3% increase in support for more classes and instructional support; 31 new full-time faculty positions; increases in student success and 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 equity programs; a modest COLA; payment for past mandated claims; scheduled maintenance and instructional equipment funding; strengthening reserves; and general support for operating 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 improvements. • Approved new or revised courses and programs, with comments by Interim Vice Chancellor of 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Instructional Services Shelly Hess regarding 13 new associate degree and certificate 23 24 25 26 27 29 programs; authorized agreements with health care agencies for use of clinical facilities by 27 students enrolled in District health occupations programs; and approved purchase orders 30 31 prepared during the month of April 2015. • Authorized an agreement with American Honda Motor Co. Inc. for Miramar College to continue SEPTEMBER 2015 to provide American Honda Professional Automotive Career Training; and the travel of students at City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges, and Continuing Education to participate in various Su M T W Th F S competitions, tournaments, student leadership, and related activities. • Accepted grants from the National Institute of General Medical Services for the Bridges to the 1 2 3 4 5 Future Program at City College; and from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) Funds for Student Success for support services to students in the San Diego 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Early Middle College High School Program at City College in the 2014-15 fiscal year; and from Project Concern International for revising the Community Health Work Certificate at City 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 College; from the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development for establishing support services for underrepresented students interested in mental health careers 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 at City College; from the YMCA Youth and Family Services for academic counseling and classes to participants in the San Diego Urban Teacher Fellows Career Pathways Program at 27 28 29 30 City College; from the CCCCO for the enrollment growth and assessment, remediation, and retention in the Associate Degree in Nursing program at City College; and from the County of OCTOBER 2015 San Diego Health and Human Services Agencies for professional services for CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work participants in the 2015-16 fiscal year. Su M T W Th F S
• Accepted a total of seven major grants totaling over $1.5 million from the CCCCO, Economic 1 2 3 and Workforce Development Program, to City College for Deputy Sector Navigator service in Communication/Digital Media, and Advanced Manufacturing; and to Miramar College for both 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Statewide Sector Navigator and Deputy Sector Navigator service in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology, and Advanced Transportation and Renewables in the 2015-16 fiscal year, as 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 well as a second augmentation for the Deputy Sector Navigator service in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology at Miramar College in the 2014-15 fiscal year. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 • Authorized a bid award for the purchase and delivery of medical equipment and supplies for the Allied Health program at Continuing Education César E. Chávez Campus to Hill Rom, Products 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Unlimited Inc., Moore Medical LLC., and Medco Supply Co; approved the consolidation of all KSDS radio station operations; and adopted resolutions to establish a new Union Bank account Please note: Board meetings will be held at the and a San Diego County Cash Fund for the SDCCD KSDS radio station account. District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise • Approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel service noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is effective on or after June 12, 2015; faculty sabbatical leaves for the 2015-16 academic year; available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on and the deletion of defunded vacant classified positions. the District website at http://www.boarddocs.com/ ca/sdccd/Board.nsf/Public. • Awarded contracts to Anton’s Service Inc. for demolition of the MA Building at Mesa College, to IO Environmental & Infrastructure Inc. to provide revitalization and expansion of the vernal Campus Board meetings scheduled for the Fall pools at Miramar College, and to Synergy Electric Company Inc. for the 12Kv Upgrade Phase 2 2015 semester: September 24 (City College) and project at Miramar College; ratified Notices of Completion recorded under delegation of October 8 (Mesa College). authority; and approved the Master List of Off-campus Locations for 2015-16. Board Retreat: October 22 (USD). • Approved a long-term ground lease for surplus property at the former North City Campus with Le Lycée Francais et International de San Diego with comments by Vice Chancellor of Facilities Christopher Manis and Le Lycée Francais et International de San Diego Director Thierry Pasquet, with proceeds designated to provide maintenance funding for bond construction programs. Chancellor Carroll noted that this is the fifth in a series of successful ground leases designed to support Propositions S and N construction projects. BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT July 16, 2015
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Trustee Mary Graham stated that she attended the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) National Summer Institute where she participated in discussions on how to better integrate education and the workforce. She also reported that she attended the California Community Colleges’ Success Network (3CSN) Leadership Institute and took part in sessions related to professional development for faculty. Trustee Rich Grosch reported that he attended the Propositions S and N Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) meeting and recognized Chair and longtime member Evonne Schulze, whose term is expiring this year. Trustee Grosch also praised the Facilities Management department for their positive work with the COC. The governing board of the San Diego Community Trustee Bernie Rhinerson reported on Campaign for Free College Tuition, a non-profit organization working to reform the nation’s system for financing higher education, specifically to provide free College District is composed of 5 elected members tuition for community college students. He encouraged his fellow Board members and the District to and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee support the legislative initiatives and campaign for this purpose. position is filled on a rotating basis. Trustee Peter Zschiesche thanked Communications Director Jack Beresford for his efforts in BOARD MEMBERS promoting Miramar College’s annual Life Science Summer Institute. He also reported that he Mary Graham attended an event where Congressman John Lewis featured his graphic novel “March,” which he Rich Grosch (executive vice president) recommended due its relevancy and historic value. Bernie Rhinerson Trustee Maria Nieto Senour reported that she also attended the Propositions S and N COC Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) meeting. She mentioned that she was impressed by the recent San Diego Union-Tribune article on Peter Zschiesche the homeless student population at City College and thanked Director Jack Beresford for CHANCELLOR successfully encouraging the local media to cover this issue. Trustee Senour also reflected on Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. recent events of historic significance, notably the Supreme Court’s ruling to legalize same-sex (secretary to the board) marriage, President Barack Obama’s visit to a federal prison (the first sitting U.S. President to do so), and the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the South Carolina Statehouse. STUDENT TRUSTEES Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that the state’s recalculation of 2014-15 community college Laura Benavidez full-time-equivalent students (FTES) enrollment, known as the P-2 Report, has been released. This Olivia Light report credits the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) with an additional 223 FTES, which will yield additional funding in the amount of $774,842. The report also notes that the SDCCD has now reached a growth rate of 5.4%, almost twice the overall growth rate of 2.7% reported for the California Community Colleges. Dr. Carroll indicated that planning is underway in the District for sustaining this FTES growth level and reaching the new target of 3% growth that is included in the 2015-16 state budget. The Chancellor also introduced the new President of San Diego Continuing Education, Dr. Carlos Cortez, who made comments regarding his pleasure in joining the District and first days on the job. Student Trustee Olivia Light reported that Miramar College held its annual Life Science Summer Institute, aviation maintenance technology students are rebuilding a World War II fighter plane, and planning is underway for the “Invest in Success” event; and City College held a successful “Student Board of Trustees Success Day” event. She also reported that student representatives from City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges will be participating in the 2015 San Diego Pride Parade and an upcoming student leader San Diego training session on changes to Title IX. Community College District 3375 Camino del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108-3883 BOARD ACTIONS 619-388-6957
At its meeting of July 16, 2015, the Board of Trustees:
• Announced from Closed Session that the Board approved the following actions: approval the Follow us on: 2014-2017 Handbook for the Management Employees Unit and the 2014-2017 Handbook for the Supervisory and Professional Administrators Association (SPAA) Unit. • Heard public comments by Professor Lupe Gonzalez, a Counselor at Mesa College, and www.facebook.com/sdccd Professor Rick Cassar, a Counselor at Miramar College, who spoke on behalf of the AFT Guild Local 1931 regarding outstanding issues under negotiation for the AFT Guild Local 1931 www.twitter.com/sdccd College & Continuing Education Faculty collective bargaining agreement; and by SPAA Unit www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD President Kurt Hill, who announced that the SPAA unit has voted in favor of ratifying the handbook, and also thanked the Board for approving it during today’s Closed Session. CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS (continued)
AUGUST 2015 • Conducted the first reading of Board Policy: BP 2015 Student Membership(s), BP 3200 Student Government and Organizations, BP 3301 Nonresident Tuition, and BP 5015 Residence Su M T W Th F S Determination, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Student Services Lynn Neault with approval to proceed with the next steps of review. 1 • Approved new or revised courses and programs; authorized agreements with health care agencies for use of clinical facilities by students enrolled in District health occupations 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 programs; and approved the Student Fee Schedule for 2015-16. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 • Approved the appointment of the following individuals to represent the SDCCD on the San Diego Adult Education Regional Consortium: Continuing Education Vice President Brian Ellison 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 and faculty member Rachel Rose; authorized agreements with Neighborhood House Association to provide education and various services at the Child Development programs at 23 24 25 26 27 27 29 City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges; a 3-year agreement with the Regents of the University of California for the Puente Project at City College; a Site License Agreement with the Foundation 30 31 for California Community Colleges for the use of Miramar College facilities for the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair’s Smog Check Referee and Student Technician Training Program; with SBG Technology Solutions for SEPTEMBER 2015 Homeland Security and Administration of Justice courses at Miramar College; and with the California Department of Education for operation of the Child Development Centers at City, Su M T W Th F S Mesa, and Miramar colleges. 1 2 3 4 5 • Accepted grants from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, Funds for Student Success for the San Diego Early/Middle College High School program at City College; from the 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Arthur N. Rupe Foundation for the Certified Nursing Assistant program at Continuing Education; from the California Department of Rehabilitation for the College 2 Career program 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 districtwide; from the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Auxiliary for services in support of the $50M CTE Enhancement at San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges, and 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Continuing Education; and from Feather River College for faculty training related to Sector Navigator and Deputy Sector Navigator roles in biotechnology at Miramar College. 27 28 29 30 • Authorized the increase of a current contract with the U.S. Navy Contract Instructor Program at the Navy Technical Training Center, Meridian, Mississippi from $665,036 to $744,582; ratified OCTOBER 2015 the commercial lease for office space for the PeopleSoft Implementation Project’s Campus Solutions Team located at Mission Valley Terrace, 3443 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA Su M T W Th F S 92108; and approved a contract with Withers Bergman LLP for the development and implementation of a Planned Giving Program with the District, Colleges, and Continuing 1 2 3 Education foundations. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Approved purchase orders prepared during the month of May 2015; various personnel actions including sabbatical leaves for the 2015-16 academic year and contracts of employment for 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 certain president, vice chancellor, and vice president positions; the 2014-15 Fourth Quarter Financial Report; certified short-term personnel service effective on or after July 17, 2015; and 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 in regards to the District’s FICA Alternative Plan, authorized the adoption and restatement of the 401(a) Plan, and the adoption of the 457 Plan and related Plan documents, with comments 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 by Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Will Surbrook. • Awarded contracts to Diversified Window Coverings for window coverings at the City College Business and Humanities building, Solpac Construction Inc. for the maintenance facility Please note: Board meetings will be held at the expansion project at Miramar College, PK Mechanical Systems Inc. for the south campus District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise improvement project at Miramar College, A & A Contracting Services Inc. for gas service to noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is selected fume hoods at the Math+Science Complex at Mesa College, Southwest Construction available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on Services for the Police Academy Training Facility project at Miramar College, Fordyce the District website at http://www.boarddocs.com/ Construction Inc. for air conditioning replacement and re-roofing at the SDCCD College Police ca/sdccd/Board.nsf/Public. Station at the District Service Center, and C.W. Driver for the Fine Arts building project at Mesa College. Campus Board meetings scheduled for the Fall 2015 semester: September 24 (City College) and • Approved the District’s Five Year Capital Construction Plan for submission to the California October 8 (Mesa College). Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office; declared an emergency pursuant to public contract code 20654 for expenditures to complete repairs to the existing chilled water line at Miramar Board Retreat: October 22 (USD). College; approved change orders exceeding ten percent to AO Reed, RAP Engineering Inc., and Williams and Sons Masonry Inc. for the Continuing Education César Chávez building project; approved change orders exceeding ten percent to Kinsman Construction Inc. for the gym louver replacement project at Mesa College; and ratified change orders exceeding ten percent for the Continuing Education César Chávez building and parking structure, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Facilities Christopher Manis. • Approved the appointment of Propositions S and N Citizens’ Oversight Committee member to serve a two-year term, from July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2017: Dr. Jane Gawronski, who was nominated by Trustee Rich Grosch; and the appointment of a student member to serve a one-year term, until June 30, 2016: William Newell, who was recommended by the United Student Council. • Following an introduction by Vice Chancellor of Facilities Christopher Manis, presented Propositions S and N Recognition Awards for Exemplary Performance to the following contractors and small businesses: Bergelectric, JE Moore Consulting, and K & Z Cabinet Company Inc. • Heard a status report by Vice Chancellor of Student Services Lynn Neault on summer enrollment. • Received an update on the Continuing Education César Chávez Campus by Vice Chancellor of Facilities Christopher Manis with an introduction by Continuing Education President Carlos Cortez. 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Trustee Mary Graham welcomed everyone back to the new semester. Trustees Peter Zschiesche, Rich Grosch, Bernie Rhinerson, and Maria Nieto Senour mentioned their attendance at the colleges’ convocations. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson announced that he will be running for the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board of Directors. Trustee Peter Zschiesche reported that he toured the facility of Computers 2 San Diego Kids, a local nonprofit organization that recycles and refurbishes used computers and provides them to disadvantaged students and households. The governing board of the San Diego Community College District is composed of 5 elected members Trustee Maria Nieto Senour reported that she attended part of the Chancellor’s Cabinet and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee Retreat and participated in the orientation for the student trustees. She also commented position is filled on a rotating basis. on the presentations that she, the Chancellor, and the AFT Guild President made at the BOARD MEMBERS three college convocations. Mary Graham Chancellor Constance Carroll discussed President Obama’s proposal to make Rich Grosch (executive vice president) community colleges tuition-free for qualified students. The Chancellor participated in Bernie Rhinerson Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) the White House teleconference on this proposal and indicated that the national College Peter Zschiesche Promise Campaign and other developments will be officially launched on September 9. Dr. Martha Kanter is serving as Executive Director of the national campaign. Dr. Carroll CHANCELLOR also reported that she has been appointed to serve on the California College Promise Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. Campaign and will be communicating soon with student leaders, faculty, administrators, (secretary to the board) staff, and others regarding plans for the California effort. She said that fall enrollment is STUDENT TRUSTEES running even with the previous fall. Chancellor Carroll shared her report with City Laura Benavidez College President Anthony Beebe who introduced Interim Vice President of Instruction Olivia Light Renee Kilmer. Igor Burgos Maron Student Trustee Olivia Light reported on various student activities, including the successful convocations held at the colleges; the City College Associated Student Government (ASG) is planning several voter registration events in conjunction with Constitution Day on September 17 and World Culture Day on September 28, and is launching a domestic violence campaign in October; the Mesa College ASG held a Summer CRUISE program to support underrepresented students, is planning for elections on September 9, and is preparing for the Mesa Olympics for staff and students; and Miramar College will have its “Invest in Success” event on September 30. BOARD OF TRUSTEES SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD ACTIONS 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 At its meeting of August 27, 2015, the Board of Trustees: 619-388-6957 • Heard public comments by Community member Richard Thompson regarding UC Transfer; and from Cheri Pierre and Gus Magee on behalf of Computers 2 San Diego Kids, requesting that the Board consider changing policies and procedures Follow us on: that would allow the District to donate used computers to their organization. The matter was referred to the Chancellor.
• Administered the Oath of Office to Student Trustee Igor Burgos Maron (Mesa www.facebook.com/sdccd College); and approved the appointment of Mark Tran to the Trustee Advisory www.twitter.com/sdccd Council. www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD • Received initial proposals from the AFT Guild, Local 1931 for a collective bargaining successor agreement with the AFT Faculty Bargaining Unit. CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS (continued) SEPTEMBER 2015 • Approved and adopted additions to Board Policies: BP 2015 Student Membership(s), Su M T W Th F S BP 3200 Student Government and Organizations, BP 3301 Nonresident Tuition, and BP 5015 Residence Determination (First Reading 7/16/15); conducted the first 1 2 3 4 5 reading of Board Polices: BP 3500 Campus Safety, BP 3501 Campus Security and Access, BP 3505 Emergency Response Plan, BP 3510 Workplace Violence Plan, 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3515 Reporting Crimes, BP 3518 Child Abuse Reporting, BP 3520 Local Law 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Enforcement, BP 3530 Weapons on Campus, and BP 3550 Drug Environment and Drug Prevention Program, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Facilities 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Christopher Manis with approval to proceed with the next steps of review. 27 28 29 30 • Conducted a workshop on the state-funded Student Success and Support Programs (SSSP) and Student Equity Program. Workshop participants included Presidents OCTOBER 2015 Anthony Beebe, Pam Luster, Patricia Hsieh, and Carlos Cortez; Vice Presidents Denise Whisenhunt and Gerald Ramsey; Dean Lorie Crosby Howell; Mesa College Su M T W Th F S faculty member Wendy Smith; and Vice Chancellor, Student Services Lynn Neault. 1 2 3
• Authorized agreements with health care agencies for use of clinical facilities by 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 students enrolled in District health occupations programs; and accepted the annual Program Self-Evaluation and 2015 Participant Handbook regarding the Child 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Development Centers at City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 • Authorized the renewal of agreements with apprenticeship-sponsoring organizations for related and supplemental education, including Associated Builders and 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Contractors, Associated General Contractors, and Black Contractors Association; a one-year agreement between Miramar College and University City High School to NOVEMBER 2015 establish an Accelerated College Program; and an agreement between District/City Su M T W Th F S College Military Education and the U.S. Naval Shipyard to provide an Oxygen Equipment and Calibration Course in Yokosuka, Japan. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• Approved the name change of the Budget Development and Institutional Planning 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Advisory Committee to Budget Planning and Development Council; approved the District’s Report of Participation in the San Diego County Investment Pool for the 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 period ending June 30, 2015; approved purchase orders prepared during the month 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 of June 2015; and approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel service effective on or after August 28, 2015. 29 30 • Authorized the use of the Balboa Park Recital Hall as an off-campus facility by DECEMBER 2015 Continuing Education; to assign all rights under the terms of a contract with RBF Consulting to Michael Baker International Inc.; and awarded contracts to Su M T W Th F S Michael Baker International Inc. for creating a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Visual Information System at Mesa College, to SDStature for exterior stair 1 2 3 4 5 security alterations at Mesa College, and to 3-D Enterprises Inc. for the ADA path 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 to Transit Center project at Miramar College. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 • Adopted a resolution to enter into an energy efficiency agreement with Green Charge Networks for installation of storage devices to reduce electrical usage 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 spikes throughout the District; approved change orders exceeding ten percent to 27 28 29 30 31 K&Z Cabinet Co. Inc. for the Continuing Education César Chávez building, and to Sundt Construction for the City College C Building remodel; and ratified change orders exceeding ten percent for the Continuing Education César Chávez building, Please note: Board meetings will be held at the District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise following comments by Vice Chancellor of Facilities Christopher Manis. noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is • Heard a presentation on the District’s 2015-17 Strategic Communications Plan by available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on the District website at http://www.boarddocs.com/ Communications and Public Relations Director Jack Beresford. ca/sdccd/Board.nsf/Public.
Campus Board meetings scheduled for the Fall 2015 semester: September 24 (City College) and October 8 (Mesa College).
Board Retreat: October 22 (USD). BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
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Trustee Mary Graham reported that she attended the welcome reception for Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Stephanie Bulger and mentioned that she is looking forward to Dr. Bulger’s plans for increasing student completion while addressing the needs of underprepared students. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson reported that Assembly Bill 288 (Holden), promoting dual enrollment of high school students, was passed by the Senate and will now go to Governor Brown for his signature. Trustee Rhinerson also requested that the Chancellor send a letter to the governor, on behalf of the Board, in support The governing board of the San Diego Community of the bill. College District is composed of 5 elected members and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee Trustee Maria Nieto Senour reported that she attended Continuing Education’s position is filled on a rotating basis. convocation and complimented President Carlos Cortez and those involved for BOARD MEMBERS a successful event. Mary Graham Rich Grosch (executive vice president) Chancellor Constance Carroll reported on the national effort to make Bernie Rhinerson community colleges tuition-free for students in order to increase access to Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) workforce education and training that will benefit the economy. The Heads-Up Peter Zschiesche America and America’s College Promise campaigns were officially launched by CHANCELLOR President Barack Obama and Dr. Jill Biden on September 9. Chancellor Carroll Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. has been appointed to the steering committee of the California College Promise (secretary to the board) campaign. Dr. Carroll also indicated that fall enrollment is on track for a 2.4% STUDENT TRUSTEES increase. Laura Benavidez Igor Burgos Maron Student Trustee Laura Benavidez reported on various student activities during Olivia Light the month of September, including recent Associated Student Government (ASG) meetings at Mesa and Miramar; upcoming Constitution Day and World Cultures Day events at City College; Club Rush and a Financial Aid Fair at Mesa College; and the Invest in Success campaign and Amazing Race event at Miramar College. She also noted that classes started for Continuing Education earlier this week.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD ACTIONS SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
At its meeting of September 10, 2015, the Board of Trustees: 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH • Announced from Closed Session that a tentative agreement has been SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 reached between the SDCCD and AFT Guild Local 1931 College and 619-388-6957 Continuing Education Faculty Unit. • Administered the Oath of Office to Police Lt. Gilberto Torres. Follow us on: • Approved and adopted Board Policies: BP 3500 Campus Safety, BP 3501 Campus Security and Access, BP 3505 Emergency Response Plan, BP 3510 Workplace Violence Plan, 3515 Reporting Crimes, BP 3518 Child www.facebook.com/sdccd Abuse Reporting, BP 3520 Local Law Enforcement, BP 3530 Weapons www.twitter.com/sdccd www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD on Campus, and BP 3550 Drug Free Environment and Drug Prevention Program (First Reading 8/27/15). CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS (continued) SEPTEMBER 2015 • Adopted a resolution in support of America’s College Promise Proposal: Su M T W Th F S Tuition-Free Community College for Responsible Students; authorized agreements with health care agencies for use of clinical facilities by 1 2 3 4 5
students enrolled in District health occupations programs; and designated 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 September 17, 2015, as Constitution Day at the colleges and CE. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 • Conducted a public hearing and approved the SDCCD 2015-16 Adopted Budget following comments by Chancellor Constance Carroll and a 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
presentation by Executive Vice Chancellor Bonnie Dowd. The total budget 27 28 29 30 is $800,802,970, including $408,481,902 in General Fund Unrestricted and Restricted operational funds. The balance of $392,321,068 consists of the OCTOBER 2015 current issuances of Propositions S and N bond funds, as well as federal and special funds. This approval meets the state’s legal filing deadline of Su M T W Th F S September 15 for community colleges. The budget was reviewed by the 1 2 3 Board’s Budget Study and Audit Committee (Trustee Grosch and Trustee 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Zschiesche). 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 • Authorized the renewal of an agreement with the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department for in-service training at Miramar College; an 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 agreement with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Training for law enforcement in-service courses at Miramar College; and approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term NOVEMBER 2015 personnel service effective on or after September 11, 2015. Su M T W Th F S
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Campus Board meetings scheduled for the Fall 2015 semester: September 24 (City College) and October 8 (Mesa College).
Board Retreat: October 22 (USD). BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
SPECIAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC
Trustee Mary Graham reported that she attended and enjoyed “In A Word,” an event benefitting the community colleges of San Diego and the public radio show A Way with Words. Trustee Maria Nieto Senour discussed her participation in that she participated on a panel regarding the play “Blueprint to Freedom: An Ode to Bayard Rustin,” at City College, and discussed the issues that arose during the civil rights movement. Trustee Senour also recognized and congratulated Dr. Julianna Barnes on her new position as the president of Cuyamaca College. The governing board of the San Diego Community College District is composed of 5 elected members Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that a statewide workgroup has been and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee established to review and propose modifications to a range of regulations position is filled on a rotating basis. governing the accountability and operations of California’s community colleges. BOARD MEMBERS Three members of the SDCCD are members of the group: Executive Vice Mary Graham Chancellor Bonnie Dowd (Co-chair), Chancellor Constance Carroll, and AFT Rich Grosch (executive vice president) Guild President Jim Mahler. Dr. Carroll indicated that fall enrollment was strong, Bernie Rhinerson Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) still tracking for a 2.4% increase, and that more classes will be offered in order Peter Zschiesche to capitalize on additional enrollment growth in the current year. CHANCELLOR Student Trustee Laura Benavidez gave details on various student activities, Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. including a collaborative suicide prevention training program involving City and (secretary to the board) Mesa colleges; a sustainability summit at Mesa College; the Associated Student STUDENT TRUSTEES Government in-house elections; a resolution writing workshop at Miramar Laura Benavidez College; and the Continuing Education César E. Chávez campus grand opening Igor Burgos Maron Olivia Light that will take place on October 28.
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At its meeting of September 24, 2015, the Board of Trustees: • Held a campus meeting at City College that included an overview and welcome by President Anthony Beebe, Academic Senate President Berta
Harris, Classified Senate PresidentYvonne Schmeltz, and ASG President BOARD OF TRUSTEES Laura Benavidez; a presentation on Deputy Sector Navigator (DSN) – SAN DIEGO Advanced Manufacturing by Dean Trudy Gerald, training participant Walt COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Whitney, and Professor Jack Bollinger; a presentation on DSN – Information 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH Communication Technology/Digital Media by Dean Rose LaMuraglia, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 Professor Theresa Savarese, and City College alumni Terrell McClain and 619-388-6957 Ronald Clark; and a presentation on apprenticeship programs by Professor Leroy Brady and Solar Turbines Manager Ferenc Pankotai. • Heard public comments by City College counselors Steve Schommer and Follow us on: Ray Wong, who spoke on behalf of the AFT Guild Local 1931 regarding outstanding issues under negotiation for the AFT Guild Local 1931 College & www.facebook.com/sdccd Continuing Education Faculty collective bargaining agreement; by City College www.twitter.com/sdccd Professors Erin Rempala and Nancy Crispen regarding issues currently in www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD negotiations; and by Professors Theresa Gallo and Carolyn Thomas regarding campus safety and college police staffing levels. CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS (continued)
• Reviewed the results of and approved the Board of Trustees’ self-evaluation OCTOBER 2015 and set goals for 2015-16. The Board members thanked all who participated in providing feedback regarding the Board’s performance and Su M T W Th F S
accomplishments. 1 2 3 • Approved an Employment Agreement for Chancellor Constance M. Carroll, 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 extending her contract, with appreciation expressed for her effective leadership of the District. Dr. Carroll thanked the Board members for their 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
confidence, complimented them on their own leadership, and stated that 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 she was looking forward to her continuing role as Chancellor. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 • Appointed Trustee Bernie Rhinerson as the Board’s voting delegate and Trustee Mary Graham as the alternate to the Association of Community NOVEMBER 2015 College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress in October 2015, and nominated members for election to the ACCT Board of Directors and related Su M T W Th F S ACCT offices; and approved an updated Memorandum of Understanding 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 between the San Diego Unified School District and the SDCCD formalizing its educational partnership, with comments by Vice Chancellor of Student 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Services Lynn Neault. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
• Authorized agreements with health care agencies for use of clinical facilities 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 by students enrolled in District health occupations programs; a one-year agreement to establish an Accelerated College Program at Mira Mesa High 29 30 School between the San Diego Unified School District and Miramar College; DECEMBER 2015 and travel for Mesa College students and faculty to participate in two overnight field trips to Cuyamaca Rancho National Park. Su M T W Th F S • Approved new or revised courses and programs; accepted grants from the 1 2 3 4 5 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Department of 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Health and Human Services for Mental Health Counseling services at City College, with comments by President Anthony Beebe and Mental Health 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Coordinator Leslie Easton; from the County of San Diego Health and Human 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Services Agency Workforce Education and Training for the Mental Health Career Pathways Program – Public Mental Health Academy at City College; 27 28 29 30 31 from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of General Medical Sciences for the Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program at Mesa College; and Please note: Board meetings will be held at the from the U.S. Department of Education for the STAR TRiO Student Support District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is Services Program at Mesa College. available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on the District website at http://www.boarddocs.com/ • Authorized contracts with the U.S. Navy and sub-contracts with Lockheed ca/sdccd/Board.nsf/Public. Martin Integrated Systems totaling $3,386,910 to provide instructional services and training to military personnel at various facilities across the nation (Great Campus Board meetings scheduled for the Fall 2015 semester: October 8 (Mesa College). Lakes, IL; Williamsburg, Virginia; Pensacola, FL; and San Diego, CA). Board Retreat: October 22 (USD). • Approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel service effective on or after September 25, 2015; and authorized the reallocation, reclassification, or removal of positions districtwide, effective July 1, 2015. • Authorized the use of Groovy Like a Movie studio as an off-campus facility by City College; and awarded a contract to Choctaw Construction Co Inc. for accessibility revisions to parking lot 3 at City College. • Heard a presentation on “Learning Communities: High Impact Practices to Achieve Student Success and Equity” by Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Stephanie Bulger and Vice Chancellor of Student Services Lynn Neault. BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT OCTOBER 8, 2015
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Trustee Bernie Rhinerson reported that Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 288 (Holden), the College and Career Access Pathways Act, which expands dual high school/community college enrollments, and thanked Chancellor Carroll and his colleagues on the Board for supporting the bill. Trustee Peter Zschiesche thanked Mesa College for the flyer he received promoting Veterans Day activities on campus. Trustee reported that she is looking forward to participating Maria Nieto Senour The governing board of the San Diego Community in the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership College District is composed of 5 elected members Congress, which is being held in San Diego on October 13-17. She said the and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee event is an opportunity to highlight the San Diego Community College District position is filled on a rotating basis. and its best practices. BOARD MEMBERS Chancellor reported on the California Community Colleges Mary Graham Constance Carroll Rich Grosch (executive vice president) Board of Governors budget request for 2016-17, totaling $968.5 million in new Bernie Rhinerson funding. The primary items are: $175 million for 3% enrollment growth/access; Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) $100 million for a 2% COLA; $50 million in additional Student Success and Peter Zschiesche Equity funds; $80 million for new full-time faculty positions; $250 million for an CHANCELLOR increase in base operating funds; $200 million for workforce education; and Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. other requests. The Chancellor said that these requests would be the basis for (secretary to the board) system advocacy. STUDENT TRUSTEES Laura Benavidez Dr. Carroll also commented on the recent tragedy at Umpqua Community Igor Burgos Maron College in Roseburg, Oregon, where 9 students were killed last week and others Olivia Light wounded by an active shooter. She complimented the campuses and other offices for their observance of the national Moment of Silence for the victims. She also emphasized that a districtwide effort is underway to review and update all safety procedures and equipment. Student Trustee Igor Burgos Maron reported on various Associated Student Government activities, including preparations for the Fall 2015 General Assembly of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) by
all three colleges; a successful Board meeting held at City College; the updating BOARD OF TRUSTEES of club websites and planning for a student leadership retreat in Jamul, CA, at SAN DIEGO Mesa College; and Fall Fest and Club Rush events at Miramar College. COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH BOARD ACTIONS SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 619-388-6957 At its meeting of October 8, 2015, the Board of Trustees: • Announced the following action from Closed Session: the denial of an Appeal of the Investigative Findings of a Title 5 Investigation; and approval of moving Follow us on: forward with the termination of an academic employee at Continuing Education. www.facebook.com/sdccd www.twitter.com/sdccd www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS (continued)
• Heard public comments by Mesa College counselors Anthony Reuss, Lupe OCTOBER 2015 Gonzalez, Marichu Magana, and Isaac Arguelles-Ibarra, who spoke on behalf of the AFT Guild Local 1931 regarding outstanding issues under negotiation Su M T W Th F S
for the AFT Guild Local 1931 College & Continuing Education Faculty 1 2 3 collective bargaining agreement; and by Mesa College Academic Senate President Rob Fremland regarding Resolution 15.9.1: Parity in Workloads for 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Counselors and Faculty with Laboratory Assignments, also matters that are 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 part of collective bargaining negotiations. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 • Held a campus meeting at Mesa College that included an overview and welcome by President Pamela T. Luster, Academic Senate President Rob 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Fremland, Classified Senate PresidentAngela Liewen, and ASG President Igor Burgos Maron; presentations on “Opening Doors” by Dean Larry Maxey; NOVEMBER 2015 the Summer CRUISE Program by Proyecto Éxito Director Monica Romero, Su M T W Th F S Professor Rob Fremland, student Marlena Gonzalez, and peer navigator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Eddie Raso Garcia Rojas; SEEDS Program by Dr. Leticia Lopez and students Julia Julima and Alex Bahena; “Breaking Down Barriers” by Deans Ashanti 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Hands and Andy MacNeill, Communication Studies Instructor Veronica 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Gerace, Dr. Leticia Lopez, Professors Pegah Motaleb and Guillermo Marrujo, and student Laronn Hill; and “Celebrating Success” by Vice President of 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Instruction Tim McGrath, and Dean Susan Topham. 29 30 • Approved the request to develop a campaign and program, titled “The San Diego Community College District Promise,” in order to participate in the DECEMBER 2015
national and state campaigns to increase community college access by Su M T W Th F S making them tuition-free for eligible students. 1 2 3 4 5 • Authorized agreements with health care agencies for use of clinical facilities by students enrolled in District health occupations programs and approved 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 new or revised courses and programs, following comments by Vice Chancellor 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 of Instructional Services Stephanie Bulger. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 • Authorized an agreement between the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) and STATco to share student data from the Career and Technology 27 28 29 30 31 Education Management Application System. • Accepted grants from the U.S. Department of Education for the Developing Please note: Board meetings will be held at the District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program – Title V, which is designed to expand noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is and improve Latino student success at Mesa College, with comments by available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on the District website at http://www.boarddocs.com/ President Pamela T. Luster; from the California Community Colleges ca/sdccd/Board.nsf/Public. Chancellor’s Office for Cal Grant B recipients at City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges; and approved various personnel actions including the certification of Board Retreat: October 22 (USD). short-term personnel service effective on or after October 9, 2015. • Authorized an energy service agreement with Adroit Solar for the replacement of the heat exchanger at Miramar College; a contract with Kleinfelder, MGTL, Ninyo and Moore, and Southern California Soil & Testing for future DSA material testing and inspection services for projects districtwide; agreements with Wilcon for the implementation of a dark fiber-optic network ring infrastructure at various District sites; and ratified change orders exceeding ten percent for the Continuing Education César Chávez building and City College C Building, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Facilities Christopher Manis. • Received a report on districtwide 2015 Veterans Day activities, with comments by Vice Chancellor of Student Services Lynn Neault. BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT NOVEMBER 12, 2015
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All Trustees reported that they attended the Continuing Education César Chávez Campus official grand opening. They expressed appreciation to President Carlos O. Turner Cortez and the staff for an excellent program and for the large turnout from the community. Trustee Mary Graham reported that she attended the Board retreat held at the University of San Diego, which focused on a number of important issues, including safety and how police officers are trained to manage difficult encounters without using force. She also thanked Mesa College, especially President Pamela Luster, for hosting the Learning Assistance Project (LAP) event on October 25. The governing board of the San Diego Community Trustee Rich Grosch expressed his appreciation for having the opportunity to speak at the College District is composed of 5 elected members Continuing Education César Chávez grand opening and highlighted the fact that most of the and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee construction was provided by small and historically-underutilized contractors and position is filled on a rotating basis. subcontractors from the region. BOARD MEMBERS Mary Graham Trustee Bernie Rhinerson reported on his participation at the Association of Community Rich Grosch (executive vice president) College Trustees (ACCT) Executive Committee meeting at which members discussed the Bernie Rhinerson needs of Latino students at community colleges and Pell Grants for high school students. Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) He also reported that the Community College League of California (CCLC) Advisory Peter Zschiesche Committee on Legislation, which he chairs, held its first meeting and will be focusing on reform of the Cal Grants program. CHANCELLOR Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. Trustee Peter Zschiesche attended an event organized by the San Diego Workforce (secretary to the board) Partnership and the San Diego and Imperial Counties Community Colleges Association STUDENT TRUSTEES (SDICCCA) on closing the skills gap, which was held at the Jacobs Center. He also Laura Benavidez requested a report on the topic. Chancellor Carroll responded that Vice Chancellor of Igor Burgos Maron Instructional Services Stephanie Bulger will provide a report on this at a future Board meeting. Olivia Light Trustee Maria Nieto Senour reported that she attended the Trustee Advisory Council (TAC) meeting and the Board of Trustees Industry Advisory Committees Member Appreciation reception, which recognized District partners for their continued efforts. She acknowledged the efforts of Vice Chancellor Stephanie Bulger in planning and implementing this successful event. Chancellor Constance Carroll reported on the recent national conference of the Community College Humanities Association (CCHA), held in Phoenix, Arizona and hosted by the Maricopa Community College District; the San Diego Community College District was a co-sponsor. The opening keynote speaker was the Chairman of the National Endowment for the BOARD OF TRUSTEES SAN DIEGO Humanities (NEH), Dr. William “Bro” Adams. Dr. Carroll is a board member of CCHA and also COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT serves on the NEH Humanities Council. One focus of the conference was to encourage more community colleges to apply for NEH and other foundation grants that currently are awarded 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH more often than not to universities and other cultural entities. At the state level, the Chancellor SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 reported on two items: 1) AB 288 (Dual Enrollment): Guidelines are being developed for 619-388-6957 implementing the increased participation of high school students in this program and President Obama is considering extending Pell Grant eligibility to high school students in these courses; and 2) Proposition 30: Proponents of two possible successor propositions to extend Follow us on: Proposition 30 tax support are meeting to consider merging these approaches into a single measure. If successful, the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) estimates that this could yield $5 to $11 billion annually in additional revenue. Chancellor Carroll indicated that the SDCCD www.facebook.com/sdccd is following these developments closely. www.twitter.com/sdccd www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD
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DECEMBER 2015 Student Trustee Igor Burgos Maron reported on various student activities, including a leadership summit on conflict resolution and a successful “Fight for Fifteen” march at City Su M T W Th F S College; a personal financial workshop, an Associated Student Government retreat, and a 1 2 3 4 5 Thanksgiving dinner for students at Mesa College; and successful Fall Fest and Club Rush events at Miramar College. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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20 21 22 23 24 25 26 BOARD ACTIONS 27 28 29 30 31 At its meeting of November 12, 2015, the Board of Trustees:
• Announced from Closed Session the approval of the 2016-2018 Collective Bargaining JANUARY 2016 Agreement for the AFT Guild Local 1931 College and Continuing Education Faculty Unit. Su M T W Th F S • Approved the Board Meeting Schedule for January 2016 through June 2016; and adopted a 1 2 resolution to excuse Trustee Mary Graham from attendance at the October 8, 2015, meeting of the Board of Trustees, due to a hardship, in accordance with Education Code Section 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 72024(d). 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • Approved the 2016-17 college and Continuing Education academic calendars, following comments by Chancellor Carroll and a presentation by Vice Chancellor of Student Services 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Lynn Neault, both noting that an intersession will be part of the credit academic calendar in 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 spring 2017. • Approved new or revised courses and programs; and authorized agreements with health 31 care agencies for use of clinical facilities by students enrolled in District health occupations and alcohol and other drug studies programs. FEBRUARY 2016
• Authorized an agreement with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Su M T W Th F S Training to provide the Academy Instructor Certification Course at Miramar College; and accepted grants and from the U.S. Department of Education for the Federal Supplemental 1 2 3 4 5 6 Education Opportunity Grants program districtwide; and approval to carry forward $38,536 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 in the 2015-2016 budget for the Federal Work Study Program districtwide. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 • Approved the District’s Report of Participation in the San Diego County Investment Pool for the period ending September 30, 2015; the 2015-16 First Quarter Financial Report; 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 and purchase orders prepared during the months of July, August, and September 2015. 28 29 • Authorized entering into contract negotiations with Ciber Inc. and/or Sierra Crestone for completion of the PeopleSoft ERP Administrative System implementation, with comments by Executive Vice Chancellor of Business and Technology Services Bonnie Ann Dowd, MARCH 2016 City College Academic Senate President Berta Harris, and Mesa College Academic Senate Su M T W Th F S President Rob Fremland; and awarded a contract to HAAS Factory Outlet for the installation of a CNC Vertical Machine Center at City College. 1 2 3 4 5
• Approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 service effective on or after November 13, 2015; and ratified a one-year sub-contract 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 agreement with the Armed Forces Services Corporation to provide instructional services to military personnel at the Naval Technical Training Center in Meridian, Mississippi. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
• Authorized the use of the San Diego Post-Acute Center and the Tifereth Israel Synagogue 27 28 29 30 31 as off-campus facilities by Continuing Education; awarded a contract to Chambers Inc. for the P-300 building re-roof project at Mesa College; and approved change orders exceeding ten percent to McMahon Steel Co. Inc. for the Continuing Education César Please note: Board meetings will be held at the District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise Chávez Campus. noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is • Received reports on AB 288 (Holden), Dual Enrollment – College and Career Access available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on the District website at http://www.boarddocs.com/ Pathways Partnership, and on the 2014-15 Student Success Scorecard, presented by ca/sdccd/Board.nsf/Public. Vice Chancellor of Student Services Lynn Neault. Campus Board meetings scheduled for Spring 2016 semester: February 18 (Miramar College) and March 24 (Continuing Education). BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT DECEMBER 10, 2015
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Trustee Mary Graham thanked those who participated in the Board’s Student Success and Accreditation Subcommittee meeting on Accreditation Standard IV. She indicated that one of the themes discussed was communication between the campuses and the District, including the Board, which needs to be addressed. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson reported that the Christensen Foundation has provided a $9,600 grant that will be used to purchase 3D printers for students at Continuing Education, as well as additional funds for the Trustee Scholarship. He also shared a report by the Wisconsin Hope Lab that shows a large percentage of students from the community colleges surveyed are struggling with food and/or housing, and complimented the District’s campuses for participating in the study. Trustee Rhinerson requested a report on what the District is doing to support these students. He also requested a report on what The governing board of the San Diego Community the District is doing to make textbooks more affordable, including pursuing opportunities for grant College District is composed of 5 elected members funding for digital textbooks. and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee Trustee Peter Zschiesche reported on his attendance at the Council on American-Islamic Relations of position is filled on a rotating basis. San Diego banquet and asked the District to consider supporting the organization in the future. He BOARD MEMBERS also mentioned that December 10 was Human Rights Day and encouraged people to join this program Mary Graham and requested Chancellor Carroll to develop a letter to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Rich Grosch (executive vice president) resolution in support of the cause. Chancellor Carroll said a resolution will be developed for the Bernie Rhinerson January board meeting. Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) Trustee Rich Grosch recognized the Board’s Budget Study and Audit Committee’s efforts and praised Peter Zschiesche the District for its sound fiscal management. He also reported that he attended various holiday CHANCELLOR celebrations throughout the District. Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. Trustee Maria Nieto Senour reported on her attendance at a recent San Diego and Imperial Counties (secretary to the board) Community Colleges Association (SDICCCA) Board Alliance meeting where they learned about STUDENT TRUSTEES training programs to make campus communities aware of unconscious bias. She requested that Laura Benavidez Chancellor Carroll explore the possibility of providing such training in the District. She also reported that she attended various campus holiday receptions. Igor Burgos Maron Olivia Light Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that the recent report by the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO), California’s Fiscal Outlook, indicates that California’s economic recovery has continued through 2015-16 and that California will end the current fiscal year with reserves of $11.5 billion. Revenues in 2016-17 are projected to increase by $6.9 billion (5.9%), which augurs well for another budget increase for community colleges, probably in the range of $400 million. Budget advocacy efforts will begin in January, in which district and campus leaders, as well as Board members, will be involved. Dr. Carroll shared her report with Mesa College President Pam Luster who presented the college’s Women’s Water Polo Team to be congratulated on winning the statewide championship. The Chancellor wished everyone a safe and restful holiday season. Student Trustee reported that “De-stress for the Test” events, activities to help students Olivia Light BOARD OF TRUSTEES ease the stresses during midterms, were held at City and Miramar colleges. She also reported that a SAN DIEGO Thanksgiving dinner was provided for students at Mesa College. COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD ACTIONS 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883
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• Announced the following actions from Closed Session: issuing a second 90-Day Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance to an academic employee at Mesa College; and unanimously approved Follow us on: the adoption of the 2014-2017 Resource Allocation Formula Tentative Agreement pertinent to the following: AFT Guild Non-Academic Non Classified Employees Unit, the Police Officers Association, the Management Association Unit, the Supervisory & Professional Administrators Association; the Association of Confidential Employees Unit; the Executive Management Unit and Chancellor. www.facebook.com/sdccd www.twitter.com/sdccd • Heard public comments from Sara Beth Cain regarding the Supervisory & Professional www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD Administrators Association’s tentative Resource Allocation Formula (RAF) Agreement. CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS (continued)
• Conducted the first reading of revisions to Chapter 3 – General Institution, Board Policies: BP 3410 JANUARY 2016 Nondiscrimination and BP 3430 Prohibition of Harassment, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Will Surbrook, with approval to proceed with the next steps of review. Su M T W Th F S • Conducted the Board’s Annual Organizational Meeting: 1 2 1. Electing Trustee Maria Nieto Senour as President of the Board; 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2. Electing Trustee Rich Grosch as Executive Vice President of the Board; 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3. Designating Trustee Mary Graham as Vice President for Instructional Development; 4. Designating Trustee Peter Zschiesche as Vice President for Community Development; 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 5. Designating Trustee Bernie Rhinerson as Vice President for Educational Collaboration; 6. Appointing Chancellor Constance Carroll as Secretary to the Board; and 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7. Referring to the Chancellor Board members’ interests in serving to study budget/audit matters and 31 student success, equity, and accreditation. It was suggested to keep the same subcommittees, except that Trustee Bernie Rhinerson should replace Trustee Peter Zschiesche on the Budget Study and Audit Subcommittee. The Chancellor will follow up. FEBRUARY 2016 • Received the District’s 2014-2015 Independent Auditors’ Reports, which were conducted by the Su M T W Th F S accounting firm Christy White Associates. Audit reports for the five major funds in the District were provided: General Fund, Proposition S Fund, Proposition N Fund, Social Security Alternative Plan, and 1 2 3 4 5 6 the SDCC Auxiliary Organization. The Board’s Budget Study and Audit Committee (Trustees Rich Grosch 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 and Peter Zschiesche) had reviewed the audits in depth with Chancellor Constance Carroll and Executive Vice Chancellor Bonnie Ann Dowd prior to the meeting. Christy White, President of Christy White 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Associates, addressed the Board and noted that all audits received the highest praise possible, an 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 unmodified opinion (meaning that all information was accurate and complete, with adequate internal controls and full federal and state compliance), which is generally unheard for a district of this size. 28 29 Trustee Grosch stated that these positive audit results were a tribute to the District’s excellent fiscal management, and Trustee Senour and Chancellor Carroll praised those involved for their efforts. MARCH 2016 • Approved the appointment of Linda Zintz (nominated by Trustee Bernie Rhinerson) to serve a two-year term, from July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2017 on the Propositions S and N Citizens’ Oversight Committee; Su M T W Th F S and appointed Continuing Education Dean Lorie Crosby-Howell to replace Vice President Brian Ellison, 1 2 3 4 5 as the San Diego Community College District representative on the San Diego Adult Education Regional Consortium (SDAERC). 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
• Adopted a resolution regarding compensation for members of the Board of Trustees; establish a 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Board Designated Project Fund Reserve to help offset annual expense increases due to the employer contribution rate increases for CalSTRS and CalPERS approved through 2021; and approved various 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel service effective on or after 27 28 29 30 31 December 11, 2015. • Approved the Student Success and Equity Plans for City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges, and Continuing Please note: Board meetings will be held at Education, with a presentation by Vice Chancellor of Student Services Lynn Neault; new or revised the District Office, Room 235/245, unless courses and programs, with comments by Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Stephanie Bulger; and otherwise noted on the posted agenda. The authorized agreements with health care agencies for use of clinical facilities by students enrolled in agenda is available the Friday prior to the District health occupations. Board meetings on the District website at http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sdccd/Board. • Accepted additional funds from the U.S. Department of Education for the Federal Work-Study program nsf/Public. award at Mesa College and for providing assistance to various programs at Continuing Education; entered into a contract with the California Energy Commission to support training at the Advanced Campus Board meetings scheduled Transportation Technology and Energy Center at Miramar College; accepted a grant from the SDAERC for Spring 2016 semester: February 18 for various expenditures at Continuing Education; and reduced funding from the California Community (Miramar College) and March 24 (Continuing Colleges Chancellor’s Office for instructional equipment and library materials districtwide. Education). • Awarded contracts to Advanced Audio Microphones, Cozy Creative Center, Sew Hut, and Southland Technology for new visual arts equipment for the Mesa College C Building; to Advanced Exercise Equipment for various fitness equipment for the Mesa College Fitness Center; and approved purchase orders prepared during the month of October. • Approved a long-term ground lease for surplus property contiguous to the West City Campus with Veritas Urban Properties LLC, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Facilities Christopher Manis, with proceeds designated to provide maintenance funding for bond construction projects; declared an emergency pursuant to public contract code 20654 for expenditures to complete remediation of mold/ mildew in rooms I-101A and I-101B at Miramar College; and terminated a contract for convenience with SDStature regarding security stair enhancements at the Mesa College Math+Science Complex. • Authorized Executive Vice Chancellor of Business and Technology Services Bonnie Ann Dowd to execute a Statement of Work for the completion of the Human Capital Management module, and funding to continue for the finance and campus solution projects in regards to the PeopleSoft ERP implementation project with Ciber Inc. • Entered into a consultant agreement with JE Moore Consulting Inc. for additional program management services for Propositions S and N; and ratified change orders exceeding ten percent for the Continuing Education César Chávez building and City College C Building, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Facilities Christopher Manis. • Received a report on the San Diego Workforce Conference: Identifying, Tackling, and Closing the Skills Gap, presented by Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Stephanie Bulger. BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT JANUARY 28, 2016
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Trustee Mary Graham welcomed everyone back from the holiday break and reported that she attended Alliance San Diego’s All Peoples Celebration, which celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with praise for Chancellor Constance Carroll who was the “Community Speaker” at the event. Trustee Rich Grosch reported on his attendance at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade and added that the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) was well represented at all of the events honoring Dr. King. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson reported that he attended the San Diego MLK Educators’ Breakfast where Dr. Elliot Hirshman, president of San Diego State University and keynote speaker, gave The governing board of the San Diego Community an insightful and well-researched speech that speculated about the influence and strategies Dr. College District is composed of 5 elected members Martin Luther King, Jr., would have if he were alive today. Trustee Rhinerson also reported that and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee he will be attending the Community College League of California (CCLC) Legislative Conference position is filled on a rotating basis. in Sacramento in January, as well as the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) National Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C., in February. BOARD MEMBERS Mary Graham Trustee Peter Zschiesche shared the latest issue of the ACCT Advisor, in which Trustee Rich Grosch (executive vice president) Rhinerson is featured on the cover as one of four new ACCT board members. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson Zschiesche congratulated him on his election and thanked him for representing the SDCCD in Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) that capacity. He also reported on his attendance at an event held at City College, hosted by Peter Zschiesche The San Diego Foundation Center for Civic Engagement, where the topic of reducing recidivism in the criminal justice system was discussed by California Community Colleges Board of CHANCELLOR Governors member Scott Budnick. Trustee Zschiesche also suggested the possibility of a Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. partnership between City College and the City of San Diego’s Economic Development office. (secretary to the board) Trustee Maria Nieto Senour congratulated Chancellor Carroll for being honored with the STUDENT TRUSTEES “Moving San Diego Forward” award by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce at its Laura Benavidez 145th Anniversary Celebration. Trustee Senour also shared news that Senator Marty Block will Igor Burgos Maron not be seeking re-election to the Senate and requested that Chancellor Carroll develop a Olivia Light commendation for the Board to adopt that recognizes Senator Block’s accomplishments, especially his years of service and support for the San Diego Community College District and higher education in California. Chancellor Constance Carroll reported on the Governor’s proposed budget, which was announced subsequent to the previous Board meeting. She indicated that the $122.6 billion state funding plan would provide $18.7 million as a direct allocation of increased funds to the District and potentially millions more via competitive grants and other allocations. The Chancellor said that all members of the Board of Trustees, several Presidents and other administrators, and the Student Trustees would be attending the CCLC Legislative Conference BOARD OF TRUSTEES and meeting with legislators, January 30 through February 1, in Sacramento. Four funding SAN DIEGO priorities top the advocacy list: a Basic Allocation increase; a COLA increase; COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT an increase in FTES growth; and full-time faculty positions. Dr. Carroll noted that the spring semester began on January 25. Enrollment in the first week is up about 1% and the District 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH is on track to achieve its 3% growth target for the year. The Chancellor also commended SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 Continuing Education and City College on the awards they received for their floats in the 619-388-6957 MLK parade: Continuing Education (first place, Education Category); City College (third place, Education, and second place, Floats Category).
Student Trustee Igor Burgos Maron reported that Miramar College was featured on the front Follow us on: page of the San Diego Union-Tribune for their participation in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade. Student Trustee Maron also reported on various student activities, including civility training for Associated Student Government (ASG) leaders at all campuses; in-house elections are being held at Mesa and Miramar colleges; participation in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. www.facebook.com/sdccd Parade by the colleges and Continuing Education; an open house for the M Building on February www.twitter.com/sdccd 17-18 and an International Women’s Day celebration in March at City College; club rush and www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD preparations for legislative meetings in Washington, D.C. scheduled in March are underway at Mesa College; and a districtwide ASG retreat on February 26 at the University of California, San Diego. CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS At its meeting of January 28, 2016, the Board of Trustees: FEBRUARY 2016 • Heard public comments by Hanif Mohebi, executive director of the San Diego Council on Su M T W Th F S American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), who addressed the Board to express appreciation for 1 2 3 4 5 6 its resolution of support for human rights and refugees. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 • Announced from Closed Session that the Board took the following actions: unanimously approved the adoption of the 2014-2017 Resource Allocation Formula Tentative Agreement 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 pertinent to the following: AFT Guild Local 1931 College and Continuing Education Faculty and the AFT Guild Classified Unit. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 • Approved and adopted Board Policies: BP 3410 Nondiscrimination and BP 3430 Prohibition 28 29 of Harassment (First Reading 12/10/15); and conducted the first reading of Board Policies: BP 3100 Student Rights, Responsibilities, Campus Safety, and Administrative Due Process MARCH 2016 and BP 3105 Academic Accommodations and Disability Discrimination for Students with Disabilities following comments by Vice Chancellor of Student Services Lynn Neault, with Su M T W Th F S approval to proceed with the next steps of review. 1 2 3 4 5
• Adopted a resolution in support of human rights and refugees; authorized agreements with 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 health care agencies for use of clinical facilities by students enrolled in District health occupations programs; approved new or revised courses and programs, following 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 comments by Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Stephanie Bulger; approved the 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 revised mission statement for Miramar College following comments by Miramar President Patricia Hsieh; and authorized travel for Mesa College Fashion Study students to attend the 27 28 29 30 31 Women’s Wear Daily MAGIC Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. • Accepted grants from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) for APRIL 2016 the apprenticeship initiative program at Miramar College and the pre-apprenticeship Su M T W Th F S initiative program at Continuing Education, Palomar College, and Southwestern College with City College as the fiscal agent, with comments by Miramar President Patricia Hsieh 1 2 and City President Anthony Beebe; from the Yosemite Community College District Child Development Training Consortium for reimbursement opportunities for eligible students at 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges; and from the CCCCO and the Economic and Workforce 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Development Program for the Deputy Sector Navigator services in Life Science/ Biotechnology and in Advanced Transportation and Renewables at Miramar College; and 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 entered into an agreement with from the San Diego Workforce Partnership and Southern 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 California Biotech Center for life sciences instruction and training services for Workforce Investment Opportunity Act Youth at Miramar College. • Approved purchase orders prepared during the month of November and December 2015; the 2015-16 Second Quarter Financial Report; the nonresident student tuition rate to be Please note: Board meetings will be held at increased from $193 to $198 per unit, and the application fee be maintained at $100, the District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise noted on the posted agenda. The following comments by Executive Vice Chancellor Bonnie Ann Dowd; and adopted the San agenda is available the Friday prior to the Diego County Treasurer’s Pooled Money Fund Investment Policy as the SDCCD’s Board meetings on the District website at Investment Policy. http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sdccd/Board. nsf/Public. • Authorized Executive Vice Chancellor Bonnie Ann Dowd to execute a Statement of Work for the completion of the Campus Solution module and for additional functionalities within the Campus Board meetings scheduled Finance module in regards to the PeopleSoft ERP implementation project with Ciber Inc.; for Spring 2016 semester: February 18 ratified the Statement of Work for the completion of the Human Capital Management (HCM) (Miramar College) and March 24 (Continuing module within PeopleSoft; approved various personnel actions including the certification of Education). Joint Board meeting with SDUSD: April 19 (ECC Theatre). short-term personnel service effective on or after January 29, 2016; and approved the mileage reimbursement rate for employees who use their personal car for travel to 54 cents per mile, as established by the Internal Revenue Service. • Ratified the appointment of Dr. Ashanti Hands as Vice President, Student Services at Mesa College; and authorized the reorganization of the Office of Counseling and Student Success at Continuing Education and the Instructional Services and Planning division at the District Office. • Approved a long-term ground lease for surplus property at the former site of the Centre City Continuing Education Campus to certain public agencies, with proceeds designated for future Proposition S and N related maintenance and operation costs; authorized an energy service agreement with 2-D Stage Lighting Electric Inc. for stage lighting and controls, and ceiling work replacement at the Performing Arts Theater at Continuing Education Educational Cultural Complex; and authorized a consultant agreement with Harris & Associates for additional project management services for Propositions S and N districtwide. • Ratified change orders exceeding ten percent for the Continuing Education César Chávez building and City College C Building, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Facilities Christopher Manis; and Notices of Completion recorded under delegation of authority. BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT FEBRUARY 18, 2016
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Trustee Mary Graham reported that she attended the Community College League of California (CCLC) Legislative Conference in Sacramento. She commended the Student Trustees who participated for providing legislative members with the student perspective regarding community college budgetary and policy needs. She also reported that she and Trustee Senour attended a session at the CCLC conference on increasing support for mental health services and requested that the District participate in the National College Health Assessment. Trustee Rich Grosch expressed his appreciation for the large District contingent, which included the entire Board of Trustees, Student Trustees, and staff, at the CCLC Legislative The governing board of the San Diego Community Conference and stated that the climate in Sacramento was much more favorable to College District is composed of 5 elected members community colleges. and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee position is filled on a rotating basis. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson reported that he also attended the CCLC Legislative Conference and, as chair of the CCLC Advisory Committee on Legislation, participated in BOARD MEMBERS Mary Graham discussions regarding the lack of availability of Cal Grants for community college students. Rich Grosch (executive vice president) He also reported on his participation at the Association of Community College Trustees Bernie Rhinerson (ACCT) National Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C., and discussed topics that Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) included increasing Pell Grants and Career Technical Education funding. Trustee Peter Zschiesche Rhinerson added that the Board of Trustees Scholarship, supported by the Christensen Foundation, will be providing $2,000 per institution for eligible students. CHANCELLOR Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. Trustee Peter Zschiesche reported on his attendance at the CCLC Legislative (secretary to the board) Conference. Trustee Zschiesche also reported that he attended an Open Society STUDENT TRUSTEES Foundations event and suggested that City College and the District consider collaborating Laura Benavidez on topics related to recidivism in the criminal justice system. Igor Burgos Maron Trustee Maria Nieto Senour reported that she attended the San Diego and Imperial Olivia Light Counties Community Colleges Association (SDICCCA) annual Trustees Dinner, hosted by Imperial Valley College, and added that the event was an effective way to network within the region. Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that discussions are underway regarding several aspects of the developing state budget pertaining to: 1) how the proposed $200 million for the Strong Workforce program should be allocated, e.g., to individual districts or to regional consortia; 2) whether the $25 million Community College Innovation funds could be used to support the “college promise,” free enrollment effort; and 3) three separate legislative bills that would also provide funding assistance for “college promise” projects BOARD OF TRUSTEES – AB 1583 (Santiago), AB 1721 (Medina), and AB 1741 (Rodriguez). The Chancellor also SAN DIEGO said that in the fifth week of the spring semester at the colleges, enrollment is essentially COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT at the same level as it was in spring 2015, with the District still on track for its planned 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH 3% increase. Dr. Carroll shared her report with Mesa College President, Dr. Pam Luster, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 who introduced the college’s new Vice President of Student Services, Dr. Ashanti Hands. 619-388-6957 Student Trustee Olivia Light reported on various student activities, including a districtwide Associated Student Government (ASG) retreat on February 26 at the University of California, San Diego; the National Conflict Resolution Center’s first civility training for Follow us on: student leaders on February 19 and the launch of the “Rock the Vote” campaign at Miramar College; and plans for an advocacy trip to Sacramento in March are underway at Mesa College, where a “Jump Start Your Success” event will be held on February 26. www.facebook.com/sdccd At City College, the ASG held club rush events, displayed its Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. www.twitter.com/sdccd Parade float in honor of Black History Month, and scheduled a Women’s Day Celebration www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD on March 8. CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS At its meeting of February 18, 2016, the Board of Trustees: MARCH 2016 • Heard public comments by Professor Daphne Figueroa regarding the PeopleSoft Su M T W Th F S
implementation at Miramar College; and from Mesa College Professor Ian Duckle on 1 2 3 4 5 supporting AB 1690 (Medina). 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 • Announced the following action from Closed Session: the Board approved the termination of the employment of a classified employee at the District Office, Human 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Resources, as required under Section 88013(b) of the California Education Code. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
• Held a campus meeting at Miramar College that included a welcome and overview by 27 28 29 30 31 President Patricia Hsieh, Academic Senate President Marie McMahon, Classified Senate Representative Joyce Allen, and Associated Student Council President Olivia Light; APRIL 2016 presentations on “Vets to Jets – Building Bridges to Success” by Professor Duane Short, Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official Christine Barlolong, Career/Placement Officer Su M T W Th F S
Joseph Hankinson, student Corey Mlaska, and SDG&E Senior Community Relations 1 2 Manager Penney Newell; and on “EMT and Fire Technology: Saving Lives and Property – Classroom to Community” by Professor Mary Kjartanson; Associate Professor Darren 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Hall; alumna Kristen Magpuri; students James Blasic, Brittany Russell, and Natasha 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Ferrer-Perez; and CAL FIRE San Diego Unit Chief Tony Mecham. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 • Approved and adopted Board Policies: BP 3100 Student Rights, Responsibilities, Campus Safety, and Administrative Due Process and BP 3105 Academic 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Accommodations and Disability Discrimination for Students with Disabilities (first reading 1/28/16). MAY 2016 • Approved a recommendation by Trustees Rhinerson and Graham to support AB 1690 Su M T W Th F S (Medina), Community Colleges: Part-time, Temporary Employees, a bill which would 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 direct a statewide approach to a collective bargaining issue regarding adjunct instructors; ratified the SDCCD’s response to an inquiry from the 2015-16 San Diego County Grand 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Jury dated January 20, 2016; and approved the SDCCD “Promise” framework that will 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 initiate a pilot project providing free enrollment-fee and book grants to students admitted 22 23 24 25 27 28 to the colleges in fall 2016 as part of the national “America’s College Promise” and 26 “California College Promise” initiatives, with comments by Vice Chancellor of Student 29 30 31 Services Lynn Neault. • Authorized agreements with health care agencies for use of clinical facilities by students Please note: Board meetings will be held at the District Office, Room 235/245, unless enrolled in District health occupations programs; approved new or revised courses and otherwise noted on the posted agenda. The programs, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Stephanie agenda is available the Friday prior to the Bulger; and authorized travel for Mesa College students and faculty to participate in a Board meetings on the District website at http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sdccd/Board. concert tour with other choral groups in Santa Rosa, Sacramento, and San Francisco. nsf/Public. • Authorized a service agreement between the Southern California Biotechnology Center Campus Board meetings scheduled for and San Diego Workforce Partnership for the Amgen Bruce Wallace Laboratory Program Spring 2016 semester: March 24 (Continuing at Miramar College; accepted additional funding from the California Department of Education). Joint Board meeting with Education for operation of the Child Development Centers at City, Mesa, and Miramar SDUSD: April 19 (ECC Theatre). colleges; accepted a grant from the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Board Retreat: May 26. Auxiliary to provide services in support of the Career Technical Education Pathways grant districtwide; and approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel service effective on or after February 19, 2016, with comments by Mesa College President Pamela Luster. • Awarded a contract to Zagrodnik + Thomas Architects LLP for architectural design services on the A-100 remodel project at Miramar College; to RR Donnelly for the purchase and delivery of printed college catalogs; ratified the Statements of Work for the completion of the Campus Solutions module and additional functionalities within the Finance module in PeopleSoft following comments by Director of Information Technology Kent Keyser; approved the District’s Report of Participation in the San Diego County Investment Pool for the period ending December 31, 2015; and purchase orders prepared during the month of January 2016. • Received a report on “Hungry to Learn,” a national study in which the District participated that was designed to assess community college students’ financial hardships, food and housing challenges, and emotional issues, presented by Vice Chancellor of Student Services Lynn Neault. BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT MARCH 10, 2016
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Trustee Mary Graham reported that she attended the Barrio Station 46th Anniversary Benefit Dinner and the San Diego Women’s Hall of Fame 15th Annual Induction Ceremony and Reception. She also reported that she and Trustee Rhinerson attended a Center on Policy Initiatives meeting, where they discussed the fact that the San Diego region has the greatest income-to-housing gap in the country. Trustee Graham also recognized City College for hosting the California Community Colleges’ Success Network Tutor Expo. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson also reported on his attendance at the Barrio Station 46th Anniversary Benefit Dinner and congratulated Trustee Maria Nieto Senour for receiving The governing board of the San Diego Community the César E. Chávez Humanitarian Award and City College President Anthony Beebe College District is composed of 5 elected members for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the event. He also shared that he will and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee be attending the Community College League of California (CCLC) Advisory Committee position is filled on a rotating basis. on Legislation meeting, which he chairs, in Sacramento in April. Trustee Rhinerson added BOARD MEMBERS that contributions from the Christensen Foundation for the Board of Trustees Scholarship Mary Graham were received, and recognized University of Wisconsin Professor Sara Goldrick-Rab, Rich Grosch (executive vice president) who founded the Wisconsin HOPE Lab, and wished her well in her transition to Temple Bernie Rhinerson University. Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) Peter Zschiesche Trustee Peter Zschiesche reported that he, along with Citizens’ Oversight Committee members, toured the vernal pools at Miramar College, and encouraged others to take CHANCELLOR Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. advantage of this resource. Trustee Zschiesche also referenced two Los Angeles Times (secretary to the board) articles: one, in recognition of International Women’s Day, listed countries by the size of their gender equity gap, noted that the United States in 28th on the list, and added STUDENT TRUSTEES education is the key in continuing to close that gap. The second article discussed the Laura Benavidez issues students and their families have when completing the Free Application for Federal Igor Burgos Maron Olivia Light Student Aid (FAFSA) form. He asked Chancellor Carroll if SDCCD students are experiencing similar issues, and if so, are there any community partners or resources available to help support these students. Trustee Maria Nieto Senour discussed her participation in the Alert Lockdown Inform Counter Evacuate (ALICE) training held at the District Office. She also reported on attending a planning meeting with the San Diego Unified School District in preparation for the Joint Board Meeting on April 19, a Trustee Advisory Committee meeting where members discussed cultural competence, a Restorative Justice conference held in Downtown San Diego, and the Barrio Station 46th Anniversary Benefit Dinner. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that at the state level much activity is centered SAN DIEGO around various legislative bills that are progressing through the system. In addition, two COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT task forces, on which the Chancellor serves, have issued reports to the field: Workgroup 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH of California Community Colleges Regulations and Taskforce on Accreditation. The SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 Workgroup is proposing changes to the 50% Law while the Taskforce is proposing a new direction for selecting a regional accreditor. Both reports are available upon request. 619-388-6957 Student Trustee Igor Burgos Maron reported on various student activities, including the completion of Associated Student Government (ASG) elections. At Miramar College, Follow us on: the ASG is undergoing preparations for the Spring Festival on March 22-23, and a “Rock the Vote” campaign to get students registered to vote; at City College, the ASG awarded five student scholarships and hosted several events, including the Coffee with Cops event, www.facebook.com/sdccd a rally for immigrant worker rights in recognition of International Women’s Day, and the www.twitter.com/sdccd upcoming second annual Social Justice Conference on March 23-25; and at Mesa www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD College, the ASG is awarding $12,000 in scholarships, several students are participating at the National Student Advocacy Conference on March 12 in Washington, D.C., and a successful “Jump Start Your Success” event was held. CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS At its meeting of March 10, 2016, the Board of Trustees: MARCH 2016 • Heard public comments by Christina Williams and Valerie Jenkins regarding a Title 5 Su M T W Th F S
investigation appeal; and from City College Professor Kelly Mayhew and Mesa College 1 2 3 4 5 Professor Ian Duckles who spoke on behalf of the AFT Guild Local 1931 regarding the PeopleSoft HCM implementation. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 • Announced from Closed Session that the Board took the following action: denied 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 the appeal of the investigative findings of a Title 5 investigation; and announced the 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 members of the Board subcommittees for the evaluation of the Chancellor (Trustees Graham and Rhinerson) and the self-evaluation of the Board (Trustees Grosch and 27 28 29 30 31 Zschiesche). APRIL 2016 • Conducted the first reading of Board Policy: BP 3530 Weapons on Campus, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Will Surbrook with approval to Su M T W Th F S
proceed with the next steps of review. 1 2
• Held a workshop on workforce trends with Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Stephanie Bulger; San Diego Continuing Education President Carlos Turner Cortez; San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) President and CEO Peter Callstrom and 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Director of Business Programs and Research Tina Ngo Bartel; and SDWP Workforce 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Development Board Members Marlene Taylor, Omar Passons, and Ed Hidalgo. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 • Approved new or revised courses and programs, following comments by Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Stephanie Bulger; and authorized agreements with health care MAY 2016 agencies for use of clinical facilities by students enrolled in District health occupations programs. Su M T W Th F S • Authorized an agreement between San Diego Miramar College and San Diego Unified 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
School District (SDUSD) to establish an early college program at Mira Mesa High School, 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 following comments by Miramar College President Patricia Hsieh; acknowledged the SDUSD program name change from San Diego Early/Middle College to East Village High 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 School: An Early College in Partnership with San Diego City College, following comments 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 by City College Vice President of Student Services Denise Whisenhunt, East Village High School Principal Elizabeth Larkin, and City College Dean Lori Erreca; and authorized 29 30 31 travel for San Diego Continuing Education students and faculty to attend the Women’s Literacy Networking Conference at Lehman College in Bronx, New York. Please note: Board meetings will be held at the District Office, Room 235/245, unless • Authorized the decrease of the 2015-16 General Fund/Restricted Disabled Students otherwise noted on the posted agenda. The Programs and Services districtwide budget, with comments by District Director of DSPS agenda is available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on the District website at Gail Conrad; approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sdccd/Board. personnel service effective on or after March 11, 2016; and endorsed the nomination nsf/Public. of Earline Barrett (Administrative Technician, San Diego City College) as the District’s Campus Board meetings scheduled for nominee for the Classified Employee of the Year Award to the California Community Spring 2016 semester: March 24 (Continuing Colleges Board of Governors, with an introduction by San Diego City College Vice Education). Joint Board meeting with President of Administrative Services Seher Awan. SDUSD: April 19 (Mira Mesa High School). Board Retreat: May 26. • Ratified an extension of the use agreement for the off-campus studio site Groovy Like a Movie; and heard a presentation on the Propositions S and N Citizens’ Oversight Committee’s (COC) 2015 Annual Report for Propositions S and N, with comments by COC Communications Sub-Committee Chair Leslie Bruce. BOARD SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REPORT MARCH 24, 2016
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Trustee Mary Graham reported that she attended the second annual Social Justice Conference at City College, which she said was excellent. She also made a presentation at the California Community Colleges’ Success Network Tutor Expo at City College. Trustee Peter Zschiesche attended the Social Justice Conference, as well as the César E. Chávez Car Park grand opening. He emphasized that the community turnout at the latter event was impressive and a tribute to the close work between the Barrio Logan community and the District. He was impressed by the history that was discussed at the event and that is represented in the facility’s murals. The governing board of the San Diego Community Trustee also reported on the Social Justice Conference, which she Maria Nieto Senour College District is composed of 5 elected members attended and at which she served on a panel. She complimented City College President and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee Anthony Beebe on his leadership in helping the college develop social justice as an position is filled on a rotating basis. organizing theme. Dr. Senour also had high praise for the Car Park grand opening because of the meaning of this iconic facility to the community. She recognized Continuing BOARD MEMBERS Mary Graham Education President Carlos Turner Cortez for his leadership in organizing this successful Rich Grosch (executive vice president) event. Bernie Rhinerson Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that the California Community Colleges Board of Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) Governors approved the recommendations of the statewide Presidents and Chancellors to Peter Zschiesche make changes pertaining to the present regional accreditor, the Accrediting Commission CHANCELLOR for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). Two workgroups will be formed, one to Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. seek a new regional accreditor that will combine all of higher education (Chancellor Carroll (secretary to the board)
will serve on that group), and another to work with ACCJC to make immediate STUDENT TRUSTEES improvements to go into effect during the multi-year process of making a permanent Laura Benavidez change. Dr. Carroll indicated that State Chancellor Brice Harris is retiring, effective April Igor Burgos Maron 1, and will be replaced temporarily by an Interim Chancellor, Erik Skinner, who will serve Olivia Light until a permanent Chancellor is appointed. Dr. Carroll also complimented Student Trustee Laura Benavidez on recently being honored by Assembly Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins for her “exemplary leadership.” Student Trustee Laura Benavidez reported on various student activities taking place throughout the District. At City College, the Associated Student Government (ASG) supported activities including the second annual Social Justice Conference, a student voter registration campaign, and an upcoming open house event. At Mesa College, students participated in the National Student Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. and the ASG is reviewing scholarship applications; at Miramar College, students promoted BOARD OF TRUSTEES the “Rock the Vote” campaign, and are planning Club Rush and Spring Fest events. At SAN DIEGO Continuing Education, the Associated Student Body supported “Coffee with Cops” events COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT at two campuses and the César E. Chávez Car Park grand opening, and is holding 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH student voter registration drives. SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 BOARD ACTIONS 619-388-6957
At its meeting of March 24, 2016, the Board of Trustees: Follow us on: • Announced the following action from Closed Session: the Board approved the termination of the employment of a classified employee at the District Office, Business and Technology Services, as required under Section 88013(b) of the California Education Code. www.facebook.com/sdccd www.twitter.com/sdccd • Heard public comments from Academic Senate President Richard Weinroth who www.youtube.com/TheSDCCD reminded the Board that Proposition 30 is scheduled to sunset in 2018 and that a campaign is currently underway to extend it since community college funding is greatly affected by this measure. CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS BOARD ACTIONS APRIL 2016 • Held a campus meeting at the Continuing Education César E. Chávez Campus that included a welcome and overview by President Carlos O. Turner Cortez, Academic Su M T W Th F S
Senate President Richard Weinroth, Classified Senate President Neill Kovrig; and 1 2 presentations on classes and programs at the César E. Chávez Campus by President Cortez; Health Care Careers by Dean Robin Carvajal, CNA faculty member Vickie Taylor, 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 students Jessica Marquez and Nhan Phan Ryan, and curriculum writer April House; on 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management by Instructor Matthew Rivaldi, and on the Citizenship Program by instructors Mechelle Perrott, Carol Kelsall, and Rosa- 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Elena Lopez. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 • Approved and adopted Board Policy: BP 3530 Weapons on Campus (first reading 3/10/16); voted to nominate Mary Figueroa, Susan “Sue” M. Keith, Linda S. Wah, Sally MAY 2016
W. Biggin, Louise Jaffe, Marianne Tortorici, Jerry D. Hart, and Cy Gulassa to the Su M T W Th F S California Community College Trustees Board of Directors of the Community College League of California; and adopted a resolution in support of AB 1721 and AB 1892 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Medina) – Cal Grants and College Affordability. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
• Authorized the removal of the following Trustee Advisory Council (TAC) member who has 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ended his service on the council, with appreciation expressed for his advice and support: Mr. Robert Garber; and approved new or revised courses and programs. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 • Authorized agreements between San Diego Unified School District and San Diego Mesa 29 30 31 College to recognize the Accelerated College Program and to establish a Legacy Program to prepare high school students for college success; and approved travel for JUNE 2016 San Diego Mesa College students and faculty to participate in an overnight fieldtrip to Su M T W Th F S investigate sites of geologic interest in Julian, CA, and the Anza-Borrego Desert State 1 2 3 4 Park. • Authorized an increase in funding to the 2015-16 Mesa College Financial Aid Alternative 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Loan budget; accepted additional funds from the California Community College 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Chancellor’s Office and the California Student Aid Commission for the Board Financial 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Assistance Program and Full-Time Student Success Grants at San Diego City and Miramar colleges; adopted a resolution authorizing Business and Technology Services to 26 27 28 29 30 make budgetary and financial transfers effective April 1 through June 30, 2016; and approved purchase orders prepared during the month of February 2016. Please note: Board meetings will be held at • Approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel the District Office, Room 235/245, unless service effective on or after March 25, 2016; and awarded contracts to The Chigosi otherwise noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is available the Friday prior to the Company for the Morley Field Renovation at Balboa Park for San Diego City College and Board meetings on the District website at to Fordyce Construction Inc. for the Black Mountain Entry Project at San Diego Miramar http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sdccd/Board. College. nsf/Public. Joint Board meeting with SDUSD: April 19 (Mira Mesa High School). Board Retreat: May 26.