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State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education SBCCOE Regular Meeting - February 13, 2019 SBCCOE Minutes STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 Colorado Community College System 9101 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO 80230 Board Room – 2nd Floor I. CALL TO ORDER (10:56 a.m.) A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call Dr. Byron McClenney, Chair, called the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) to order at 10:56 a.m. MST, at which time a quorum of the board members were present. Members Present: Dr. Byron McClenney (Chair) Theresa Peña Rollie Heath (Vice Chair) Daniel Villanueva Pres Askew Ken Weil Giugi Carminati Kelly O’Dell – SFAC Representative Russ Meyer Len Barrera – SSAC Representative Members Absent: Jim Johnson II. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Approval of Minutes Russ Meyer made a motion to approve the September 12, 2018 regular session meeting minutes. Theresa Peña seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Approval of Agenda Theresa Peña made a motion to amend the written agenda. Russ Meyer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Pres Askew made a motion to amend the written agenda to add the SSAC Proposed Legislative Initiative to the Consent Agenda. Danny Villanueva seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Recognition of Dr. Carmen Simone, President, Trinidad State Junior College The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education recognized Dr. Carmen Simone and expressed its sincere gratitude for her years of service to the Colorado Community College System as the President of Trinidad State Junior College. A signed copy of the resolution was presented to Dr. Simone with the respect and gratitude of the members of the Board and the President of the Colorado Community College System. D. Recognition of Ken Weil, Member, State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education recognized Mr. Ken Weil and expressed its sincere gratitude for his years of service to the State Board and to the Colorado Community College System. A signed copy of the resolution was presented to Mr. Weil with the respect and gratitude of the members of the Board and the President of the Colorado Community College System. III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Dr. Byron McClenney asked the board members if, after having had a full discussion of all the consent agenda items in the work session, there were any other comments to be added. There were none. A. Request for Approval for Morgan Community College to Utilize Vendor Services from Related Party Pursuant to SP 3-70a, Conflicts of Interest B. Amendment of Board Bylaws C. Request Approval of Otero Junior College Advisory Council Nominee: M. Yolanda Avalos for Appointment to a Full Term, Commencing December 1, 2018 and ending November 30, 2019 D. Request Approval of Morgan Community College Advisory Council Nominee: Glenn Crossley for Re-Appointment to a Full Term, Commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2022 E. SSAC Proposed Legislative Initiative Rollie Heath made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Danny Villanueva seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV. REPORTS A. Audit Committee, Danielle Bundy, Director of Internal Audit, reported on behalf of the Audit Committee: • Progress on Audit Plan • Procurement Card Monitoring • Clery Act Compliance Audits • Accounts Receivable Audit Follow-Up • Career and Technical Act Audits • Perkins Monitoring Reviews • Office for Civil Rights Monitoring • Other Projects • Risk Assessment Update • Financial Statement Audit • NJC Purchasing Audit B. Student Representative, Len Barrera, reported: • The 2018 State Student Advisory Council (SSAC) had a very productive month. The December meeting was devoted to the completion of the document describing the proposed legislative amendment to C.R.S. 23-60-104. The SSAC “Visibility Initiative” was acted on by having the meeting and interviews with members recorded. Preparations for the annual trip to Washington D.C. are being made and discussions on which college-wide student concerns to pursue during the visit are being held. • A portion of the January meeting will include discussing student concerns that have arisen throughout the semester to ensure that those are being addressed. It is important to the council that it stays aware of concerns and are actively working towards solutions. • SSAC members, Len Barrera and Brandon Thiery had the honor of speaking with the Congressman-Elect Joe Neguse when he visited the Boulder campus of Front Range Community College (FRCC). It was a wonderful opportunity to speak on the issues most affecting students such as food insecurity, housing, and student loans. C. Faculty Representative, Kelly O’Dell, reported: • The State Faculty Advisory Council (SFAC) continues to discuss issues related to the current SFAC Chair’s role as Chair of the SFAC and all that entails as well serving as the SFAC representative on the Board. • Faculty evaluations are a continuing topic of discussion. • Discussion was also held on the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) reports and how the information is reported out to faculty while maintaining the confidentiality of the reports. At 11:52 a.m., Danny Villanueva made a motion to recess the meeting for the annual Holiday Luncheon. Pres Askew seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. At 12:45 p.m., Danny Villanueva made a motion to end the recess and resume the regular meeting. Russ Meyer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. D. System President, Joseph Garcia, reported: • Noted thanks to the Board members who participated in the recent training for all of the public higher education governing boards. • Attended and participated in “Touching Tomorrow” symposium held at the Kaufman Foundation in Kansas City. The focus was on the perception of technical education, pathways to careers and placement, and the workforce of the future. • Spoke at the Philos Conference in Boulder. The panel discussion was "A Meaningful Commitment to Diversity in Higher Education." • Spent a weekend at the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship with President Andy Dorsey and Senator Owen Hill. The Colorado contingent will be working together to identify a state issue and the staff at the Woodrow Wilson Foundation will provide technical assistance and other resources to help resolve the selected issue. Metro State University President, Janine Davidson and Representative Janet Buckner will most likely join the Colorado team. • Participated, along with Dr. Landon Pirius, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, in the annual convening of Complete College America in Chicago. Returned home with several new ideas that will be considered in the future. • Attended President Simone’s appreciation reception in Alamosa. • Announced that Dr. Kerry Hart has agreed to serve as the interim President at Trinidad State Junior College (TSJC) until a new President is selected. • Meeting with the Capitol Development Committee on Friday, December 14, 2018, along with Presidents with capital project requests to present the requests and to field committee questions. • Participating along with Fiona Lytle, Director of Public Affairs, in several interviews with a variety of national higher education publications, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 • Reminding members of the “CCCS Day at the Capitol” on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and encouraging the Board’s attendance. • Announced the two new State Board members who have been appointed by Governor Hickenlooper. They will replace Jim Johnson and Ken Weil, whose terms have ended. The formal confirmation hearing is scheduled for January 17, 2019. E. Dr. Everette Freeman, President, Community College of Denver (CCD), reported: • Recognized outgoing SBCCOE member Ken Weil for being the driving force behind the creation of the Denver Educational Attainment Network (DEAN) that allowed the metropolitan schools to develop pathways and articulation agreements that strengthen the relationships between institutions. F. Dr. Patty Erjavec, President, Pueblo Community College (PCC), reported: • PCC has received approval for the Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS) in Respiratory Therapy from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE). PCC along with other partners has received an EDA grant which will be used to support the Southern Colorado Innovation Studio in Pueblo on behalf of small businesses and entrepreneurs. V. PUBLIC COMMENTS None VI. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS A. Audited Financials for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 • Danny Villanueva made a motion to accept the Audited Financials for FY 2017- 2018. Russ Meyer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Board Policy 4-25, State Student Advisory Council • Pres Askew made a motion to approve the change to Board Policy 4-25, State Student Advisory Council. Russ Meyer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Rollie Heath moved that the Board convene in executive session pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes sections 24-6-402(3)(a)(II) and 24-6-402(3)(b)(I) to confer with the Board’s attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice and to discuss personnel matters. Russ Meyer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to bring before the Board, Pres Askew made a motion to exit the Executive Session and Theresa Peña seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Pres Askew then made a motion to adjourn the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education meeting. The motion was seconded by Theresa Peña and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 1:21 p.m. MST. SBCCOE Work Session Agenda STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION Work Session Agenda February 13, 2019 8:30 am Colorado Community College System Lowry Campus 9101 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80238 Board Room – 2nd Floor I. Discussion Items A. 8:30 Welcome B. 8:35 Legislative Update Fiona Lytle, Chief Communications Officer, Moira Cullen, Capstone Group, Jason Hopfer, JLH Public Affairs, and Mary Alice Mandarich Work Session I.B., Page 1 C.