Feochers Threqfened by Prop. 13
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FRESNO CITY COLLEGE v.QL. XXXIl;" No. 32 Frgsno, Ga. Trusfees decide nof fo dismiss feochers threqfened by Prop. 13 f By Mike Hoffman The judge, after two days of cuùs and increased work loads for r By a vote of 6 to I the State hearings on campus, recom- instructors, the use of district D^--r mrUSteeS úJ ^^-.^- ^¡ in a mended that theõe 15 instructors reserves, and reductions in & sday deeided be retained. equipment and supplies as Ë possible # ion PaPers to The board, however, decided actions. W; rs and 16 to retain all of the instructors. Some reduetion in the district administratorsthat they had put The lone dissenting vote came budget is likely even if Prop. 13 on notice in March. from Trustee Michael Cardenas. fails, said Creighton after the rYrusu people meeting. He mentioned the !ÇFrfu-', Most oful ?0,u peopte altendiatf,en(rlng Cardenas made his decision "in the meeting applauded after ligh ed parttime employees under ¡ .toto us l\_ Trustee Edward R. Mosley and us." Schedule C as one area that might be reduced. ANOJ $ introauced the motion not to The position *äJîi:iiåi''."mesend the notices, has e board Creighton based his vote to Al arrer a decided to sent the March l5 ,retain the instructors on the l^lT two-hour executive session dur- notices of intent not to rehire, reduction in Average Daily I ing'which the trustees discussed Cardenas noted. Attendance (ADA) income that the effect of the dismissals on Board President David , would have resulted with the districü income ãnd the report by Creighton warned the audience 'dismissals. ' j an administrative law judge who that "we are not out of the woods Instructor Don Wren, presi- .$ conducted a hearing on the ryet." The board is still required dent of the State Center . dismissal¡missal Drocedures.procedures. to.produce a balanced budget,'he Teachers Federation, told board FCC and CSUI. students rnarched Tuesday In the report, Sacramento said. members'that the teachers ¿re Judge Robert said If Prop. 13 passes, pleased with their decision. He 13 Coffman the board protesting prop. and notices not to re- although the dismissals were might result to "unilateral recommended that the district hire 85 instructors. Photo by Michael Prieto consistent with the educational actions" and emergency clauses and the federation resume code,'the administration had that exist in district contracts negoti made procedural errors concern- and the Education Code, said co¡di- Protesters morGh from ing l5 of the E6 instructors. Creighton. He mentioned satary ln Jonuory CSUF to C¡ry College = It looked like a scene from the manpower to stop them at the Chancellor Chopmon to retire time." Ask if he had had enough middle 60is, students earrying District Chancellor Charles E. signs, shouting heard, manpower, whether he' would to be Chapman will retire from the demanding the right for an equal have arrested them, Shrum State Center Community College and just education. More than replied "I would have to make particular District next January, hcrecent- 100 students marehed through that decision on the informed the board of the FCC administration building time of the event." ly Some faculty members from trustees. chanting and carrying signs Last December Chapman told reading "Down with Chapman" FCC and CSUF, along with president HarrY and "Culture community people, participated t,hen board Studies si, Ellish Hiraoka that he would not seek no." in the demonstration. The demonstration supported renewal of his contract beyond In an attempt to stop the the its termination of December students from entering the struggle to end racist adminis- 1979. In April he asked the board , within colleges, building ciampus police officers trations the two released this coming momentarily according to Stan Santos, spokes- to be arrested the first January, a year early. protester who entêred, Brett person for the protest. Rodger. Rodger, who was de- Santos said he and other has worked as a tained by the police chief and two students asked Norman Baxter, Chapman and a school administra- officers, said "no charges were president of CSUF, to meet with teacher tor for 30 years and started with filed. They arrested me an them and community leaders at a in SCCCD 1973. His family attempt to stop the protest from community center so people in the in entering." the community could attend. encouraged him to change plans work The demonstration started Santos said Baxter would meet cEreers. He to as a at develop CSUF with 50 students who with them in his office and would consultant and to property that he owns. marched down Shaw to Black- not have time to go out in the Chapman, 62, came to Frcsno stone and multiplied in front of community. from Cleveland, Ohio, where he the FCC Library to end the "He is not s'erving th e president äve-mile march. community as his job specified, served as of the Campus Police Chief Kenneth he should make time since the Cuyahoga Community College. Chance'llor Charles E. Chapman Shrum commented, after the students are in need to discuss students had left the building, certain matters with him," "we did not have enough Santos declared. Grods fo heqr Bob Theobqld FCC's 1918 $pring Commence- Food , fun, displays ment íill be held at the Convention Center Theatre, May 21, at 8 p.m. highlighf Cinco fiesfa the speaker will be Robert Theobald, a SocieDconomist and Lacking the grandeui of past Folklore Dancers, performing 'Futr¡rist. He's one of the most festivities, a celebration com- many dances from different parté . memorating El Cinco De Mayo of our neighboring nation to the holiday took hold of the FCC south. campus last thursday and Shown at the central fountain jobs Friday. were the unique for people who lose their and colorful automation and ASB funding for this year's autos known as "Lowriders." because of celebration was about $500 Many participated in cybernation. the specta- a compared to last year's budget of ele, úith many Tbeobald has written over unusual automo books, some which about $1,000, according to Juan tive innovatiohs. dozen of Serna, MECHA's Cinco De Mayo include, "Challenge of Abun- coordinator. Chicano art was displayed d¿nce", 'Il8bit and Habit¿t'.' and MECHA had to take shortcuts throughout both days. Other "Flee Men and Free Markets." graduatea in order to make ends meet. A entertainment included was the IIis speech to the Mexican luncheon servéd in FCC Marimba, Marachis El will be entitled 'Wbat [¡orld Will You Choose to Live In?' previous celebrations was Gallo, CSUF Theatro Espirito, a year dropped. In its place botanas student dance and cultural dress "This is the 6Sth Spring (snacks) were served,. which contest held on Friday night at Commencement has been held" Cruickshank, head consisted of cheeses, chili sauces, the Student Lounge. said Stephani chips dips, pan. dulce (sweet Voter registration and EOP of the Public 'lnformation - "Ece. 1,180 and punch. Musicians information t¿bles were made "More than students a¡e breau) graduate, were hired at lowe¡ fees also. available duriirg the festivities. eligible to witå Assù Through it all, students were Highlighting the events were ciate of Arts or Associstp of year treated to some entertaining Folklorico Mexicano El Gallo and Robert Theobald, Com¡nencement Speaker Science Degrees. Last 1,1?4 events such as the FCC Mexican guest speaker Is¿bel Chavez. students grarfuated from FdC.' 2 .Thursday May 11,1978 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR On,-Cqmpus Evehts trÏeoo City College Gr¡du¡tion, May 24, Chrieti¡¡ Fellowship, Tuesday, Senate 'Niz8rin," a film, May 12, FCC Forum ['resno Oonvention Center Theatre, Quarters, 12 noon Hall A, 7:30 p.m. þygning Chrieti¡n Fellowehip, thursday, Senate f,¡snig Temiz¡u, Armenian vocalist, May Power Reading Conteet, May 11-12, Quarters, 12 noon 13, FCC Arts Center Theatre, 7:30 p.m. p.m., LA-121, Thursday, T Friday, 11 & 9 MECIIA, Thursday,Comm. a.m. & 1 p.m. Rms. A & B, 12 noon 'A Literery Medley", May 11-12, FCC Lab Ghoir C,oncert, May 13, FCC Library, 8 Theatre, 1A-105, 8:15 p.m. P.m. Mini Ca¡eer Seesion, Criminology, Fire FCC Orcheetre String Scholuship Fund Student Sen¡te, Tuesdaf, Senate Quar- Science, & Electronics,May 12, SS-202, 12 Beneñt C,oncert, May f2, FCC Thèatre, 8 ters, I p.m. n(X)n p.m. Sports Wotnen'g Tennis, Northern California -B_*þ.11, League Playoffs, May l2-l3, VYomen's Track, Northern Califurnia Championships, May 11-13, All Day Northern vs. Southern, 2 out of B Trials, May 13, Oroville,'11 a.m. Vy!¡nen'e Teniúe, State Championships, Men'e ÎÞsck, Northern California Trials, Men's Tr¡ck, Northern California Finals, May 18-20, All Day May L2, Stockton, ll a.m. May 19, San Jose, 6 p.m. Men's Tennie, Northern'California- Women's Tr¡ck, Northern California Championship, May 11-13, West Valley Finals, May 20, San Jose, 11 a.m. College, All Day GoIf, State Tournament, May 15, Rancho lYomen'e Tr¡ck, State Meet, May 26, Canada G.C., ? a.m. Bakersfield, 6 p.m. Me¡'e Tennie, State Championshio. Mav V9omen'e B¡sketball, State Champion- Men'e Tr¡ck, State Meet, May 2?, 19-ã), Santa Barbara, All bay ships, May 1l-13, De Anza, TBA Bakersfield, 6 p.m. Off-Compus Events Croeefire & Rist Rocket, May 13, Rainbow "Kies Me Kate", Thursday, Memorial Ihewing Closs Ballroom, 9 1:30 a.m. þ.m. to Auditorium Theatre, 8:15 p.m. Realty Office, Lodestone & Keystone, May Il , Rainbow Phoenix Boye Choir, May 26, Fresno t., 8 a.m.