GOVERNING BOARD
February 22, 2000
MINUTES
An executive session and regular meeting of the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board were scheduled to be held at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. respectively at the District Support Services Center, 2411 West 14th Street, Tempe, Arizona, pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice having been duly given.PRESENT
GOVERNING BOARD
Gene Eastin, President, Donald R. Campbell, Secretary, Nancy Stein, Member, Ed Contreras, Member, Linda B. Rosenthal, Member.
ADMINISTRATION
Raul Cardenas, Phil Randolph, Bertha Landrum, Rufus Glasper, Ron Bleed, Pete Kushibab, Gina Kranitz, Larry Christiansen,Ken Roberts for John Cordova, Irwin Noyes for Art DeCabooter, Stan Grossman, Homero Lopez, J. Marie Pepicello, Linda Thor, Alberto Sanchez for Tessa Martinez Pollack Arnette Ward, Fred Gaudet,
ABSENT
STATE BOARD Nick Balich
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Governing Board met in executive session, notice having been previously given.
The meeting recessed at 5:31 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The assembly pledged their allegiance to the United States of America.CITIZEN'S INTERIM
Jose Colchudo, representing himself, came forward to express concern regarding the process which resulted in no minority candidates included in the short list of candidates for the position of chancellor at MCCCD. Mr. Colchudo noted that the state and the district are very diverse in their populations, the number of minority students in the district will increase, and appointing a chancellor from the present short list may place the appointee in a difficult position due the opposition expressed to that appointment. He requested that the search process begin again.Manuel Hernandez, representing the Arizona Association of Chicanos in Higher Education, read a letter expressing concern that the short list of candidates for the position of chancellor contained no women or minority candidates. The letter referred to issues of diversity and included the requests to re-examine and re-open the search process, meet with the AACHE Board, and consider retaining Dr. Raul Cardenas as chancellor for an additional two year period.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
- Ed Contreras - no report
- Nancy Stein attended the Indian Fine Arts Show, RezArt 2000, at Scottsdale Community College and the All Arizona Academic Team luncheon held at Mesa Community College.
- Don Campbell - no report
- Linda Rosenthal - no report
- Gene Eastin - no report
CHANCELLOR'S REPORT
There was no report.SECRETARY'S REPORT
There was no report.FACULTY REPORT
There was no report.EMPLOYEE GROUP REPORS
There was no report.COLLEGE REPORTS
There was no report.Mr. Eastin recognized the presence of students from the following classes:
Fred Stahl's EDU250 class from Paradise Valley Community College and Richard Malena's EDU 250 class from Mesa Community College.STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPORTS
Sandy Beasley, Paradise Valley Community College Leadership Chair, introduced other members of the PVCC Student Leadership Council. A report on activities and events included - the national of prayer, the support provided to six families over the Holidays, the first annual faculty appreciation breakfast, the kick off for the Council membership campaign for the next year.Diana Rodriquez, Student Government President from Mesa Community College, thanked the Governing Board for hiring a full-time advisor. She expressed concern regarding the proposed tuition increase, spoke of the hardships to students and asked that the Governing Board consider other alternatives. Ms. Rodriquez presented an invitation to attend the basketball homing event.
Joseph Dower, Student Government President from Glendale Community College, expressed concern regarding the proposed tuition and fee increase and requested that the Governing Board keep the best interest of students in mind when making their decision.
STATE BOARD REPORT
There was no report.AADGB REPORT
Linda Rosenthal reported that a joint meeting was held with the ACCPC on February 17. Items discussed included legislative issues and State Board rules that relate to dual enrollment, resolution of conflict and providing college credit for courses offered in another community college district, state or country. Also discussed were the fiscal year 2000-01 staffing and budget proposal and revised mission and strategy - all of which were adopted by the board. A report was provided by representatives who sit on the Governor's Taskforce for Higher Education.AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
There were none.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
President Eastin requested a motion to approve the agenda.MOTION
MOTION NO. 8942
Linda Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board agenda be approved. Motion carried 5-0.CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
President Eastin asked if there were any requests to remove items from the Consent Agenda. There were no requests to remove any items from the agenda.The following items are included in the Consent Agenda: (A-1)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - of the January 25 and February 8, 2000 meetings.(C-1)
CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS AND TERMINATIONS - Phil Randolph recommended that the employments, resignations, retirements and terminations be approved as presented.(D-1) UTILITY EASEMENT AT ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Approve the following: a) Granting a easement for a waterline at Estrella Mountain Community College to Litchfield Park Service Company (LPSCO), and b) forwarding this item for State Board action.
(D-2) EASEMENTS FOR UTILITIES/FACILITIES AND A WARRANTY DEED FOR ROAD-WIDENING AT THE RED MOUNTAIN CAMPUS OF MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Grant to the City of Mesa the following at the Red Mountain Campus of MCC: a) A warranty deed for an additional 20-foot right of way along the north half of McKellips Road for street-widening, b) An easement for an additional 10-foot right of way along the north half of McKellips Road for utilities and facilities, c) An easement for a traffic signal to be installed on the north half of McKellips Road, d) A temporary easement for the construction of the traffic signal, and e) Forwarding this item for State Board action.
(D-3) CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RED MOUNTAIN CAMPUS OF MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Approve awarding a contract in the amount of Eleven Million Four Hundred Seventy One Thousand and no/100ths Dollars ($11,471,000.00) to Target General, Inc. for the construction of three buildings and a central plant, which will have approximately 88,900 gsf of space, for the new Red Mountain campus of Mesa Community College.
(D-4) PROJECT INITIATION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL BUILDING REMODEL AT GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Approve the following: a) Project Initiation for remodeling and renovation of the Instructional Building at GateWay Community College, and b) Forwarding this item for State Board action.
CURRICULUM - Approve the curricula as submitted.
CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND ACDELCO - Approve a one-year contract agreement in the amount of $15,213 between ACDelco, a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation, and the Maricopa Community College District through THE INSTITUTE for Business, Industry and Technology at Glendale Community College. The contract period will be from March 1, 2000 - February 28, 2000.
(D-7) SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND MARICOPA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT HEAD START PROGRAM - Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between Scottsdale Community College and the Maricopa County Human Services Department Head-Start Program to establish a working relationship to provide Early Childhood Education and related services to low-income, special-need children of enrolled Scottsdale Community College Students. The effective date of the agreement would be July 1, 2000, to June 30, 2001.
(D-8) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM AT GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Phoenix Union High School District for the duration of a federally funded Upward Bound program at GateWay Community College.
TUCSON - CDBG ON BEHALF OF SUN SOUNDS RADIO - Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement on behalf of Sun Sounds of Arizona with the City of Tucson for $10,000 to provide radio reading services to the blind, visually impaired, and print-disabled people in Tucson, Arizona.
(D-10) GRANT FROM THE STOCKER FOUNDATION ON BEHALF OF SUN SOUNDS RADIO- accept a grant of $15,600 from the Stocker Foundation on behalf of Sun Sounds of Arizona for the purpose of continuing outreach and reading activities in the Tucson area.
(D-11) MCCD: SYSTEMIC REFORM IN SCIENCE PHASE I - Accept a grant award from the National Science Foundation in the amount of $199,996 to the Maricopa Community College District for two years of support for the "Systemic Reform in Science Phase I" Project. The funding period begins March 1, 2000 and ends February 28, 2002.
CAMPUS COMPACT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES - Accept the Campus Compact Center for Community Colleges grant award of $37,500 from Campus Compact. This grant is being awarded to Maricopa County Community College District for the period of March 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001.
AZTEC SUBGRANT - Accept $196,263 of U.S. Department of Education monies from ASU for funding period ending December 31, 2000 pending receipt of a letter of intent.
MOTION
MOTION NO. 8943
Linda Rosenthal moved that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion carried 5-0.(B-1) POLICY TITLES: MANNER OF GOVERNING AND TREATMENT OF PEOPLE ADDITION OF DIVERSITY LANGUAGE - Adopt the following Diversity Language into the Governing Board Governance Policies.
For the Policy Title: Manner of Governing (B-2):
The Governing Board will govern with appreciation of the diversity of our internal and external communities. Diversity is defined as the environment created within Maricopa that demonstrates equity and mutual respect of each person.
For the Policy Title: Treatment of People (C-2):
He or she [the Chancellor] shall be charged with designing and implementing the means to integrate diversity into its processes, policies, procedures, programs, services, curriculum, workforce and student populations so that the organizational climate is one which respects and celebrates our diverse communities.
MOTION
MOTION NO. 8944
Linda Rosenthal moved to approve the addition of the diversity language into the policies as follows:For the Policy Title: Manner of Governing (B-2):
The Governing Board will govern with appreciation of the diversity of our internal and external communities. Diversity is defined as the environment created within Maricopa that demonstrates equity and mutual respect of each person.
For the Policy Title: Treatment of People (C-2):
He or she [the Chancellor] shall be charged with designing and implementing the means to integrate diversity into its processes, policies, procedures, programs, services, curriculum, workforce and student populations so that the organizational climate is one which respects and celebrates our diverse communities.
Motion carried 5-0. (B-2) APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHANCELLOR - Approve the appointment of Dr. Fred Gaskin as Chancellor effective July 1, 2000.
Mrs. Stein thanked the faculty and those in the larger community for their efforts to provide the Board with relevant information in the search process. She noted that their desire to participate indicated a sense of ownership which must be valued and respected. Mrs. Stein also expressed optimism regarding Dr. Gaskin's arrival to the district. Mrs. Rosenthal expressed her appreciation to Dr. Gaskin for accepting the appointment. Mr. Contreras spoke to the concerns expressed in the letter presented by AACHE and provided explanation regarding the first and final search. Although the first final list of candidates was more diverse, the Hispanic candidate elected to drop out and consensus was not reached on the remaining two candidates. The Board then went through a second search process. Although there was diversity in the selection process, none of the minority candidates filtered to the top list. The Board charged itself that it would find the best candidates from going through the process. Mr. Contreras expressed that although he would have appreciated a minority to have been on the list of finalists for final interviews, none of those who applied made it to that level. He noted that of the three final candidates, the Board was looking for someone to represent all and felt Dr. Gaskin rose to the top. Upon visiting the Cerritos campus, members of the Board heard from staff, students, and community from all backgrounds, and all had very favorable comments regarding Dr. Gaskin. He encouraged meeting with Dr. Gaskin to express and discuss concerns. Mr. Contreras urged that all work together. Dr. Campbell concurred with comments made by Mr. Contreras. He noted that approximately sixty percent of the students at the Cerritos campus are minority students and many of those students that Dr. Campbell spoke with indicated that they bypass colleges in their districts to attend the Cerritos campus.
MOTION
MOTION NO. 8945Linda Rosenthal moved that Governing Board the appointment of Dr. Fred Gaskin as Chancellor effective July 1, 2000. Motion carried 5-0. Dr. Gaskin thanked the Governing Board for their confidence. He recognized the Board, staff, and faculty for making the district what it is today - the finest example of a community college district. Dr. Gaskin spoke to the diversity of Cerritos College, assured those present that he will do extensive outreach to under-represented groups, and expressed his openness to dialog with those who had expressed concern. Mr. Eastin provided his personal congratulations to Dr. Gaskin and offered the complete support of the Governing Board.
(C-2) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Vote to conclude its discussion and consideration of previous recommendations that it a) authorize the Employee Benefits Advisory Committee (EBAC) to recommend benefit programs, and b) accept EBAC's Articles of Operation for inclusion in the Board's Governance Policies. The effect of this action will be for EBAC to continue its present capacity with no modifications.
MOTION
MOTION NO. 8946
Linda Rosenthal moved to approve the Employee Benefits Advisory Committee policy. Motion carried 5-0.INFORMATION ITEMS
(VI.A.) Proposed Adoption of Measures To Monitor Board Goals
First Reading(VI.B.) Legislative Brief Jack Lunsford presented the brief.
(VI.C.) Proposed Tuition and Fee FY 2000-2001
Rufus Glasper presented the item. Debbie Thompson provided an overview of information in a slide presentation. Dr. Cardenas noted that the fee increase will fund the performing arts center at PVCC, will increase presidential scholarships, will fund inflationary costs, and will fund needs for enrollment increases at the colleges for the rebate program. Mrs. Stein requested clarification on a course fee for the virtual reality course prior to the next meeting.MONITORING REPORTS
(VII.A.) Budget Analysis Report Summary
Fund 1 - General Unrestricted Fund
For the Seven Months Ended January 31, 2000NEXT BOARD MEETING
The next Governing Board meeting will be a Strategic Conversation on March 14, 2000ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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