GOVERNING BOARD
MARCH 28, 1992
MINUTES

An executive session convened at 6:00 p.m., pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice having been duly given.

A regular meeting of the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board was scheduled to be held at 7:00 p.m. at the District Support Services Center, 2411 West 14th Street, Tempe, Arizona.

PRESENT

GOVERNING BOARD
Barbara Hitchcock, President, M. Grant Christensen, Secretary, Roy C. Amrein, Member, Linda B. Rosenthal, Member, Donald R. Campbell, Member

ADMINISTRATION Paul A. Elsner, Alfredo G. de los Santos Jr., William Waechter, Dan S. Whittemore, Ron Bleed, Janice Bradshaw, Fred Stahl for Raul Cardenas, Larry Christiansen, John Cordova, Irwin Noyes for Art DeCabooter, Oscar Gibbons for Stan Grossman, Homero Lopez, Myrna Harrison, Phil Randolph, Linda Thor, John Waltrip, Arnette Ward

ABSENT
STATE BOARD
Jim Ullman

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Barbara Hitchcock.

EXECUTIVE SESSION President Hitchcock called for a motion convening an executive session, notice having been previously given.

MOTION NO. 7784
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that an executive session be convened. Motion carried 5-0.

The meeting recessed at 6:01 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 7:05 p.m.

President Hitchcock welcomed students from Gerri Fiedler and Joe Ochap's classes who were attending the meeting.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
President Hitchcock requested a motion approving the minutes March 24 and April 14, 1992 meetings.

MOTION NO. 7785
M. Grant Christensen moved that the minutes of the March 24 and April 14, 1992 meetings be approved. Motion carried 5-0.

SECRETARY'S REPORTThere was no report.

CHANCELLOR'S REPORT
Dr. Elsner introduced Lyvier Conns who commented on Campus Compact. President Linda Thor presented a National Campus Compact Student Humanitarian Award to Charlene King. Ms. King was one of five national award winners, and the only community college student to be so honored.

STATE BOARD REPORT
In Mr. Ullman's absence, there was no report.

AADGB REPORT
Because of time constraints, there was no report.

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Because of time constraints, there were no reports.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Because of time constraints, there was no report.

FACULTY REPORT
Because of time constraints, there was no report.

EMPLOYEE GROUP
There were no reports.

STUDENT REPORTS
A number of students requested to speak. Valla Harkins, Tod McCartney, and Laura Harrison voiced concerns about student development policies, need for a student newspaper, and a variety of administrative matters at Paradise Valley Community College.

CITIZEN'S INTERIM
Lynn Rinehart, Art Gust, Shirley Thomas, Traci Boese, Karen Lodico, Suzanne Smith, Juanita Holmes, Thomas Seemeyer II, Tom Seemeyer, and Deborah Hoskins spoke about the impact of budget shortfalls on the court reporting classes at Phoenix College.

President Hitchcock expressed admiration for the attitudes, planning, and articulation of the student presentations. Dr. Elsner provided information regarding the court reporting classes at Phoenix College and suggested that he meet with the students and Phoenix College administrators after the meeting to share information, attempt to improve communication, and resolve issues between the students and the staff related to the students' concerns. Dr. Elsner also suggested that he and Dr. Cordova meet with the students from Paradise Valley Community College at a later date regarding their concerns. The Chancellor commented on the excellence of students' articulation.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approval of the agenda was recommended.

MOTION NO. 7786
M. Grant Christensen moved that the agenda be approved. Motion carried 5-0.

(B-1) CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENT, AND TERMINATIONS - William Waechter recommended approval of the personnel item. Dr. Amrein asked about the new position and salary at Gateway Community College, page 1.

MOTION NO. 7787
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board approve the recommended employments, resignations, retirements, and terminations. Motion carried 5-0.

(B-2) HIRING QUALIFICATIONS - MATHEMATICS - Dr. Waechter recommended approval of the Faculty Hiring Qualifications for Mathematics. After discussion the item was pulled, and will be brought back at a later date with explanation of the need for the changes.

(C-1) CURRICULUM - Alfred G. de los Santos Jr. recommended approval of the curriculum. Mrs. Hitchcock noted the content of PHI 244 and REL 244, and suggested that the descriptions be worded differently.

MOTION NO. 7788
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve the curriculum. Motion carried 5-0.

(C-2) 1993-94 TRANSFER GENERAL EDUCATION CORE CURRICULUM (TGECC) ADDENEDUM - Dr. de los Santos Jr. recommended approval of the proposed addendum to the 1992-93 Transfer General Education Core Curriculum.

MOTION NO. 7789
M. Grant Christensen moved that the Governing Board approve the 1992-93 Graduation/General Education Core Curriculum Addendum.Motion carried 5-0.

(C-3) OFFICIAL CALL FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION - Dr. Elsner spoke about the need for a general obligation bond election and recommended that a resolution declaring the District's intent to hold a special bond election on June 23, 1992 be approved. Jack Lunsford discussed the legal requirements for the election, expressed gratitude for staff assistance to date, and explained the voting precincts and ballot process. Fred Rosenfeld, Bond Counsel, was introduced.

MOTION NO. 7790
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the resolution declaring the District's intent to hold a special bond election on June 23, 1992, be approved with an amendment to the resolution to change the date of the meeting to canvass the official election returns to July 6, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

(C-4) PROPOSED 93-94 ACADEMIC CALENDAR - Dr. de los Santos recommended approval of the Proposed 93-94 Academic Calendar, and explained that it is intended to present future calendars well in advance so that colleges can plan more effectively.

MOTION NO. 7791
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve the 1993-94 Academic Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.

(C-5) FY 1991-92 CONTINGENCY TRANSFER - Dan Whittemore recommended approval of a transfer of $229,000 from Fund 1 contingency to Glendale Community College.

MOTION NO. 7792
Donald R. Campbell moved that the Governing Board approve a transfer of $229,900 from Fund 1 contingency to Glendale Community College. Motion carried 5-0.

(C-6) TEXTBOOK APPROVAL - approval of the following textbooks was recommended: Up the Ladder: Study and Test taking Skills for Fire Science Personnel, Brady Fire Science Series, 1992, authored by Selma Wilf, to be used for RDG 100 AB and RDG 100 AC at Phoenix College; Tort Law for Legal Assistants and Instructor's Manual, authored by Linda L. Edwards, and J. Stanley Edwards, to be used for LAS 212 at Phoenix College; and Introduction to INGRES by Margaret Zinky, James Everett, and Linda Hawbaker, for use in data base management courses at GCC.

Mrs. Rosenthal asked about a variation in royalties.

MOTION NO. 7793
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board approve the following textbooks: Up the Ladder: Study and Test taking Skills for Fire Science Personnel, Brady Fire Science Series, 1992, authored by Selma Wilf, to be used for RDG 100 AB and RDG 100 AC at Phoenix College; Tort Law for Legal Assistants and Instructor's Manual, authored by Linda L. Edwards, and J. Stanley Edwards, to be used for LAS 212 at Phoenix College; and Introduction to INGRES by Margaret Zinky, James Everett, and Linda Hawbaker, for use in data base management courses at GCC. Motion carried 5-0.

(C-7) MAJOR MAINTENANCE ROOFING PROJECT CONSTRUCTION AWARD - Alfredo G. de los Santos Jr. recommended approval of a contract with Universal Roofers, Inc. to pride major maintenance roofing project at seven colleges.

MOTION NO. 7794
M. Grant Christensen moved that the Governing Board award a contract in the amount of $751,637.00 to Universal Roofers, Inc. for the major maintenance roofing project at seven colleges: GCC, MCC, PVCC, PC, RSCC, SCC, and SMCC. Motion carried 5-0.

(C-8) APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT FOR PHASE 2, MAJOR MAINTENANCE PARKING LOT REPAIRS - Dr. de los Santos Jr. recommended amendment to an existing contract with the CMX Group which would provide an extension of the original contract to provide for Phase 2 of the Major Maintenance Parking Lot Repairs at nine colleges. Dr. Campbell and Mrs. Hitchcock asked about the costs involved in the project.

MOTION NO. 7795
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve an amendment to the existing contract with the CMX Group, Inc., for the design and administration required for Phase 2 of the Major Maintenance Parking Lot Repairs at nine colleges: CGCC, GWCC, GCC, MCC, PVCC, PC, RSCC, SCC, and SMCC.

(C-9)MICROWAVE SYSTEM FOR ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER - Ron Bleed recommended approval of a contract, pending final negotiations, to TeleSciences Transmission Systems for a microwave communications system to connect EMCCC to the Maricopa districtwide microwave network.

(C-10) TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FOR ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN - Mr. Bleed recommended approval of a contract, pending final negotiations, to U.S. West Communications for telecommunications systems for EMCCC.

MOTION NO. 7796
M. Grant Christensen moved that the Governing Board approve the awarding of a contract not to exceed $140,000, pending final contract negotiations, to TeleSciences Transmission Systems for a microwave communications system to connect Estrella Mountain Community College Center to the remainder of the Maricopa districtwide microwave network; and a contract not to exceed $240,000, pending final contract negotiations, to U.S. West Communications for telecommunications systems for Estrella Mountain Community College Center. Motion carried 5-0.

(C-11)SCC JAZZ ENSEMBLE TRIP TO WIGAN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL -- WIGAN, ENGLAND - Irwin Noyes recommended authorization for a faculty sponsor and twenty students to travel to Wigan, England to participate in the Wigan International Jazz Festival from July 14, 1992 to July 21, 1992.

MOTION NO. 7797
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board authorize a faculty sponsor and twenty students travel to Wigan, England to participate in the Wigan International Jazz Festival from July 14, 1992 to July 21, 1992. Motion carried 5-0.

(C-12) WILLIAMS AIR FORCE BASE GRANT - Phil Randolph recommended approval of a contract between the MCCCD/EDWAA Center and the Department of Economic Security for $1,985,000 to provide retraining, basic readjustment and supportive services to Dislocated Workers from Williams Air Force Base. In response to a question from Mrs. Rosenthal, the dates were corrected to May 1, 1992 to November 30, 1993.

MOTION NO. 7798
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve a contract between the MCCCD/EDWAA Center and the Department of Economic Security for $1,985,000 to provide retraining, basic readjustment and supportive services to Dislocated Workers from Williams Air Force Base in Maricopa County and the City of Phoenix from May 1, 1992 through November 30, 1993. Motion carried 5-0.

(C-13) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MARICOPA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUDGET FY 1992-93 - Linda Thor recommended approval of an intergovernmental agreement with the Maricopa County Social Services Department for the coordination and delivery of a Basic Education component in the Northwest, Southwest, and Eastern JTPA Training Centers for the fiscal year July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1993, pending receipt of approved application.

MOTION NO. 7799
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve an intergovernmental agreement for $118,191 with the Maricopa County Social Services Department for the coordination and delivery of a Basic Education component in the Northwest, Southwest, and Eastern JTPA (Job Training Partnership Act) Training Centers for the fiscal year July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1993, pending receipt of approved application. Motion carried 5-0.

(C-14) RIO SALADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE A COUNTYWIDE ABE/ESL PROGRAM FY 1992-93 - Linda Thor recommended approval of an intergovernmental agreement for $691,232 from the Arizona Department of Education/Adult Education Division, pending receipt of approved application, to continue the countywide Adult Basic Education and English for Speakers of Other Languages Program through Rio Salado Community Colleges. This is a continuation of services provided by Rio Salado Community College for the past thirteen years.

MOTION NO. 7800
Donald R. Campbell moved that the Governing Board approve intergovernmental agreement for $ 691, 232 from the Arizona Department of Education/Adult Education Division, pending receipt of approved application, to continue the countywide Adult Basic Education and English for Speakers of Other Languages Program through Rio Salado Community Colleges for the period July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1993. Motion carried 5-0.

(C-15)RIO SALADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE A COUNTYWIDE GED PROGRAM FY 1992-93- Linda Thor recommended acceptance of an intergovernmental agreement from the Arizona Department of Education/Adult Education to provide free noncredit literacy skills in GED preparation classes to adults.

MOTION NO. 7801
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board accept an intergovernmental agreement for $332,744 from the Arizona Department of Education/Adult Education Division, pending receipt of approved application, to provide a countywide program for GED preparation classes through Rio Salado Community College from July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993. Motion carried 5-0.

(C-16)SCC FIELD BIOLOGY - Approval of a one-week field trip course, BIO 149 AH, was recommended.

MOTION NO. 7802
Donald R. Campbell moved that the Governing Board approve a one-week field trip course to Rocky Point, Mexico (June 1-8, 1992) for the purpose of studying the marine biology, ecology , and natural history of this area, for Scottsdale Community College Field Biology class - BIO 149 AH. Motion carried 5-0.

(C-17) VOUCHERS - The following vouchers were submitted to the Board for its approval:

Payroll: 03/18, 04/02, and 04/17/92

General: 02/05, 02/07, 02/10, 02/12, 02/14, 02/19, 02/21, 02/14, 02/26, 02/28, 03/02, 03/04, 03/06, 03/09, and 03/11/92

MOTION NO. 7803
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that vouchers be approved. Motion carried 5-0.

The following information items were distributed to the Governing Board:

(D-1) SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE 03/07/98
Mrs. Hitchcock asked about the participants in the surplus property sales.

(D-2) BUDGET ANALYSIS REPORT
Linda B. Rosenthal asked about collection of funds from Coconino County for Out-of-County tuition.

Dr. Elsner reminded those interested in the Court Reporting Course issue that they would meet immediately following the Board meeting in the Governing Board Room.

NEXT BOARD MEETINGS
The next meetings of the Governing Board will be as follows
Tuesday, May 12, 1992 - 7:00 p.m. - Work/Study Meeting
Tuesday, May 26, 1992 - 7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for discussion, the meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m.

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M. Grant Christensen
Secretary

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