GOVERNING BOARD
AUGUST 24, 1993
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
M. Grant Christensen, President, Linda B. Rosenthal, Secretary, Roy C. Amrein, Member, Donald R. Campbell, Member, Nancy Stein, Member
ADMINISTRATION
Paul A. Elsner, Bertha Landrum for Alfredo G. de los Santos Jr., William Waechter, Dan Whittemore, Ron Bleed, Cynthia Haston for Janice Bradshaw, Raul Cardenas, Larry Christiansen, John Cordova, Art DeCabooter, Stan Grossman, Homero Lopez, J. Marie Pepicello, Phil Randolph, Linda Thor, John Waltrip, Arnette Ward
STATE BOARD
Jim Ullman
CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President M. Grant ChristensenEXECUTIVE SESSION
President Christensen called for a motion convening an executive session, notice having been previously given.MOTION NO. 8102
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 7:12 p.m.President Christensen recognized Bertha Landrum representing Alfredo G. de los Santos Jr. Australian visitor, Patty Nichols, was recognized but not present at the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
President Christensen requested a motion approving the minutes of the July 27, and August 10, 1993 meetings. Linda B. Rosenthal noted that the July 27 minutes should be corrected to reflect a "next meeting date" of August 24 and the August 9 minutes should be August 10.MOTION NO. 8103
Donald R. Campbell moved that the minutes of the July 27 and August 10, 1993 meetings be approved as corrected. Motion carried 5-0.CHANCELLOR'S REPORT.
In the interest of time, Dr. Elsner gave no report.(B-2) RESIDENTIAL FACULTY POLICY MANUAL 1993-94 - At the request of Nancy Miller, this item was considered at this point in the meeting. It was requested that the item be tabled to September 14, 1993.
MOTION NO. 8104
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board table item B-2 until the September 14, 1993 meeting. Motion carried 4-1. Mrs. Rosenthal was opposed.Mrs. Rosenthal noted that at the June 22, 1993, a sixty-day extension was granted to provide an opportunity for agreement to be reached on the Residential Faculty Policy Mannual, and that she did not feel further extension would resolution of the issues.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Approval of the agenda was recommended.
MOTION NO. 8105
Donald R. Campbell moved that the balance of the agenda be approved. Motion carried 5-0.(B-1) CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENT, AND TERMINATIONS - William Waechter recommended approval of the personnel actions.
MOTION NO. 8106
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve the recommended employments, resignations, retirements, and terminations. Motion carried 5-0.(B-3) RESIDENTIAL FACULTY POLICY MANUAL - It was recommended that this item be tabled indefinitely.
MOTION NO. 8107
Nancy Stein moved that the Governing Board table this item indefinitely. Motion carried 5-0.(C-1) CURRICULUM - Bertha Landrum recommended approval of changes to streamline the curriculum process and improve the agenda format for 1993-94.
MOTION NO. 8108
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve the proposed changes in the curriculum process and agenda format. Motion carried 5-0.(C-2-a,b) GENERAL MOTORS TRAINING CENTER GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - John Waltrip recommended approval of a corporate trainer at the GCC GMTC and two training center support personnel at the San Leandro, California GMTC on behalf of the Institute for Business, Industry and Technology of Glendale Community College.
MOTION NO. 8109
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board approve a General Motors Corporation request to add one Spanish-speaking AC/Delco corporate trainer at the GCC GMTC, and a General Motors Corporation request to continue two training center support personnel at the San Leandro, CA GMTC for and on behalf of the Institute for Business, Industry and Technology of Glendale Community College. Motion carried 5-0.(C-3-a,b) TEXTBOOK APPROVAL -- John Waltrip recommended approval of two textbooks/laboratory manuals.
MOTION NO. 8110
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve a text authored by Robert Thompson and Wayne Johnson, Introduction to Geology/Physical Lab Manual, Kendall/Hunt, Publishing, 1993, and a text authored by Glendale Community College faculty member, Robert Thompson, Environmental Geology Lab Manual, Kendall/Hunt Publishing, 1993. Motion carried 5-0.(C-4) WILLIAMS AIR FORCE BASE - Larry Christiansen recommended approval of a resolution amending the original resolution passed by the Governing Board relating to the acquisition of facilities at Williams Air Force Base. The amended resolution includes language indicating the District's willingness to accept financial responsibility for the land and buildings mentioned. In response to a question from Nancy Stein, Dr. Christiansen explained that there is no cost ceiling indicated because there is no commitment to expend funds. Linda B. Rosenthal asked if budget funds had been identified for this project and indicated that she was hesitant to support a resolution that goes further than anticipated. There is no line item in the current budget. Donald R. Campbell stressed the importance of working together with other community groups to establish an educational center.
MOTION NO. 8111
Donald R. Campbell moved that the Governing Board approve the resolution regarding its application for public benefit transfer of real property at Williams Air Force Base, and transmit this resolution to the State Board for its action. Motion carried 4-1. Mrs. Rosenthal was opposed.(C-5) TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AT EMCCC FOR MARICOPA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - Homero Lopez recommended approval of a temporary construction easement at Estrella Mountain Community College Center. In response to a question from Nancy Stein, the construction area will cover approximately one and one-half miles and should be completed within the next year.
MOTION NO. 8112
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve a temporary construction easement at Estrella Mountain Community College Center to the Maricopa Department of Transportation for the reconstruction and improvement of Dysart Road, from McDowell Road to the R.I.D. Canal. Motion carried 5-0.(C-6) CONTRACT AWARD FOR RE-ROOFING TWO BUILDINGS AT SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Art DeCabooter recommended that a contract be awarded to Industrial Roofing Systems, Incorporated for the re-roofing of two buildings at Scottsdale Community College.
MOTION NO. 8113
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve the awarding of a contract in the amount of Three Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Six Hundred Forty-six and no/100 Dollars to Industrial Roofing Systems, Incorporated for the re-roofing of two buildings at Scottsdale Community College. Motion carried 5-0.(C-7) CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVAC CONTROLS WORK AT GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - John Waltrip recommended that a contract be awarded to Johnson Controls, Incorporated for the procurement and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning controls equipment in the T-1 building at Glendale Community College.
MOTION NO. 8114
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board approve the awarding of a contract in the amount of Forty Thousand Seven Hundred and No/100 Dollars to Johnson Controls, Incorporated for the procurement and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning controls equipment in the T-1 building at Glendale Community College. Motion carried 5-0.(C-8) CODE OF ETHICS - Linda B. Rosenthal recommended adoption of proposed changes to the Code of Ethics originally adopted on November 13, 1979. Nancy Stein asked about a possible relationship between the commitment to identify and avoid areas of potential conflict of interest, and nepotism within the District.
MOTION NO. 8115
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board adopt the proposed changes to the Code of Ethics. Motion carried 5-0. (C-9) STATEMENT OF VALUES - Roy Amrein recommended approval of the proposed change to the Statement of Values originally adopted on August 28, 1990. Nancy Stein suggested that "customers" be changed to "students." Discussion followed. It was suggested that "customers" be changed to "those we serve."MOTION NO. 8116
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board approve a change to the Statement of Values to include a statement on continuous quality improvement: The District encourages every employee to commit to a) focusing on those we serve, both internal and external, to meet and exceed their needs and expectations; b) teamwork; and c) continuous improvement in all aspects of work. Motion carried 5-0.(C-10) MARICOPA MATHEMATICS CONSORTIUM - Bertha Landrum recommended acceptance of a $100,000 planning grant award from the National Science Foundation. Nancy Stein asked for clarification of two categories of fringe benefits.
MOTION NO. 8117
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board accept a $100,000 planning grant award for the Mathematics Consortium from the National Science Foundation for a two-year period, contingent upon funding notification. Motion carried 5-0.(C-11) COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL CENTER - Bertha Landrum recommended acceptance of a grant award for year four of the five year continuing grant for the CRCM.
MOTION NO. 8118
Donald R. Campbell moved that the Governing Board accept a grant award of $800,000 from the National Science Foundation to continue the Comprehensive Regional Center for Minorities for fiscal year four of the five year continuing grant effective September 1, 1993 to August 31, 1994. Motion carried 5-0.(C-12) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN PHOENIX COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT - Marie Pepicello recommended acceptance of an intergovernmental agreement between Phoenix College and the City of Phoenix Fire Department for instruction of Emergency Medical Technicians, by and for, employees of the City, on premises owned by the college. Approximately 400 adults are referred to this program annually. In response to a question from Linda B. Rosenthal, tuition is in the form of an exchange of facilities.
MOTION NO. 8119
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve an intergovernmental agreement between Phoenix College and the City of Phoenix Fire Department to provide ongoing course of instruction for he certification and/or recertification of Emergency Medical Technicians, by and for, employees of the City, on premises owned by the college. Motion carried 5-0.(C-13) CAMPUS COMPACT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES - Larry Christiansen recommended acceptance of the Campus Compact Center for Community Colleges grant award of $39,000.00 from Campus Compact/Education Commission of the States. Nancy Stein inquired about the process for awarding grants.
MOTION NO. 8120
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board accept the Campus Compact Center for Community Colleges grant award of $39,000.00 from Campus Compact/Education Commission of the States for the period October 1, 1993 to September 30, 1994. Motion carried 5-0.(C-14) CONTINGENCY TRANSFER - Dan Whittemore recommended transfer of $1,375,000 from Contingency into a Tuition Reserve account to cover the projected tuition shortfall for FY 1993-94. At Mrs. Stein's request, contingency funds were clarified.
MOTION NO. 8121
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve the transfer of $1,375,000 from Contingency into a Tuition Reserve account to cover the projected tuition shortfall for FY 1993-94. Motion carried 5-0.(C-15) PRIOR YEAR COMMITMENTS - Approval of prior year commitments for FY ended 6/30/93 was recommended.
MOTION NO. 8122
Linda B. Rosenthal moved approval of prior year commitments for FY ended 6/30/93. Motion carried 5-0.VOUCHERS - The following vouchers were submitted to the Board for its approval:
Payroll: 07/22 and 08/05/93
Accounts Payable: 07/07, 07/12, 07/14, 07/19, 07/21, and 07/26/93MOTION NO. 8123
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the vouchers be approved. Motion carried 5-0.The following information items were distributed to the Governing Board:
(D-1) AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
(D-2)BUDGET ANALYSIS REPORT - JULY
(D-3) BUDGET ANALYSIS REPORT - FINALSECRETARY'S REPORT. There was no report.
STATE BOARD REPORT. There was no report as Mr. Ullman was unable to attend the August meeting. Mr. Ullman commented on the 1993-94 tuition increase, the budget-tightening steps taken by MCCCD, and the Residential Faculty Policies. He stated that a step increase for faculty at this time would make a negative impression on the State Board, the Legislature and the community.
AADGB REPORT. There was no report as Mrs. Rosenthal was unable to attend the August meeting.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT. There was no report.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS. Governing Board members reported as follows:
1. Donald R. Campbell - no report.
2. Roy C. Amrein - no report.
3. Nancy Stein attended the PALS Awards at Glendale Community College, the Phoenix Think Tank, and the New Faculty Luncheon.
4. Linda B. Rosenthal attended the PALS Awards at Glendale Community College, the Urban Teacher Corp Partnership graduation ceremonies, and the ACCT Board Retreat.
5. M. Grant Christensen made the following statement: "A week ago yesterday I was informed that over 4,000 students had been purged from the registration rolls at Mesa Community College. These are students who had begun their registration with the classes they desired and needed, at the time of their choice, but had not completed their registration until their tuition and fees were paid, and on the deadline date were unable to pay. This is a tragedy. There may be two reasons why these numbers are so large: first, Mesa is certainly not the most affluent area in the county, and secondly, it is the largest school, and naturally the numbers would be large.
This Board is elected by the citizens to represent the entire county; the taxpayers, the students, the faculty, all employees, and all citizens of Maricopa County. The students are focal to everything we do. If we have no students, then we would need no faculty or any other employees.This Board made two major economic decisions this year. Each was a very difficult decision to make. One, to increase the tuition $3.00 per credit hour from $29.00 to $32.00 per credit hour. Two, that there would be no steps or COLA increases and there would be no personnel layoffs due to finances. There has been a great deal of unrest in the negotiation process. Some of the loudest voices appear to have highly personal motivations. Recently, someone said to me, "You could find the money if you wanted to." If it were this easy, we would certainly decrease the burdens on the students. It should certainly be apparent to all that any decision that we make that adversely affects the students, has a trickle-down affect on all other segments of the District. We would hope that in the spirit of fairness and understanding, we could now focus our attention on the primary purpose, which is to serve the students, and each of us, every day, should be grateful for our students."
FACULTY REPORT. Nancy Miller, Faculty Association President, addressed the Residential Faculty Policy Manual pointing out that 35 of the 36 items are non-money items. Concern for vertical step increases was expressed and a request was made for a binding contract, mediation, and an opportunity for a workshop with the Board to improve communication.
EMPLOYEE GROUPS. There were none.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPORTS. There were none.
CITIZEN'S INTERIM. No one requested to speak during this portion of the meeting.
NEXT BOARD MEETINGS. The next meetings of the Governing Board will be as follows: Tuesday, September 14, 1993 - 7:00 p.m. - Study Session
Tuesday, September 28, 1993 - 7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Linda B. Rosenthal
Secretaryaa
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