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Minutes 08/24/1999



GOVERNING BOARD
AUGUST 24, 1999
MINUTES


A regular meeting of the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board was scheduled to be held at 5:00 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. ยง38-431.02, notice having been duly given.

PRESENT
GOVERNING BOARD
Linda B. Rosenthal, President, Gene Eastin, Secretary, Donald Campbell, Member, Nancy Stein, Member, Ed Contreras, Member

ADMINISTRATION
Raul Cardenas, William F. Waechter, Alfredo G. de los Santos Jr., Rufus Glasper, Ron Bleed, Janet Bradshaw, Gina Kranitz, Larry Christiansen, John Cordova, Art DeCabooter,Susan McRae for Stan Grossman,Homero Lopez, J. Marie Pepicello, Phil Randolph Linda Thor, Tessa Martinez Pollack, Arnette Ward

ABSENT
STATE BOARD
Nick Balich

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Linda Rosenthal.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
No Executive Session was held.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The assembly pledged their allegiance to the United States of America.

CITIZEN'S INTERIM
Dr. Lillis Lloyd came forward to express concerns regarding the hiring practices at Mesa Community College. She provided her credentials and questioned why she was not considered for positions and why the non-discrimination policy does not appear to apply to her. Dr. Lloyd questioned the credentials of Wynn Call, recommended that the credentials and qualifications of those involved in the employee selection process be examined, and alleged unfair hiring practices by the District and racial discrimination.

Jamey Taylor came forward to concur with the decision made to name the new library building at Mesa Community College after Dr. Paul Elsner.

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

  1. Ed Contreras - no report
  2. Nancy Stein reported that she attended the annual Summer PSA Conference and the Fine Arts Day for which the theme was Creating Connections.
  3. Don Campbell - no report
  4. Gene Eastin - no report
  5. Linda Rosenthal presented the following Resolution to Janice Bradshaw, retiring General Counsel for the District:

    The Maricopa County Community College District Recognizing Janice Bradshaw On the Occasion of her Retirement as General Counsel of The Maricopa County Community College District

    WHEREAS Janice Bradshaw has served as General Counsel for the Maricopa County Community College District since 1974; and

    WHEREAS four chancellors and more than a dozen Governing Board members have, during her tenure, been the beneficiaries of her wise counsel; and

    WHEREAS Janice Bradshaw demonstrated her proficiency in both law school and the legal profession at a time when, among members of both institutions, women were a distinct minority; and

    WHEREAS Janice Bradshaw has deftly guided the Maricopa County Community College District through more than two decades of evolving legal issues and increasingly complex mandates which now characterize higher education; and

    WHEREAS Janice Bradshaw has long been respected as a source of wisdom by her colleagues in college and university law throughout the country; and

    WHEREAS Janice Bradshaw has been a catalyst in the enactment of Districtwide policies and regulations that ensure equitable treatment of all individuals who belong to Maricopaย’s diverse communities; and

    WHEREAS Janice Bradshaw, with unfailing skill and dignity, has served Maricopa not only as a voice of counsel, but also as one of conscience;

    NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Board of the Maricopa County Community College District, its employees and students, do hereby acknowledge the zealous legal representation of its General Counsel, convey their gratitude for her distinguished service, and wish her well in her retirement.

    APPROVED this 24th day of August, 1999.

    Signed by:
    Linda B. Rosenthal
    Gene Eastin
    Donald R. Campbell
    Nancy Stein
    Ed Contreras

CHANCELLOR'S REPORT

Dr. Cardenas reported that a vice chancellor and president retreat is scheduled to be held on August 25, 1999. The issue of dual enrollment will be discussed at that retreat.
Dr. Cardenas has been invited to a meeting with Governor Jane Hull, which may include discussions on the higher education blueprint. He will provide a report following the meeting.

SECRETARY'S REPORT
There was no report.

FACULTY REPORT
There was no report.

EMPLOYEE GROUP REPORTS
There was no report.

COLLEGE REPORTS
There was no report.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPORTS
There was no report.

STATE BOARD REPORT
There was no report.

AADGB REPORT
Mrs. Rosenthal reported that a meeting was held on August 19. Discussion was held on the following issues - position on support of delivery of community college services, the All-Arizona Community College Conference to be held in Tucson in September, and issues scheduled for discussion on the State Board meeting agenda. Mrs. Rosenthal encouraged participation in the All-Arizona Conference.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
President Phil Randolph reported that GateWay Community College was included in an article in the Princeton Review regarding social outreach programs. He recognized Clyde Perry, Michelle Bush, GWCC faculty, and Fred Gaudet for their contributions to these programs and mentioned the other institutions listed in the article as well as the Campus Compact Program.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Dr. Cardenas requested that Item D-2 be pulled from the agenda.

MOTION NO. 8892
Gene Eastin moved that the agenda be approved, as changed with the elimination of Item D-2 from consideration. Motion carried 5-0.

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
President Rosenthal asked if there were any requests to remove items from the Consent Agenda. Mrs. Stein requested that Item D-7 be removed from the Consent Agenda.

The following items are included in the Consent Agenda:
(A-1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - of the July 27 and August 10, 1999 meetings.

(D-1) CONTRACT AWARD FOR NEW ATHLETIC FIELDS AT CHANDLER-GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Approve awarding a contract in the amount of $152,493.00 to W.L. Emshoff for the development of a softball field at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. (D-3) CONTRACT AWARD FOR NEW PARKING LOT AT GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Approve awarding a contract in the amount of $512,000 to Glendale Contracting for the construction of a new parking lot at GateWay Community College.

(D-4) CONTRACT AWARD TO REMODEL MONTEZUMA AND ESTRELLA HALLS AT ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Approve awarding a contract in the amount of $194,686.00 to Skyline Builders for remodeling of approximately 11,000 square feet in Montezuma and Estrella Halls at Estrella Mountain Community College.

(D-5) CONSULTANT SELECTION FOR THE NEW FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICE ADDITION AT GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Approve the following: a) selection of Dick & Fritsche Design Group for design and consulting services for the new Faculty and Administration Office Addition at GateWay Community College, and b) forwarding this item for State Board action.

(D-6) EAST VALLEY TECH PREP CONSORTIUM - Accept the East Valley Tech Prep Consortium grant in the amount of $228,915.00 for Mesa Community College. These federal monies are from the Carl Perkins Act and are administered through the Arizona Department of Education.

(D-8) MARICOPA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTER (MATEC) - Accept an award from the National Science Foundation in the amount of $1,450,000 to the Maricopa Community College District for the third year of support for the Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center. This award is for the fourth and fifth project years from September 1, 1999 to August 31, 2001.

(D-9) CITY OF PHOENIX EARN ALLIANCE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT #86797 BUSINESS & INDUSTRY TRAINING SERVICES PROGRAM - Accept intergovernmental agreement #86797 in the amount of $235,380 to Mesa Community College from the City of Phoenix, Employment and Respect Now (EARN) Alliance, for the term June 1, 1999 to April 30, 2001.

(D-10) U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY INTERNSHIPS - Accept a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) from the U.S. Department of Interior - U. S. Geological Survey (USGS). The BOA is a written instrument of understanding negotiated between the USGS and GateWay Community College for the purpose of hiring water technology students and water technology graduates for internships. No specific dollar amount or time period is associated with the Basic Ordering Agreement.

(D-11) ARIZONA COLLABORATIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE PREPARATION OF TEACHERS (ACEPT) - Accept a subgrant with Arizona State University for the Arizona Collaborative for Excellence in the Preparation of Teachers (ACEPT) in the amount of $65,000 to support collaborations with the Office of Public School Programs (OPSP) beginning July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000.

(D-12) MATH AND PARENTS PARTNERSHIP IN THE SOUTHWEST (MAPPS) -Accept a subcontract with the University of Arizona for the Math and Parent partnership in the Southwest (MAPPS) in the amount of $154,030 to support collaborations with the Office of Public School Programs (OPSP) during year one funding from July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000.

MOTION NO. 8893
Gene Eastin moved that the Consent Agenda be approved with the exception of item D-7. Motion carried 5-0.

(B-1) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO GOVERNING BOARD POLICIES - Adopt amendments to Board policies and new Board policies as submitted. The recommended policy - Naming of District Facilities for Individuals or Organizations was discussed. The issue of concern was the wording in Policy Title - Operations, under D.b. - whether to leave the wording as recommended or adding after 'retired employee' the words "not included in the early or active retirement program." Early/active retirees receive payment through District payroll. Dr. Campbell noted that retired employees can be contributors to the District; for an example, in helping with Foundation programs. Mr. Contreras noted that individuals should be honored on merit, not on whether or not they are an employee or retired employee. Mrs. Rosenthal recommended that under Policy Title - Operations, #F.3.b., the word "Provost" be eliminated, as there are no provosts currently in the district.

AMENDED MOTION NO. 8894
Gene Eastin moved that the recommendation be amended in Policy Title - Operations, under D.b. to reflect "A former or retired employee not included in the early or active retirement program." Motion carried 3-2. Don Campbell and Ed Contreras were opposed.

AMENDED MOTION NO. 8895
Gene Eastin moved that the recommendation be amended in Policy Title - Operations, under F.3.b. with the removal of the word "Provost." Motion carried 5-0.

MOTION NO. 8896
Gene Eastin moved that the recommendations for amendments and additions to Governing Board policies be adopted as recommended with the revisions made as approved in amended motions 8894 and 8895. Motion carried 4-1. Don Campbell was opposed.

MONITORING REPORTS

(VI.A.)
Budget Analysis Report Summary
Fund 1 - General Unrestricted Fund
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1999
Final

(VI.B.)
Payroll and Accounts Payable Vouchers
FY 1998-99 through December 31, 1998

(VI.C.)
Payroll and Accounts Payable Vouchers
FY 1998-99 through June 30, 1999

(VI.D.)
1994 General Obligation Bonds
Series A (1995), Series B (1997), and Series C (1999)
Receipts and Disbursements Analysis and Capital Development
Plan Summary
As of June 30, 1999

NEXT BOARD MEETING
The next Governing Board meeting will be a Strategic Conversation on September 14, 1999

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.



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