GOVERNING BOARD
SEPTEMBER 22, 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., Dan Whittemore, Ron Bleed, Janice Bradshaw, William Waechter, Raul Cardenas, Larry Christiansen, Stan Grossman, John Cordova, Irwin Noyes for Art DeCabooter, Mary Briden for Myrna Harrison, Homero Lopez, 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. 7898
M. Grant Christensen moved that an executive session be convened. Motion carried 4-0.The meeting recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 7:07 p.m.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
President Hitchcock requested a motion approving the minutes of the August 25 and September 8, 1992 meetings.MOTION NO. 7899
M. Grant Christensen moved that the minutes of the August 25 and September 8, 1992 meetings be approved. Motion carried 4-0.SECRETARY'S REPORT
Dr. Christensen reported on the impact of the recent hurricane on Miami Dade Community College. As a result, Mesa Community College will be hosting the NJCAA Women's Volleyball tournament November 23-25, 1992. The games will be played at Arizona State University.Dr. Christensen introduced Dr. Kent Layton, candidate for the Governing Board position in District 2.
CHANCELLOR'S REPORT
Chancellor Elsner reported on a recent meeting with five multi-college presidents, held in Seattle.STATE BOARD REPORT
In Mr. Ullman's absence, there was no report.
President Hitchcock recognized Mr. Jack Vaughn, a candidate for the Governing Board position in District 2.
AADGB REPORT
Mrs. Rosenthal reported that there was no AADGB meeting as the State Board held visitations in lieu of a meeting in September. Mrs. Rosenthal complimented Phoenix College staff for their efforts in the State Board visitation.
Mrs. Rosenthal also commented on her participation in the Student Leadership Retreat and noted that Students will be bringing some of their concerns to the Governing Board at the November meeting.
FACULTY REPORT
Paul de Pippo introduced Jack Sexton, Faculty President from Paradise Valley Community College. Mr. Sexton provided a video program about computerized instruction at Paradise Valley Community College.Mr. Sexton then read the following resolution:
Whereas, PVCC employees were given no forewarning of administrative changes prior to the abrupt announcement made in an all-employee meeting September 8th;
Whereas, Students were informed by a board member of the exchange of Presidents days prior to faculty and staff;
Whereas, the announcement shocked the campus producing uncertainty and low morale;
Whereas, Changes, if made, should have been made prior to the semester beginning so as not to disrupt the teaching and learning process;
Whereas, Quantum Quality Management's basic principles of process orientation, teamwork, and participation by everyone, everywhere were violated;
Whereas, This new management approach adopted by the board is viewed by faculty as a hypocrisy regarding the manner in which these massive decisions were processed;
Therefore, Be it Resolved: That the board members and Chancellor be apprised of Paradise Valley Community College faculty senate's feelings regarding the inappropriate timing, process, and dissemination of information of the administrative changes made at Paradise Valley Community College.
EMPLOYEE GROUP REPORTS
Ken Baer distributed copies of the Professional Staff Association goals for the coming year.STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPORT
There were none.CITIZEN'S INTERIM
No one requested to speak during this portion of the meeting.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approval of the agenda was recommended.MOTION NO. 7900
M. Grant Christensen moved that the agenda be approved. Motion carried 4-0.(B-1)CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENT, AND TERMINATIONS - William A. Waechter recommended approval of the personnel item, correcting the call letters of KJZZ Classical station to KBAQ on page 9.
MOTION NO. 7901 Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve the recommended employments, resignations, retirements, and terminations. Motion carried 4-0.
(C-1) STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND COURSE PLACEMENT POLICY - Alfredo G. de los Santos Jr. recommended approval of the proposed Student Assessment and Course Placement Policy as revised by the Assessment Review Committee and reviewed by the Deans of Student Services Council.
Mrs. Rosenthal asked that reports be provided for the Governing Board. Dr. Christensen commented on the length of the policy and expressed concern that the purpose of the policy be the improvement of student success and retention, not enrollment control. Mrs. Hitchcock expressed concern that efforts to raise quality not limit opportunities for under-prepared students.
MOTION NO. 7901
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve the proposed Student Assessment and Course Placement Policy. Motion carried 4-0.
(C-2-a)APPROVAL OF TEXTBOOK--MCC - President Christiansen recommended adoption of "Skillbuilding Mastery on the Computer," by Barbara Ellsworth, faculty member at Mesa Community College, as a required text in OAS 103AA, OAS 103AB, and OAS 103AC. Mrs. Hitchcock expressed concern regarding the price of the textbook. MOTION NO. 7902
M. Grant Christensen moved that the Governing Board approve the adoption of "Skillbuilding Mastery on the Computer," by Barbara Ellsworth, faculty member at Mesa Community College, as a required text in OAS 103AA, OAS 103AB, and OAS 103AC.Motion carried 4-0.(C-2-b) TEXTBOOK APPROVAL - CGCC - President Ward recommended adoption of "Practical Spanish for Fire-Fighters," by Dr. Roger Miller an MCCCD part-time faculty member, to be used as a required textbook for SPA 115, Spanish Conversation, especially adapted for fire fighters, including employees of the Mesa Fire Department.
MOTION NO. 7903
M. Grant Christensen moved that the Governing Board approve adoption of "Practical Spanish for Fire-Fighters," by Dr. Roger Miller an MCCCD part-time faculty member, to be used as a required textbook for SPA 115, Spanish Conversation, especially adapted for fire fighters, including employees of the Mesa Fire Department. Motion carried 4-0.(C-2-c) TEXTBOOK AUTHORED BY RIO SALADO PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR, JOSEPH A. ZODI - President Thor recommended approval of "Everything You and Your Company Need to Know to Compete in World Markets," as a required textbook for SBS 218 Establishing an Import/Export Business.
MOTION NO. 7904
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board approve adoption of "Everything You and Your Company Need to Know to Compete in World Markets," by Joseph A. Zodi, as a required textbook for SBS 218 Establishing an Import/Export Business. Motion carried 4-0.(C-3) MARICOPA COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE CENTER FOR MINORITIES - Alfredo G. de los Santos Jr. recommended acceptance of a grant award of $399,997 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue the Comprehensive Regional Center for Minorities for the second six months of year two of the five year continuing grant effective April 1, 1992 to August 31, 1992. Board members questioned the dates included on the grant and asked that the budget and the times be clarified when the next CRCM grant award is brought to the Board.
MOTION NO. 7905
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board accept a grant award of $399,997 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue the Comprehensive Regional Center for Minorities for the second six months of year two of the five year continuing grant effective April 1, 1992 to August 31, 1992. Motion carried 4-0.(C-4)VETERAN'S EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAM - President Waltrip recommended acceptance of grant awards from the U.S. Department of Education, Postsecondary, to provide counseling, outreach, recruitment, information and referral services to assist veterans to meet their education needs at GCC, MCC, and SCC. Mrs. Rosenthal questioned the number of students served by the grant and the amount of District funds needed for matching funds. Dr. Waltrip responded that the services are legally required by the federal government.
MOTION NO. 7906
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board accept grant awards from the U.S. Department of Education, Postsecondary as follows: Glendale Community College, $19,049.00, Mesa Community College, $25,923.00, and Scottsdale Community College, $3,237.00, for the period July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1994. Motion carried 4-0. (C-5) TITLE III STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONS PLANNING GRANT - President Thor recommended acceptance of a Title III Strengthening Institutions Planning Grant of $24,988 from the United States Department of Education to assist Rio Salado in preparing and submitting a Title III grant application to expand student services and enhance alternative delivery and distance learning opportunities in Maricopa County. In response to a question from Mrs. Hitchcock, Dr. Thor explained that Title III is a federal program to help colleges reach self-sufficiency.MOTION NO. 7907
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board accept the Title III Strengthening Institutions Planning Grant award of $24,988 from the United States Department of Education, to Rio Salado Community College for the period October 1, 1992 to September 30, 1993. Motion carried 4-0.(C-6) CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT NATIONAL PROGRAM AND PRODUCTION ACQUISITION GRANT - President Thor recommended acceptance of two grant awards on behalf of KJZZ from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) totalling $295,094.00, for October 1, 1992 through September 30, 1994. Carl Mathusen introduced Molly Trivers, Development Director for KBAQ, and responded to a question from Mrs. Rosenthal, that the classical station should be operational in early spring 1993. Mrs. Rosenthal also inquired about the sale of records.
MOTION NO. 7908
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve acceptance of two grant awards on behalf of KJZZ from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) totalling $295,094.00, for October 1, 1992 through September 30, 1994. Motion carried 4-0.(C-7) MAJOR MAINTENANCE PAVING PHASE 2 CHANGE ORDER - Alfredo G. de los Santos Jr. recommended ratification of a Change Order to Arizona Pavement Profiling, Inc. for the chip seal paving of an existing gravel parking lot at Estrella Mountain Community College Center.
MOTION NO. 7909
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board ratify a Change Order in the amount of $22,892.00 to Arizona Pavement Profiling, Inc. for the chip seal paving of an existing gravel parking lot at Estrella Mountain Community College Center. Motion carried 4-0.(C-8)PRIOR YEAR COMMITMENTS - Approval of the prior year commitments for FY ended 6/30/92 was recommended.
MOTION NO. 7910
Roy C. Amrein moved that the prior year commitments for FY ended 6/30/92 be approved. Motion carried 4-0.(C-9) VOUCHERS - The following vouchers were submitted to the Board for its approval:
Payroll: 08/21 and 09/04/92
General: 07/27, 07/29, 08/03, 08/05, 08/10, 08/13, 08/17, 08/19,08/20, 08/21, 08/24, 08/25, 08/26, 08/27, 08/28, and 08/31/92
MOTION NO. 7911
M. Grant Christensen moved that the vouchers be approved. Motion carried 4-0.The following information items were distributed to the Governing Board:
(D-1) TITLE CHANGES. Mrs. Hitchcock suggested that titles be revised.
(D-2) POLICY ON SELECTION OF EXECUTIVES (FIRST READING)
Mrs. Rosenthal commented on apparent contradictions between 2.b and 2.c. Mrs. Rosenthal also suggested the addition of "or designee" after The Director of Human Resources on item 3. Mrs. Bradshaw explained that the purpose of the policy is to provide protection from premature release of candidates' names.
(D-3) TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES FOR EMPLOYMENT CANDIDATES (FIRST READING). Mrs. Rosenthal requested additional information regarding the amount of money and the level of personnel included on this item.
(D-4) Item pulled from the Agenda.
(D5) BUDGET ANALYSIS REPORT
NEXT BOARD MEETINGS
The next meetings of the Governing Board will be as follows:
Tuesday, October 13, 1992 - 7:00 p.m. - Work/Study Meeting
Tuesday, October 27, 1992 - 7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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M. Grant Christensen
Secretaryaa
09/23/92