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Minutes 09/23/1997



GOVERNING BOARD
SEPTEMBER 23, 1997
MINUTES

A regular meeting of the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board was scheduled to be held at 6:30 p.m. 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
Nancy Stein, President, Ed Contreras, Secretary, Linda B. Rosenthal, Member, Donald Campbell, Member, Gene Eastin, Member

ADMINISTRATION
Paul A. Elsner, William F. Waechter, Bertha Landrum for Alfredo G. de los Santos Jr., Marilyn Anderson for Rufus Glasper, Ron Bleed, Janice Bradshaw, Raul Cardenas, Larry Christiansen, John Cordova, Herman Walker for Art DeCabooter, Stan Grossman, Homero Lopez, J. Marie Pepicello, Phil Randolph, Linda Thor, Tessa Martinez Pollack, Patty Johnson for Arnette Ward

ABSENT

STATE BOARD
Nick Balich

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no executive session.

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

BOARD EVALUATION PROCESS
Mrs. Stein explained the Board Evaluation Process to the assembly.

CITIZEN'S INTERIM
Jamey Taylor came forward to express that he felt he was denied due process in his discrimination complaint against Mesa Community College. He alleged that he was discriminated against due to his race and religion when he applied for the position as commissioner in student government and provided a copy of a letter of complaint.

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

1. Don Campbell - no report.

2. Ed Contreras - no report.

3. Gene Eastin - no report.

4. Linda Rosenthal - no report.

5. Nancy Stein reported that she attended the groundbreaking for a new classroom at Paradise Valley Community College.

CHANCELLOR'S REPORT
No report.

SECRETARY'S REPORT
No report.

FACULTY REPORTS
Residential Faculty President Pat Case introduced the members of the Faculty Executive Council and President-elect Bob Galloway.

EMPLOYEE GROUP REPORTS
Rosemary Schweigert provided a copy of the results of a survey that had been conducted of PSA employees. The survey results will be used to set priorities and goals and create a mission statement for their association. She also reported that the Professional Staff Association had adopted the Phoenix Children's Hospital as their charitable project. The level of response by employees in making donations has been very high. Their efforts have received press coverage in the newspaper and the District newsletter, The Edcetera. Channel 15 will also be coming to the District office in October to provide coverage. Ms. Schweigert indicated that PSA will be covering seventy-five percent of the fee for Covey training for dues-paying PSA members.

COLLEGE REPORTS
Linda Thor reported that Rio Salado College had received two Telly Awards for academic use and low budget for the video, On Your Own, But Not Alone." Dr. Thor recognized Pat Case and Charlcey Brabec for their contributions to the video, which will be available for students at Bashas supermarkets.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPORTS
There were no reports.

STATE BOARD REPORT
There was no report.

AADGB REPORT
Linda Rosenthal reported on the following meetings: AADGB/ACCPC; AADGB; the quarterly State Board, ACCPC, and AADGB joint executive committee meeting; and State Board meeting. A summary of Mrs. Rosenthal's remarks are included as part of the record file for these minutes.

REWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Dr. Elsner indicated that the District had been asked to send a representative to Washington D.C. to receive an award from the National Alliance for Business for its partnerships that the District has with the business community to provide training for present and future employees. Tricia Euen received the award on behalf of the District.

John Cordova reported that the Crescordia Award had been received for the restoration of the exterior of South Mountain Community College and called Arlen Solochek forward to recognize him for his contribution to that project. Mr. Solochek provided a before and after slide presentation of the stucco repair and the artwork that is included in the design. The architects from the firm Lescher and Mahoney and the artist, Marilyn Zwak, who designed the artwork were introduced to the Board and audience.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mrs. Stein asked for a motion to approve the agenda with exception of Item D-12, which was pulled from the agenda.

MOTION 8685
Linda Rosenthal moved that agenda be approved with the exception of Item D-12. Motion carried 5-0.

CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
President Stein asked if there were any requests to remove items from the Consent Agenda. Gene Eastin requested that Items D-13 and E-1 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Bill Waechter requested that Item C-1 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Mrs. Stein pulled Items D-11 and D-14 from the Consent Agenda due to a citizen's request to speak regarding those items. The following items are included in the Consent Agenda:

    (A-1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - of the August 26, 1997, and September 9, 1997, Governing Board meetings.

    (C-2) TIME AND ATTENDANCE SYSTEM - Approve the purchase of the Gerber Systems/Kronos Time and Attendance System at a cost not to exceed $450,000. This contract is to be awarded under Request for Proposal 1756-4.

    (D-1) CONTRACT AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF CENTRAL PLANT COOLING TOWERS AT FIVE LOCATIONS - Approve awarding a contract in the amount of $278,686.85 to Tenaire, Inc. for the purchase of twelve cooling towers at the following locations: MCC, PC, SMCC, GWCC, and WEC.

    (D-2) CONTRACT AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF CENTRAL PLANT PUMPS AT FOUR LOCATIONS - Approve awarding a contract in the amount of $164,955.68 to James Cook & Hobson, Inc., for the purchase of twenty-five pumps at the following locations: MCC, SMCC, GWCC and WEC.

    (D-3) CONTRACT AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF CENTRAL PLANT CHILLERS FOR GWCC AND WEC - Approve awarding a contract in the amount of $305,000.00 to Carrier Corporation for the purchase of two central plant chillers at GateWay Community College and two chillers at the Williams Education Center.

    (D-4) PVCC CLASSROOM PROJECT UTILITIES CHANGE ORDER - Approve a change order not to exceed $495,000 to Cohen Contracting for the relocation of utilities at paradise Valley Community College.

    (D-5) CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL FOR A NEW STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Provide conceptual approval for a new Student Services Building at South Mountain Community College, and forwarding this item for State Board action.

    (D-6) ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AWARD - A & B PLASTICS-SOUTHWEST, INC. - Accept an award in the amount of $22,500.00 to the Maricopa Community College District for a workforce recruitment and custom training program with A & B Plastics-Southwest, Inc., for the expansion of their facility in Phoenix, Arizona.

    (D-7) ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AWARD - UPPER CRUST BAKERY - Accept an award in the amount of $33,600.00 to the Maricopa Community College District for a workforce recruitment and custom training program with Upper Crust Bakery for the expansion of their facility in Phoenix, Arizona.

    (D-8) THE FOUNDATION COALITION ENGINEERING CURRICULUM REFORM PROJECT - Accept the Foundation Coalition Engineering Curriculum Reform Project Award of $274,000 to Mesa and Glendale Community Colleges from the National Science Foundation Engineering Education Coalitions Program.

    (D-9) MARICOPA MATHEMATICS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 2000 - Accept the second and third year grant awards from the National Science Foundation for MMATE 2000: $160,891 grant award for the period September 1, 1997 to August 31, 1998 and $30,904 grant award for the period September 1, 1998 to August 31, 1999.

    (D-10) CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND SERVICE - "THE FACULTY ROLE" - Accept "The Faculty Role" grant for $18,500 from the Campus Compact Center for Community Colleges, awarded to the Center for Public Policy and Service (CPPS) at Mesa Community College for the period of September 1, 1997 - August 31, 1998. This is the final of the three Faculty Role Project.

    (D-12) THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE AGENDA.

    (D-15) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH TEMPE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT - Authorize entry into an intergovernmental agreement with Tempe Union High School District for GateWay Community College to offer dual enrollment courses for students enrolled in Tempe Union High School District schools.

    (D-16) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT - GCC AND GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL - Accept an award in the amount of $3,500 to Glendale Community College from the Glendale City Council Community Resource Grant. This grant will be used for the Business Technology for the Office (BTO) Degree Program Certification Support and Enhancement Project. Approval of an expenditure period is requested for October 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998.

    (D-17) CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT AND NATIONAL PROGRAM AND PRODUCTION ACQUISITION GRANT FOR KBAQ - Accept two grant awards for KBAQ from the corporation for Public Broadcasting totaling $136,507.00. Approval of the two-year allowable expenditure period is requested for October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1999.

    (D-18) CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT AND NATIONAL PROGRAM AND PRODUCTION ACQUISITION GRANT FOR KJZZ - Accept two grant awards for KJZZ from the corporation for Public Broadcasting totaling $244,872.00. Approval of the two-year allowable expenditure period is requested for October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1999.

MOTION 8686
Linda Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items C-1, D-11, D-13, D-14, and E-1. Motion carried 5-0.

    (B-1) RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO ENDS STATEMENTS - Amend two of the Ends as follows: 1) OUTCOMES FOR UNIVERSITIES - Present Language: The Universities will receive competent, qualified students who have successfully completed 24 or more credit hours at Maricopa Colleges. Recommended Language: The Universities will receive students who have successfully completed 24 or more credit hours at Maricopa Colleges. 2) OUTCOMES FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS - Present Language: The Elementary and Secondary Schools will enjoy cooperative partnerships with Maricopa Colleges, designed for successful retention and articulation. Recommended Language: The Elementary and Secondary Schools will have the opportunity to participate in cooperative partnerships with the Maricopa Colleges to encourage the successful matriculation of their students.

MOTION 8687
Linda Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board amend two of the Ends as follows: OUTCOMES FOR UNIVERSITIES - Present Language: The Universities will receive competent, qualified students who have successfully completed 24 or more credit hours at Maricopa Colleges. Changed Language: The Universities will receive students who have successfully completed 24 or more credit hours at Maricopa Colleges. 2) OUTCOMES FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS - Present Language: The Elementary and Secondary Schools will enjoy cooperative partnerships with Maricopa Colleges, designed for successful retention and articulation. Changed Language: The Elementary and Secondary Schools will have the opportunity to participate in cooperative partnerships with the Maricopa Colleges to encourage the successful matriculation of their students. Motion carried 5-0.

    (C-1) CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS AND TERMINATIONS - Dr. Waechter recommended that the name of Christine K. Kyselka be pulled and the balance of the Employments, Resignations, Retirements and Terminations Item be approved as presented.

MOTION 8688
Linda Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve Employments, Resignations, Retirements and Terminations Item with the exception of Christine K. Kyselka. Motion carried 5-0.

    (D-11) CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND SERVICE - "2+4 = SERVICE ON COMMON GROUND" - Accept "2+4 = Service on Common Ground" grant for $26,000 from the Campus Compact Center for Community Colleges, awarded to the Center for Public Policy and Service (CPPS) at Mesa Community College for the period of August 1, 1997 - August 31, 1998. This is the first year of the three year 2 + 4 Project. Jamey Taylor received clarification for his questions pertaining to the usage of the funds under this grant.

MOTION 8689
Linda Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board accept the "2+4 = Service on Common Ground" grant for $26,000 from the Campus Compact Center for Community Colleges, awarded to the Center for Public Policy and Service (CPPS) at Mesa Community College for the period of August 1, 1997 - August 31, 1998. Motion carried 5-0.

    (D-13) RESOLUTION - ARIZONA COMMISSION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - Adopt a resolution of support for the continuation of the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, as recommended. A presentation was made by Jack Lunsford, Chair of the Arizona Commission for Post-secondary Education, regarding the Commission which is due for consideration under the Sunset Review process.

MOTION 8690
Linda Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board adopt the following resolution of support for the continuation of the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education:

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE GOVERNING BOARD RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE ARIZONA COMMISSION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

WHEREAS: The Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education is unique in the state as the only state education agency that has influential representatives from the entire spectrum of the K-16 education sector; and

WHEREAS: The Commission is the only forum in the state for objective discussions among the K-12 sector; community colleges; private and public colleges/universities; and technical, trade, and career schools; for concerns, issues and development of public policy; and

WHEREAS: The Commission is statutorily charged with administration and policy development matters important to postsecondary education, including community colleges; and

WHEREAS: The Commission serves as necessary and important support to Arizona's metropolitan and rural education communities; and

WHEREAS: The Commission has established the Arizona Minority Education Policy Analysis Center for the consideration, development, and advocacy of education policies important to all Arizona citizens; and

WHEREAS: The Commission strives to create and promote an early awareness among all Arizona students and parents of the importance and joy of postsecondary education and lifelong learning, especially through programs such as the Twelve Plus Partnership; and

WHEREAS: The Commission is the oversight agency for the Governor's Arizona Task Force for the Western Governors University, created to evaluate and approve public policy relative to Arizona's participation in another realm of distance learning format and delivery; and

WHEREAS: The Commission is the designated administrator of the Arizona Family College Savings Plan; the Arizona Postsecondary Voucher Program; statewide financial aid; the editor and disseminator of important publications such as the course Equivalency Guide and the Arizona College and Career Guide; and the communicator of post-high school opportunities - all of which are vital to community college enrollment in Arizona;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The Maricopa Community College Governing Board on behalf of the entire District acknowledges the importance of the agency to postsecondary education in Arizona and fully supports the continuance of the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, recognizing that the loss of the Commission would be most detrimental to the Maricopa Community Colleges' mission to serve all citizens in the State of Arizona in their quest for postsecondary opportunities and a productive, economic, fulfilling life.

Motion carried 5-0.

    (D-14) EAST VALLEY TECH PREP CONSORTIUM - Accept the East Tech Prep Consortium grant award in the amount of $101,931 for Mesa Community College. These federal monies are from the Carl Perkins Act and are administered through the Arizona Department of Education. In response to an inquiry from Jamey Taylor, Dr. Christiansen explained that the programs funded through this consortium will help students better prepare for careers requiring highly technical knowledge and skills.

MOTION 8691
Don Campbell moved that the Governing Board accept the East Tech Prep Consortium grant award in the amount of $101,931 for Mesa Community College. These federal monies are from the Carl Perkins Act and are administered through the Arizona Department of Education. Motion carried 5-0.

    (E-1) TELECOMMUNICATIONS CLOSETS - GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Approve a contract with Clemm Contracting Company for the construction of telecommunications closets at Glendale Community College. The contract to be awarded is for $229,867.00. This contract is to be awarded under Bid 2014-7. In response to an inquiry from Mr. Eastin, Ron Bleed explained that telecommunications closets are environmentally controlled rooms where all of the cabling and wiring for telecommunications come together.

MOTION 8692
Linda Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve a contract with Clemm Contracting Company for the construction of telecommunications closets at Glendale Community College. The contract to be awarded is for $229,867.00 Motion carried 5-0.

INFORMATION ITEMS

(VI.A.) Initial Planning for the Northwest Center of Glendale Community College

Dr. Tessa Martinez Pollack identified the location for the Center to be on Happy Valley Road near 55th Avenue. She provided an overview of the growth of the area. The Center is a part of the Glendale Community College strategic plan which was developed in 1996. Preliminary direction for the planning of the Center is being given from a quasi-planning team that is addressing needs such as transit, potential for partnerships, technology needs and requirements, and current and future services. Dr. Pollack introduced Alberto Sanchez who provided a detailed overview of the community process being followed, the creation of the Northwest Valley's leaders group, and the creation and format of citizen's forums. It is anticipated that a masterplan will be presented to the Governing Board in May of 1998. In response to Dr. Elsner's request that a transcript be provided of this presentation, Alberto Sanchez responded that all information provided in the presentation exists in the attachment to the Information Item, which was provided to Dr. Elsner and the Governing Board.

MONITORING REPORTS

(VII.A.) Budget Analysis Report Summary Fund 1 - General Unrestricted Fund For the Month End August 31, 1997

NEXT BOARD MEETING
The next Governing Board meeting will be a strategic conversation on October 21, 1997.

ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.