GOVERNING BOARD
NOVEMBER 24, 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, William Waechter, Janice Bradshaw, Raul Cardenas, Larry Christiansen, John Cordova, Herman Walker for Art DeCabooter, Stan Grossman, Myrna Harrison, Homero Lopez, Phil Randolph, Carol Scarafiotti for 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 Barbara Hitchcock.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
President Hitchcock called for a motion convening an executive session, notice having been previously given.MOTION NO. 7932
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 7:00 p.m.
President Hitchcock welcomed students form Joe Ochap's EDU 250 class, and acknowledged administrative substitutions, Carol Scarafiotti for Linda Thor and Herman Walker for Art DeCabooter. Mrs. Hitchcock welcomed Nancy Stein, Board Member-elect for District 2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
President Hitchcock requested a motion approving the minutes of the October 27 and November 10, 1992 meetings.MOTION NO. 7933
M. Grant Christensen moved that the minutes of the October 27 and November 10, 1992 meetings be approved. Motion carried 5-0.SECRETARY'S REPORT. There was no report.
CHANCELLOR'S REPORT. Chancellor Elsner commented on the progress of the Search Committee for the Presidency at Phoenix College. Carl Matthusen was recently elected Chairman of the Board of National Public Radio. Alfredo G. de los Santos Jr. introduced Joseph Donnett and Jodi Chase from the National Science Foundation. Dr. Donnett commented on the quality of the CRCM. Dr. Campbell asked about the number of regional centers and the number of students being served. There are twelve regional centers serving approximately 36,000 students.Dr. Elsner reported on topics discussed at the Governing Board retreat on November 19, including updates on TQM, the Genesis Program, computer networks, budget restoration and cuts, and restrictions on hiring. STATE BOARD REPORT. Mr. Ullman was unable to attend the State Board meeting. Mr. Ullman is the representative for community colleges on the State Board of Education. Rio Salado Community College and the Pima Consortium were recognized for their efforts in adult basic education and literacy. Mr. Ullman expressed appreciation for Mrs. Hitchcock's guidance and support and for her service to the community.
AADGB REPORT. Mrs. Rosenthal reported on discussion of the proposed legislative platform, the Resolution of Support, and lobbyist registration law. Revision for the Trustee Handbook were reviewed. Dr. Puyear reported on the Task Force on Enrollment Management in the Community Colleges.Mrs. Rosenthal commented on the overall excellence of the production, Carmina Burana.
FACULTY REPORT.Paul de Pippo introduced Kathy Kunath, Gateway Community College Faculty President. Mark Richards provided an overview of the Nuclear Medicine Program at GWCC, and Kathleen Murphy provided information about the Ultrasound Program at GWCC. Mrs. Rosenthal asked about the use of resources for programs for students who must leave Arizona to utilize their skills. Dr. Amrein asked about medical/bio ethics.
EMPLOYEE GROUP.Ken Baer reported for the Professional Staff Association, commenting on the value of conferences such as a recent one on learning styles held at Paradise Valley Community College.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPORT. There was none. Gerry Fiedler and journalism students from Glendale Community College were acknowledged.
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. 7934 Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the agenda be approved. Motion carried 5-0.
(B-1) CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENT, AND TERMINATIONS - William F. Waechter recommended approval of the personnel item with corrections/deletions on page 9: Bernal, Ellis, and Obregon items deleted.
MOTION NO. 7935
Donald R. Campbell moved that the Governing Board approve the recommended employments, resignations, retirements, and terminations with the deletion of items for Bernal, Ellis, and Obregon, page 9. Motion carried 5-0.(B-2) SABBATICAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1993-94 - Dr. Waechter recommended approval of the sabbatical recommendations for 1993-94.
MOTION NO. 7936
M. Grant Christensen moved that the sabbatical recommendations for 1993-94 be approved. Motion carried 5-0.(C-1) CURRICULUM - Alfredo G. de los Santos Jr. recommended approval of the curriculum with corrections of hours on pages three and four. Discussion of quality courses included questions about course content, need, general education requirements, internships, teacher qualifications, experience, and training.
MOTION NO. 7937
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the curriculum be approved with the deletion of MIS 202, Introduction to Leadership Dynamics, page 6. Motion carried 5-0.(C-2) AIR QUALITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT-MCC - William Waechter recommended approval of an intergovernmental agreement between the District on behalf of Mesa Community College and the Regional Public Transportation Authority. In response to a question from Mrs. Hitchcock, Teresa Toney noted that 300-400 bicycles are used by MCC staff and students. Dr. Christensen asked about the location and permanence of the bicycle lockers to be funded by this agreement.
MOTION NO. 7938
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board approve an intergovernmental agreement between the District on behalf of Mesa Community College and the Regional Public Transportation Authority in the amount of $5000 to place bicycle lockers at MCC by January 30, 1993. Motion carried 5-0.(C-3) RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT - Linda B. Rosenthal recommended approval of a Resolution of Support for the 1993 State Legislative Platform of the Arizona Community College System. Dr. Amrein asked about the $250,000 appropriation for the Show Low campus. Dr. Campbell asked that the second paragraph be amended to read "eight concepts as priority issues." In response to questions from Dr. Campbell, Mrs. Rosenthal provided information on the definition of community colleges and modification of election law.
MOTION NO. 7939
Donald R. Campbell moved that the Governing Board approve a Resolution of Support for the 1993 State Legislative platform of the Arizona Community College System with wording changes on the second paragraph to read "eight concepts as priority issues for..." Motion carried 5-0.(C-4)AN AGREEMENT FOR LEASE OF UNIMPROVED LAND TO FREEHOLD FARMS FOR EXPERIMENTAL FARMING PROGRAM AT ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER - Homero Lopez recommended approval of an agreement between Freehold Farms and the Maricopa County Community College District to permit Estrella Mountain Community College Center to lease unimproved land to Freehold Farms for the purpose of establishing a sustainable agricultural production program. Dr. Christensen asked about the provision of water. The District is not responsible for the provision of water.
MOTION NO. 7940
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve an agreement between Freehold Farms and the Maricopa County Community College District to permit Estrella Mountain Community College Center to lease unimproved land to Freehold Farms for the purpose of establishing a sustainable agricultural production program. Motion carried 5-0.(C-5-A,B,C) ELECTRICAL UTILITY EASEMENTS FOR SALT RIVER PROJECT - Dr. de los Santos Jr. recommended approval of two utility easements to the Salt River Project for the installation of underground electrical service at Mesa Community College, and a utility easement to the Salt River Project for the installation of underground electrical service at Glendale Community College.
MOTION NO. 7941
M. Grant Christensen moved that the Governing Board grant two utility easements to the Salt River Project for the installation of electrical service at Mesa Community College, and a utility easement to the Salt River Project for the installation of electrical service at Glendale Community College, and that this approval be forwarded to the State Board for its action. Motion carried 5-0.(C-6) CONSTRUCTION AWARD FOR SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - John Cordova recommended that the Governing Board award a contract in the amount of twenty-one thousand seven hundred sixty-two and 50/100 ($21,762.50) to Enmar, Inc. for the South Mountain Gymnasium Floor Refinishing project.
MOTION NO. 7942
Donald R. Campbell moved that the Governing Board award a contract in the amount of twenty-one thousand seven hundred sixty-two and 50/100 ($21,762.50) to Enmar, Inc. for the South Mountain Gymnasium Floor Refinishing project. Motion carried 5-0.(C-7)ART IN PUBLIC PLACES - Myrna Harrison recommended approval of the Art in Public Places guidelines. Linda B. Rosenthal noted that item C.d, page 2, had been omitted from the document.
MOTION NO. 7943
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board approve the Art in Public Places guidelines with addition of item C.d, page 2. Motion carried 5-0.
(C-8) APPROVAL OF TEXTBOOK--GCC - John Waltrip recommended approval of a text authored by GCC faculty members, Stan and Susan Celestian, Physical Science Lab Manual, Wiley Publishing, 1992.
MOTION NO. 7944
Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board approve a text authored by GCC faculty members, Stan and Susan Celestian, Physical Science Lab Manual, Wiley Publishing, 1992. Motion carried 5-0.(C-9) ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT - Dr. de los Santos Jr. recommended approval of a grant on behalf of the Genesis program at Phoenix College. The funds are a challenge grant to expand services to meet students needs and have enabled the program to obtain an additional $25,000 in corporate funds.
MOTION NO. 7945
Linda B. Rosenthal moved that the Governing Board accept on behalf of the Genesis program at Phoenix College, a grant for $20,000 received by the Maricopa Foundation from the Arizona Community Foundation. Motion carried 5-0.(C-10)CONTINGENCY TRANSFER - Dan Whittemore recommended a transfer of $16,899.28 from Contingency to the Bond Account to pay for the final invoice from the Maricopa County Elections Department.
MOTION NO. 7946
>Roy C. Amrein moved that the Governing Board approve the transfer of $16,899.28 from Contingency to the Bond Account to pay for the final invoice from the Maricopa County Elections Department. Motion carried 5-0.(C-11) PRIOR YEAR COMMITMENTS - Approval of the prior year commitments for FY ended 6/30/92 was recommended. Mrs. Rosenthal asked about two large payroll amounts, which resulted from a coding error.
MOTION NO. 7947
Donald R. Campbell moved that the prior year commitments for FY ended 6/30/92 be approved. Motion carried 5-0.(C-12)VOUCHERS - - The following vouchers were submitted to the Board for its approval:
Payroll: 10/30 and 11/13/
General: 10/02, 10/05, 10/08, 10/09, 10/12, 10/13, 10/19, 10/20, 10/21, 10/23, 10/26, 10/28, and 10/30/92MOTION NO. 7948
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) BOARD POLICY/PART-TIME FACULTY
Linda B. Rosenthal asked about the 9 credit-hour limit for part-time faculty and about the possible effects of changing part-time faculty qualifications. M. Grant Christensen asked about course length.
(D-2) NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
In response to a question from Mrs. Rosenthal, Dr. Waechter stated that federal legislation refers to Vietnam veterans only, in this situation.
(D-3)SURPLUS VEHICLE AUCTION 10/27/92
(D-4)SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE 10/10/92
(D-5) AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
(D-6) BUDGET ANALYSIS REPORT
NEXT BOARD MEETINGS:
The next meetings of the Governing Board will be as follows: Tuesday, December 15, 1992 - 7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting; and Tuesday, January 12, 1993 - 7:00 p.m. - Special and Work/Study Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for discussion, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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M. Grant Christensen
Secretary
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