Board Of Trustees

8:30 A.M.

Members of the public will be given an opportunity to address the Board concerning the above item prior to the Board taking any action.

Board

Agenda

Sonoma County

Junior College District

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

3:00 P.M.

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RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER AND/OR TAKE ACTION UPON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (Indicated by [ x ])

1.

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Section 54956.8

[ x ]

Both ( x )

2.

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Section 54946.9

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( ) Service of Process Or ( ) Existing Settlement Negotiations

[ x ]

3.

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Section 54956.9

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Name of Claimant (unless unspecified pursuant to Section 54961)

4.

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Section 54957

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EMPLOYMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL

[ x ]

[ x ]

[ x ]

[ x ]

[ x ]

5.

Name of Agency Negotiator: Furukawa/Root, District

4:00 P.M.

RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION

1.

The Board of Trustees President will announce any reportable action taken in Closed Session.

1

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the above listed minutes.

3-17

3.

Russ Bowden, Manager/Media Services, will introduce Cathleen Cummings, Media Resources Specialist, as the November "Employee of the Month."

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4.

(Per Board Policy five minutes may be allotted to each speaker and a maximum of 20 minutes per subject.)

An opportunity for members of the public to address the Board.

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5.

Oral reports from members of the Board of Trustees

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A.

Board Facilities Committee (Trustee Burdo)

B.

Board Finance Committee (Trustee Lindley)

C.

Legislation (Trustee Smith)

D.

Foundation (Trustee Call)

E.

Board Nominating Committee (Trustee Burdo)

F.

Board Member Comments

6.

CONSENT AGENDA (ROLL CALL VOTE)

A.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees ratify contracts for the period September 20-October 23, 2001.

25-28

B.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve Resolution 20-01 increasing the Non-Credit Matriculation restricted revenue and expenditures by $57,374.00.

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C.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the submission of the Quarterly Financial Status report to the Chancellor’s Office.

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D.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve changes to the Instructor Load Reports for Summer 2001 and Fall 2001 since the October meeting.

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E.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve Change Order #12, in the amount of $46,709.00, for the Public Safety Training Center at Windsor Construction Project, for a revised contract price of $11,962,926.00.

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F.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees award the low bid, in the amount of $20,640.00 to Stripe ‘N’ Seal, Inc., of Santa Rosa, for the Armory Lot Re-Paving/Re-Striping Project.

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G.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees award the low bid in the amount of $93,852.00, to DAMA Construction, of Santa Rosa for the Richard L. Thomas Modular Classroom/Laboratory Site Work.

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H.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the following grant application and authorize expenditure of funds upon award and receipt of the grant.

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J.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve Professional Growth Increments for 13 faculty, effective 2001-2002.

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K.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve Resolution #21-01 to accept the annual renewal of a grant from the Chancellor’s Office Economic Development Unit in the amount of $140,550.00 annually for a period/term of 2001-2002 and $140,550.00 annually for the period 2002-2003 with a $140,550.00 match from the Technology Trade and Commerce Department Small Business Development Center for each year, and authorize expenditure of funds upon their award and receipt.

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L.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the renewal of the contractual agreement between the District and San Francisco Community College District for the Mentor Program for 2001-2002 in the amount of $7,518.00.

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M.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve changes to Section II, B, 4 and the election process of Liaison Committee members as stated in this section.

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N.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees award the contract for the Preliminary Drawings for the Design of the Library (Learning Resource Center) to TLCD Architecture, of Santa Rosa, in the amount of $985,181.00.

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7.

HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIONS

A.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the Management Team personnel actions.

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B.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the Faculty personnel actions.

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C.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the Classified personnel actions.

85-89

D.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the Non- Student Hourly Employment personnel actions.

91-98

E.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the Regular Instructional Aides.

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F.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve hiring of positions prior to the next Board meeting.

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8.

A recommendation that the board of Trustees approve the appointment of Mr. Mark Epstein and the firm of California Financial Services as Sonoma County Junior College District’s financial advisor for purposes related to a potential general obligation bond election.

105

9.

A recommendation to the Board of Trustees will be forthcoming at the Board meeting.

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10.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the First Amendment to the Sonoma County Junior College District’s Cafeteria 125 Plan and authorize the Vice President of Business Services to sign the amendment.

109-118

11.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees accept the single (District) audit report for the year ended June 30, 2001 and the Foundation audit report for the year ended June 30, 2001.

119

12.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve a new Industry certification program, Electro- Mechanical Maintenance Technician.

121

13.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the proposed restructuring, including the proposed changes in the job descriptions for the Dean of Instruction, Workforce and Economic Development; the Director of Economic Development; the Director of Vocational Services; the Director of Workforce Training; and, the Director of the CalWORKS Program effective with the start of the Spring 2002 semester.

123-138

14.

A recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve warrants expended during the period September 20- Ocrober 24, 2001.

139-141

15.

A first reading of proposed changes to Policy 1.0, College Mission Statement.

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16.

An update on activities leading to the development of the self-study in preparation for the WASC team visit in the Fall of 2002.

145-151

17.

REPORTS OF:

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A.

Academic Senate (Brenda Flyswithhawks)

B.

Classified Senate (Raoul Yriberri)

C.

Associated Students (Laura Hunnemeder)

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ADJOURNMENT

Board

Minutes

Junior College District

November 13, 2001

1.

There were no actions taken in Closed Session.

2.

M/S/C (Burdo/Lindley) the Board of Trustees approved the minutes October 9, 2001 meeting.

3.

Russ Bowden, Manager/Media Services, introduced Cathleen Cummings, Media Resources Specialist, as the November "Employee of the Month" and presented her with a plaque from the College, two tickets to SRT, and a gift from the College.

4.

There were no comments from the audience.

5.

MONTHLY UPDATE

A.

Trustee Burdo reported that the Board Facilities Committee met on November 6^th and reviewed the following items:

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Public Safety Training Center: At the present time the completion date of this project is set for December 20th. The Town of Windsor requested that the streets inside the Center be named and the following names have been chosen: Freedom Way, Justice Way, Range Road, and Village Court.

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Firing Range: The County of Sonoma has indicated an interest in this site and we are working on an agreement for this. An item will be brought back to the December Board meeting regarding the disposal of hazardous waste materials at the site.

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Learning Resource (Library) Project: The awarding of preliminary drawings design contract was discussed and appears on today's agenda.

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Shone Farm: The site work contract has been let and construction is ready to start. A January completion date is anticipation on this portion of the work.

B.

Trustee Lindley reported that the Board Finance Committee met on November 6^th and reviewed the District and Foundation Audit Reports for the period ending June 30, 2001. Approval of these audits is Item #11 on this agenda.

Trustee Lindley extended compliments to the staff in Business Services for their continued fine work.

C.

No report.

D.

Trustee Call reported the following:

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The Foundation recently received a bequest, in the amount of $332,516, from the Ruth B. Peletz Revocable Living Trust to fund the Ruth Bailey Peletz Adult Scholarship Endowment. The endowment will benefit re-entry continuing and transfer student who is returning to college.

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Approximately $100,000 in cash and appreciated stock was received to fund the Violet C. and William C. Williams Charitable Remainder Unitrust to benefit the Engineering and Licensed Vocational Nursing programs.

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Helen and Loring Derusha of Santa Cruz have donated a collection of ceramics, baskets, rugs and other items to the Jesse Peter Museum. The collection is valued at $17,740.

Linda Frank, Foundation Executive Director, introduced Jim McLain, The Foundation's new Finance and Operations Manager.

E.

Trustee Burdo reporting that the Board Nominating Committee, composed of Trustees Call, Lindley and himself, recommended the following Board members as officers for the upcoming year:

President

W. Terry Lindley

Vice President

Don Zumwalt

Clerk

Mike Smith

F.

None.

6.

M/S/C (Call/Lindley) the Board of Trustees approved the Consent Agenda on a roll call vote of 7-0-1, as follows:

Trustee B. Robert Burdo

Aye

Trustee Richard W. Call

Aye

Trustee Kathleen Doyle

Aye

Trustee Carole Ellis

Aye

Trustee W. Terry Lindley

Aye

Trustee Mike Smith, RN

Absent

Trustee Don Zumwalt

Aye

Student Trustee Lily Bergfelt

Aye*

Ayes: 7*

Noes: 0

Absent/Abstaining: 1

*Includes Student Trustees Vote

A.

For the period September 20-October 23, 2001 that meet District Policy 5.8.2, Standards of Ratification.

B.

Increasing the Non-Credit Matriculation restricted revenue and expenditures by $57,374.00.

C.

D.

Changes to the summer 2001 and Fall 2001 Instructor Load Reports since the October Board meeting.

E.

In the amount of $46,709.00 for a revised contract price of $11,962,926.00.

F.

The award of the low bid, in the amount of $20,640.00, to Stripe 'N Seal, Inc., of Santa Rosa.

G.

The award of the low bid, in the amount of $93,852.00, to DAMA Construction, of Santa Rosa.

H.

The following grant application and authorized expenditure of funds upon its award and receipt:

1.

Foster and Kinship Care Program, submitted by Kris Futrell, in the amount of $191,295.00, from California Community Colleges Foster Care Education Program, with no District match.

I.

The contractual agreement between the District and Yosemite Community College District, Child Development Training Consortium for 2001-2002 to provide outreach and translation services to Spanish-speaking child development students.

J.

Professional Growth Increments, commencing 2001-2002, to:

Jesus de la Ossa

Richard Werner

John Daly

Jon Nelson

Rich Bacon

Anthony Taylor

K.

Resolution #21-01 to accept the renewal of a grant from the Chancellor's Office Economic Development Unit in the amount of $140,550 annually, for the period/term of 2001-2002 and $140,550 annually for the period of 20020-2003 with a $140,550 match from the Technology Trade and Commerce Department Small Business Development Center for each year, and authorized expenditure of funds upon their award and receipt.

L.

The renewal of the contractual agreement between the District and San Francisco Community College District for the Mentor Program for 2001-2002 in the amount of $7,518.00.

M.

The submitted changes to Procedures 2.2, as follows:

1.

A change of ranges for the selection of Liaison Committee members; and;

2.

In order to insure a consistency within the Liaison Committee, timelines for the election of members of this committee were approved for change.

N.

The award of the contract to TLCD Architecture in the amount of $985,181.00 for the development of the Library (Learning Resource Center) Preliminary Design Drawings.

7.

M/S/C (Lindley/Ellis) the Board of Trustees approved the following Human Resources actions, as included in the agenda.

A.

Employment

1.

Ransford, Jamey

Effective: 10-01-01 to 12-31-01

Resignation

1.

Hughes, Simone

Effective: 01-03-02

New Management Team, Confidential Position and Job Description - Human Resources

1.

Job Title

Authorized to begin recruitment process

B.

Employment

1.

Clopton, Bill

Instructor/Disability Resources

Effective 08-15-01 to 12-21-01

2.

Geer, Bill

Instructor/Behavioral Sciences

Effective 08-15-01 to 12-21-01

3.

Poulson, Diana

Instructor/Behavioral Sciences

Effective 08-15-01 to 12-21-01

4.

Sellards, Ashley

Instructor/Disability Resources

Effective 08-15-01 to 12-21-01

5.

Waxman, Keith

Instructor/Earth & Space Sciences

Effective 08-15-01 to 12-21-01

In accordance with Education Code, Section 87359, the following positions have been reviewed and certified that the applicants' qualifications are at least equivalent to the required minimum qualifications for this position as specified by the District.

1.

Bates, Mike

In reviewing the documentation, the Academic Senate Equivalency Committee and the President concur with the department's evaluation that Mike Bate's 92 units towards a Bachelor's degree, in combination with his fourteen (14) years of related experience qualify him to teach Emergency Medical Care courses in the Department of Public Safety.

2.

Boyes, Lee

In reviewing the documentation, the Academic Senate Equivalency Committee and the President concur with the department's evaluation that Lee Boyes' Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Master's degree in Education, in combination with her high school and community college teaching and industry experience qualify her to teach in the Chemistry Department.

3.

Cleaver, Bryan

In reviewing the documentation, the Academic Senate Equivalency Committee and the President concur with the department's evaluation that Bryan Cleaver's 72 units towards a Bachelor's degree, in combination with his industry and teaching experience qualify him to teach Emergency Medical Care courses in the Department of Public Safety.

4.

de Corpo, Maria

In reviewing the documentation, the Academic Senate Equivalency Committee and the President concur with the department's evaluation that Maria de Corpo's Associate of Occupational Studies degree is equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree. This education, in combination with her eight years of related experience, qualify her to teach culinary courses in the Consumer & Family Studies Department.

5.

Hunter, Rebecca

In reviewing the documentation, the Academic Senate Equivalency Committee and the President concur with the department's evaluation that Rebecca Hunter's 85 units towards a Bachelor's degree, in combination with her related certificates and twenty-five years of related experience qualify her to teach non-credit courses in the Seniors Program.

Leaves of Absence

1.

Ray, John

Instructor/Behavioral Sciences, Contract

Effective 09-05-01 to 12-21-01

2.

Waxman, Gerald

Instructor/Earth & Space Sciences, Contract

Effective 08-15-01 to 05-26-02

Permanent Pre-Retirement Load Reduction

1.

Butcher, Craig

Instructor/Physical Education/Dance & Athletics, Contract

Effective 08-15-01 to End of Spring Semester 2011

2.

Franci, Caren

Instructor & Head Coach, Women's Basketball/Physical Education/Dance & Athletics

Effective 08-15-01 to End of Spring Semester 2011

3.

Heath, Sally

Effective 01-14-02 to end of Spring Semester 2002

4.

Reynolds, Donna

Effective 01-14-02 to end of Spring Semester 2007

5.

Smith, Ron

Effective 08-19-02 to end of Spring Semester 2003

6.

Taylor, Anthony

Effective 08-19-02 to end of Spring Semester 2007

Resignation/Request for Early Retirement

1.

Breakey, John

Retirement Effective 05-26-02

2.

Heath, Sally

Retirement Effective 05-26-02

C.

Employment

1.

Busch, Lisa

Administrative Assistant II/Assessment

Effective 09-01-01 to 11-30-01

2.

Graham, Edward

Administrative Assistant I/CalWorks Program

Effective 08-01-01 to 06-30-02

3.

Hagen, Rachel

Effective 10-22-01

4.

Rosenberg, Tina

Effective 10-18-01

5.

Sweningsen, Yarrow

Media Lab Specialist/Communication Studies

Effective 08-01-01 to 05-17-02

6.

Wilder, Steve

Senior Network Technician/Computing Services

Effective 09-04-01 to 10-30-01 0 FTE, 12 Months/Year, Grade S, Step 3, $5,032.00/Month

Promotions/Transfers

1.

Brown, Rebecca

Effective 10-10-01

2.

Felciano, Anna

Effective 11-05-01

3.

Raines, Kathryn

Effective 10-01-01

Leave of Absence

1.

Forbes, Zoe

Administrative Assistant II/Human Resources

Effective 11-01-01 to 03-31-02

Resignation

1.

Dobson, Annette

Effective 10-05-01

Release During Probationary Period

1.

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