Minutes of Regular Meeting
April 23, 2008
The Board of Trustees of the Butte-Glenn Community College District met in regular session on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in the Board Room at Butte College in Oroville, California.
Board Members Present Dr. Bill W. Brown, President
Mr. Fred R. Perez, Vice President
Dr. Allan Forbes, Clerk
Mr. Michael Boeger
Mr. Louis Cecchi
Mr. William McGinnis
Mr. Thomas McLaughlin
Mr. Brian Corcoran, Student Trustee
Staff Members Present Dr. Diana Van Der Ploeg, Superintendent/President
Mr. Ken Meier, Vice President
Mr. Andy Suleski, Vice President
Mr. Les Jauron, Vice President
Mr. Allen Renville, Vice President
Dr. David Payne, Academic Senate President
Mr. Magian Smith, Classified Senate President
Mr. Doug Bentz, Dean of Instruction
Dr. Alfred Konuwa, Dean of Instruction
Mr. Rudy Flores, Assistant Dean
Mr. John Gliha, Foundation Director
Dr. Roger Ekins, Faculty
Ms. Kelly Munson, Faculty
Ms. Lisa DeLaby, Director of Public Relations and Marketing
Ms. Claudia Trujillo, Director of Human Resources
Mr. Trevor Stewart, Director of Business Services
Dr. Baba Adam, Director of Institutional Research
Mr. Mike Rasmussen, Dean of Special Program
Mr. Jack Lemley, Director of Auxiliary Services
Mr. Joe Little, Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Teresa Ward, Coordinator of Staff Development
Mr. Dave Stephens, Staff
Mr. Juri Brilts, Staff
Visitors Ms. Linda Furr, League of Women Voters
Ms. Chasity Maldonado, Student
Ms. Sheila Burson, Student
Mr. Steve Pitman, Auditor, Nystrom and Company
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Mr. Les Jauron led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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1. Agenda Approval
It was moved by Trustee Cecchi, seconded by Trustee Perez, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously; student trustee - aye.
2. Public Comments on Consent Agenda Items
There were no public comments.
3. Consent Agenda Approval, Items 08-6273 to 08-6278
It was moved by Trustee Forbes, seconded by Trustee McLaughlin, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously; student trustee – aye. Mr. Boeger commented on the resignation of Dr. Al Konuwa and the retirement of Mr. Richard Carver, thanking them both for their outstanding service to Butte College.
4. Information-Reports
Academic Senate President's Report – David Payne
Dr. Payne reported that CSU Chico has asked Butte College to participate in the adoption of a book of the year, Three Cups of Tea; the City of Chico and the Library system will also participate. He also reported that an all campus accreditation dialogue will be held on April 29. Additionally, Dr. Payne reported that a meeting of the statewide Academic Senate was held last week with discussions of advanced placement equivalency, basic competencies in information, and on-line tutoring. In closing, Dr. Payne invited the trustees to attend the communications studies meeting at 6 PM on April 24.
Classified Senate President's Report – Magian Smith
Mr. Smith reported that new senators have been elected for the 2007-09 term and that the Senate will hold its annual orientation in June. He also reported that the Senate is working on accreditation, written procedures for the Classified Senate, and Classified Day. Magian indicated that his term as Classified Senate President will end in May and thanked the Board for the opportunity of working with them. The next Classified Senate meeting is scheduled for May 2, at 12 noon.
Student Trustee Comments – Brian Corcoran
Mr. Corcoran reported that A.S. elections were recently held, and that Earth Day was held on campus this week.
Superintendent/President's Report – Dr. Diana Van Der Ploeg
· Dr. Van Der Ploeg introduced Dr. Baba Adam, recently hired Director of Institutional Research.
· Dr. Roger Ekins and students Chasity Maldonado and Sheila Burson discussed the awards received by the Butte College Phi Theta Kappa chapter at the recent national convention. The Butte College PTK chapter is 4th in the world out of 1200 chapters, and the most distinguished chapter in the California/Nevada region.
· Dr. Van Der Ploeg reported her attendance and participation at the AACC convention.
· Kelly Munson presented information about Butte College’s grand prize award in the National Wildlife Federation “Chill Out” competition.
Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
There were no public comments.
Board Comments
Trustee McGinnis reported the following:
· The Community College League partnership with “Board Docs”, a software program that will allow boards to conduct paperless meetings.
· His work on the Community College System’s Chancellor interviews.
· His participation on a review of a debt program sponsored by the League that would offset costs for retired employee health care.
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· His participate in a training program to serve as a third party neutral in negotiation issues in educational institutions.
· His presentation at the trustees’ conference on Turning Technologies – a classroom paperless lecture and testing device.
· His invitation to consult with the Board of Trustees at Compton College.
Trustee Forbes suggested that members of the community are interested in where Butte College sits with budget issues; he suggested that we publicize our successes.
5. Personnel
Resolution No. 630, Reduction of Classified Management Employee Services, 08-6279
It was moved by Trustee Perez, seconded by Trustee Forbes, to adopt Resolution No. 630, effecting the layoff notice required by law and informing the employee of his displacement rights, if any, and his rehire rights. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
ayes - Trustees Boeger, Brown, Cecchi, Forbes, McGinnis, McLaughlin, Perez
noes - none
absent - none
Advisory vote of student trustee – aye.
6. Administration
Proposed Revision of Board Policies, 08-6280
The following board policies were presented for review and will return at the next meeting for action:
BP 1100 The Butte-Glenn Community College District
BP 1200 District Mission Statement
BP 2010 Board Membership
BP 2015 Student Member
BP 2100 Board Elections
BP 2105 Election of Student Members
BP 2200 Board Duties and Responsibilities
BP 2210 Officers
BP 2220 Committees of the Board
BP 2305 Annual Organizational Meeting
BP 2310 Regular Meetings of the Board
BP 2315 Closed Sessions
BP 2320 Special and Emergency Meetings
BP 2330 Quorum and Voting
Proposed Changes to the Governing Policies, California Community Colleges Trustees (CCCT) Board, 08-6281
Trustee McGinnis solicited comments from Board Members regarding proposed changes in the CCCT governing policies related to geographic diversity of the board’s membership, the frequency of elections, and the length of terms.
7. Finance/Facilities
Acceptance of 2006-07 Audit Reports, 08-6282
It was moved by Trustee Forbes, seconded by Trustee McLaughlin, to accept the District’s audit reports for the year ending June 30, 2007. Motion carried unanimously; student trustee – aye.
8. Future Dates and Reports
May 23, 2008 Commencement Cowan Stadium 7:30 p.m.
May 28, 2008 Regular Meeting Main Campus 2:00 p.m.
June 25, 2008 Regular Meeting Glenn County Center 2:00 p.m.
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9. Closed Session
The Board of Trustees of the Butte-Glenn Community College District met in closed session under authority of Government Code Section 54954.5. There was no reportable action.
10. Adjournment
Board President Brown adjourned the meeting at 3:50 PM.