GOVERNING BOARD
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
MINUTES
An executive session and regular meeting of the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board was scheduled to be held at 5:30 p.m. at the District Support Services Center, 2411 West 14th Street, Tempe, Arizona, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice having been duly given.
PRESENT
GOVERNING BOARD
Don Campbell, President
Scott Crowley, Secretary
Linda Rosenthal, Member
Ed Contreras, Member
Jerry Walker, Member
ADMINISTRATION
Rufus Glasper
Steve Helfgot
Debra Thompson
Darrel Huish for Ron Bleed
Maria Harper-Marinick
Al Crusoe
Anna Solley
Maggie McConnell for Pete Kushibab
Mary Kay Kickels
Larry Christiansen
Ken Atwater
Art DeCabooter
Homero Lopez
Gene Giovannini
Linda Thor
Jean Ann Abel
Maria Hesse
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. The NAU CC580 Community
College Class taught by Dr. Jesse DeAnda was in attendance.The NAU CC599 Community
College Class taught by Dr. Larry Christiansen was in attendance.The ASU HED533
Community College Class taught by Dr. Alfredo de los Santos was in attendance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The executive session was called to order by President Campbell at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The assembly pledged their allegiance to the United States of America led by
Governing Board Member Scott Crowley.
CITIZEN'S INTERIM
Two citizens came forward.
Lorena Garcia and Steven Miranda, representing the Students of the Movimiento
Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A) came forward to read a letter regarding
an incident that took place between an unidentified couple and the students
of the M.E.Ch.A Club at MCC’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. (A copy of
their letter is included in this meeting packet.) The students were thanked
for coming forward and informed that this would be looked into.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
There were no reports.
CHANCELLOR'S REPORT
Chancellor Glasper provided an update on the search for the president of Glendale
Community College. He commented that although two more candidates were interviewed,
it was decided that the search processs would be reconvened in January of 2006
and hopefully come up with a larger pool of candidates.
SECRETARY'S REPORT
There was no report.
FACULTY REPORT
Faculty Executive Council President Jamie Moore came forward to express appreciation
to commend the governing board for its reaffirmation of Maricopa Values. She
stated that was important that those in the Maricopa family and the communities
served be reminded of those values that are the driving force of our mission
and give those values meaning, striving to model them in our professional lives
for each other and for our students. She further thanked Chancellor Glasper
and the Governing Board for living up to the challenge of shared governance
as evidenced by the creation of the Faculty Recruitment Coordinator to the inclusion
of Dr. Naomi Story, faculty member, as part of the Chancellor’s Strategic
Initiatives Agenda to making sure faculty have a meaningful voice in the discussions
of the Baccalaureate degree. She stated that the faculty executive council looked
forward to continuing the positive working relationships they share with the
Board and Chancellor Glasper in advancing the mission and vision of the District.
EMPLOYEE GROUP REPORTS
The Presidents of the Adjunct Faculty and Craft Employee Groups (Jeanne Christen
and Ted Georgas) also came forward to express appreciation to the Governing
Board and Chancellor for their support and expressed their commitment to furthering
the mission and vision of the District.
Ralph Sandoval, President of MACHE, commended the Board and Dr. Glasper for
reaffirming the Maricopa values and indicated that MACHE members stand ready
to support programs and help whenever and wherever possible.
COLLEGE REPORTS
The following colleges reported on their recent activities:Chris Haines, District
Athletic Director and Athletic Director at South Mountain Community College,
presented a copy of the 2004-2005 Athletics End of Year Report. The report includes
the names of the recipients of National Junior College Athletic Association
awards earned by students and faculty at the Maricopa Community Colleges.
Phoenix College President Anna Solley and staff provided highlights of their
recent 85th Anniversary celebration which took place on September 13. She expressed
appreciation to President Campbell, Mrs. Rosenthal, Mr. Contreras and Dr. Glasper
for their participation in their celebration ceremonies. She stated that 85
years ago, the city’s municipal and educational leaders took a bold and
visionary leap of faith by opening the very first community college in the state
of Arizona to eighteen motivated young people and everyone present was now the
beneficiary of their foresight and courage. What began in a modest Phoenix Union
High School classroom in 1920 was the beginning of Arizona’s community
college system and the seed of what would become the Maricopa Community Colleges.
She introduced members of Phoenix College team who assisted in planning this
celebration. They included Vice President Jim Moore, Director of IA Mike Murphy,
and Executive Assistant Eileen Archibald.
Four employees and one student came forward to provide further highlights. They
included Dennis Shaw, PC Faculty Senate President; Wilbert Nelson, PC MAT Employee
President; Ron Starkey, M&O/Crafts Employee Representative; Lynn Mary, PC
PSA Employee Co-Chair, and Macaela Rio, Sophomore Education Major at PC.
Vice Chancellor Maria Harper-Marinick introduced members of the Maricopa Faculty
Interns Program which provides teaching experience and professional growth opportunities
to better prepare candidates to get residential faculty positions during a time
period of nine months. The seven interns included:
Alyson Hanson
MFI intern at: GateWay Community College
education: M. Ed., Secondary Education/Humanities
Teaching discipline(s): English as a Second Language (ESL)
mentor(s): Nancy Kersten and Kerry Vrabel
Daphne Phillips
MFI intern at: Chandler-Gilbert Community College
education: M.A., Audiology and Speech Pathology
Teaching discipline(s): Psychology
mentor(s): Dr. Scott Silberman
Fernando Romero
MFI intern at: Glendale Community College
education: Ph. D., Educational Psychology
Teaching discipline(s): Psychology
mentor(s): Dr. Deborah VanMarche
Vaswati GhoshMFI intern at: Mesa Community College
education: Ph. D., History
Teaching discipline(s): History
mentor(s): Dr. John Ohl
Natasha Gittens
MFI intern at: Paradise Valley Community College
education: Ph.D., Business Management
Teaching discipline(s): Businessmentor(s): Patti Marsh
Maria Herrera-Bill
MFI intern at: Phoenix College
education: M.B.A.
Teaching discipline(s): Math
mentor(s): Marianna McClymonds
Kristie Smith
MFI intern at: Phoenix College
education: M.A., Organizational Management
Teaching discipline(s): Sociology
mentor(s): Dr. Cynthia Viera
STUDENT LIFE REPORT
Members of the Scottsdale Community College LeaderShape Program came forward
to present what their group has accomplished this past year and four students
explained how the program had affected their lives. These students included
Danny Astorga from Paradise Valley Community College and Erik Esper from Scottsdale
Community College.
Members of the SCC Student Leadership Forum recapped activities they have hosted
or plan to host this school year. They include Clothesline Across Campus, Make
a Difference Day, Voter Registration, Empty Bowls, Angel Tree, Valentine Cards
for the Elderly, Animal Shelter donations, Fall Follies, Spring Fling, Pumpkin
Carving, and various student/staff activities, as well as raising money and
clothing for the Katrina Relief. The students included in this presentation
were Erik Esper, Chad Barrett, Rachael Beck, Jagdeep Singh, Shannon Baker, and
Tim Saitta.
STRATEGIC CONVERSATION FOLLOW-UP REPORT
There was no report.
ACCA/AADGB REPORT
Mrs. Rosenthal reported that the organizations met on September 15. AADGB
reviewed their bylaws and are working with staff members on this. ACCA is developing
their legislative agenda for the beginning of the next session in January.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
There was no report.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
There were no reports.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
President Campbell requested a motion to approve the agenda.
MOTION NO. 9332
Mr. Crowley moved that the Governing Board agenda be approved. Motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
President Campbell asked for any requests to remove items from the Consent Agenda.
The following items are included in the Consent Agenda:
A.1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Approval of the minutes August 23,
2005 Regular Governing Board Meeting.
B.1. RATIFICATION OF CHANGE TO EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
– Ratify as a revision of the Maricopa Learns Through Service pilot program,
the granting of six hours of release time to certain employees from September
7, 2005 through September 16 to participate in local organized relief efforts
directing the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
B.2. APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF ELECTIONS – Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa
County Department of Elections for the County to provide services relating to
elections.
C.1. APPROVAL OF FACULTY/MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE/
SUPPORT - Approve the recommended personnel actions with addendum as
presented.
C.2. APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING EXEMPTION FROM
POSTING SECURITY FOR SELF-INSURED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM
- This item was pulled.
C.3. APPROVAL OF REVISION TO THE MCCCD ACTIVERETIREMENT POLICY
– Approve the proposed language that would be added to Section II: Qualifications
for Participation as follows:For Active Retirement eligibility purposes, all
employees, both faculty and non-faculty, whose regular schedule or time of accountability
is a 9, 9.5, or 10 month calendar, will earn a full year of service at the end
of the period of accountability, provided the full 9, 9.5, or 10 months was
worked.
D.1. APPROVAL OF CURRICULUM – Approve the curriculum
proposals as submitted.
D.2. APPROVAL OF VOCATIONAL RETRAINING SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 05-205
BETWEEN ALLIANCE EMPLOYEE AND DEVELOPMENT, INC. AND THE MARICOPA SKILL CENTER–
Approve an extension of the vocational retraining service agreement No. 05-205
between Alliance Employee and Development, Inc and the Maricopa Skill Center
from September 30, 2005 to November 30, 2005.
D.3. APPROVAL OF NURSING GRANT AWARDSCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE –
Approval of award of Contract #G058-05-02 for $188,541 for fiscal year 2005-06.
D.4. APPROVAL OF DECLARATION OF CURRICULAR AND INSTRUCTIONAL ALIGNMENT
TO THE ARIZONA ACADEMIC STANDARDS TEACHER PREP HIGH SCHOOL –
Approve the adopted curriculum for the Teacher Prep High School that is aligned
with the Arizona Academic Standards and review the teacher evaluation system
that assesses whether teachers are integrating the Standards into their instructional
practices. These items were adopted by the MCCCD Governing Board in 2004-05.
These policies will continue to be in effect for the 2005-06 school year.
D.5. APPROVAL OF DECLARATION OF CURRICULAR AND INSTRUCTIONAL ALIGNMENT
TO THE ARIZONA ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR GATEWAY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
– Approve the Declaration of Curricular and Instructional Alignment to
the Arizona Academic Standards for GateWay Early College High School
D.6. APPROVAL OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRANT FOR
NURSING PROGRAMS – Accept an award for the Community College
Grant for Nursing Programs from the Arizona Department of Commerce in the amount
of $164,250.00 to Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Project funding will be
available from September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.
D.7. APPROVAL OF COLLEGE AND CAREER TRANSITION INITIATIVE LEAGUE FOR INNOVATION
IN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRANT – Accept funding for a grant award
from the League of Innovation in the Community College to be managed by the
National Center for Teacher Education in the amount of up to $80,000, which
will commence on 10/01/05 and conclude on 9/30/06. This is year-four funding
of a potential five-year grant.
D.8. APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MESA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE AND TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CCNA CURRICULUM –
Approve Intergovernmental Agreement between Mesa Community College (Regional
Academy) and Tucson Unified School District on behalf of Catalina, Palo Verde,
Rincon, Tucson, and University High Schools for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. This
agreement is for training and support services for the CCNA* curriculum to be
provided to the five (5) aforementioned high schools as Cisco Local Academies
for an annual participation fee of $1,500 per Academy.
D.9. APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MESA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE AND TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SC CURRICULUM - Approve
Intergovernmental Agreement between Mesa Community College (Regional Academy)
and Tucson Unified School District on behalf of Catalina, Tucson, and University
High Schools for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. This agreement is for training and
support services for certain SC* curriculum to be provided to the three (3)
aforementioned high schools as Cisco Local Academies for an annual participation
fee of $3,250.
D.10. APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MESA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE AND ROUND VALLEY USD #10 CCNA CURRICULUM – Approve an
Intergovernmental Agreement between Mesa Community College (Regional Academy)
and Round Valley USD #10 on behalf of Round Valley High School (Local Academy)
for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. This agreement is for training and support services
for the CCNA* curriculum to be provided to Round Valley High School as a Cisco
Local Academy for an annual participation fee of $1,500.00
D.11. APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND MORENCI HIGH SCHOOL SC CURRICULUM – Approve an Intergovernmental
Agreement between Mesa Community College (Regional Academy) and Morenci Unified
School District on behalf of Morenci High School for the 2005-2006 fiscal year.
This agreement is for training and support services for certain SC* curriculum
to be provided to Morenci High School as a Cisco Local Academy for an annual
participation fee of $750.
D.12. APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ARIZONA COMMISSIN FOR
THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING AND PHOENIX COLLEGE – Approve the
intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing to establish a multimedia lab for the Phoenix College sign language
interpreter training program. The period of agreement is from September 1, 2005
through August 31, 2008
D.13. APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
OFFICE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND TEMPE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 213-
COMMUNICATION IN SCIENCE INQUIRY PROJECT (CISIP) – Approve an
Intergovernmental Agreement between the Office of Public School Programs and
Tempe Union High School District. This agreement is for professional development
services for the Communication In Science Inquiry Project (CISIP) to be provided
to twelve teachers for a cost-share of $400 per teacher.
D.14. APPROVAL OF GRANT AWARD FROM ARIZONA DEPARTMENT
OF COMMERCE TO GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR NURSING PROGRAM –
Accept the grant awarded by the Arizona Department of Commerce to GateWay Community
College in the amount of $173,852.
D.15. APPROVAL OF NASA CENTER – TITLE V - YEAR 5ESTRELLA
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Accept the Title V – Developing
Hispanic Serving Institutions Program Grant award of $445,178 funding the fifth
of five years from the United States Department of Education. Fifth year funds
are awarded to Estrella Mountain Community College for the period of 10/1/2005
to 9/30/2006. The total grant funds of $2,241,606 are for the period of 10/1/2001
to 9/30/2006.
D.16. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CONTINUING
EDUCATION COLLEGE OF CHINA CENTRAL RADIO AND TELEVISION UNIVERSITY AND CHINA
CYBER EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY – Approve a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Continuing Education College of China Central Radio and Television
University and China Cyber Education Technology that establishes the intent
to develop continuing education non-credit distance learning programs.
D.17. APPROVAL OF CARL PERKINS III BASIC GRANT FOR FY 05-06 FEDERAL
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FUNDING – Accept the Carl Perkins III grant
for FY 05-06 in the amount of $1,159,132 from the Arizona Department of Education
pending official notification of approved application by same agency. The grant
funds will be used to support occupational students.
E.1. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AWARD FOR RE-ROOFING OF THE
BU BUILDING AT SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Approve awarding
a contract in the amount of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Twenty and 88/100ths
Dollars ($127,020.88) to Centimark Roof Systemsfor the replacement of the existing
roof of the BU Building at Scottsdale Community College.
E.2. APPROVAL OF UTILITIES EASEMENT TO SOUTHWEST GAS
AT PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Approve the grant a utilities
easement to Southwest Gas (SW Gas) at Paradise Valley Community College.
E.3. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SELECTION FOR EXPANSION
OF THE SUN LAKES EDUCATION CENTER – Approve the awarding a contract
in the amount of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand and no/100ths Dollars ($134,000.00)
to Deutsch Associates to provide consulting services for the expansion of the
Sun Lakes Education Center.
E.4. APPROVAL OF CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL FOR A NEW HANGER
AT CHANDLER-GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT THE WILLIAMS CAMPUS –
Approve conceptual approval for a new hanger at Chandler-Gilbert Community College
at the Williams Campus.
E.5. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AWARD FOR EMS CONTROLS UPGRADES AT
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Approve awarding a contract in the amount
of Four Hundred Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine and no/100ths Dollars
($440,830.00) to Johnson Controls for the installation of new electronic Energy
Management System controls at Mesa Community College.
E.6. APPROVAL OF SALE OF SMALL PORTION OF CITY COLLEGES CENTER
LAND FOR LIGHT RAIL IMPROVEMENTS AND PAYMENT FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
– Approve the sale of 114 square feet of land located at the southern
portion of the 1st Avenue curb of the City Colleges Center and accept payment
for a temporary construction easement at the site, for the construction of the
Light Rail System along 1st Ave. Total combined payment for the land and the
temporary construction easement will be $10,388.00.
E.7. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF VETERINARY HOSPITAL FOR MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
– Approve the purchase a veterinary hospital/clinic located at 820 East
Southern Avenue, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona for $600,000 from the Ronald
T. and Martha A. Beach Charitable Remainder Unitrust.
E.8. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AWARD FOR 3RD FLOOR REMODELING AT THE DISTRICT
OFFICE– THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE AGENDA.
F.1. APPROVAL OF GATEWAY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005– THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM
THE AGENDA
F.2. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED FEE CHANGES – Approve the varied fee
changes detailed on the attached. These changes relate to course fees at several
colleges across the district, detailed by college. In addition, there is clarification
to Graduation Fees to include Skill Centers operating on a clock hour rather
than credit hour basis.
F.3. APPROVAL OF TEACHER PREPARATION CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 – THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE
AGENDA
MOTION NO. 9333
Mrs. Rosenthal moved for approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of items V.C.2, V.F.1, V.F.2 and V.E.8 which were all removed from consideration this evening. It was noted that item V.C.1 had an addendum . Motion approved 5-0.
VII.1 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
It was recommended that the Governing Board reaffirm the current non-discrimination
policy as written by placing the item on its agenda for vote. A vote to reaffirm
the non-discrimination policy as written, and that prohibits discrimination
in the Maricopa County Community College District on the basis of race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran
status, is a demonstration of the continued commitment to serving diverse populations,
and the implementation of non-discriminatory practices in employment and academic
activities.
Dr. Glasper commented that as a result of recent discussions about the non-discrimination
policy, a first reading of a recommended affirmation of that policy has been
submitted for consideration. He stated that during the next month comments were
welcome to be submitted and it would be brought forward in October for Governing
Board approval.
Mr. Contreras remarked that as he read over the EEO policy and the recommendation/justification,
he found them to be all encompassing related to the non-discrimination policy.
However, he questioned why the values statement and other references were not
included and made the focal point of the non-discrimination policy rather than
the EEO policy.He didn’t feel that this recommendation has the breadth
that it should have relative to non-discrimination. He also wanted to mention
that as far as a complaint is concerned, it can only relate to sexual harassment
type issue and not to any discrimination related to any individuals. He asked
if it could be made more encompassing and therefore have a process or avenue
that is more formal and more directive as to how it can be done. He referenced
the students that came forward this evening and questioned if they had been
heard. He wondered if there was a policy that showed how an issue could be raised
at the time. There should be direct access and should be non-threatening.
Dr. Campbell responded that the students came forward during a portion of the
meeting when no action is taken, however a copy of their letter was provided
to the Chancellor. The incident occurred in April and a complaint should have
been brought forward. He requested that the Chancellor follow up on this. With
reference to having adequate policies to deal with all discriminatory charges,
he recommended that the Chancellor work with the Legal Department to see if
there are any further comments.
Mr. Crowley interjected the comment that this situation was brought to his attention
about a month ago and he asked if the students had filed any formal complaint.
He brought this to Dr. Glasper’s attention so that the matter could be
investigated. Tonight was the first time this has been brought forward to Dr.
Glasper’s attention. With reference to Mr. Contreras’ comments,
it would appear that a more formal course of action that is more encompassing
should be developed.
Dr. Glasper stated that he would work with the Governance Manager and the Legal
Department to work this out.
MONITORING REPORTS
Budget Analysis Report Summary
Fund 1 - General Unrestricted Fund
For the Two Months Ended August 31, 2005
Expenditure analysis indicates 12.5% of the budget has been expended so far this year as compared to 10.2% expended at this same point in time last year. 35.6% of the budget remains unexpended or unencumbered compared to 38.0% in the prior year. Revenue analysis indicates that 18.3% of the budget has been recognized to date. Projected fund balance will increase by about $1.6 million during this fiscal year. 6% of budgeted expenditures are projected to be unexpended and projected ending fund balance for June 2006 is $80.2 million and equates to about 45 days of operating budget, or more than six payrolls.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
The next Governing Board Meeting will be a Strategic Conversation on October
11, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at the District Office.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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Scott Crowley
Governing Board Secretary