Business Meeting
I. General
A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Willie Minor at 2:30 p.m.
Sandra Stuebner introduced Larry Miller as the new representative from Chandler-Gilbert.
Members Present: Jeff Andelora, Freddie Anttila, Judy Boschult, Tom Butler, Bob Galloway, Gay Garesche, Karen Hardin, Rosemary Kesler, Rosemary Leary, Larry Miller, Willie Minor, John Nelson, Joe Ortiz, Jim Reed, Mark Richard, Laura Ruiz-Scott, Gail Shay, Denny Sheehan, Vernon Smith, Sandra Stuebner, Larry Williams, Cori Wright.
Minutes were taken by Carrie Taylor.
B. Approval of Agenda
Mark Richard deleted Item C., MAP Committee, and Item D., Bank One Savings Account, under Old Business. Mark Richard asked for an Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue. The agenda was approved as amended.
C. Approval of the January 11, 2000 Minutes
Gay Garesche requested changes in the EBAC and Dual Enrollment sections of the minutes. The minutes were approved as amended.
D. Treasurer's Reports - December 1999 and Year-To-Date
Mark Richard reviewed the reports and asked Council if they had any questions. Tom Butler inquired if the funds spent in the Legal and Professional category were mostly for Mike Napier's services. Mark Richard responded yes, most of the monies spent went to Mike Napier.
E. Committee Reports
1. Meet and Confer
Willie Minor informed Council that the Meet and Confer Report would be given later during the Meet and Confer Proposals discussion.
2. Professional Growth
Willie Minor told Council that there was approximately fifty thousand dollars remaining in the Professional Growth Sabbaticals account for this year. He stated that one applicant who was approved will not be taking a sabbatical which will increase the amount of unused funds to approximately ninety thousand dollars. Willie Minor informed Council that the Faculty Professional Growth Committee Chairman requested that the money be transferred from the Sabbaticals account to the Projects account. Vernon Smith stated that this was done before. Vernon Smith said that, previously, the Professional Growth Committee made the recommendation to Council who then approved the transfer.
3. EBAC
Rosemary Kesler stated that there was no report.
4. FAC
The faculty FAC representatives reported on the discussion of issues which took place at the Financial Advisory Committee meeting. A copy of the FAC report will be given to Willie Minor. The FAC representatives proceeded to answer questions from Council members.
5. Legislative
Willie Minor stated that Council had copies of five bills in their Council folders. He stated that two bills dealt with dual enrollment. Willie Minor said that HB 2212 gives significant power to the State Board. He asked that Council review the bill and comment on it. Willie Minor stated that two bills dealt with retirement increase issues and that they have not had much movement. Willie Minor stated that the fifth bill was from part-time faculty. He said that the bill, if approved, would mandate that, if full-time faculty receive a COLA, then part-time faculty would receive the same COLA. Willie Minor stated that he wanted Council to be aware of this bill. Willie Minor was asked about the cost of the bill. He responded that the cost wouldn't be great. However, his question was why the legislature was looking at this issue, and why this issue was not addressed from within the District. Willie Minor was asked if the administration had responded to this bill. Willie Minor stated that he could take this suggestion to the District legislative group.
II. Information
A. Chancellor's Search
This item was referred by Willie Minor. There was no recommendation.
Discussion Points:
Council made no further recommendation.
B. Discussion of GCC Matter
This item was referred by Willie Minor. There was no recommendation.
Discussion Points:
Council made the recommendation to put this issue on the next Council meeting agenda.
III. Old Business
A. Meet and Confer Proposals
Janice Comer reported to Council that the Ground Rules for the 1999-2000 Meet and Confer process were signed on January 21, 2000. She informed Council that the next meeting with the Board Team was on February 1, 2000. The initial proposal package developed by the Meet and Confer Team was presented to Council for approval. Janice Comer stated that the Professional Growth proposals were forthcoming. Council reviewed the proposal package, made recommendations, and moved to approve all but one proposal.
Joe Ortiz reminded Council that he had suggested in November that faculty vote separately on the salary proposals. Janice Comer stated that the salary and Professional Growth funding proposals were submitted to the Governing Board on December 10, 1999. She said that the Board has not yet responded to those proposals.
B. Dual Enrollment
Gail Shay informed Council of the discussion at the last Dual Enrollment Finance Committee meeting. The Council moved into Executive Session.
Council was informed that the Dual Enrollment Quality Committee would be meeting in February. Gay Garesche reminded Council that the Dual Enrollment retreat on February 8, 2000, would take place during the Governing Board meeting time, and thus would not interfere with Council's meeting time.
C. Common Pages
Sandra Stuebner distributed to Council copies of a proposal to resolve inconsistencies that currently exist between the grievance procedures in the Student Handbook and in the Residential Faculty Policies.
Willie Minor reported to Council that the "Y" grade had been reinstated in the Common Pages. He shared two documents with Council that will be discussed at the next Common Pages Committee meeting.
IV. New Business
A. Free Speech of Students
Jim Reed withdrew this item from the agenda.
V. Significant Happenings/Presidents' Reports
GCC
Council received copies of a report in their Council folders.
SCC
SCC's Dean of Instruction, Irwin Noyes, is retiring. A national search for a new DI will be conducted.
VI. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
* * Next meeting, February 8, 2000 will be a Business Meeting * *