SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD REPORT
MARCH 24, 2016 SPECIAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC Trustee Mary Graham reported that she attended the second annual Social Justice Conference at City College, which she said was excellent. She also made a presentation at the California Community Colleges’ Success Network Tutor Expo at City College. Trustee Peter Zschiesche attended the Social Justice Conference, as well as the César E. Chávez Car Park grand opening. He emphasized that the community turnout at the latter event was impressive and a tribute to the close work between the Barrio Logan community and the District. He was impressed by the history that was discussed at the event and that is represented in the facility’s murals. Trustee Maria Nieto Senour also reported on the Social Justice Conference, which she attended and at which she served on a panel. She complimented City College President Anthony Beebe on his leadership in helping the college develop social justice as an organizing theme. Dr. Senour also had high praise for the Car Park grand opening because of the meaning of this iconic facility to the community. She recognized Continuing Education President Carlos Turner Cortez for his leadership in organizing this successful event. Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that the California Community Colleges Board of Governors approved the recommendations of the statewide Presidents and Chancellors to make changes pertaining to the present regional accreditor, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). Two workgroups will be formed, one to seek a new regional accreditor that will combine all of higher education (Chancellor Carroll will serve on that group), and another to work with ACCJC to make immediate improvements to go into effect during the multi-year process of making a permanent change. Dr. Carroll indicated that State Chancellor Brice Harris is retiring, effective April 1, and will be replaced temporarily by an Interim Chancellor, Erik Skinner, who will serve until a permanent Chancellor is appointed. Dr. Carroll also complimented Student Trustee Laura Benavidez on recently being honored by Assembly Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins for her “exemplary leadership.” Student Trustee Laura Benavidez reported on various student activities taking place throughout the District. At City College, the Associated Student Government (ASG) supported activities including the second annual Social Justice Conference, a student voter registration campaign, and an upcoming open house event. At Mesa College, students participated in the National Student Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. and the ASG is reviewing scholarship applications; at Miramar College, students promoted the “Rock the Vote” campaign, and are planning Club Rush and Spring Fest events. At Continuing Education, the Associated Student Body supported “Coffee with Cops” events at two campuses and the César E. Chávez Car Park grand opening, and is holding student voter registration drives.
BOARD ACTIONS At its meeting of March 24, 2016, the Board of Trustees: • Announced the following action from Closed Session: the Board approved the termination of the employment of a classified employee at the District Office, Business and Technology Services, as required under Section 88013(b) of the California Education Code. • Heard public comments from Academic Senate President Richard Weinroth who reminded the Board that Proposition 30 is scheduled to sunset in 2018 and that a campaign is currently underway to extend it since community college funding is greatly affected by this measure.
The governing board of the San Diego Community College District is composed of 5 elected members and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee position is filled on a rotating basis. BOARD MEMBERS Mary Graham Rich Grosch (executive vice president) Bernie Rhinerson Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) Peter Zschiesche CHANCELLOR Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. (secretary to the board) STUDENT TRUSTEES Laura Benavidez Igor Burgos Maron Olivia Light
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BOARD ACTIONS • Held a campus meeting at the Continuing Education César E. Chávez Campus that included a welcome and overview by President Carlos O. Turner Cortez, Academic Senate President Richard Weinroth, Classified Senate President Neill Kovrig; and presentations on classes and programs at the César E. Chávez Campus by President Cortez; Health Care Careers by Dean Robin Carvajal, CNA faculty member Vickie Taylor, students Jessica Marquez and Nhan Phan Ryan, and curriculum writer April House; on Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management by Instructor Matthew Rivaldi, and on the Citizenship Program by instructors Mechelle Perrott, Carol Kelsall, and RosaElena Lopez. • Approved and adopted Board Policy: BP 3530 Weapons on Campus (first reading 3/10/16); voted to nominate Mary Figueroa, Susan “Sue” M. Keith, Linda S. Wah, Sally W. Biggin, Louise Jaffe, Marianne Tortorici, Jerry D. Hart, and Cy Gulassa to the California Community College Trustees Board of Directors of the Community College League of California; and adopted a resolution in support of AB 1721 and AB 1892 (Medina) – Cal Grants and College Affordability.
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• Authorized agreements between San Diego Unified School District and San Diego Mesa College to recognize the Accelerated College Program and to establish a Legacy Program to prepare high school students for college success; and approved travel for San Diego Mesa College students and faculty to participate in an overnight fieldtrip to investigate sites of geologic interest in Julian, CA, and the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
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• Authorized an increase in funding to the 2015-16 Mesa College Financial Aid Alternative Loan budget; accepted additional funds from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office and the California Student Aid Commission for the Board Financial Assistance Program and Full-Time Student Success Grants at San Diego City and Miramar colleges; adopted a resolution authorizing Business and Technology Services to make budgetary and financial transfers effective April 1 through June 30, 2016; and approved purchase orders prepared during the month of February 2016.
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• Authorized the removal of the following Trustee Advisory Council (TAC) member who has ended his service on the council, with appreciation expressed for his advice and support: Mr. Robert Garber; and approved new or revised courses and programs.
• Approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel service effective on or after March 25, 2016; and awarded contracts to The Chigosi Company for the Morley Field Renovation at Balboa Park for San Diego City College and to Fordyce Construction Inc. for the Black Mountain Entry Project at San Diego Miramar College.
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Please note: Board meetings will be held at the District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on the District website at http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sdccd/Board. nsf/Public. Joint Board meeting with SDUSD: April 19 (Mira Mesa High School). Board Retreat: May 26.