BOARD REPORT MAY 9, 2019 SPECIAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC Trustee Sean Elo reported that he attended several inspiring scholarship events. He also participated in Mesa College’s Classified Awards Celebration on May 8, which was a reminder of the essential role played by classified professionals. Trustee Mary Graham shared that she attended the Honors Luncheon and Continuing Education’s Scholarship Awards. She also attended the San Diego Workforce Partnership’s Opportunity Summit held on May 2 and complimented Trustee Sean Elo on his presentation at the event. She also participated in the Community College League of California’s (CCLC) Annual Trustees Conference held May 3-5 in Lake Tahoe. Trustee Craig Milgrim reported that he recently met with staff to learn about scholarships available to LGBTQ students at Mesa College. He was also pleased to see signage and merchandise on campus which celebrates the college’s LGBTQ community. He is also looking forward to attending the commencement ceremonies. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson shared that he received a news release from Miramar College announcing a 15 percent increase in degrees awarded this year, which is timely given federal government discussions focusing on degree completion. Trustee Maria Nieto Senour said she attended the CCLC Annual Trustees Conference and was particularly impressed by the keynote address given by Amarillo College President Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart on a “No Excuses” philosophy. Chancellor Constance Carroll summarized the Governor’s May Revision Budget, noting that it offered a modest increase for community colleges over the January proposal, with a focus on workforce technical education, deferred maintenance and instructional equipment, the second year of Promise funding, and foster care, along with a slightly reduced COLA. The State funding formula was not adjusted, but it is anticipated that changes will be implemented in the 2020-21 budget. Chancellor Carroll indicated that legislative advocacy efforts would continue, emphasizing greater support for the base budget and funding for full-time faculty positions. The Chancellor mentioned a few other legislative items and also indicated that internal budget adjustments would be continuing. Dr. Carroll shared her report with Mesa College President Pam Luster and Academic Senate President Kim Perigo, who presented the Mesa Speech and Debate Team students who have just returned from their excellent international and national competition accomplishments. Student Trustee Alana Mahal Bermodes reported that transitions are underway with the student governments at each of the colleges. She also shared that students are preparing for finals and commencement ceremonies.
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 Sean Elo, J.D. Mary Graham (Executive Vice President) Craig Milgrim Bernie Rhinerson Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (President) CHANCELLOR Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. (secretary to the board) STUDENT TRUSTEES Sofia Castellani-Staedler Alana Mahal Bermodes Juan Andrew Leal
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 619-388-6957
BOARD ACTIONS At its meeting of May 9, 2019, the Board of Trustees: •
Reported from Closed Session that the Board unanimously approved issuing a 90-day notice of unprofessional conduct to a faculty member at Mesa College and a faculty member at Continuing Education, pursuant to Section 87734 of the California Education Code; and unanimously denied the appeal of the administrative determination of a Title 5 investigation.
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