BOARD REPORT AUGUST 24, 2017 SPECIAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC Trustee Mary Graham welcomed everyone to the fall semester. She stated that she attended the Local Progress Sixth Annual Convening in Austin, Texas, which focused on how to advance the Progressive agenda. The conference included a discussion on offensive legislation in the state as well as the removal of Civil War-era statues. Trustee Graham concluded her report by reaffirming the District’s position to support, value, and protect all students. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson reported that he attended the fall convocations held at the City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges and thanked the college presidents and those involved in making them successful. He also reported that he met with Chancellor Constance Carroll, Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Stephanie Bulger, and California State Board of Education member Trish Williams regarding the need to meet workforce demands in computer science-related fields. He commended Chancellor Carroll and Vice Chancellor Bulger for their efforts in making those pathways available to students at the colleges and Continuing Education. Finally, Trustee Rhinerson thanked Vice Chancellor of Student Services Lynn Neault for assisting a student that contacted him regarding challenges she had transferring credits earned via dual enrollment courses with the San Diego Unified School District to the University of Southern California. Trustee Peter Zschiesche said that he participated in the college convocations. He also attended the Students for Economic Justice (SEJ) graduation in National City and recognized Ana Laura Martínez, leadership development coordinator for the Center on Policy Initiatives, along with SDCCD students Ix’Chel Martinez Moreno, Juan Perez, and Christopher Kennison, recent graduates from the Center’s SEJ summer fellowship program. He lauded them for their dedication and commitment to social justice and community involvement. Trustee Zschiesche also mentioned that he traveled to Boise, Idaho, to view the solar eclipse. Trustee Maria Nieto Senour reported that she attended all three convocations, as well as the Cabinet Retreat on August 10, and thanked the Chancellor’s Cabinet for its leadership. Trustee Senour also reported that she participated in the DocumentMe Conference at City College, where discussions focused on injustices among youth who have been documented as gang members. Chancellor Constance Carroll reported on two important items of legislation. AB 19 (Santiago) is still an active bill that would provide $30-35 million in funding for local Promise programs that provide free access to first-time community college students who enroll in 12 units or more. If approved, the bill would ensure funding for this purpose in the 2018-19 state budget. SB 769 (Hill), which would extend the community college baccalaureate pilot program to 2018, has now been moved to suspense by the Assembly Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, where it will be subjected to a thorough financial analysis. Chancellor Carroll, Communications Director Jack Beresford, and others throughout the state are providing strong advocacy for this bill. Dr. Carroll also said that as of the first week of the semester, fall enrollment is lagging in general behind the previous fall level by approximately 2%, but that Miramar College enrollment is up by over 7%. The enrollmentmanagement plan will be to make continuing scheduling adjustments now, in late-starting classes, and in the coming intersession. Student Trustee Ignacio Hernandez reported on various student activities, including that at Miramar College, the Associated Student Government (ASG) held a special election, a health fair and a solar eclipse viewing party. At Mesa College, the ASG is preparing for a homecoming tailgate event on September 23, in-house elections, and a retreat on October 21. At City College, the annual Passport to Life event was held on August 18. City College ASG will hold its first meeting on August 25, club rush events on September 5-7, and had a successful Welcome Week and convocation. Student Trustee Hernandez reported that he, along with Student Trustee Joseph Newell, attended the Community College League of California (CCLC) Student Trustees Workshop in Long Beach, California. He also thanked the District for its support of all students, especially immigrant and underrepresented students.
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 Bernie Rhinerson (executive vice president) Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) Peter Zschiesche CHANCELLOR Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. (secretary to the board) STUDENT TRUSTEES Ignacio Hernandez Valverde Joseph Newell
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BOARD ACTIONS
CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 2017
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Heard public comments by a Mesa College staff member regarding a personnel matter; announced the following action from Closed Session: the Board approved the termination of the employment of a Mesa College employee, in accordance with Section 87732 of the California Education Code; and heard comments by Academic Senate Presidents Justin Akers (City College), Kim Perigo (Mesa College), Marie McMahon (Miramar College), and Richard Weinroth (Continuing Education), who addressed the Board regarding plans being developed by the four Senates, including the establishment of a joint Academic Senate Council.
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Administered the Oath of Office to College Police Officers Ruben Diaz and Eric Groeger by Board President Maria Nieto Senour; and conducted the first reading of revised Chapter 4 – Academic Affairs Board Policies, which were presented by Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Stephanie Bulger, and revised Chapter 7 – Human Resources Board Policies, presented by Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Will Surbrook, with approval to proceed to the next step of review and approval. These revisions are part of a comprehensive six-year review to ensure currency. Adopted a resolution to excuse Trustee Rich Grosch from attendance at the July 20, 2017, meeting of the Board of Trustees due to illness, in accordance with Education Code Section 72024(d). Approved a resolution supporting AB 1887, a law prohibiting district-funded or sponsored travel to eight states that have enacted legislation that discriminates against the LGBTQ community. Chancellor Carroll added that, as requested by the Academic Senates, exceptions to the law will be developed and published, exempting faculty and students who may be required to travel to these states. Authorized agreements with health care agencies for use of clinical facilities by students enrolled in District health occupations programs; the renewal of agreements with apprenticeshipsponsoring organizations for related and supplemental education, including Associated General Contractors San Diego and Riverside Centers, and the Black Contractors Association Inc; accepted the 2016-17 annual Program Self-Evaluation regarding the Child Development Centers at City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges; and appointed faculty member Richard Weinroth and Dean Lorie Crosby Howell (to replace Continuing Education Vice President Kate Alder) as the San Diego Community College District representatives on the San Diego Adult Education Regional Consortium (SDAERC). Ratified the College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Dual Enrollment Partnership Agreements with the San Diego Unified School District which were presented by Vice Chancellor of Student Services Lynn Neault; accepted a major grant totaling $2.8 million from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office for the Adult Education Block Grant program at San Diego Continuing Education.
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Approved the District’s Report of Participation in the San Diego County Investment Pool for the period ending June 30, 2017; purchase orders prepared during the months of June and July 2017; and the District’s Five-Year Capital Construction Plan for submission to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
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Approved various personnel actions including the certification of short-term personnel service effective on or after August 25, 2017; authorized the use of the following locations as an offcampus facility by Continuing Education: Urban Corps Charter School, Vibra Hospital, and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar; and awarded a contract to Commercial and Industrial Roofing Co. Inc. for as needed roofing projects throughout the District.
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Authorized a three year agreement and accepted a grant from the State of California Department of Rehabilitation totaling more than $1.3 million for the Cooperative WorkAbility III program districtwide; and adopted a resolution authorizing Vice Chancellor of Facilities Christopher Manis to accept land adjacent to Continuing Education Educational Cultural Complex from the City of San Diego as a result of the completion of the 43rd and National Street realignment project.
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Heard reports on Open Educational Resources and districtwide grant activity during the 2016-17 fiscal year by Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Stephanie Bulger.
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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. Board Retreat: October 12.