BOARD REPORT SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 SPECIAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC Trustee Sean Elo-Rivera said that he appreciated comments made by Student Trustee Taylor Carpenter and emphasized that the Board values her contributions. He also complimented Continuing Education President Carlos O. Turner Cortez for the Continuing Education campus presentation. Trustee Elo-Rivera also stated his concurrence with the public comments regarding racial injustice and the need for improving the policing situation in the nation. Trustee Mary Graham also thanked Student Trustee Taylor Carpenter for her comments, noting the importance of civility in all forms of interpersonal discourse. She also shared that there are many challenges facing today’s world and reassured those making public comments that their comments are taken seriously by the Board. Trustee Craig Milgrim encouraged people to vote, and cited a large increase in voter registration following the September 18 death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Trustee Milgrim reported that he has been working with numerous individuals and groups focused on San Diego’s children, youth, and families. He informed the Board about a recently released concept paper that outlines the implementation of a proposed executive Office of Child and Youth Success in the City of San Diego that would help coordinate the efforts of multiple entities providing services and access to those most in need. He requested that an agenda item and a resolution be prepared for the next Board meeting in support of this direction, which would include the District as one of the partners in this effort. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson thanked President Carlos O. Turner Cortez and the Continuing Education administrators, faculty, and classified professionals for their campus presentation, and said he wished it could have been done in person. Trustee Maria Nieto Senour shared her appreciation of the presentation by Continuing Education. She also commented on remarks made by the public and members of the Academic Senate with regard to the current review of SDCCD Police policies and police training and stated that she looked forward to a constructive outcome. Trustee Senour participated in the September 14 virtual meeting of the San Diego and Imperial Counties Community Colleges Association (SDICCCA) Board Alliance, where the topic of COVID-19 and its effects on institutions and enrollment were the main topics of discussion. She also commented on the recent death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and adjourned the meeting in her memory. Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that the Governor signed the budget trailer bill, SB 820, which included flexibility to use Lottery funds for electronic equipment such as laptops. She also indicated that the bond rating agency Moody’s has once again given the District its highest bond rating: Aaa. The Chancellor reported on enrollment, indicating that enrollment is down at almost all community colleges in California and the nation, ranging from 5% to 10%. Most of the districts in the San Diego region are down about 11%. SDCCD enrollment is currently down about 5%, but there are still 8-week classes and the intersession ahead, which will add to the enrollment base prior to the spring semester. Dr. Carroll reiterated that, due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, both the intersession and spring semester classes will continue to be online, with an expanded number of hybrid components on campus. The Chancellor introduced two new administrators, Susan Topham, Vice Chancellor of Educational Services, and Gregory Smith, Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, both of whom made remarks. Dr. Carroll also voiced her support of the remarks made by Student Trustee Taylor Carpenter regarding the need for civility in all interactions, especially involving students. Student Trustee Taylor Carpenter thanked Continuing Education for its campus presentation, which she found enlightening and impressive. Student Trustee Carpenter also referenced an incident that took place during the September 15 Mesa College President’s Cabinet Meeting in which she felt that hateful comments were directed at her and said it was an opportunity for deep reflection regarding how students are treated. She reported that Associated Student Governments at all campuses were busy encouraging students to register and vote.
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-Rivera, 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 Sanam Azai Taylor Carpenter Destiny Munoz-Gallegos
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