Minutes of the July 10, 1997 Meeting

Minutes of September 11, 1997 Meeting

Call to Order 12:11 p.m.

1. Approval of Minutes

Minutes of July 10 meeting were unanimously approved as distributed.

2. Informational Items

President's Report Tony Prestby

New Office Open House

There will be an Open House for the new offices of the shared governance groups, (i.e. Classified Senate, CSEA and the Faculty Senate) in LA 205 on September 25th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The entire campus is invited to this "office warming" and refreshments will be served.

Accreditation

The Steering Committee for accreditation is now writing the draft of their report, which is due in December. Tony will share his copy by making it available in the Classified Senate office.

Master Plan

The second round of public forums and special focus group meetings for the development of the SMC Master Plan will begin in October. Gensler will be presenting options for the college, based on the information gathered last Spring. A memo will be distributed with the specific dates and times. Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate in the process.

College Budget

SMC has approved the operating budget for 1997 - 98. It allows for 5.5% reserves, which will take us off the state "watch list".

Prop 209

As a result of Prop 209, the Chancellor's Office is examining programs & services for compliance. Even though some of our programs show special focus, all programs are open to everyone. Admissions, Employment policies and procedures, and Student Services programs have all been approved as in compliance with new regulations.

Child Care

The Delta Head Start Program has saved 30 spaces for SMC students.

Michelle Ware in EOPS is administering a program for single parents. For further information on the SMC Child Care Center, contact Genie Saffren.

Vice President's Report Gloria Mottler

Professional Development Committee

The Chancellor's budget for staff development allots approximately $87,000 to SMC for AB 1725 funds. The committee hopes to receive the same amount for classified employees as last year ($24,000). A new form for applying for Staff Development Funds has been distributed. The videos and CD's that were purchased with staff development funds are now available for check-out in the library. Titles are cataloged on -line and will also be published in Carpe Diem and posted on the Exchange bulletin board.

Thanks to Lee Muller for conducting the Xchange training seminars.

The PD Sub-committee meets on Wednesdays at 12 noon in LA 205. Anyone interested in serving on this committee is invited to attend.

Treasurer's Report - none given

3. Committee Reports

Shared Governance

The rewritten Shared Governance Policy has been submitted to senior staff and the Faculty Senate for comments. Some corrections have been received. The committee will revise and submit the plan to the Board of Trustees for a first reading in October.

Elections Ana Jara

Tony will assist the committee in setting up elections by the end of November.

Subcommittee on Technology Florence Dick-Pineiro

Many people are experiencing problems with the Xchange system; delays, freezing and crashing. There are only 20 spaces allotted for each name in the directory. Some names on the list are different from the ones people use. Upgrading the amount of RAM from 8 (minimum required) to 16 MB will help the system run smoother. For tech support, call ext. 9299 or visit Lee Muller in LV 23 for help in using the program.

Social Committee Gloria Mottler

Upcoming events include:

- a dinner after work on October 15th at a nearby restaurant

- Pumpkin carving contest on Oct. 30

- Thanksgiving Raffle on Nov. 25

- 2nd Annual Holiday Dinner-Dance on Dec. 5

- Holiday Door Decorating Contest on Dec. 11

- possible Las Vegas trip and/or River Rafting trip in the Spring

Anyone who would like to serve on the Social committee should contact Benny Blades.

4. New Business

Recommendation to approve fundraising expenditure

Motion to purchase additional See's Candy in the amount of $216.00 was unanimously approved.

Appointment of Bylaws Committee

Ana Jara agreed to chair this committee. We still need volunteers. Contact Tony Prestby if you are interested in serving.

Emergency Assistance Committee

Members are still working on establishing criteria for use of funds in this account.

5. CSEA Report Joanne Guercio

The union is looking for officers for the upcoming election. Nominations will be accepted in October and November. Elections will be held in December.

6. Comments/Questions

- Retroactive pay raise checks should be out by the end of Sept.

- Final copies of the new contract will be distributed by Sept. 15.

- The new Staff Directory is out. Thanks from Deborah Jansen to all who helped.

Meeting adjourned in memory of Marcia Brown's brother 1:00p.m.

Next Meeting (in Board Conference Center) October 9th

Senators present: Tom Carter, Olga Chao, Florence Dick-Pineiro, Dominique Duclair, Joanne Guercio, Cécile Hanrahan, Edee Hill, Thelma Hoffman, Deborah Jansen, Ana Jara, Ross Johnson, Gloria Mottler, Lee Muller, Angela Munoz, Tony Prestby, Pat Preston, Alicia Romo, Marilyn Simons.

Senators absent: Marcia Brown, Lin Caldwell, Mary Cancilla, Marnie Castor, Chandra Dhruv, Toni DiModica, Ian Fraser, Judy Fritz, Marilyn Goodrich, Carmen Graham, Andrea Hyman, Roberto Jauregui, Tia Jones, Steve Levine, Jonathan Marie, LeRoy Nakamura, Teri Parish, Jackie Portal-Purdy, Garrett Ramos, Anna Rojas, Toni Smith, Nati Vazquez, Michelle Ware, Lynn Washington, Warren Weitzenhoffer

Guests: Dani Adams, Janine Mansell

submitted by Cécile Hanrahan, Recording Secretary