Student Government Association

MT. SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

1499 N. State St., Rm. 1114, San Jacinto, CA 92583 (951) 487-6752 Ext. 1520

28237 La Piedra Rd., Rm. 1018A, Menifee, CA 92584 (951) 672-6752 Ext. 2225

Minutes for Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

The Student Government Association of Mt. San Jacinto College met via telephone conferencing, commencing at 12:30p.m. on March 1, 2011 in Room 355B-MVC, and Room 200-SJC.

I. Opening of Meeting 12:38 PM

A. Call to Order

B. Pledge of Allegiance

C. Roll Call

1. Executive Branch

President –Ana Moreno

Vice President – Ashley Cook

Secretary –Yesenia Jameson

Public Relations Officer (MVC) – Mark Qubain

2. Legislative Branch

Senator (SJC) – Gaby Alcaraz-excused

Senator (SJC) – Esmeralda Casillas-excused

Senator (SJC) –Jessica Erivez

Senator (SJC) – Noemi Garcia

Senator (SJC) – Katherine Hayes

Senator (SJC) – Jaasiel Javier

Senator (SJC) – Rafaela Palacios

Senator (SJC) – Kenn Prado

Senator (SJC) – Edward Sukla

Senator (SJC) – Parisa Toorzani

Senator (MVC) – Gina Guglielmana

Senator (MVC) – MJ Menin

Senator (MVC) – Jose Morales

Senator (MVC) –Daniel Tripp

3. Members at Large

Member at Large (SJC) – Courtney Christensen-excused

Member at Large (SJC) –Amna Abid

Member at Large (SJC) – Mary Hayes

Member at Large (MVC) – Erican Doggett

4. Board Representative

Student Trustee (SJC) – Josh Jimenez

5. ASB Advisor

Donna Wilder, ASB Advisor

6. Staff Support

Sandi Uhrig

7. Visitor: Oscar Chavez

D. Review and Approval for 03/01/11 SGA Meeting Minutes Motion-K. Hayes Second-J. Morale

II. Information Items

A. Senator’s Reports

1. Katherine announced that she attended the Student Services Committee meeting. They would like SGA to promote the “Go Pass” at the SGA BBQs. Also, they are working to make the campuses smoke free.

2. Jose announced that he attended the College Council Committee meeting. They are having a meeting this Thursday at 4:30 to discuss campus architecture. He also discussed campus security with the committee. The Puente club is hosting a dance today at SJC.

3. Edward announced that the SJC’s theatre is having its first play this semester, next week: “Six Characters in Search of an Author.”

4. Parisa announced that she will be attending a matriculation meeting on 03/17 on MVC.

B. Staff Reports

1. Donna announced that the SGA board needs to form a committee if they wish to move forward with an SGA survey. Reminder for “Hands Across America” event on 04/17.Donna announced that she learned through other advisors that is appropriate to have a section on the agenda called “discussion/action,” so items can be voted on immediately. *action item next week*Donna announced that the SGA student recognition event will probably take place at the Menifee Lakes Country Club Donna announced pricing for SGA table covers and banner. *action item next week* Donna announced details for board members who are attending the “March in March” next week.

III. Discussion Items

A. Speakers on Campus to Address Student Needs-Mini Grant-Yesenia-The mini-grant foundation have not contacted SGA. This item will be removed from the agenda.

B. Changing the Allotment for Athletics beginning with the 2011-2012 SY. Currently it’s up to $3500 each semester.-The board will send a letter to the department explaining how their allotment may change due to sticker sales. *action item next week*

C. Campus Beautification for SJC-Kenn-This will be incorporated with the activities for Earth Day.

IV. Action Items

A. New Business

1. SGA Leadership Celebration Event-not to exceed $2500

Motion-P. Toozani Second-K. Hayes

2. March BBQs-3/10-SJC & 3/17-MVC Transition from School to Work “Not to exceed $200” Motion-E. Sukla Second-K. Prado

Motion- M. Menin Second-G. Guglielmana VI. Adjournment (1:24 pm)


Additional information or available background material regarding any item on the agenda may be obtained by contacting the SGA Office at (951) 487-3380 prior to the meeting.

MSJC Student Government Association meetings are open and minutes recorded per The Brown Act of California. Minutes shall be subject to inspection by members of the public in accordance with The Brown Act.

The next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, March 15, 2011 commencing at 12:30 p.m. via video conferencing.

MVC will meet in room 805 [ (951) 639-5840] and SJC in room 200.

Conference Room Numbers SGA Contact Information

MVC- Room 805 (639-5888)

SJC-Room 1111 (487- )