Minutes of Regular Meeting
Minutes of Special Session
October 15, 2008
The Board of Trustees of the Butte-Glenn Community College District met in regular session on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, in the Glenn County Center, 604 E. Walker St., Orland, California.
Board Members Present Dr. Bill W. Brown, President
Dr. Allan Forbes, Clerk
Mr. Mike Boeger
Mr. William McGinnis
Mr. Thomas McLaughlin
Board Members Absent Mr. Louis Cecchi
Mr. Fred Perez
Mr. Brian Corcoran, Student Trustee
Staff Members Present Dr. Diana Van Der Ploeg, Superintendent/President
Mr. Ken Meier, Vice President
Mr. Andy Suleski, Vice President
Mr. Allen Renville, Vice President
Mr. Les Jauron, Vice President
Dr. David Payne, Academic Senate President
Mr. Doug Bentz, Dean of Instruction
Mr. David Danielson, Dean of Instruction
Ms. Kam Bull, Dean of Instruction
Mr. Rudy Flores, Associate Dean
Dr. Luozhu Cen, Director of Library Services
Mr. Mike Miller, Director of Facilities Planning and Management
Ms. Claudia Trujillo, Director of Human Resources
Ms. Denise Adams, Director of Allied Health
Mr. John Gliha, Foundation Executive Director
Ms. Carol Stanley-Hall, Faculty, Accreditation Co-Chair
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Trustee Boeger led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1. Agenda Approval
It was moved by Trustee Forbes, seconded by Trustee McLaughlin, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearings and Adoption
2008-09 Final Budget, 08-6327
Board President Brown opened the public hearing for the 2008-09 Budget at 2:02 p.m. Hearing no public comments, the hearing was closed at 2:03 p.m. It was moved by Trustee McGinnis, seconded by Trustee Forbes, to adopt the 2008-09 Final Budget. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Forbes urged an increase in the 5% reserve – Mr. Suleski indicated that a budget planning reserve exists in addition to the 5% reserve.
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Trustee Boeger asked about the property tax decrease on our bond service debt – Mr. Suleski indicated that the figure is set by Butte County. Trustee McGinnis suggested that the Board have a future discussion about the amount of District budget reserves.
Resolution No. 637, Findings Regarding Energy Service and Facility Financing Contracts, 08-6328
Board President Brown opened the public hearing at 2:13 PM. Hearing no public comments, the hearing was closed at 2:15 PM. It was moved by Trustee McGinnis, seconded by Trustee Forbes, to adopt Resolution No. 637. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Trustees Brown, Forbes, Boeger, McGinnis, McLaughlin
Noes: none
Absent: Trustees Cecchi and Perez
3. Public Comments on Consent Agenda Items
There were no public comments.
4. Consent Agenda Approval, Items 08-6329 to 08-6332
It was moved by Trustee McGinnis, seconded by Trustee Forbes, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Information-Reports
Academic Senate President's Report – David Payne
Dr. Payne reported that the Senate will vote today on approval of the Program Discontinuance policy; also on the agenda is the charter and bylaws of the Participatory Governance Committee, and a vote on the Educational Master Plan. The Senate is also looking at how to enforce all 500+ pre-requisites for current courses, and will participate on the Title III advisory committee.
Classified Senate President's Report – Teri Jo Buckman
Ms. Buckman was not in attendance.
Student Trustee Comments – Brian Corcoran
Student Trustee Corcoran was not in attendance.
Superintendent/President's Report – Dr. Diana Van Der Ploeg
Dr. Van Der Ploeg reported the following:
· A funeral service will be held tomorrow for Jack Briggs; and former Trustee John Cowan passed away last night. The college will work on a way to honor both; please forward any ideas.
· Thanks to everyone who donated to, or participated in, the Foundation Golf Tournament; the proceeds are deposited in a fund the president uses to support student programs.
· October 25 is Make-a-Difference Day; college volunteers will be working on projects in Butte and Glenn Counties.
· Dr. Shao, Chinese Minister of Education, will visit Butte College at the end of this month.
· The Chancellor’s Office has asked Butte College to be one of six community college host sites for Maria Shriver’s Women’s Conference.
· The Butte College Basic Skills Initiative Plan is one of two models in the State.
· Mike Miller received a Green Achievement Award at the recent Green California Community College Summit.
· Met yesterday with the “Willows Group” to discuss ways to engage students in Willows.
· The traffic light at the Pentz Road College entrance will be operational within the next week.
Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
A reporter from the Sacramento Valley Mirror asked a question about placement of two items on the closed session agenda. Since the items concerned salary negotiations, both were appropriately placed.
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Board Comments
Trustee Boeger asked about the Participatory Governance Committee mentioned in the Academic Senate President’s Report. Dr. Payne and Mr. Jauron explained the purpose of the committee.
6. Administration
Adoption of an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Butte-Glenn Community College District, 08-6333
It was moved by Trustee Forbes, seconded by Trustee McGinnis, to adopt the amended Conflict of Interest Code as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Accreditation Self Study, 08-6334
The Accreditation Self Study was presented for information. Les Jauron and Carol Stanley-Hall presented the Accreditation Self Study and asked the Board to submit any comments by October 20. The Board was invited to attend the Accreditation Celebration on November 14, at noon.
Proposed Revision of Board Policies, 08-6335
The following Board policies were presented for information and will return at the November meeting for action:
Board Policies - Chapter 3 / Board Policies – Chapter 6 / Board Policies – Chapter 73300, 3310, 3410, 3420, 3430, 3500, 3510, 3515, 3518, 3520, 3530, 3540, 3550, 3560, 3570, 3600, 3730, 3810, 3820 / 6100, 6150, 6200, 6250, 6300, 6320, 6330, 6340, 6400, 6450, 6465, 6500, 6520, 6540, 6550, 6600, 6615, 6620, 6665, 6666, 6667, 6695, 6700, 6740, 6750, 6800, 6900 / 7100, 7110, 7120, 7130, 7140, 7210, 7230, 7240, 7250, 7260, 7310, 7330, 7335, 7340, 7345, 7350, 7360, 7365, 7370, 7380, 7385, 7400, 7510, 7600, 7700
Trustee Boeger suggested including busses and landscaping in our scheduled maintenance program.
7. Future Dates and Reports
November 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Main Campus 2:00 p.m.
December 10, 2008 Organizational Meeting Main Campus 2:00 p.m.
8. Closed Session
The Board of Trustees of the Butte-Glenn Community College District met in closed session under authority of Government Code Section 54954.5. There was no reportable action.
9. Adjournment
Board President Brown adjourned the meeting at 2:52 PM.
The Board of Trustees of the Butte-Glenn Community College District met in special session on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, in the Glenn County Center, 604 E. Walker St., Orland, California.
Board President Brown opened a Special Session of the Board at 3:20 PM
1. Closed Session
The Board of Trustees of the Butte-Glenn Community College District met in closed session under authority of Government Code Section 54954.5, to discuss labor relations items pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6. There was no reportable action.
2. Adjournment
Board President Brown adjourned the meeting at 3:50 PM.