RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Board of Trustees (Regular Meeting)
Monday, July 26, 2004
2323 North Broadway, Room #107
Santa Ana, California
Vision Statement (Board of Trustees)
Rancho Santiago Community District is a learning community. The college district and its colleges are committed to ensuring access and equity and to planning comprehensive educational opportunities throughout our communities. We will be global leaders in many fields, delivering cost-effective, innovative programs and services that are responsive to the diverse needs and interests of all students. We will be exceptionally sensitive and responsive to the economic and educational needs of our students and communities. The environment will be collegial and supportive for students, staff, and the communities we serve.
We will promote and extensively participate in partnerships with other educational providers, business, industry, and community groups. We will enhance our communities’ cultural, educational, and economic well-being.
We will lead the state in student success outcomes. Students who complete programs will be prepared for success in business, industry, careers, and all future educational endeavors. We will prepare students to embrace and engage the diversity of our global community and to assume leadership roles in their work and public lives.
AGENDA
1.0 PROCEDURAL MATTERS 4:30 p.m.
1.1 Call to Order
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
1.3 Public Presentations
(Please fill out a blue slip if you plan to make public comments. Speakers are asked to adhere to the guidelines listed on the back of this form -- Please state your name/address.) The public is invited to address the Board regarding issues directly related to the business of the District. Each speaker is allowed no more than three minutes. The Board cannot debate or take action on issues not listed on the agenda.
1.4 Public Hearing - RSCCD’s Initial Bargaining Proposal to the
Faculty of Rancho Santiago Community College District (FARSCCD)
1.5 Public Hearing - FARSCCD’s Initial Bargaining Proposal to the
Rancho Santiago Community College District
1.6 Approval of Minutes - Regular meeting of June 28, 2004 Action
1.7 Approval of Consent Calendar Action
2.0 INFORMATIVE REPORTS
2.1 Report from Chancellor
2.2 Report from President of Santiago Canyon College
2.3 Report from Interim President of Santa Ana College
2.4 Report from Student Presidents
2.5 Report from Student Trustee
2.6 Report from Academic Senates
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CLOSED SESSION
Personnel (GC 54957.6)
-Conference with labor negotiator (GC 54957.6) (Mr. John Didion will discuss the status of negotiations with FARSCCD, CSEA, CEFA, and CDCTA)
-Employees as listed on the Human Resources dockets
-Interim President of Santa Ana College
Potential Litigation (GC 54956.9)
-3 cases
Pending Litigation (GC 54956.9)
-Case #SACV04-00280JVS
-Case #04CL00697
-Case #03CC13850
-Case #04CC03826
Real Estate Property Negotiations (GC 54954.5)
-Conference with negotiator (Dr. Mark Zacovic will discuss the status of negotiations with property located at 1410 & 1414 College Avenue; 1465 North Batavia in Orange, CA; 8045 East Chapman, Orange, CA; and 11277 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA.)
RECONVENE
Issues Discussed in Closed Session (Board President)
Public Presentations
(Please fill out a blue slip if you plan to make public comments. Speakers are asked to adhere to the guidelines listed on the back of this form -- Please state your name and address.) The public is invited to address the Board regarding issues directly related to the business of the District. Each speaker is allowed no more than three minutes. The Board cannot debate or take action on issues not listed on the agenda.
3.0 HUMAN RESOURCES
3.1 Approval of Academic Personnel Action
3.2 Approval of Classified Personnel Action
3.3 Board Conferences/Travel Action
3.4 Declaration of Floating Holiday (CSEA) Action
The administration recommends approval of the negotiated agreement reached with CSEA to designate one floating holiday for CSEA unit members, to be used during the 2004-05 fiscal year.
3.5 Authorization to Contract With Search Firm Action
The administration recommends that the chancellor receive authorization to enter into a contract with Community College Search Services for the recruitment of a president for Santa Ana College.
3.6 Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Management Action
Training and Legal Services
The administration recommends approval of this agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for legal services and management training.
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4.0 INSTRUCTION
4.1 Naming of SCC’s Continuing Education Facility Action
It is recommended that the board name SCC’s continuing education facility (at 1465 Batavia) as follows: Santiago Canyon College, Orange Education Center.
4.2 Apprenticeship/Barbering Lease Agreement - Action
Universal Hair Salon
The administration recommends approval of this contract with Universal Hair Salon for 2004-06 as presented.
4.3 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program Agreements Action
with Orange Unified School District, Speech & Language
Connection, Inc., and Hilco, Inc.
The administration recommends approval of these three agreements for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program.
4.4 Donation of Two Fire Trucks from the City of Orange Action
The administration recommends acceptance of the donation of two 1985 Hahn Fire Engines from the City of Orange for use in the Santa Ana College Fire Academy.
4.5 City of Santa Ana - Fire Technology Wellness Classes Action
The administration recommends approval of this contract with the City of Santa Ana to conduct wellness assessments for approximately 341 employees of the City of Santa Ana.
5.0 BUSINESS OPERATIONS/FISCAL SERVICES
5.1 Purchase Orders Action
The administration recommends retroactive approval of purchase orders from June 13, 2004 through July 10, 2004.
5.2 Payment of Bills Action
The administration recommends the payment of bills as submitted.
5.3 Budget Transfers and Budget Increases/Decreases (May, 2004) Action
The administration recommends approval of budget transfers, increases, and decreases during the month of May, 2004.
5.4. Agreement with MAXIMUS, Incorporated, for State Mandated Action
Cost Claiming Services
The administration recommends the renewal of the agreement with MAXIMUS, Incorporated, for mandated costs claiming services in the amount of $26,880 for the three years beginning July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007.
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5.0 BUSINESS OPERATIONS/FISCAL SERVICES (cont.)
5.5 Resolution on Expenditure Transfers to Permit Payment Action
of Obligations
The administration recommends approval of this resolution which permits the County Superintendent of Schools to make necessary expenditure transfers to permit the payment of obligations.
5.6 Bid #982 - Purchase of Printing & Copier Paper Action
The administration recommends approval of the award of Bid #982 (purchase of printing and copier paper) to Unisource Paper Co., Spicers Paper Co., and Xpedx Paper Co. as presented.
5.7 Independent Contractor (WRJ Group) Action
The administration recommends approval of the employment of the following independent contractor: WRJ Group, July 27, 2004, through June 30, 2005, in an amount not to exceed $84,000. Services to include guidance on contractual obligations for construction of the Digital Media Center project including facility program planning, related cost estimates, interface with Economic Development Agencies, etc.
5.8 Additional Services: Architect for the Digital Media Center Action
The administration recommends approval of the agreement for additional services with Arquitectonica as presented.
5.9 Legal Counsel Renewal Agreement: Croudace & Dietrich Action
The administration recommends approval of the attached engagement letter with Croudace & Dietrich (for legal services in the areas of general business and real estate matters) as presented for the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007.
5.10 Inspection Services: Santiago Canyon College, Orange Action
Education Center (1465 North Batavia, Orange)
The administration recommends approval of an agreement with Universal Laboratories to provide testing and inspection for SCC’s Orange Education Center.
5.11 Ratification of Bids # 971, 974, 975, 976, 977, 978, 979 Action
980, and 981 (Santiago Canyon College, Orange Education
Center)
The administration recommends ratification of contracts issued to the low-bid contractors as listed for improvements at SCC’s Orange Education Center.
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6.0 GENERAL
6.1 Budget Approval Action
The administration recommends approval of the submitted budgets and requests that the chancellor receive authorization to enter into related contractual agreements on behalf of the district:
-Telecommunications Technology Infrastructure Program (TTIP) ($83,610)
-General Center Childcare ($1,286,402)
-Pre-Kindergarten Resource Grant (SAC) ($6,110)
-State Preschool ($1,213,000)
-ENLACE Year Four (SAC) ($400,000)
6.2 Application for Funds: Department of Labor - Model for Information
Connecting the Geospatial Technology Industry to Community
College Workforce Development
6.3 Board Policies (First Reading) Information
The following board policies are submitted for first reading and information only: (1) BP 1313 (deletion); (2) BP 5011 (revision); (3) BP 5420 (revision); (4) BP 6125 (revision); and (5) BP 9025 (revision).
6.4 Board Member Comments and Requests of the Chancellor Action
7.0 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
(Please fill out a blue slip if you plan to make public comments. Speakers are asked to adhere to the guidelines listed on the back of this form -- Please state your name and address.) The public is invited to address the Board regarding issues directly related to the business of the District. Each speaker is allowed no more than three minutes. The Board cannot debate or take action on issues not listed on the agenda.
8.0 ADJOURNMENT - The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, August 30, 2004.