Meeting Called for 15 Minute Recess 1:03 Pm Quorum Not Met
Lattc ASO Minutes
July 27, 2015
Meeting called to order@1:03pm
Meeting called for 15 minute recess @1:03 pm quorum not met.
Meeting called back to order @1:18pm
Roll Call:
President: James Gooden- Present
Vice-President: Charles Greene- Present
Treasurer: Taqwa Beamon-Present
Parliamentarian: Shonteria Baker- Absent
Historian: John Eleby-Present
Secretary: Simona Daniels- Present
Commissioner of Student Services: Ricardo Garcia
Commissioner of Cultural Activities: Eli Flores
Commissioner of Social Activities: Resigned
Commissioner of Community Fundraising: #1Wallace Conners
Commissioner of Community Planning & Economic Development: Cynthia Bryant
Advisor: Present (Dean Luis Dorado) Standing in for Dean Henan Joof
- Quorum Established
Student Council Members that arrived late with prior notification.
Commissioner of Public Relations#1 Maria Marchan * Arrived at 1:20pm
Commissioner of Fundraising#2 Ovetta Moore * Arrived at 1:25pm
Commissioner of Student Advocacy Danish Zuraidi * Arrived at 1:35pm
Vice President Charles Greene motions for the board to take a break and the public to review minutes from 7/20/2015.
Motion seconded by Community Planning & Economic Development Commissioner Cynthia Bryant.
Motion passes
Vice President Charles Greene Motion’s to adopt the minutes from 7/20/2015
Seconded by: Historian John Eleby
Public Comment Remarks:
Reginald Davin (GUMBO) Spoke with Mr. Gooden in regards to fundraising with ASO currently in process of contracting services with sister school LASW.
Susana Navana ( Former ASO Secretary) Would like what she said on July 13, 2015 to be in minutes. Accuses current secretary Ms. Daniels of giving her own personal interpretation.
* While the Brown Act does not allow discussion or action on items not on the agenda, it does allow
members of the legislative body, or its staff, to “briefly respond” to comments or questions from members
of the public, provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, or direct staff to place
the issue on a future agenda*.
(Open and Public a guide to the Ralph M. brown Act, Chapter 4 page 27, Public Participation).
The Chair recognizes Secretary Simona Daniels.
Ms. Daniels response to Ms. Navana,” That day so that I would not be bias in regards to remarks made against me, I felt that the minutes should have been recorded by another member, so that there was no personal interpretation that could be raised”. “Parliamentarian Shonteria Baker recorded the minutes from that day during your comments”, “so whatever she wrote is what I recorded”. “Ms. Baker is absent today so you may want to address her in regards to this matter”.
Dean Dorado informed Ms. Navana to give a copy of the comments to the secretary, who will include them in next week’s minutes subject to approval of the board.
Nahasi Lee ( Former Chancellor’s Office Representative) about closed session meeting on 7/20/2015 stating that it is illegal for ASO’s to hold closed sessions, provided documents of information to board members regarding illegal closures as well as the advisor’s role noting that current advisor did not know how to do his job.
The Chair recognizes Dean Dorado
Dean Dorado informed the public that yes Mr. Lee is right, and that this board just completed a brown act training so that now we are fully aware that close3d sessions are for LACCD Board of Trustees, that current advisor Dean Joof is well aware of his role in this organization.
Durrell Johnson: Partially blind coordinator of the “ Lattc Street Team” is back and is looking forward to communicating with everyone in regards to ensuring we have a full participation form our students ASo events.
Ryan Navarrette (Former Student Advocacy Senator) No commissioner has ever ranked higher than the other so how is that a former commissioner is now treasurer?
Officer’s Reports
Historian: The new Men and Women’s basketball schedule is now available on the website. Currently working on the logistics of spirit week, having a meeting with Dean Dorado (Dean of Athletics). The Activities and Events Committee first meeting will be on August 4, 2015 at 2:00pm.
Treasurer: Chaired the first finance meeting, the ASO budget was approved and the budget for Latino heritage month was tabled until August 3, 2015 at 3:00pm until a proposal is written.
Secretary: Agenda deadlines for regular meetings are Wednesday at 3:00pm.
Vice President: Each board member has things they are working on, however we need each member to be more productive in hours. It’s not just me, John Eleby, Simona it is a team effort. Sometimes we are here 6-8 hours a day and can’t leave our desk. Starting this week I’m going to be stricter on hours, commissioners must do 5 hours per week, including president. We have no senators, they are required to do 10 hours.
President James Gooden responds, that he has all these committee meetings to attend and that when he is not in the office his absence is conclusive with ASO hours.
Commissioner of Student Services: Met with Work source Center last week and they are still giving away free suits to veterans.
Commissioner of Cultural Activities: “Reached out to cultural affairs office for the City of Los Angeles made contact with manager. “ We discussed diverse cultural performance groups made flyers regarding cultural awareness”.
Commissioner of Community Planning and Economic Development: “In beginning stages of drafting a proposal with the Long Beach Jazz Festival on August 7, 8, 9 2015.
Commissioner of Community Fundraising: Women’s basketball team came into the office, and were looking to fundraise. Cynthia and Simona teamed up, and Simona made an appointment with the College President. The basketball team was very pleased.
Commissioner of Campus Fundraising: Working on fundraising packet for corporate sponsorship with Simona.
Commissioner of Public Relations: Had a meeting with David Ysaias regarding Scott Budnick an author who works with troubled teens, would like to set up an appointment with him to come speak to the board. We have also discussed putting a proposal together to help increase student registration.
Advisor: Remember you are students first, your main priority is to get an education. Look to plan a retreat to discuss future plans for this organization.
Unfinished Business
Forming Judicial Committee
Vice President Charles Greene Motions to form the judicial committee
Seconded by: Historian
Motion Carries: Vice President Charles Greene is made chair of the committee.
Forming Budget and Finance Committee
The budget and finance committee has already been formed.
The Members of that committee include:
The Chair/ Treasurer Taqwa Beamon, ASO President James Gooden, Student Rep Tiffany Ciego, ASO Rep Wallace Conners, Faculty Rep Elton Robinson, Secretary Simona Daniels, CBO Chair Bill Gasper, Dean of ASO Dr. Henan L. Joof
Discussion Items
Approving Secretary’s budget
The treasurer informs the board that a budget for the secretary has been approved for the secretary from July 1, 2015 – July 30, 2015, and to take it out of line item (781) ASO Labor account. Treasurer also states that at the next finance meeting on 8/3/2015 at 3:00pm to discuss what other accounts that the association can draw from to accommodate the rest of the secretary’s budget.
Sponsorship of Sandra Bland Rally
Vice President Charles Greene motions to open up the Sandra Bland Rally for Discussion
President James Gooden recognizes Sheila a representative for Cd Tech and Dash a Lattc student
Sheila a representative for Cd Tech and Dash a Lattc student have partnered up together to hold a rally for victim Sandra Bland along with Simona. Looking at August 10 or 13 for date to hold rally hopefully underneath the tent area. Would like ASO to help with purchase of t shirts and snacks for rally.
Commissioner of Cultural Activities states that he would like to partner with the group as well.
Sponsorship of Umoja Luncheon
President James Gooden would like to sponsor Umoja luncheon an organization that helps African American males. Requesting $500.00 dollars to come out of line item (515)
Cultural Activities –African.
Vice President Charles Green motions to open up Umoja Luncheon for discussion
Seconded by: Historian
President James Gooden would like to sponsor Umoja luncheon an organization that helps African American males. Requesting $500.00 dollars to come out of line item (515)
Cultural Activities –African
President James Gooden recognizes Secretary
Simona feels that it is unfair to take this out of line item (497) because the organization doesn’t support African American women.
President James Gooden recognizes Commissioner of Community Planning and economic development
Cynthia supports helping African American males and is already working with an organization similar to Umoja. However feels that we need to see a proposal or that a representative should come to next meeting to explain more about the organization in detail.
President James Gooden recognizes Commissioner of Community Fundraising
Wallace feels that although the organization doesn’t support African American women that it is very important to help keep these young men out of trouble.
President James Gooden recognizes Commissioner of Campus Fundraising
Ovetta feels that we know nothing about this organization and agrees with Cynthia and feels that we should have a proposal or representative give us more detail.
Working with one click cleaners
Vice President Charles Greene motions to open up item for discussion
Seconded by: Commissioner of Campus Fundraising
President James Gooden recognizes Secretary
Barry the Beaver our mascot uniform should be cleaned at least once a month for sanitary reasons, as well as the board members uniforms. This is a legit business that handles one of the faculty members here at trade personal clothing. They will come pick up and drop off items in three days after order is made.
Approving $500.00 for ASO lunches
Vice President Charles Greene motions to open up item for discussion
Seconded by: Commissioner of Student Services
President James Gooden recognizes Vice President
Charles states that over the next few weeks we will be going through a lot of trainings and that having lunch in the office will be the best option. Take it out of line item (503) – Conferences.
President James Gooden recognizes Secretary
Simona States that we have our Commissioner of Community planning and economic development Cynthia owns her own business and would be the official caterer
President James Gooden feels that making Cynthia the caterer is a conflict of interest.
Vice President Charles Greene motions to open up item for discussion
Seconded by: Historian
Latino Heritage Month budget $5000.00
Vice President Charles Greene would like to table item until next week’s meeting.
Seconded by: Commissioner of Cultural Activities.
Appointing Harold Lewis as Delegate for Region 7
Vice President Charles Greene motions to open up item for discussion
Seconded By: Commissioner of Student Services
President James Gooden recognizes Vice President
Charles states that Harold has been doing a good job representing us at the state level with region 7. As well as we must appoint him soon because multiple people have been posing as our delegate for LATTC as well as they have an upcoming meeting this Friday the 31st.
Action Items
Approving Secretary’s budget
Treasurer Taqwa Beamon informs everyone that the finance committee did meet today at 12:00 pm and the decision was to approve the secretary’s budget from July 1-July 30 2015
Until we can figure out which account to take out her remaining budget.
Vice President Charles Greene Motion’s to approve the secretary’s budget for
July 1- July 30 2015 and to take it out of line item (781) ASO Labor account.
Seconded by: Commissioner of Community Planning and Economic Development
Roll Call vote
Motion passes unanimously
Sponsorship of Umoja Luncheon
Vice President Charles Greene motions to sponsor Umoja luncheon, pending a representative from the organization attends next meeting for a presentation.
Seconded by: Commissioner of Campus Fundraising
Roll Call Vote
Motion passes unanimously
Sponsorship of Sandra Bland Rally
Vice President Charles Green motions to sponsor the Sandra Bland Rally, pending a dollar amount be added to the agenda.
Seconded By: Commissioner of Community Planning and Economic Development
Roll Call Vote
Motion passes unanimously
Working with one click cleaners
Vice President Charles Greene motions to let representative of One Click cleaners come give a presentation regarding information.
Seconded By: Historian
Roll Call Vote
Motion passes unanimously
Approving $500.00 for ASO lunches
Vice President Charles Greene motions to table item, until the President can find out if there is a conflict of interest by letting Commissioner of Community Planning and Economic Development cater the lunches.
Roll Call Vote
Motion passes unanimously
Latino Heritage Month budget $5000.00
Vice President Charles Greene motions to table Latino Heritage month budget until next week, pending a proposal be submitted.
Seconded by: Commissioner of Cultural Activities
Roll Call Vote
Motion passed unanimously
Appointing Harold Lewis as Delegate for Region 7
Vice President Charles Greene motions to appoint Harold Lewis as region 7 representative.
Seconded by: Commissioner of Cultural Activities
Roll Call Vote
Motion passes unanimously
Public Comment
President James Gooden recognizes Gearson Interim Student Trustee
Gearson claims that Region 7 does not want Harold to be the delegate for Region 7, stating that he causes too much ruckus and that if he does show up at Friday’s meeting he will be escorted off by the sheriffs.
President James Gooden recognizes Blanca Perlata former ASO Treasurer
Ms. Peralta would like to inform the board that accepting proposals without the proper paperwork will keep the funds backed up, that the board needs to review their bylaws.
Meeting called for adjournment at 2:38pm
Next Meeting: 8/3/2015 at 1:00pm