MenifeeValleyCollege, Mt. San Jacinto CCD

10:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Thursday, June21, 2007

MINUTES

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Members Present

Nancy Alvarado

Joyce Johnson

Scott Kasper

Linda McMorran

Brian Twitty

Keenan & Associates’ Consultants

James Hudson

Members Absent

Jason Bader

Marcus Castellanos

Camille Filardo

Karla Garcia

Kevin Segawa

Robin Steinback

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  1. Review and Accept April 19th, 2007 Minutes
  • Tabled to next meeting.
  1. Old Business
  • J. Hudson and B. Twitty repeated what M. Castillanos discussed at the San Jacinto safety meeting concerning the issue of phone conversion and upgrading or adapting the existing phone system for emergency response functions. M. Castillanos will put out for a vendor quote. The system will utilize the existing classroom phone as speakers. Outside IP Speakers are more expensive.
  1. New Business
  • B. Twitty stated that the RTA is now coming onto the campus to drop-off people. An extended sidewalk has been added to the bus stop as well as two benches, a trash can, and an awning. A stop sign also has been installed at that location.
  • B. Twitty mentioned to the committee that a slip tape has been laid down at the LearningResourceCenter. This is in response to calls of slippery conditions in and around the LRC.
  • L. McMorran commented that there are numerous locations on campus that need to be reviewed and posted with “Exit Only” signs. B. Twitty to oversee. J. Hudson to note locations during scheduled P&L inspections.
  • L. McMorran stated that the florescent traffic paint wears off too quickly. B. Twitty commented that a vendor has been contacted to replace the existing paint. Certain areas are more high traffic areas than others and will take vigilance on all staff to note and report those areas that are in need of repaint.
  1. Round Table Discussion
  • Due to the recent student altercation noted in the April Safety Committee meeting minutes, the disciplinary action portion of the student policy handbook is being reviewed and possibly amended.
  • An updated roster of safety committee members should be done. Various staff have left or fulfilled their obligations. With Chief Segawa and K. Garcia co-chairing the safety committee for both campuses, it is important to know of the personnel changes.

Post changes on website and have members invite other interested staff to participate.

  • N. Alvarado stated that the radios at both Child Development Centers (Menifee Valley & San Jacinto) need to be switched over to the emergency system.
  • J. Hudson and B. Twitty mentioned to the Menifee Valley Safety Committee members that the San Jacinto Safety Committee would like to consolidate both Wednesday and Thursday meetings into a single meeting date and time. It was brought up that the same topics are discussed that are pertinent to both campuses. A number of staff individuals attend both committees.

The next Safety Committee meeting is set for 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at San Jacinto on Wednesday, September19th, 2007 and 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at MenifeeValley on Thursday, September 20th, 2007

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