Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 25, 2008
The Board of Trustees of the Butte-Glenn Community College District met in regular session on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in the District Board Room, 3536 Butte Campus Drive. Oroville, California.
Board Members Present Dr. Bill W. Brown, President
Mr. Fred R. Perez, Vice President
Dr. Allan Forbes, Clerk
Mr. Mike Boeger
Mr. Louis Cecchi
Mr. William McGinnis
Mr. Thomas McLaughlin
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. Les Jauron, Vice President
Mr. Allen Renville, Vice President
Dr. David Payne, Academic Senate President
Ms. Teri Jo Buckman, Classified Senate President
Mr. Mike Rasmussen, Dean of Special Programs and Services
Mr. Doug Bentz, Dean of Instruction
Mr. David Danielson, Associate Dean
Mr. John Gliha, Foundation Executive Director
Mr. Rudy Flores, Assistant Dean
Ms. Claudia Trujillo, Director of Human Resources
Mr. Jack Lemley, Director of Auxiliary Services
Mr. Mike Miller, Director of Facilities Planning and Management
Ms. Kim Jones, Assistant Director of Facilities Planning and Management
Ms. Lisa DeLaby, Director of Marketing/Public Relations
Mr. Trevor Stewart, Director of Business Services
Ms. Denise Adams, Director of Allied Health
Dr. Joe Little, CTO Consultant
Dr. Teresa Ward, Staff Development Coordinator
Ms. Kim Hutchison, Staff
Ms. Gail Peters, Staff
Guests Rae Scevers, A.S. President
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Trustee McLaughlin led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1. Agenda Approval
It was moved by Trustee Forbes, seconded by Trustee Perez, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously; student trustee - aye.
2. Public Comments on Consent Agenda Items
There were no public comments.
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3. Consent Agenda, Items 08-6296 to 08-6305
Trustee Forbes requested the removal of the June 9-10, 2008, Board minutes to correct the fact that he was not in attendance as indicated.
Trustee Forbes requested the removal of Item 08-6304, Authorization for International Recruitment Travel for 2008-2009. It was moved by Trustee Forbes, seconded by Trustee McGinnis to deny approval of Item 08-6304. Motion and second was withdraw. It was moved by Trustee McGinnis, seconded by Trustee Forbes, to authorize the President to approve international travel for recruitment purposes based on availability of funds in the 2008-09 budget, and based on prioritization with other district travel. It was further moved that the President will provide periodic reports to the Board on the outcome of such travel. Motion carried with the abstention of Trustee Boeger; student trustee – aye.
It was moved by Trustee McGinnis, seconded by Trustee Perez, to approve the minutes of the June 9-10 Board meeting, and to approve the remainder of the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously; student trustee – aye.
4. Information-Reports
Academic Senate President's Report – Mr. David Payne
Dr. Payne reported that the accreditation standards are online for review.
Classified Senate President's Report – Ms. Teri Jo Buckman
Ms. Buckman was not in attendance.
Student Trustee Comments – Mr. Brian Corcoran
Mr. Corcoran thanked the trustees, faculty, and staff for participating in graduation.
Superintendent/President's Report – Dr. Diana Van Der Ploeg
Dr. Van Der Ploeg presented information on the recent Humboldt Fire, and recognized staff members who worked through the weekend to facilitate campus emergency operations. In particular, Lisa DeLaby and Mike Miller were recognized with a presidential citation.
Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
There were no public comments.
Board Comments
Trustee Boeger congratulated all staff on the campus response to the Humboldt Fire. He suggested that we work with the County to improve road access to the campus for future emergencies.
Trustee McGinnis congratulated the President and the staff on the fire response.
5. Finance/Facilities
Approval of Addendum 3 to Facilities Master Plan Mitigated Negative Declaration – Science Facility, 08-6307
It was moved by Trustee Forbes, seconded by Trustee Cecchi, to approve Addendum 3 to the 2002 Facilities Master Plan Mitigated Negative Declaration based on the guidance of district legal counsel and district staff. Motion carried unanimously; student trustee – aye.
Authorization to Submit Five-Year Construction Plan, and Auto Technology and Science Facilities Final Project Proposals, 08-6306
It was moved by Trustee Cecchi, seconded by Trustee Perez, to authorize Administration to submit the 2010-2014 Five-Year Construction Plan and the Final Project Proposals for the Science and Automotive Facilities. Motion carried unanimously; student trustee – aye.
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Adoption of the 2008-2009 Tentative Budget and Gann Limit and Notice of the Public Hearing on the 2008-2009 Budget, 08-6308
It was moved by Trustee McGinnis, seconded by Trustee Perez, to adopt the 2008-2009 Tentative Budget and the 2008-09 Gann Limit Worksheet, and set a Public Hearing on the final budget for 2p.m. on September10, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Future Dates and Reports
July 16, 2008 Regular Meeting Main Campus 2 PM
August 6, 2008 Regular Meeting Main Campus 2 PM
7. 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.
8. Adjournment
Board President Brown adjourned the meeting at 4:00 PM.