BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Angela Acosta-Salazar, Gary Mendez, Maria Elena Martinez, Norma Edith García, Madeline Shapiro, Julianna Ojeda, Student Trustee Rio Hondo Community College District REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES – September 14, 2011 Location: Rio Hondo College Board Room 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier CA 90601 Members Present: Maria Elena Martinez, President Norma Edith García, Vice President (arrived at 6:30 pm) Madeline Shapiro, Clerk Gary Mendez, Member Angela Acosta Salazar, Member Julianna Ojeda, Student Member Members Absent: None Staff Members: Dr. Ted Martinez, Jr., Superintendent/President Ms. Teresa Dreyfuss, Vice President, Finance & Business Mr. Henry Gee, Vice President, Student Services Marie Eckstrom, Academic Senate President Colin Young, RHCFA President Sandra Rivera, CSEA President Ms. Sandy Sandello (Recorder) A. Call to Order (6:00 p.m.) Ms. Martinez called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. B. Pledge of Allegiance Sandra Rivera led the salute to the flag. C. Roll Call Norma Garcia reported absent, but later arrived at 6:30 p.m. D. Approval of Minutes: August 10, 2011; August 30, 2011 161. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Mr. Mendez and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of August 10, 2011 and August 30, 2011 with the revision to the August 10, 2011 minutes. F. Open Communication for Public Comment (moved out of order) The following guests spoke in support of Hannah Pastrano:
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Angela Acosta-Salazar, Gary Mendez, Maria Elena Martinez, Norma Edith
Rio Hondo Community College District REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES – September 14, 2011
Location: Rio Hondo College Board Room 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier CA 90601
Members Present: Maria Elena Martinez, President
Norma Edith García, Vice President (arrived at 6:30 pm) Madeline Shapiro, Clerk
Gary Mendez, Member Angela Acosta Salazar, Member
Julianna Ojeda, Student Member
Members Absent: None Staff Members: Dr. Ted Martinez, Jr., Superintendent/President
Ms. Teresa Dreyfuss, Vice President, Finance & Business Mr. Henry Gee, Vice President, Student Services Marie Eckstrom, Academic Senate President Colin Young, RHCFA President Sandra Rivera, CSEA President
Ms. Sandy Sandello (Recorder)
A. Call to Order (6:00 p.m.) Ms. Martinez called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance Sandra Rivera led the salute to the flag. C. Roll Call
Norma Garcia reported absent, but later arrived at 6:30 p.m. D. Approval of Minutes: August 10, 2011; August 30, 2011
161. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Mr. Mendez and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of August 10, 2011 and August 30, 2011 with the revision to the August 10, 2011 minutes.
F. Open Communication for Public Comment (moved out of order)
The following guests spoke in support of Hannah Pastrano:
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Hannah Pastrano Irinia Preciado Zeus Galindo Phillip Lien Lisa Sandoval Cristela Ruiz Brent Sanchez Anamaria Gonzalez Sandra Rivera Brenda Catarino Ernesto Zumaya Marcus Gomez Linda Gonzalez Denny Guido Rene Tai addressed the Board on Hopes and concerns for the Board. Dr. Adam Wetsman addressed the Board on the Brown Act. John Lautzenhiser addressed the Board on public records. Board President Martinez stated the following:
The Board appreciates the input from the speakers, however, the Board has received advice from counsel about the personnel agenda item and has been thoroughly briefed on the confidential personnel aspect of it. This is a personnel matter, and out of respect for the confidentiality rights of the employee involved, we will make no further comment about it.
BREAK – The Board President recessed the meeting for a ten-minute break.
Whittier Hospital Medical Center, LP Approved the RN Resident Program Education Affiliation Agreement
with AHMC Whittier Hospital Medical Center, LP. The Rio Hondo Community College District – Nursing Program will be responsible for the implementation and orientation of the clinical component of its program at the AHMC Whittier Hospital.
Pacific Northwest Tax School will remit the college’s 30% of the tuition revenue, per student, less any refunds on the 15th of the following month of each month.
5. Contract Renewal – Foster Kinship Care Education (FKCE)
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Approved the contract renewal with the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) who has extended funding for Foster Kinship Care Education (FKCE) for fiscal year 2011- 2012 in the amount of $199,207.00.
6. Contract Renewals – independent Living Program (ILP) and Youth
Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS-ILP)
Approved the contract renewal with the Foundation for California Community Colleges has extended funding for Youth Skills Developing Training Services for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 in the amount of $22,500.00.
7. Acceptance of Donation: 1992 Spartan Fire Truck from County of
Los Angeles Fire Department
The county of Los Angeles has offered a 1992 Spartan Fire Truck #F13430, VIN #4S7PT9L05NC005396 as a donation to the Rio Hondo College Public Safety Department in support of their programs. The estimated value is $24,500.00.
8. Grant Renewals – Student Support Services (SSS) & Upward Bound
(UB) Approved the grant renewals as follows:
a. Student Support Services (SSS) – The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Rio Hondo College (RHC) renewed funding for the SSS Grant in the amount of $247,584.00 for the period from September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012. The purpose of the SSS, a federal Trio program, is to serve and assist low income, first generation and/or disabled college students. The SSS program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students in securing financial aid, completing college requirements, and serves to motivate students towards the successful completion of graduation and/or transfer into four-year postsecondary institutions.
b. Upward Bound (UB) – Rio Hondo College (RHC) has received
notification from the U.S. Department of Education of funding for the UB grant for the amount of $277,141.00 for the period from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012. The purpose of Upward Bound, a federal Trio program, is to identify secondary school students in the RHC District who are low-income and potential first-generation college students and generate the skills and motivation necessary for their success enrolling in and graduating from institutions of postsecondary education.
B. PERSONNEL
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MEJIA, Juan, Sr. Financial Aid Assistant, Financial, Aid, 100%, 12 months, effective August 29, 2011
The following employee is hired in the designated capacity with dedicated funding through June 30, 2012. If continued funding should not be available, 45-day notice shall be served:
LANDEROS, Margarita, Educational Advisor for Destination Early Childhood Education (DECE). Educational Partnerships, 100%, 12 months, effective September 1, 2011
Continued Employment, Regular Classified
The following employee will continue in the designated capacity with dedicated funding through August 31, 2012. If continue funding should not be available, 45-day notice shall be served:
RODRIGUEZ, Gerson, Paraprofessional Tutor, Student Support Services
The following employees will continue in the designated capacity with dedicated funding through September 30, 2012. If continued funding should not be available, 45-day notice shall be served:
AGUILAR, Richard B., Public Safety, FA Training & Operations Specialist, effective July 18, 2011 ARAMBURO, Carlo, Public Safety, FA Training &Operations Specialist, effective July 18, 2011 CARDONA, Carlos, Public Safety, FA Training & Operations Specialist, effective July 18, 2011 CHAVEZ, John Paul, Public Safety, FA Training & Operations Specialist, effective July 18, 2011 CORNEJO, Frank, Public Safety, FA Training & Operations Specialist, effective July 18, 2011 GUZMAN, Eric, Public Safety, FA Training & Operations Specialist, effective July 18, 2011 LOPEZ, Jasmine, Student Activities Assistant, Student Activities, effective September 1, 2011
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PADILLA, Jesus, Public Safety, FA Training & Operations Specialist, effective July 18, 2011 SANCHEZ, Martin, Custodian, Facilities Services, effective September 1, 2011
b. Retirement
REUBEN, Cynthia, Admissions & Records Assistant. Her last day of employment is December 31, 2011
c. Resignation
GARCIA, Vivianna, Children’s Center Aide, Child Development Center. Her last day of employment was August 26, 2011
KATNIK, Jared, Paraprofessional Tutor, Upward Bound/Student Support Services. His last day of employment was September 1, 2011
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
PASTRANO, Hannah, Student Activities Assistant, Student Development. Her last day of employment was August 26, 2011
d. Transfer
TAPIA, Erika, Student Services Assistant, 25%, to Admissions & Records effective September 15, 2011
e. Increase in Assignment CARMONA-HERRERA, Maria, Library/Media Technician, to 100%, 12 months, effective September 1, 2011 YOUNT, Laurie, Library/Media Clerk, to 100%, 12 months, effective September 1, 2011
4. Unrepresented, (AP 7130), 2010-2012
a. Employment
Hourly
BARRERAS, Margali, Tutor II, Basic Sk. KLANDERUND, Keith, Model LEE, Te Wei, Tutor II, Basic Skills LOPEZ, Carlos, Coaching Spec. MINGRINO, David, Model, Arts MORALES, Miriam, Upward Bound QUAN, Jennifer, Tutor II, LAC
Students AGUILAR, Alice, Admissions AGUILAR, Isaac, Comm./Lang. AGUILAR, Stanley, Transfer Center AMEZQUITA, Kevin, Accounting ANGUIANO, Moises, Career Center ARANDA, Jessica, EOPS
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ARRAS. Elaina, Counseling ARROYO, Michelle, MSC BOLDEROFF, Brandon, Arts & Cult. BOLDEROFF, Brenton, Arts & Cultural CALDERON, Martin, Arts & Cultural CALLEJAS, Guisela, Physical Ed. CATANO, Cynthia, Financial Aid CLARK, Jaime, Assessment Ctr. CHAU, Annie, LAC CIMPOAIE, Laura, LAC CORIA, Maricela, LAC De ANDA, Javier, Human Resources ESTRADA, Gilbert, MSC FORFON, Mark, Student Activities GARCIA, Christina, EOPS GARCIA, Gabriel, LAC GOMEZ, Marcus, Assessment Ctr. HAMMOND, Robert, LAC HIDAJAT, Richard, MSC HUITRON, Luis, Arts & Cultural IBANEZ, Joanna, Comm./Lang. INGLE, David, Arts & Cultural
II. PERSONNEL B.3.c. Classified – Resignation (Hannah Pastrano) 163. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee Ojeda and
carried to reject the resignation of Hannah Pastrano and restore employment. Ms. Acosta-Salazar, Ms. Martinez and Ms. Garcia voted no.
164. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Student Trustee
Ojeda and carried for reconsideration of the motion due to confusion. Mr. Mendez voted no.
163. Originally motion was made to reject the resignation and reinstate
employment of Hannah Pastrano. Ms. Acosta-Salazar, Ms. Martinez, and Ms. Garcia voted No; Student Trustee abstained. Motion failed.
165. It was moved by Student Trustee Ojeda, seconded by Ms. Acosta-
Salazar and carried to accept the resignation of Hannah Pastrano. Ms. Shapiro and Mr. Mendez voted no; Student Trustee abstained.
III. ACTION ITEMS A. FINANCE & BUSINESS
1. Public Hearing & Approval of the Proposed 2011-12 Adopted Budget
166. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee Ojeda and carried unanimously to declare the public hearing open at 7:40 p.m. and asked if there was any public comment.
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167. After hearing no comments from the public, it was moved by
Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee Ojeda to close the hearing at 7:42 p.m. and approved the proposed 2011-12 adopted budget.
2. Approval to Lease Xerox Copiers – State of California
168. It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve a new 60-month lease with Xerox piggybacking off the County of Los Angeles, Xerox Master Agreement #3-01-36-0030A and authorized the Administration to sign the appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
3. Amendments 01-California State Preschool Program CSPP-1250
169. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee Ojeda and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve California State Preschool Program Amendment #01 to grant #CSPP-1250 increasing grant for State Preschool in the amount of $13,812.00 and authorized the Administration to sign the appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
4. Revocable Permit and Non-Recorded Easement Agreement –
UNAVCO
170. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded bv Ms. Garcia and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve a new 5-year Revocable Permit and Non-recorded Easement Agreement for a Plate Boundary Observatory and GPS Monitoring Station with UNAVCO and authorized the Administration to execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
5. Administration of Justice Building – Procurement of IT and AV
Systems Equipment
171. It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the award contract for the purchase and installation of Information Technology and Audio Visual Systems equipment for the Administration of Justice Building for a total amount of $496,299.53 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
6. Purchase of an Announcement Sign for the Campus Quad –
Stewart Signs
172. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase from Stewart Signs of Sarasota, FL of an announcement sign for the Campus Quad for a total amount of $35,118.33 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
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7. Approval of Student Services / Student Union Carpet
Procurement – Tandus US LLC
173. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase from Tandus US LLC of carpet for the Student Services and Student Union Buildings for a total amount of $66,476.66 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
8. Engineering for New Water Service to the Science and Applied
Technology Buildings – P2S Engineering, Inc.
174. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Student Trustee Ojeda and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the award of a contract to P2S Engineering, Inc. for the engineering of a new water service to the Science and Applied Technology Buildings in the amount not to exceed $10,500.00 from Bond funds and authorized the Administration to execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
9. Engineering Study of the Heating Hot Water Distribution System –
P2S Engineering, Inc.
175. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the award of a contract to P2S Engineering, Inc. for the engineering study of the heating hot water distribution system in an amount not to exceed $53,706.00 from Bond funds and authorized the Administration to execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
10. Painting of the Gymnasium Interior Walls – Precision Painting
California, Inc.
176. It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the award of a contract to Precision Painting California, Inc. for painting of the gymnasium interior walls an amount not to exceed $6,800.00 from Bond funds and authorized the Administration to execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
11. Administration of Justice Building – Construction Management
Services Agreement Amendment #2 – Del Terra Group
177. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Mr. Mendez and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve an increase to the contract value of Del Terra Group in the amount of $61,728.00 for a total not to exceed an amount of $591,097.00 to be paid from Bond funds and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
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12. Award of Bid #1195 – Administration of Justice Relocation (Moving) Services – Beltmann Group
178. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee
Ojeda and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the award of a contract for Bid #1195 Administration of Justice Relocation (Moving) Services to the Beltmann Group in the amount of $4,603.00 from the Bond funds and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
13. Physical Education and Aquatic Complex – LPA Inc. Contract
Amendment #6
179. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee Ojeda and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees authorize an increase to the contract value of LPA Inc. for additional design services in the amount of $10,870.00 for a revised total contract amount of $2,093,425.00 from State and Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
14. New Water Service for PE Complex Project – San Gabriel Valley
Water Company (SGVWC)
180. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Mr. Mendez, and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the award of a contract to San Gabriel Valley Water Company for installation of a new water service to the PE Complex Project not to exceed $85,900.00 from State / Bond funds and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
181. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve facilities use agreement with Exponent® Failure Analysis Associates and authorized the Administration to sign the appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
16. Addition to Small Project Contract Pool
182. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Garcia and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approves Small Project Contractor Pool listed above and authorized the Administration to negotiate contracts as projects in each trade as identified.
17. Emergency Resolution 091411 – Emergency Repair of the Water
Service to the Science and Applied Technology Buildings
183. It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees declare an emergency authorizing immediate trenching and investigation to
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determine the location of the leak and authorize the Los Angeles County Office of Education Emergency Resolution form to acquire the approval of the Superintendent of schools. Also, it is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the award of a contract with Suttles Plumbing in the amount not to exceed $26,346.13 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
18. Authorization to Create New Fee Structured for Replacing GO RIO
TAP cards
184. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee Ojeda and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees authorize staff to create this new replacement fee structure for GO RIO TAP passes and authorized District staff to implement this fee and inform students appropriately.
19. Administration of Justice Building Furniture Procurement
185. It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase of furniture for the Administration of Justice Building for a total amount of $477,532.82 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
20. Administration of Justice Building – Construction Payment to
Safeco Insurance Company of America
186. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the A.J. construction payment as outlined above and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.
B. PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
1. Approval of Resolution Supporting Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Designations and the Creation of a San Gabriel Mountains National Recreation Area
187. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee
Ojeda and carried unanimously to approve the resolution in support of Wilderness and Wild River Designations for the San Gabriel Mountains.
C. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
1. Curriculum Items
188. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Garcia and carried unanimously to approve the following curriculum items:
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a. New Courses that are Part of an Existing Program The following course has been recommended for inclusion in our offerings and catalog:
Justification: This course will prepare students for entry-level positions within the payroll segment of accounting by equipping them with specialized training in payroll accounting. TCED 070: Foundation Skills for Technical Trades I
Justification: This course is part one of a two-part series of courses designed to assist the student to become more effective and efficient in fundamental skills used in Technical Trades. All of the Rio Hondo CTE Division’s Advisory Committees’ local industry partners have unanimously stated that the topics covered in this course are necessary for use in the career and technical education curriculum.
TCED 080: Foundation Skills for Technical Trades II (Career & Technical Education)
Degree Applicable; (3 Units) Justification: This course is part two of a two-part series of courses designed to assist the student to become more effective and efficient in fundamental skills used in Technical Trades. All of the Rio Hondo CTE Division’s Advisory Committees’ local industry partners have unanimously stated that the topics covered in this course are necessary for use in the career and technical education curriculum.
b. New Program The following certificate has been recommended for inclusion in our offerings and catalog: Certificate of Skill Proficiency – Game Development (15 Units)
c. Program Change
The following degree/certificate has been recommended for inclusion in our offerings and catalog with the following changes: A.S. Degree – Administration of Justice Unit Change: FROM: 27 Units
TO: 24 Units
A.S. Degree – Corrections
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Unit Change: FROM: 27 Units TO: 24 Units
Certificate of Skill Proficiency –Emergency Medical Technician Unit Change: FROM: 7 Units
TO: 8 Units
A.S. Degree– Wildland Fire Technology Unit Change: FROM: 30 Units
TO: 34 Units
Certificate of Achievement – Wildland Fire Technology Unit Change: FROM: 30 Units
TO: 34 Units d. Unit/Hour Change
The following course has been recommended for a unit/hour change to reflect an increase/decrease in course content: ACCT 105 (formerly ACCT 093): Income Tax Accounting Unit Change: FROM: 3 Units (54 Total Lecture Hours) TO: 4 Units (72 Total Lecture Hours) TCED 054: OSHA Workplace Safety II Unit Change: FROM: 2 Units (36 Total Lecture Hours) TO: 4 Units (72 Total Lecture Hours)
e. Deletion from Curriculum
The following course/program has been recommended for deletion from our curriculum: A.A. Degree – Administration of Justice A.A. Degree – Corrections
MUS 112: Concert Band
MUS 126: College Singers
*UC transfer process in progress for courses where applicable. IV. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Building Program
Bond Quarterly Expenditure Report 2. 2012 Institutional Goals and Objectives
V. STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS VI. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR o 11515 S. Colima Road, Whittier, California o 3017 Tyler Avenue
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Pursuant to Section 54956.9
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation (3 Cases)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT o Interim Associate Dean, Academic Affairs (Public Safety)
189. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried to approve the appointment of Interim Associate Dean, Academic Affairs (Public Safety) Don Mason. Ms. Martinez abstained.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Martinez adjourned the meeting in memory of Marsha Antonelli, former Rio Hondo College Foundation Board Member and announced the Date of the next Regular Meeting – October 11, 2011, 2011, 6:00 p.m.