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LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRIC BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES " REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Closed Session 4:00 p.m. Public Session 6:00 p.m. Educational Services Center . Board Room 770 Wilshire Boulevard . Los Angeles, California 90017 Ih^-[eg^L'^le^tln/g/.S!: the Bo,?rc) ,of "Trustees of fche Los Angeles Community College" District (LACCD) was called to order at 4:00 p.m. with President Scott'J'. Svonkin presiding. The following members were present: Mike Eng, Mike Fong/ Andra Hoffman, Sydney K. Kamlager,. Ernest H: Moreno, Nancy Pearlman, and'Scott J. Svonkin: Student Trustee Milo Anderson was not present'(arrived at 4:05 p.m.). Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez was present. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES " CLOSED SES AGENDA MATTERS None. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION There being no objection/ the regular meeting recessed to Closed Session in accordance'wjth The Ra[ph M. Brown Act, Government Code sections" 54950 et seq./ and the Educatjpn Code to discuss the mattej-s on the~posted Ciosed Session agenda pursuant to Government Code section 54954.5 (see Attachment A). The regular meeting recessed to Closed Session at 4:04 p.m. (Student Trustee Anderson arrived at 4:05 p.m.) RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting, of the Board of Trustees of the LACCD reconvened at 6:00 p.m. with President'Scott J. Svonkin presiding. On roll call the following members were present: Mike Eng/ Mike Fonq/ Andra Hoffman/ Sydney K. Kamlager/ Ernest H. Moreno/ Nancy Pea'rlman/ and'"ScottJ'. Svonkin. Student Trustee Mllo Anderson was present. Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez was present. Trustee Fong led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION » MARCH 9. 2016 President Svonkin indicated that The Ralph M. Brown Act requires that certain matters determined in Closed Session be-reported out during the public session that follows. Minutes - Regular Meeting _ 1 - 3/9/16 4:00 p.m.

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LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTBOARD OF TRUSTEES

MINUTES " REGULAR MEETING

Wednesday, March 9, 2016Closed Session 4:00 p.m.Public Session 6:00 p.m.

Educational Services Center . Board Room770 Wilshire Boulevard . Los Angeles, California 90017

Ih^-[eg^L'^le^tln/g/.S!: the Bo,?rc) ,of "Trustees of fche Los Angeles CommunityCollege" District (LACCD) was called to order at 4:00 p.m. with President Scott'J'.Svonkin presiding.

The following members were present: Mike Eng, Mike Fong/ Andra Hoffman,Sydney K. Kamlager,. Ernest H: Moreno, Nancy Pearlman, and'Scott J. Svonkin:Student Trustee Milo Anderson was not present'(arrived at 4:05 p.m.).

Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez was present.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES " CLOSED SESSIONAGENDA MATTERS

None.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

There being no objection/ the regular meeting recessed to Closed Session inaccordance'wjth The Ra[ph M. Brown Act, Government Code sections" 54950 etseq./ and the Educatjpn Code to discuss the mattej-s on the~posted Ciosed Sessionagenda pursuant to Government Code section 54954.5 (see Attachment A).

The regular meeting recessed to Closed Session at 4:04 p.m.

(Student Trustee Anderson arrived at 4:05 p.m.)

RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting, of the Board of Trustees of the LACCD reconvened at 6:00p.m. with President'Scott J. Svonkin presiding.

On roll call the following members were present: Mike Eng/ Mike Fonq/ AndraHoffman/ Sydney K. Kamlager/ Ernest H. Moreno/ Nancy Pea'rlman/ and'"ScottJ'.Svonkin. Student Trustee Mllo Anderson was present.

Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez was present.

Trustee Fong led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION » MARCH 9. 2016

President Svonkin indicated that The Ralph M. Brown Act requires that certainmatters determined in Closed Session be-reported out during the public sessionthat follows.

Minutes - Regular Meeting _ 1 - 3/9/16 4:00 p.m.

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The,_Boarc! y,ote(l6 to.l/,,to accept the settlement with Smanian Developmentconcerning the General Classroom and Student Activities Building at West LosAngeles College, Copies of the settlement agreement can be obtained from theInterim General Counsel.

The Board took no further actions in Closed Session that The Ralph M. Brown Actrequires to be reported.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion by Trustee Moreno/ seconded by Trustee Kamiager/ to approve thefollowing minutes:

Special Meeting and CJpsed Session: December 16, 2015Regular Meeting and Closed Session: February 10/2016Regular Meeting and Closed Session: February 24; 2016

Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Anderson)APPROVED: 7 Ayes

REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS ATHE RESOURCE TABLE

The following individuals reported from the Resource Table:

Ms^Joanne Waddeli/ President/ Los Angeles College Faculty Guild/ Loca1521;^ Ms. Velma Butjer/^President/ AFT"CoHege Staff Guild/Local i52YA;and Mr. Donald Gauthier/ President/District Academic Senate.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE COLLEGE PRESIDENTS

Mr. Marvm Martinez/ President/ East Los Angeles Coilege (ELAC)/ announced thaton May 5/_a ribbon cuUing ceremony will be held for'the Student Services andRetention.cente^,.the.camPUS.Studen^Center Bookstore, and the Campus-Quad:He distributed a flyer regarding this event and indicated that a formal invitatFon isto.fo!low:...uHe.indlcated-that\on MaY,5.in celebration of Cincp de Mayo,'thestudents will havejood booths set up starting at 12:15 p.m. in order to raise fundsfor the ASU. He further announced that the ELAC Lady Huskies basketbail teamhas advanced to ^he^tate finals for th^e second consecutive year. He repqrted'thaton March 16, ELAC wiil be visited by the Minister of Education" from'theNetherlands.

Ms. Renee D. Martmez/ President/ Los Angeles City College (LACC)/ announcedthat the Colleajan Times Maaazine_has been_ awarded first place with'special meritby the American Scholastic Press Association. She indicated that the BuMagazine from Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) also received this award.

Dr. Otto W. K. Lee/ President/ Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC)/ announced thatLAHC has_been awarded a Title V grant by the Department of "Education in -theamount.of $2.6 million for five years starting in October. He indicated'that thegrant wjll be used^to expand the Harbor Advantage Program, which is currently afirst-year success program/ into a second-year success program,

&r:.MCIn??_E--.-p,e-,re^--p^s,',den^_LOS ^ng^!es Missi.9n, c.°,!!ege (LAMC)/ announcedthat on March 17, the Valley Economic Alliance will hold an event entitled "TradeX-Trade ConnecF at LAMC/ which will include demonstrations on new innovationsincluding clean technologies. He aiso announced that the J-os Angeles PoficeDepartment wNI be presenting a "Youth Summit" event at LAMC on Saturday/ AprN23, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.MInutes - Regular Meeting - 2- 3/9/16 4:00 p.m.

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Dr. KatMeenF. Burke, President/ LAPC/ announced that LAPC is the 2016 recipientof _^_E^eHenc^ in/Planning: -Making Integrated Planning User-friendly awardfrom the Research and Plannmg (RP) Group.

£r;.l^^P:^?o^e/-.fres-iF[en^ ?-OS.Ange!^s soijtt1west, Cojlege (LASC)/ announcedthat LASC was given a plaque \n_ recognition of the School of Career and TechnicaEducation having received the Green-Honor Award, which is the highest level forgreen buildings.

!!lr:-[:?}J^e!.?^BLJra.n.k<,pl^eslc!en1://..LOSAn9^ie? Trade-Technicai College (LATTC)/reported, that.. on, Apm 4, the. Chinese-Railroad Company will announce itspat:tnershLP-.with J-ATTC to_be the primary training partner for its purple" linecontract that will bring to Los Angeles propulsion/ ligh'ting/ and electricafsystems.

Dr. Erika A. Endrijonas/ President/ Los An^eies Valley College (LAVC)/ announcedthat she wasjnformec[by the San Fernando Valley Business'Journai that the'LAVCCommunity Services Center is one of two finalist's for the commercial real estateawards. s,he ^ndtcated_^t_the awafds ce^ennpny will be held on Tuesday/ March^s^.als?,an20unced^a^APnL14'^yc wi" conduct an official unveiling ofKent TwitchelFs mural entitled "Freeway Lady.

Mr. Robert Sprague, Jnterim President/ West Los Angeles (WLAC)/ reported thaton,.saturday'-March.5;,.WLAC host:ecr<Beyond the Bdl.'" an event at 'which highschool students from, the Los Angeles Unified School District could celebrate tRearts with dancing/ theater/ singfng/ and musica! performance workshops. Heindicated that following this event/ 500 students'were selected to attend anorientation on a computer science program In cyber security training. He alsoannounced that on March 9/ WLAC hosted an event entitled the "BriflTant SunsetChorus Festival/ which was three groups of Chinese dancers along with two'choirsfrom the First Baptist Church performing. He further announced that on March 10at WLAC/.DayLCL.G?ldbiatt/.P-ublisher_ of The Ball is Round: A Giobai History ofSoccer,_wi!i conduct a discussion regarding this topic._ ,He also announced that onMarch 9 and 10, the Sam Senev Family'Trust is'holding orientation sessions toprepare a group of students to take a field trip to Maxwell Air Force Base inAlabama tp-see the Wright Brothers Park/ the Tuskegee Airmen National HistoricSite/ and the Rosa Parks'Library and Museum.

PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS

0 ral Presentations

President Svonkin read the cautionary language for speakers and their personaresponsibility and/ potentially/ personal liability Tor defamatory remarks.

Scheduled speaker Mr. Bryant Woodert was not present.

Proposed Actions

None.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - MULTIPLE AGENDA MATTERS

None.* * *

There being no objection/ President Svonkin indicated that the Board meetingwould be adjourned in the memory of Mr Hachem Awad/ a student at LAHC/ wholost his life in a car accident on March 4. He requested a moment of silence.Minutes - Regular Meeting - 3- 3/9/16 4:00 p.m.

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RECESS TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

There being no objection/ the regular meeting recessed to the Committee of theWhole at 6:19 p.m.

President Svonkin relinquished the gavel to Vice President Eng to chair theCommittee of the Whole.

The following members were present: Mike Eng/ Mike Fong/ Andra Hoffman/Sydney K. Kamlager.Ernest H; Moreno, Nancy Pearlman, and-Scott J. Svonkin:Student Trustee Mllo Anderson was present.

Public Speakers

None.

Presentation/Reports

® Professional Development: Moving the Needle on Student Success

A document entitled "Professionai Development: Moving the Needle on StudentSuccess" was distributed.

VJce presjden^E^^md^te^thftJJ'le^Purpose of the presentation is to highlight^?"Y!CLOU^.P^fe^!5)n^i^e^L9Pm^Land..^rainin^/.OPPOr^nit^s/for-^^members'.Deans'and other senior staff members. 'He -introduced the followingpresenters:

5f:^IJ?er^^-R-o?T1a/n/..vf5e^:h?nceilor/. tlum^n ^sources; Ms.Lourdes Brent/DjsMrt Academic Senate Professional Development College Coordinatol-^Dr;Richard Mpyer, Vice President; and Dr. ' Linda Rose/ Director/" UCLAEducational Leadership Program.

Dr. Roman gaye_ a_ Powerpoint presentation and discussed the document withrespect to ACQC Standard HI A. 14., which spedficaily addresses professionaldevelopment. He introduced Mr, Donald Gauthier/ President/ District AcademicSenate.

Mr. Gautier introduced Ms. Brent/ EOP&S Counselor, LATTC/ and member of theDistrict Academic Senate.

Ms. Brent continued the Powerpoint presentation and discussed the document withrespect to the District Academic Senate p,rofessionalD,eveJ9pment College (PDC)/the PDC mission statement/ the PDC/s alignment with District and State vqoa^addressing, challenges to student, success, faculty professional developmentba<:ted! ^^et^atimofv PDC:bene 5^^^ organization;nstructional delivery/ and what/s happening and what's planned.

Dr. Moyer continued the Powerpoint presentation and discussed the document withrespect to_the_Deans Academy, outcomes of the Academy, Academy components,and assessment.

Minutes - Regular Meeting .4- 3/9/16 4:00 p.m.

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Dr. Rose continued the Powerpoint presentation and discussed the document withrespect to the UCLA Educational Leaders^ Program (ELP);the-LACCD-Pre^entsAcademy-which is acohort"^sed transformatfonal fraining program for sen ior-!eyd,adm.inistrators-asP.":in9..to ^become community college presidents," programlearning outcomes/ and'assessments,

Dr. Roman conduded the Powerpoint presentation and discussed the documentwith respect to classified professional development.

A question and answer session was conducted regarding the presentation.

yi?e.pre^Ld.erlt En_g rec!uested th9t a progress report be presented to the Board at afulu.re-Board-Tee.tin?-,re9a:din9 the 'Professional Development" program,'' thatLnf?rmatiorLbe proyidedj:<the Boardwith. respect ,to, any impact on the' budgetlfthis program is expanded, that a timeline be provided to'theBoardasto wheFTtheProgress.reP.ort-wiLbe.Presented',.and that:' a timeline also be provided"to' theBoard with respect to the proposal for classified staff professional developmentOther Business

None.

Adi'ournment

There beingijio objection/ Vice President Eng adjourned the Committee of theWhole at 7:17 p.m.

Vice President Eng relinquished the gavel to President Svonkin.

RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting^ of the ^Board of Trustees of the LACCD reconvened at 7:18p.m. with President Scott J. Svonkin presiding.

Ih^oi;19}wi?^J^ITIber,svv fe..pr. ;sent: .^ike EQ9/ ,Mike Fong/ Andra Hoffman/Sydney K. Kamlager,_ Ernest H: Moreno, Nancy Pearlman, and'Scott J. Svonkin:Student Trustee Milo Anderson was present.

Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez was present.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BOARD

Reports of Standing and Special Committees

Student Trustee Anderson reported on the Student Affairs Committee meeting ofFebruary 19.

Trustee Hoffman reported on the Legislative & Public Affairs Committee meeting ofFebruary 24.

Trustee Fong reported on the Institutional Effectiveness & Student SuccessCommittee meeting of February 24.

Trystee..Kamla9er rePorted on the Budget & Finance Committee meeting ofFebruary 24.

Trustee Morero reported on the Facilities Master Planning & Oversight Committeemeeting of February 24.

Minutes ~ Reguiar Meeting -5- 3/9/16 4:00 p.m.

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Proposed Actions

TJ?S:J<?llo^J?^/?S'°.ni-^m^i ^n?Ld^ed...a5_a J??-rt as.if,fully se!: f9[?h hereto andcertme!:i.c:clPie^.ofLwhic,h ^ii1 be.on file Jn t!te 6ffice of the Board of Trustees'/'werepresented by the Board of Trustees and action taken as indicated.

Corn. No. BT1. Resolution - District Classified Employees Retirement

Motion by Trustee Peariman/ seconded by Trustee Eng/ to adopt Corn. No. BT1. asfollows:

WHEREAS/ The c[3ssified empioyees^ identified below have been employedwith_the j-os Angeles Community College District for"manyyears; and

WHEREAS/ The cjsss^ed ^mp!o_yeeshave contributed significantiy towardproviding the highest quality of services to our students andthe.Pl^onJ)ehalf of,the Los Angeles Community- CollegeDistrict; now/ therefore/ be it

RESOLVED/ That the Personnel Commission and the Board of Trustees ofthe,_LPS. AngeLes-,c.ommunity.,.colle9e. .Pistrirt do^heTebycommend the empioyees for'their contributions and extendbest wishes in their retirement.

SUMMARY OF RETIRED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

Yearsof Retirement<t

Last FirstJob Classificatio n Service Location DateName Name

Hoult Elizabeth Admissions & Records 41 Valley 12/1/2015Evaluation Technician

Kinzef Dean Lead Eiecfcrician 41 Pierce 2/1/2016

Instructional AssistantMotonaga Linda 40 City 2/6/2016CAOT

Computer & NetworkPham Thuychau 27 West 2/9/2016Support SpecialistTradeWilliams Lawrence Custodian 22 2/2/2016

TechnicaPhysical Education/AthleticsHofmes Darry 21 Southwest 2/4/2016Facilities Assistant(M)

Half Lynda Financial Aid Manager 20 Southwest 2/4/2016

Gallego Josephine Financial Aid Technician 10 Valley 1/30/2016

President Svonkin expressed his appreciation to the employees for their service.

ADOPTED: 7 Ayes

Minutes - Reguiar Meeting -6- 3/9/16 4:00 p.m.

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Corn. No. BT2. Resolution - Child A.buseJ^revention Month

Motion by Trustee Fong/ seconded by Trustee Moreno/ to adopt Corn. No. BT2. asfollows:

The_following resolution is presented by Board Members Svonkin, Eng, andFong:

WHEREAS/ April has been designated "Child Abuse Prevention Month/'It serves as a reminder that we should never relax "ourvigilance in the fight against child abuse-one of the mosttragic criminal justice and social issues of our time; and

WHEREAS/ For.the_p51st.se,veral .Year?/ the, ^Jue ribbon has been widelyrecognized as the nafc'lona!'symbol of child abuse awareness.The movement began in 1989, when a concerned grandmothertook.a stand against child'abuse after the "death'of" "hergrandson; and

WHEREAS/ Child abuse remains a serious and growing problem. Morethan three million suspected cases of child abuse and neglectare_ reported each year, and many, many more go unreported;It [s extremely important for the public to know'that everyonecan do something" to help prevent child abuse. We should'aiknow the warning signs and how to report a suspected "case;and

WHEREAS/ cjnild-apuse. is_a_,tra9^dy that comes in a variety of formsP-hy?lc^l aJ?.d-eTotk?na!,.pain/ sexual abuse, and negiect and isfound in all cultural, ethnic; occupational,'and socio-economicgroups; now/ therefore/ be ft

RESOLVED/ Thf;tJ:he,Bp^d of Trustees of the Los Angeies Communitycone9e.District herebY, encourages every person to increase^heir_awareness of child abuse and work to put a stop to'thesehorrendous crimes, by sending .the message/that-abuse "ofchildren^wiHjiot: be tolerated, by learning sofrfething abouYchildabuse, and by sharing with others what-you have leamed;'andbe it further

RESOLVED/ That: the^ Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles CommunityCollege District hereby encourages the spirit of the blue ribbonby wearing one and to support child abuse prevention activitiesn our colleges and communities.

5tudenLTrustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Anderson)ADOPTED: 7 Ayes

Corn. No. BT3. Resoiution - Day of Remembrance: Armenian.Genodde

Motion by Trustee Moreno/ seconded by Trustee Hoffman/ to adopt Corn. No. BT3.as follows:

TheJoiLowin9 resolution is presented by Board Members Svonkin, Eng, andHoffman:

WHEREAS/ In the early part of the twentieth century/ a systematicdestruction p_f,thousa_nds_of^ArmenJancomm'unities;_-throughmassacres and death marches in which some 1.'5 million

Minutes ~ Regular Meeting - 7- 3/9/16 4:00 p.m.

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Armenians perished and hundreds of thousands more wereuprooted from their homes and ancient homeland/ was carriedout from 1915 to 1923; and

WHEREAS/ Any such systematic destruction of a culture must beremembered and acknowledged in the hope of preventing alsuch events in the future; now/ therefore/ be it

RESOLVED/ ^hf;tjjne^j30ardofjnjs1tees\ of the Los Angeles Community9?!ie^_I?lsJ:.ric-t-t?ei'ebY,,de^g.nate_SA£ril 24 9f e9c.llY?ar a?J1P-ayof _ Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide of 1915 to 1923-and be It further

RESOLVED/ That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles CommunityCollege District hereby encourages the colleges and all of theemployees and students to commemorate this historic tragedyand to learn from it.

student,Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Anderson)ADOPTED: 7 Ayes

Corn. No. BT4. Resolution - Cesa_r,E,,Chavez

Motion by Trustee Eng/ seconded by Trustee Moreno/ to adopt Corn. No. BT4. asfollows:

Th_e_following resolution is presented by Board Members Svonkin, Eng, andMoreno:

WHEREAS/ March,,31_.has,,b^en, designated as a day of honorcommemorating the birthday of Cesar Chavez; and

WHEREAS/ ce^aj.'_9h^Ye^ .foul^e<? the ,united, Far'i^i Workers Union (UFW)and^dedicated his life to making a better world for migrant'farmworkers; and

WHEREAS/ The united farm worker of the UFW has become part of theh!storL,°LAmeriCTnJab5r- ^hrouc[hJts,str^les: :for -basicworkers' rights in Caiifornia's fields ind vineyards; and

WHEREAS/ Cesar Chavez was a nonviolent human being who would fast inorder to inspire members of the UFW to commit themselves tononviolence in their struggle to wm r^c09n!t!on andI justice andto focus the world's att'ehfcion on the suffering that migrantfarm workers had endured for many generations^ and

WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez was a labor leader who represented a unioncomposed of a multicultural constituency of rank-and-fileworkers; now/ fcherefore/ be it

RESOLVED/ J^hat the^ Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles CommunityCollege District hereby honors Cesar Chavez as a national civirights leader who worked against poverty and injustice; and beit "further

Minutes - Regular Meeting -8- 3/9/16 4:00 p.m,

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RESOLVED/ Th,a^the_l-os Angeies Community Coifege District joins incelebrating the many accomplishments of Cesar Chavez thatstand_as-an example to all people who struggle for'soda Ijustice and nonviolent change.

Student_Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Anderson)ADOPTED: 7 Ayes

Corn. No. BT5. Board Travel Authorizations/Ratification

Motion by Trustee Moreno/ seconded by Trustee Kamlager/ to adopt Corn. No.BT5.

ADOPTED: 7 Ayes

Corn, No. BT6. Student Board Member Absence Ratification

Motion by Trustee Hoffman/ seconded by Trustee Fong/ to adopt Corn. No. BT6.

ADOPTED: 7 Ayes

President Svonkin reported that he/ Trustees Eng/ Fong/ and Hoffman/ andChancellor Rod nguez will be,visiting Washington, DC on-March 16 and 17 toc!!?CLi£i?.-t!1? F!,?^siyity^c5f-a sta^ Cojiege Promise Act with representatives of 20 to30, college, districts ; from California and members of the administration. "Heln-d.l^t?^^^^^!L^J:fa^ei![l?...t^-Nevy York city in April-to meeT'with theCollege Campaign's National Advisory Board.

REPORTS FROM THE CHANCELLOR AND COLLEGE PRESIDENTS

Report from the Chancellor Reaardinci Activities or Pending Issues in the District

Chancellor Rodriguez reported that members of the Accrediting Commission forcommumtyandx'nior.col!e9es^ACCJC) Te?m ^v? been yisiting^he nine-collegesand theJducationaiserYlces-centersince March 7 in order to 6ffer their supportand guidance with respect to accreditation standards,

?-h.?2?5?!!?[ £?^ri9i^z. r^l?S?ed.>.th?.t_ <?_uring t.he vis!^ tio Washington/ DC/ the^t-T§e.riLf^T-:^ -LA-(E?-D-yv-iil.-als?. ^e..meetinj w^ k?y federa'1 officjals whosupport the District's grants process as a means of raising funds for the colleges.

c>h.anc^Jlor-??.clt2gLi?.z,e-x&ressJsd *?,is 3PP^<:)ation to Dr. _Mpnte Perez for agreeing tocha.ir_the search-committee for the presidency of WLAC. He announced that" onApril 2, a fundraiser wjll be hosted by,the LACCD Foundation and_a_nonprofit g7oupfor the purpose of raising funds for scholarships for deserving LACCD "students.CONSENT CALENDAR

Matters Requiring a Maioritv_Vote

Motion by Trustee Kamlager/ seconded by Trustee Moreno, to adopt the ConsentCalendar as amended for Matters Requiring a Majority Vote.

Corn. No. BF1. Ratify Budget Revisions and ADpropriation Transfers

Corn, No. BSD1. Ratify Business Services Actions

President Svonkin noted the following revision:

Minutes"- Regular Meeting -9- 3/9/16 4:00 p.m.

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L. SERVICE AGREEMENTS

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4500222334 tb^ Harbor. Agreement with South Bay Center forCounselingTcTrecr-uit and. provide support services to 56Workforce Innovation and 'Opportunify Act eligible youth<???,£L17~?_4 who reside in the City of Los Angeies andseeking to receive , high school .diploma, high Schoolequiyarency or employment as allowed by the HarborYSUthsource.ProgramXant during_the period November 1,2015 to June 30/~ 2016'; inclusive. Total cost: $80.000.

Corn. No. BSD2, Approve Business Services Actions

President Svonkin noted the following revision:» »

III. RATIFY FOUNDATION AGREEMENT

Withdrawn.

Corn. No. FPD1. Approve Facilities Pianning and Development Report

Corn. No. FPD2. Authorize Master Procurement and Service Agreements

Corn. No. FPD3. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Implementation of Deslan-BuildSystem of frolect DeliverY for the School of,Math and Sdence at Los AngelesSouthwest Cotieae: RatifvJna Request for Ouaiifications and Proposal ProcessT andAufchorizinq the Award of a Deslan-Buiid Agreement

Corn. Nq.J:TO4. Adopt^ Resolution Approving the Second Addendum to West LosCoiieae 2005 Fadiities Master PlarTFina I Environmenta! Impact Report and'26~10SyppTemental Environmental ImpacTReport.and Adopt Resolution Approving-the2013 West Los Angeles College MasterPlan JJfidate .

Corn. No. HRD1. Personnel Services.EQUtine Actions

Corn. No. HRD2. Employment Actions Regardina Academic Employees

President Svonkin noted the following revisions:a . *

II. MARCH __15 NOTICE REGARDING NON-RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FORFIRST-YEAR PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES

a .

D. ^°p^ ^.eclslon^° not enter into a controct for the followingacQdciTtic year foB" fiir'st year -proEsationory employee EN?:9^???^ ?^ Sl_9ncc!.^0 ir°? ^n9c]cs Jr9dc Technical CoUcgepursuant to Education Code section 87W&;

Withdrawn.

Minutes - Reguiar Meeting -10- 3/9/16 4:00 p.m,

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III. MARCH 15 NOTICE REGARDING ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR

Aythorize and direct the Chancellor to issue a March 15th notice to ENW53^§05955^n__academic .administrator .assigned to::East- LosAn9des co"e9,e'Jnformin9..the.indi.Yidual that he/she will; not ~beretamed in his7her current-administrative assignment beyond June 30,2016.

Corn. No. ISD1. Approve New Educationa! Courses and Programs

Corn. No. PC1, Personnel Commission Actio n s

Correspondence

The Student Trustee's vote did not apply to HRD1./ HRD2./ PC1./ and theCorrespondence.

(Trustee Hoffman left at 7:43 p.m.)

Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Anderson)ADOPTED AS AMENDED': 6 Ayes 'Absent: Trustee Hoffman

(Trustee Hoffman returned at 7:44 p,m.)

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CHANCELLOR

General Matters

. Public Hearing to Adopt a Resolution to Convey to the City of Los Anqeles anEasement at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

President ^ Syon kin dedared_ the, public_hearing^ open to^adopt a Resolution toConvey to the City of Los Angeles an Easement at Los Angeles Trade-TechnJcaCollege.

Public Speakers

None.

President Svonkin declared the public hearing dosed.

T!1S^llo^J[?^-a^fon^^m^. ^nsid^ed.a?..a 5?.rt asjf,fully se?: f9c?h hereto andcertified copies, of which will be on file.in the Office of the Board of Trustees^werepresented by Chancellor Rodriguez and action taken as indicated.

Corn. No. FPD5. ^ Adopt _a Resolutjon tojCqnvev to the Citv of Los Anaeies anEasement at Los Angeles Trade-TechnicaT-Colleqe

Motion by Trustee Moreno/ seconded by Trustee Kamfager/ to adopt Corn. No.FPD5.

student.rrustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Anderson)ADOPTED: 7 Ayes

Minutes - Regular Meeting -11- 3/9/16 4:00 p.m.

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Corn. No. CH1. Amend Board Rule Chapter VIL Article IX

Motion by Trustee Moreno/ seconded by Trustee Kamiager/ to adopt Corn. No.CH1.

Student_Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Anderson)ADOPTED: 7 Ayes

Corn, No. CH2. Amend Board Rules, Chapter 11 Article X ~ Student TrusteeElection Procedures

Motion by Trustee Hoffman, seconded by Trustee Kamiager/ to adopt Corn. No.CH2.

Studentjrustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Anderson)ADOPTED: 7 Ayes

Corn. _No. CH3. Amend Board Rules, Chapter XV - Prohibited DiscriminationUnlawful Harassment, and SexuaF Misconduct (Title IX}

Motion by Trustee Kamlager/ seconded by Trustee Moreno/ to adopt Corn, No.CH3.

Student^Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Anderson)ADOPTED: 7 Ayes

Corn. No. CH4. Appointment of the Vice Chancellor of Finance and ResourceDevelopment

Motion by Trustee Kamlager/ seconded by Trustee Fong/ to adopt Corn. No. CH4.

ADOPTED: 7 Ayes

Chanceilor Rpdnguez introduced Dr. Robert Miller/ the incoming Vice Chancellor ofFinance and Resource Development, and congratulated Dr. Miller on'hisappointment.

Dr, Miller expressed his appreciation for the appointment and indicated that helooks forward to working with the College Presidents and his colleagues'at'theEducational Services Center.

Corn. J\lo.CH5__Resp[ution^- Exception to the 180-Dav Wait Period GovernmentCode Sections 7522.56 and 212 24

Motion by Trustee Eng, seconded by Trustee Kamiager/ to adopt Corn. No. CH5.

Student_Trus_tee Advisory Vote: Aye (Anderson)ADOPTED: 7 Ayes

Matters Requiring a Super MaioritvVote

None.

NOTICE REPORTS AND INFORMATZVES

Corn. No. BF/A. [Informativel 2015-2016 Second Quarter Financia! Status Report

Minutes - Regular Meeting -12- 3/9/16 4:00 p.m.

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Corn. No. ISD/A. flnformativel Notification of Out-of-State Student Trave

Presented by Chancellor Rodriguez.* * *

Th?re b_ m@-no,P_bJ?ctJPn/.pre?iden^ sv9n,kin allowed Mr. Bryant Woodert/ who wasnot present earlier in the meeting/ to address the Board at this time.

PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS

Ora! Presentations

p-r?.slde.n^^v°Jn.l<Ln .r??d;-^h?,.cautionarYJa,rWaSe for,speakers and their personalresponsibility and/ potentially/ personal liability Tor defamatory remarks.

Mr. Bryant Woodert addressed the Board regarding his efforts to resolve variousstudent issues.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ZNDICATIONS OF FUTURE PROPOSED ACTIONS BYMEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

None.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no objection/ the reguiar meeting was adjourned In the memory of Mr.Hachem Awad at 7:53 p.m.

FRANCISCO C. RODRIGUEZChancellor and Secretary of the Board of Trustees

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By: :^i^-<^ f^>^-^1r^

Laurie GreenAssistant Secretary to the Board

APPROVED BY THE BOARD j£)F TRUSTEES:

Scott J. SvonkinPresident of the Board

Date April 13, 2016

Minutes - Reguiar Meeting -13- 3/9/16 4:00 p,m,

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CLOSED SESSIONWednesday, March 9, 2016

Educational Services CenterHearing Room - First Floor

770 Wiishire BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90017

Public Employee Evaluation*

(pursuant to Government Code section 54957)

A. Position: Chancellor

II. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Charges/Complaints(pursuant to Government Code section 54957)

III. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation(pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1))

A. Norma Reyes v. LACCD and Femando Sosa

B. Deonte WiHiams v. LACCD

c. Elizabeth Oved v. LACCD

IV. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation(pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1))

A. Potential litigation - 3 matters

V. Conference with Legal Counsel " Anticipated Litigation(pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(2))

A. Proposed settlement with Sinanian Development, Inc. relating to projectsat West Los Angeles College and Pierce College

B. Claim for professional services rendered at the Educational ServicesCenter