Yosemite Community College District

District Council Meeting Minutes

Gene Bianchi Community Center, Conference Room 1 April 22, 2015

Members Present: Debra Bolter, Baljinder Gill, Ted Hamilton, Dorothy Pimentel, Joan Smith, James Todd, Joan Van Kuren Members Absent: Angela Fairchilds, Jill Stearns, Andrew Campbell, Gene Womble Other’s Present: Marc Beam, John Black, Coni Chavez, Marty Gang, Gina Leguria, Sarah Schrader, Teresa Scott, Brenda Thames, Graciela Molina (recorder) Meeting called to order at 2:56 p.m. in Oakdale at the Gene Bianchi Community Center, Conference Room 1. 1. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of March 25, 2015

A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 25, 2105, was made by Ted Hamilton and seconded by Baljinder Gill. District Council members approved the minutes with a vote all in favor. Ayes: Debra Bolter, Baljinder Gill, Ted Hamilton, Dorothy Pimentel, Joan Smith,

James Todd, Joan Van Kuren Nayes: None

2. YCCD Core Values & Guiding Principles As part of the agenda packet, DC members were provided the Top Core Values and Guiding Principles that resulted from the March 25, 2015, DC meeting discussion. The results will be used as we continue the YCCD Strategic Planning Process.

3. Classified Leadership Training (May 14)

Chancellor Joan Smith informed DC members that a Classified Leadership Training is scheduled for May 14, 2015. Managers are encouraged to invite their staff to participate. Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Gina Leguria reported that shifts have been adjusted in order for staff to attend the classified leadership training; transportation will be provided from MJC to Oakdale in light of the challenges the facility poses with parking.

4. IT Update

Assistant Vice Chancellor Marty Gang reported on the Office 365 migration. IT is working on an institutional portal; more information forthcoming in six months.

5. HR Update

a. Intro John Black – Director of District Security, Compliance & Emergency Preparedness John Black was introduced and provided a brief introduction of his employment background.

b. Title IX Update – YCCD is working towards getting components in place to meet the July 1st deadline for Title IX updates.

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c. Negotiations Update – Negotiations sun shined articles last month. YFA is on a hiatus and will not meet again until mid-July to discuss compensation. CSEA asked for dates for negotiations meetings, likely to begin the latter half of May.

d. Benefits Update – The Benefits Committee met yesterday, unanimously agreed to move forward with SISC and discussed various plans. Committee recommendations will be forwarded to negotiations, looking at expanding offerings. The committee’s goal is to present details at both In Service and Institute days in order to provide education regarding the richness and values of the various plans. Wellness plans and programs are being addressed; SISC has plans that we have used and the Benefits Committee is exploring how to better use these.

e. Classified leadership training – (refer to agenda Item #3)

6. Policy Update Interim District Director of Public Affairs Coni Chavez reviewed Policies: 3310-Records Retention and Destruction, 3540-Sexual and Other Assaults on Campus, 5050-Student Success and Support Program, 7150-Evaluation, 7380-Retiree Health Benefits: Academic Employees, and deletion of Policy 7-8045 replaced by Policy 7150 previously mentioned. DC suggested policies move forward including any changes provided at the Policy and Procedure committee that met early in the day.

7. Other Business

Fiscal Services Update

Executive Vice Chancellor Teresa Scott provided a Fiscal Services Update. The District is waiting for the May Revise to know more about the COLA, Growth funding rates (2.5/3% for next year), and $125 million dollars. It was reported that budget forums will be held at the college in the Fall. In addition, Teresa Scott provided an update on FTES.

Accreditation

There is an emphasis on the collaboration of eLumen (SLO’s) within the District; we are aligning and approaching ways to do program review and assessment. Discussion ensued regarding curriculum.

8. Next Meeting

The next meeting of the District Council is to be determined.

The District Council meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.