GENERAL MATTERS

Call to Order

Sherryn Marshall called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Board members led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment and Reports

Public Comment

There were no requests to address the Board.

Staff Representatives

Barbara Byrnes and Clare Strom reported on the July 7 and August 4 Staff Council meetings. Staff Council heard reports on activities in the Academic and Student Services areas, plans for All College Day and the College Committee Structure. The HR Liaison Report included information on shift differential pay, life insurance increase, and professional development courses. Staff Council will collect school supplies for AVIVA Children’s Services as this year’s community service project.

At the August 4 Staff Council meeting, staff were given an overview of All College Day activities and information on a proposed Optional Retirement Plan. Jack Redavid also discussed the Step Progression Plans.

Student Representatives

Two new student representatives, Gloria Campos and Paula Cruz, were introduced and welcomed.  Pima College Adult Education will hold the First Generation Graduation on August 12, celebrating the transition of PCAE’s first generation students to Pima Community College.  Some East Campus students attended the 18^th Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in New York. Two German students will be taking classes at Pima and working in the community as part of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program. Students at all the campuses are planning activities for the upcoming year.

Faculty Representatives

There was no Faculty Senate report.

Report — Chairperson of the Board

Motion to Authorize Executive Sessions PASSES
Motion No. 6624

 Brenda Even – M, Scott Stewart – S, to authorize an Executive Session of the Board of Governors on September 14, 2005.

Vote:  All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote.  None were opposed.  Motion carried.

Report — Secretary of the Board

Ms. Cortez welcomed folks back from summer break and vacations and wished everyone well in the upcoming year.

Report — Pima County Representative to the Arizona Association for District Governing Boards (AADGB)
Scott Stewart reported that there is a new executive director for ACCA, Kathy Boyle.

Brenda Even attended the July Joint Conference Committee meeting. The committee is considering various options for making additional baccalaureate degrees available and affordable in the state of Arizona. Recommendations will be presented to the Arizona Board of Regents and the Arizona Community College Association.

Chancellor’s Report
Provost Miles introduced Assistant Vice Chancellor Lynne Wakefield who highlighted the new marketing program. Ms. Wakefield said the focus is on advertising programs and advertising throughout the year with a special effort to reach the Hispanic population.

Chancellor Flores made several announcements:

Senator Knaperak and Representative Gray have scheduled statewide forums to discuss higher education reform. Pima College is hosting a forum at the Community Campus on September 6.

The Governor’s chief advisor on higher education and economic development, Darci Renfro, will be meeting with college administration on September 21 at Pima. One of the issues on the table is access to higher education.

Dr. Flores has been appointed by the Governor to serve on the Governor’s P-20 Council. Members include individuals representing higher education, K-12, as well as the public and private sectors. Dr. Flores is also serving on the Search Committee for the UA President.

Chancellor Flores noted that one of the items on the consent agenda is an IGA with The University of Arizona for a Joint Faculty Appointment Program. This is a new program where one of our economics faculty members will teach at both Pima and the UA for one year. The program will be considered in other disciplines.

Executive Vice Chancellor Charlotte Fugett reviewed the hiring processes for faculty, staff and administrators.

Report — Monthly Financial Statements and Current Fiscal Update

Vice Chancellor Janice Stroh presented the financial statements for the eight-month period from July 1, 2005 through April 30, 2005 and reported that the College is in good financial condition.

The Statement of Net Assets for June 30 presents the audited financial figures for 2004 and preliminary figures for 2005. The annual audit by the State Auditor General has just begun and will be presented in January.

Information Items

Voluntary Separations from Employment

The voluntary separations were noted as information items.

Action Items

Approval of Minutes

Motion to Approve Minutes PASSES
Motion No. 6625

Scott Stewart – M, Marty – S, to approve theminutes of the Public Hearing, Special Meeting and Regular Meeting of June 8, 2005 and the Special Meeting of June 22, 2005.

Vote:  All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote.  None were opposed.  Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

Motion to Approve Consent Agenda PASSES
Motion No. 6626

Scott Stewart – M, Brenda Even – S, to approve the Consent Agenda.

Item and Title

14.1     New Appointments

14.2     Administrator Appointments

14.3     Student Aide Hires

14.4     Temporary Appointments  

14.5     Athletic Coaches’ Compensation   

14.6     Agreement with Central Arizona College

14.7     Agreement with Cochise County Community College District

14.8     Intergovernmental Agreement with the University of Arizona for Joint Faculty     Appointment Program

14.9     Grant Award and Intergovernmental Agreements: United States Department of Education Upward Bound Program

14.10   Grant Award and Intergovernmental Agreements: United States Department of Education Talent Search Program

14.11   Intergovernmental Agreement Extension:  Tucson Unified School District Dual Enrollment Program

14.12   Intergovernmental Agreement Extension:  Fenster School Dual Enrollment Program

14.13   Intergovernmental Agreement Extension:  Marana Unified School District Dual Enrollment Program

14.14   Intergovernmental Agreement Extension:     Amphitheater Unified School District Dual Enrollment Program

14.15   Curriculum Recommendation – New Workforce Program – Process Technician Certificate for Direct Employment

14.16   Lease: Northern Arizona University Second Five-Year Lease Option

14.17   Lease: Public Safety Institute Training Facility

Vote:  All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote.  None were opposed.  Motion carried.

Optional Retirement Plan: Plan Adoption

Executive Vice Chancellor Fugett presented this recommendation to offer an option to the Arizona State Retirement System. Three bids were received in response to an RFP issued by the College. A committee of employees reviewed the proposals and selected TIAA CREF to be the plan administrator. Upon Board approval, a timeline will be developed by TIAA to schedule group and individual education sessions for employees. There will be a 90-day enrollment period for current employees to elect participation in the new plan.

Motion to Approve Optional Retirement Plan: Plan Adoption PASSES

Motion No. 6627

 Scott Stewart – M, Marty Cortez – S, to approve the Optional Retirement Plan: Plan Adoption.

 Vote:  All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote.  None were opposed.  Motion carried.

Sale of Property: 4911 East Broadway, Building E

This recommendation is for general approval to sell the property at 4911 East Broadway at a minimal price of $1,790,000. The Board approved the sale of this building at a special meeting in July, but the buyer backed out. By the Board taking this action, the College will be able to move quickly when a buyer is interested. There is a potential buyer who has qualified for the full loan amount.

Motion to Approve Sale of Property: 4911 East Broadway, Building E PASSES
Motion No. 6627

Marty Cortez – M, Scott Stewart – S, to approve the Sale of Property: 4911 East Broadway, Building E.

Vote:  All Board members present voted “aye” by voice vote.  None were opposed.  Motion carried.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.