GENERAL MATTERS

Call to Order

Marty Cortez called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Sherryn Marshall led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment and Reports

Public Comment

There were no requests to address the Board.

Staff Representatives
Clare Strom and Sherry Wright reported on the July and August 2006 Staff Council meetings.  Staff Council will be collecting school supplies for AVIVA Children’s Services through August 31. Collection sites are at each campus.

Student Representatives
There was no report.

Faculty Representatives
There was no Faculty Senate report.

Report — Chairperson of the Board

Motion to Authorize Executive Sessions PASSES
Motion No. 6699

Richard Fimbres – M, Brenda Even – S, to authorize an Executive Session of the Board of Governors on September 6, 2006.

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

There was no report.

Report — Pima County Representative to the Arizona Association for District Governing Boards (AADGB)
Mr. Stewart reported that members of the Arizona Community College Association would be meeting to review the Association’s mission and discuss how the organization should work and what its focus should be. He expressed hope that there would be a little less focus on lobbying and more emphasis on education policy, collaboration and sharing best practices. That meeting is scheduled for mid-August.

Chancellor’s Report
Chancellor Flores announced that the College had received a 5-year Title V grant in the amount of $5.4 million for the West and Desert Vista campuses. The West Campus will receive $2.9 million to expand health care programs’ capacity, and the Desert Vista Campus will receive $2.5 million to expand the avionics lab and for equipment.

Chancellor Flores highlighted some of the ballot initiatives that could have an impact on Pima College if passed, specifically, the referendums dealing with Local Property Tax Levies, English as Official Language, Protect Marriage Arizona, and Public Program Eligibility, which will prohibit offering services to undocumented immigrants.

Dr. Flores provided the Board with information on the outcome of the Step Progression Plans, highlighting the number of employees who participated in the program and the types of activities they performed.

Dr. Flores also indicated that the College has engaged NCHEMS (National Center for Higher Education Management Systems) to conduct an independent study to look at the capacity of the state and the county in terms of providing access to baccalaureate degrees. Initial results will be announced in October, with the final report being completed in November. Findings will be related to the Governor and Legislature in December.

Report — Monthly Financial Statements and Current Fiscal Update
Dave Bea reported that College finances continue to be strong, and revenues and expenditures are in line with expectations.  He indicated that the report indicated that the report included the preliminary year-end summary for 05/06, and that adjustments will be made as the audit process proceeds. A team from the Auditor General’s office will be conducting the audit from mid-August through the end of October. Overview of the results of the audit will be presented after the audit is complete.

Information Items

Voluntary Separations from Employment
Student Aide Hires

These items were noted as information items.

Action Items

Approval of Minutes

Motion to Approve Minutes PASSES
Motion No. 6700

Scott Stewart – M, Richard Fimbres – S, to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing, Special Meeting, and Regular Meeting of June 14, 2006.

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. 6701

Scott Stewart – M, Richard Fimbres – S, to approve the Consent Agenda, with addenda to Item 15.1, New Appointments; 15.3, Adjunct Appointments; and 15.4, Temporary Appointments.

Item and Title

15.1     New Appointments

15.2     Administrator Appointments

15.3     Adjunct Faculty Appointments

15.4     Temporary Appointments

15.5     Grant Proposal: Hospital Council of Southern Arizona, Southern Arizona Accelerated Nursing   Program

15.6     Agreement with Central Arizona College

15.7     Intergovernmental Agreement: Pima County Community College District and Arizona K-12       Schools; Teacher Preparation Program (TPP): Intern Certification

15.8     Intergovernmental Agreement: Cisco Networking Academy Program (CNAP) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Curriculum

15.9     Intergovernmental Agreement: Tucson Unified School District (TUSD), Aztec Middle College Program

15.10   Intergovernmental Agreement: Sahuarita Unified School District, Dual Enrollment Program

15.11   Intergovernmental Agreement: Sunnyside Unified School District, Dual Enrollment Program

15.12   Contract: San Miguel High School

15.13   Contract: Altura Communications Phone System and Network Equipment Replacement

15.14   Optional Retirement Plan: Plan Amendment

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

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.