GENERAL MATTERS

Call to Order

Richard Fimbres called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Brenda Even led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment and Reports

Public Comment

Christina Felix, representing the PCC interpreter pool, addressed the Board and thanked them for their willingness to revisit the issue of sign language. She urged that the Board consider the recommendations proposed by the interpreters in their November report to address the shortage of interpreters.

Staff Representatives

Clare Strom reported on the January 5 Staff Council meeting. Newly elected officers were introduced. Dr. Suzanne Miles provided updates on All Faculty Day, the Faculty Mentoring program, and financial aid process changes. Chancellor Flores gave a legislative update and answered questions regarding lagging enrollment. Vice Chancellor Fugett thanked the staff who worked over the winter break, talked about the change in the minimum wage, and announced that the Meet & Confer teams and the Benefits Work Groups will begin meeting soon.

Staff Council expressed concerns regarding the impact of Proposition 300 and the bilingual pay stipend. They also discussed the need to have a plan for alternate routes once the I-10 construction begins.

Student Representatives

Carlos Tapia and Christian Tapia reported on the success of students’ activities during the holidays and plans for welcome back activities at each of the campuses.

Faculty Representatives

Jack Mertes reported on the December 1 meeting of the Faculty Senate.  Robin Steinberg gave the PCCEA report, which included the names of the members of the Meet & Confer teams. Stan Steinman gave the Provost’s report; Tom Tomasky reported for Chancellor Flores. During open forum, the Senate discussed the protocol for reviewing SPGs, regs and policies.

Report — Chairperson of the Board

Mr. Fimbres announced that at the Annual Meeting Marty Cortez and Vikki Marshall had been sworn in to begin their new terms. He also reported the results of the officer elections: Richard Fimbres, chair; Scott Stewart, secretary; Scott Stewart, AADGB rep until July. Brenda Even, Alternate AADGB Rep until July, when she will become AADGB rep with Scott Stewart as alternate.

Motion to Authorize Executive Sessions PASSES
Motion No. 6720

Brenda Even – M, Scott Stewart – S, to authorize an Executive Session of the Board of Governors on February 7, 2007.

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

Report — Secretary of the Board
There was no report.

Report — Pima County Representative to the Arizona Association for District Governing Boards (AADGB)
Mr. Stewart reported that ACCA had gotten an early start lobbying the Legislature, pushing for differential state aid for occupational ed programs, and money for workforce development and scholarships. He said the JLBC and Governor’s budgets show no increase for community colleges.

Dr. Even reported that at the December meeting of the Joint Conference Committee Dr. Flores gave a report with regard to NCHEMS. The next meeting is scheduled for early March.

Chancellor’s Report
Chancellor Flores introduced Michael Racy, who talked about the current legislative session, the various legislative committees and the leadership of those committees. Mr. Racy indicated that Jennifer Burns and Tom O’Halleran are chairing the House and Senate Higher Education committees respectively, and this year there are many opportunities for analysis and reform of higher education. Among the probable topics are reinstituting some form of coordinating community college board, rescheduling formula for universities and community colleges, expanding degree opportunities.

Chancellor Flores congratulated Dr. Richard Durán on his selection as president of Oxnard Community College in the Ventura County Community College District, California.

Chancellor Flores made several announcements about upcoming events, including All Faculty Day, the ACCA legislative breakfast, and the National Legislative Summit in Washington, DC, February 11-14.

Dr. Flores announced that a public forum is scheduled for February 13 as part of the nursing program’s upcoming accreditation visit. The public is invited to attend and comment on the nursing program.

Report — Monthly Financial Statements and Current Fiscal Update
David Bea presented the financial statements through November 2006 and noted that they reflect normal activity for the timeframe. He noted that the year continues to progress as expected with an increase in net assets through the end of month. Expenditures also are in line with budget expenditures.

Dr. Bea also reviewed the financial statement for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.  Copies of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report were provided to the Board.  The report indicates solid operational performance, consistent with expectations, reduced long-term liabilities due to retirement of debt, and net increase in cash and cash equivalents.

Information Items

Voluntary Separations from Employment

Student Aide Hires

Unclassified Pay Rates and Arizona Minimum Wage Rates

Grade Policy Change – Second Reading

These items were noted as information items.

Action Items

Approval of Minutes

Motion to Approve Minutes PASSES
Motion No. 6721

Marty Cortez – M, Scott Stewart – S, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 8, 2006.

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

Consent Agenda

Mr. Fimbres asked that Item 17.8, be pulled and voted on separately.

Mr. Stewart noted that the agreement with Raytheon Missile Systems, Item 17.15, Raytheon Missile Systems, Career Enrichment Program, was in a different department from his and did not cause a conflict of interest.

Regarding Item 17.21, Dr. Flores indicated that this recommendation is to extend a contract with Carondelet Health Network, similar to the contract with Tucson Medical Center. This addendum will provide a nursing program for 60 additional students in 2007.

Motion to Approve Consent Agenda PASSES
Motion No. 6722

Brenda Even – M, Scott Stewart – S, to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 17.1- 17.21, minus Item 17.8, Grant Proposal and Governmental Agreement: Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, DUI Enforcement Task Force Deployments – 2006-2007.  Addenda to Items 17.1, New Appointments; 17.2, Adjunct Faculty Appointments; 17.3, Temporary Appointments and 17.4, Administrator Contracts were noted and included in the vote.

Item and Title

17.1     New Appointments

17.2     Adjunct Faculty Appointments

17.3     Temporary Appointments

17.4     Administrator Contracts

17.5     Unclassified Pay Rates for Temporary Sign Language Interpreters

17.6     Grant Award and Intergovernmental Agreements: Arizona Department of Education, Pima County Literacy Collaboration – Community Campus

17.7     Grant Proposal: Arizona Department of Education Adult Secondary Education Reframing Pilot: GED Plus – Community Campus

17.9     Grant Proposal and Intergovernmental Agreements: United States Department of Education, Veterans Upward Bound Program:  Community Campus

17.10   Grant Proposal and Intergovernmental Agreements: United States Department of Education, Upward Bound Program – Desert Vista Campus

17.11   Grant Proposal and Intergovernmental Agreements: United States Department of Education, Upward Bound Program: UB³ – Downtown Campus

17.12   Grant Proposal and Intergovernmental Agreements:  United States Department of Education, Upward Bound Program – East Campus

17.13   Grant Proposal and Intergovernmental Agreements: U.S. Department of Education, Upward Bound Grant Program, Eyes on Tomorrow:  Empowering Youth for Education and Success:  Northwest Campus

17.14   Grant Proposal and Intergovernmental Agreement:  United States Department of Education, Math and Science Upward Bound Program:  West Campus

17.15   Agreement: Raytheon Missile Systems, Career Enrichment Program

17.16   Intergovernmental Agreements: Arizona Department of Economic Security – Child Care Professional Training Program

17.17   Intergovernmental Agreement – Rincon Valley Fire District

17.18   Intergovernmental Agreement – Town of Oro Valley

17.19   Curriculum Recommendations – New Certificate from the Center for Training and Development Special Projects Program:  A+ Certification Training

17.20   2007-08 Academic Calendar

17.21   Carondelet Health Network Contract Addendum – 2007

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

Motion to Approve Item 17.8 PASSES
Motion No. 6723

Brenda Even – M, Marty Cortez – S to approve Item 17.8, Grant Proposal and Governmental Agreement: Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, DUI Enforcement Task Force Deployments – 2006-2007.

Vote: Board members voted “aye” by voice vote. Richard Fimbres abstained. None were opposed. Motion carried.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.