GENERAL MATTERS

Call to Order

Richard Fimbres called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Marty Cortez led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment and Reports

Public Comment

There were no requests to address the Board.

Staff Representatives

Julie Hecimovich gave the Staff Council report from the May 4 meeting.  Upcoming College events include Stand for Children at Reid Park Zoo scheduled May 12 and the 2007 Graduation at the TCC on May 17.  Safety, security and communication issues were discussed.  It was reported that the safety plan, which includes preparedness, drilling, recovery and communication, should be ready well ahead of schedule. 

Staff Council presented Project PROGRESS! with a check for $1,000 that was given to the College from Wal-Mart.

Student Representatives

Carlos Tapia reported that Community Campus will hold a Student Recognition event on May 18.  The Northwest Campus Career Fair was successful, providing 350 community members and student with an opportunity to network with local businesses.  The Northwest Campus also hosted the Cram Jam event on May 1-2 to provide students an opportunity to meet with peers and tutors to gain knowledge and become better prepared for finals.  West Campus has won the Red Cross/PCC Challenge for total units collected and first time donors. 

Christian Tapia reported that East Campus Student Government will hold a banquet and awards ceremony May 18, which recognizes members for community service and dedication to Student Government.  East Campus also teamed with TUSD for the Family Career Expo on April 28.  Desert Vista Student Life, Student Government, and Disabled Student Resources Office collaborated to implement a Disability Awareness Panel Discussion for the community.  The Downtown Campus hosted a Community Open House April 25 and is planning an alcohol awareness event prior to Graduation.   

Faculty Representatives

Jack Mertes reported on the May 4 Faculty Senate meeting.  The Senate was updated on legislative issues, security on campus, and Meet and Confer.  Mr. Mertes reported that the Senate approved a motion for the administration to issue a Request for Proposal for an institutional climate survey for community colleges comparable in size, with the proposal to be received by September 2007.  Other motions approved included the request for a seat to be reserved for an adjunct faculty member on the Faculty Success Committee, the request for administration to determine the availability of financial support for professional development for adjunct faculty, and the request for administration to benchmark adjunct faculty salaries.

Report — Chairperson of the Board

Motion to Authorize Executive Session PASSES
Motion No. 6746

Brenda Even – M, Marty Cortez – S, to authorize an Executive Session of the Board of Governors on June 13, 2007.

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

Congratulations to Board member Sherryn Marshall on her graduation this month from Pima Community College.

Chancellor Flores was congratulated for his recognition by LULAC on Friday.  He received the National Presidential Citation Award.

Emeritus Dr. Hank Oyama was recognized by the Metropolitan Education Commission and given their special recognition award for his work in the field of education and bilingual education.

Report — Secretary of the Board

Marty Cortez extended thanks to all involved in the preparation and organization of the 2007 Graduation Ceremony.

Report — Pima County Representative to the Arizona Association for District Governing Boards (AADGB)

Scott Stewart reported that he and Linda Rosenthal will co-chair the ACCA trustee conference October 26-27 in Tucson.  New officers will be elected during the June meeting.  The last roundtable topic was ethics.

Dr. Even will attend the Joint Conference Committee meeting in May and will provide a report in June.

Chancellor’s Report

Dr. Flores recognized and presented plaques to Carlos Tapia and Christian Tapia for their outstanding contribution during 2006/2007 as Student Representatives to the Board of Governors.

Dr. Lou Albert and Vicki Cook introduced students from the West Campus Digital Arts class, taught by Dennis Landry.  The students presented an impressive marketing proposal and introduced innovative means of expanding outreach for the College.

Chancellor Flores provided an update on enrollment and completability of the 77 programs offered on evenings and weekends, as requested by the Board.  Heather Tilson, Dave Padgett, and Jennie Scott gathered the data.  Although there is an increase in day classes, there is a decline in the number of enrollments in classes provided on evenings and weekends.  A change in the incentive structure will result in internet courses provided at all campuses.  Chancellor Flores will provide information on how many programs and classes are completable.   The average age of students is 27 years old.

Chancellor Flores announced and congratulated Anne Vosberg, the new Acting Dean of Student Development at the Downtown Campus.

Dr. Flores requested that administrators follow the current negotiations between the Secretary of Education and the accreditation groups.  There will be radical changes in the accreditation process.

Chancellor Flores announced the Meet and Confer process has concluded.  The process involving all employee groups was handled very professionally and expeditiously.

Report — Monthly Financial Statements through March 2007

Vice Chancellor David Bea reviewed the monthly financial statements through March 2007.  As indicated in the report, there was an increase of net assets of $9.5 million through the end of the month, resulting in assets $2.6 million higher than last year due to an increase in investment income and gifts.  Operational expenditures and commitments are slightly higher but are within the budget parameters.  

Vice Chancellor Bea introduced Diane Groover as the new Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance.

Information Items

Voluntary Separations from Employment
Student Aide Hires

These items were noted as information items.

Action Items

Approval of Minutes

Motions to Approve Minutes PASSES
Motion No. 6747

Sherryn Marshall – M, Brenda Even – S, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 18, 2007.

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

Consent Agenda

Item and Title

Motion to Approve Consent Agenda PASSES
Motion No. 6748

Scott Stewart – M, Brenda Even – S, to approve the Consent Agenda, with Addenda to Items 15.2 Acting Administrator Appointments; 15.3 Adjunct Faculty Appointments; and 15.4 Temporary Appointments and Revisions to Items 15.5 and 15.6.

15.1     New Appointments

15.2     Acting Administrator Appointments

15.3     Adjunct Faculty Appointments

15.4     Temporary Appointments

15.5     Curriculum Recommendations: New Certificate from the Center for Training and Development:  Preparation for Commercial Driver’s License Permit – English As Second Language Component – Level 1

15.6     Curriculum Recommendations: New Certificate from the Center for Training and Development:  Preparation for Commercial Driver’s License Permit – English As Second Language Component – Level 2

15.7     Curriculum Recommendations: New Certificate from the Center for Training and Development:  Office Support Clerk

15.8     Library Participation in Cooperative Buying Program with Community College Library Consortium

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

Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Proposed Budget

Vice Chancellor David Bea presented an overview of the proposed 2007/08 budget.  Changes will include increases in tuition and a technology fee will be introduced.  A primary tax levy will result in a Growth plus Levy increase of 2%.  There will be no changes in Operational Support.  Investment income will be increased to reflect increased interest rates.    

Motion to Approve Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Proposed Budget PASSES
Motion No. 6749

Brenda Even – M, Scott Stewart – S, to approve the Fiscal Year 2007/2008 proposed budget for a public hearing on June 13, 2007, and, immediately following the public hearing, a special board meeting for the purpose of adopting the proposed budget; and approve the proposed budget for publication in the Arizona Daily Star on May 28 and June 6, 2007 according to statutory requirements.

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

Contract:  Cox Communications Tucson and Pima Community College Television (PCCTV)

Motion to Approve Contract:  Cox Communications Tucson PASSES
Motion No. 6750

Brenda Even – M, Marty Cortez – S, to approve a contract with COXCOM, Inc. d/b/a Cox Communications Tucson (“Cox”), to work with the College to develop a digital educational television channel.  This channel will be known as Pima Community College Television (PCCTV) and will be made available to the greater Tucson area.  Term of the initial agreement is for the period June 30, 2007 through June 30, 2012.

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

Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn PASSES
Motion No. 6751

Marty Cortez – M, Brenda Even – S, to adjourn.

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