A Summary of the Board Meeting of April 10, 2012
Comments from Members of the Audience
Jackie Filbeck, of Assemblyman Chris Norby’s Office, distributed a list of Assemblyman Norby’s 2012 legislation, noting that AB2250 regarding In-state Tuition for Veterans, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Higher Education Committee. Ms. Filbeck also responded to a previous inquiry by Student Trustee Chris Sanchez regarding Mr. Norby’s statement about categorical programs and how they should be funded. She also brought to the Board’s attention an article in the Orange County Register regarding Assemblyman Norby’s research and findings of the varying percentage of students identified as foreign born compared to the percentage of those identified as English-language learners.
Pat Ganer extended an invitation to Assemblyman Norby to visit Cypress College, especially the Health Services programs so that he would see that community colleges do much more than transfer students to higher educational institutions.
Chancellor’s Report – Dr. Ned Doffoney
Education Trailer Bill – Dr. Doffoney stated that he will monitor closely Governor Brown’s 2012 Education Trailer Bill, specifically the amendment to Education Code Section 76355 as it relates to Health Fees. He found that the amendment does not eliminate the student heath fee but eliminates the “mandate” for health fees. Community college districts can develop an alternative fee or fee structure with the approval of the majority of students voting.
Accreditation Team – Chancellor Doffoney announced that the ACCJC Accreditation Team’s Follow-Up Report visit is scheduled for Monday, April 23, 2012. Members of the Board are requested to meet with the visiting team the afternoon of April 23.
Bond Refunding – Vice Chancellor Fred Williams presented information on the possibility of refunding the District’s Measure X Bond. He stated that a banking firm has offered the District the opportunity to do a “forward purchase contract” different than the traditional refunding in exchange for $6.1 - $6.8 million now. These funds could be used to buy-down the debt payment over either one year or several years.
However, he cautioned that legal counsel advised that the risks are many since there is no direct financial benefit to the District, there is no real experience in this type of proposal, there is no clarity on the tax exemption status, and if the District’s bond rating drops the District would have to repay part of the savings.
In the ensuing discussion, Trustees expressed concerns with the high-risk of such a proposal and the fact that no other college districts have entered into such refunding. There was no interest from the Board to pursue this further.
Comments by Members of the Resource Table
Adjunct Faculty Appreciation—SCE Provost Chris Terry extended an invitation to the Adjunct Faculty Appreciation Event on April 19 and the Patrick Henry Elementary School visit on April 20.
Fullerton Mural—Fullerton College President Rajen Vurdien extended an invitation to visit Bartel’s mural on the Fullerton College campus.
Plenary Session—Candace Lynch-Thompson announced that the State Academic Senate Spring Plenary Session is planned for April 19 – 25, and a number of School of Continuing Education faculty will be attending.
Comments by Members of the Board of Trustees
Associated Students—Student Trustee Jennifer Caspellan reported on Cypress College campus activities and her participation in a student association videoconference regarding statewide issues. She commended Student Trustee Chris Sanchez on his nomination as a Fullerton College Man of Distinction. Student Trustee Chris Sanchez reported on Fullerton College campus activities and thanked the District administration and Board of Trustees for their efforts in closing the achievement gap.
AB2591—Trustee Barbara Dunsheath commented on a communication from Scott Lay regarding AB2591, which is to backfill property tax or student fees for the fall, and requested a resolution in support of AB2591 for the Board’s consideration.
Board Policy 2015—Trustee Michael Matsuda encouraged the Board to align Board Policy 2015, Student Member, with recently enacted AB44 with regard to AB540 students.
OCLTF—Trustee Donna Miller reported on her attendance at the recent Orange County Community Colleges Legislative Task Force meeting. She also suggested, and the Board agreed, that all trustees be provided with a copy of Effective Governance and Leadership to Improve Student Equity, Success, and Completion from the Association of Community College Trustees and a discussion be scheduled at the June Board meeting on the material. Ms. Miller reminded everyone of the Board Budget Workshop/Study Session scheduled on April 24 beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Fullerton Childcare—Trustee M. Tony Ontiveros reported on his visit to the Fullerton College Child Lab & School and commended the program.
Middle Income Scholarship—Trustee Leonard Lahtinen inquired on the status of the middle-income scholarship legislation and commended Trustee Matsuda and Chancellor Doffoney for bringing forward the Achievement Gap annual event. He announced that the Fullerton College Athletic Hall of Fame will be held on May 18.
Chancellor Evaluation—Trustee Molly McClanahan reported on the completion of Chancellor Doffoney’s evaluation and how pleased the Board is with the Chancellor’s performance. She announced that the Fullerton Beautiful event is scheduled for April 27 beginning at the Fullerton College Horticulture Center.
Finance & Facilities
Purchase Orders—The Board ratified purchase orders and check numbers detailed in Item 3.a.
Budget Transfers—The Board the Board authorized the 2011-2012 General Fund, Bond Fund, Capital Outlay Fund, and Child Care Fund budget transfers detailed in Item 3.b.
Budget Adjustments—The Board authorized adjustments to revenue and expenditure budgets detailed in Item 3.c.
Audit Firm—The Board authorized for NOCCCD to enter into a new agreement with Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co. for the District’s 2011-12 through 2015-16 audits.
Instructional Resources
Innovation Partnership Grant—Retroactive authorization was granted to amend the subcontract agreement with the Orange County Department of Education for the Fullerton College Workforce Innovation Partnership Grant to provide additional funding to the Orange County Department of Education in the amount of $20,000 for the period of May 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012.
Cypress Curriculum—Authorization was granted for the Cypress College summary of curriculum deactivations, additions, and revisions, effective fall 2012.
Cypress Donations: Authorization was granted for the Cypress College Vocal Jazz Ensemble to accept a $1,000 donation from the Point Loma Nazarene University and for the Cypress College Music Department’s Masterworks Chorale Instructional Program to accept the $100 monetary donation from The Forum Festivals of Music, Inc.
Fullerton Curriculum—Authorization was granted for the Fullerton College summary of curriculum changes, effective fall 2012.
Library Donations—Authorization was granted for the Fullerton College Library to accept assorted donations.
Fullerton Donations—Authorization was granted for Fullerton College to accept assorted donations.
SCE Donations—Authorization was granted for the School of Continuing Education Disabled Student Program & Services to accept a $60 donation from John and Fe Sedgwick to be used to help defray costs of Transition Night.
Human Resources
Retirements—The Board approved the retirements of Gus Klentos, Fullerton College Mathematics Instructor, effective May 31, 2012; Nancy Hennessey, Cypress College Health Services Specialist, effective June 20, 2012; Sharon Maw, SCE Admissions and Records Technician, effective May 11, 2012.
Extension of Contract—The Board approved the contract extensions of Ned Doffoney, Chancellor of NOCCCD, through June 30, 2016; Jeffrey Horsley, Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, through June 30, 2015; Rajen Vurdien, Fullerton College President, through June 30, 2015; Fred Williams, Vice Chancellor of Finance and Facilities, through June 30, 2015.
Promotions—The Board approved the promotion of Sharon Lauderback, from Cypress College Administrative Assistant II to Administrative Assistant III, effective April 16, 2012.
Leaves of Absence—The Board approved the leaves of absence of Kimberly Bell, Fullerton College Student Services Technician, effective April 23, 2012 to May 13, 2012; Anita Coggi, Fullerton College Administrative Assistant II, effective March 15, 2012 and March 27, 2012 to March 29, 2012; Vanessa Gonzales, Cypress College Accounting Technician, effective March 26, 2012 to April 8, 2012; Joel Howden, Fullerton College Theater Technician, effective April 16, 2012 to May 25, 2012; Janice Nelson, Cypress College Business Office Specialist, effective February 27, 2012 to February 26, 2013; Deborah Silva, Cypress College Student Services Technician/Transfer Center, effective April 2, 2012 to April 1, 2013; Melissa Tomikeh, Anaheim Campus Buyer, effective April 30, 2012 to July 22, 2012.
Extension of Temporary Management Contract—The Board approved the extension of temporary management contract of Lisa Campbell, Fullerton College Interim Vice President, Student Services, effective May 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012.
Additional Duty Days—The Board approved the additional duty days of Robert Mercer, Cypress College Student Newspaper Advisor, to three days.
New Personnel—The Board approved the hire of Fernando Andrade, Fullerton College Laboratory Clerk/Biology, effective April 11, 2012.
General
BP 2015—The Board re-adopt Board Policy 2015 regarding Student Members.
Teacher Appreciation Week—The Board adopted Resolution No. 11/12-12 declaring the week of May 7-11, 2012, as Teacher Appreciation Week.
Classified School Employee Week—The Board adopted Resolution No. 11/12-11 declaring the week of May 20-26, 2012, as Classified School Employee Week.
Next Meeting
The next meeting of the NOCCCD Board of Trustees will be Tuesday, April 24, in the First-Floor Board Room, Anaheim Campus, 1830 W. Romneya Drive, Anaheim.
