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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Board of Trustees

ADOPTED MINUTES
Special Meeting
March 18, 2002
5:00 p.m.

The Board of Trustees of the San Luis Obispo County Community College District met in Regular
Session in Room 5401, Conference Center in the Cuesta College Student Center, Cuesta College San Luis
Obispo Campus, San Luis Obispo, California, members having received notice as prescribed by law.

1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Board President Sam Blakeslee at 3:00 p.m.

2. Roll Call Board Members Present
Dr. Sam Blakeslee, President
Ms. Angela Mitchell, Vice President
Mrs. Gaye L. Galvan
Mrs. Marie Kiersch
Mr. Per C. Mathiesen

3. Approval of The agenda was approved as presented prior to Closed Session.
Agenda

4. Recess to Closed The Board recessed to Closed Session at 3:05 p.m.
Session

5. Reconvene/ The Board reconvened in Open Session at 5:20 p.m. Board Vice President Angela
Pledge of Mitchell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Allegiance

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT MANAGEMENT PRESENT
Dr. Sam Blakeslee, President Dr. Marie E. Rosenwasser
Ms. Angela Mitchell, Vice President Dr. Susan J. Dressler
Mrs. Gaye L. Galvan Mr. Ed Maduli
Mrs. Marie Kiersch Dr. Gilbert H. Stork
Mr. Per C. Mathiesen Mr. Edwin M. Pearce
Ms. Rolisa Simon, Student Trustee (Advisory Vote) Mr. Harry Schade
Ms. Toni Sommer
MINUTES -2- MARCH 18, 2002

VISITORS PRESENT
Mr. Terry Reece; Ms. Susan Fuller; Mr. Adrian Torres; Ms. Else Mai Curry; Ms.
Carlota Durazo; Ms. Jessy Parks; Ms. Megan Miller; Ms. Connie Cantrell; Ms. Gigi
Jenkins; Ms. Johannah Varland; Ms. Joy Gadbois; Ms. Beth Wimer; Mr. Eric Oliver;
Ms. Burma Workman; Ms. Yvonne Smith; Mr. Peter Dill.

6. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Classified/ CLASSIFIED/MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
Management Moved: Galvan/Seconded: Mitchell—Passed unanimously by those members present
Personnel to take the following action pertaining to Classified/Management personnel:
Resolution-01-50 Appointments
(Attachment A) a. Division/Department Assistant, Business Education Division
b. Shipping/Receiving Clerk, General Services
c. Foundation Support Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
d. Secretary I, Small Business Development Center
e. Purchasing/Clerical Assistant, Bookstore, North County Campus
Moved: Kiersch/Seconded: Galvan—Passed unanimously by those members present
to take the following action pertaining to Classified/Management Personnel:
Resignation
a. Art Gallery Director, Fine Arts Division
Moved: Mitchell/Seconded: Galvan—Passed unanimously by those members present
to take the following action pertaining to Classified/Management Personnel:
Career Ladder Change
a. Programmer/Analyst, Computer Services (2 positions)
b. Senior Programmer/Analyst, Computer Services
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
Resolution No. 01-50—Approval of Classified Management Personnel
Recommendations
BE IT RESOLVED that the Classified/Management personnel recommendations be
processed in accordance with the conditions specified individually on the attachment.

Academic ACADEMIC PERSONNEL
Personnel Moved: Galvan/Seconded: Kiersch—Passed unanimously by those members present
Resolution-01-51 to take the following action pertaining to Academic personnel:
(Attachment B) Appointments
a. Temporary Instructors/Overload Assignments, Spring 2002
b. Substitute Instructors
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

Resolution No. 01-51—Approval of Academic Personnel Recommendations
BE IT RESOLVED that the Academic personnel recommendations be processed in
accordance with the conditions specified individually on the attachment.

Labor LABOR NEGOTIATIONS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR
Negotiations/ REPRESENTED AND UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
Terms &
Instructions were given to staff regarding labor negotiations and terms and conditions
Conditions
of employment for represented and unrepresented employees. No action was taken.
MINUTES -3- MARCH 18, 2002

7. Hearing of the Ms. Jessy Parks, Ms. Gigi Jenkins, Ms. Connie Cantrell, Ms. Megan Miller, and Ms.
Public Susan Fuller each spoke on behalf of the CalWORKs program, the importance and
impact it has had on their lives, the need for the program to continue, and encouraged
the Board to use their authority to influence the Governor to continue funding for the
CalWORKs program.

Board President Blakeslee thanked them for attending the Board meeting and
expressed that the Board shares their sentiment. The Trustees understand the
importance of the program, its great value, and are aware of the loss that the lack of
funding will cause. Trustee Galvan expressed her concern regarding the Governor’s
decision.

CCFT Public Board President Blakeslee declared the Public Hearing open at 5:40 p.m. and invited
Hearing-Initial comments from the audience. No comments were offered; the Public Hearing was
Proposal 2002/03 declared closed at 5:41 p.m.
(Attachment C)

8. REPORTS FROM EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS
Academic Senate Mr. Dennis Baeyen:
 Reported on the flex activity that was held regarding outcomes where 30 to 40
faculty attended and had vigorous discussion. A subcommittee will be formed to
evaluate student outcomes and determine whether using outcomes will make a
difference.
 Reported that he is unable to attend the April 3 Board meeting because he and Mr.
Peter Dill will be attending the statewide Academic Senate meeting. He stated that
if the Board would like them to discuss any particular items with other colleges such
as bond measures, they are happy to do so. Board President Blakeslee suggested
gathering input on how a Board and faculty can partner on a bond measure, how a
unified front can be presented to the public, and whether there are ways to achieve
this prior to publicizing a bond measure.

CCFT No Report.

CCCUE Ms. Beth Wimer:
 Reported that the CCCUE continues to negotiate and are looking forward to the
possibility of completing negotiations in the next month.
 Reported that the CCCUE Elections Committee has opened nominations for three
vacant offices, which include President, Treasurer, and Union Advocate. Their goal
is to have these positions filled by April 15 for introduction to the Board at the May
meeting.
 Five CCCUE members attended the California Federation of Teachers (CFT)
Convention in Sacramento and returned very enthusiastic and positive. Convention
topics included health care, retirement benefits, classified employee issues, and
education finance. Members who attended will present reports to the membership
using the CCCUE newsletter.

Management No Report.
Senate
MINUTES -4- MARCH 18, 2002

9. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

Student Trustee  Reported that the ASCC will send postcards developed by the Office of
Simon Employment Training (OET) and CalWORKs staff to legislators supporting
continuation of funds. The ASCC will also be discussing how they can support
these programs.
 Reported that the Social Club Grand Opening will be held on Tuesday, March 26.
 Reported that ASCC elections will be taking place on April 15 and 16.
 Reported that ASCC representatives will be attending a one-day leadership
conference on April 19.

Trustee Kiersch No Report.

Trustee No Report.
Mathiesen

Trustee Galvan No Report.

Trustee Mitchell No Report.

Trustee No Report.
Blakeslee

10. Report from  Informed the CalWORKs staff that the Board and the Administration continues to
Superintendent/ send letters and make calls to legislators.
President  Complimented the Office of Employment Training (OET) managers, staff, and
students for the way they have been conducting themselves during this difficult
time. Every OET staff member should feel proud for how they are handling this
adverse situation.
 Stated that the Swing Time musical theatre performance is very enjoyable and well
worth attending.
 Reported that the High Tech Learning Center Grand Opening will be held on March
28 at 12:30 p.m.

11. Communications None.

BUSINESS AGENDA
ACTION ITEMS
12. Presentation of Moved: Mathiesen/Seconded: Kiersch—Passed unanimously by all members to
the SLOCCCD present the San Luis Obispo County Community College District’s (SLOCCCD) Initial
Initial Proposal Proposal for 2002-2003 Negotiations with the Cuesta College Federation of Teachers
2002/03 (CCFT).
(Attachment D)

13. Approval of Moved: Mitchell/Seconded: Galvan—Passed unanimously by those members present
Curriculum to approve the Curriculum as presented.
(Attachment E)
MINUTES -5- MARCH 18, 2002

BUSINESS AGENDA
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
14. Bond Measures President Rosenwasser summarized her presentation at the March 6, 2002, Board
(Attachment F) meeting and referred to the timeline provided for the Board’s use in determining if they
want to proceed with a bond measure. She reported that 13 out of 14 community
college districts had successful bond measures, and the State Legislative Conference
Committee is considering two state bond measures, one in November 2002 and one in
March 2004. A bond measure can only take place during a general or primary
statewide election, which to her knowledge will not occur in 2003. She reported that
Cuesta College has identified funds from the existing construction projects that can be
used for a facilities assessment, which is necessary to substantiate the need for a local
bond measure.
Board President Blakeslee questioned whether the passage of Proposition 39 requires
the District to provide funds for capital projects. President Rosenwasser and Vice
President Ed Maduli clarified that local funds have to be provided in order for the
District’s projects to be competitive. If funds are not raised, the District will not be
competitive for the Trade and Technology building at the North County Campus.
Trustee Galvan referred to the last Foundation Legislative Committee meeting where a
bond measure was discussed. The Committee agreed that the Foundation could
conduct a preliminary countywide poll to determine whether a bond measure would be
likely to pass. The general feeling of the Committee was that November 2002 was too
soon for a bond measure due to the amount of work required. In her opinion, the
District should complete the other projects in progress and take the adequate amount of
time needed to conduct the proper research. She referred to a recent Paso Robles
schools meeting where discussion took place regarding the potential Paso Robles
school bond measure that may be on the ballot. Comments were made at the meeting
suggesting that the North County population may vote for the Paso Robles school bond
measure rather than a Cuesta College bond measure.
Trustee Mathiesen questioned the strong opposition to a bond measure in Paso Robles
and whether it was related to how the funds are raised or spent. Trustee Mitchell
clarified that there is concern by Paso Robles residents as to the County’s practices and
public disclosure of how the funds are being spent. She confirmed that the negative
feeling is not towards Cuesta College specifically.
Trustees Blakeslee and Mathiesen questioned whether the funds would be directed to
the North County Campus or the San Luis Obispo Campus. President Rosenwasser
clarified that this would be determined when the facilities assessment was conducted.
She forecasted that a good portion of the funds would be used for the San Luis Obispo
Campus due to the age of the buildings. A voter’s poll may indicate that a bond would
pass if specific projects were supported at the North County Campus. She stated that a
facilities assessment and voter’s poll would be the first two steps in determining
whether a bond measure should be put on the ballot.
Trustee Kiersch questioned whether one voter’s poll is adequate. President
Rosenwasser stated that at least two voter’s polls are needed if the bond would not be
on the ballot until 2004, and one facilities assessment is needed. Whether November
2002 or March 2004, a voter’s poll should be conducted closer to the actual election
date.
If the Board agrees to explore the possibility of a bond measure, formal action by the
Board needs to occur 83 days prior to the elections. If a November 2002 election is the
target, the later part of July 2002 would be the last opportunity for the Board to take
MINUTES -6- MARCH 18, 2002
official action.
Board President Blakeslee stated that there are a number of requirements that he would
like to see happen prior to placing a bond measure on the ballot. They include
unanimity from the Board to go forward, enthusiastic support from the Academic
Senate, the CCFT, CCCUE, and the ASCC, vigorous endorsement and support from
the Foundation, and the search for someone who can contribute funds to launch the
election in November. First is the professional assessment of need, and then a decision
needs to be made whether to proceed.
At this time, the Board has two options: (1) support the recommendation to enter into
an agreement with a contractor to perform an assessment of facilities using funds
available from the construction projects, or (2) form an ad hoc group to evaluate the
need prior to making a final decision.
Moved: Kiersch/Seconded: Mathiesen—Passed unanimously by those members
present to authorize the Superintendent/President to enter into an agreement to have a
facilities assessment conducted as soon as possible.
Moved: Kiersch/Seconded: Mathiesen—Passed unanimously by those members
present to amend the previous motion to include that the facilities assessment is not to
exceed $50,000.
A study group was created to evaluate the options for a bond measure. Trustees
Blakeslee and Galvan, President Rosenwasser, Vice President Maduli, Mr. Jim Sargen,
and Mr. Dennis Baeyen will serve on the study group. Other representatives will be
determined at a later date. Input will be requested from the President’s Cabinet, the
Academic Senate, the CCFT, the CCCUE, and the ASCC.
15. Board It was determined that the Cuesta College Board of Trustees will not be represented at
Attendance at this year’s Community College League of California (CCLC) Annual Conference in
State/Local order to save funds, which can be allocated to the Accreditation visit. Trustee Galvan
Conferences stated that she would prefer to forego the Annual Conference in order to make any
(Attachment G) necessary trips to Sacramento for lobbying purposes. Trustee Mathiesen stated that he
has no objections to funding his own trips if necessary, which is part of what he feels
he owes the College. President Rosenwasser will provide information on the Capitol
Days events in the near future.
Trustee Kiersch recommended that students visit Sacramento in order to advocate on
behalf of the College and recommended that it be determined if the College should
organize such a trip. President Rosenwasser delegated the responsibility to Vice
President Gil Stork, Student Trustee Simon, and the CalWORKs staff to determine if
there is any interest.
Board President Blakeslee reported that as the liaison representative to the County
School Boards Association (CSBA), he is required to report that they are in the process
of revising the CSBA bylaws. The one point of interest for the College District is that
there will be a revision to the CSBA bylaws that will allow the CSBA Committee to
take a stand on an issue without each representative having to present the issue to their
individual boards. Each CSBA representative will be required to report back to his or
her respective board on the stand of the CSBA. Voting on the bylaws will take place
on April 18.
MINUTES -7- MARCH 18, 2002

16. Approval of A discussion period took place which included a recommendation that two Cuesta
Joint Board College Board members be appointed as an ad hoc group to meet with two Board
Meeting members of the Allan Hancock and Santa Barbara City Colleges. An informal dinner
(Attachment H) meeting could be held with the topics being limited. After consideration, it was
determined that the Board would participate in a joint meeting and recommended that
the meeting be topic specific with the community college budget and advocacy being
the most important. The preferred time for the meeting is between now and June 30.
President Rosenwasser will share the Board’s decision with Allan Hancock College
President Ann Foxworthy and will report back to the Board at a future meeting. She
will also determine the Brown Act regulations for an out-of-district meeting.

BUSINESS AGENDA
INFORMATION ITEMS
17. SBDC Status Vice President Dressler stated that the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Report has just completed an audit, which included glowing commendations, and their goals
(Attachment I) and accounting procedures were found to be in complete compliance. Dean Ed Pearce
summarized the report and answered questions, which included clarification that what
was alleged at the January meeting regarding cash match was wrong, did not occur and
would not occur in the manner alleged since the program is controlled by CSTC
guidelines.

Dean Pearce clarified that Mission Community Bank’s new women’s program is a
non-profit agency and that there are no laws governing whether or not the SBDC can
work with profit or non-profit agencies.

Trustee Mitchell felt the report was clear, that the heart of the question happened from
a lack of information and training, and the primary question was how to avoid this type
of situation in the future. She thanked Dean Pearce for the report.

Trustee Blakeslee commented that laws governing cash matches are confusing. He
stated that the report is good, but there needs to be some guidance on the District’s part
as far as what is permissible and impermissible. He referred to the statement provided
in the Income Generation portion of the report, “Activities which promote and/or
develop other source partners to assist the SBDC in CATS (Client Activity Tracking
System) development. Activities may include recruiting, developing and overseeing
private and public resource organizations/individuals to provide business development
counseling and training, and to perform various outreach services.” He stated that the
District would rely on Mr. Pearce and thanked him for the work he has done. He also
stated that it is good to publicly air and answer questions.

18. College Planning No Report.
and Budget
Development
(Attachment J)

19. Agenda Items for A preliminary listing of agenda items for the April 3 meeting was reviewed. It was
Next Meeting determined the April 3 Board meeting would be rescheduled to April 10. Closed
(Attachment K) Session will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the Open Session will begin at 5:00 or 5:30 p.m.
MINUTES -8- MARCH 18, 2002

20. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Unless otherwise announced, the next regular
meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on April 10, 2002.

Respectfully Submitted,

Marie E. Rosenwasser, Ph.D.
Superintendent/President

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