Mr. Reid called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. He also thanked Mr. Andrew Graham and Mr. Rod Jurado for their service to the Board.

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1 HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, :00 P.M. SOUTHSHORE CAMPUS DICKMAN COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD MEETING MINUTES 1.0 GENERAL FUNCTIONS 1.01 Call to Order Mr. Reid called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. He also thanked Mr. Andrew Graham and Mr. Rod Jurado for their service to the Board Mr. Reid administered the oath of office to Andrew V. Pittman, newly appointed Board member Mr. Reid administered the oath of office to James T. Burt II, newly appointed Board member Pledge of Allegiance 1.03 Invocation Mr. Reid stated that the Board meeting was scheduled without the knowledge that it coincided with the Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah. He extended apologies on behalf of the College for any inconvenience it may have caused Roll Call The following Trustees were in attendance: Mr. Randall Reid Mr. Daniel Coton Ms. Nancy Watkins Mr. Andrew Pittman Mr. James Burt 1.05 Welcome to Guests and Staff Members 1.06 Foundation Report

2 Carlene Barbeau, Major Gifts Officer, provided the major gifts report of $1,000 or more received by the Foundation during July and August 2011: $45,000 from the Florida College System $20,000 from the Bailey Family Foundation $10,000 from the Interfaith Council of Sun City Center $12,500 from Bright House Networks The HCC Foundation received over $297,000 in donations including grants, scholarship support and some special events. Morganti organized a fishing tournament which took place on September 23-24, with $29,000 in proceeds received for the HCC Scholarship program. The Scholarship Partners Breakfast was held at the University Club on September 27. More than 100 people attended and had the opportunity to hear personal stories from a very engaging scholarship recipient, Victor Kasera Faculty, Staff and Student Recognitions Ms. Ashley Carl, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, gave a summary of the faculty, staff and student recognitions: On Wednesday, September 8, the HCC Student Culinary Competition Team competed in the R.L. Schreiber Apprentice/Junior Member Florida State Championship Team Skills Culinary Competition. The HCC team received a silver medal at this event. The competition, held at the Orlando Convention Center, was part of the 2011 Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show. The HCC team was comprised of HCC students, faculty, staff and guest chef advisors Dr. Joan Holmes, Special Assistant to the President for Equity, was appointed to the Tampa Chapter of the Sickle Cell Association s Board of Directors Dr. Ken Atwater, HCC President, was awarded the 2011 Murray State University Distinguished Alumni Award on September 16, 2011, in Murray, Kentucky The College received official notice from the Department of Education of a five-year $4.3M Title III Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HIS) STEM and Articulations Program Grant by the Department of Education. Congratulations to Dr. Robert Chunn, Dr. Paul Nagy, Mary Bendickson, Bob Wynegar and the IR and grants team and district grants accounting staff. This is the largest grant in the College s history.

3 Dr. Allen Witt, SouthShore Campus President, welcomed everyone to the campus. The campus has again had a record year with enrollment up 3% this semester with 3523 students. All three parking lots are filled as well as the gravel lot. Since the last Board Meeting in September 2010, the campus has opened a new expanded student center, a financial aid center, and a fountain plaza. The fountain plaza was contributed by the Student Government Association (SGA); and a student gazebo which was primarily financed by SGA. The SouthShore Campus is now holding classes at Lennard High School. Dr. Atwater worked closely with the school s superintendent for free classroom space to accommodate growth. Lennard Academy gives students a chance to finish their first year of college before they graduate high school. The first Lennard Academy cohort completed their classes last spring. Dr. Witt introduced Jean Stellato, Nursing Instructor. Ms. Stellato advised that the nursing program, which started two years ago with 18 students, now has 84 students enrolled and they are about to graduate their first class. The two-year program provides students with an AS Degree and allows them to sit for the state licensing exam to become a registered nurse (RN). She added that the students are highly motivated and a joy to work with. Ms. Stellato introduced students Leah Mason-Virgin, Vice President of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) and Nicole Sutphen, also a member of NSNA. Each spoke on what inspired them to enroll in the nursing program and the impact HCC has had on their lives. Dr. Witt also introduced Sarah Linder, president of the SGA. Dr. Witt and Ms. Linder offered campus tours to anyone interested immediately following the Board meeting. On behalf of the board, Mr. Reid congratulated everyone on their efforts and awards The Chairman recommended adoption of the Agenda, all revisions to the Agenda and approval of all agenda items marked Consent as amended. After due discussion and consideration, Mr. Coton made a motion of approval as amended, seconded by Ms. Watkins, with approval given by aye vote of all members 1.09 The President recommended approval of the minutes as follows: August 24, 2011 [Board Meeting] Hearing no revisions or comments, the minutes were approved as presented.

4 2.0 HEARING OF STUDENTS 3.0 HEARING OF CITIZENS 4.0 HEARING OF FACULTY AND STAFF 5.0 HUMAN RESOURCES 5.01 The President recommended approval of full-time employment recommendations. These full-time employees will be compensated in accordance with the BOT-approved Salary Schedule The President recommended approval of part-time faculty and staff employment recommendations for Term 11/FA. Each part-time employee will be compensated in accordance with the BOT-approved Salary Schedule The President recommended acknowledgment of employment separations The President recommended approval of the negotiated tentative agreement between Hillsborough Community College and SEIU. Mark Levitt, Board Labor Attorney, gave a brief summary of negotiations for the new three-year collective bargaining agreement with SEIU which had been ratified. He thanked SEIU, Sherrie Colgain, Rick Smith, and others on the bargaining team. Together they completed the entire agreement in two sessions which was close to a record and reflects the good relationship the college has with SEIU. The new agreement included a 2% wage increase for employees with a satisfactory evaluation and the possibility of a lump sum payment in October; there will be a wage reopener for years two and three; layoffs will apply on a college-wide basis; 30-day notice will be given to SEIU before layoffs; added a mediation step to grievance and arbitration provision; and minor changes to progressive discipline.

5 seconded by Mr. Coton, with approval given by aye vote of all members 5.05 The President recommended approval of the revised salary schedule for FY , reflecting the agreements reached with FUSA and SEIU. seconded by Mr. Coton, with approval given by aye vote of all members 6.0 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & STUDENT SERVICES 6.01 The President recommended approval of the Affiliation and Internship Agreements between the District Board of Trustees of Hillsborough Community College and agencies/offices where students will receive clinical experiences related to their educational programs. 7.0 INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES 7.01 The President recommended approval of the Perpetual Public Access Easement with Hillsborough County to allow public access to the driveway for residents on Leroy Avenue and to allow Hillsborough County the right to use, construct and install utilities, sidewalks and drainage improvements, in connection with the Brandon campus driveway project. Barbara Larson, Vice President of Operations/CFO, stated that the College has petitioned to vacate Dudley and Leroy Avenue. This will allow access to residents along Leroy via the new driveway to the Brandon Campus The President recommended approval of the Capital Improvement and Reimbursement Agreement with the Brandon Community Advantage Center (BCAC) to outline the use and expenditure of the remaining $366,803 of funds provided to HCC for construction of the facility. Dr. Atwater advised that this repayment represents unused funds from the original $750,000 appropriation, and reimbursement of some funds used by the BCAC for operational purposes and therefore outside of the terms of the original Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for use of the funds. The terms of the repayment agreement state the BCAC will transfer $250,000 of unused proceeds to HCC and execute a promissory note for principal repayment of $116,803 over 10 years in the form of a monthly payment of $1, at an interest rate of 3.21%.

6 seconded by Mr. Coton, with approval given by aye vote of all members 8.0 FINANCIAL SERVICES 8.01 The President recommended approval of the application for final payment in the amount of $34, to RIPA & Associates, LLC, for the completion of the parking expansion at the Brandon Campus, as reviewed and recommended by Wilson Miller. seconded by Mr. Coton, with approval given by aye vote of all members 8.02 The President recommended approval of Budget Amendment No. 2. Ms. Larson explained that this budget amendment adjusts the year-end unallocated fund balance position by approximately $4.4M as well as carries forward dollars from several projects the College is engaged in including indirect costs derived from grant initiatives at the College The President recommended approval of a contract with Communications International, Inc. of Vero Beach, FL, to provide all materials, equipment, labor and installation for a fully integrated security dispatch center for a total price of $496, and the on-going related maintenance of the equipment and software for a five (5) year period at a price of $42, each year and five (5) additional one (1) year renewal periods. Ms. Watkins asked why there was only one respondent. Ms. Larson advised that this is a unique service and that the College solicited several vendors and followed up with one that was presumed to be a likely bidder. In this case, purchasing staff learned that the company was involved in an acquisition, and, therefore, they were not able to bid at this time. In addition, the College was interested in non-proprietary software which was a major consideration. She also stated the non-respondents were very positive about the company being recommended. Ms. Watkins asked why the score was so low. Ms. Larson advised a large portion of the score had to do with pricing, and the pricing was deemed to be satisfactory as the proposed price was within the College s budgeted amount for the project. Mr. Pittman asked if the five one-year renewal periods were at our discretion. Ms. Larson advised yes. seconded by Mr. Coton, with approval given by aye vote of all members 8.04 The President recommended approval of a contract with Dell Financial Services,

7 LLC, to provide for leasing of computers, software and other equipment. Ms. Larson advised the Technology Refresh program through Dell is state-wide contract that many of Florida s 28 state colleges buy computers through. One of the options under the contract is leasing of computers. Several sister institutions have gone to a leasing program which provides for a predictable cycle of technology refresh that is automatic based on the length of the lease. The leasing option eliminates many storage and disposal issues, provides for assurance of newer technology, and the planned deployment of computers. College staff proposes that the program be piloted by leasing approximately 150 computers to evaluate how leasing may work for HCC. Dr. Atwater reiterated that the elimination of asset management, replacement, disposal, etc., provides tremendous advantages for the College. seconded by Mr. Coton, with approval given by aye vote of all members 9.0 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 9.01 Dr. Ken Ray, Vice President of Student Services, introduced Katherine Durkee, the college registrar Dr. Atwater asked the Board to endorse the Tampa Bay Rays. Mark Fernandez, Tampa Bay Rays Senior Vice President, stated the Rays would quadruple their $10,000 gift to the college if they reached the playoffs. Dr. Atwater stated that the Rays have been a friend to the College and added Go Rays! 10.0 LEGAL REPORT 11.0 HEARING OF BOARD MEMBERS Selection of Vice-Chair Mr. Reid nominated Ms. Watkins for Vice-Chair, seconded by Mr. Coton, seconded with approval given by aye vote of all members Selection of HCC Foundation and Labor Liaisons Mr. Reid appointed Mr. Coton as the labor liaison and Mr. Burt as the Foundation liaison ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.