The Glendale County Board of Trustees - Dec. 2012

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1 ADOPTED GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 1500 North Verdugo Road Glendale, California (818) BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NO. 8 The regular meeting of the Glendale Community College District Board of Trustees was called to order by Ms. Ransford at 5:01 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2013 in Kreider Hall of the San Rafael Building. Trustees Present: Mrs. Anita Quinonez Gabrielian Dr. Armine Hacopian Dr. Vahé Peroomian Ms. Ann H. Ransford Mr. Anthony P. Tartaglia Mr. Davit Avagyan ST Administrators Present: Dr. David Viar Ms. Angineh Baghoomian Ms. Lisa Brooks Dr. Susan Courtey Dr. Edward Karpp Dr. Mary Mirch Mr. Ron Nakasone Mr. Amir Nour Mr. Nelson Oliveira Mr. Alfred Ramirez Mr. Michael Ritterbrown Ms. Jan Swinton Ms. Donna Voogt Representatives Present: Academic Senate: Mr. Michael Scott CSEA: Mr. Hoover Zariani Guild: Mr. Richard Kamei The media was not represented. A CD of this meeting will be on file in the Superintendent/President s Office and on the college s website at A DVD copy of the videotaping of this meeting is on file in the Superintendent/President s Office. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. John Oganian, ASGCC Senator of Campus Relations. Dr. Peroomian arrived at 5:04 p.m. Mr. Tartaglia arrived at 5:09 p.m. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - BOARD AGENDA ITEMS ONLY RESOLUTIONS There were no comments. 1. Resolution No. 13: Agreement for an Alternative Retirement System for Hourly Classified Employees It was moved (Dr. Hacopian) and seconded (Mrs. Gabrielian) to approve Resolution No. 13. The motion passed with the following vote: Mrs. Gabrielian, Dr. Hacopian, Ms. Ransford, Mr. Avagyan (aye); Dr. Peroomian, Mr. Tartaglia (absent).

2 Regular Board Meeting December 16, RESOLUTIONS - continued 2. Resolution No. 14: Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANS) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS It was moved (Mrs. Gabrielian) and seconded (Mr. Avagyan) to approve Resolution No. 14. The motion passed with the following vote: Mrs. Gabrielian, Dr. Hacopian, Dr. Peroomian, Ms. Ransford, Mr. Avagyan (aye); Mr. Tartaglia (absent). 1. Measure G Funds Balances and Schedule Update The report was duly noted. 2. Accreditation Progress Report Dr. Viar provided an update on the report. 3. Lab/College Services Building The report was duly noted. 4. Enrollment Update FIRST READING REPORTS The report was duly noted. 1. Student Services Board Policy 5210: Communicable Disease CONSENT CALENDAR The report was duly noted as the first of two readings. 1. Approval of Minutes Regular Board Meeting of November 18, Warrants - District Funds November 1, 2013 through November 30, Contract Listing and Purchase Order Listing November 1, 2013 through November 30, Budget Revisions and Appropriation Transfers General Fund Unrestricted (01) 5. Budget Revisions and Appropriation Transfers General Fund Restricted (03) 6. Budget Revisions and Appropriation Transfers Professional Development Center (59) 7. Declaration of Surplus 8. Proposed New Courses ACCTG 250 Accounting Ethics PE 103 Weight Training and Conditioning Lab PE 104 Intermediate Weight Training and Conditioning Lab

3 Regular Board Meeting December 16, CONSENT CALENDAR - No. 8 continued T ART 172 Introduction to Theatre Design T ART 180 Technical Theatre In Musical Production T ART 181 Technical Theatre in Classical Production T ART 182 Technical Theatre in Modern Production T ART 183 Technical Theatre in Contemporary Production T ART 184 Technical Theatre in New Works, Devised, and Experimental Production 9. Revised Courses T ART 104, T ART 107, T ART 160, T ART 161, T ART 162, T ART 163, T ART 164, T ART 131, T ART 133, ART 132, ART 134, ART 135, ART 136, ART 137, PE 146, PE 149, PE 195, PE 196, PE 228, PE 236, POL SCI 110, POL SCI 112, PHILO Proposed New Associate in Arts for Transfer Degrees Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree Associate in Arts in History for Transfer Degree Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer Degree Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer Degree 11. Course to Be Deleted from Catalog and Curriculum ETH S 122 Introduction to Asian American Culture 12. Personnel Report No. 6 Academic Report 13. Personnel Report No. 6 - Classified Report 14. Personnel Report No. 6 Student Report It was moved (Mr. Avagyan) and seconded (Mrs. Gabrielian) to approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1 through 14. The motion passed with the following vote: Mrs. Gabrielian, Dr. Hacopian, Dr. Peroomian, Ms. Ransford, Mr. Avagyan (aye); Mr. Tartaglia (absent). NEW BUSINESS REPORTS/ACTION Prefacing New Business Reports Nos. 1 through 3, Dr. Viar introduced and thanked the chief negotiators and members of all the negotiations teams and MaC group [Manager and Confidential Employees] representatives. 1. Tentative Agreements, Side Letter Agreements, and Amendments to the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the District and the Guild It was moved (Mr. Tartaglia) and seconded (Dr. Peroomian) to approve New Business Report No. 1. The motion passed with the following vote: Mrs. Gabrielian, Dr. Hacopian,

4 Regular Board Meeting December 16, NEW BUSINESS REPORTS/ACTION - continued REPORTS 2. Side Letter Agreements Between the District and California School Employees Association (CSEA) Glendale College Chapter 76 Tentative Agreement It was moved (Mrs. Gabrielian) and seconded (Dr. Hacopian) to approve New Business Report No. 2. The motion passed with the following vote: Mrs. Gabrielian, Dr. Hacopian, 3. Manager and Confidential Employees Memoranda of Understanding It was moved (Dr. Peroomian) and seconded (Mr. Avagyan) to approve New Business Report No. 3. The motion passed with the following vote: Mrs. Gabrielian, Dr. Hacopian, 4. Tax Compensation Agreement with the City of Glendale in Connection with Laemmle Project Mr. Nakasone highlighted the background and recommendation for New Business Report No. 4. It was moved (Mrs. Gabrielian) and seconded (Dr. Peroomian) to approve New Business Report No. 4. The motion passed with the following vote: Mrs. Gabrielian, Dr. Hacopian, 5. Lease Agreement with World Coffee Kiosk, LLC Mr. Nakasone outlined the provisions of New Business Report No. 5. It was moved (Mr. Tartaglia) and seconded (Dr. Peroomian) to approve New Business Report No. 5. The motion passed with the following vote: Mrs. Gabrielian, Dr. Hacopian, Happy Holidays wishes were expressed by each of the Board Members and all other dais participants. 1. ACADEMIC SENATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD Mr. Michael Scott Reported on the action taken by the Committee on Distance Education. Reported on two Academic Senate motions regarding a graduation requirement waiver for one student and addressing faculty obligation numbers from Sacramento. 2. GUILD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD Mr. Richard Kamei Remarked that the Guild tentative agreements had been ratified and congratulated the negotiations teams. Thanked Ms. Isabelle Saber, Mr. Mike Allen, and the Guild Executive team for their efforts culminating with the current agreements. 3. CSEA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD Mr. Hoover Zariani Thanked members of the Board for attending the December 11 CSEA holiday party. Noted that this was his last board meeting as the CSEA President. Announced that CSEA officer

5 Regular Board Meeting December 16, REPORTS - CSEA Representative, Mr. Zariani - continued elections were held on December 4 and introduced the new chapter officers. Thanked all for their support and Dr. Viar, during his tenure as CSEA President. Mr. Bill Elbettar, CSEA First Vice President, presented Mr. Zariani with a plaque from the CSEA membership and thanked him, on behalf of the membership, for his commitment and dedication to the college and the students. He also commended Mr. Zariani on his new role as a member of the CSEA State Community College Committee. The Board and other dais participants then acknowledged Mr. Zariani with a standing ovation. 4. VICE PRESIDENTS Dr. Ricardo Perez, Vice President of Student Services Acknowledged and congratulated Ms. Jeannette Stirdivant, who will assume the role of Interim Dean of Student Services on January 1, Recognized the college s EOPS program, which was #2 in the state for in terms of number of students served. Dr. Mary Mirch, Vice President of Instructional Services Thanked faculty and staff for their hard work this semester and commented on the progress made on the Student Learning Outcomes (SLO s) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLO s). Commented on the complimentary s circulating regarding the Performing Arts students performances and noted that these are the students final exams. Mr. Ron Nakasone, Executive Vice President, Administrative Services Thanked the Guild for their collegial and problem-solving approach to negotiating this semester. Thanked the CSEA. Highlighted the LAO s [Legislative Analyst s Office] budget projections for the next six months. Reported that the Proposition 39 energy conservation project submitted to the state has been approved. 5. SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT Dr. David Viar Thanked Mr. Zariani for his leadership and said that he was most fortunate to have Mr. Zariani in his CSEA President s role when Dr. Viar arrived in July. 6. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Student Trustee, Mr. Davit Avagyan Reported that the ASGCC is bringing the fall semester to a close, with students currently taking finals. Said that elections were held this past month and that there are new members of the ASGCC Legislature and Executive who will be presented to the Board at a future board meeting. Thanked Mr. Zariani and noted how much Mr. Zariani helped the students of GCC. Member, Dr. Armine Hacopian Thanked and congratulated Mr. Zariani. Said that, due to illness, she was unable to attend the CSEA and Academic Senate holiday parties. Reported that she participated in the Montrose Christmas Parade. Thanked the chief negotiators and said that she attributed the successful conclusion of the Fall semester negotiations not only to the chief negotiators, but to Dr. Viar, as well.

6 Regular Board Meeting December 16, REPORTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES - continued Member, Mrs. Anita Quinonez Gabrielian Thanked the negotiations teams and thanked Dr. Viar for his leadership. Thanked Mr. Zariani for his quiet and approachable leadership. Reported that she participated in the Montrose Christmas Parade. Thanked Ms. Aziskhanova for her role as CSEA Chief Negotiator and the CSEA team and said she looks forward to working with them. Noted that Glendale Community College was recognized at two recent events: Hispanas Organized for Political Equality and the Valley Industry and Commerce Association luncheon. Clerk, Mr. Anthony P. Tartaglia Thanked Mr. Zariani and said that he did a wonderful job. Thanked the bargaining units. Addressed the approval of the Proposition 39 energy conservation project funding and said that he hasn t forgotten Academic Senate President Mike Scott s comments [from a previous board meeting] requesting a report on the savings realized from the project. Congratulated Mr. Alen Andriassian, Program Manager, Student Assessment and Outreach, on the birth of his daughter, Ella. Vice President, Dr. Vahé Peroomian Thanked and congratulated all the negotiations teams. Congratulated the new CSEA chapter officers. Thanked Mr. Zariani. Reported that he attended the Academic Senate Holiday Party, but was out of town for the CSEA holiday party. Reflected on where the college was at this time last year and where it is now. Said he was thankful for the turnaround and for Dr. Viar s role in this. Reminded all to remember the less fortunate at this time of year. President, Ms. Ann Ransford Congratulated Mr. Zariani. Congratulated the new CSEA chapter officers. Congratulated the negotiations teams, chief negotiators, and Dr. Viar and said that the college is on a wonderful, smooth path. Recognized Dr. Viar s recent birthday. Congratulated Mr. Tartaglia on his recent promotion. Noted that individuals have the opportunity to donate to the AB 540 Support Committee s Gift of Education program during the holidays. BOARD OF TRUSTEES REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION There were no requests. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ANY SUBJECT There were no comments. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Ransford adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m.

7 Regular Board Meeting December 16, Ms. Ann H. Ransford, President Mr. Anthony P. Tartaglia, Clerk Board of Trustees Regular Meeting, December 16, 2013 Minutes recorded by Sally Holmes, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/President and the Board of Trustees Minutes adopted January 28, 2014 Board of Trustees Meeting