BOARD ACTIONS

On June 28, 2004, the Board of Trustees approved:

§ A bid received from Electro Construction Corp. in the amount of $1,010,000 for the Stadium Lighting project. This project provides stadium lighting for the athletic field as part of the improvement of the track and field. Funds are available in Measure G Funds for the Athletic Facilities Improvement.

§ A resolution approving the California State Department of Education contract for childcare and development services for the Pre-Kindergarten Childcare Resource Program.

§ A resolution allowing the Board of Trustees to purchase and install the security systems for the new Science Center Buildings without competitive bidding. The security systems will be acquired from a “sole source,” Johnson Controls, the company that installed the security system for the rest of campus.

§ A resolution approving the implementation of the Glendale Community College District supplemental employee retirement plan for all permanent Management, Confidential, Certificated and Classified employees. This plan will allow the District to establish a fixed annuity for eligible employees and eliminate potential tax problems for the recipient.

§ A resolution honoring Dr. Glenn DeLange for the devoting and untiring energy he has given to Glendale Community College during the 2003-04 year as President of the Academic Senate.

§ A revision of Layoff/Rehire Policy 4217.3. The policy was revised to reflect the outcome of collective bargaining and has been approved by all appropriate governance committees.

§ A revision of Early Retirement Policy 4355. The policy was revised to reflect the current District practice and has been approved by all appropriate governance committees.

§ The addition of “Culinary Arts 216: Wine Selection and Presentation” to the official college course offerings.

§ A sabbatical leave for associate professor of art Daniel Stearns for Fall 2004 and Spring 2005.

§ Granting the academic rank of associate professor to Myron Faverman of the Computer Science/Information Systems Department.

§ Adoption of the 2004-05 tentative budget reflecting preliminary information for both revenue and appropriations. As more information is available, modifications will be made and incorporated into the Final Budget. A public hearing on the budget will be held at 5 p.m. on August 30 in the San Rafael Building at Glendale Community College.

§ The re-election of members to the Measure G Citizens Oversight Committee. The following persons were elected to an initial three year term expiring June 2005 and a second two year term expiring June 2007: Nicholas Hacopian; Armen Janian; Richard Jutras; Christine Olliff; Charles Ortiz; and Tony Tartaglia. The following persons were elected to a second two year term expiring June 2006: Mathew Huss; Artin Manoukian; Wayland Parsons; Jeannine Stepanian; and Charles (Tye) Veden.

§ Membership in associations and organizations for 2004-05 for the District and its representatives.

§ The annual authorization of the travel request approval process.

§ An authorization for the County Superintendent of Schools and the District’s Controller to make appropriation transfers necessary at the close of the 2003-04 school year to cover account overdrafts and permit the payment of District obligations incurred during the school year.

§ An agreement with Oracle for staff training for the Enterprise Resource Planning System in an amount not to exceed $200,000. Funds are provided for in Measure G Funds for Technology Infrastructure.

§ An agreement with Vertex Systems to provide additional implementation services for the finance and human resources modules of the Enterprise Resource Planning System in an amount not to exceed $234,600. Funds provided for within Measure G Funds for Technology Infrastructure.

§ An agreement with Tri/Con Engineering Inc. for geotechnical construction observation and testing services for the Stadium Lighting project on an as needed basis. Estimated cost is not to exceed $18,000 with funds available from Measure G funds for the Athletic Facilities Improvement project.

§ An agreement with Lundgren Management for construction oversight and inspection services involved with the Stadium Lighting project in an amount not to exceed $13,500. Funds for this project are provided for in Measure G funds for the Athletic Facilities Improvement project.

§ An agreement with Johnson Controls in the amount of $53,610 for purchase and installation of a security system for the Camino Real, Cimmarusti Science Center, Santa Barbara and Arroyo Seco buildings. Funds provided in Measure G Infrastructure.

§ An agreement with Simplex in the amount of $39,000 for fire alarm equipment maintenance services, $12,361.62 for the upgrade in services, and $9,881 for monitoring services.

§ A general services agreement between Glendale Unified School District and Glendale Community College for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 for the use of the Glendale High School football field and for classroom space rental for classes offered through GCC Community Services.

§ A clinical facilities agreement with Burbank Dialysis Partnership to use its facility for clinical experience for the Glendale College Community Services Hemodialysis Program.

§ An agreement with University of Phoenix to provide student teaching experience for its graduate nursing students through the Glendale College Nursing Program.

§ An agreement with the City of Hawthorne on behalf of the South Bay Workforce Investment Board to continue to be a Community Service and Work Experience provider through June 30, 2007.

§ An agreement with the following companies to provide professional support services for programs administered by the Professional Development Center for FY 2004-2005: CAD Doctor; Environmental Management & Training; Estupinian & Associates; Gavin J. Koon; Golden Aspen Communications Services; Grajeda Training Associates; Oxford VUE, Inc.; Richard D. Paul, Consulting; RMG Consulting; Sierra Consulting Services; Software Training Solutions; Steve Duscha Advisories; and Tallymark 5 Associates.

§ The declaration of a Vulcan Gas Convection Oven as surplus equipment. The item is no longer being utilized by the college and is taking up valuable storage space.

§ A 2004-05 retroactive pay adjustment for all management, confidential and other unrepresented employees, declaring them indefinite for 2004-05. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to make salary adjustments for such employees back to July 1, 2004, avoiding any problems concerning retroactive salary adjustments.

In addition:

§ The new Associated Students President Armen Kiramijyan was sworn in as Student Trustee and welcomed to the Board.

§ Executive Vice President of Administrative Services Larry Serot gave a presentation on the 2004-2005 Tentative Budget. The tentative budget reflects preliminary information from the May revise for both revenue and appropriations. Upon passage of the state budget, modifications will be made and incorporated into a final budget for the college.

§ The Board received an overview on the environmental impact report that is being done in conjunction with the college facilities master plan reflecting the college’s goals for the next seven years.

§ Tony Tartaglia, chair, Measure G Citizen Oversight Committee, gave a report on the 11-member committee and its accomplishments. Financial and program audits on Measure G were completed in December 2003.

§ The college received official notification that the WASC Commission at its spring meeting last week recommended a full six-year accreditation for the college with no restrictions. This is the maximum accreditation that is given. The next visit to the campus will not be until 2010. The Board thanked all that were involved with the accreditation process.

§ Congressman Adam Schiff will be on campus on June 30 for a Science Center classroom dedication in his honor for his assistance in securing funding for the center.

§ Chancellor Mark Drummond, who was recently at Glendale College for Commencement, will return to the college on October 28 for a visit with area CEOs.

§ Dean of Student Affairs Paul Schlossman reported that summer 2004 enrollment is up 0.5% from last summer, with a 2.3% increase in enrollment units.

§ 23 students have signed up to attend GCC in the fall as part of the deferred UC admission guarantee program. 1600 students have accepted offers for this program statewide.

§ 561 scholarships and grants were given out in 2003-2004. Glendale Community College has one of the largest (if not the largest) scholarship programs in the state.

§ The Board congratulated Dr. and Mrs. Davitt on their recognition by Holy Family High School at their 'A Midsummer Night's Cuisine' event.

§ The “On Campus at GCC Column” is back in the News-Press and runs monthly.

§ The Board extended a welcome to new News-Press Education Reporter Darlene Barrientos.

§ Sid Kolpas, professor of mathematics and president elect, Academic Senate is the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Faculty Award. Jeanette Stirdivant, division chair, College Services; counselor and professor is the recipient of the William J. Parker Exceptional Service Award.

These are not the official approved minutes of the meeting of June 28, 2004.