Santa Clarita Community College District public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held its annual organizational meeting, electing Sharlene R. Johnson as Board President, Frederick K. Arnold as Vice President, and Darlene Trevino as Clerk for 2025. The board also approved the 2025 meeting schedule and resolutions certifying authorized signatories for the district and the Associated Student Government. A closed session was held to discuss two potential litigation cases.
- Election of Sharlene R. Johnson as Board President for 2025 after two prior nominees failed to secure majority
- Approval of Resolution No. 2024/25-15 updating district authorized signatories, removing Omar Torres and adding Thea Alvarado and Jennifer Brezina
- Approval of Resolution No. 2024/25-16 updating Associated Student Government authorized signatories, replacing Michael Joslin with Jasmine Ruys
- Closed session to discuss two potential litigation cases, including one referencing Keenan & Associates Claim No. 646595
- Brown Act training conducted by attorney Eileen O'Hare-Anderson of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The board will vote on hiring a third-party forensic accounting firm to investigate past college facilities projects for possible violations of policy and state law. The investigation was prompted by irregularities found in a terminated property agreement for an Advanced Technology Center. The board will also meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and potential litigation.
- Approval to hire a forensic accounting firm through district legal counsel to investigate facilities contracts
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiator (Gov. Code §54957.6)
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on one potential litigation case (Gov. Code §54956.9)
- Report out from closed session
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board will vote on appointing Leticia Meza-Guerrero and Ivan Volschenk to the Independent Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee, which oversees bond spending. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Financial Aid Office's operations and challenges. Closed session items involve two anticipated litigation cases.
- Appointment of two members to the Independent Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (action item)
- Presentation on College of the Canyons' Financial Aid Office operations and challenges
- Closed session discussion of anticipated litigation (Keenan & Associates Claim No. 646595 and one potential case)
- Recognition of outgoing Trustee Sebastian C.M. Cazares
- Approval of new and modified courses and programs (consent calendar)
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees holds a special joint meeting with the Associated Student Government (ASG). The agenda includes presentations on ASG goal highlights, a legacy project overview, statewide involvement, and the roles of the Board, President, and ASG. No votes on substantive policy or budget items are scheduled.
- ASG Goal Highlights: Uplift Student Voices — presentation on outreach events, town halls, surveys, and Canyon Country campus presence
- ASG Legacy Project Overview — discussion of potential lasting projects, following past examples like the ASG Computer Lab and baby changing stations
- ASG Statewide Involvement — update on participation in organizations such as the Student Senate of California Community Colleges
- Roles of the Board of Trustees, the President, and the ASG — informational overview by Board President Dr. Edel Alonso, Interim President David Andrus, and ASG President Harrison Kim
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The board approved a resolution to return $61,585,000 in state funds for affordable student housing on the Valencia campus, citing construction costs that exceed the budget and ongoing maintenance liabilities. The decision follows an analysis showing the project cannot be built within the $61.8M grant without significant scope reduction or additional district funding. The board also approved new and modified courses and programs, and continued funding for the Center for Early Childhood Education.
- Approval of Resolution No. 2024/25-12 to return $61,585,000 in student housing funds to the state
- Approval of new and modified courses and programs (4 new courses, 7 modified courses, 2 modified programs, 6 technical changes, 9 deleted courses, 1 deleted program)
- Approval of Resolution No. 2024/25-09 for continued child care funding ($365,776) for the Center for Early Childhood Education
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding Confidential Classified Employees Group (CCEG)
- Pathway to Law School presentation and campus recognitions
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The board is deciding on a property purchase and sale agreement to acquire 26650 Valley Center Drive, Santa Clarita, for $10,048,640, terminating a previous build-to-suit agreement. The purchase includes the land, design documents, and entitlements for the Advanced Technology Center, with the district taking over direct management of construction to reduce costs and ensure programming needs are met.
- Approval of Property Purchase and Sale Agreement for 26650 Valley Center Drive, Santa Clarita, for $10,048,640
- Termination of previous build-to-suit agreement with Intertex COC ATC, LLC
- District to directly manage design and construction of Advanced Technology Center, with estimated cost savings of $2,000,000
- Funding from Unrestricted General Fund, with potential reimbursement from Measure E bond proceeds
- Closed session for anticipated litigation based on a government claim
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
This meeting of the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, a special joint meeting with the Hart District, has been cancelled. The next regular business meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2024.
- Meeting cancelled; no business conducted
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a special meeting to interview candidates for the vacant Seat #5. After interviews, the board appointed Carlos Guerrero to fill the vacancy and administered the oath of office. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss potential litigation.
- Approved conducting interviews for Seat #5 vacancy and an amendment to the interview process
- Appointed Carlos Guerrero as new trustee for Seat #5 and administered oath of office
- Closed session to discuss one potential case of anticipated litigation
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a business meeting and adopted budget workshop. The board held a public hearing and then voted to adopt the 2024-2025 budgets for all funds, totaling $418,082,370. The board also received an update on its own budget for the year.
- Public hearing and adoption of the 2024-2025 budget, totaling $418,082,370 across all funds
- Unrestricted General Fund budget set at $167,298,289
- Measure E GO Bond Election 2016 Series 2022 Fund budget set at $71,404,380
- Board of Trustees budget update, including a $3,000 transfer from Events to Conference funds
- Remembrance of September 11, 2001
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting including a closed session on interim superintendent/president employment, labor negotiations, and potential litigation. In open session, the board will elect a clerk for 2024 and vote on a consent calendar that includes a $118,600 professional services agreement for evaluation of the Zero Textbook Cost Grant Program and a concessions agreement for the PAC Spotlight Series.
- Election of a Board member to serve as Clerk for 2024
- Approval of $118,600 professional services agreement with The Research and Planning Group for Zero Textbook Cost Grant evaluation
- Approval of concessions agreement with Papa's Garage Brewing Company (Lucky Luke Brewing) for 2024-2025 PAC Spotlight Series alcohol sales
- Closed session discussion on interim superintendent/president employment and labor negotiations
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (two potential cases)
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees is meeting to approve several consent calendar items, including clinical training agreements with Lompoc Valley Medical Center and Dignity Health, and an amendment to the Kaplan nursing exam prep agreement. The board will also hear a presentation on the Pathway to Law School program and hold a closed session on personnel and potential litigation.
- Approval of training agreement with Lompoc Valley Medical Center for Clinical Laboratory Scientist students (July 11, 2024 – July 10, 2029)
- Approval of Amendment #1 to Education Affiliation Agreement with Dignity Health for Nursing and Medical Laboratory Technician clinical training (through Aug 31, 2026)
- Approval of Amendment #1 to agreement with Kaplan, Inc. for nursing licensure exam preparation (through April 30, 2025)
- Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release, Chancellor employment and performance evaluation, and anticipated litigation
- Presentation on Pathway to Law School program
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a special meeting to address a vacancy on the board. They approved a resolution ordering a special election to fill the seat for Trustee Area 1, which will be consolidated with the November 5, 2024 general election. The board also elected a new vice president and held a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024/25-01 ordering a special election to fill the Trustee Area 1 vacancy, estimated to cost $40,000
- Elected Jerry Danielsen as Vice President for 2024
- Closed session items included public employee discipline/dismissal/release and the Chancellor's employment and performance evaluation
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
This is a special closed-session-only meeting of the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees. The board will conduct a performance evaluation of the Chancellor and confer with its labor negotiator regarding the Chancellor as an unrepresented employee. Public comment is limited to the beginning of the meeting and a report out will follow the closed session.
- Public employee performance evaluation of the Chancellor (Gov. Code §54957)
- Conference with labor negotiator for unrepresented employee: Chancellor (Gov. Code §54957.6)
- Public comment on closed session items and non-agenda items
- Report out from closed session
- Next business meeting scheduled for July 10, 2024
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
This is a special closed-session-only meeting of the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees. The board will discuss the chancellor's performance evaluation and confer with its labor negotiator regarding the chancellor as an unrepresented employee. Public comment is limited to the start of the meeting and the report-out after closed session.
- Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation of Chancellor (Gov. Code §54957)
- Closed session: Conference with Labor Negotiator for unrepresented employee: Chancellor (Gov. Code §54957.6)
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per subject (BP 2350)
- Next business meeting scheduled for July 10, 2024, 4:00pm closed session, 5:00pm open session
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a business meeting and tentative budget workshop, approving the 2024-2025 tentative budget totaling $483,707,051 across all funds. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings, administered the oath of office to the new student trustee, and received a presentation on the International Student Program. Closed session items included labor negotiations with CSEA and Part Time Faculty United, and a personnel matter.
- Approved 2024-2025 Tentative Budget of $483,707,051 for all funds, including $165,553,679 unrestricted general fund
- Approved minutes from April 24, May 8, and May 22, 2024 meetings
- Oath of office for 2024/25 Student Trustee Sanjana Sudhir
- Presentation on International Student Program (ISP) strategic goals and mobility programs
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for CSEA and Part Time Faculty United - AFT Local 6262
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees and the COC Foundation Board of Directors are meeting jointly. They will hear updates on the Foundation's strategic plan, ATC campaign fundraising, the Cougars Care Emergency Grant Fund, and community partnerships. The Board will also receive a presentation on the District's fiscal management self-assessment and take action on personnel items, including new hires and retirements.
- Update on COC Foundation's Strategic Plan and fundraising initiatives
- Update on ATC Campaign fundraising efforts
- Presentation of Fiscal Year 2022-23 and 2023-24 Sound Fiscal Management Self-Assessment Checklist
- Personnel actions: new hires, reassignments, and SERP retirements
- Recognition of outgoing Student Trustee Hestia Sartika
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees is meeting to approve consent calendar items, including new and modified courses and programs, and clinical affiliation agreements for the Physical Therapist Assistant program. The board will also report on closed session discussions and handle routine procedural matters.
- Approval of 10 new courses, 4 new programs, 24 modified courses, 3 modified programs, 17 technical changes, and 2 deleted courses
- Amendment No. 4 to MOU 46811 with County of Los Angeles for education services for adult offenders at Pitchess Detention Center, extending through July 30, 2025
- New affiliation agreement with West Point Physical Therapy Center, Inc. (May 9, 2024 – May 8, 2026) for PTA clinical hours
- New affiliation agreement with Equilibrium Physical Therapy (May 9, 2024 – May 8, 2026) for PTA clinical hours
- Closed session on threat to public services or facilities
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees is holding a self-evaluation workshop, facilitated by Dianne McKay from the Community College League of California. The board will review new 2024 ACCJC accreditation standards, assess its 2023-24 goals, and establish priorities for 2024-25. This is an informational workshop, not a decision-making meeting.
- Review of 2024 ACCJC Accreditation Standards and comparison with 2014 standards
- Discussion of Board Goals 2023-24 and establishment of goals for 2024-25
- Facilitated by Dianne McKay from the League On Call program
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per subject
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees is meeting to approve new and modified courses and programs, a dual enrollment agreement with Method Schools Corporation, and a tuition increase for the Center for Early Childhood Education. The board will also ratify a data privacy agreement with Sunkist Growers and hear a presentation on the Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant Apprenticeship. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approval of 12 new courses, 2 new programs, 3 modified courses, and 5 modified programs
- Dual enrollment agreement with Method Schools Corporation (CCAP)
- Tuition increases for Infant/Toddler (3-12%) and Preschool (3-7%) programs
- Ratification of Data Privacy Agreement with Sunkist Growers, Inc.
- Presentation on Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant Apprenticeship
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees is holding a special joint meeting with the Associated Student Government (ASG) to discuss student feedback and new short-term class offerings, followed by a business meeting to approve curriculum changes and personnel actions. The board will hear presentations on the Fall 2023 Student Survey results and the implementation of 8-week classes and pathways at the Canyon Country Campus, then vote on new and modified courses/programs and a personnel schedule.
- Approval of 10 new courses, 6 new programs, 18 modified courses, 5 modified programs, 13 technical changes, 8 deleted courses, 1 deleted program
- New faculty positions: Ethnic Studies (Chicano Studies) and Ethnic Studies (African American Studies) instructors for 2024-2025
- New classified positions: Multimedia Coordinator and Marketing Communications Specialist in Public Information Office
- New hire: Jose Gomez, Custodian II at Canyon Country Campus, $4,615/month
- Cell phone allowance of $100/month for Daiana Bogosian, Student Services Coordinator III
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session on employee discipline, approval of minutes, and a consent calendar with several action items. The most significant item is a $463,372.76 purchase of fenceless robot training carts from Klein Educational Systems, funded by a federal appropriation for Advanced Manufacturing. The board also approved extending a clinical affiliation agreement with Providence Health System and new/modified courses.
- Approval of $463,372.76 product and services agreement with Klein Educational Systems, Inc. for fenceless CERT carts (RFB #SCCCD 2324-258)
- Approval of Addendum One to affiliation agreement with Providence Health System – Southern California, extending clinical training access for nursing, phlebotomy, MLT, and EMT programs through April 30, 2026
- Approval of new and modified courses and programs, including 11 new courses, 1 new program, 22 modified courses, 2 technical changes, 19 deleted courses, and 1 deleted program
- Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release (Government Code 54957)
- Approval of minutes from February 14 and February 28, 2024 meetings
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on February 28, 2024, to consider and approve an amendment to the purchase and sale agreement for a new Advanced Technology Center. The amendment increases the purchase price by $2.2 million to cover unforeseen costs, and the board also approved the college assuming up to $442,500 in regulatory inspection costs. The motion carried with one dissenting vote.
- Approved Resolution No. 2023/2024-15, amending the purchase and sale agreement with Intertex COC, ATC, LLC for a 30,000 sq ft building at 26650 Valley Center Drive, Santa Clarita
- Purchase price increased from $19,825,000 to $22,025,000
- College to pay up to $442,500 or 2% of project cost for DSA tests and inspections
- Amendment covers soil excavation, HVAC upgrades, electrical systems, solar/battery storage, and tenant improvements
- Vote: 4 ayes, 1 nay (Sebastian Cazares), student trustee not present
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a business meeting on February 14, 2024, approving a consent calendar that included a renewal agreement for Small Business Development Center services and setting nonresident tuition and fees for FY 2024/25. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting included a closed session for public employee discipline/dismissal/release.
- Approved renewal agreement with Long Beach CCD for SBDC services, providing $345,150 in federal funds ($99,217 now, $245,933 amendment later)
- Approved $406 per unit nonresident tuition and $2 per unit capital outlay fee for FY 2024/25
- Approved agenda with changes, moving item 8.1 after consent calendar
- Approved minutes of January 17, 2024 business meeting
- Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board of Trustees met to review the district's annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The audit issued by Eide Bailly, LLP resulted in unmodified opinions for financial, federal, and state awards. The report details the district's management of $258 million in total expenditures during the period.
- Acceptance of the Annual Financial Report (Audit) for FY ending June 30, 2023
- Closed session labor negotiations with COCFA and CSEA
- Closed session real property negotiations for APN 2849-024-043 and 2849-024-044
- Recognition of outgoing Measure E Oversight Committee members