Santa Rosa Junior College public meetings in 2020
46 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees held a special listening session, primarily conducting its annual organizational meeting. The board swore in three trustees and approved officer appointments, the 2021 meeting calendar, and committee assignments. The board also received training on eliminating bias in hiring and employment practices.
- Swearing-in of Trustees Banuelos, Lindley, and Martinez for four-year terms ending in 2024
- Appointment of Trustee Battenfeld as Board President, Trustee Martinez as Vice President, and Trustee Banuelos as Clerk for 2021
- Approval of 2021 Board meeting calendar and committee appointments
- Board training on eliminating bias in hiring and employment practices
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly is meeting remotely to handle routine business: approving the agenda and past minutes, hearing officer and honorary member reports, and taking public comment. The only substantive action item is a motion to approve the plan for the 2021 SGA Winter Retreat, which has no fiscal impact. The meeting is largely procedural.
- Approve plan for 2021 SGA Winter Retreat (no fiscal impact)
- Approval of agenda and minutes from meetings #18 and #19
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes per topic
- Officer and honorary member reports (2 minutes each)
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees will meet via teleconference, starting with a closed session to discuss negotiations with employee unions (AFA, SEIU, CFT, Management Liaison Team) and a public employee performance evaluation. The open session will include routine approvals, public comments, and reports, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.
- Closed session on negotiations with AFA, SEIU, CFT, and Management Liaison Team
- Closed session on public employee performance evaluation
- Ratification of contracts for November 10 to December 7, 2020
- Approval of minutes from November 10, 2020 meeting
- Employee of the Month recognition for Debbie Riedmuller
Student Government Assembly
The Student Government Assembly will hold its 19th meeting of the 2020-21 year remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda and past minutes, officer and honorary member reports, and public comment. The main action items are approving dates, plan, and $500 funding for the 2021 Winter Retreat, and approving $100 for a Sock Drive.
- Approve dates, plan, and $500 funding for 2021 SGA Winter Retreat
- Approve $100 funding for Sock Drive
- Special report: West Below - Freedom of Clubs Act
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes per topic
- Meeting held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Board Facilities Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from the November 3, 2020 meeting, receive public comments, and hear updates on various facilities projects including purchasing, IT, sustainability, and major capital projects. They will also review items slated for the next Board of Trustees consent agenda. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Approval of minutes from Nov 3, 2020 meeting
- Public comments via email, voicemail, or Zoom
- Updates on purchasing, IT, sustainability, facilities operations, and major capital projects
- Review of items for next Board of Trustees consent agenda
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly will hold its 18th meeting remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda includes routine items (call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comment) and reports from officers and honorary members. Under old business, the assembly will consider amending the SGA Code of Conduct. New business includes approving $450 in funding for up to three members to attend the virtual 'LatinX Leads' conference, endorsing a sock drive, collaborating with the District on a student survey, and approving dates for the 2021 SGA Winter Retreat.
- Approve funding of $450.00 for up to 3 members to attend virtual conference 'LatinX Leads'
- Amend the SGA Code of Conduct (no fiscal impact)
- Endorse a Sock Drive (no fiscal impact)
- Collaborate with the District to send out a student survey
- Approve dates for the 2021 SGA Winter Retreat
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly is meeting remotely to conduct routine business, including approving the agenda and past minutes, hearing officer and honorary member reports, and making committee appointments. Action items include amending the SGA Code of Conduct, approving $450 in funding for up to three members to attend the virtual 'LatinX Leads' conference, endorsing a sock drive, approving dates for the 2021 winter retreat, and collaborating with the district on a student survey. The meeting also includes special reports on parliamentary procedure, budget, the Petaluma coordinator position, and basic needs.
- Approve $450 funding for up to 3 members to attend virtual conference 'LatinX Leads'
- Amend the SGA Code of Conduct
- Endorse a Sock Drive
- Approve dates for 2021 SGA Winter Retreat
- Collaborate with District to send out a student survey
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly is meeting remotely to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and past minutes, hearing officer and honorary member reports, and making appointments. They will also vote on funding up to $1,000 for Women's History Month events and approve three members to attend the virtual 'LatinX Leads' conference. The meeting includes public comment and reports from the Superintendent/President and Basic Needs update.
- Approve funding up to $1,000 for Women's History Month events and activities
- Approve 3 attendees for virtual conference 'LatinX Leads'
- Approve honorary member and committee appointments
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes per topic
- Reports from Superintendent/President Dr. Frank Chong and Basic Needs update
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees convened via teleconference to approve minutes and hold public hearings on labor negotiations. The board discussed opening Article 21 (Professional Growth Increments) for negotiation with the All Faculty Association and reviewed joint reopener proposals with SRJC CFT for the 2021-22 agreement. No other substantive actions or financial decisions were listed in the provided agenda text.
- Public hearing on opening Article 21: Professional Growth Increments for negotiation with the All Faculty Association
- Public hearing on joint reopener contract proposals for 2021-22 with SRJC CFT
- Approval of minutes from the October 13, 2020 meeting
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Board Facilities Committee is meeting to approve proposed naming opportunities and donation levels for the new Lindley Center for STEM building, which requires approval before public promotion. The committee also receives updates on various facilities projects and reviews items for the next board meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.
- Approval of proposed spaces for naming and donation levels for Lindley Center for STEM
- Project updates on purchasing, IT, media, sustainability, facilities operations, and major capital projects
- Approval of minutes from Oct 6, 2020 meeting
- Public comments via Zoom or phone
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly is meeting remotely to conduct routine business: approving the agenda and past minutes, hearing officer and honorary member reports, and considering appointments to honorary and committee positions. Special reports will be given on accreditation committees, sustainability, the Student Resource Center, and parliamentary procedure. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.
- Appointment of Alexi Ott as Assembly Member for the District Police
- Appointment of 15 students to Accreditation Committees
- Special report on Accreditation Committees by Jessica Russell
- Special report on Sustainability by Guy Tillotson
- Special report on Student Resource Center by Genevieve Bertone
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly will meet remotely to vote on several action items, including sponsoring students for the Student Empowerment Academy, developing a student survey, hosting a candidate panel, funding a Black Lives Matter speaker series, amending the SGA Code of Conduct, and funding Latinx Heritage Month events. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes, officer reports, and committee appointments.
- Sponsor student attendance at Student Empowerment Academy (up to $1,000)
- Develop student survey for Fall 2020
- Host Dr. Buul for Black Lives Matter series (up to $4,500)
- Amend SGA Code of Conduct
- Fund Latinx Heritage Month events ($200)
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly will meet remotely to vote on several action items, including sponsoring students for the Student Empowerment Academy (up to $2,000), hosting Dr. Buul for a Black Lives Matter series (up to $4,500), funding Latinx Heritage Month events ($200), and approving a panel for Sonoma County candidates and measures. They will also consider appointments to fill vacant officer and assembly member positions, and amendments to the SGA Code of Conduct.
- Approve up to $2,000 to sponsor students for Student Empowerment Academy
- Approve up to $4,500 to host Dr. Buul for Black Lives Matter series
- Approve $200 for Latinx Heritage Month events
- Appoint Evelyn Navarro as Vice President of Finance; appoint Bren Lorenz, Joshua Mandela Poinsett, Raymond Wang as Assembly Members
- Approve panel for Sonoma County candidates and measures in November 2020 election
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly will meet remotely to consider several action items, including a $10,000 donation to support the Measure O campaign, hosting Dr. Buul for a Black Lives Matter series at up to $4,500, and sponsoring student attendance at the Student Empowerment Academy for up to $2,000. They will also vote on appointments to fill vacant officer and committee positions, and discuss a panel for Sonoma County candidates and measures on the November 2020 ballot.
- Donation up to $10,000 to support Measure O campaign
- Host Dr. Buul up to 4 times for Black Lives Matter series, up to $4,500
- Sponsor students to attend Student Empowerment Academy, up to $2,000
- Appoint Burkley Jean as VP of Finance, Anetra McMartnay as VP of Clubs Petaluma
- Appoint Frank Bastoni to SCJCD Police Sergeant hiring committee
Student Government Assembly
The Student Government Assembly will meet remotely to discuss and vote on several action items, including sponsoring students to attend the Student Empowerment Academy with up to $2,000, appointing students to shared governance and hiring committees, inviting candidates for endorsement for the Sonoma County elections, and developing a student survey for Fall 2020. The meeting also includes reports from officers and special guests.
- Sponsor student attendance at Student Empowerment Academy (SEA) for 2020/2021, up to $2,000
- Appoint students to shared governance and hiring committees, including SCJCD Police Sergeant hiring committee
- Invite candidates for endorsement for Sonoma County elections on November 3, 2020
- Develop a student survey for Fall 2020 to gather student feedback
- Public comment via Zoom or email, 3 minutes per speaker
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is holding a special listening session to discuss hiring and retention practices aimed at increasing diversity and improving retention of faculty and staff of color. The session follows a Board-approved Equity and Anti-racism Resolution from June 2020, in response to a statewide Call to Action. The Superintendent/President and Interim VP of Human Resources will present a report, followed by public comment and Board discussion.
- Report on hiring and retention practices to support diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Follow-up to Board-approved Equity and Anti-racism Resolution (June 2020)
- Public comment via email, voicemail, or teleconference
- Board discussion on hiring and retention practices
Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The Sonoma County Junior College District Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss the 2020/21 budget proposed for adoption. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 2, 2020 meeting and take public comments.
- 2020/21 Budget Proposed for Adoption
- Approval of June 2, 2020 meeting minutes
- Public comment opportunity
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly is meeting remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19. They will consider approving the current agenda and past meeting minutes, hear public comments and officer reports, and vote on two old business items: purchasing up to $200 in office supplies and appointing students to shared governance and hiring committees.
- Purchase supplies for SGA 2020/2021, up to $200 from Office Supplies budget
- Appoint students to shared governance and hiring committees (Curriculum Review Committee, Presidents Consultation Council)
- Approval of agenda and minutes from Special Meeting #3
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes per topic)
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly held a special remote meeting to handle routine business. The body voted to approve a $200 expenditure for office supplies and appoint students to shared governance and hiring committees. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items, officer reports, and public comment.
- Approval of up to $200 for SGA office supplies from the Office Supplies budget line
- Appointment of students to the Curriculum Review Committee and Presidents Consultation Council
- Approval of minutes from the previous meeting (Meeting #2)
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees will meet via teleconference, starting with a closed session to discuss negotiations with employee unions (AFA, SEIU, CFT, Management Liaison Team) and a public employee performance evaluation. The open session will include routine approvals, public comments, and reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Closed session on negotiations with AFA, SEIU Local 1021, CFT Local 1946, and Management Liaison Team
- Closed session on public employee performance evaluation
- Ratification of contracts for July 14 to August 10, 2020
- Declaration of surplus property
- Employee of the Month recognition for Forrest Johnson
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly is meeting remotely to handle routine business: approving the agenda and past minutes, hearing officer and trustee reports, and taking action on old and new business. They will vote on a $300 purchase of Robert's Rules of Order books and consider appointments to fill several vacant positions, including Vice President of Finance and two Marketing VPs, plus appointments to shared governance committees.
- Purchase up to $300 for 7 copies of Robert's Rules of Order, 12th Edition (budget: Office Supplies)
- Appoint Vice President of Finance (candidates: Camden Buckman, Delashay Carmona Benson)
- Appoint Vice President of Marketing, Santa Rosa (candidate: Sebastian Bustamante)
- Appoint Vice President of Marketing, Petaluma (candidate: Mikaella Rose)
- Appoint West Below as Assembly Member of Justice; appoint students to Integrated Student Success Committee (4 seats)
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee is meeting to review quarterly Measure H bond expenditures and receive updates on capital projects. The agenda includes a president's update, a report from the accounting manager on bond spending, and a presentation on all Measure H projects. Public comment is allowed via email, voicemail, or during the meeting.
- Quarterly bond expenditures for Measure H Bond presented by Accounting Manager Linda Close
- Update on all Measure H projects by Serafin Fernandez
- President's update on Capital Projects since last meeting
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees Facilities Committee voted to support the development of a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over US Highway 101 near the Edwards/Elliott Avenue intersection. The committee also approved proposed spaces and donation levels for naming opportunities at the Shone Farm and Petaluma Campus. Additionally, the board received informational updates on various facilities, IT, and sustainability projects.
- Approved support for the Highway 101 Bike & Pedestrian Overcrossing at Edwards/Elliott Avenue
- Approved naming opportunities and associated donation levels for Shone Farm and Petaluma Campus
- Received project updates on purchasing, IT/media, sustainability, and major capital projects
Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The Sonoma County Junior College District Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet via Zoom to review the Governor's May Budget Revise and its impacts on community colleges, as well as the 2020-21 tentative budget. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the February 4, 2020 meeting and public comment. No formal action is scheduled on the budget items; they are for information and discussion.
- Review of Governor's May Revise 2020-2021 and impacts on community colleges
- Review of 2020-21 Tentative Budget
- Approval of February 4, 2020 meeting minutes
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per subject)
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees held a teleconference meeting due to COVID-19, approving routine items and installing Jocelyn Toscano as the 2020-21 Student Trustee, effective June 1, 2020. The board also recognized all SRJC employees as Employees of the Month for May 2020. Closed session included real estate negotiations for 100 Sebastopol Road and labor negotiations with employee unions.
- Installed Jocelyn Toscano as Student Trustee for 2020-21, effective June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021
- Approved minutes from April 14, 2020 meeting
- Ratified contracts executed April 14 to May 11, 2020
- Declared surplus property (details in attachment)
- Closed session: real estate negotiation for 100 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa; labor negotiations with SEIU, AFA, CFT, and Management Liaison Team
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly is meeting remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19. They will consider approving the agenda and minutes, and may act on appointments to committees. Key action items include a first reading of the proposed 2020/2021 SGA budget, a $4,000 student survey with giveaway incentives, and a faculty remote learning/teaching questionnaire.
- First reading of proposed 2020/2021 SGA budget
- Student survey with giveaway incentive, $4,000
- Faculty Remote Learning/Teaching Questionnaire
- Appointments to Shared Governance and Hiring Committees
- Public comment via Zoom or email
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board Facilities Committee met on May 5, 2020, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, receive public comments, and hear updates on various facilities projects. The committee also reviewed items slated for the consent agenda of the next Board of Trustees meeting. The meeting was held via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Approved minutes of the April 7, 2020 meeting
- Public comments on agendized and non-agendized items
- Project updates on purchasing, IT/media, sustainability, facilities operations, and major capital projects
- Review of consent agenda items for next Board of Trustees meeting
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly will meet remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19. They will consider several spending items, including gift cards for the Second Chance Club, gaming giveaways, a student survey incentive, and a leadership banquet. The agenda also includes appointments to committees and a first reading of the proposed 2020/2021 budget.
- $4,620 for gift cards to support Second Chance Club students
- $1,000 for gift cards for weekly SGA gaming giveaways
- $4,000 for a student survey with giveaway incentives
- $1,000 for Spring 2020 Leadership Banquet support
- $500 for graduation stoles for Connections Learning Community students
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee is meeting via teleconference to review and approve the 2018/19 financial and performance audits for Measure H, as well as the annual report to the community. They will also consider new committee member appointments and receive a quarterly bond expenditure update.
- Approve 2018/19 Audit Reports for Measure H (SCJCD Bond 2019 Final Audit Report.pdf, SCJCD Prop 39 2019 Final Audit Report.pdf)
- Approve Annual Report to the Community 2018/19 (draft)
- Approve committee members for 3/2020-3/2022: Michael Coutre (Taxpayer's Association), Rick Call (Support Organization), Greg Granderson (Senior Citizen's Organization); set committee size to 10
- Quarterly bond expenditures report for Measure H (as of 3/31/20)
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly is meeting remotely due to COVID-19. The agenda includes reports on $2.9 million in federal student aid, appointments to committees, and several spending proposals. Action items include funding for a student survey with giveaways, gift cards for the Second Chance Club, and weekly gaming giveaways.
- Report on $2.9 million in Direct Student Aid from the Federal Government
- New Business: $4,000 for a student survey with giveaway incentive
- New Business: $4,620 for gift cards to support Second Chance Club
- New Business: $1,000 for weekly SGA gaming giveaways
- Old Business: $100 for an online SGA Forum with marketing
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting via teleconference due to COVID-19, with closed session discussions on labor negotiations with SEIU, AFA, and the Management Liaison Team, followed by open session actions including approval of prior meeting minutes. Public comment is allowed via email, voicemail, or phone.
- Closed session negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, AFA, and Management Liaison Team
- Approval of March 10 regular meeting minutes
- Approval of March 5 special listening session minutes
- Approval of March 24 special meeting minutes
- Employee of the Month: Theo Chatneuf, Media Systems Technician I
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board Facilities Committee is meeting to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, receive public comments, and hear updates on purchasing, IT, media, sustainability, facilities operations, and major capital projects. The committee will also review items slated for the next Board of Trustees consent agenda. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Approval of minutes from March 3, 2020 meeting
- Public comments via Zoom or email
- Project updates on purchasing, IT, media, sustainability, facilities operations, and major capital projects
- Review of items for next Board of Trustees consent agenda
Student Government Assembly
The Student Government Assembly will meet remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19. They will consider redirecting $5,000 in previously approved event funding to directly support students during the pandemic, and discuss an online forum with $100 in marketing funds. The assembly will also vote on supporting the district's decisions on student fee refunds and paying student employees through spring 2020, plus an emergency budget suspension resolution.
- Redirect $5,000 in previously approved event funding to direct student support during COVID-19
- Support district decision on refunds and student fees
- Support district decision to pay student employee payroll through spring 2020
- Approve Emergency Budget Suspension Resolution
- Host online SGA forum with $100 from Marketing Committee
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly met remotely on March 30, 2020, to address the ongoing health crisis. The body voted to redirect $5,000 in previously approved event funding to provide direct student support during the pandemic. Other actions included approving student election candidates and amending the Executive Vice President of Legislation position.
- Redirect $5,000 in event funding to direct student support during the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Approve Sierra Garcia as a candidate for Executive Vice President of Legislation
- Remove Carolynne Marshall from Vice President of Sustainability and appoint her as Executive Vice President of Legislation candidate
- Amend the duties or description of the Executive Vice President of Legislation position
- Endorse the Sustainability Committee's Plastics Resolution and Climate Resolution
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly is holding a special remote meeting to consider several actions, including redirecting $5,000 in previously approved event funding to directly support students during the COVID-19 pandemic. They will also discuss hosting an online SGA forum with $100 in marketing funds, plan remote fulfillment of Public Service Fellowship requirements, and approve appointments to committees and the 2020-2021 election ballot.
- Redirect $5,000 to direct student support during COVID-19
- Approve $100 for online SGA forum with marketing and giveaways
- Appoint Sierra Garcia as Executive Vice President of Legislation
- Remove Carolynne Marshall from VP of Sustainability, appoint to Executive VP of Legislation
- Appoint Mary Cabrera to Nurse Practitioner hiring committee
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to receive an update on district conditions from President Frank Chong and to consider ratifying the district's proclamation of a state of emergency due to COVID-19. The action would authorize the Superintendent/President to take necessary actions, including remote education, staff leave, and emergency contracts without bidding. Public comments will be accepted via Zoom or email.
- Ratification of Sonoma County Junior College District's Proclamation of a State of Emergency
- Authorizes emergency contracts without bidding under California Public Contract Code section 20654
- Allows remote education, staff leave, and disaster service worker assignments
- Public comments via Zoom or email due to COVID-19
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees met in open session, holding two public hearings on initial contract proposals for 2020-21 reopeners with SEIU Local 1021, as required by state law. The board also approved a consent agenda that included ratifying contracts, curriculum changes, instructor load adjustments, summer community education courses, and a change order for the Plover Dream Center. The closed session was cancelled.
- Public hearing on District's initial contract proposals for 2020-21 reopeners with SEIU Local 1021
- Public hearing on SEIU Local 1021's initial contract proposals for 2020-21 reopeners with the District
- Approved Change Order #2 for Plover Dream Center (Kevin Mack Construction) for $33,558, bringing revised contract to $505,186
- Approved 85 Community Education courses for Summer 2020, including 9 new courses
- Approved Curriculum Review Committee recommendations for February 2020, including 13 new/reinstated courses and 26 revised majors/certificates
Student Government Assembly
The Student Government Assembly will vote on several funding requests, including $500 for the We the Future Conference, $200 for an SGA forum, $200 for a student elections debate, and $200 for scantrons and greenbooks. They will also consider amendments to the Executive Vice President of Legislation position, endorse sustainability resolutions, and handle appointments to shared governance and hiring committees.
- Approve $500 for We the Future Conference (April 10, 2020) from Finance & Benefits and Marketing committees
- Approve $200 for SGA forum for Santa Rosa and Petaluma campuses from Discretionary and Student Life funds
- Approve $200 for Marketing Committee's Student Elections Debate on March 30
- Approve up to $200 for scantrons and greenbooks for distribution
- Read and endorse Sustainability Committee's Plastics Resolution and Climate Resolution
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly meets to approve funding for student elections and various campus events. The body also reviews appointments to shared governance and hiring committees. A report on the Southwest Campus is presented by Hector Delgado.
- Approve $800.00 for the Public Student Elections Fund for Spring 2020 elections
- Approve $850.00 for Women's History Week events (March 23-26)
- Approve $1,700.00 for the ASL Club Annual Picnic
- Approve $3,100.00 for the Black History Event: Perception vs. Reality
- Approve $450.00 for the 2020 Del Monte Lecture Event featuring Dr. Erika Lee
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees held a regular meeting where the closed session was cancelled. The Board approved the January 14 minutes and a consent agenda that included new instructionally related fees for Summer and Fall 2020. They also approved a three-year contract with CampusLogic for student financial services software and received initial contract proposals from SEIU Local 1021 for a public hearing scheduled for March 10, 2020.
- Approved a $288,800 three-year contract with CampusLogic for StudentForms with CampusMetrics software
- Approved new Instructionally Related Fees for Summer and Fall 2020 semesters
- Received initial contract proposals for 2020-2021 reopeners from SEIU Local 1021, scheduling a public hearing for March 10, 2020
- Approved the declaration of surplus property for items determined obsolete or unrepairable
- Approved Curriculum Review Committee recommendations including 2 new majors/certificates and 5 inactivated programs
Student Government Assembly
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government Assembly will meet to consider several funding requests, including $6,000 for a statewide student senate conference, $800 for spring election publicity, and $500 for a candidate debate. The agenda also includes appointments to committees, endorsing a resolution from another college, and reconsidering previously approved funds for a campus event and informational cards. Most items are action items requiring a vote.
- Approve $6,000 for SSCCC Spring General Assembly in Ontario, CA, April 3-5
- Approve $800 for Public Student Elections Fund for spring 2020 elections
- Approve $500 for Student Elections Debate on March 30, 2020 (funded by Discretionary $300, Student Life Santa Rosa $200)
- Approve $1,500 for MEChA Youth Conference on February 21, 2020
- Reconsider $250 for SRJC Herencia event and $120 for 'Know Your Rights' cards (both from Student Life Santa Rosa budget)
Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet to review the Governor's January budget proposal, as presented by the Interim Vice President of Finance. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and an opportunity for public comment. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural.
- Review of Governor's January budget proposal
- Approval of December 9, 2019 meeting minutes
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per subject)
Student Government Assembly
The Student Government Assembly will consider several funding requests, including an additional $2,500 for a Washington D.C. trip and $6,000 for the SSCCC Spring General Assembly in Ontario, California. They will also vote on amendments to officer positions and bylaws, and hear reports on international student fees and the HSI Grant.
- Additional $2,500 for Washington D.C. trip
- $6,000 for SSCCC Spring General Assembly in Ontario, CA (April 3-5)
- $800 for food for SSCCC Retreat
- Amendments to Vice President of Student Health, Executive Vice President of Legislation, and creation of Vice President of Legislation
- Appointments to Shared Governance and Hiring Committees
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees met in open session on January 14, 2020, and approved a consent agenda that included ratifying contracts, declaring surplus property, approving instructor load reports, curriculum changes, a seniority roster, sabbatical leaves, and two construction contracts funded by Measure H. The board also recognized Guadalupe Cabrera-Mendia as Employee of the Month and heard reports from various campus groups.
- Approved $107,887 contract to Moving Image Technologies, Inc. for a laser cinema projector at Carole L Ellis Auditorium, Petaluma Campus (Measure H).
- Approved $447,799 contract to FRC, Inc. for Bussman Hall renovations for Human Resources relocation (Measure H).
- Approved declaration of surplus property (97 items) for disposal.
- Approved 15 sabbatical leave proposals for 2020-2021 academic year.
- Approved curriculum review recommendations including new courses and programs.
Student Government Assembly
The Student Government Assembly will vote on amending bylaws to create a Vice President of Legislation position and to modify the Executive Vice President of Legislation role. They will also consider a pronoun resolution and receive an update on the student housing project with Servitas. Appointments to shared governance and hiring committees are also on the agenda.
- Bylaw amendment to create Vice President of Legislation position
- Bylaw amendment to modify Executive Vice President of Legislation position
- Pronoun resolution for approval
- Update on student housing project with Servitas
- Appointments to shared governance and hiring committees
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board Facilities Committee met on January 7, 2020, in open session. The agenda included approval of prior meeting minutes, public comments, and informational updates on purchasing, IT, media, sustainability, facilities operations, and major capital projects. No substantive decisions or proposals were made beyond routine procedural items.
- Approval of regular meeting minutes (action item)
- Public comments period with rules on employee complaints
- Project updates: purchasing, IT and media, sustainability, facilities operations, major capital projects
- Preview of consent/action items for next Board of Trustees meeting