April 25, 2012 Meeting
Agenda
蜜桃影视 Faculty Association Agenda
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
- Welcome and Lunch
- Approval of Minutes from March meeting
- Treasurer鈥檚 Report
- TCFCBC Update
- District Budget
- Academic Development Chairperson Stipend
- Benefit Highlight 鈥� Local dues contribute to scholarships
- Officer Nominations for 2012-13
- Board of Trustees Meeting
- Other
- Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 12:10pm, Location: Cougar Room (Lunch will be provided)
Minutes
蜜桃影视 Faculty Association
Minutes of April 25, 2012
Call to Order
President Diane Jones called the meeting to order at 12:13 pm.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of the March 28 meeting were approved as presented.
Treasurer鈥檚 Report
Treasurer Ruby Payne reported that the current balance in the association account is $6337.39.
Recognitions
President Diane Jones congratulated Joe鈥檒l Chaidez for attaining tenure.
蜜桃影视 Faculty Collective Bargaining Committee (TCFCBC) Update
Budget
President Diane Jones reminded the Association that the budget is an ever changing target. We discussed the budget in TCFCBC. Admin has acknowledged that the 鈥淔ebruary surprise鈥� is not ongoing, and was a one year cut. They also acknowledged that the 4% increase that would occur if the Governor鈥檚 initiative passes in November applies to our entire general fund, and not just the apportionment. The Governor鈥檚 May revise will be out soon, and CTA is asking members to support the Governor鈥檚 budget initiative. We know what faculty have cut, and have asked Admin to provide, in writing, a list of other cuts across campus. Kelly Kulzer stated that she requested this in Planning Council last year and still hasn鈥檛 received the information. We have a very healthy reserve right now. Diane has also asked Admin for some form of a budget plan, possibly with different scenarios. Craig Johnson stated that in these discussions, we try to show Admin that the problem is not on the faculty side of the house.
Academic Development Chairperson Stipend
President Diane Jones reported that this committee began with Partnership for Excellence monies, and was charged with looking at developing a Basic Skills Division. Since then, this committee has operated like all other committees on campus. HR Director Jana Peters asked why this stipend is not on the extra duty page of our contract. We went through the process in TCFCBC. This was a fairness issue since none of the other Committee Chairperson positions on campus receive a stipend. The consensus agreement abolishes this stipend beginning 7-1-12.
Benefit Highlight 鈥� Local Dues Contribute to Scholarships
President Diane Jones reported that the Scholarship Committee awarded eight $250 scholarships to students expressing an interest in teaching. She thanked Darcy Bogle, Juana Escobedo and David Layne for their service. Additionally, $200 will be donated to a History scholarship in honor of Don Bandy鈥檚 retirement, and $200 will be donated to a Dental Hygiene scholarship in honor of Marilyn King鈥檚 retirement.
Officer Nominations for 2012-2013
President Diane Jones opened the floor for officer nominations, and stated that all current officers are willing to continue in their current capacities. No new officer nominations were presented. She then opened the floor for nominations for the three year term bargaining team position that will be vacated when Don Bandy retires at the end of this year. Craig Johnson nominated Greg Golling. There were no other nominations. Diane stated that she would verify Greg鈥檚 interest in the position. With only one nomination per position, a paperless ballot will be held in our May meeting.
Board of Trustees Meeting
President Diane Jones reported that the last Board of Trustees meeting was positive, for the most part, and centered on the budget.
Other
Kelly Kulzer reminded the Association about the three unit salary schedule credit May inservice, and asked anyone considering attending or needing materials for the inservice project to contact her. Tony Thompson asked for an update on salary schedule units earned. Diane stated she would contact HR Director Jana Peters.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 12:36 pm.
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