Mehrdad Aliasgari

The key discussion topics for this meeting centered around the upcoming elections kickoff event, including planning the agenda to engage candidates and finalizing location and food arrangements. Other agenda items included coordinating event availability across all members, voting on due dates and posting schedules for candidate videos, brainstorming voting prizes, and discussing food options and pricing for the Candidate Panel Event. New business focused on developing the run of show for Candidate Orientation and Ethics Sessions, and voting on the final design of the tote bag and the selection of voting prizes for student participation.

The Finance Committee Meeting agenda included a call to order, land acknowledgement, roll call, and approval of the agenda and minutes. The public forum provided an opportunity for students to address the Associated Students Board of Directors regarding issues affecting SJSU students. Key financial actions involved approval of specific funding amounts for several organizations, including Dravadi, the Environmental Resource Center, the AR/VR Club, the Latino Business Student Association, SASE SJSU, the Aerospace Engineering Association, the American Concrete Institute, and Spartans Disc Golf. A discussion item focused on the AS budget policy for the upcoming fiscal year.

This document outlines San Jose State University Athletics Department's strategy to address a historical $14.3 million cumulative structural deficit and a projected $4.9 million operating deficit for the current year. The long-term plan emphasizes reducing expenses, increasing revenue through fundraising and reallocating resources, coupled with enhanced transparency and accountability. A critical focus includes leveraging the athletics program as a strategic asset for university marketing, brand visibility, and student enrollment to ensure financial sustainability and continued competitive and academic success.

The meeting agenda included several action items under the consent agenda, such as removing a member from the Campus Fee Advisory Committee (CFAC) due to excessive unexcused absences, excusing absences for Vice President Agustin and Director Tuidelaibatiki related to professional development opportunities including Super Bowl events, and approving Director Brown's absence for Super Bowl related professional development. The board also addressed the appointment of a new Director to CFAC to maintain student majority, and discussed excusing Director De Oliveira's tardiness to Academic Senate due to a class conflict. New business included a final reading for the Resolution in Support of BayPass, a discussion with the SJSU President regarding Spring 2026 campus initiatives, a proposal to allocate funds for additional Affordable Book Vouchers, a request for funds for the Safety and Support for all Spartans Campaign, and a resolution discussion supporting a permanent space for the UndocuSpartan Center.

The Finance Committee Meeting included a Roll Call, Approval of the Agenda, and a Public Forum where members of the public could address the Associated Students Board of Directors regarding issues affecting SJSU students. Key action items involved approving funding for several organizations: $2450 for the GIS and Drone Society, $2400 for the Game Development Club (with references provided for the GDC conference), and $2000 for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. A discussion item was scheduled to continue updating the AS Budget Policy, specifically concerning the Scholarship Fund section within the FUND DESIGNATIONS FOR A.S. RESERVES Section.