Valerie Arenas Rey

This document details a series of capital projects and campus-wide improvements aimed at completing the 2008 Master Plan for Mt. San Antonio College. Key initiatives include the construction of new facilities for the Library, Learning Resources and Campus Center, Business and Computer Technology, Child Development Center, and Athletics Complex Phase 2. It also outlines significant renovations for Career and Technical Education and Classroom Buildings, Laboratory expansion, and the development of a Fire Academy and a Public Transportation Center. Further enhancements involve parking, public safety, and traffic improvements, scheduled maintenance, and extensive infrastructure upgrades, all designed to support enrollment growth, modernize the campus, improve accessibility, and ensure an efficient and safe learning environment.

This Professional Development Plan for Mt. San Antonio College outlines a reimagined and expanded approach to fostering training and professional learning for all employees, aligning with the strategic goal of expanding professional development. The plan is committed to student success and promoting excellence in employee performance through collegially planned, high-impact, outcome-driven learning opportunities. Key focus areas include instructional excellence and innovation, technology for educators, governance, planning and leadership development, employee engagement, employee socialization and orientation, institutional training, supporting student achievement, diversity and cultural competence, and student equity. This living plan aims to achieve a comprehensive vision for employee professional development and improve institutional effectiveness.

Key discussions during the meeting included reports from A.S. Advisors noting a record $3,000 raised for the Mark Minor Student Life scholarship and upcoming events for Indigenous Native Heritage Month, including a center opening. The A.S. Administrative Specialist III provided updates on progress reports and the AS President reported on the AS Scholarship Taskforce, defining GPA and unit requirements for various scholarships, including a new indigenous scholarship. The Vice President discussed the Holiday Celebration date and location. The Student Trustee mentioned upcoming Board of Trustees items, specifically a smoking policy reveal. The ICC Co-Chair discussed progress on a bill proposal and space requests from the Pride and Equity centers. An action item involved the unanimous approval of Bill #3 concerning Faculty Relations Senator changes. Board communication covered a review of Budget Committee procedures and the updating of the handbook, as well as discussions regarding the SSCCC email concerning the DACA ruling and the upcoming Career Fair.

The meeting commenced with a moment of silence in remembrance of Porfirio "Pro" Mojica and Chuck Bader. Several newly appointed and promoted employees were introduced. The Board recognized recipients of the 2019 VOICES College Champion Awards. Reports were provided by various constituent groups, including the Associated Students, Academic Senate, and Classified Senate. Key action items involved the approval of numerous consent items related to administrative services, human resources, and instruction. Specific items approved included the use of Covina Valley USD facilities for football games, acceptance of the June 30, 2019, Quarterly Investment Report, contract approvals for various services (e.g., Psomas, T-Mobile, P2S Engineers, HMC Architects), budget transfers and revisions, approval of job classification descriptions, acceptance of CDE and Strong Workforce Initiative funds, and ratification of several agreements and contracts. Under Action Items, the Board reviewed and adopted the Budget for the 2019-20 Fiscal Year and adopted a resolution to compensate Trustee Jay Chen for absence from a previous meeting.

Key discussions included welcoming A.S. Advisors and promoting the Fall Leadership Conference, which is scheduled for a new date. Administrative updates involved returning a refrigerator from the STEM center, issuing A.S. polos, and emphasizing the requirement for Executive Board members to attend two meetings per semester. The Student Trustee reported on summer activities, including attending board meetings, a parade, the New Student Welcome, AS training, and conferences. Discussions and actions focused on a live training refresher on appropriations, and a vote on Appropriation #01-2023 for the CAADE Conference, which was amended after discussion regarding the number of attending students. Nominations for Senate Chair were also taken.