Mt San Antonio College

The meeting commenced with a Land Acknowledgement. Discussions covered reports from A.S. Advisors regarding Constitution Day setup requirements for senators, and updates from the A.S. Administrative Specialist III concerning Fall Leadership RSVPs and the requirement for senators to join a committee. The A.S. Vice President noted upcoming AS Visibility events and provided an update on tracking office hours. The Student Trustee reported on attending a special board meeting concerning the hiring firm search team for the new College President. The ICC reported on the candidate for ICC Secretary and preparation for the 'Join a Club' event. The information section included a presentation from the Accreditation Committee. Key action items involved nominations and speeches for the Senate Chair position, resulting in the selection of Runze Li. Additionally, legislation review took place, including a unanimous vote on Bill #1 concerning STEM Senator Revisions. Board communication involved a senator securing a co-author for a bill addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and another senator offering to produce more ice dispensers.

The meeting commenced with procedural items including the Flag Salute and Land Acknowledgement. Key discussions centered on budget deliberations, funding allocations, and remaining fund balances, noting a surplus in the local conference account. Specific appropriations were unanimously approved for the Engineering Club, the Astronomical Society (to attend a conference in Borrego Springs), and Women in Aviation (for registration costs). Board communications covered the opening of CSU and UC applications, required progress reports, mandates regarding Sexual Harassment training (AB22683), discussions on campus safety and non-smoking policies, and an IT implementation plan focusing on classroom technology, Wi-Fi consistency, and resource allocation.

The meeting included adjournment into Closed Session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation. Key public session actions involved administering the oath of office to elected and re-elected Board Members and the annual organizational meeting which resulted in the selection of officers: Trustee Robert Hidalgo as President, Trustee Jay Chen as Vice President, and Trustee Laura Santos as Clerk; Dr. Bill Scroggins continues as Secretary. The Board observed a moment of silence for former trustee Gary V. Miller. Employee introductions recognized newly appointed/promoted staff and retiring personnel, alongside recognition of the Men's Cross Country Team for their State Championship title. Discussions and approvals covered the Quarterly Financial Status Report, Quarterly Investment Report, various appropriation transfers and budget revisions, adoption of a resolution for informal bidding procedures, approval of independent contractors, and numerous agreements related to facilities, maintenance, and academic programs. The Board also accepted audit reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, approved the Mt. San Antonio College Transit Center project after a public hearing, approved compensation for two trustees absent from the previous meeting, and approved the negotiated agreement with CSEA, Chapter 651.

The meeting included an initial closed session for conference with labor negotiators concerning CSEA Chapters 262 and 651, and the Faculty Association. Key public session agenda items involved the annual organizational meeting, resulting in the selection of new officers: Laura Santos as President, Rosanne Bader as Vice President, and Judy Chen Haggerty as Clerk. Recognition was provided for newly appointed/promoted employees and retirees. The Board received reports from various constituent groups including Associated Students, Academic Senate, and Classified Senate. Informational reports included an oral presentation on the College's audit reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, and an update on the Adult Education Regional Consortium. Consent items covered administrative actions such as approving the Quarterly Financial Status Report, Quarterly Investment Report, various purchase awards (including UPS units), appropriation transfers, budget revisions, and multiple agreements for services such as water treatment, construction inspection, and engineering. Consent items also addressed human resources matters and several instructional agreements, including those related to Dual Enrollment with local school districts and authorization for new courses. Action items included conducting public hearings regarding initial proposals for successor agreements with CSEA Chapters 262 and 651, and formally accepting the audit reports from Eide Bailly LLP. A discussion item concerned the Board of Trustees Appointment of an Interim Member for Trustee Area 5, on which no action was taken.

Mt. San Antonio College's Student Equity Plan aims to eliminate disproportionate impact and advance equitable outcomes for all students through a coordinated framework of evidence-based strategies. The plan is structured around three primary goals: fostering a Culture of Care, ensuring Equitable Access & Completion, and advancing Equitable and Innovative Teaching. These efforts are aligned with the California Community Colleges Vision 2030 goals of Equity in Access, Equity in Success, and Equity in Support, focusing on creating an inclusive and supportive environment for student success.