Santa Rosa Junior College

The meeting included a call to order followed by a discussion on public comments concerning the district's water lines and compliance requirements for projects under $100,000. Information sessions covered updates on Purchasing, IT projects, Facilities Operations projects, and major projects from the Capital Projects Department. Additionally, Vice President Kate Jolley and Project Managers presented consent/action items scheduled for the next regular Board of Trustees meeting.

The meeting commenced with a closed session where an action was taken to permanently expel a student for serious conduct code violations. Upon reconvening, the Board installed the new Student Trustee for the 2017-2018 term and recognized the Employee of the Month for May 2017. A public hearing was held regarding the District's Proposed Energy Service Contract to Construct Solar Power Facilities, followed by public comments addressing faculty concerns, the importance of maximizing Measure H funds, and opposition to Project Labor Agreements (PLAs). Reports included updates on IT infrastructure, facilities projects, and Measure H progress. The President reported on meeting with state officials regarding Proposition 51 funds, follow-up on constituent group concerns, and a planned administrative recommendation on PLAs. The Student Trustee reported on the 100th Anniversary planning, Measure C promotion related to housing insecurity, basic needs support, and SGA activities. The Academic Senate reported on the divided endorsement of the EEO Plan and a new MOU clarifying class size determination processes. The Classified Senate expressed concerns regarding stagnant wages, cost of living, and the impact of hiring freezes, while endorsing Measure C. The Consent Agenda included approvals for Instructor Load Reports, contract ratifications, curriculum recommendations, surplus property declaration, and several construction-related change orders and contract awards, including for the Bailey HVAC Phase II Project and Solar Power Facilities. The Action Agenda covered personnel actions, approval of warrants, the Quarterly Financial Report, adoption of the 2017/18 IEPI Framework, amendments to SGA Bylaws, continuation of the Student Transportation Fee, and intent to enroll sworn police personnel in Safety PERS. The Board ultimately approved the Energy Service Contract and the Award of Contract for Solar Power Facilities to SunPower Corporation. Information items included reports on the Student Success Scorecard, a sabbatical leave, the CBOC Annual Report, and the first reading of the 2017-2020 Draft EEO Plan.

The meeting commenced with a Closed Session to consider matters including real estate negotiation, public employment, and negotiations with specific employee groups. During the Open Session, presentations were given regarding the Swedish Student Exchange Program and the Employee of the Month. Public comments covered topics such as Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), the need for student housing, and support for union activities. The Board received updates on facilities, including a presentation from ALMA Strategies concerning Measure H planning and infrastructure priorities, and an update on Measure H bond projects. The President's report addressed the recent IEPI visit focused on enrollment management, the complexity of the PLA discussion, efforts to secure student housing, and upcoming commencement and college events. Student Trustee reports highlighted concerns regarding student basic needs insecurity, transportation fees, and the critical need for housing affordability. The Academic Senate reported on initiatives concerning minimum qualifications, class maximums based on pedagogy, and proposed amendments to the Senate Constitution. The Classified Senate reported on elections, budget fundraising efforts for professional development and scholarships, and upcoming events. The Student Government Assembly reported on their food bank operations, support for a free bus pass initiative, and support for rent control measures. The Consent Agenda included approvals for instructor load reports, contract ratifications, curriculum recommendations, instructionally related fees, declaration of surplus property, award of contracts for ammunition supplies, boiler replacement, veterans expansion project change orders, pre-qualified CEQA consulting firms, technology purchases, modular restroom purchase, elevator services, pest management, hazardous waste removal, and permission to bid/award bids for campus projects, as well as approval of notices of completion for several construction projects. Action items also included approval of changes to the adopted budget and official recognition of the "Day Under the Oaks" event. Final action items approved personnel actions and payment of warrants.

The meeting was called to order following the Land Acknowledgement. During Public Comment, a member of the public addressed the distribution of the Doyle scholarship and advance provision of meeting minutes. The District Update covered the conclusion of a busy spring semester, celebrated by upcoming Career Education and Commencement events, and announced the selection of Sarah Laggos as the new Executive Director of the Foundation, thanking J Mullineaux for his past leadership. The District Strategic Planning discussion focused on incorporating feedback, addressing equity gaps in participation, outlining accountability for action steps, and examining participation in transfer-level math and English. Resource allocation alignment with the new Strategic Plan for the upcoming year was noted, emphasizing the focus on credit hours per student. The board reviewed the proposed FY26 Foundation Operating Budget and unanimously approved the FY26 Officers, Renewing Directors, Committee Membership, and Board and Committee Calendar. The meeting concluded with presentations on SRJC Student Projects, including the Spring Appeal Video and Students Learning to Give Presentation, and written reports.

The meeting commenced with a closed session that included public comments followed by a recess to consider negotiations with the AFA/SEIU/Management Liaison Team and public employee discipline/dismissal/release. Upon reconvening in open session, the Board announced the action taken in closed session: not renewing the contract of an educational administrator effective June 30, 2020. Key actions included the Annual Organizational Meeting resolutions, which appointed the Board President, Vice President, and Clerk for calendar year 2020, set the 2020 meeting schedule, approved committee appointments, and appointed the Superintendent/President as Secretary of the Board. Information items included employee recognition, monthly reports from the Board Facilities Committee and Board Finance Committee (which reviewed multiple financial audits receiving unmodified opinions), and the President's report covering reorganization phases, safety concerns, and updates on grants. Reports were also given by the Academic Senate, Classified Senate, SGA, AFA, SEIU, and MLG. The Consent Agenda involved ratification of contracts, declaration of surplus property, approval of instructor load reports, curriculum recommendations, approval for specific course offerings, and several change orders/amendments for capital projects including the Burbank Auditorium Modernization and Petaluma Energy Project. The Action Agenda included approval of personnel actions, warrants for October 18 - November 14, 2019, approval of a budget change resolution, acceptance of the 2019 audit reports, and authorization for a change order for the Burbank Auditorium Modernization Project. An item to approve the temporary suspension of a policy requirement for an ad-hoc committee to review a trustee's conduct was also approved, leading to the appointment of two trustees to review the conduct of one specific trustee.