Jack Wilde, Robin Lewis (from SF Unified School District), Laurie Scholari, and Paul Johnson spoke about the Disabled Student High School Transition program.
Ed Murray was honored by the Board for his distinguished service to City College.
Trustee Marks asked John Bilmont for the current number of classified vacancies at the college. Bilmont declined to add up the numbers on the spot and promised to send the information to the Board by email tomorrow. Trustee Marks noted that Bilmont and our colleagues from SEIU might present different numbers when asked this question.
Resolution F3: Trustee Ramos questioned the temporary absence of Mark Robinson and moved that Dean Bell be named “Temporary Vice Chancellor of Student Development” during the time Bell would assume some additional day-to-day responsibilities while Robinson is away on a fellowship for nine out of ten working days from September through December. A spirited discussion ensued, during which the Board passed F3, voted to reconsider F3, voted to table F3, voted to take F3 off the table, and then again passed F3.
The Chancellor distributed a notice to the Board that as of June 2008, 97% of the 2001 bond money has been spent and 36.76% of the 2005 bond funds. Included was a draft document detailing the bond expenditures, broken out by vendor and by project. I have a copy of these documents in my office if you’re interested.
Finally, the trustees adjourned the meeting in honor of Austin White, Dell Martin, and Jerry Levinson.
Academic and Professional matters addressed at the August 28 Board of Trustees’ Meeting:
* Three faculty members were awarded early tenure. (S2)
* The Board voted to grant a 10 unit waiver (from 30 units allowed to 40 units allowed) for students increased enrolled in remedial courses. (S3)
In addition:
Trustee Rodel Rodis strongly urged the Board of Trustees to carefully consider the financial impact of each future board resolution during the current budget crisis.
Comment by Francine Podenski, Academic Senate Executive Council Member — August 30, 2008 @ 3:15 pm