November 2017
PATHWAYS TO STUDENT SUCCESS, EQUITY AT CUYAMACA COLLEGE
Governing Board members heard a presentation on Cuyamaca College’s innovative methods to help students succeed that was given by College President Julianna Barnes; Pat Setzer, Vice President of Instruction; Brianna Hays, Senior Dean, Instructional Effectiveness, Success and Equity; and Jesus Miranda, Associate Dean of Student Equity and Engagement. The college is integrating several initiatives, including Student Success, Equity, Basic Skills and Guided Pathways, to remove barriers that prevent students from achieving their education goals.
 
Governing Board members praised the workshop and the efforts that Cuyamaca College is taking to help students. Governing Board President Bill Garrett said Cuyamaca College recognizes that colleges need to change to better serve students who aren’t prepared for higher education. Trustee Edwin Hiel said Cuyamaca College’s innovative teaching methods are shining a light that will benefit other colleges. Trustee Debbie Justeson said the presentation was enlightening and she looks forward to hearing future progress. Trustee Elena Adams said she was pleased that the initiatives are student-centered.
  REPORTS TO THE PUBLIC
Board member Edwin Hiel attended a Grossmont College women’s volleyball playoff game, the annual regional Strong Workforce Conference, and a San Diego State University Alumni Recognition event honoring community college educators who completed the San Diego State University degree program.
 
Board member Debbie Justeson attended the groundbreaking ceremonies for both the Grossmont College Visual & Performing Arts Complex and the Cuyamaca College Center for Water Studies. She said community members are excited about how both facilities will benefit East County.
 
Board member Greg Barr also attended the two college groundbreakings ceremonies. He expressed concerns about recent shootings asked about emergency trainings at the colleges. Chancellor Cindy Miles noted that emergency preparedness trainings are scheduled for Nov. 28 and 29 at both colleges.
 
Cuyamaca College Student Trustee Kyrie Macogay reported on upcoming events at the college and attended the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) conference that was held in San Diego.

Grossmont College Student Trustee Brandon Vivero also attended HACU, along with a Peacemaking Conference at the University of San Diego. He was among Grossmont College students who volunteered to feed the homeless at Father Joe’s Villages.
 
President Bill Garrett also attended the Grossmont College groundbreaking and the dinner honoring SDSU graduates. He also attended the HACU Trustees Forum, noting it was a helpful reminder of the role of board members.
GCCCD
Governing Board

Bill Garrett
Edwin Hiel
Debbie Justeson
Greg Barr
Elena Adams

Student Trustees:
Kyrie Macogay
Brandon Vivero

Chancellor
Cindy L. Miles, Ph.D.

Grossmont College
President
Nabil Abu-Ghazaleh, Ed.D.

Cuyamaca College President
Julianna Barnes, Ed.D.

Vice Chancellors
Tim Corcoran, Human Resources 
Sue Rearic, Business Services 
John Valencia,
Workforce and Organizational 
Development
Next Meeting

The Governing Board's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Grossmont College's Griffin Center.

The open session will begin at 6:30 p.m. following closed session at 5 p.m.
Meeting agendas are posted on the District website and in the district and presidents' offices 72 hours before regular meetings and 24 hours before special meetings. 
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020 
(619) 644-7010
BOARD ACTIONS
 
With the exception of Item 503 (which was unanimously approved), all other items on the Governing Board docket were approved by consent. The Governing Board: 

  •  President Bill Garrett reported there was no action taken in closed session, but that the Board gave direction to administrators to reach out to CSEA to try to resolve the longevity issue.
  • Heard public comments from William Robinson of Sen. Joel Anderson’s Office with an invitation to Anderson’s Dec. 12 holiday party; and Keenan Mrozek of Sunbelt Controls regarding a facility expenditure.
  • Established Tuesday, December 12, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at Grossmont College Griffin Gate, Rom 60-180, as the day, time and location for the annual organizational meeting of the Governing Board.
  • Approved Cuyamaca College course, certificate, and degree changes, and authorized publishing in the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 Cuyamaca College catalogs.
  • Adopted revisions to board policies BP 4232, Pass/No Pass Grading; BP 4233, Grade Forgiveness; BP 4234, Dropping Courses; BP 5045, Student Records-Challenging Content and Access Log; and BP 5800, Prevention of Identity Theft in Student Financial Transactions.
  • Approved purchase orders and warrants issued during October 2017; ratified signing of agreements granted authority to the Chancellor to accept, budget, and spend any proceeds therefrom.
  • Ratified the action of the Chancellor in awarding Bid B18.002, Time and Material Rates for Network Wiring Services, to Communication Wiring Specialists, Inc.
  • Ratified the action of the Chancellor in rejecting all bids received and re-bid for Bid B17.039, Districtwide Upgrades, to the lowest responsive bidder.
  • Ratified the action of the Chancellor in awarding Bid 17.042, Grossmont College Digital Media Communication Upgrades Phase II, to AVI Systems, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder.
  • Ratified the action of the Chancellor in awarding Bid B16.020, Grossmont College Phase 1 Arts and Communication Complex-Teaching and Performance Theater, Construction Manager at Risk Services, to Balfour Beatty Construction LLC, the lowest responsive bidder.
  • Ratified the action of the Chancellor in awarding Bid 17.032 Cuyamaca College Waste/Wastewater Outdoor Water Distribution Demonstration Area to Piperin Corporation, the lowest responsive bidder.
  • Approved new and replacement hires: employees Stephanie Rodriguez, Executive Assistant III, Chancellor’s Office - District Services; Kirstyn Wagner, Financial Aid Assistant, Senior, Grossmont College; Tyler Dranguet, Admissions and Records Specialist, Veterans, Grossmont College; and Graylin Clavell, Administrative Assistant, Vice President Student Services, Grossmont College.
  • Reviewed revisions to administrative procedures AP 4232, Pass/No Pass Grading; AP 4233, Grade Forgiveness; AP 4234, Dropping Courses; AP 5045, Student Records-Challenging Content and Access Log; and AP 5800, Prevention of Identity Theft in Student Financial Transactions, to be issued by the Chancellor.
  • Considered the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District quarterly financial reports including the Quarterly Financial Status Report for the period ending September 30, 2017; and Schedule of Investments Report as of September 30, 2017.

CUYAMACA'S NEWEST EMERITI

The Governing Board conferred emeritus status on retired Cuyamaca College faculty members Paul Carmona, Charles Carter, and Teresa McNeil for their valued service and contributions to the District.
CHANCELLOR'S REPORT
Chancellor Miles said that in regard to the recent Cuyamaca College Center for Water Studies groundbreaking, we are preparing the region’s workforce for 5,000 jobs San Diego in the water and wastewater industry.
 
Miles also reported on the San Diego Workforce Partnership Conference with State Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley, noting Sally Cox emceed the event; and on the CA Economic Summit, which included a focus on preparing for jobs of the future.
 
Miles announced that Community Partnerships and Advancement Coordinator Kerri Ewing was selected for a regional Rising Star Award by the National Council for Marketing and Communications and will also be considered for the National Rising Star Award , chosen among the seven regional winners.
 
Sally Cox, Executive Director of the Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Colleges, gave a report on the foundation’s activities for 2016-17. The foundation awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships to students, and $20,000 in emergency scholarships to students who faced a financial crisis. It also hosted numerous events, including a retiree homecoming, golf tournament, fundraising house parties, Alumnifest, and an employee giving campaign.
 
Anne Krueger , Communications and Public Information Director, discussed the District’s 2016-17 annual report . The report’s theme is “Opening Doors” and is being distributed to community leaders, elected officials and major donors.
 
Krueger also reviewed statewide, regional and District marketing campaigns to promote career education programs. The District’s marketing effort includes videos promoting career education programs at Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College and a social media campaign that will incorporate the videos.
 
Grossmont College President Nabil Abu-Ghazaleh reported on the College’s groundbreaking and a Town Hall meeting with College neighbors to keep them informed about construction.
 
Cuyamaca College President Julianna Barnes reported on the Center for Water Studies groundbreaking and the 20 th anniversary of the annual Wheelchair Basketball game.