Monthly Update on the Board of Trustees
Regular Board Meeting: March 14, 2019
Updates
CCCT BOARD ELECTIONS
Election of members of the Community College League of California Trustees (CCCT) board is currently underway. The NVC Board of Trustees voted to support Trustee Michael Baldini’ s candidacy for the statewide board and thanked Michael for his 16 years’ service on the NVC board.  
Michael Baldini
CURRICULUM CHANGES SPRING 2019
The Board unanimously approved curricular changes submitted for review and approval by the Curriculum Committee and the Academic Senate.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
The Board of Trustees authorized Dr. Kraft to conduct elections for student government officers and to update the ASNVC constitution. These items were placed on the agenda to ensure the right of students to participate and offer their voice and perspective in campus participatory governance activities. Dr. Kraft explained the legal challenges ASNVC faced because they didn’t have a quorum, which limited their ability to move forward. Based on legal advice, ASNVC, Student Affairs and the President’s Office worked together to draft an updated constitution as well as a plan to move elections forward in a timely manner. This year, students will be able to vote online as well as in person, which will hopefully increase participation. Additionally, Dr. Kraft is exploring options to make serving on the student union more attractive such as priority registration, stipends and a nicer space. Rafael Manzo, president of the ACNVC, noted that he and the student board were impressed with how Dr. Kraft had handled the situation. Rafael noted that it was a collaborative effort and he was very grateful how much of the students’ input was incorporated into the final constitution. Huzaifa Khawaja, student trustee, made the motion for approval noting that this is a legacy effort for the incoming ASNVC board.
BOARD POLICIES
The Napa Valley College District is in the process of updating and revising its Board Policy Manual with the assistance of the Community College of California (CCLC) Policy and Procedure Service.

The Board heard first reading on the following policies:
BP 2510 Participation in Local Decision-Making
BP 5200 Student Health Services
BP 5210 Communicable Diseases - Students
BP 5510 Off Campus Student Organizations

The Board adopted the following policies:
BP 3505 Emergency Response Plan
BP 3520 Local Law Enforcement
BP 3540 Sexual and Other Assaults on Campus
Special Presentations
NVC ATHLETICS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Dean Robert Harris and Assoc. Dean Jerry Dunlap provided an overview of NVC Athletics and physical education programs. The Board of Trustees had requested the presentation to learn more about NVC's physical education, sports, and athletics programs and facilities for their policy and fiduciary support of existing and future programs.

Jerry and Bob reminded the Board that coaches are faculty members and fields and facilities are classrooms. They shared an overview of all the kinesiology courses available each semester, from Hip Hop dance and yoga to first aid/safety and golf team. They also provided an overview of the athletic teams and shared background on current sponsored teams as well as teams no longer sponsored and why. They provided an overview of the physical spaces and explained how they are used by internal and external groups. And finally, they discussed some of the challenges they face including flooding, drainage and maintenance. They also talked about future possibilities including public/private partnerships such as the North Bay Sports Complex.
Reports
SENATE AND ASSOCIATION REPORTS
Amanda Badgett (Academic Senate) thanked the college for its support in allowing her to recently attend the College Art Association Conference. She said it was a great opportunity to meet other community college professors like herself and exchange information and ideas. Elections for senate leadership positions will take place in April.

Bob Harris (Administrative Senate) thanked volunteers for participating in the Napa Valley Marathon.

Rafael Manzo (Associated Students of Napa Valley) reported on major developments (see Student Affairs above).

Marty Shoemaker (Classified Senate) reported that preparations are underway for the classified retreat during spring break. He also noted that there is a renaissance happening at the college.

Kristie Iwamoto (Faculty Association) noted that negotiations are underway, and that she will be continuing as president as there are no elections this year.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Trustee Jennifer Baker, chair of the legislative committee, shared an overview of the recently reconvened committee, which has decided to align its legislative priorities with the principles of the NVC 2018-2021 institutional strategic plan. The board voted to support AB 30 and SB 291 and directed staff to act in support of the proposed legislation.
REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Rafael Rios, chair of the Real Property Management Committee, met with representatives from Napa Valley Wine Train and the North Bay Sports Complex to explore opportunities to work together. 
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Kraft reminded the board of the upcoming classified appreciation luncheon on April 12 noting that it is our honor to host and celebrate our classified employees. We should be receiving the second draft of the housing feasibility study from Scion soon and will have an update to share on planing and timing. The utilization plan, part of the District and College Master Plan (DCMP), is underway and we expect to bring something back to the board in May. We will be focusing efforts on visioning for Napa Valley College, with plans to finalize this fall. Dr. Kraft acknowledged VP Erik Shearer and the faculty for the recent math and English summit they hosted, noting that this is exactly how we should be interfacing with high school students. He also acknowledged the NVC Foundation for its efforts, noting that the capital campaign is underway and the recent annual appeal netted about $70,000.
Next Board of Trustees Meeting: 4/11/19