Trustee
Debbie Justeson and other Governing Board members welcomed new Chancellor
Lynn Neault to the District. Trustee
Elena Adams represented the District at the San Diego and Imperial Counties Colleges Association (SDICCCA) Board Alliance meeting. Adams praised the Grossmont College convocation that was held that day, and Trustee
Brad Monroe said it was one of the best he had ever attended, while Trustee
Bill Garrett said the discussion made him think differently about privilege. Board President
Linda Cartwright and Garrett attended the Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Colleges’ scholarship breakfast, where students gave inspirational stories about their journeys to the colleges.
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Cuyamaca College Student Trustee
Sonia Mendoza-Reyes participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. parade and is looking forward to going to Sacramento with other District leaders to advocate for community colleges. Grossmont College Student Trustee
Amy Bianchi welcomed
Heriberto Vasquez as the new Director of Student Development at Grossmont College.
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At the Jan. 21, 2020 meeting, the Governing Board:
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- Heard public comments from employees and representatives of construction trades about the docket item to extend the District’s Project Labor Agreement.
- Rescheduled the joint East County Education Alliance meeting to April 21 at Cuyamaca College and the May meeting from May 21 to May 19 at Grossmont College.
- Reviewed and amended Board Policy 2100, Board Member Elections, and Administrative Policy and Board Policy 3310, Records Retention and Destruction.
- Approved the Spring 2020 course lists for classes being offered at Steele Canyon Charter High School and Health Sciences High and Middle College under a College and Career Access Pathways Agreement.
- Approved travel to Nevada for earth science students in Geology/Geography.
- Approved travel to Dallas, Texas for students and advisors at Cuyamaca College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to attend the national PTK Catalyst 2020 annual convention. The trip is not using District funds.
- Agreed to reduce retention to 2% for the contract for Cuyamaca College Student/Veteran Center tenant improvements based on the contractor’s performance and near completion of work.
- Approved a notice of completion and release of retention for the Grossmont College Field and Track Materials project.
- Approved an award to SWCX, Inc. of Lakeside for renovations and upgrades to the Heritage of the Americas Museum at Cuyamaca College.
- Approved a resolution directing staff to negotiate the extension of the Project Labor Agreement for projects funded by local bonds, state bonds, and other large facilities funding.
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GCCCD
Governing Board
Linda Cartwright
Debbie Justeson
Elena Adams
Bill Garrett
Brad Monroe
Student Trustees:
Amy Bianchi
Sonia Mendoza-Reyes
Chancellor
Lynn Ceresino Neault, Ed.D.
Grossmont College
President
Nabil Abu-Ghazaleh, Ed.D.
Cuyamaca College President
Julianna Barnes, Ed.D.
Vice Chancellors
Tim Corcoran
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Human Resources
Sean Hancock, Ed.D.
Student & Institutional Success
Sahar Abushaban
Business Services, interim
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Next Meeting
The Governing Board's next meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Grossmont College's Griffin Gate. The open session will begin at
5 p.m., with closed session to follow.
Site Reports
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Meeting agendas are posted on the District website and in the district and presidents' offices 72 hours before regular meetings and 24 before special meetings.
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8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7010
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- Ratified the appointment and hire dates for Theresa Apodaca, Clerical Assistant, Intermediate, at Grossmont College; Stefanie Beason, Administrative Assistant I, Human Resources; Yesenia Bustos Valdovinos, Admissions and Records Assistant, Cuyamaca College; Daryl Johnson, Public Safety Compliance Specialist, Campus and Parking Services; Steven Miller, Biology Instructor, Grossmont College; James Neal, Instructional Media Services Technician, Senior, Cuyamaca College, and Raul Rios, Computer Helpdesk and Web Support Specialist, Grossmont College. The board also approved position changes for Jessica Lee, Financial Aid Technician, Grossmont College; Heriberto Vasquez, Director, Student Development, Grossmont College; Kirstyn Verdugo, Financial Aid Technician, Grossmont College, and a position transfer for Carrie Ottalagano, Administrative Assistant II, Grossmont College. The board also ratified contracts for Sahar Abushaban, Interim Vice Chancellor, Business Services; Aaron Starck, Interim Vice President, Student Services, Grossmont College; and Nicole Salgado, Interim Vice President, Administrative Services, Cuyamaca College.
- Heard a presentation about the 2018-19 Audit Report for the District, Proposition V Bond Building Fund Financial and Performance Audits, and the Auxiliary and Foundation Audit Reports. John Dominguez, a partner with CWDL, Certified Public Accountants, said the firm gave an unmodified opinion and found that the District’s financial information was accurate and complete.
CHANCELLOR'S REPORT
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Cuyamaca College President
Julianna Barnes reported on the District’s participation in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. About 80 students, faculty, staff and administrators from throughout the District participated, and for the first time, the District had a float in the parade.
Constructed by the facilities crew at Cuyamaca, the float included a large, gold replica of the Freedom Bell.
Grossmont College President
Nabil Abu-Ghazaleh said Grossmont College held an Adult Reentry Open House to encourage adult learners to attend the college.
He also reported on convocation, which was attended by more than 500 faculty, staff and students, and included a spoken word presentation by two students from the Creative Writing program.
Chancellor
Lynn Neault gave a report on the release of the governor’s proposed state budget, which includes a 2.2% cost of living adjustment for community colleges. She said that during the upcoming visit to Sacramento to advocate with legislators, the strongest message will be demonstrating how underfunded community colleges are compared to other segments of higher education. Another focus will be requesting additional funding for deferred maintenance and instructional materials.
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