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Cuyamaca College Student Trustee Kristie Macogay and Grossmont College Student Trustee Benjamin Blevins provided a joint statement from the Associated Students of Grossmont College (ASGC) and Associated Student Government of Cuyamaca College in support of the District’s efforts to require the COVID-19 vaccine.
Macogay highlighted the collaboration by student government to put on workshops for Veterans Day. She said wellness-themed events are also being planned to support students preparing for finals, and the East County Harmonics Organization (ECHO) Chamber Music Series returns to Cuyamaca College starting November 11.
Blevins said he continues to work with the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System on equitable transportation options for community college students. He thanked Nicole Conklin, Director of Campus and Parking Services, for attending an ASGC meeting and answering safety-related questions.
Board Member Julie Schorr highlighted some takeaways from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress, including trustees’ fiduciary responsibility to protect the District, to ensure that District policy is carried out, and to conduct strategic planning. She and Board President Monroe attended an Advisory Ad Hoc Board Facilities Committee meeting.
Board Member Elena Adams expressed gratitude towards all veterans, as well as to the colleges for Veterans Day events. She said she looks forward to attending the virtual Community College League of California conference next week.
Board Clerk Debbie Justeson thanked those working on the District’s strategic plan. She congratulated President Barnes for being nominated for a San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce Women in Leadership Luncheon award, Sahar Abushaban for being permanently selected as Vice Chancellor, Business Services and Aimee Gallagher for being appointed as Interim Vice Chancellor, Human Resources.
Board Vice President Linda Cartwright also thanked veterans, and said she is pleased that additional state funding is going to connect veterans with resources, address homelessness and mental health issues and to veteran resource centers in the California Community College system. She said she attended a recent meeting with the Academic and Classified senates at Cuyamaca College.
Board President Brad Monroe also thanked veterans and fellow board members for their thorough reports.
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GCCCD
Governing Board
Brad Monroe
Linda Cartwright
Debbie Justeson
Elena Adams
Julie Schorr
Student Trustees:
Benjamin Blevins
Kristie Macogay
Chancellor
Lynn Ceresino Neault, Ed.D.
Grossmont College
President
Denise Whisenhunt, J.D.
Cuyamaca College President
Julianna Barnes, Ed.D.
Aimee Gallagher Interim Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Sahar Abushaban, Vice Chancellor, Business Services
Next Meeting
The Governing Board's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 14. The open session will begin at 4:15 p.m., with closed session to follow.
Meeting agendas are posted on the District website 72 hours before and 24 hours before special meetings.
Site Reports
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7010
www.gcccd.edu
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At its November 9, 2021 meeting, the Governing Board:
- Received a land acknowledgement from Stan Rodriguez, Ed.D., Kumeyaay Studies Program Coordinator.
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Participated in a workshop titled, “Plan for Updating 2022-2023 Strategic Plan," presented by Brianna Hays, Senior Dean, Institutional Effectiveness, Success and Equity; Joan Ahrens, Interim Dean of College Planning and Institutional Effectiveness; and Sam Ballard, Research & Planning Supervisor.
- Heard a program highlight on the Kumeyaay Studies Program at Cuyamaca College, presented by Stan Rodriguez, Ed.D., Kumeyaay Studies Program Coordinator; Moriah Gonzalez-Meeks, History, Philosophy & Religious Department Chair; and Michelle Garcia, Biology Department Chair.
- Received Monthly Site and Facilities Project Status Reports.
- Received a presentation by Redistricting Partners on two draft maps and options for the District’s trustee areas. The Governing Board voted to retain existing trustee area lines.
- Received a presentation on Grossmont College’s new Vision and Mission by President Denise Whisenhunt, and Joan Ahrens, Interim Dean of College Planning and Institutional Effectiveness. The Governing Board voted to approve the Vision and Mission.
- Adopted Resolution 21-023 designating the Governing Board’s Representative and Lead Negotiator for CSEA.
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Adopted Resolution 21-024 directing the Chancellor to take actions necessary to develop and implement a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all District employees, students, and individuals accessing services and utilizing facilities at all District locations in accordance with federal and state law, including a testing alternative for eligible exemptions.
- Voted to hold the Governing Board’s annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 4:15 p.m. via electronic conference.
- Voted to reaffirm a commitment to ethical conduct by reviewing and reaffirming Board Policy 2715 Board Code of Ethics and Conduct to ensure adherence to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Standard IV.C.
- Approved revisions to Board Policies, as recommended by the Chancellor: BP/AP 5520 Student Conduct Procedures.
- Considered the District’s quarterly financial reports: a) Quarterly Financial Status Report for the period ending September 30, 2021; and b) Schedule of Cash Balances and Investments as of September 30, 2021, as presented by the Chancellor.
- Approved the Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges' Course, Certificate, and Degree Changes for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
- Approved the ratification of signatures on agreements.
- Reviewed purchase orders and warrants.
- Adopted Resolution 21-026 for the Purchase of Office and Classroom Products awarded by Rialto Unified School District Bid No. 19-20-011 to Office Solutions and Southwest School and Office Supply, and authorize the Chancellor to execute the necessary contract documents.
- Accepted a report on the current budget status, related revenues or revisions, and granted authority to the Chancellor to budget the funds.
- Voted to grant authority to the Chancellor to: a) Go out to Bid; b) Award Bid B22.022 Grossmont College Bldg. 10 Chilled Water Line to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications; and c) Execute appropriate contract documents prior to ratification by the Governing Board, at the next meeting following the bid opening.
- Adopted Resolution 21-025, authorizing Election of the District under Public Contract Code section 22030 and to become subject to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act Procedures, approve the revised change order policy and review and adopt the following related Board Policies: BP 6340 Bids and Contracts, BP 6345 Bids and Contracts – UPCCAA (New), BP 6350 Contracts – Construction, and BP 6600 Capital Construction
- Ratified the action of the Chancellor in approving classified and academic personnel actions during the period from October 12, 2021 – November 8, 2021.
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Chancellor Lynn Neault commended a group of District Services and Grossmont College employees for careful handling of a medical emergency on the Grossmont College campus on October 29.
Neault congratulated Sahar Abushaban for being selected as Vice Chancellor, Business Services, and welcomed and introduced Aimee Gallagher as the Interim Vice Chancellor, Human Resources.
In terms of the state budget outlook for next fiscal year, Neault said early reports show that Governor Newsom is anticipating a significant surplus, and the largest reserves in history. She said the District would keep a watch on the status.
Neault said the District continues to prepare for the spring semester, with many more hybrid and in-person classes planned. Neault echoed comments made by others thanking veterans.
Cuyamaca College President Julianna Barnes and Grossmont College President Denise Whisenhunt discussed activities planned in honor of Veterans Day, as well as services offered year-round. Nearly 1,500 veterans are currently enrolled as students at the two colleges. Whisenhunt said Grossmont plans to open the doors to a new, 4,000-square-foot, Prop. V-funded Veterans Resource Center in 2022, which will be nearly four times the size of the current center. Barnes said Cuyamaca’s Veterans Center provides a variety of services. Whisenhunt and Barnes highlighted a series of events being held in person and virtually.
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