April 25, 2012 Meeting

Agenda

Taft College Faculty Association Agenda

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

 

  1. Welcome and Lunch

 

  1. Approval of Minutes from March meeting

 

  1. Treasurer’s Report

 

  1. TCFCBC Update
    1. District Budget
    2. Academic Development Chairperson Stipend

 

  1. Benefit Highlight – Local dues contribute to scholarships

 

  1. Officer Nominations for 2012-13

 

  1. Board of Trustees Meeting

 

  1. Other

 

  1. Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 12:10pm, Location: Cougar Room (Lunch will be provided)

Minutes

Taft College Faculty Association

Minutes of April 25, 2012

 

Call to Order

President Diane Jones called the meeting to order at 12:13 pm.

 

Approval of Minutes

Minutes of the March 28 meeting were approved as presented.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Ruby Payne reported that the current balance in the association account is $6337.39.

 

Recognitions

President Diane Jones congratulated Joe’ll Chaidez for attaining tenure.

 

Taft College Faculty Collective Bargaining Committee (TCFCBC) Update

Budget

President Diane Jones reminded the Association that the budget is an ever changing target.   We discussed the budget in TCFCBC. Admin has acknowledged that the “February surprise” is not ongoing, and was a one year cut. They also acknowledged that the 4% increase that would occur if the Governor’s initiative passes in November applies to our entire general fund, and not just the apportionment. The Governor’s May revise will be out soon, and CTA is asking members to support the Governor’s budget initiative. We know what faculty have cut, and have asked Admin to provide, in writing, a list of other cuts across campus. Kelly Kulzer stated that she requested this in Planning Council last year and still hasn’t received the information. We have a very healthy reserve right now. Diane has also asked Admin for some form of a budget plan, possibly with different scenarios. Craig Johnson stated that in these discussions, we try to show Admin that the problem is not on the faculty side of the house.

 

Academic Development Chairperson Stipend

President Diane Jones reported that this committee began with Partnership for Excellence monies, and was charged with looking at developing a Basic Skills Division. Since then, this committee has operated like all other committees on campus. HR Director Jana Peters asked why this stipend is not on the extra duty page of our contract. We went through the process in TCFCBC. This was a fairness issue since none of the other Committee Chairperson positions on campus receive a stipend. The consensus agreement abolishes this stipend beginning 7-1-12.

 

 

Benefit Highlight – Local Dues Contribute to Scholarships

President Diane Jones reported that the Scholarship Committee awarded eight $250 scholarships to students expressing an interest in teaching. She thanked Darcy Bogle, Juana Escobedo and David Layne for their service. Additionally, $200 will be donated to a History scholarship in honor of Don Bandy’s retirement, and $200 will be donated to a Dental Hygiene scholarship in honor of Marilyn King’s retirement.

 

Officer Nominations for 2012-2013

President Diane Jones opened the floor for officer nominations, and stated that all current officers are willing to continue in their current capacities. No new officer nominations were presented. She then opened the floor for nominations for the three year term bargaining team position that will be vacated when Don Bandy retires at the end of this year. Craig Johnson nominated Greg Golling. There were no other nominations. Diane stated that she would verify Greg’s interest in the position. With only one nomination per position, a paperless ballot will be held in our May meeting.

 

Board of Trustees Meeting

President Diane Jones reported that the last Board of Trustees meeting was positive, for the most part, and centered on the budget.

 

Other

Kelly Kulzer reminded the Association about the three unit salary schedule credit May inservice, and asked anyone considering attending or needing materials for the inservice project to contact her. Tony Thompson asked for an update on salary schedule units earned. Diane stated she would contact HR Director Jana Peters.

 

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 12:36 pm.

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