April 25, 2018 Meeting

Agenda

Taft College Faculty Association Agenda

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

 

  1. Welcome and Lunch

 

  1. Approval of Minutes from March meeting

 

  1. Treasurer’s Report

 

  1. TCFCBC Update

 

  1. AB 119 (2nd reading at April Board Mtg., approved)
  2. Academic Senate Officer Compensation (2nd reading at April Board Mtg., approved)
  3. Work Experience Classes Compensation
  4. Health Benefits

 

  1. Officer Nominations for 2018-19

 

  1. TCFA Scholarships for 2017-18

 

     $500 Awards $250 Awards
Myra Reyes Cruz Emma Goulart
Jonathan Janes Jordan Blaska
Amber Hernandez Jordan Stacy
Luse Lumas Dominick Chaidez
Jasmin Almaguer Ingrid Gonzales
Cyerra Davis Cheris Weibe

 

 

  1. Taft College Measure C Bond

 

  1. Other

 

  1. Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 12:10pm, Location: Cougar Room (Lunch will be provided)

Minutes

Taft College Faculty Association

Minutes for April 25, 2018

 

Approval of Minutes

Greg Golling made a motion to approve the minutes, and Deborah Rodenhauser seconded this motion, which was unanimously carried.

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Mike Mayfield reported a balance of $9,883.90 before lunch and the scholarship donation.

 

Taft College Faculty Collective Bargaining Committee (TCFCBC) Update

  1. AB 119:

President Jones reported that the law granting the bargaining team access to new employee information and the right to attend new employee orientations for adjuncts and full-time faculty, had its second reading in April and will be part of the contract. It will go into effect July 1st.

 

  1. Academic Senate Officer Compensation, 2nd Reading:

President Jones reported that the Academic Senate Officer Compensation MOU went forward for its second reading and was approved. It will be part of the contract and will go into effect on July 1st.

 

  1. Work Experience Classes Compensation:

President Jones reported the subcommittee of Joe’ll Chaidez, Diane Jones, and Dr. Deb Daniels met and researched compensation. The subcommittee suggested the option of 3-hour compensation, which seemed favorable to both sides. Though this issue is still in bargaining, it is close to reaching an agreement.

 

  1. Health Benefits:

President Jones reported that after a transparent and illuminating conversation, several options were presented. Besides 100% plans, indicated in the faculty survey, other options were presented. One option was a non-100% plan, which the bargaining team is not interested in pursuing. Another option was limiting health benefits for new employees, which the bargaining team would prefer to avoid to attract more competitive candidates. Since it was confirmed that TC can have multiple plans, whatever option is decided will not preclude employees from choosing which plan suits them.

 

President Jones clarified that currently we pay nothing out of pocket for the current plan with the exception of co-pays for office visits and prescriptions. The new plans, however, do include deductibles and an increase in co-pay and cost for generic and name brand prescriptions. She also mentioned that the flexible spending plan is also available for faculty who can enroll in it in January and pay for it with pre-tax dollars.

 

President Jones indicated the bargaining team is interested in options that include a 100% plan. She asked faculty to fill out surveys by Friday to represent faculty interests in the next meeting. She stated that whatever plan is negotiated will go into effect in October.

 

 

 

Officer Nominations for 2018-2019

President Jones mentioned that two bargaining team and all officer positions were up for nomination and re-election. Adam Bledsoe and Greg Golling were up for re-election as bargaining team positions. President Jones also indicated that she was interested in re-election, although she explained that this term will be her last. The succession plan is to have Ruby Payne, the current vice president, shadow her. President Jones asked for nominations for officers. She nominated all the current officers for re-election. No additional nominations came forward. President Jones asked for nominations for the bargaining team positions. Treasurer Mike Mayfield nominated Adam Bledsoe and Greg Golling for re-election. Since there were no new nominations, all elected and officer positions will remain for the next academic year.

 

TCFA Scholarships for 2017-2018

President Jones thanked the scholarship nominating team of Sharyn Eveland, Darcy Bogle, and Tina Mendoza for selecting the scholarship recipients. The recipients and award amounts, a total of $4,500, are located on the TCFA agenda for the April 25, 2018 meeting.

 

Taft College Measure C Bond

President Jones mentioned that if faculty members are interested in showing their support or the Measure C Bond, there are several options. If a faculty member lives locally, a sign can put a sign in his/her yard. Also, opportunities to help with phone banking will be forthcoming. If a faculty member doesn’t live in the area, s/he can indicate support by signing an endorsement form.

 

President Jones asked faculty if it was interested in FAS endorsing the bond. In response to the bond amount and potential strain on Taft residents, she mentioned that the District reduced its initial bond from $80 to $50 million. Kanoe Bandy made a motion for FAS to endorse the bond, and Tori Furman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

 

Other

President Jones mentioned that there was a request that the Dual Enrollment Committee be added to the approved committee list, so it has been approved and will be added.

 

President Jones thanked Brian Jean for setting up a searchable database for the Faculty Association that has minutes and agendas for the bargaining team. Although the FAS database is private, faculty can request access. She stated Brian Jean set up a searchable database for the bargaining team’s minutes and agendas. That database is open. She also thanked him for agreeing to take photos of current faculty for the Faculty Association website.

 

Tori Furman thanked faculty for encouraging their students to attend the speaker panels, which has served 45 students.

 

Treasurer Mike Mayfield thanked Dr. Eigenaeur for his donation of $200 for the TCFA scholarship.

 

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:33 pm.

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