The Governing Board of Central New Mexico Community College convened for a regular meeting on May 13, 2008, at 5 p.m. in the Smith Brasher Hall auditorium, 717 University Boulevard SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Mr. Barr called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. and stated notice of the meeting had been posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Diana Chavez, clerk of the Board, called roll.
Present: Richard Barr, Chair
Blair L. Kaufman, Vice Chair
Carmie Lynn Toulouse, Secretary
Penelope S. Holbrook
Robert P. Matteucci
John B. Mondragon
Absent: Jeff Armijo
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration approval of the agenda. Ms. Toulouse made and Ms. Holbrook seconded a motion to approve the agenda as written. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Dr. Mondragon—yes. Motion carried.
ITEMS OF GENERAL CONSENT
Minutes of the April 8, 2008, meeting and Resolution 2008-26 Employment of Personnel
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration approval of the minutes of the April 8, 2008, meeting (see pages 24392-24395) and Resolution 2008-26, employment of personnel (see pages 24516-24517). Ms. Holbrook made and Mr. Kaufman seconded a motion to approve the items jointly. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Dr. Mondragon—yes. Motion carried.
REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATION AND STANDING COMMITTEES
President’s Report
President Katharine W. Winograd began her report by congratulating Carmine Russo, faculty, for being named Chef of the Year by the New Mexico Restaurant Association and she recognized the employees who recently completed the Micali Leadership Institute (see pages 24518-24519). She thanked Diana Matier, Charnia Parrish, Jessica Spence and Diane DeReyes from the Tax Help New Mexico office for organizing the program that served 29,510 taxpayers during the 2008 tax season; and Rudy Garcia, dean of students, Sharon Gordon, director for the Center for Community Programs and Partnerships, and Kristofer Gaussoin, director of Student Life, for their efforts in the CNM Graduation ceremony held May 2. She announced a second graduation ceremony would take place on December 12, 2008, in the Johnson Center at the University of New Mexico to accommodate students who will graduate in the fall term. Dr. Winograd announced that CNM would receive $1.3 million in Perkins funding and thanked Audrey Gramstad and the CNM Perkins team for their efforts. She also announced that Dr. Beth Pitonzo would begin her new role as vice president for academic affairs on August 1, 2008. She thanked Dr. Susan Murphy who has been serving as vice president for academic affairs on a temporary basis during the search for a permanent replacement. President Winograd added that Dr. Murphy would continue temporarily in a vice president capacity for a few months to handle 2-plus-2 issues and Gateway collaborations with UNM, and oversight of the Workforce Training Center and K-12 partnerships. She reported the search for a permanent replacement for the dean of the School of Math, Science and Engineering would begin soon. She stated she recently met with the Legislative Finance Committee following a Funding Formula Task Force meeting where she presented funding issues along with UNM and NMSU representatives. She also stated that the CISCO Networking Academy held a press conference at Main Campus and she thanked the students who provided testimonials on behalf of CNM’s program. Dr. Winograd noted that APS Upward Bound students would be using the Early College Academy location during the summer and students from Atrisco Heritage Academy High School students would use CNM as a registration site and spend five Fridays on CNM’s campus while their high school is being completed. She reminded the Board about the New Mexico Higher Education Department meeting for Governing Board members and Presidents on May 14 and a Diversity Celebration event on June 6 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Main Campus.
Governing Board Committee Reports
Ms. Holbrook, Audit Committee chair, stated the committee had met on April 21 to select an external auditor for the full Board to consider—agenda item 7.
Mr. Kaufman, Capital Outlay Committee chair, stated the committee had met on April 29 to discuss requests for proposals for upcoming projects, the facilities master planning process, and timeline and preliminary project approval for replacement of the North Building rooftop unit condensers. He stated no action from the full Board is required at this time.
Ms. Toulouse, Finance Committee chair, reported the committee had met on April 24 to review agenda item 6—2007-2008 budget adjustment request.
Mr. Matteucci, Planning Committee chair, stated the committee had not met in April.
Mr. Barr, Executive Committee chair, stated the committee had met on April 30 to review the agenda for the Board meeting and discussed the progress on the Rio Rancho land acquisition.
Capital Project Initiatives
Luis Campos, executive director of the physical plant, reviewed upcoming capital outlay projects, including sustainability initiatives and the possibility of hiring a construction management service that could oversee ongoing capital outlay projects. He shared the new reporting method used at the monthly Capital Outlay Committee meetings that details progress of active projects.
RESOLUTION 2008-27, 2007-2008 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration Governing Board Resolution 2008-28, 2007-2008 budget adjustment request (see pages 24520-24529). Katherine Bercaw, vice president for planning and budget, presented the resolution. She explained that the Budget Adjustment Request, a requirement of the New Mexico Higher Education Department, included adjustments necessary to accurately reflect revenues, expenditures, transfers and fund balances for the current year. She reviewed details of the restricted and non-restricted budgets and responded to questions. Ms. Toulouse stated the Finance Committee had reviewed the request. Ms. Toulouse made and Mr. Matteucci seconded a motion to approve the resolution. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Dr. Mondragon—yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2008-28, SELECTION OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration Governing Board Resolution 2008-28, selection of the external auditor (see page 24530). Ms. Holbrook requested approval of a one-year extension to the contract with Kardas, Abeyta & Weiner, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, to conduct CNM’s external audit for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. Ms. Holbrook made and Dr. Mondragon seconded a motion to approve the resolution. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Dr. Mondragon—yes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no requests for public comment.
BOARD COMMENT
Ms. Holbrook thanked President Winograd for leading CNM’s “green” efforts. Ms. Toulouse thanked Sydney Gunthorpe, dean of the School of Business and Information Technology, and faculty for supporting the CISCO Academy students. Dr. Winograd stated she would invite those involved with the CISCO Academy to a future Board meeting to be recognized.
NEXT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr. Barr announced that the next regular meeting of the Governing Board would be Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at 5 p.m. in Room 115, Building II at the Westside Campus, 10549 Universe Boulevard NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also announced items to be considered for the June agenda should be submitted to the Board chair, the President’s Office or the Marketing and Communications Office by May 23.
Mr. Barr adjourned the meeting at 5:42 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Chair
ATTEST:
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Secretary
