The Governing Board of Central New Mexico Community College convened for a regular meeting on June 10, 2008, at 5 p.m. in Room 115, Building II at Westside Campus, 10549 Universe Boulevard NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Mr. Barr called the meeting to order at 5:01 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
Jeff Armijo
Penelope S. Holbrook
Robert P. Matteucci
John B. Mondragon
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration approval of the agenda. Mr. Kaufman made and Dr. Mondragon seconded a motion to approve the agenda as written. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Dr. Mondragon—yes. Motion carried.
ITEMS OF GENERAL CONSENT
Minutes of the May 13, 2008, meeting and Resolution 2008-29 Employment of Personnel
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration approval of the minutes of the May 13, 2008, meeting (see pages 24512-24514) and Resolution 2008-29, employment of personnel (see pages 24536-24537). 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; Mr. Armijo—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 thanking Westside Campus staff for hosting the meeting (see pages 24538-24539). She congratulated the students who competed in the state SkillsUSA Competition and earned a total of 35 medals. She called Sharon Gordon, director of Community Programs and Partnerships, to the podium to share information about the upcoming National SkillsUSA Leadership Competition. Ms. Gordon stated that 26 CNM students would be traveling to Kansas City on June 23 for the national competition. She announced that SkillsUSA would be implementing CNM’s national service learning model developed by Dr. Rudy Garcia, dean of students. President Winograd asked each student to introduce themselves and state the field in which they competed, and she thanked all the CNM SkillsUSA advisors for their support of the students. Dr. Winograd also recognized faculty involved with the CISCO Networking Academy, including Chris Burnes, Jim Hart, David Beach, Bob Hennigan, David Clauss, John Schweitzer and Steve Perry. She announced that on June 30, “my CNM” would be available for students and would serve as a new website entry point for registration, financial aid, e-mail and many other services. She invited everyone to attend sustainability forums sponsored by the Sustainability and Climate Control Task Force and reminded the Board of the GED graduation ceremony scheduled for June 14 at 10 a.m. at the Kiva Auditorium. Lastly, President Winograd congratulated Art Cordova, South Valley Campus director, on his retirement and announced that Dr. Beth Pitonzo would be visiting the campus on June 20. She said that Dr. Pitonzo would officially begin her new role as the Vice President for Academic Affairs on August 1.
Governing Board Committee Reports
Ms. Holbrook, Audit Committee chair, stated the committee had met on May 27 to consider the laptop computer audit report—agenda item 6. She also stated the next meeting of the committee was scheduled for June 18.
Mr. Kaufman, Capital Outlay Committee chair, stated the committee had met on June 4 to review the award of bids for the Max Salazar Hall 4th Floor remodel project and the Montoya Campus bookstore facility, grading, draining and parking lot improvement project—agenda items 7 and 8.
Ms. Toulouse, Finance Committee chair, reported the committee had met on May 22 to review the quarterly fiscal watch report. She stated the committee would meet again in August.
Mr. Matteucci, Planning Committee chair, stated the committee had not met in May.
Mr. Barr, Executive Committee chair, stated the committee had met on May 29 to review the agenda for the Board meeting.
Westside Campus Report
Eric Van, campus director, presented a campus report including enrollment figures and course offerings. He stated enrollment had increased since last year and he reviewed collaborative efforts taking place with nearby community centers and high schools. He responded to questions.
Student Art Presentation
Patricia Holmes, instructional technician, reported on the art classes offered at the Westside Campus and described artwork displayed in the meeting room.
Student Satisfaction Survey Report
Clint Ewell, executive director for planning, budget and institutional research, reported on the 2007 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (see pages 24540-24548). He stated all students were given the opportunity to participate in the survey that contained 12 different categories for students to evaluate. He reviewed the results with the Board and responded to questions.
RESOLUTION 2008-30, INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT 2008-03, CAPITAL EXPENDITURE – LAPTOP AUDIT
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration Governing Board Resolution 2008-30, Internal Audit Report 2008-03, Capital Expenditure – Laptop Audit (see pages 24549-24559). Lisa Archuleta, staff auditor, presented the report and explained the audit examined the property control records for laptops and the processes for laptop purchases, disposal of laptops and antitheft measures for laptops. She reported five findings and responded to questions. Allen Leatherwood stated a follow-up audit would be conducted in the future. Ms. Holbrook 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; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Dr. Mondragon—yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2008-31, AWARD OF BID FOR THE JMMC BOOKSTORE FACILITY, GRADING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND PARKING LOT ADDITION PROJECT
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration Governing Board Resolution 2008-31, award of bid for the JMMC bookstore facility, grading and drainage improvements and parking lot addition project (see pages 24560-24564). Luis Campos, executive director for the physical plant, requested approval for the award of bid for the project that consists of a new 24,200 square-foot facility to house the bookstore, ITS staff and faculty offices, grading and drainage improvements, and a parking lot addition. He stated the apparent low bidder was Star Construction and the estimated construction cost was $5,389,000 and total project cost was $7,026,176.25. Mr. Kaufman 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; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Dr. Mondragon—yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2008-32, AWARD OF BID FOR THE MAX SALAZAR HALL FOURTH FLOOR RENOVATION PROJECT
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration the award of bid for the Max Salazar Hall fourth floor renovation project (see pages 25564???-25567). Mr. Campos requested approval for the award of bid for the project that included renovating space on the fourth floor of Max Salazar hall to house the dean of the School of Communication, Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) and staff who currently reside on the first floor in classroom space. He stated Vigil Construction was the apparent low bidder and that the estimated construction cost was $165,762 and total project cost was $273,961.24. Mr. Kaufman 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; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Dr. Mondragon—yes. Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF GRIEVANCE DECISION LEADING TO TERMINATION
Mr. Barr stated the Board had received a request for review of a grievance decision from a terminated employee and stated by law the Board had to review the request and respond in a timely fashion. He stated the Board would recess for a closed session to discuss the matter and reconvene the meeting and announce publicly the Board’s decision. Mr. Kaufman made and Ms. Toulouse seconded a motion to go into closed session in accordance with Section 10-15-1 H(2) and Section 10-15-1 I(1), New Mexico Statutes Annotated 1978 (2000 Cum. Supp.), to discuss the matter. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Dr. Mondragon—yes. Motion carried. Mr. Barr recessed the meeting at 5:55 p.m.
Members returned to the auditorium at 6:19 p.m. and Mr. Barr reconvened the meeting. Mr. Barr stated the personnel matter was discussed during the closed session and no action was taken. Mr. Kaufman made and Ms. Toulouse seconded the motion to deny the request for review of the grievance decision. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Dr. Mondragon—yes. Motion carried. Mr. Barr recessed the meeting at 5:55 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no requests for public comment.
BOARD COMMENT
Ms. Toulouse announced that the Association of Community College Trustees will be offering a leadership institute on diversity in New Mexico on August 1-3 at the Hyatt Tamaya Resort.
NEXT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr. Barr announced that the next regular meeting of the Governing Board would be Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 5 p.m., in Smith Brasher Hall auditorium, 717 University Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also announced items to be considered for the July agenda should be submitted to the Board chair, the President’s Office or the Marketing and Communications Office by June 30.
Mr. Barr adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Chair
ATTEST:
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Secretary
