8-8-06 Minutes
The Governing Board of Central New Mexico Community College convened for a regular meeting on August 8, 2006, at 5 p.m., at Smith Brasher Hall auditorium, 717 University Boulevard SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Chairman 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
Robert P. Matteucci, Vice Chair
Carmie Lynn Toulouse, Secretary
Jeff Armijo
Penelope S. Holbrook
Blair L. Kaufman
Janet W. Saiers
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Chairman Barr introduced for consideration approval of the agenda. Mr. Matteucci made and Ms. Toulouse seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Saiers—yes. Motion carried.
ITEMS OF GENERAL CONSENT
Minutes of the July 11, 2006, Meeting and Resolution 2006-55, Employment of Personnel
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration the minutes of the July 11, 2006, meeting (see pages 22934-22936) and Resolution 2006-55, employment of personnel (see pages 23076-23077). Mr. Barr requested a change to the minutes identifying Ms. Saiers as the presenter of the planning committee report in Mr. Matteucci’s absence on July 11. Mr. Kaufman made and Mr. Matteucci seconded a motion to approve the minutes as corrected and Resolution 2006-55 as submitted. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Saiers—yes. Motion carried.
REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATION AND STANDING COMMITTEES
President’s Report
President Michael J. Glennon presented fund balance statistics for 2005 and estimated statistics for 2006 (see pages 23078-23079). He thanked staff for promoting conservative budget spending in anticipation of enrollment decreases. He reported Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s gave CNM an AA+ credit rating for the 2006 General Obligation Bond sale. President Glennon stated he is continuing talks with the State Land Commissioner for possible land acquisition in Rio Rancho and he is negotiating with Albuquerque Public Schools for possible acquisition of the baseball field just south of Jeannette Stromberg Hall. He noted the College is close to gaining approval from the City to use approximately 350 parking spaces at Isotopes Park for the fall term. Mr. Glennon also reported fall enrollment showed an increase compared to the same time last year, but mentioned that numbers would continue to fluctuate until the term begins. He acknowledged Rudy Garcia for being named the new dean of students and for his recent 2006 Spirit of Service Award from the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Governing Board Committee Reports
Ms. Holbrook, Audit Committee chair, reported the committee met on August 1 to review the posting of the internal auditor position and brought forward agenda item 7—internal audit report 2006-07, Pell Grant and Perkins Loan Repayment Audit.
Mr. Kaufman, Capital Outlay Committee chair, stated the committee did not meet in July.
Ms. Toulouse, Finance Committee chair, reported the committee had met on July 6 and heard a Workforce Training Center budget update that included a change in calculating credit courses (agenda item 5.c.). The committee also approved a Tax Help New Mexico funding request to be considered by the full Board (agenda item 11).
Mr. Matteucci, Planning Committee chair, reported the committee had not met since the last Board meeting.
Mr. Barr, Executive Committee chair, reported the committee had met on July 26 to approve the Board meeting agenda and also considered revisions to the Employee Handbook (agenda item 10).
WorkforceTraining CenterBudget Report
Katherine Cantrell, executive director for planning, budget and institutional research, reviewed the Workforce Training Center budget, stating the year ended positively with a $150,000 subsidy being returned to the College (see pages 23080-23081). Ms. Cantrell stated the Finance Committee had approved a change in reporting credit classes offered through the Workforce Training Center. She explained the change would move credit class revenue and expenses to the respective instructional departments; it would charge departments 50 percent of business development managers’ salaries; and departments would be responsible for coordinating all activity for the credit classes. Ms. Cantrell stated the change would generate formula funding for those classes.
RESOLUTION 2006-56, SALE OF BONDS
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration Resolution 2006-56, sale of bonds (see pages 23082-23114). Paul Cassidy of Dain Rauscher and Alan Hall, attorney, discussed the bid results and interest rates received for the sale of bonds. Mr. Cassidy reviewed the bids received and Mr. Hall reviewed the resolution authorizing the sale. Mr. Barr thanked Mr. Cassidy and Mr. Hall for their diligence. Ms. Toulouse made and Mr. Armijo seconded a motion to approve the resolution. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Saiers—yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-57, INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT 2006-07, PELL GRANT AND PERKINS LOAN REPAYMENT AUDIT
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration Resolution 2006-57, internal audit report 2006-07, Pell Grant and Perkins Loan repayment audit (see pages 23115-23117). Mark Lovato, interim internal auditor, presented the resolution, stating the audit included review of Pell Grants, Perkins Loans and repayments. He reported no findings and stated the audit was reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee. Ms. Holbrook made and Mr. Matteucci seconded a motion to approve the resolution. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Saiers—yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-58, APPOINTMENT OF LABOR MEMBER TO THE CNM LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration Resolution 2006-58, appointment of labor member to the CNM Labor Relations Board (see pages 23118-23120). Robert Brown, interim vice president for administrative services, presented the resolution, stating the Governing Board’s Labor Management Policy requires the Board to appoint members to the CNM Labor Relations Board each year. He requested reappointment of Deborah Weaver-Parker to a one-year term as labor representative, noting the appointment had been recommended by unions representing CNM employees. Ms. Toulouse made and Ms. Holbrook seconded a motion to approve the resolution. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Saiers—yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-59, APPOINTMENT OF MANAGEMENT MEMBER TO THE CNM LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration Resolution 2006-59, appointment of management member to the CNM Labor Relations Board (see pages 23121-23129). Mr. Brown presented the resolution, stating CNM administration recommended reappointment of Wayne Bingham to a one-year term as management representative on the CNM Labor Relations Board. He noted the labor and management representatives would jointly recommend a neutral LRB member for Board approval. Ms. Holbrook made and Mr. Kaufman seconded a motion to approve the resolution. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Saiers—yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-60, PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration Resolution 2006-60, proposed revisions to the Employee Handbook. Katharine Winograd, vice president for planning and budget, reviewed the proposed changes that included an amendment to Section 4.01 F. Code of Conduct and Workplace Behavior that would revise language to correspond with the recently adopted Internal Audit Charter; an amendment to Section 6.03 H. 4. Travel Advances that would clarify employee responsibility to reimburse the college for nonrefundable travel expenses in the event of cancelled travel; and amendments to Section 9.05 Grievance Procedures that would modify the grievance process for employees not covered by the bargaining agreement by requiring the College to present its case first in a grievance hearing. Ms. Saiers questioned language stricken from Section 4.01 F. relating to employees reporting wrongful acts. Following discussion, Mr. Kaufman made and Ms. Toulouse seconded a motion to table this item for further review by the Executive Committee. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Saiers—yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-61, TAX HELP FUNDING REQUEST
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration Resolution 2006-61, Tax Help funding request (see pages 23130-23139). Ms. Cantrell presented a request for 2007-2008 Tax Help funding through the Higher Education Department. She reviewed the budget and administration’s desire to expand the program with additional funds and responded to questions. Ms. Holbrook made and Ms. Toulouse seconded a motion to approve the resolution. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Saiers—yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-62, PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH PROCESS
Mr. Barr introduced for consideration Resolution 2006-62, presidential search process (see pages 23140-23143). He requested approval of the search process and stated once approved, nominations for a 17-member search committee would be accepted. Mr. Barr also stated the search committee would be appointed at the next Board meeting. Ms. Holbrook made and Mr. Matteucci seconded a motion to approve the resolution. The vote on the motion was: Mr. Barr—yes; Mr. Matteucci—yes; Ms. Toulouse—yes; Mr. Armijo—yes; Ms. Holbrook—yes; Mr. Kaufman—yes; Ms. Saiers—yes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No requests for public comment were received.
BOARD COMMENT
Ms. Toulouse requested a CNM representative attend the Legislative Welfare Reform Oversite Committee meeting on August 10. Ms. Saiers reported the city’s Tricentennial celebration would end at the commencement of the 2006 International Balloon Fiesta.
NEXT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr. Barr announced the next regular meeting of the Governing Board would take place on September 12, 2006, at 5 p.m. in Room SV-10 at the South Valley Campus, 5816 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also announced items to be considered for the September agenda should be submitted to the Board chair, the President’s Office or Public Information Office by August 28.
Mr. Barr adjourned the meeting at 6:16 p.m.
