Santa Clarita Community College District public meetings in 2021
22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held its annual organizational and business meeting, electing officers for 2022 and approving a resolution to continue teleconferencing during the state of emergency. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, and a special recognition for Mr. Paul Wickline. Public comment was accepted via Zoom or phone.
- Approved Resolution 2021/22-22 to continue teleconferencing requirements under Government Code Section 54953 during the proclaimed state of emergency.
- Elected Edel Alonso as President, Joan MacGregor as Vice President, and Sebastian Cazares as Clerk for 2022.
- Appointed Chancellor Dianne Van Hook as Secretary-Parliamentarian to the Governing Board.
- Approved special recognition resolution for Mr. Paul Wickline.
- Approved the agenda, minutes of October 27, November 10, and November 29, 2021 meetings.
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a special study session to review three draft maps for adjusting trustee-area boundaries, as required by state law following the 2020 Census. The board received a presentation from its redistricting counsel and demographer on how each map addresses federal requirements for population equality and minority voting rights. No final decision was made; the board will hold a public hearing and business meeting on December 8, 2021.
- Review of three draft trustee-area maps (Scenario 1, 2, 3) for boundary adjustments
- Presentation by special voting rights counsel and demographer Cooperative Strategies
- Discussion of federal criteria: equal population and Voting Rights Act compliance
- State law requires boundary adjustments completed before March 1, 2022
- Next meeting: Business Meeting & Public Hearing, December 8, 2021, 5:00pm via Zoom
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees met to discuss trustee area redistricting and labor negotiations. The Board approved Resolution 2021/22-16, which allows for remote meetings under the current state of emergency. Additionally, the Counseling Department provided an update on student services and online course transitions.
- Approval of Resolution 2021/22-16 regarding teleconferencing requirements
- Closed session labor negotiations with COCFA, CSEA, CCEG, and Part Time Faculty United
- Review of initial scenario maps for trustee area redistricting
- Counseling Office update on student services and COVID-19 transitions
- Approval of October 13, 2021, meeting minutes
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a joint meeting with the Associated Student Government (ASG) to discuss student engagement and campus updates. The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding to provide $20,000 annually from the ASG budget for student employment at the Basic Needs Center.
- Approval of MOU for $20,000 annual funding for Basic Needs Center student employment
- Presentation on housing feasibility study conducted by The Scion Group
- Update on NASA payloads and physical science remote learning labs
- First reading of modifications to Board Policy 5535 regarding student participation
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator for CSEA
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board of Trustees met via Zoom to conduct labor negotiations in closed session and review various district business. The Board approved a resolution allowing for teleconferenced meetings during a state of emergency and ratified several new and modified courses and programs.
- Approval of Resolution No. 2021/22-09 to implement teleconferencing requirements during a state of emergency
- Approval of 21 new courses, 2 new programs, and 21 modified courses
- Closed session labor negotiations with COCFA, CSEA, CCEG, and Part Time Faculty United - AFT Local 6262
- Ratification of affiliation agreement between SCCCD and Whittier Hospital Medical Center
- Review of administrative appeal regarding a public employee complaint
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
This meeting of the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which was to be a potential joint meeting with the HART District, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, public comment, approval of agenda) and a notice of cancellation. No substantive decisions or discussions occurred.
- Meeting cancelled per notice of cancellation
- Potential joint meeting with HART District did not occur
- No agenda items for action or discussion
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a special meeting and budget workshop, adopting the 2021-2022 budgets totaling $365,746,048 across all funds. The board also ratified routine budget and interfund transfers and reviewed the June 2021 financial report.
- Adopted 2021-2022 budgets totaling $365,746,048, including $136,403,771 unrestricted general fund and $59,820,054 Measure E bond fund
- Held public hearing on the 2021-2022 adopted budget as required by state law
- Ratified June 2021 budget transfers: $3,849 increase in Fund 11 and $80,606 increase in Fund 12
- Approved interfund transfers for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, including transfers for capital projects, retiree benefits, and debt service
- Reviewed monthly financial report for June 30, 2021, showing $11,429,811 budgeted ending fund balance (10.04% of expenditures)
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees met via Zoom for a business meeting, starting with closed session discussions on labor negotiations with four employee groups. In open session, the board approved the agenda, minutes from previous meetings, and all consent calendar items, including a clinical affiliation agreement with Dignity Health and an amendment to a sub-award with the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District. The meeting also included a presentation on sustainability efforts and the GreenSTEM conference.
- Ratified Education Affiliation Agreement with Dignity Health (Sept 1, 2021–Aug 31, 2024) for nursing and MLT clinical training, no cost to district
- Approved Amendment No. 3 to Sub-Award Agreement with Wm. S. Hart Union High School District for Academy of the Canyons (July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022)
- Closed session conferences with labor negotiators for COCFA, CSEA, CCEG, and Part Time Faculty United - AFT Local 6262
- Approved minutes from July 7 and August 11, 2021 business meetings
- Presentation on Sustainable Development Committee and 7th annual GreenSTEM conference
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board of Trustees met via video conference to conduct labor negotiations and review educational partnerships. The session included closed sessions with multiple labor groups and the approval of various affiliation agreements for nursing and medical programs.
- Approval of affiliation agreement with Ascend Healthcare for nursing clinical training
- Renewal of Nursing Preceptor Agreement with California State University, Los Angeles
- Amendment to extend affiliation agreement with Community Memorial Health System
- Ratification of affiliation agreement with Palmdale Regional Medical Center
- Closed session labor negotiations with COCFA, CCEG, CSEA, and Part Time Faculty United
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a business meeting via Zoom, approving routine items including minutes, a personnel schedule, and a consent calendar. Notable actions included ratifying an amendment to the CCAP dual enrollment agreement with the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District, approving a new College NOW dual enrollment agreement, and authorizing a temporary lease of property for student instruction.
- Ratified Amendment No. 6 to CCAP dual enrollment agreement with Wm. S. Hart Union High School District (effective July 8, 2021–June 30, 2023)
- Approved new Dual Enrollment (College NOW) agreement with Wm. S. Hart Union High School District (through June 30, 2022)
- Approved Joint Powers Agreement with City of Santa Clarita for Public Television Authority (Channel 20)
- Approved Resolution 2021/22-03 authorizing temporary lease of property for student instruction
- Approved minutes from May 12 and June 9, 2021 meetings
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
This is a closed-session-only meeting of the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees. The board will discuss the Chancellor's performance evaluation and confer with its labor negotiator regarding the Chancellor, who is an unrepresented employee. Public comment is limited to closed session items, and the board will report out any actions after the closed session.
- Public employee performance evaluation of the Chancellor (Gov. Code §54957)
- Conference with labor negotiator for unrepresented employee: Chancellor (Gov. Code §54957.6)
- Public comment deadline: 1:30pm via email
- Next business meeting: July 7, 2021, closed session 4:00pm, open session 5:00pm
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
This June 16, 2021 business meeting of the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees was cancelled. The agenda lists only procedural items such as call to order, public comment, consent calendar, and next meeting announcements, with no substantive actions scheduled.
- Meeting cancelled per notice of cancellation
- Public comment procedures outlined for future meetings
- Next meeting scheduled for June 23, 2021 via Zoom
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees met via Zoom on May 12, 2021, and approved a consent calendar that includes leasing a temporary site for Advanced Manufacturing instruction, a 5% tuition increase for the Center for Early Childhood Education, and new/modified courses. The board also held a closed session on labor negotiations with CSEA and reported out on that session.
- Approved Resolution 2020/21-17 to lease 10,960 sq ft at 29095 Ave Penn, Valencia, CA 91355 for Advanced Manufacturing, funded by Strong Workforce Program ($9,316/month) and a $1.5M CCCCO grant.
- Approved 5% tuition increase for Center for Early Childhood Education effective July 1, 2021.
- Approved 12 new courses, 3 new programs, 44 modified courses, 1 modified program, and 4 course technical changes.
- Ratified no-cost amendment for Small Business Development Center services under CARES Act.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator Jim Schrage regarding CSEA.
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct a self-evaluation workshop and a business meeting. The main action item is approval of the personnel schedule, which includes new faculty positions, replacements for retirements, and classified staff reclassifications. The board will also handle preliminary functions like approving the agenda and hearing public comments.
- Approval of HR Personnel Schedule with new faculty positions in Anthropology, Biology, History, and Manufacturing Technology
- Replacement hires for retiring faculty in Chemistry, EMT, Geology, Network Technology, Nursing, and Photography
- Retirements of faculty and classified staff scheduled for 2023, including several SERP retirements
- Reclassifications of classified staff with total ongoing annual cost of $56,435
- Public comments on non-agenda items are limited to three minutes per speaker
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees is holding a business meeting via Zoom. They will vote on consent calendar items including new and modified courses/programs, an EMT clinical affiliation agreement with AmWest Ambulance, a music license agreement, and an MOU template for overseas partnerships. The board will also receive updates on the Canyons Promise program and recognize a classified employee of the year nominee.
- Approval of 16 new courses, 15 new programs, 32 modified courses, 2 modified programs, 5 course technical changes, 7 deleted courses, and 7 deleted programs
- Affiliation agreement with AmWest Ambulance for EMT students to ride on emergency response trips (April 15, 2021 – April 14, 2023)
- Ratification of Production Score Music License Agreement with Right On Cue Services for The Addams Family Quarantined Concert (Feb 12 – May 11, 2021)
- Approval of MOU template for expanding overseas partnerships
- Canyons Promise update: program now serves over 2,000 students with tuition-free first two years
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees met via Zoom for a business meeting. They approved the consent calendar, which included new and modified courses, a sabbatical leave, and a $150,000 contract with Long Beach Community College District for small business services. The board also recognized the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and classified staff for achievements.
- Approval of 16 new courses, 37 modified courses, 10 modified programs, 4 technical changes, and 7 deleted courses
- Approval of sabbatical leave for Tina Rorick (Nursing Simulation & Skills Lab Enhancement) for Fall 2021, with backfill cost of approximately $25,444.33
- Approval of $150,000 GO-Biz Technical Assistance Expansion Program contract with Long Beach Community College District
- Recognition of Phi Theta Kappa chapter as 2021 REACH Chapter
- Recognition of classified staff for completing Caring Campus coaching sessions
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a special study session focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training. The session included an overview of DEI recommendations from the DEI Task Force and a panel of Community College System leaders discussing the Board's role in the DEI Integration Plan. The agenda was approved unanimously, and public comments were accepted via email due to teleconferencing.
- DEI Task Force recommendations overview and local efforts status
- Panel discussion on Board's role in DEI Integration Plan
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
- Agenda approved by unanimous vote
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will review and accept the annual financial audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, and receive information on the College of the Canyons Foundation's audit. The district audit received unmodified opinions, and the foundation reported $4,586,400 in net assets. The meeting is conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19 executive orders.
- Acceptance of District Annual Financial Report for FY 2019-20 with unmodified opinions
- Review of COC Foundation audit: $4,586,400 net assets, $842,087 granted to District
- Foundation provided $332,953 in scholarships to 337 students
- District oversight of $227 million in expenditures, including $117.3M operating funds
- Measure E capital projects spending of $25.3 million
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees is holding a special study session via Zoom to discuss the Ralph M. Brown Act, which governs open meetings. The session will cover noticing procedures, social media, public meeting requirements, closed session exceptions, subcommittees, and running efficient meetings. No formal decisions are expected; the agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Study session on the Brown Act as it applies to community college district governing boards
- Discussion of procedures for noticing open and closed session agenda items
- Discussion of social media and the Brown Act
- Discussion of public meeting requirements and closed session exceptions
- Next business meeting announced for February 10, 2021, 5:00pm via Zoom
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a video/teleconferencing business meeting, approving the consent calendar which included several contract amendments and routine items. The board also received information about the college's Bellwether Award for its work in developmental education. Public comments were accepted via email due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Ratified affiliation agreement with Simi Valley Hospital for nursing and medical lab technician clinical training (no cost to district)
- Approved Amendment No. 2 to Barnes & Noble bookstore services agreement, reducing annual $30,000 license payment proportionally to COVID-19 sales decline
- Approved Amendment 2 to Pepsi beverage vending agreement, reducing Year 1 payment from $55,000 to $27,500 with rebate opportunity
- Approved Resolution No. 2020/21-12: Certification of Signatures (District)
- Removed items 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, and 2.14 from the consent calendar
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a special meeting via Zoom, with a closed session to discuss existing litigation (FPPC Case No. 19/723). In open session, the board approved first readings of modifications to several board policies and administrative procedures, including those governing agendas, speakers, minutes, quorum and voting, and public participation. The board also discussed its self-evaluation process and the status of policy review.
- Approved first reading of BP/AP 2340 (Agendas) to place public comments at both beginning and end of agenda
- Approved first reading of BP 2350 (Speakers) to formalize 3-minute per speaker and 20-minute per subject limits
- Approved first reading of BP/AP 2360 (Minutes) with minor procedural changes
- Approved first reading of BP 2330 (Quorum and Voting) to align with CCLC recommendations
- Approved first reading of BP 2345 (Public Participation at Board Meetings) to include CCLC sample language
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees is holding a video/teleconferencing business meeting with a closed session for labor negotiations with Part Time Faculty United - AFT Local 6262. The open session includes approval of a contract agreement with Long Beach Community College District for a $100,000 GO-Biz Capital Infusion Grant to support the Small Business Development Center, plus ratification of purchase orders totaling $826,973.55. The agenda is largely procedural, with routine approvals of minutes and the consent calendar.
- Approval of contract agreement with Long Beach CCD for $100,000 GO-Biz Capital Infusion Grant (Oct 1, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021)
- Ratification of purchase order schedule from 11/23/20 to 1/3/21 totaling $826,973.55
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding Part Time Faculty United - AFT Local 6262
- Information item: Architecture & Interior Design Program 'Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan'
- Approval of minutes from multiple prior meetings (Aug 26, 2019; Nov 10, 2020; Dec 3, 2020; Dec 9, 2020)