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Santa Rosa Junior College public meetings in 2022

44 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

Board of Trustees

Board swears in four trustees for four-year terms

This is a special meeting of the Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees. The board will hear public comments and then swear in four elected trustees for four-year terms ending in 2026. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no policy decisions or financial items listed.

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Tue Dec 13, 2022

Board of Trustees

Board approves 2023 officers, meeting calendar, and committee appointments

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees held its annual organizational meeting, approving officers for 2023, the 2023 meeting calendar, and committee appointments. The board also received informational reports on the Doyle Scholarship Fund, the Child Development Center, and a Measure H bond update. The meeting included a closed session for labor negotiations and legal matters.

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Tue Dec 6, 2022

Board of Trustees Facilities Committee

SRJC Facilities Committee approves naming for student housing and studio theatre

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board Facilities Committee met on December 6, 2022, and approved naming opportunities for the new Student Housing Project building and the Studio Theatre in Burbank Auditorium. The committee also received updates on the issuance of Bond Series C and various project updates, and reviewed items for the next Board of Trustees consent agenda, including change orders and contract awards.

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Mon Dec 5, 2022

Board of Trustees Finance Committee

Finance Committee to review 2022 audits and consider extending Zoom meetings

The Sonoma County Junior College District Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet via Zoom to consider extending teleconference meetings under AB 361, review the 2022 audit reports, and approve the minutes of the September 6, 2022 meeting. Public comments are accepted via email before the meeting.

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Thu Nov 17, 2022

Foundation Board of Directors

Foundation board to vote on governance, fee, and bylaw changes

The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Board of Directors is meeting to take action on several governance items, including adding a member to the Executive Committee, revising the fee policy, and updating bylaws and the strategic plan. The board will also receive updates on investments, the college president's report, and trust committee reports.

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Tue Nov 8, 2022

Board of Trustees

SRJC Board holds special listening session with bias training

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is holding a special listening session that includes public comment, a training on eliminating bias in hiring and employment, and board discussion. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

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Tue Nov 8, 2022

Board of Trustees

SRJC board to consider labor negotiations, employee evaluation, and litigation in closed session

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 8, 2022, starting with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple unions, a public employee performance evaluation, and anticipated litigation. The open session will include public comments, approval of minutes, recognition of the Employee of the Month, and informational reports, including a proposed name change for the Dream Center.

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Thu Nov 3, 2022

Foundation Executive Committee

Foundation Investment Committee reviews performance and policy change

The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Investment Committee is meeting to review consultant reports on capital markets and investment performance, discuss a draft policy amendment to increase illiquid investments, and prepare a presentation for the November 17 board meeting. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes and public comment.

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Wed Nov 2, 2022

Foundation Executive Committee

Foundation Executive Committee to review budget, forecast, and finances

The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Executive Committee is meeting to handle routine business including public comment, approval of minutes, and reports from the president and staff. They will review the summarized balance sheet, the 22/23 budget to actual, a five-year forecast, and a foundation update. The meeting also includes planning for the November 17 board meeting.

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Mon Oct 24, 2022

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

Committee to approve 2021-2022 Measure H annual report

The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee will review and vote on the 2021-2022 Measure H Annual Report, which assesses compliance with California Constitution requirements and summarizes the committee's activities. They will also hear updates on capital projects, quarterly bond expenditures, and project statuses. The meeting is held via teleconference.

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Fri Oct 21, 2022

Foundation Board of Directors

Foundation Budget Committee reviews finances and forecast

The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Budget Committee is meeting to review financial reports, including a summarized balance sheet, the 22/23 budget to actual, and a five-year forecast. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions listed beyond routine approval of minutes.

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Tue Oct 11, 2022

Board of Trustees

Trustees hear annual faculty/staff diversity report and discuss hiring

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is holding a special listening session to receive the annual Faculty and Staff Ethnic Diversity Report, which covers hiring and employee demographics over the past five academic years. The board will also discuss hiring and retention practices and take public comment.

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Tue Oct 11, 2022

Board of Trustees

Board to review new district mission, vision and values statement

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and recognizing an employee of the month. The board will also receive a first reading of a revised district mission, vision and values policy, an accreditation update, and a report on the Petaluma campus student center. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations, a performance evaluation, and potential litigation.

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Tue Oct 4, 2022

Board of Trustees Facilities Committee

Trustees to hear updates on student software contract and capital projects

The Board Facilities Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive informational updates on the Student Information Software contract award and various project updates, including purchasing, IT, sustainability, facilities operations, major capital projects, and student housing. The committee will also review items slated for the next Board of Trustees consent agenda, which include several contract awards and change orders with specific dollar amounts.

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Thu Sep 15, 2022

Foundation Board of Directors

Foundation board to vote on FY23 budget revision and YTD operating report

The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Board of Directors is meeting to review and take action on its year-to-date operating report and a proposed FY23 operating budget revision. The board will also hear updates from the college president, funding priorities, community engagement, and trust committees. The meeting includes standard procedural items like public comment and approval of minutes.

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Tue Sep 13, 2022

Board of Trustees

SRJC Board to consider student health fee increase and labor negotiations

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a closed session for labor negotiations with employee unions and a performance evaluation of the Superintendent/President. In open session, the board will consider a $1 increase to the student health fee, ratify contracts, and approve curriculum changes. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and recognizing an employee of the month.

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Fri Sep 9, 2022

Foundation Executive Committee

Foundation committees to review finances, budget, and Bennett Estate gift policy

The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation's Joint Executive and Budget Committees will meet to review year-to-date financials, a revised FY23 budget, and a revised strategic plan. They will also consider an action item on a policy for unrestricted gifts from the Bennett Estate, along with routine approval of minutes and public comment.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022

Board of Trustees Finance Committee

Finance Committee to review 2022/23 budget for adoption

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees Finance Committee is meeting to consider the 2022/23 budget proposed for adoption and to decide whether to continue meeting via teleconference under AB361. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

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Tue Aug 9, 2022

Board of Trustees

SRJC Board to hold public hearings on faculty union contract reopeners for 2022-23

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is meeting to hold public hearings on reopening contract negotiations with two faculty unions (AFA and CFT) for 2022-23, as required by state law. The board will also consider approving minutes, surplus property declarations, and contract ratifications, and will receive reports from the college president and various campus groups.

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Tue Aug 2, 2022

Board of Trustees Facilities Committee

Committee to review bond issuance and capital project updates

The Board Facilities Committee will receive updates on the issuance of Bond Series C in 2022/23 and on various projects including purchasing, IT, sustainability, facilities operations, major capital, and student housing. They will also review items slated for the next Board of Trustees consent agenda, including several construction change orders and contract awards funded by Measure H.

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Mon Jul 25, 2022

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

Committee elects new chair and vice-chair, reviews Measure H bond spending

The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee is meeting to elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair following the current Chair's departure, and to receive updates on capital projects, quarterly Measure H bond expenditures, and the issuance of Series C bonds. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment, plus informational presentations on bond-funded projects.

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Thu Jul 21, 2022

Foundation Board of Directors

Foundation board to review scholarships, approve policies and committees

The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Board of Directors will meet to review scholarship achievements and a proposed Scholarship Policy, approve Investment Committee leadership and FY23 Committees, and consider an Unrestricted Gift Policy. They will also hear reports on contributed revenue, strategic plan progress, and updates from three trusts.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022

Board of Trustees

SRJC Board meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees regular meeting scheduled for July 12, 2022, was canceled because a quorum was not reached. The meeting will be adjourned to the next regular meeting on August 9, 2022, at the Student Activities Center in Bertolini. No business was conducted.

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Tue Jul 5, 2022

Board of Trustees Facilities Committee

Facilities Committee meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for July 5, 2022, was cancelled due to lack of quorum. The meeting will be adjourned to the next scheduled meeting on August 2, 2022, via Zoom. No decisions or discussions occurred.

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Wed Jun 22, 2022

Foundation Executive Committee

SRJC Foundation Executive Committee reviews financials, policies, and governance

The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Executive Committee is meeting to review April year-to-date financials and operating reports, receive updates on philanthropy, and discuss governance, scholarship policy, unrestricted gift policy, and the Opportunity Fund. The agenda is largely informational, with the only action item being approval of the April 27, 2022 minutes.

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Tue Jun 21, 2022

Board of Trustees

Board approves election order resolutions for Nov. 8 trustee election

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees held a special meeting with a closed session for performance evaluations and labor negotiations, then reconvened in open session. The board approved resolutions specifying the election order for the November 8, 2022 trustee election in Sonoma and Marin counties, and discussed its annual self-evaluation.

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Tue Jun 14, 2022

Board of Trustees

Board to hold closed session on labor negotiations and discipline

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with SEIU, AFA, CFT, and the Management Liaison Team, as well as public employee discipline/dismissal/release. The open session includes public comments, approval of minutes, and reports. The board will also consider consent agenda items including surplus property, contract ratifications, instructor load reports, and curriculum changes.

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Tue May 31, 2022

Board of Trustees Finance Committee

Committee to review 2022-23 tentative budget and teleconference continuation

The Board Finance Committee will review the 2022-23 Tentative Budget for the Sonoma County Junior College District. The committee will also consider action to continue holding meetings via teleconference due to existing health and safety risks.

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Thu May 19, 2022

Foundation Board of Directors

Foundation board to approve 22/23 directors, officers, and budget

The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Board of Directors is meeting to approve renewing and new directors and officers for the 2022/23 term, set the meeting schedule, and review the proposed operating budget and support fee update. The board will also receive updates on funding priorities, alumni relations, events, and trust committee reports. This is a routine governance and planning meeting.

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Tue May 10, 2022

Board of Trustees

Santa Rosa Junior College Board installs new Student Trustee

The Board of Trustees met to install Delashay Carmona Benson as the Student Trustee for the 2022-23 term. The meeting also included closed session negotiations with various labor organizations and a review of updated articulation policies.

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Tue May 3, 2022

Board of Trustees Facilities Committee

Board approves $15,000 sculpture for SRJC Petaluma campus

The Board Facilities Committee approved the installation of a commissioned sculpture by artist Patrick Amiot at SRJC Petaluma, with a fiscal impact of $15,000. The committee also received updates on various projects and reviewed items slated for the next Board of Trustees consent agenda, including contracts and change orders. The meeting was largely routine, with no other major decisions.

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Wed Apr 27, 2022

Foundation Executive Committee

Foundation committees to review FY22 finances, FY23 budget draft, and new 3% fee

The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation's Executive and Budget Committees meet jointly to review financial statements, discuss governance and board leadership, and consider a draft FY23 budget. They will also discuss rolling out a new 3% support fee and a five-year forecast. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

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Mon Apr 25, 2022

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

Bond oversight committee to elect chair, review Measure H spending

The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee will elect a chair and vice chair for a one-year term and receive updates on Measure H bond expenditures and capital projects. The meeting is largely informational, with no major decisions beyond the officer election.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022

Board of Trustees

SRJC Board to review labor negotiations, policy revisions, and student equity report

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including closed-session labor negotiations with employee unions, approval of minutes, and first readings of revised board policies. The board will also receive informational reports on student equity efforts and monthly updates from various campus groups.

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Tue Apr 5, 2022

Board of Trustees Facilities Committee

Facilities Committee to review $187,805 in Measure H construction changes and contracts

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board Facilities Committee is meeting to approve the minutes of its March 1, 2022 meeting, receive public comments, and hear project updates. The committee will also review six items slated for the next Board of Trustees consent agenda, including change orders and contract amendments for various construction projects funded by Measure H.

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Thu Mar 17, 2022

Foundation Board of Directors

Foundation Board to review endowment payouts and grant recommendations

The Foundation Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to review financial reports and updates. The board is scheduled to take action on endowment payouts, grant recommendations, and updated funding priorities.

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Tue Mar 8, 2022

Board of Trustees

Board to install new student trustee, handle closed-session items

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for negotiations, litigation, and personnel matters, followed by an open session. The board will vote to install Elizabeth Cole as the new Student Trustee for spring 2022, approve prior meeting minutes, and recognize the Employee of the Month. Public comments are accepted via email, phone, or during the meeting.

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Tue Mar 1, 2022

Board of Trustees Facilities Committee

Board to review $5.25M property purchase and $1.7M in construction changes

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board Facilities Committee is meeting to receive project updates and review items slated for the next Board of Trustees consent agenda. These include a $5.25 million property purchase at 950 S. Wright Road, several construction change orders and contract amendments, and notices of completion for various projects. The committee will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting and take public comments.

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Tue Feb 8, 2022

Board of Trustees

Board reviews contract proposals for SEIU Local 1021 classified unit

The Board of Trustees is holding public hearings regarding initial contract proposals for 2022-23 reopeners with SEIU Local 1021. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on real estate negotiations and existing litigation.

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Tue Feb 1, 2022

Board of Trustees Facilities Committee

Committee approves $10,000 naming for KAD bullpen honoring former coach Sam Gomes

The Board Facilities Committee is meeting to approve a donor recognition naming opportunity for the KAD bullpen at the $10,000 level, honoring former SRJC baseball coach Sam Gomes. The committee will also receive updates on various projects and review items slated for the next Board of Trustees consent agenda, including several change orders and contract awards.

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Mon Jan 24, 2022

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

Committee approves 2020-2021 Measure H bond audits

The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee is meeting to approve the 2020-2021 Bond Performance and Financial Audit Reports for Measure H. They will also receive updates on capital projects, quarterly bond expenditures, and the annual report to the community. The meeting is held via teleconference.

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Thu Jan 20, 2022

Foundation Board of Directors

Foundation board to review audit, fund use, and philanthropy reports

The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Board of Directors is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the unrestricted fund use recommendation, the 2021 audit, and conflict of interest matters. They will also receive reports on development and community engagement, including a memorandum of understanding with affiliated trusts, and updates on philanthropy and the strategic plan. Committee reports from the Ag, Bear Cub Athletic, and Petaluma Campus Trusts will be presented, along with financial and budget reports.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022

Board of Trustees

Board holds 2nd redistricting map hearing, closed session on labor negotiations

The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a second public hearing on draft redistricting maps, approval of minutes, and recognition of the January Employee of the Month. The board will also hold a closed session to consider negotiations with employee unions (AFA, SEIU, CFT, Management Liaison Team), real estate negotiations for property at 950 South Wright Road, and public employee discipline/dismissal/release. The meeting is conducted remotely under AB 361 due to the state of emergency.

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Tue Jan 4, 2022

Board of Trustees Facilities Committee

Facilities Committee to review project updates and consent items

The Board Facilities Committee will convene in open session to approve the minutes of the last meeting and hear public comments. They will receive an update on various facilities projects, including purchasing, IT, sustainability, operations, major capital, and student housing. The committee will also review five items slated for the next Board of Trustees consent agenda, including change orders and amendments with specific dollar amounts.

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