Santa Rosa Junior College public meetings in 2023
40 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees conducted its annual organizational meeting to establish leadership and committee appointments for 2024. The session also included closed session discussions regarding labor negotiations and personnel evaluations.
- Election of Ezrah Chaaban as Board President for 2024
- Appointment of Michael Valdovinos as Board Vice President
- Appointment of Mariana Martinez as Board Clerk
- Closed session negotiations with AFA, SEIU, SEIU STNC, CFT, and Management Liaison Team
- Ratification of district contracts from November 14 to December 11, 2023
Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The Sonoma County Junior College District Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet to receive a presentation of the audit reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The agenda also includes approval of the September 1, 2023 meeting minutes and an opportunity for public comment. The meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2023, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the President's Office in Bailey Hall, Santa Rosa Campus, with remote participation via Zoom.
- Audit reports for year ended June 30, 2023 (SCJCD, Bond 2023, Prop 39, SRJCF)
- Approval of minutes from September 1, 2023 meeting
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per subject)
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Board Facilities Committee will hear project updates on purchasing, IT, sustainability, facilities operations, and major capital projects. They will also review consent agenda items for the next Board of Trustees meeting, including several change orders and contract amendments for the Petaluma Construction Training Center and Lindley Center for STEM Education projects. The meeting includes approval of minutes and public comments.
- Petaluma Construction Training Center Change Order #6, Arntz Builders, Inc. - $68,605.00 (EDA)
- Lindley Center for STEM Education Change Order #19, Lathrop Construction Associates - $86,244.08 (Measure H)
- Lindley Center for STEM Education Contract Amendment #3, Kurt Hirtzer Inspection Services - $30,895.00 (Measure H)
- Lindley Center for STEM Education Audio & Video Integration Change Order #2, PCD - $13,340.33 (Measure H)
- Lindley Center for STEM Education Contract Amendment #2, Sindoni Consulting & Management Services - $46,000.00 (Measure H)
Foundation Board of Directors
The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Board of Directors will meet to consider an investment policy amendment and approve minutes from a prior meeting. The board will also receive updates on college activities, financial statements, the operating budget, philanthropy, and community engagement.
- Investment Policy Amendment (action item)
- Approval of minutes from September 21, 2023
- Financial statements through August 2023
- Foundation operating budget year-to-date through August
- Philanthropy and community engagement updates
Foundation Executive Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Executive Committee meets to review financial statements and the year-to-date operating budget, and to take action on hiring a finance associate and revising the gift acceptance policy. They will also hear reports on a CASE conference, community-centric fundraising principles, board retreat planning, and Opportunity Fund grants. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Approval of minutes from 9/6/23
- Financial statements for September 2023 (information)
- YTD Foundation Operating Budget for September 2023 (action)
- Finance Associate Hire (action)
- Gift Acceptance Policy Revision (action)
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on initial contract proposals for reopeners with SEIU Local 1021 (STNC Unit), as required by the Educational Employment Relations Act. The board will also consider a closed-session agenda that includes labor negotiations with multiple unions, a student expulsion recommendation, and a performance evaluation of the Superintendent/President. Additionally, the board will recognize Daisy Cardenas as Employee of the Month and receive a presentation on the Student Equity Plan 2.0.
- Public hearing on District's initial contract proposals for reopeners with SEIU Local 1021 (STNC Unit)
- Public hearing on SEIU Local 1021's initial contract proposals for reopeners with the District (STNC Unit)
- Closed session to consider expulsion recommendation (Student ID No. 878-200-076)
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for SEIU, AFA, CFT, and Management Liaison Team
- Employee of the Month: Daisy Cardenas, Coordinator, Student Success / STEM
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee regular meeting scheduled for November 13, 2023, was cancelled due to lack of quorum. The meeting is adjourned until the next regular meeting on January 22, 2024, at the Rotary Center for Student Leadership, Bertolini Student Center, SRJC Santa Rosa Campus. No business was conducted.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Next meeting scheduled for January 22, 2024
- Location: Rotary Center for Student Leadership, Bertolini Student Center, SRJC Santa Rosa Campus
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Board Facilities Committee will receive updates on various projects and review a list of items slated for the next Board of Trustees consent agenda, including major construction contracts and change orders. The meeting is primarily informational, with the only action item being approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Tauzer Gymnasium Modernization Project: $22,840,903 contract award to Alten Construction Inc. (Measure H)
- Parking Lot C Improvements: $664,953 contract award to Alten Construction Inc. (Measure H)
- Analy Hall Roof Replacement: $1,649,630 contract award to Garland DBS (Scheduled Maintenance)
- Lindley Center for STEM Education: $384,560.86 change order #18 (Measure H)
- ADA Transition Plan: $167,000 approval for DSK Architects (Measure H)
Foundation Investment Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Investment Committee is meeting to review the foundation's investment portfolio, hear a consultant's report on capital markets, and consider an investment recommendation for McMorgan Infrastructure. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting and discuss an upcoming presentation to the foundation board.
- Approval of August 3, 2023 meeting minutes
- Q3 Capital Markets Review & Outlook
- Portfolio Review
- Investment Policy Statement amendment
- Investment Recommendation – McMorgan Infrastructure
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee regular meeting scheduled for October 23, 2023, was cancelled due to lack of quorum. The meeting is adjourned until the next regular meeting on January 22, 2024, at the Rotary Center for Student Leadership, Bertolini Student Center, SRJC Santa Rosa Campus. No business was conducted.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Next meeting scheduled for January 22, 2024
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is meeting to conduct routine business, including a public hearing on the mutual intent to open negotiations with the All Faculty Association for 2023-24 contract reopeners. The board will also receive reports on the new Petaluma Outdoor Fitness Court, employee ethnic diversity, and other updates. Several items are procedural, such as approving minutes and ratifying contracts.
- Public hearing on 2023-24 contract reopeners with All Faculty Association (AFA)
- Closed session items include labor negotiations with SEIU, AFA, CFT, and Management Liaison Team
- Presentation on new Petaluma Outdoor Fitness Court/Open Gym
- Annual Employee Ethnic Diversity Report presented by Gene Durand
- Employee of the Month: Amy Chetcuti, Coordinator, Marketing & Communications
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board Facilities Committee is meeting to receive updates on various facilities projects, including purchasing, IT, sustainability, operations, major capital projects, student housing, and the Measure H budget. The committee will also review items slated for the next Board of Trustees consent agenda, including change orders and a notice of completion. The agenda is largely informational, with the only action item being approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Petaluma Construction Training Center Project Change Order #4, Artnz Builders, Inc. (-$83,189, EDA funding)
- Lindley Center for STEM Education Project Change Order #17, Lathrop Construction ($53,216.36, Measure H funding)
- Shone Farm Produce Processing Facility Septic Tank Project Notice of Completion, Sonoma Landworks (Measure H funding)
- Project updates on purchasing, IT, sustainability, facilities operations, major capital projects, student housing, and Measure H budget
Foundation Board of Directors
The SRJC Foundation Board of Directors will meet to approve the revised FY24 operating budget and the minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting. The board will also hear updates from the college president, foundation staff, and committee reports, and discuss board recruitment and retreat plans.
- Approval of FY24 Foundation Revised Operating Budget
- Approval of July 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Foundation YTD Operating report as of June 30, 2023
- Discussion of Brown Act and teleconference participation
- Update on October 20 Investiture Ceremony & Celebration
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is meeting to conduct a public hearing on joint reopeners for 2023-24 negotiations with the faculty union (SRJC-CFT), as required by state law. The board will also consider ratifying contracts from August 8 to September 11, 2023, and approving curriculum changes. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, recognizing an employee of the month, and receiving reports.
- Public hearing on SRJC-CFT joint reopeners for 2023-24 negotiations
- Ratification of contracts for August 8 to September 11, 2023
- Approval of Curriculum Review Committee recommendations: 2 new courses, 37 revised, 14 deleted/inactivated
- Closed session on labor negotiations with SEIU, AFA, CFT, and Management Liaison Team
- Employee of the Month: Joe Hamilton, Automotive/Equipment Mechanic
Foundation Executive Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive the president's report, and review the FY23 foundation operating update. They will also discuss governance topics including Brown Act teleconference participation, board recruitment, a board retreat, and an upcoming board meeting, plus an investiture ceremony.
- Approval of minutes from 6/28/23
- FY23 Foundation Operating Update with EOY estimate
- Discussion of Brown Act and teleconference participation
- Board recruitment and retreat planning (November 30)
- Investiture ceremony and celebration
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Board Facilities Committee is meeting to receive project updates on purchasing, IT, sustainability, facilities operations, major capital projects, and student housing. They will also review items slated for the next Board of Trustees consent agenda, including notices of completion, change orders, and contract amendments for various construction projects.
- Barnet Hall Demolition Project Change Order #1, Sierra Excavating LLC: $34,012.95 (Measure H)
- Lindley Center for STEM Education Project Contract Amendment #2, Interiors Inc: $96,620.99 (Measure H)
- Lindley Center for STEM Education Project Change Order #16, Lathrop Construction: $293,855.91 (Measure H)
- Petaluma Construction Training Center Project Change Order #3, Arntz Builders, Inc.: $17,452 (EDA)
- Change to Contract for YESCO Signs, LLC for Petaluma Outdoor AV Project: $12,062.25 (Measure H)
Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees Finance Committee is meeting to review and discuss the 2023/24 budget proposed for adoption, which will be presented by Vice President Kate Jolley. The committee will also consider approving remote participation for Trustee Battenfeld due to an emergency, approve minutes from the May 31, 2023 meeting, and take public comments.
- 2023/24 Budget proposed for adoption, presented by Kate Jolley
- Approval of remote participation by Trustee Battenfeld under AB 2449
- Approval of minutes from May 31, 2023 meeting
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per subject)
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and consent agenda items. The most significant action is a closed session to discuss negotiations with multiple employee unions (SEIU, AFA, CFT, SEIU STNC, Management Liaison Team) and matters related to public employee discipline, dismissal, and evaluation. The open session includes public comments, reports, and recognition of the Employee of the Month.
- Closed session for labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, AFA, CFT Local 1946, SEIU STNC, and Management Liaison Team
- Ratification of contracts executed from June 13, 2023 to August 7, 2023
- Declaration of surplus property for disposal
- Approval of Instructor Load Reports for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2023
- Recognition of Martha Cole as Employee of the Month
Foundation Investment Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Investment Committee is meeting to review the consultant's report on capital markets, Q2 performance, and asset allocation, and to discuss investments with Exchange Bank. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes, followed by the consultant's report and a discussion on Exchange Bank investments.
- Review of Q2 performance monitor and QTD update
- Summary of portfolio action
- Asset allocation study
- Discussion of investments with Exchange Bank
Foundation Board of Directors
The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Board of Directors is meeting to handle routine business, including public comment, approval of minutes, and a scholarship presentation. The board will also receive updates from the SRJC president and discuss governance items such as board recruitment, conflict of interest, and a corporate resolution for signing authority. Financial reports on the FY23 operating forecast and contributed revenue will be reviewed.
- Approval of minutes from May 18, 2023
- Scholarship presentation by Rachael Cutcher and Sarah Laggos
- Governance actions: board recruitment, conflict of interest policy, corporate resolution for signing authority, Brown Act and teleconference participation
- FY23 Foundation operating EOY forecast and contributed revenue review
- Strategic plan update for FY24 goals
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session to evaluate the Superintendent/President's performance, followed by an open session to announce any reportable actions. The board will also conduct its annual self-evaluation, as required by board policy, and will accept public comments on agenda items and non-agenda topics.
- Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of Superintendent/President
- Open session: Announcement of reportable actions from closed session
- Board self-evaluation discussion per Board policy BP2745
- Public comment periods in both closed and open sessions
Board of Trustees
The regular Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for July 11, 2023, has been cancelled. Instead, the board will hold a special meeting that day for its Annual Retreat and Self Evaluation. The next regular meeting is set for Aug. 8, 2023, at the Student Activities Center, Bertolini. This agenda contains only procedural notices, with no action items or discussion topics listed.
- Regular meeting cancelled for July 11, 2023
- Special meeting for Annual Retreat and Self Evaluation on July 11, 2023
- Next regular meeting on Aug. 8, 2023 at Student Activities Center, Bertolini
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023, has been cancelled due to the Independence Day holiday. The meeting is adjourned until the next Facilities Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Room #4638 Bertolini Senate Chambers, Lawrence A. Bertolini Student Center, Santa Rosa Campus. This agenda contains only procedural cancellation notice with no substantive items for discussion.
- Meeting cancelled due to Independence Day holiday
- Next meeting scheduled for August 1, 2023 at Bertolini Senate Chambers, Room #4638, Santa Rosa Campus
Foundation Executive Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Executive Committee is meeting to review the May balance sheet and budget-to-actual reports, discuss governance topics including board orientation and recruitment, and receive a philanthropy update. The agenda is largely routine oversight and planning, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of minutes from May 10, 2023
- Review of May 2023 summarized balance sheet
- Review of 2022/23 budget to actual for May
- Discussion of board orientation, recruitment, retreat, and July board meeting
- Philanthropy update
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is meeting to conduct a public hearing on a resolution to convey two construction easements and one perpetual easement to the City of Santa Rosa for the Albany, Clement and Malano Water and Sewer Improvement Project. The board will also consider ratifying contracts, declaring surplus property, approving curriculum changes, and receiving reports on the new Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives. Closed session items include labor negotiations with several unions and a performance evaluation of the Superintendent/President.
- Public hearing on conveying easements to City of Santa Rosa for Albany, Clement and Malano Water and Sewer Improvement Project (Project C00203)
- Ratification of contracts executed May 9–June 12, 2023
- Declaration of surplus property (items #49022–49225)
- Approval of Curriculum Review Committee recommendations: 9 new courses, 26 revised, 38 deleted/inactivated
- Closed session: negotiations with SEIU, AFA, CFT, SEIU STNC, Management Liaison Team; evaluation of Superintendent/President
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board Facilities Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and take action on naming the Shone Farm Forest Laboratory. The committee will also receive information on easements for the Emeritus Waterline, project updates, and items for the next Board of Trustees consent agenda, including several change orders and contract awards.
- Approval of naming opportunity for Shone Farm Forest Laboratory
- Easements to City of Santa Rosa for Emeritus Waterline (Resolution 10-23)
- Petaluma Construction Training Center change order #1: $36,552
- Lindley Center for STEM Education change order #14: $154,637.23
- Forsyth HVAC Roof Replacement contract award: $977,375
Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and review the 2023-24 Tentative Budget for the Sonoma County Junior College District. The budget review is an information item, not a final approval. The meeting is open to the public.
- Approval of minutes from December 5, 2022 meeting
- Review of 2023-24 Tentative Budget for the District
Foundation Board of Directors
The SRJC Foundation Board of Directors will meet to approve the FY2024 budget, renew and appoint directors, and set the 23/24 board leadership, meeting schedule, and committee memberships. They will also hear reports from the college president and on philanthropy and community engagement, and review written financial reports.
- Approval of FY24 budget
- Approval of renewing director Scott Bartley
- Approval of new directors Troy Sanderson and Evan Hershey
- Approval of 23/24 directors and officers: Teresa Norton (Chair), Suzy Marzalek (Vice Chair), Dr. Angélica Garcia (Secretary), Kate Jolley (Treasurer)
- Approval of 23/24 meeting schedule and committee membership
Foundation Executive Committee
The SRJC Foundation's Joint Executive and Budget Committees are meeting to review the March 2023 balance sheet and budget-to-actual report, propose the FY24 operating budget, and nominate board members and officers for the next fiscal year. They will also approve minutes from the February 22, 2023 meeting and take public comment.
- Review of March 2023 summarized balance sheet
- 22/23 budget-to-actual report for March
- Board nominations and FY24 officer selection
- Proposed FY24 operating budget and detail
- Approval of minutes from 2.22.23
Foundation Investment Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Investment Committee is meeting to review the consultants' report on capital markets, Q1 performance, and portfolio discussion, along with a NACUBO peer group study. They will also discuss Graystone's performance without Graystone present, and handle routine items like minutes approval and public comment.
- Consultants' report: Capital Markets Review/Outlook, Q1 Performance Review, QTD Performance Estimate, NACUBO Peer Group Study
- Committee discussion of Graystone performance (Graystone excused)
- Approval of minutes from February 2, 2023 meeting
- Public comment period
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on March 31, 2023, with a closed session to consider the appointment of a Superintendent/President and to confer with the labor negotiator regarding that unrepresented employee. The board will also take public comments on the closed session agenda and may announce any reportable actions after reconvening in open session.
- Closed session to consider appointment for Superintendent/President position
- Closed session for conference with labor negotiator regarding unrepresented employee: Superintendent/President
- Public comments allowed on closed session agenda items
- Approval of closed session agenda (motion carried unanimously)
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session to consider the appointment of a Superintendent/President. The board will also hear public comments and later reconvene to announce any reportable actions taken.
- Closed session to consider appointment of Superintendent/President
- Public comments on closed session agenda
- Approval of closed session agenda
- Reconvene to announce reportable actions
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees is holding public hearings on initial contract proposals for 2023-24 reopeners with SEIU Local 1021 (classified unit), as required by state law. The board also recognizes an employee of the month and receives updates on student mental health programs and services.
- Public hearing on District's initial contract proposals for 2023-24 reopeners with SEIU Local 1021
- Public hearing on SEIU Local 1021's initial contract proposals for 2023-24 reopeners with the District
- Closed session to consider negotiations with AFA, SEIU, CFT, Management Liaison Team; public employee discipline/dismissal/release; public employment (Superintendent/President)
- Employee of the Month March 2023: Randellyn Bossom, Admissions & Records Evaluation Specialist II
- Information item on Student Mental Health Programs & Services
Foundation Executive Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation's Executive and Budget Committees are meeting jointly to review financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and discuss board needs, nominations, and culture. The agenda includes routine items like approving prior minutes and public comment, with no major decisions or proposals listed.
- Approval of minutes from Budget Committee 10/21/22 and Executive Committee 1/17/23
- Review of summarized balance sheet (Dec 2022)
- Review of 22/23 budget to actual (Dec 2022)
- Discussion on identifying board needs
- Discussion on board nomination and membership
Academic Senate
The Santa Rosa Junior College Academic Senate will vote on whether to recommend joining the California Virtual Campus (CVC) as a Teaching or Consortia College, and on adopting workgroup revisions to the faculty hiring procedure (4.3.2P). They will also discuss endorsing a Rising Scholars Resolution for the ASCCC Area B Meeting and review areas of primacy. The meeting includes standard opening items, reports, and public comment.
- Vote on recommending SRJC join CVC as a Teaching College or Consortia College
- Vote on adopting workgroup revisions to faculty hiring procedure 4.3.2P (sections II, III, V, VI, VII)
- Discussion of Rising Scholars Resolution (marked urgent) for ASCCC Area B Meeting
- Discussion on AS 10+1 Areas of Primacy Review
- Public comment limited to 3 min per person, 10 min per topic
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees met on February 14, 2023, in a regular meeting that included a closed session for labor negotiations and public employment matters. In open session, the board approved minutes, approved remote participation for two trustees, and received informational updates on an honorary degree, employee recognition, and a strategic enrollment management plan.
- Approved remote participation for Trustees Valdovinos and Martinez due to emergency circumstances (motion carried 4-0-2).
- Approved minutes of the January 10, 2023 regular meeting.
- Presented an honorary degree to the family of Omar Gutierrez, a student leader who died in an automobile accident.
- Recognized Yadira Camargo, Library Technician II at Mahoney Library, as Employee of the Month for February 2023.
- Heard an overview of the five-year Strategic Enrollment Management Plan (SEMP) for implementation starting Spring 2023.
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Board Facilities Committee met to approve Trustee Banuelos's remote participation due to an emergency, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive updates on facilities projects. The committee also reviewed consent items for the next Board of Trustees meeting, including several change orders and contract amendments with specific dollar amounts.
- Approved Trustee Banuelos's remote participation under AB 2449
- Approved minutes from Dec 6, 2022 meeting
- Project updates on purchasing, IT, sustainability, operations, major capital, and student housing
- Consent items include Tauzer Gym change order ($61,182.63), Polly O'Meara Doyle Hall contract amendment ($166,281.11), Lindley Center amendment ($32,150), Bussman Hall furniture change order ($17,725.77), Bussman Hall renovation change order ($1,334), Shone Farm coolers resolution ($71,824.07)
Foundation Investment Committee
The Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Investment Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approving draft minutes and hearing a consultants' report on investment performance. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the presentation of the Foundation's performance monitor as of December 31, 2022.
- Approval of draft minutes from August 4, 2022 meeting
- Consultants' report by Tony Parmisano and Todd Au
- Review of SRJC Foundation Performance Monitor as of 2022-12-31
Board of Trustees
The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees will convene for a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee unions (SEIU, AFA, CFT, Management Liaison Team), a performance evaluation of the Superintendent/President, and potential employee discipline. The open session will include public comments, approval of minutes, and routine consent items such as contract ratifications and surplus declarations.
- Closed session on negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, AFA, CFT Local 1946, and Management Liaison Team
- Closed session on public employee performance evaluation (Superintendent/President) and discipline/dismissal/release
- Ratification of contracts from December 13, 2022, to January 9, 2023
- Declaration of surplus property (items #47835-48229)
- Approval of seniority roster for contract faculty hired through December 2022
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
This meeting of the Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees Facilities Committee was cancelled because not enough members were present. The committee will next meet on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at a location to be determined.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Next meeting scheduled for February 7, 2023