Santa Rosa Junior College public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees held its annual organizational meeting to appoint leadership and committee members for 2025. The body also conducted a closed session regarding labor negotiations and employee evaluations.
- Appointment of Trustee Chaaban as Board President, Trustee Valdovinos as Vice President, and Trustee Martinez as Clerk for 2025
- Approval of the 2025 Board of Trustees meeting dates, times, and locations
- Closed session discussions regarding negotiations with AFA, SEIU, SEIU STNC, CFT, and the Management Liaison Team
- Recognition of Donna Prak as December 2024 Employee of the Month
- Appointment of the Superintendent/President as Secretary of the Board of Trustees for 2025
Shone Farm Foundation Board
The Shone Farm Foundation Board will meet on December 4, 2024, to select a new Board Chair and Vice Chair for two-year terms. The board will also receive reports on 2024 wine production, year-to-date wine sales, and the current quarter financial report. Public comments will be accepted via email or voicemail before the meeting or in person during open session.
- Selection of Board of Directors Chair and Vice Chair for two-year terms
- 2024 Winemaking Report from winemaker Pat Henderson and Director Connor Murphy
- Wine Sales Report covering wholesale, direct-to-consumer, and event sales
- Financial Report for the Shone Farm Foundation for the current quarter
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee will hear a proposal for naming opportunities at the new fire tower, with prices ranging from $500 per stair to $250,000 for the entire tower. The committee will also receive project updates and review a consent agenda item for a $112,082.74 change order for the Tauzer Gymnasium Modernization Project. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
- Naming opportunities for new fire tower: $250,000 for tower, $10,000 per floor, $10,000 per burn room, $5,000 for rappelling tower, $500 per stair
- Tauzer Gymnasium Modernization Project Change Order #6 for $112,082.74 from Measure H funds
- Project updates on purchasing, IT, facilities operations, and major capital projects
- Approval of minutes from November 5, 2024 meeting
Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The Sonoma County Junior College District Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet on December 3, 2024, to receive a presentation of the audit reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the August 28, 2024 meeting and hear public comments.
- Audit reports for the year ending June 30, 2024 will be presented to the committee.
- Approval of minutes from the August 28, 2024 Board Finance Committee meeting is on the agenda.
- Public comment will be accepted on agenda items or other topics within the committee's jurisdiction.
Foundation Board of Directors
The board will receive an investment update from Tony Parmisano and Todd Au, and review the foundation's operating budget year-to-date through September. They will also discuss planned giving continuation from the board retreat and receive a philanthropy update.
- Investment update from Tony Parmisano and Todd Au
- Foundation operating budget YTD through September
- Planned giving continuation discussion from board retreat
- Philanthropy update from J Mullineaux
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss strategic planning, distance education, and board officer nominations. The session includes a closed session for labor negotiations and employee performance evaluations.
- Closed session negotiations with AFA, SEIU, SEIU STNC, CFT, and Management Liaison Team
- Performance evaluation of the Superintendent/President
- Ratification of contracts executed from October 8, 2024, to November 11, 2024
- Declaration of surplus property for cost-effective disposal
- Recommendation for Board of Trustees officers for the upcoming year
Foundation Investment Committee
The SRJC Foundation Investment Committee will hear a consultant's report that includes a private equity manager recommendation, review other business, and approve prior meeting minutes. The meeting is largely informational with one action item to approve the August 1, 2024 minutes.
- Consultant's report includes a private equity manager recommendation (Adams Street Partners) for the SRJC Foundation portfolio
- Review of capital markets outlook and September 30, 2024 performance monitor with October update
- Approval of August 1, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
The Board Facilities Committee will discuss proposed naming opportunities at SRJC Roseland, which require Board of Trustees approval on November 12. The committee will also receive project updates and review items for the consent agenda, including several contracts and change orders funded by Measure H.
- Naming opportunities for SRJC Roseland presented by SRJC Foundation executive director
- Tauzer Gymnasium Modernization Project change order #5 for $71,392.03 (Measure H)
- Tauzer Gymnasium Modernization Project contract amendment #5 for $82,000 (Measure H)
- Approval to award contract for Cisco Access Switch Replacements – Phase 2 for $339,453.31 (Measure H)
- Award of contract for Student Information System software training to Strata Information Group for $216,000 (Measure H)