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MEETING MINUTES |
January 11, 2008
Call to order: F. van Hartesveldt called the meeting to order at 6:34 a.m., 120 ATC.
Present: W. Acevedo-Ferrer, N. Alexander, R. Barnhart, J. Batten, J. Berlin, L. Burris (for D. Cope), M. Campo, F. Conner, L. Crossman, J. Doane, K. Danko, B. Foster, F. Garbowitz (for B. Manker), D. Godfrey, C. Grin, J. Hayes, H. Hoare, D. Huisman, B. Keelean, S. Knoppers, P. Laureto, B. Morris, R. Monaldo, R. Montes-Sutton, J. Neumann, M. Parsons, R. Ralya, J. Russell, A. Saldivar, J. Spoelman, D. Terhune, F. van Hartesveldt, D. Wabeke, T. Walwood. G. Zeeff, F. Zomer.
Absent: J. Doane.
Approval of agenda: Approved as written.
Approval of Faculty Council minutes from November 30, 2007: Approved as written.
Approval of Faculty Association minutes from December 14, 2007: Approved as written.
Faculty presentations from the floor:
- Sherry Rhoden has returned to work.
- D. Pruis and G. Burbridge have announced retirements. M. Tyler and M. Scanlan are also retiring.
Secretary’s report:
- A note of thanks was received from M. Shiele for the fruit basket sent following her knee surgery.
- A note of thanks was received from M. Kiss for the flowers sent following the passing of his mother.
Treasurer’s report: D. Godfrey distributed the Treasurer’s report (attached) from November and December, 2007.
- Total expenses for November were $30,588.93. November checking account balance was $7,191.01 and money market/savings balance was $125,934.11. Year to date expenses total $55,803.19 and revenue total $37,037.05 from dues and $1,370.09 from interest.
- Total expenses for December were $9,285.71. December checking account balance was $27,169.51 and money market/savings balance was $111,367.58. Year to date expenses total $65,088.90 and revenue totals $51,291.26 from dues and $1,803.56 from interest.
- November public relations expense was the donation to the ESP group for their MEA dues.
- Officer pay is generally paid quarterly.
- Negotiations pay expected to increase once hours are turned in.
President’s report:
- Tax returns for 2006 are now open to public inspections. Contact F. van Hartesveldt.
- The Association’s PAC account has a balance of $724.57.
Negotiations report:
- Since the January 8 Association meeting, F. van Hartesveldt and J. Spoelman continued to met with K. Keating, and President Olivarez to settle outstanding contract issues.
- Additional tentative agreements were initialed on Wednesday, January 10, 2008.
- Faculty attending the Board of Trustees (BOT) December meeting was a catalyst for settling contract. Overflow attendees sat in an nearby room. Many faculty members spoke or emailed BOT with their concerns.
- After the holiday shut-down, those with the legal authority to settle the contract (F. van Hartesveldt, J. Spoelman, K. Keating, and President Olivarez) met for over 30 hours.
- A summary of changes in the 2007-2010 contract was distributed.
Discussion on contract changes
- Most of the financial package is the administrative proposal.
- Sick leave time has not changed, but clarified.
- Changes will be retroactive to July 1, 2007 for job training and August 28, 2007 for the credit side.
- Collective action by faculty, and the prospect of additional action, was invaluable.
- Faculty members should thank the BOT for pushing to get the contract settled.
- An information meeting on the contract changes will be held on January 18, 2008, 7 a.m.
- Contract ratification meeting will be held on January 27, 2008, 7 p.m.
- A wage compensation study will be completed for job training faculty and lab coordinators and technicians. The results will be binding by the administration but may be appealed by the Faculty Association.
J. Spoelman recommends the faculty ratify the contract. J. Neumann made a motion to accept J. Spoelman’s recommendation, R. Barnhart seconded. The motion passes.
Grievance report: F. Garbowitz reported the following:
- There are no current grievances.
- Possible grievance on the scheduling of meetings during faculty preparation time.
RCC report:
- B. Foster and A. Cook are gone for the next few months. W. Acevedo-Ferrer will attend January and February meetings.
New Business: Items for the next Faculty Council meeting should be submitted to F. van Hartesveldt.
Next Meeting:
- Faculty Association information meeting, Friday, January 18, 2008, at 7 a.m., Fieldhouse gymnasium.
- Faculty Council meeting, Friday, January 25, 2008, at 6:30 a.m., 120 ATC.
- Faculty Association contract ratification meeting, Sunday, January 27, 2008, at 7 p.m., Fieldhouse gymnasium.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn M. Devivo, seconded J. Russell. Adjournment at 8:05 a.m.
Submitted by K. Danko, Secretary.
GRCC Faculty Association
Treasurer’s Report
November 2007
Checking account balance November 1........................................................ $23,164.46
Deposits: Dues........................................................................................ 14,615.48
Expenses: Donations/Flowers............................... $ 146.50
Food ..................................................... 693.77
Grievances............................................... 452.76
Legal .................................................. 2,310.00
Office:
Archivist...................................... 577.86
Officers’ salary…………………….…17,778.92
Public relations…………………….…..3,500.00
RCC mileage…………………74.70
Taxes…………………………………..2,824.38
Total expenses ............................................................................................ $ 30,588.93
Checking Account Balance November 30...................................................... $7,191.01
Money Market Balance 11/30/07................................................................ $125,934.11
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Revenue & Expenses Year to Date
Revenue: Dues..................................................................................... $ 37,027.05 Interest 1,370.09
Expenses: Donations/Flowers/Fruit Baskets...... $ 533.00
Food...................................................... 1,361.57
Grievances............................................ 1,070.56
Insurance.................................................. 368.00
Legal..................................................... 2,557.50
Negotiations............................................... 34.01
Office: Archivist...................................... 932.47
Election.......................................... 70.59
Printing........................................ 358.74
Website.......................................... 69.65
Officers’ pay....................................... 33,018.00
Public relations………………………..3,500.00
RCC ..................................................... 181.50
Taxes ................................................ 11,747.60
Total expenses ................................................................................ $ 55,803.19
Submitted January 11, 2008, by Dick Godfrey, Treasurer
GRCC Faculty Association
Treasurer’s Report
December 2007
Checking account balance December 1.......................................................... $7,191.01
Deposits: Dues........................................................................................ 14,264.21
Expenses: Donations/Flowers................................. $ 53.00
Food ..................................................... 705.96
Negotiations.......................................... 5,405.91
Office:
Archivist...................................... 749.15
Postage........................................... 45.10
Supplies.......................................... 40.55
Taxes .................................................. 2,286.04
Total expenses .............................................................................................. $ 9,285.71
Balance after expenses……………………………………………………...$12,169.51
Transfer from Money Market……………………………………………...+$15,000.00
Checking Account Balance December 31......................... …...................... $27,169.51
Money Market Balance 12/31/07................................................................ $111,367.58
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Revenue & Expenses Year to Date
Revenue: Dues..................................................................................... $ 51,291.26 Interest 1,803.56
Expenses: Donations/Flowers/Fruit Baskets...... $ 586.00
Food...................................................... 2,067.53
Grievances............................................ 1,070.56
Insurance.................................................. 368.00
Legal..................................................... 2,557.50
Negotiations.......................................... 5,439.92
Office: Archivist................................... 1,681.62
Election.......................................... 70.59
Postage……………………………45.10
Printing........................................ 358.74
Supplies…………………………..40.55
Website.......................................... 69.65
Officers’ pay....................................... 33,018.00
Public relations………………………..3,500.00
RCC ..................................................... 181.50
Taxes ................................................ 14,032.64
Total expenses ................................................................................ $ 65,088.90