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MEETING MINUTES |
December 12, 2008
Call to order: F. van Hartesveldt called the meeting to order at 6:41 a.m., 120 ATC.
Present: W. Acevedo-Ferrer, A. Anderson (for B. Manker), R. Barnhart, J. Hesse, J. Berlin, M. Campo, F. Conner, D. Cope, M. DeVivo, K. Danko, J. Doane, K. Dobreff, D. Folkert, J. Greer, H. Hoare, D. Huisman, S. Knoppers, P. Laureto, R. Montes-Sutton, J. Muth (for B. Garlough), J. Neumann, M. Parsons, R. Ralya, J. Russell, A. Saldivar, J. Spoelman, D. Terhune, F. van Hartesveldt, G. Zeeff, F. Zomer.
Absent: N. Alexander, L. Burris, A. Cook, L. Crossman, B. Foster, A. Lussky, D. Wabeke.
Approval of agenda: Approved as written.
Approval of Faculty Council minutes from November 14, 2008: Approved as written.
Faculty presentations from the floor:
- Jim Snyder, retired faculty member in Drafting and Design recently passed away.
- L. Pierson’s mother recently passed away.
- L. Crossman’s wife Ruth recently had a stroke. Contact F. van Hartesveldt for his address.
- T. Burt and B. Foster had recent surgeries.
- N. Alexander is expected back in March.
- L. Anderson is taking a position as the Director of the Lakeshore Campus.
Secretary’s report: A thank you was received from M. Ingram for the fruit basket sent after the birth of his son.
Treasurer’s report: J. Spoelman distributed the Treasurer’s report for November, 2008 (attached). Total expenses for November were $29,507.05 and total revenues were $15,965.82. There is an outside audit currently underway.
Negotiations report:
- A calendar agreement was signed.
- Work continues on an agreement for the compensation study.
- The semester has been slow from a bargaining standpoint. JCC should start back up next semester, although no appointments have been scheduled.
President’s report:
- An Academic Summit is scheduled for February 25 -26. Faculty members are encouraged to attend. The focus will be on how academics should drive the College.
- Capitol Services will report on January 23 at 8:30 in the ATC after the Faculty Council meeting.
- B. Foster expressed that RCC will likely no longer exist and suggested we stop attending.
- SB 1450 does not look like it will be voted on in the Senate, and thus will die this session. B. Partridge stated he supports it because of the legacy costs of the defined contribution is expensive. This bill would allow community colleges not to put new employees into MPSERS.
- The Faculty Association cannot legally hire a lobbyist on our behalf.
- Faculty are encouraged to contribute to a Political Action Committee, Concerned Citizens for GRCC.
- There is still an unsettled issue about whether the College is obligated to offer returning adjuncts classes before hiring new members. Returning retirees teach at the Administration’s discretion.
- Adjuncts will be honored for longevity at a January 6 meeting. This is the first this recognition has been given at a meeting of all adjuncts.
- The contract information session held in November had a low turnout. Another session will be held next semester. Contact F. van Hartesveldt if you have suggestions for topics.
- Faculty members are reminded to contact J. Fox if they think their title is incorrect. You become a Professor after 10 years of service.
- If a planned leave of absence is scheduled, talk to HR and Payroll before you leave.
- A calendar committee will start on February 6. Contact F. van Hartesveldt if you are interested in joining. Departments with unique schedules are encouraged to attend.
Discussion report:
- Committee Reports :
- Scholarship: D. Cope reported that J. Nutt and M. Reed stated information will be shared on the S. drive. Additionally, monthly reports will be given on scholarship distribution. Talk also included promotion of scholarships.
Grievance report: K. Danko reported the following, submitted from L. Burris:
- There were two third-party neutral hearings held for Grievance 173 and 177.
- The third-party neutral person did not see a contract violation for Grievance 173 which was in regards to an IIPD grant denial. The grievant decided not to take it further.
- For Grievance 177 regarding a retired faculty member being denied class selection/hours, the third party neutral person saw strengths in the arguments presented by both sides, saw numerous points of agreement between the two sides, and suggested that a compromise could be reached that would satisfy both sides. K. Keating said that she would meet with the appropriate people before making a decision on this grievance. The grievant has expressed the desire to move the grievance to the next level, depending on the response received to the grievance. We have not had a response yet.
- No response yet to Grievance 178 regarding denial of C-3 funds for a computer purchase.
- Grievance history is still being worked on. All no-number grievances have been identified and there is a separate filing cabinet for these. They will also be put on an Excel spread sheet. The current grievance history should be completed by the end of next semester.
New Business: Submit items for the next Faculty Council meeting to F. van Hartesveldt.
Next Meeting: Friday, January 9, at 6:30 a.m., 120 ATC.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn J. Hess, seconded by M. DeVivo. Adjourned 8:14 a.m.
Submitted by K. Danko, Secretary.
GRCC Faculty Association
Treasurer’s Report
November 2008
November 2008 |
Year to Date |
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Revenues |
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Dues |
$15,671.69 |
$39,829.15 |
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Interest Income |
$294.13 |
$868.59 |
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Total Revenues |
$15,965.82 |
$40,697.74 |
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Expenses |
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Flowers, Gifts and Memorials |
$61.50 |
$267.50 |
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Food & Party Expense |
$371.00 |
$1,300.60 |
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Grievance & Legal |
$0.00 |
$288.75 |
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Insurance |
$1,118.34 |
$1,470.34 |
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Office Archivist |
$1,645.72 |
$3,225.02 |
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Office Postage |
$0.00 |
$21.00 |
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Office Printing |
$21.96 |
$32.77 |
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Office Supplies |
$259.74 |
$259.74 |
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RCC |
$97.11 |
$97.11 |
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Salaries-Officers |
$25,486.08 |
$25,486.08 |
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Taxes |
$445.60 |
$2,123.40 |
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Total Expenses |
$29,507.05 |
$34,572.31 |
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Increase (decrease) in Fund Balance |
-$13,541.23 |
$6,125.43 |
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Cash Balances |
Nov. 30 2008 |
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Checking |
$45,246.53 |
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Money Market |
$134,478.94 |
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Total Cash |
$179,725.47 |
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Fund Balances |
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Beginning Fund Balance, Sept. 1, 2008 |
$173,600.04 |
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Increase (decrease) in Fund Balance |
$6,125.43 |
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Ending Fund Balance, Nov. 30, 2008 |
$179,725.47 |
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