Members Present:   Muriel Coil, Hank Mancini, Tom Butler, Ron Brooker, Renee Cornell, Janet Downey, Terry Grygiel, John Nelson, Roberto Ribas, Donna Mosher, Scott Massey, Jane Marks, Marilyn Cristiano, Maria Barillas.

Guests Present:  Dr. Gina Kranitz.
 

Members Absent: Kevin Arps.

1.   Brief address by Gina Kranitz, President.

Dr. Kranitz  reported that the Financial Advisory Committee has recommended that PVCC be given $53,000 out of $900,000 of new money, mainly for advisement.  She also indicated that no new faculty were recommended for the district as a whole, that FTSE incentive has dropped from $2,200 to $1,600 for full time equivalents, and that state funding has been tied to dual enrollment.  In effect, we will be getting less and need to look at other sources of funding.  Finally she indicated that there appeared to be a reluctance on the part of the board and of the district to raise tuition to fund the performing arts center at PVCC, so that funding for it will most likely not be approved this year.

The Senate meeting was called to order at 2:36 PM by Tom Butler. The agenda was approved as written.

The January  minutes were approved as written.

Enrollment Management- Scott Massey
No report.

Employee and Organizational Learning - Ned Miner
No report.

Staffing Committee- Donna Mosher
No report.
 
 

Professional Growth - Tom Butler
Summer project applications are due (at district) by April 3.  The Faculty Professional Growth Committee has proposed that the $90,000 remaining in sabbatical money be used to support summer projects.

Technology Coordinating Team-Jeanne Franco
No report.

Legislative Committee- Tom Butler.
Tom Butler reported that Carolyn Berstein, the Az. rep. for AAUP, has been urging faculty to write their legislators in favor of a "whistle-blowers'" bill before the state legislature, that would prevent emmployer reprisals against faculty members who report wrongdoings or problems in the workplace.  For more information , contact Tom.

Travel Committee - Marilyn Cristiano.
Beginning balance for the 1999/2000 school year:  $18,547.00.
Year to date allocated funds: $9485.06.
Balance available:  $9061.94.

Seventeen faculty have received funds to date.  Applications must be submitted by April 1.  The PVCC Faculty Travel Committee Procedural Guidelines are now up on the PVCC Faculty Senate Website:

     http://www2.pvc.maricopa.edu/senate/tguide.htm.

Treasurer's Report - Ron Brooker
As of January 31, 2000 the balance in the PVCC Faculty Association checking account is $19.56 and the savings account balance is $8,672.31, with a combined balance of $8,691.87. Of the combined balance, the Scholarship Fund balance is $2,891.85, leaving $5,800.02 unencumbered.

Secretary's Report - Terry Grygiel
No report.

President-Elect's Report- John Nelson
 

EBAC

In the December 14, 1999, meeting  Rosemary Kesler reported that Blue Cross/Blue Shield will remain as the carrier for the District health insurance plan.

She reported that the big changes were in the waivers portion and the flex credits portion.  Also, she said that the coverage for medications will change; they will now be classified into three tiers. The generic medications will be on the lowest tier with a co-pay of $12.00 per prescription.  The general medications will be on a second tier with a co-pay of $24.00.  The expensive medications will be on the third tier, and the co-pay will be a percentage of the cost of the medication.

At the December 14, 1999 Governing Board Meeting, the Board voted 5-0 to table both issues relating to the EBAC "Articles of Operation."  The items were tabled and will not return until the Governing Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 22, 2000.

Considering the tabling of these items, at the FEC meeting of January 11, 2000, council members discussed the possibility of sending a proposal back to the Governing Board.   After discussing, at length, the pros and cons of sending a proposal or withholding a proposal, it was decided the Council will wait and see what EBAC wants to do.  Also, this would give EBAC the opportunity to present any proposals to their employee groups for further feedback.

As of the most current FEC meeting, January 25, 2000, no proposals have been forwarded from EBAC to the Council.
 

Dual Enrollment

Gene Eastin is planning a Governing Board Retreat on dual enrollment issues on February 8, 2000; he requests faculty participation.  This meeting will take place during the Governing Board meeting time.  Gay assured the council that Gene wants to discuss how faculty can ensure the quality of dual enrollment programs.
 

Vernon Smith and Gay Garesche reported on legislative items which may ultimately impact dual enrollment in our state.  Apparently there are bills on Representative Schottel's desk and language coming from the Govenor's office which will adversely affect dual enrollment programs.  It seems that one bill would cut eight percent of dual enrollment funding.  Vernon reminded the Council that dual enrollment is now a statewide issue and not just a Maricopa issue.
 

Meet and Confer

At the January 25, 20000, FEC meeting Janice Comer reported to the Council the Ground Rules for the 1999-2000 Meet and Confer process were signed on January 21, 2000.  She informed the Council that the next meeting with the Board Team is on February 1, 2000.

The initial proposal package developed by the Meet and Confer team was presented to the Council for approval.  The Council carefully reviewed each proposal for its content and wording, made recommendations, and moved to approve all proposals but one.

Janice also reported that the salary and Professional Growth funding proposals were submitted to the Governing Board on December 10, 1999, but the Board has not responded to those proposals.
 

Common Pages

Willie Minor reported that the "Y" grade has been reinstated in the Common Pages.

Also, a copy of a proposal to resolve inconsistencies that currently exist between the grievance procedures in the Student Handbook and in the RFP were presented.    The committee is working to add statements in the Common Pages that reference a faculty member’s opportunity to have the College Faculty Senate President accompany him or her to a meeting with the student and Division Chair or administrative officer.
 
 

President's Report - Tom Butler
The statues from China will be dedicated on Friday, February 11, at 11:30 in the E Building.  Refreshments will be served.

Gene Eastin will become the president of the Governing Board.  His main concerns are:  growth and enrollment, cutting cost, management accountability, and fear in the workplace.  Copies of his remarks can be obtained by contacting Tom Butler.

Start of Fall 2000 Semester - Tom Butler
The chairs voted for a delayed start, with two weeks of accountability preceeding classes.

IRTS Access to Faculty Offices - Tom Butler
Faculty must explicitly give permission for IRTS to enter their office before they will do so.

 

Spring Theatre Production/Scholarship Fundraiser - Tom Butler
A motion was made to sell tickets and refreshments for one spring theatre production, as a fundraiser. Donna Mosher and Muriel Coil agreed to assist in the effort. The motion passed.

Student Leadership Election Posters- Tom Butler
Tom asked if there were any concerns regarding posters put up for student elections.  No concerns were raised..

Division Chair Elections - Tom Butler.
Chair elections need to be held for the following divisions:  Communications/Humanities, Library/Media Services, Business, and Counseling.  The RFP requires a committee of five RFP  members to oversee the elections, with no member belonging to any of the divisions electing a chair.  A motion was made and passed to delegate the selection of the committee to Tom Butler, John Nelson, and Terry Grygiel.

At-Large Senator Elections - Tom Butler
A three person committee is needed to oversee the election of at-large senators and of the president elect.  Marilyn Cristiano, Scott Massey, and Donna Mosher volunteered to serve on that committee.
 

Report on election of division chairs.

Summer project applications are due April 3.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:34 P.M.

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