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July 27, 2004

LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes - July 27, 2004

1)  Attendance

Chair Mike Rose called the meeting of the Lane Community College Board of Education to order at 6:30 p.m. Present were: Board Members Jay Bozievich, Roger Hall, Paul Holman, Larry Romine, Kathleen Shelley, and Dennis Shine. Also present were President Mary Spilde; Vice President Marie Matsen; Associate Vice President Donna Koechig; Executive Assistant to the President Tracy Simms; College Counsel Tim Nord; Lane Community College Education Association President Jim Salt; Lane Community College Employees Federation President Bob Baldwin, and Associated Students of Lane Community College President Tony McCowen.

2)  Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Chair Rose opened nominations for chair of the board of education. Romine nominated Paul Holman for chair of the board.

Motion passed unanimously.

3)  President’s Report

Welcome to the new academic year! Congratulations to our new board chair and vice chair. I look forward to working with you in the coming year.

We are closing out the books for the 2004 fiscal year and preliminary figures show that at least we should meet our carryover target. We may exceed it but it is still too early to tell. The budget for 2005 was fully loaded by July 9, a vast improvement over last year indicating that we are becoming more effective in our use of Banner. The auditors are here and we look forward to their report at the beginning of fall.

At your places you have a letter from Senator Ben Westlund regarding the state funding distribution formula. It might be helpful for you to review this letter. It should be noted that Senator Westlund represents Central Oregon Community College. Much was accomplished in the newest formula to address their concerns but it appears they still are not satisfied and this seems like a political intervention on how we develop a new formula. The new group convened to develop the formula has had one meeting. Vice President Marie Matsen will be representing the college and business officers on the committee.

The accreditation self study is in the final stages of proofing and editing and should be complete by the beginning of next week. A review of the last draft showed that while we have been very open and clear about our challenges, we had not been so explicit about our strengths as a college. A good self study document should evaluate our strengths and weaknesses related to the standards, based on evidence. Also it is a disservice to all the good work of our faculty and staff to omit the strengths of the college. So we have organized the study listing our strengths, challenges and plans for improvement. I think it has shaped up to be a very good document that will be helpful to the evaluators and to the college.

Our Facilities Management and Planning staff are very busy this summer with a multitude of projects. You might have seen the fountain project out front is taking shape nicely. It will make a huge difference to the college. There are many other projects and I will report on them in September.

I am very happy to report that we received word from the American Culinary Federation that our program was awarded a five year accreditation. We were fully accredited without a probationary period. This is a testament to the great work of our faculty and staff in that area. They worked long and hard to prepare themselves and it has paid off. It will really benefit our students to graduate from a program with this accreditation. You are aware that we have been working on our default rate. Student Accounts staff have done a great job in reducing the Perkins Loan Default Rate by 5 percentage points to 14.43%. A long time donor to the college recently donated a home to the Foundation. The home will be sold and the proceeds will go into a trust. When we are able to use the proceeds the donor would like us to focus on activities that build community across the college. This is a wonderful donation, valued at about $225,000.

I held a second meeting with classified staff regarding work load and a meeting with managers. Many ideas for managing work load emerged. The Executive Team will be reviewing the ideas and we will have further discussion as to the feasibility in the next few weeks. I am hopeful that we can implement some of the ideas as soon as possible. It may mean a reduction in open hours to the public but it is very difficult to maintain service levels when we have reduced staff.

I hope to have a decision on the vice president’s position by the end of the week. I will be receiving feedback from the various groups who met with the three finalists by the end of the day tomorrow and will consider all of that and make a decision.

Finally, I will be leaving on Tuesday for a couple of weeks and other than a day in the office on August 22 will be out until the day of the next board meeting on September 8. The college will be in good hands. I wish everyone a restful summer.

With this last report of the academic year I want to spend some time reporting some very positive things to you.

4) Board Agenda Review/Changes

Romine suggested that reports under Accountability/Reports, except those by board members, be scheduled earlier on the agenda. He also recommended that the board receive written reports ahead of time. The board agreed to add this discussion to the September agenda.

Rose moved, seconded by Bozievich, to add a discussion of the proposal to reinstate intercollegiate athletics to follow the Consent Agenda.

Motion passed unanimously.

5) Statements from the Audience

The following speakers contested the composition of the selection committee members for the Native American advisor position. The speakers contended that there was only one Native American on the committee. Speakers advocated for replacing current committee members with Native Americans who are active in the Native American community and familiar and knowledgeable about their culture and issues. Many pointed out the importance of this visible position and the long-term impact on current and future Native American students. Speakers included: Gifford Tallmadge, Don Addison, who distributed statements they said backed up their positions, Lynn Anderson, Charlene Hoover, Lloyd Rodriguez, Patricia Pinson, and Susan Bristow.

6) Consent Agenda

Romine moved, seconded by Shelley, to approve the consent agenda consisting of:

  • Approval of the June 9, 2004 , Minutes
  • Appointment of the District School Clerk and Deputy Clerks
  • Resolution 494, President's Annual Authorizations for FY 2004-05
  • Privacy Needs Remodel of Building 5

Motion passed unanimously.

7) Proposal to Reinstate Intercollegiate Athletics

Dean Hansen apologized for not understanding what was approved by the board at the June meeting. Hansen said that what was approved was different from what he had intended to propose. The approved proposal stated that “Continuation dependent on fundraising for the 2005-07 period to be completed by December 2004.” Hansen said raising $405,000 by December 2004 was impossible and distributed information with new figures. He requested a revision to the requirement of having total fundraising through 2007 completed by December 2004.

Spilde explained that the record on the administration's proposal is clear and, at the June meeting, the proposal was stated verbally and included in the motion. She emphasized the importance of honoring the two-year commitment offered to recruited student athletes. Spilde further stated that using community money was a deciding factor in approving the proposal considering other programs were eliminated due to budget reductions and did not get the same hearing from the board.

Bozievich moved to amend Option 2 to require that the committee provide a funding report in December and May regarding cash raised during those periods. The board will then review the cash flow and determine if the program continues. Bozievich recommended a commitment of at least $50,000 raised by December 2004, in addition to the $100,000 already pledged, and an additional $60,000 in May 2005, $80,000 in December 2005, and $100,000 in May 2006.

After a thorough discussion and several drafted motions, the board recommended the following motion:

Bozievich moved, seconded by Shine, to rescind the requirement approved June 9, 2004, that the community committee reinstate baseball and a women's sport by raising $405,000 for the 2005-07 period by December 2004. Revised language requires that community members raise $50,000 by December 2004, in addition to the $100,000 previously pledged, to be reported on at the December meeting. In the period between December and May 2005, raise an additional $60,000 to be reported on at the May meeting. In the period between May and December 2005, raise an additional $80,000 to be reported on at the December meeting. In the period between December 2005 and May 2006, raise an additional $100,000 to be reported on at the May meeting. Continue raising $80,000 in the period between May and December and $100,000 in the period between December and May until the committee has built up and is maintaining a minimum two year reserve. Failure to meet these obligations may allow the board to end the men and women's intercollegiate athletic programs that are being funded by the community committee.

Motion passed unanimously.

Policy Review

8) Second Reading of Board Policies
Hall moved, seconded by Shelley, to approve the second reading of board policies Governing Style, B.110, Student Activities Fees, D.090, Affirmative Action, D.100, Tuition, D.110, and Board Members’ Code of Conduct, B.160. The policies follow:

Rose proposed changes to language in policy B.110, Governing Style, from “Direct, control, and inspire” to “Direct, monitor, and motivate.”

The original motion was withdrawn by Hall.

Rose withdrew the language changes to policy B.110, Governing Style.

Shine proposed adding the following language in bold to policy D.100, Affirmative Action, to read “Lane Community College shall take affirmative action in the recruitment, employment, promotion, and retention of members of protected groups.”

Legal Counsel Tim Nord said policy D.100, Affirmative Action, had been reviewed and written as a neutral policy, although policies can always be amended.

Rose moved, seconded by Bozievich, that the board adopt policies Governing Style, B.110, Student Activities Fees, D.090, Affirmative Action, D.100, Tuition, D.110, and Board Members' Code of Conduct, B.160.

Motion passed unanimously 5-2 . (Romine and Shine – No)

POLICY NUMBER: B.110
POLICY TYPE: GOVERNANCE PROCESS
POLICY TITLE: GOVERNING STYLE

The board will govern with an emphasis on meeting community needs, respecting diverse viewpoints, leading strategically, clearly distinguishing board and president roles, making collective decisions, being future-oriented, and being proactive.

More specifically, the board will:

  1. Operate in all ways mindful of its obligation to the people of its district.
  2. Enforce upon itself whatever discipline is needed to govern with excellence. Discipline will apply to matters such as attendance, policy-making principles, respect of roles, speaking with one voice, and adherence to ethical practices.
  3. Keep adequately informed about relevant global and local educational and other issues, actively gathering information to fulfill this role.
  4. Direct, control, and inspire the organization through the careful establishment of the broadest organizational values and perspectives through written policies.
  5. Focus chiefly on intended long-term impacts on the world outside the organization (Ends), not on the administrative or programmatic means of attaining those effects.
  6. Be an initiator of policy. The board will be responsible for board performance.
  7. Use the expertise of individual members to enhance the ability of the board.
  8. Monitor and regularly discuss the board's own process and performance. A.  Self-monitoring will include at least a bi an annual comparison of board activity and discipline to its Governance Process and Board-Staff Relationship policies.
B.  Continual redevelopment will include orientation of new members in the board's adopted governance process and periodic board discussion of process improvement.

ADOPTED: November 9, 1998

POLICY NUMBER: D.090
POLICY TYPE: MISCELLANEOUS
POLICY TITLE: STUDENT ACTIVITIES FEES (FOR STUDENT-INITIATED PROGRAMS)

Students may be assessed a mandatory fee for the purpose of supporting a board approved student-initiated program. The board will may approve those student-initiated programs that it determines provide educational value to the students consistent with the college mission and goals. After board approval, the fee initiative will be placed on the ballot for the student elections. The student election results, as they relate to the fee initiative, are advisory only. After the student elections, the fee initiative will come before the board for final approval or disapproval.

ADOPTED: November 9, 1998
REVISED: July 12, 2000
REVISED: December 2002 (former Policy Title: Tuition and Fees)

POLICY NUMBER: D.100
POLICY TYPE: MISCELLANEOUS
POLICY TITLE: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

The board directs strict adherence to the principles embodied in Oregon and Federal “Affirmative Action” legislation.

Lane Community College shall take affirmative action in the recruitment and employment of members of protected groups. Protected groups are those groups of persons who have historically been most disadvantaged by subject to discriminatory practices. Protected groups are African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, women, disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era and disabled persons classes include age, sex, race, religion, disability, national origin, veterans, sexual orientation, and expunged juvenile record. Lane Community College has an adopted affirmative action plan and is committed to maintaining and following its affirmative action plan in the recruitment and employment of members of protected groups.

ADOPTED: December 13, 2000

POLICY NUMBER: D.110
POLICY TYPE: MISCELLANEOUS
POLICY TITLE: TUITION

In order to maintain a constant tuition rate relative to inflation : E each December, the board will adjust the per credit tuition rate to reflect changes in an appropriate index for two-year public colleges since the last tuition adjustment. The rate will be rounded to the nearest half-dollar and become effective the following academic year (Summer Term).

For other adjustments:

Periodically and as needed, the board will review Lane's tuition rates to ensure: a) that tuition revenues are appropriate for the needs of the district and, b) that Lane's tuition is comparable with other Oregon community colleges.

This policy shall be in effect until the end of the 2004-05 academic year, at which time the board may review the policy with students and staff, and determine whether a) to continue the policy or b) to revise the policy.

ADOPTED: November 13, 2002

POLICY NUMBER: E.160
POLICY TYPE: GOVERNANCE PROCESS
POLICY TITLE: BOARD MEMBERS' CODE OF CONDUCT

The board commits itself and its members to ethical, professional, and lawful conduct, including proper use of authority and appropriate decorum when acting as board members.

Accordingly,

1.  Board members must represent unconflicted loyalty to the interests of the district. This accountability supersedes any conflicting loyalty such as that to advocacy or interest groups and membership on other boards or staffs. This accountability supersedes the personal interest of any board member acting as an individual consumer of the organization's services.

2.  Board members must avoid any conflict of interest with respect to their fiduciary responsibility in accordance with Oregon statutes (ORS 244-010 to 244.400) . Should a board member apply for employment by the college, the board member must resign.

3.  Board members may not attempt to exercise individual authority over the organization except as explicitly set forth in board policies.

A.  Board members' interaction with the president or with staff must recognize the lack of authority in any individual board member or group of board members except as noted above.
B.  Board members' interaction with the public, press, or other entities must recognize the same limitation and the similar inability of any board member or board members to speak for the board (except for the chairperson, as noted in B.050.2.C). C.  Members will give no consequence or public voice to individual judgments of the president or staff performance, except as that performance is assessed against explicit board policies by the official process.
D. As new issues come before the board, the board will first determine if a policy has been violated. If a policy has been violated, the board will specify monitoring to correct the violation. If no policy has been violated, the board may determine that clarification of an existing policy or creation of a new policy is necessary.

4. Members will respect the confidentiality appropriate to issues of a sensitive nature.

ADOPTED: November 9, 1998
REVISED: January 13, 1999
REVISED: April 14, 1999
REVISED: February 11, 2004

9) First Readings of Board Policies
First readings of the following board policies were held:

POLICY NUMBER: B.020
POLICY TYPE: MISCELLANEOUS
POLICY TITLE: SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Sexual discrimination in the form of sexual harassment is prohibited. Sexual harassment is defined as unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal and physical conduct which results in inhibition of unconstrained academic interchange or career advancement, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for one of the parties. Incidents of sexual harassment may bring about sanctions up to and including termination of employment or expulsion from the college.

Harassment Policy

Lane has a zero tolerance policy regarding all forms of harassment. Any proven harassment will result in immediate and appropriate action to stop the harassment and prevent its recurrence, including employee discipline consistent with collective bargaining agreements, or student sanctions. Remedial action will be designed to stop the harassing behavior. Any remedial action will be in keeping with the educational mission of the college. Whether or not the alleged harassing behavior is sufficiently severe or pervasive to be judged a violation of this policy, the college may take action to address a complainant’s concerns and to ensure that Lane, as a workplace and as an academic institution, maintains a respectful environment. All forms of harassment, including student- to -student harassment, are covered by Lane’s harassment policies.

Incidents of harassment may bring about sanctions up to and including termination of employment or expulsion from the college.

Sexual harassment

Sexual discrimination in the form of sexual harassment is prohibited. Sexual harassment is defined as unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and/or other verbal, written, visual, or physical sexual conduct that makes the terms or conditions of employment contingent on the acceptance of unwanted sexual advances, that negatively affects employment or educational opportunities, or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for one of the parties.

Harassment Based on Race/Ethnicity or National Origin

Harassment based on race, ethnicity or national origin is defined as unwelcome verbal, written or physical conduct based on a person’s actual or perceived race, ethnicity or national origin that unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work or academic performance, adversely affects the targeted individual’s or others’ work or learning opportunities, or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.

ADOPTED: November 9, 1998

The board directed legal counsel to further review the recommendations for policy D.030, Possession of Firearms, and bring back a revised policy for a first reading in September.

POLICY NUMBER: D.030
POLICY TYPE: MISCELLANEOUS
POLICY TITLE: POSSESSION OF FIREARMS

No person, including students, employees, college patrons and vendors may bring, possess, conceal brandish, use or be in possession of a firearm, destructive device, or other dangerous weapon as defined by law, or give the appearance of being in said possession on college-owned or controlled property or at activities under the jurisdiction or sponsorship of the college, except as provided by Oregon or federal law or otherwise set forth in this policy. Permitted exceptions include use in conjunction with approved instructional demonstrations or by peace officers, persons summoned by peace officers, or members of the armed forces under orders for campus safety. Any other exceptions must be approved by the president. Those individuals with a concealed weapon permit are requested to provide a copy of the permit to the Public Safety Office and are expected to voluntarily comply with this policy by not bringing a weapon onto college property or to college sponsored activities.

ADOPTED: November 9, 1998

POLICY NUMBER: D.080
POLICY TYPE: MISCELLANEOUS
POLICY TITLE: CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Employees shall avoid actions that result in a conflict of interest between the employee's responsibility to the college and the employee's personal or financial interests. Also prohibited are actions that result in personal or financial gain for members of the employee's immediate family. Provisions of ORS Chapter 244 are in force where applicable.

Board Members and employees shall avoid actions as a public official or public employee that have the effect of being to the private, personal or financial benefit or avoidance of detriment of the person or the person's relatives. Relatives include spouse, children of the person or spouse, or the brothers, sisters or parents of the person or the person's spouse. The Government Standards and Practices Act set forth in ORS Chapter 244 is applicable to Board Members and employees. If questions arise, Board Members and employees are urged to contact Oregon Government Standards and Practices Commission, 100 High Street SE, Suite 220, Salem, Oregon 97301-3607; Telephone Number 503-378-5105.

ADOPTED: November 9, 1998

Spilde explained that the following proposed policy resulted from a review of Standard 9, Institutional Integrity. Staff felt it was important to be explicit about the Whistleblowing Act as noted in bold language below.

POLICY NUMBER: A.030
POLICY TYPE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTIONS
POLICY TITLE: TREATMENT OF STAFF

With respect to the treatment of paid and volunteer staff, the president shall:

  1. Operate with written personnel policies that clarify personnel rules for staff, provide for effective handling and redress of grievances, and protect against wrongful conditions.
  2. Assure that there is an environment to freely examine and discuss assumptions and data and be guided by evidence.
  3. Never discriminate against any staff member for expressing an ethical dissent or retaliate against any staff member for engaging in whistleblowing activities as defined in ORS 659A.200 to 659A.229 or for addressing the Board as provided in subsection 4 of this policy.
  4. Not prevent staff from addressing the board when internal grievance procedures have been exhausted and the employee alleges that board policy has been violated to his or her detriment.
  5. Operate within a collaborative and participative environment.
  6. Acquaint staff with their rights under this policy.
  7. Make results a measure of staff success.

ADOPTED: November 9, 1998

The following new policy resulted from feedback on Standard 9 indicating there was not an ethical conduct code for Lane employees. The first couple of sentences are directly from the accreditation standard. The third paragraph is from Lane’s Core Values statement. Bozievich recommended qualifying language for the term “ethics.” Hall proposed changing the responsibility “to ensure the integrity of the college” from the president to the board. Legal Counsel reviewed the recommendations, and a second first reading of policy A.100, Ethical Conduct for Lane Community College employees, will be held in September.

POLICY NUMBER: A.100
POLICY TYPE: MISCELLANEOUS
POLICY TITLE: ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EMPLOYEES

The institution strives to adhere to the highest ethical standards in its representation to its constituencies and the public; in its teaching, scholarship and service; in its treatment of students, faculty, and staff; and in its relationships with regulatory and accrediting agencies. All concerned with the good of the college will seek ways to support institutional integrity.

The president board is responsible to ensure the integrity of the college. Individuals are responsible for their personal integrity and for acting in an ethical a manner consistent with this policy. Integrity is demonstrated by conduct that is honest in words and actions, and promotes respect, fairness and openness. Responsible stewardship of resources and the public trust are expectations for all employees.

All college employees are expected to conduct their affairs with integrity and to hold themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

ADOPTED:

10) Strategic Planning – Phase III: Goals
Rose moved, seconded by Bozievich, to adopt the Strategic Directions with Goals for 2004-05 to 2007-08.

Motion passed unanimously.

11) Board Appointments to Community Organizations
Romine moved, seconded by Shelley, that the current appointees be reappointed to the community organizations for 2004-05 and that Jay Bozievich be added as an alternate to the Lane Council of Governments.

Motion passed unanimously.

12) Management Employees Working Conditions for 2004-05
Romine moved, seconded by Hall, to authorize the president to develop a three year agreement with the Management Steering Committee tied to the settlement with LCCEF. Specifically, use of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, not seasonally adjusted, Western region, Cities Sized B/C (50k to 1.5 million), all items, CPI Table (January to January index); addition of an additional increment for contributory performance not to exceed the average cost of steps to base of the faculty and classified agreements over the past several years; award an increment over the next two years to “equalize” the last two years; include similar provisions regarding health insurance as is included in the classified agreement; “pilot” the outstanding performance evaluation system for one more year and thereafter to set aside 5 percent of the amount available for management compensation increases for outstanding performance; and to make such minor language changes as needed in the Management Working Conditions Document.

Motion passed unanimously.

13) Benchmark
Craig Taylor responded to board questions and comments on the following Benchmark:

  • General Fund Revenue Sources – Percent of Revenues by Source

14) Report: Treatment of Learners, Policy A.020
 Spilde explained that focus group results are typically included in the Treatment of Learners report but, due to staff shortages, the information will be delayed. Craig Taylor said over 500 students consistently respond to the ACT opinion survey.

15) Report: Treatment of staff, A.030
 Dennis Carr reported that the last Treatment of Staff report was completed two years ago. Data for this report reflects only the 2003-04 academic year. A decreased amount of activity in the complaint/harassment/ discrimination area is reflected in this report. Shine encouraged additional efforts to retain, train, and promote protected groups from within and requested that pertinent information be shared with the Community Education and Workforce Development area. Bob Baldwin noted that a number of staff perceive they are not being treated appropriately and fear some form of retaliation if their issues are raised. He said resistance to change may be a factor in job satisfaction. Jim Salt suggested additional analyses to assess how staff are being treated. However, progress is being made in a number of areas such as in the collaborative and participatory environment and the work involved in developing the new governance system.

16)  Reports
ASLCC, LCCEF and LCCEA favor giving their reports earlier in the meeting providing they are able to participate in board discussions throughout the meeting. Many board members and staff thanked Mike Rose for his excellent service this past year as board chair.

ASLCC President Tony McCowen

  • Like classified staff, some students are reluctant to speak out for fear of retaliation from instructors.
  • Jim Garcia facilitated a diversity training for ASLCC in June .
  • A retreat for student government members will be held in September.

LCCEF President Bob Baldwin

  • Baldwin thanked classified staff for their assistance in today's evacuation of the main campus.
  • Major agreement has been reached on some of the more contentious bargaining issues; there is hope for a September ratification.
  • One outstanding issue is the application of the transportation and technology fees to staff. Too many fees may become a hindrance to professional development.
  • Appreciation was expressed to President Spilde and the administration for conducting the classified workload meetings.

LCCEA President Jim Salt

  • LCCEA has notified the college of its interest to begin bargaining during early fall term.
  • The Flight Technology and the part-time faculty compensation studies are being completed this summer.
  • The Faculty Workload Advisory Committee has been working to respond to applications from four faculty groups who have requested adjustments in their workload.
  • Salt encouraged the board to review its approval of the Privacy Needs Remodel of Building 5 in terms of funding priorities and needs.

Associate Vice President Donna Koechig

  • The musical “Fiddler on the Roof” is now performing at Lane and closes on July 31.
  • The Adult Basic and Secondary Education program was selected as one of the 16 colleges nationally that will be included in a two-year reading study conducted by the University of Delaware.
  • The Rites of Passage program has 87 students. The Capstone Ceremony will be held on August 6.
  • Chris Culver and Barb Delansky have developed an eight week leadership training course for student and/or potential leaders.

Vice President Marie Matsen

  • The $149,000 for the Privacy Needs Remodel is coming from regularly budgeted capital funds. Funding priorities are determined by the Facilities Management Team.
  • The KLCC capital campaign raised almost 30 percent of its final goal.

Board Members

Jay Bozievich
The Lane Economic Committee ranked and reviewed their needs and issues and is creating an economic development directory. Referring to policy D.030, Possession of Firearms, Bozievich said when you take away a citizen's ability to determine by their choice how they wish to protect themselves, you make that segment of the population vulnerable.

Mike Rose
asked that board members complete and return the questionnaire sent from the Oregon Community College Association's new communications director Kathryn Dysart. Rose advocated for holding the September board retreat on campus for staff availability reasons and reduction in expenses.

Dennis Shine
announced the August 6 Rites of Passage graduation, thanked Dean Hansen for “diffusing the baseball situation” by graciously accepting the blame for the misunderstanding, and thanked Tracy Simms, Craig Taylor, and Adrian McLeod for providing information for a Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) meeting. The five major issues that LCOG determined are: Lifelong Learning, Public Safety, development of infrastructure, regional economic development, and local autonomy. LCOG plans to develop positions on these issues.

Larry Romine
expressed concerns that union and student representatives are not able to give statements pertaining to specific agenda items throughout the meeting unless requested.

Kathleen Shelley
reported that Central Latino had a successful retreat last weekend hosted by Jose Ortal.

Paul Holman
thanked everyone for their vote of confidence in nominating him chair.

17) Date, Place, and Proposed Agenda Items for Next Regular Meeting

[Note: An August board meeting will not be held.]
Wednesday, September 8, 2004 , Boardroom, Building 3, Lane Community College .

18) The board meeting unanimously adjourned at 9:50 p.m. .


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Paul Holman, Chair

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Mary Spilde, President/District Clerk