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THE ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT OF CUYAMACA COLLEGE
Cuyamaca College, Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon, California, 92019
Associated Student Government Meeting Agenda
Student Center, I-124
Friday, September 18th, 2015 at 12:30pm
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Associated Student Government of Cuyamaca College (ASGCC) will hold a Regular Meeting on September
18th, 2015. The meeting time and location are noted above. The ASGCC reserves the right to suspend the orders of the day if necessary to
conduct business. All ASGCC meetings are held in locations that are wheelchair accessible. Other disability-related accommodations will be
provided to persons with disabilities upon request. Persons requesting such accommodations should notify the ASG President at 619-660-4274
no less than 5 business days prior to the meeting. Please contact the ASG Secretary at 619-660-4273 for any agenda related questions.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5: supplemental materials distributed less than 72 hours before this meeting to a majority of the
ASGCC will be made available for public inspection at this meeting or at the ASGCC office by appointment during normal business hours.
Materials prepared by ASGCC members and distributed during the meeting are available for public inspection at the meeting or after the
meeting if prepared by a non-member. Documents related to closed session items or those that are exempt from disclosure as stated in the
California Public Records Act will not be made available for public inspection.
Order of Business
Quorum was established. Meeting was called to order at 12:37 by President Mariah
Moschetti.
I.
Present: Mariah Moschetti, Davi Peterson, Jesus Suarez, Landon Gracia,
Evan Esparza, Tamarah Ibraheem, Judith Jiminez, Onjoli Thomas Jones,
John Cauter, Mawj Hasan, Maryam Al naqeeb, Reem Jazrawi, Angel Aguiniga,
Pebbles Baston, Paloma Herbert, Sabrina Hernandez, Laura Franco, Donnel
Endaya.
II.
Adoption of the Agenda
A1. Agenda Item Added; New Business: A6
Motion to add Item regarding Paloma Herbert’s fundraiser proposal.
 Motioned by Mariah; seconded. (6,0)
A2. Motion to suspend orders of the day to hear Special Orders as first item of
mention
 Motioned by Mariah; seconded. (6,0)
III.
Approval of Minutes
ASGCC Regular Meeting Minutes from September 11th, 2015
 Motioned by Mariah and seconded
IV.
Public Comment
This time is reserved for members of the public to address the ASGCC with concern to any
agenda item or matter under the ASGCC’s jurisdiction. A time limit of three (3) minutes
per speaker and ten (10) minutes per topic shall be observed. The law does not permit
any action to be taken, nor extended discussion of any items not on the agenda. The
ASGCC may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed; however, for further
information, please contact the ASG Secretary for the item of discussion to be placed on a
future agenda.
(Brown Act § 54954.3)
None.
V.
Reports of Officers (3 minutes per officer)
A. Activities Assistant – Vacant
B. Public Relations Assistant – Vacant
C. Onjoli Thomas Jones, Secretary- Latino Heritage College Hour was a
success. A lot of volunteers were in attendance and the crowd seemed to
enjoy the speakers, music, and food.
D. Manny Juarez, Inter-Club Council Representative-Absent
E. Senator(s), Manny Juarez, Judith Jimenez, Alex Cintron, Tamarah
Ibraheem- None
F. Evan Esparza, Trustee- The East County Education Alliance is hosting an
event on September 30th from 12:30-5pm upstairs in the I building, in
order to foster facilitation amongst high school students and college
students to review the overall college experience.
G. Landon Gracia, Treasurer- Has made contact with the Head of Finances
of the district in hopes of discussing Cuyamaca’s budget.
H. Jesus Suarez, Evening Vice President- Currently working on revamping
the Constitution to include updated policies.
I. Davi Peterson, Executive Vice President- Constitution Day was a
success with lots of students participating in the Freedom of Speech
Board. Davi will also be chairing Policy and Procedure Meetings right
after the ASG meeting.
J. Lauren Vaknin, ASG Advisor- is providing papers for Emerging Leaders
to track the College Hour events they have attended along with other
volunteering opportunities,
K. Mariah Moschetti, President- Cuyamaca College is in need of a delegate
for the Region X meeting that will take place at San Diego Mesa College.
VI.
Reports of Standing Committees
VII.
Reports of Special Committees
VIII.
Reports of College Committee Representatives
 Jesus attended the DEI Committee where they discussed
implementing more safe zone training as well as the creation of a
Safe Zone Logo for Cuyamaca.

IX.
Mariah attended the Student Services Council where the meeting
focused on the construction project changes. The Student Services
Building will now be built where the Ornamental Horticulture
Building is now. The “Achieving the Dream Kickoff” event was also
announced for September 18th.
 Mariah also attended the Cuyamaca College Council where they
discussed construction on campus. The Track/Field, L Building, OH,
Student Services and F Building will be remodeled. Discussed the
Achieving the Dream Initiative which looks at student success and
equity beyond basic skills at Cuyamaca.
Special Orders
A1: Special Presentation by Heather Cavazos & Breann Baer (Foundation)
 The Foundation for Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges, located at
Grossmont, is dedicated to providing financial resources such as
scholarships, grants and student programs. This foundation is also in
charge of the Alumni Association and retiree events.
 October is Foundation Awareness Month for both colleges. They would
like to host foundation booths, along with serving breakfast and
afternoon snacks to help bring awareness. ASG can volunteer for these
events and even set up our own booth.
X.
Unfinished Business
XI.
New Business
A1. Appointment of Jesus Suarez to serve on the Environmental Sustainability
Committee
 Davi moves to approve; seconded. Approved by a vote of (6,0)
A2. Allocation of $100.00 for additional posters for the Cross Cultural Center
 Evan moves to approve; seconded. Approved by a vote of (6,0)
A3. DEI Committee Safe Zone Logo
 The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion would like to host a competition for
students to create a Safe Zone logo specific to Cuyamaca.
A4. Fall 2015 General Assembly Preparation Ad-Hoc Committee
 This Ad-Hoc Committee begins on October 1st in order to read
resolutions and prepare for General Assembly, Evan will chair.
A5. Cross Cultural Center Ad-Hoc Committee
 Jesus would like to create and chair this Committee in order brainstorm
how the room can be utilized and ways to bring student/faculty
awareness that we indeed have a Cross Cultural Center.
A6. AVA Hair Studio Fundraiser
 AVA Hair Studio would like to initiate beauty workshops at Cuyamaca
and simultaneously offer discounts on their products.

XII.
Tammy, Judith, and Paloma will head this initiative
Open Forum
This time is reserved for the ASGCC to informally discuss any topics that do not appear
on the agenda and do not require action to be taken. A limit of five (5) minutes per
speaker and fifteen (10) minutes per topic shall be enforced. If any item needs further
discussion or action, please contact the ASG Secretary for the item to be placed on future
agendas.
Davi urges everyone to sign the recruitment sheet to keep track of who is
being recruited by whom.
Judith inquired about the roles of Public Relations. They are instrumental in
making ASG’s presence known on media and promoting communication
between ASG and our fellow students.
XIII.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 1:19pm