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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, October 16th, 2015 at 12:30pm
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Associated Student Government of Cuyamaca College (ASGCC) will hold a Regular Meeting on October
16th, 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. The meeting was called to order at 12:32pm by Vice President
Davi Peterson.
I.
Present: Davi Peterson, Jesus Suarez, Evan Esparza, Onjoli Thomas-Jones,
Landon Gracia, Alex Cintron, Tamarah Ibraheem, Donnel Endaya, Brianna
Winans, Angel Aguiniga, Reem Jazrawi, Mawj Hasan, Maryam Al naqeeb, Laura
Franco, Seth Slater
II.
Adoption of the Agenda
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III.
Approval of Minutes
ASGCC Regular Meeting Minutes from October 09th, 2015
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IV.
Agenda Item Amended; A2: ASG Event Committee Amend to make this
committee an Ad Hoc Committee
Approved
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)
Seth Slater- Campus Equity Week is from 10/26/2015- 10/29/2015. There
will be a rally on the Grand Lawn on 10/28/2015 at 12:30pm. Also involved in
the AFT Labor Union where one of the goals is to get more part time teachers
hired as full time teachers.
V.
Reports of Officers (3 minutes per officer)
A. Activities Assistant – Vacant.
B. Public Relations Assistant – Vacant.
C. Onjoli Thomas Jones, Secretary- Attended an informative and
interactive workshop focused on Coming Out Day hosted by Eddie
Vasquez.
D. Manny Juarez, Inter-Club Council Representative- Absent
E. Senator(s), Manny Juarez, Judith Jimenez, Alex Cintron, Tamarah
Ibraheem
Alex Cintron- Currently working on the Cuyamaca ASG Google calender
that executive members will have access too.
F. Evan Esparza, Trustee- None.
G. Landon Gracia, Treasurer- Reported the current budget of the Student
Representative funds which is $104,648.
H. Jesus Suarez, Evening Vice President- Advertisement for the Safe Zone
logo competition needs to be more widespread.
I. Davi Peterson, Executive Vice President- The Breast Cancer event with
the Health Center went well. We will keep the game.
J. Lauren Vaknin, ASG Advisor- This following Monday there is a
workshop at 11am with Dr. Stark. President Julianna Barnes and Vice
President of Student Affairs, Scott Thayer will attend our next Friday
meeting. Everyone should prepare answers to the following questions,
“What are your individual goals as well as your ASG goals?” On October
27th the student governments from nearby high schools will be on
campus; Cuyamaca ASG members should come so we can talk about
leadership skills. On October 28th there will be a basketball game for
College Hour and volunteers are needed.
K. Mariah Moschetti, President-Absent.
VI.
Reports of Standing Committees
Policy and Procedures Committee, Evan Esparza - Further discussion on
the Magistrate and Associate positions as well as possible stipend
amendments for Evening Vice President and Vice President.
VII.
Reports of Special Committees
ASG Logo Ad Hoc Committee, Alex Cintron- Rough drafts of logos have
been collected and digital renditions should be completed by next week.
VIII.
Reports of College Committee Representatives
Jesus Suarez attended the Environmental Sustainability CommitteeCuyamaca will be experiencing upgraded nozzle systems that utilize 20%
less water. The Heritage Garden will be created by the Kumeyaay people
and will be funded through a grant. The E building will be experiencing
environmentally friendly changes soon. Cuyamaca will be mandated to
compost between the dates of April 2016 and January 2017.
Evan Esparza attended the Facilities Operation Emergency Procedures
Committee- There were concerns about having locks on classroom doors
and the committee may experience a name change in the future.
Landon Gracia attended the Food and Bookstore Committee- Students
with the Student Benefit Card will receive a 10% discount off of any items
excluding books.
IX.
Special Orders
X.
Unfinished Business
XI.
New Business
A1. ASG Relay for Life
This time is reserved for the ASG to discuss and take action on forming a group to
participate in the Relay for Life event to support the fight against cancer.
 Motion to postpone until next semester
o Landon motioned; seconded (5,0)
A2. ASG Ad Hoc Event Committee
This time is reserved for the ASG to discuss and take action on forming this
Committee in order to discuss and plan ASG events on a month to month basis, as
seen fit.
 Jesus moves to approve; seconded (5,0)
A3. Appointment of Evan Esparza as Region X Delegate effective 10/16/15
This time is reserved for the ASG to take action on the appointment of Evan
Esparza to serve as the Region X Delegate for Cuyamaca College.
 Jesus moves to approve; seconded (5,0)
XII.
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 ten (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.
Evan- On October 28th there will be a rally on the Grand Lawn, combined with an
ASG recruitment booth.
Davi- Applications for new positions are due soon.
Evan- Someone has to keep check of recruitment chart to determine the member
of the month.
XIII.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 1:07pm