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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 23rd, 2015 at 12:30pm
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Associated Student Government of Cuyamaca College (ASGCC) will hold a Regular Meeting on October
23rd, 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 12:35pm by President
Moschetti.
I.
II.
Present: Mariah Moschetti, Evan Esparza, Landon Gracia, Jesus Suarez,
Alex Cintron, Tamarah Ibraheem, Onjoli Thomas Jones, Davi Peterson,
Reem Jazrawi, Mawj Hasan, Laura Franco, Sabrina Hernandez, Kiernan Elam,
Alexander Bellavance, Julio Chavez, Pebbles Baston, Donnel Endaya, Matthew
Gearhart, Tommie Post, Jessica Zavala, Veasna Moewn, Brianna Winans,
Shanika McCallister
Adoption of the Agenda
 Evan Esparza will read Manny Juarez’s report in his absence.
 Motion to suspend items of the day to her President Julianna
Barnes ( Special Orders, 1)
III.
Approval of Minutes
ASGCC Regular Meeting Minutes from October 16th, 2015
 Approved
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)
Frisbee Club Advocates: Would like to start a Frisbee Club on campus where
they would have weekly meetings in the Cross Cultural Center and outside.
Goals include buying jerseys, Frisbees etc. at no cost to the club members.
Seth Slater: On October 28th at 12:30pm at the Grand Lawn there will be
speakers from the district to discuss campus equity and resolutions in support
of part time teachers. Equity Week is on October 26th- 29th and students are
encouraged to invite their instructors.
V.
Reports of Officers (3 minutes per officer)
A. Activities Assistant – Vacant
B. Public Relations Assistant – Vacant
C. Onjoli Thomas Jones, Secretary- None
D. Manny Juarez, Inter-Club Council Representative- The Engineering
Club is in the process of creating drones. The following clubs EOPS, Phi
Theta Kappa, and LGBT will have a booth set up for the Hallows Week
event on Thursday.
E. Senator(s), Manny Juarez, Judith Jimenez, Alex Cintron, Tamarah
Ibraheem- None
F. Evan Esparza, Trustee- Attended a Governor Board Meeting focused on
Project Labor Agreements. The board tabled the item/topic until next
meeting. A resolution passed to uphold the American College Promise
which supports the Higher Edge Scholarships.
G. Landon Gracia, Treasurer- Currently working on new addition(s) to the
Student Benefit Card and has found more efficient ways to reach out to
vendors.
H. Jesus Suarez, Evening Vice President- Wants to start a Cross Cultural
Committee with the enlisted help of: Tommie, Matt, Evan, Lily, Alex, Davi,
Julio, Pebbles, Shanika and Donnel.
I. Davi Peterson, Executive Vice President-None
J. Lauren Vaknin, ASG Advisor- On November 19th there will be a Native
American Workshop. There will be a student involvement panel on
October 27th from 4-6pm. During the first week of November, General
Counselors will be available in the Health and Wellness Center to offer
free services to students.
K. Mariah Moschetti, President- Will be absent during the next week but
wishes us the best of luck!
VI.
Reports of Standing Committees
VII.
Reports of Special Committees
ASG Logo Ad Hoc Committee, Alex Cintron- Will have digital renditions
ready soon, following selections and refinements.
October Ad Hoc Committee, Davi Peterson- On Monday 12 volunteers are
needed to conduct the Campus “Trick or Treat” event.
Tuesday: We have 14 pumpkins for the paint contest.
Wednesday: Wheelchair Basketball game, Recruitment Booth and Campus
Equity Event.
Thursday: Halloween Carnival will be from 10am-3pm. Costume Contest will
be at 1pm.
VIII.
Reports of College Committee Representatives
Public Safety & Parking Committee, Onjoli T. Jones- This Committee has
been renamed and changed to The Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Council in order to promote better communication and coordination between
both colleges of Grossmont and Cuyamaca in regards to emergency
preparedness. Furthermore, on November 5th there will be a test of the
Districts emergency text message notification system that will be received by
all students’ faculty and staff.
IX.
Special Orders
1. Dr. Julianna Barnes, President of Cuyamaca College
 After ASG introduced ourselves and talked about our personal and
academic goals, President Barnes discussed that her purpose as
President is too create conditions in order for students to thrive and
meet their goals, with the absence of barriers.
2. Dr. Scott Thayer, Vice President of Student Services, Cuyamaca College
 Discussed Cuyamaca’s Equity Plan and how the Cross Cultural Center
was granted through a previous equity plan. Would like students to
brainstorm ideas on how Cuyamaca is doing as a college and how the
school can better serve everyone.
X.
Unfinished Business
XI.
New Business
A1. Allocation of $12,190.00 from the Student Representative Fee to fund the
attendance for the General Assembly held on 11/13/2015-11/15/2015
This time is reserved for ASG to take action on the allocation of $12,190.00 from
the Student Rep Fee for 10 students and 1 advisor to attend Fall General
Assembly 2015.

Jesus moves to approve; seconded (6,0)
o Approved
A2. Allocation of $293.62 to fund the overage amount for the copy machine
This time is reserved for ASG to take action on the allocation of $293.62 to fund
the overage amount for the copy machine.
 Jesus moves to approve; seconded (6,0)
o Approved
A3. Allocation of $350.00 to fund the Halloween events held from October 26thOctober 29th
This time is reserved for ASG to take action on the allocation of $350.00 from the
ASG Events Budget to fund the various events the week of Halloween.
 Jesus moves to approve; seconded (6,0)
o Approved
A4. Allocation of $100.00 to the Engineering Club
This time is reserved for ASG to take action on the allocation of $100.00 to the
Engineering Club.
 Evan moves to approve; seconded (6,0)
o Approved
A5. Creation of a $50.00 monthly stipend for the position of Evening Vice
President
This time is reserved for the ASG to take action on the creation of a $50.00
stipend for the position of Evening Vice President.
 Evan moves to approve; seconded (6,0)
o Approved
A6. Appointment of Landon Gracia to serve on the Facilities Planning
Committee effective 10/23/2015
This time is reserved for the ASG to take action on the appointment of Landon
Gracia to serve on the Facilities Planning Committee.
 Jesus moves to approve; seconded (6,0)
o Approved
A7. Appointment of Evan Esparza to serve on the Facility Emergency Safety
Committee effective 10/23/2015
This time is reserved for the ASG to take action on the appointment of Evan
Esparza to serve on the Facilities Operations & Emergency Preparedness
Committee.
 Jesus moves to group items A7-A8; seconded (6,0)
o Approved
 Evan moves to approve; seconded (6,0)
o Approved
A8. Appointment of Evan Esparza to serve on the Scholarship Committee
effective 10/23/2015
This time is reserved for the ASG to take action on the appointment of Evan
Esparza to serve on the Scholarship Committee.
 Approved
A9. Hermes Protocol
This time is reserved for the ASG to discuss and take action on the enactment of
the revised protocol that will serve as ASG’s official event notification system.
 Landon moves to approve; seconded (6,0)
o Approved
A10. Approval of the Ultimate Frisbee Club effective 10/23/2015
This time is reserved for the ASG to take action on the formation of the Ultimate
Frisbee Club.
 Alex moves to approve; seconded (6,0)
o Approved
A11. ASG Logo Merchandise
This time is reserved for the ASG to discuss what merchandise(s) will be bought
and utilized that will bear our logo.
 Ideas: T-shirts (V-necks), name tags, hats, pins, hoodies, and school
supplies.
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.
Davi: Encourages everyone to donate prizes for the following week
Jesus: Next Friday is the deadline for the Safe Zone Logo competition
XIII.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 1:53pm.