Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 – Executive Board Room
MINUTES
1.
General Institutional Functions
1.1
The meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m. by Chairman Smith.
1.2
Secretary Vetrano read the Public Statement:
Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided at least 48 hours in
advance of its commencement by posting in at least one public place
reserved for such or similar announcements and by mail, telephone, or
hand delivery to all appropriate parties pursuant to the Open Public
Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4.1.
1.3
Roll Call / Pledge of Allegiance / Welcome to Guests
The following were present: Mr. Smith-Chairman, Mr. Gavan-Vice Chairman,
Mr. Vetrano-Secretary and Treasurer, Dr. Andrews, Mr. Aramini, Mrs. Bain,
Dr. Lamonte, Judge Parker, Mr. Scanlan, Mr. Senker, and Dr. Mazur, ExOfficio Member. Mr. Long was not present.
Also present: Frank Nocella-Vice President Finance and Administration,
Wendy Fullem-Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees/Recording
Secretary, Gary Werner-College and Board Attorney.
Executive Session – Personnel Matters – The Executive Session was canceled.
1.4
Approval/Acceptance of Minutes and Board Action Resolutions:
1.4.1
Approval of January 24, 2012 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.
Mrs. Bain moved to approve the January 24, 2012 Regular Board
Meeting Minutes. Dr. Andrews seconded the motion. Dr. Lamonte
and Mr. Gavan abstained from the vote. Motion carried.
1.4.2
Acceptance of February 2012 Committee Minutes: Finance and
Facilities Committee, Personnel and Curriculum Committee.
Dr. Andrews moved to accept minutes from the February 2012
Committee Meetings. Mr. Aramini seconded the motion. Judge
Parker abstained from the vote for Finance and Facilities. Motion
carried.
1.4.3
Approval of January 2012 Board Action Resolutions.
Judge Parker moved to approve January 2012 Board Action
Resolutions. Mr. Aramini seconded the motion. Dr. Lamonte and
Mr. Gavan abstained from the vote. Motion carried.
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1.5
Courtesy of the Floor (Public Session)
(Introduction of the Tuition and Fee Increases)
Dr. Mazur introduced the tuition and fee increases. He noted that in putting
together the budget for the new year and looking at what the alternatives were,
administration is recommending to the Board that there be a $7 increase for incounty tuition, a $14 increase for out-of-county tuition and a $10 increase for
Monroe, Pike and Wayne Counties. They are also recommending a per credit
General Fee increase of $1.50, a Student Services Fee increase to $5.00 from
$1.50 and changing the Technology Fee from $45 per semester to $10 per
credit. He indicated that there are some additional smaller increases per course
and they are not recommending an increase in nursing lab fees.
1.6
Acknowledgement of Receipt and Review of January 31, 2012 Financial
Statement.
Vice President Nocella presented the Financials including: Dashboard January
2012, January Seven Months YTD 2012 Results Commentary, January YTD
2012 Income Statement, January YTD 2012 Income Statement -Three Year
Trend, January YTD 2012 Income Statement – Detailed, January YTD 2012
Department Expenses vs. Budget, January YTD 2012 Balance Sheet, Projection
Full Year FY11/12.
Dr. Andrews moved to acknowledge receipt and review of the January 31, 2012
Financial Statement. Mr. Scanlan seconded the motion.
Roll call vote: Dr. Andrews, Mr. Aramini, Mrs. Bain, Mr. Gavan, Dr. Lamonte,
Judge Parker, Mr. Scanlan, Mr. Senker, Mr. Vetrano and Mr. Smith voted yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
1.7
2.
The Correspondence File was received, reviewed and filed.
Personnel
2.1
Report of the Personnel and Curriculum Chair.
Judge Parker, Chair of the Personnel and Curriculum Committee, reported that they:
2.2

Welcomed new Exec. Dir. Of H/R Debra Carter to the meeting. She
presented a preliminary report regarding the rebuilding and restructure of the
Human Resources Department.
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Reviewed open positions.

Discussed two temporary part time positions that will be terminated in April.

Discussed Accuplacer tests in junior vs. senior year of high school. This will
likely begin in 2014.

Discussed declining enrollments in NJ County Colleges as well as in the K-12
sector.
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Reviewed curriculum changes.
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Discussed items that are on today’s agenda for action.
Recommendation: Approval of the attached lists of part-time faculty employed to
teach credit, noncredit, CE or directed study (DS) courses/seminars during the
Spring 2012 Semester.
Mrs. Bain moved to approve the employment of those listed as noted above.
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Judge Parker seconded the motion.
Roll call vote: Dr. Andrews, Mr.Aramini, Mrs. Bain, Mr. Gavan, Dr. Lamonte, Judge
Parker, Mr. Scanlan, Mr. Senker, Mr. Vetrano and Mr. Smith voted yes. Motion carried
unanimously.
3.
Curriculum and Instruction
Academic Affairs Highlights - Dr. Besa Luty, Adjunct Professor of Biology,
Forensic Chemistry and Health Science at SCCC offered insights into the revitalized
and popular forensic science course that she offers each semester for students
enrolled in the College’s Criminal Justice Program (and for any others who may be
interested regardless of major). Current and former students attended and reflected
upon the impact that Dr. Luty’s class has had on their educational plans and career
aspirations. Some of the forensic science class activities were featured prominently in
the New Jersey Herald during the Fall 2011 semester.
4.
Student Services Report
SGA Officers Lauren Alger (President) and Chelsea Sullivan (Vice President) presented SGA
and club activities to the Board of Trustees. Having SGA members speak with HS Seniors and
at transfer fairs was discussed.
5.
Community Information and Service Report
5.1
Monthly Report of Community Services Provided by the College.
Chairman Smith thanked everyone, on behalf of the Board, for their community
involvement.
6.
College Facilities
6.1
Report from the Finance and Facilities Committee Chair.
Dr. Andrews, Chairman of the Finance and Facilities Committee, reported that they:
6.2
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(He and Mr. Smith) took a campus tour. They reviewed ITS area, boiler rooms,
electrical supplies, solar panel locations. The committee will tour in the Spring.
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Reviewed fire booster bid.
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Reviewed AIO server proposal and options.
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Received an update regading the classroom fire. The insurance claim came in under
what was expected. Costs are being negotiated with the insurance company.
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Reviewed FY13 budget, options and alternatives. It is going in a positive direction
and balancing with costs.
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Reviewed dates for Board of School Estimate.
Recommendation: Approval to Accept Fire Booster Pump Bid.
Mr. Gavan moved to approve accepting of the fire booster pump bid. Mr. Senker
seconded the motion.
Roll call vote: Dr. Andrews, Mr.Aramini, Mrs. Bain, Mr. Gavan, Dr. Lamonte, Judge
Parker, Mr. Scanlan, Mr. Senker, Mr. Vetrano and Mr. Smith voted yes. Motion carried
unanimously.
6.3
Recommendation: Approval to Accept Server Infrastructure Proposal.
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Dr. Andrews moved to approve accepting the server infrastructure proposal. Mr. Senker
seconded the motion.
Roll call vote: Dr. Andrews, Mr.Aramini, Mrs. Bain, Mr. Gavan, Dr. Lamonte, Judge Parker,
Mr. Scanlan, Mr. Senker, Mr. Vetrano and Mr. Smith voted yes. Motion carried
unanimously.
7.
Business and Finance
7.1
Report from the Audit Committee Chairman – No report this month.
Item 7.5 was moved up from later on the agenda so that action could be taken on tuition/
fees before the budget, as the budget takes tuition/fee increases into account.
7.5
Recommendation: Approval of the Following Tuition and Fee Increases:
Tuition and Fees (proposed increases)
Other Fees
Other Fees
Graduation Fee
Online Course Fee/Telecourse
(combine the two)
Fall 2011, Winterim 2012, Spring
2012
$40.00 one time
New Fee
$50.00 one time
Online fee: $25.00 per course
Lab and Course Fees
Other Fees
Accounting
Computerized Accounting
Courses
Art, Design, Photography
Art Courses
Design Courses
Photography Courses
Automotive
Automotive Courses
Computer Courses
Fall 2011, Winterim 2012, Spring
2012
New Fee
$45.00
$70.00
$60.00 - $85.00
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
$50.00
$70.00
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Computer Courses
$45.00
Graphic Design
Graphic Design Courses
$60.00
Paralegal
Legal Research & Writing I
Did not exist
Legal Research & Writing II
Did not exist
Passaic County Community College
Nursing I Lab Fee
$1,695.00
Nursing II Lab Fee
$1,495.00
Nursing III Lab Fee
$1,495.00
Nursing IV Lab Fee
$1,650.00
Nursing Clinical Fee
$1,000.00
Science
Science Courses
$60.00
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
$70.00
$1,695.00
$1,495.00
$1,495.00
$1,650.00
$1,000.00
$70.00
Dr. Andrews moved to approve tuition and fee increases as recommended. Mr. Gavan
seconded the motion.
Items 7.5 and 7.2 were discussed at this time.
Vice President Nocella presented the FY13 Operating Budget and planning strategies.
Dr. Andrews noted that Trustees received a highly detailed enrollment report. He
explained projections and indicated that based on past reduction experience, we
had to go with an increase in tuition.
Discussion ensued regarding tuition increases at County Colleges across the
state and if we are remaining competitive.
State and County share of funding as well as public vs. private institutions as well
as lack of a fund balance to fall back on were discussed.
Mr. Vetrano indicated that he is at a disadvantage not being on one of the two
committees that have reviewed this information in-depth at the committee level.
He said this really is the first time he is hearing about the potential for tuition and
fee increases. He asked if we are drifting away from providing an affordable
community college education.
Dr. Mazur noted that Community Colleges still provide open access. He said we
need to attract new groups of students from non-traditional markets, as well as
develop new degree and certificate programs.
Judge Parker noted her concern about not having seen budget numbers without
the tuition increase and said she would have liked to see alternatives to the
tuition and fee increases.
Discussion also included the Foundation’s role in funding/fundraising.
Roll call vote: Dr. Andrews, Mr. Aramini, Mrs. Bain, Mr. Gavan, Dr. Lamonte, Mr.
Scanlan,
Mr. Senker and Mr. Smith voted yes. Judge Parker voted no and Mr. Vetrano voted no,
noting a discussion about the core mission really needs to take place. Motion carried.
Additional discussion took place regarding how to increase revenue or cut spending in
order to avoid tuition/fee increases.
It was suggested that next year there be a public budget meeting rather than discussion
at the committee level.
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7.2
Recommedation: Approval of Certification of the Amount of Local Appropriation
Necessary for the Operating Expenses and Capital OutlayExpense of the College for
FY13.
Mr. Gavan moved to approve certification of the amount of local appropriation
necessary for the operating expenses and capital outlay expense of the College
for FY13. Dr. Andrews seconded the motion.
Roll call vote: Dr. Andrews, Mr. Aramini, Mrs. Bain, Mr. Gavan, Dr. Lamonte,
Mr. Scanlan, Mr. Senker, Mr. Vetrano and Mr. Smith voted yes. Judge Parker voted no,
specifically because the Board were not presented with an alternate budget to determine
if this was the only operating expense/capital outlay budget to put forth. Motion carried.
7.3
Recommendation: Authorization for President to Prepare the Final Bound FY13
Budget Document for Public Advertisement and for Submission to the Sussex
County Community College Board of School Estimate.
Dr. Andrews moved to authorize the preparation of the final bound FY13 budget
document for public advertisement and for submission to the Sussex County
Community College Board of School Estimate.
Roll call vote: Dr. Andrews, Mr. Aramini, Mrs. Bain, Mr. Gavan, Dr. Lamonte, Judge
Parker, Mr. Scanlan, Mr. Senker, Mr. Vetrano, Mr. Smith voted yes. Motion carried
unanimously.
7.4
Recommendation: Authorization to Schedule Board of School Estimate Meeting
and for Board Secretary to Advertise Said Meeting Along with a Summarized
Statement of Both the Estimated Revenues and Anticipated Operating and
Capital Expenditures.
Mr. Gavan moved to authorize scheduling and advertising of the Board of School
estimate meeting. Dr. Andrews seconded the motion.
Roll call vote: Dr. Andrews, Mr. Aramini, Mrs. Bain, Mr. Gavan, Dr. Lamonte, Judge
Parker, Mr. Scanlan, Mr. Senker, Mr. Vetrano, Mr. Smith voted yes. Motion carried
unanimously.
8.
7.5
Item 7.5 was moved to earlier on the agenda.
7.6
Added to agenda: Chairman Smith appointed Mrs. Bain and Mr.
Vetrano to serve as alternates on The Board of School Estimate.
Courtesy of the Floor (Public Session)

Hank Pomerantz addressed the Board. He:
 Commended the Board for being so open in their discussions today.
 Thanked Dean Waite for his positive comments about adjuncts.
 Noted that he believes we currently have the two best student government
leaders in the twenty two years he has been involved with the college.
 Said college cannot sustain any more cuts in staff or services.
 Indicated that the impact of scholarships now being given once a year rather than
twice a year is yet to be determined. He added that adjunct faculty contributes
$4k-$5k per year.
 Asked for Relay for Life donations.
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
Jean Brine addressed the Board. She said:
 We went on a “building frenzy” a few years ago. The PAC was supposed to be
self-sustaining but it was not. This was pointed out during negotiations.
 The daily use of the PSTA should be tracked. She asked if this is being done and if we
are putting money into it when it might only being used occasionally at night.
 Last month she talked about having someone from the State come in to work
with us on compliance issues and asked if anyone has followed up with this.
 Asked the Trustees to have their friends and colleagues support the college.
 There are rumors again about staff cuts, noting that some of our employees are
considered “the working poor.”
 The dialogue today during the meeting so far has been refreshing.
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9.
Stella Trikouros addressed the Board about Teen Arts. She distributed information
and invited them all to attend.
Other Business
Discussion / Reports / Announcements:
9.1
Trustee Activity Update
Mrs. Bain said Trustees are making good progress on meeting the Board Goal of
attending events. She indicated that she will email an update to Trustees.
Chairman Smith noted that he, Dr. Mazur and Mr. Scanlan attended the NJCCC
meeting. There was a presentation by Dr. Karen Stout, who is the President of
Montgomery County Community College which has about 24,000 students.
Mr. Scanlan explained that this was his first NJCCC meeting and it was
informative. He said he would also like to participate via online in the future. The
topic covered by Dr. Stout was “How Presidents and Trustees Collaborate to
Promote Student Success,” and it centered around the question of “what is the
goal - access or success?” Discussion ensued regarding student success.
9.2
President’s Report – Dr. Mazur reported:
The anniversary of his first year at SCCC just passed. He reflected on all that has been
accomplished as well as visions for the future, including: Financial progress, Fixing
inadequate ITS structure and re-cabling the campus,Comprehensive audit and moving on
timeline, Looking at the changing landscape of higher education, Online/changed
scheduling, Focus on non-traditional aged students, the adult market and giving credit for
prior learning, Development of shorter-term certificates, Stronger focus on community
outreach (i.e.-Project Self Sufficiency, Rotaries, School Superintendents), Enrollment
relationship models, Foundation Board participation, Payment / Drop Policy, ADP/payroll
Management, Website design, Programs such as College for Working Adults,
Return//Earn & Learn, Solar panel project, New strategic planning efforts, Middle States
Periodic Review Report (in progress. Will have a draft late spring), Shared governance
structure, Repositioning the college to focus more on career and job opportunities,
Development of career focus magazine to premier in spring, Sale of Skylanders.com for
$35k and more.
Performing Arts Club presented The Odd Couple this past weekend. The Laramie
Project is coming up in May.
Held a successful Transfer Fair on campus last week with over 40 colleges attending.
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Ladies’ Retreat is planned for April. Tom Chapin will deliver the Keynote Address.
This morning was The Breakfast of Champions where we honor scholar athletes
and their faculty mentors.
We lost a valued adjunct faculty member, Catherine Ward. She taught in our Graphic
Design program since 2008 and served as co-advisor to our Design Squad.
9.3
9.4
10.
Chairman’s Comments and Board Goals
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Chairman Smith reminded Trustees that there is a Trustee Ambassador Day on
Monday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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End of March is ACCT’s Legislative Update Meeting in New York City. Three
Trustees are attending (Mr. Gavan, Mr. Scanlan and Dr. Andrews).
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Reminded Trustees to not forget to provide their contribution to the Board of
Trustees’ $500 scholarship.

Mrs. Bain noted that the Foundation has asked Trustees to make suggestions for
potential Foundation Board members and to think about hosting breakfasts and
coffee hours to explain the college and why they are so committed to it.
The Next Meeting of the Board of Trustees Will Take Place on Tuesday March 27, 2012.
Adjournment
At 7:30 p.m. Mr. Scanlan moved to adjourn the meeting. Judge Parker seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approved:
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