Minutes
Regular Meeting
Cascadia Community College Board of Trustees
February 19, 2014
Cascadia Community College
18345 Campus Way N.E.
Bothell, WA 98011
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Ms. Kirstin Haugen, Dr. Julie Miller and Ms. Janet McDaniel
STAFF PRESENT
Dr. Eric Murray, Ms. Dede Gonzales, Mr. Terence Hsiao, Dr. Rosemary Sutton,
Ms. Gina Lorenz
Assistant Attorney General
Mr. Alan Smith
Student Representative
Mr. Jared Trinka
CCCFT Representative
Mr. David Shapiro
WPEA Representative
No representative was at the table.
Guests
Dr. Erik Tingelstad, Mr. Ron Wheadon, Ms. Sarah Zale, Mr. Ben Sugg, Ms. Lisa Jacobson,
Mr. Shawn Miller, Ms. Maud Steyaert, Ms. Erin Blakeney, Ms. Katie Headlee, Ms. Rebecca
Hastings, Mr. Shawn Miller, Ms. Peg Harbol, Ms. Jill Lund, Dr. David Reichgott, Mr. Chad
Higginbotham, Ms. Casey Stamper, Mr. Dave Hudson
Poetry Reading
Ms. Sarah Zale, Associate Faculty member shared a poem “Touching Strangers” -For Richard Renaldi
CALL TO ORDER
Board Vice Chair Kirstin Haugen called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 4:00 PM.
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ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Dr. Julie Miller moved and Ms. Janet McDaniel seconded the motion to accept
the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously (3-0).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Janet McDaniel moved and Dr. Julie Miller seconded the motion to
approve the January 15, 2014 regular meeting minutes, and the January 29,
2014 special meeting meetings as submitted. The motion passed
unanimously (3-0).
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Alan Smith, Assistant Attorney General asked that the letter below be read into the
minutes.
A letter written to Alex Malouf –
Dear Alex:
Last night, to my complete surprise, Cascadia’s President and Board of Trustees
presented me with a framed resolution of appreciation for my service as general legal
counsel for the College. I was overwhelmed, to say the least!
The resolution is framed along with a copy of Sonnet 126 by William Shakespeare, by
far and away my favorite poet of all time. But the centerpiece of the entire presentation
is your elegant artwork interpreting the theme of this timeless poem about youth, age
and time. I am deeply touched, Alex, by the thoughtful gift of your own time and talent.
It is especially meaningful to me that the Board’s presentation highlighted your
contribution as a Cascadia student. For above all it is the success of our students that
inspired and gives meaning to everything we do as college administrators, teachers, and
yes, even lawyers! You yourselves are the art and poetry that make it all worthwhile.
And, so I thank you, Alex, and by way of also thanking the President and Board of
Trustees, I will ask our Board Secretary to have this expression of appreciation read
into the minutes of our next Board meeting. I wish you continuing success at Cascadia
and in your future endeavors.
Sincerely,
Alan Smith
Assistant Attorney General
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
Ben Sugg, Academic Advisor and Transfer Specialist, Student Success Services, and Lisa
Jacobson, International Student Advisor, International Programs were introduced to the
Board. The Board welcomed them both and wished them great success in their
positions at Cascadia.
INFORMATION ITEM
1.
Second Quarter Financial Update
Vice President Hsiao shared the summary report with the Board. Questions surfaced
regarding the new grants listed and it was agreed that they will be addressed when we
discuss the Second Quarter Grant Approval Action Item on the agenda.
PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION ITEM
1. Veterans Services Update
Erin Blakeney, Dean for Student Success Services, presented a PowerPoint on Veterans
Services which showed the progress since 2008 when Veterans Services first became a
service area at Cascadia. She updated the Board on the ways we are now connecting
with Veterans as a result of the new Veterans Resource Center located on the lower
level of CC1. Ms. Blakeney shared the success of the open house held January 28th and
the subsequent positive responses from the Veterans themselves. The number of
Veterans attending Cascadia continues to grow, a 45% increase from winter 2013.
Dave Hudson, Veterans Navigator shared how beneficial the space is for Veterans. They
now have a place to connect with other Veterans, to share experiences and stories.
Usage of the center grows every day. On average 25 veterans come daily and use the
resources available to them. When asked what the Veterans might want from us, Dave
stated that they are happy now with the resource center…but a memorial on our side of
campus would be nice.
RECOMMENDED ACTION ITEM
1. Approval of the Ten-Year Academic Plan
The Board, having had two opportunities to review the plan and ask for clarification
when needed was agreeable moving forward with a vote to approve.
Ms. Janet McDaniel moved and Dr. Julie Miller seconded the motion to
approve the Ten-Year Plan as submitted. There was no further discussion.
The motion passed unanimously (3-0).
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2. Approval of Board Resolution 2-19-01 for Granting Emeritus Status to
Dr. David Reichgott
Ms. Janet McDaniel moved and Dr. Julie Miller seconded the motion to
approve Resolution 2-19-01 – Granting Emeritus Status to Dr. David
Reichgott. Having no further discussion, the motion passes unanimously (30).
Dr. Eric Murray read the resolution for Dr. Reichgott to those in the audience. The
Board congratulated Dr. Reichgott and asked him what his plans were when he retired.
He said he wanted to continue to teach, part-time!
3. Second Quarter Grant Approval
Mr. Terence Hsiao spoke to the two new grants received during the second quarter of
2013-20134. Dean Ron Wheadon stated that the NSF Energy Management grant was
in collaboration with South Seattle Community College.
Dr. Julie Miller moved and Ms. Janet McDaniel seconded the motion to
approve the use of these grant funds. Hearing no additional discussion, the
motion passed unanimously (3-0).
REPORTS
Student Report
CSG President Jared Trinka added a brief update of the SAC building for the Board. He
stated that now the walls are up, the student focus groups are looking at the operations
piece.
Cascadia Community College Federation of Teachers (CCCFT) Report
Mr. David Shapiro stated that the faculty agreed to how best distribute the salary funds.
He thanked the administration for giving them the opportunity to manage those funds.
He stated that he just signed off on the MOU to begin the paperwork.
Washington Public Employees Association [WPEA] Report
Not in attendance, but submitted a written report.
Chair and Individual Board Member Reports
Vice Chair Kirstin Haugen reported that tonight would be her last meeting. She
and her husband purchased a home in Seattle, and now living out of district, she
is no longer allowed to serve as a Trustee. She thanked everyone for the
opportunity and stated she will miss being on the Board. Dr. Murray sated that
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we will have a reception in her honor in May. Dr. Miller thanked Trustee Haugen for her
thorough and thoughtful analysis of the materials presented to the Board. Dr. Miller
stated that Trustee Haugen will be missed.
President’s Report
Dr. Murray reminded the Trustees that since we are currently down to three Trustees
they need to be diligent in their attendance so that recommended action items could be
moved along. Dr. Murray stated that Trustee Mendoza may not be able to attend the
April meeting – we may cancel that meeting or find a different date. This will be
discussed at the March meeting.
Dr. Murray stated that once open session was adjourned, the Board will take a 10
minute break and then convene in Executive Session.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business addressed.
ADJOURNMENT
The open meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board recessed for 10 minutes and then returned to an Executive Session for
60 minutes to discuss number 2 below:
(2) to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to
review the performance of a public employee.
ADJOURNMENT
Executive Session adjourned at 6:20 PM.
Approved and Adopted on February 19, 2014.
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Mr. Louis Mendoza, Board Chair
Attest:
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Dr. Eric Murray, President
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