May 2005
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MINUTES OF THE YC-AFT
LOCAL 4952 EXECUTIVE BOARD
May 7, 2005
I. The meeting of the executive board of Yuba College-American Federation of Teachers, Local 4952 was called to order by President Dan Salamone at 12:19 pm in Woodland, CA. Members present: Dan Salamone, Tom Marquette, Doug Harris, Jim Kitchen. Jeff Freitas of CFT was also present.
II. Motion to Approve minutes of YCAFT meetings held 3/12/05 in Williams, CA was made and seconded. Motion was passed unanimously.
III. Site Council Reports:
Clearlake – Doug reported that the Resource Center is leaving the Clearlake Campus and a discussion of use of the space was raised at site council.
Woodland – Dave was absent. No report.
Marysville – Dan reported the issue of arming campus police is being discussed and will be sent to district council. Some type of survey will be done.
IV. Financial Report:
Attached financial report by Lynda Peters was presented and discussed. Balance is about $62,000.00. Increased detail in the report compared to earlier reports was noted and appreciated by the committee. Motion to approve the report was made and seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
V. President’s Report:
Dan indicated he will check on Newsletter progress with Linda Day.
Dan also reported the issue of having designated adjunct representation on District Council will be addressed at the DC meeting 5/24/05.
VI. Academic Senate: No report
VII. Negotiations:
Jim reported negotiations are proceeding fruitfully. They are likely to be concluded with a few more meetings. Dan noted the effectiveness of Jim’s leadership in the negotiations.
VIII. New Business:
Dan raised the question of greater political involvement of the local in political issues related to adjuncts’ interests. No conclusions or specific direction was reached.
IX. Next Meeting Dates:
The Executive Committee agreed the next meeting will be on 8/13/05 at noon in Marysville.
X. Meeting was adjourned at 1:55 pm.
Respectfully Submitted by Doug Harris, Secretary