February 2005
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MINUTES OF THE YC-AFT LOCAL 4952 EXECUTIVE BOARD
February 26, 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 9:07am in Marysville, CA. Those present were Dan Salamone, Dave Althausen, Tom Marquette, Doug Harris, and Linda Day. Jeff Freitas of CFT was also present.
II. Motion to Approve minutes of YCAFT meetings held 1/8/05 in Woodland, CA made and seconded. Motioned carried.
III. Financials:
Dan presented the financial report for the period ending 1/31/05. Dave and Dan expressed an interest in having regular financial statements that include year-to-date figures, itemized expenses, etc. Dan indicated he would ask Lynda Peters about inclusion of this information on financial statements as well as attending periodically to. There was a discussion of having CFT break out state federation dues from federal dues in its billing. Jeff indicted this information was available.
Motion to approve financial made and seconded. Motion carried.
IV. Site Council Reports:
Clearlake Campus - Doug reported on enrollment increases at the campus, ID badges for student workers, shift of STRS contributions in the governor’s budget from a state cost to a district expense, library and book store expansion, VTEA funding proposals, and Aromas lunch passes provided periodically by faculty to students as incentives.Woodland- Dave reported that campus beautification is still the focus. The no smoking rule still exists but has no enforcement behind it.
Marysville - Dan reported staff recognition, the basketball game and Multi-college plan are the focus of the council. Also, Dr. Harrington is considering an adjunct representative on the District Council
V. President’s Report:
Dan reported the Hawaiian Gardens workshop was well worthwhile.
VI. Academic Senate:
Dave reported the senate is focused on Student Learning Outcome development, Multi-college plan, and tenure hearings
VII. New Business:
1. Dan raised the question of officers as employees of locals. Stipends are taxable, yet this year our W-2s were not prepared by 1/31/05 as required. A discussion of utilizing a payroll contractor was held. More information will be gathered regarding cost and input from Lynda Peters before a decision is made.
2. Affiliation of full-time faculty with AFT. Linda Cushing of CFT will be asking to meet informally with Linda Staffero to broach the topic. Some members expressed concerns about the differing interests of full-time and part-time faculty, and the risk of being marginalized in negotiations. The members asked Jeff to keep us informed of any further developments and for the opportunity to have direct input if any possibility of affiliation of full-time faculty seems to develop.
VIII. Negotiations:
Only one meeting has occurred so far on 2/17/05. Ground rules and schedule of meetings were set. Sunshine letter is out. Meetings are set for March 3, 10, 17, and 31, 20005.
IX. Newsletter:
Linda Day attended primarily due to her agreement to do a YCAFT newsletter. Hopefully it will be monthly and available on the website. Linda wants ideas for columns. A Question and Answer column was one idea she presented. Another idea from the members is a column recognizing Jim Kitchen’s many years of effective leadership.
X. CFT Report:
Jeff reported concerns of the state federation concerning the state budget.
The four biggest issues are suspending prop 98 funding, privatizing part of PERS and STRS, merit pay increases instead of step raises, and 10 years required for tenure instead of the current two. Paycheck "protection" is another concern as is redistricting initiatives. Also ULI is set for Asilomar on June 30-July 5, 2005
XI. CFT/AFT Legal Defense Grants:
Dan and Jeff discussed this possibility for the members. Requests for legal defense grants from locals must be made prior to accruing legal costs. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis but the focus is on system-wide impact. Jeff reported that AFT/CFT are committed to making sure no local goes without funds to take on legitimate legal actions on behalf of bargaining unit members
XII. Next Meeting Dates:
3/12/05 noon Williams (Louie Cairos’)
4/23/05 noon Clearlake (El Grande Inn)
5/7/05 noon Woodland (Casa de Soporo)
XII. Meeting adjourned at 11:56am.
Respectfully Submitted by Doug Harris, Secretary