AFT Yuba

MINUTES OF THE YC-AFT EXECUTIVE BOARD,

August 14, 2004

I. The meeting of the executive board of Yuba College-American Federation of Teachers, Local 4952 was called to order by President Jim Kitchen at 12:06 p.m. in Williams, CA. Those present were Jim Kitchen, Dave Althausen Dan Salamone, Doug Harris. Also present was CFT Representative Jeff Frietas.

II. Minutes of the May 15, 2004 meeting were read and approved.

III. Financial Report – Jim KitchenA. Current bank balance is $42,000.

B. Reserve fund has over $5000.

IV. ‘04/’05 Budget – Jim Kitchen

The proposed budget very similar to last year, which had reduced dues/fees income of about $12,500 due to lower adjunct salary costs. Discussion followed.

Proposed budget passed unanimously as provided in agenda for this meeting.

V. President’s Report – Jim Kitchen

A. Orientation

Jim will handle Marysville adjunct orientation. Dave will handle orientation at Woodland, and Doug will handle orientation at Clear Lake. YCAFT will purchase 5 part-time parking permits to be given out by a drawing at each orientation meeting.

B. Nominating Committee

The YCAFT Executive Committee members present agreed to serve as a nominating committee for this year’s elections. Nominations were: President – Dan Salomone, Vice President – Dave Althausen, Secretary – Doug Harris, Treasurer – Lynda PetersDoug agreed to draft a letter to the membership regarding the nominations, soliciting additional nominations, and describing the election process.

VI. Academic Senate

Jim and Dave are still members. Selection is determined by Academic Senate election process, not part of AFT election system. However it is advantageous to have YCAFT provide the two adjunct senators.

VII. Contract Negotiations

A. Negotiating Committee

Jim, Dave, and Dan will serve as negotiating committee. Michael Friel, and attorney and member from Clear Lake Campus, has expressed a willingness to help review language that is up for negotiation. Current contract extension expires June 30, 2005.

B. Salaries

Current contract has state COLA-driven increase. COLA this year is 2.4%. Jim will contact the district about implementation of this increase.

C. Parity Pay

Parity for last year should be in October 2004 checks. Future year’s parity will have to be negotiated as it has been folded into the district’s general fund.C. Other Negotiation Issues

Additional seniority step for members who are at the top of the scale.

Paid office hours and facilities

Parking permit costs (if not already resolved by recent board action)

VIII. Committee Members’ Comments

Dave wants input from adjunct faculty regarding development of hiring policy for adjunct. Woodland adjunct faculty recognition is now separate from the Site Council. There was discussion about developing a policy of providing pins and recognizing adjunct with 25-30-35 years service in the district. Dan will check on number of adjunct who have served for these lengths of time.

Dan reported on ULI. It was well run and instruction was top notch. He attended the grievance training. Dates for next year are not set yet.

Doug passed.

IX. Next meeting:

September 18, 2004 in Woodland at 9:00AM.

IX. Meeting adjourned at 1:50PM.

Respectfully submitted by acting secretary Doug Harris