October 4, 2023
MINUTES
Called to Order: 1:04 pm
Adjourned: 2:30 pm
Location: Virtual Meeting
Chair: Neil Vickers
Present: Traci Allen, Donald Becker, Charity Benford, Erica Breedlove, Chris Cervini, Jenna Cullinane Hege, Larry Davis, Chris De La Ronde, Christine Hall, Tennille Harris, Bernadette Hinterlong, Jon Luckstead, Keri Moczygemba, Shari Rodriquez, Roxane Royalty, Kelly Torrico
Absent: Matthew Campbell, Youssef El-Hage, Sharrion Jenkins (interim), Molly Beth Malcolm, Deshaunta Stewart
Guests: Charlene Buckley, Jackie Burns, Alisol Martinez, Austin Wood
Minutes: Catherine Namour
Next Meeting: November 1, 2023
I For Information/Discussion
A. Review of minutes, September 6, 2023
On motion, and vote, the minutes were approved as noted.
II. Review following Posting for Employee Comments
A. 4.0503.02 Accrued Leave
4.0503.02.1 Accrued Leave Guideline/Procedure
Co-developers Alisol Martinez and Don Becker summarized the comments received from employees. During discussion, additional changes were recommended to add clarity. Alisol and Don will make the necessary revisions for review at the next meeting.
Jon Luckstead proposed that the draft also be shared with the Faculty Senate to allow additional time to respond.
B. 4.0901.01 Employee Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (no changes proposed for the AR)
4.0901.01.1 Employee Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Guideline/Procedure
On motion and vote, the revised documents were approved to send to the Chancellor for signature.
III Review of AR and G/P Adopted by the Chancellor to Meet a Timely Material Interest of ACC
A. 4.0702.01 Resolution of an Employee Complaint or Grievance
4.0702.01.1 Resolution of an Employee Complaint or Grievance Guideline/Procedure
Austin Wood and Charlene Buckley presented changes that were approved by the Chancellor on 9/20/23 and are currently published on the AR Directory website. Neil added additional information and context for the changes related to the appeals process as well as annual reporting. During discussion, Council members provided a number of comments and suggestions. Austin will further develop the drafts for review at a future meeting.
IV. Proposed Drafts for Posting and Distribution
A. 2.0400.01 Posting of Board of Trustee Meetings (proposal to rescind)
Neil presented a proposal to rescind the AR on the basis that the Board Policy (legal) already covers the content. On motion, and vote the Council approved the proposed rescission to be posted for employee comments.
AGENDA
I For Information/Discussion
A. Review of minutes, September 6, 2023
II. Review following Posting for Employee Comments
A. 4.0503.02 Accrued Leave
4.0503.02.1 Accrued Leave Guideline/Procedure
B. 4.0901.01 Employee Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (no changes proposed for the AR)
4.0901.01.1 Employee Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Guideline/Procedure
III Review of AR and G/P Adopted by the Chancellor to Meet a Timely Material Interest of ACC
A. 4.0702.01 Resolution of an Employee Complaint or Grievance
4.0702.01.1 Resolution of an Employee Complaint or Grievance Guideline/Procedure
Proposed changes were presented to the Chancellor in line with AR 2.0800.01/GP 2.0800.01.1 and were adopted accordingly, effective 9/20/23. The proposals are now being presented for shared governance review.
IV. Proposed Drafts for Posting and Distribution
A. 2.0400.01 Posting of Board of Trustee Meetings (proposal to rescind)
This AR is recommended for rescission. The content essentially restates sections of Board Policy BD, Board Meetings, and is therefore redundant.