December 3, 2025

DRAFT MINUTES

Called to Order:   2:02 pm

Adjourned:   3:08 pm

Location: Virtual Meeting

Chair: Neil Vickers

Present: Chris Beckermann, Elma Benavides, Tina Carver, Perry Crafton, Minnie DuPlantis, Eileen Eiden, Aaron Henry, Barbara Jorge, Jeremy Mash, Don Morris, Wajma Nasher, Kelly Torrico

Absent: Traci Allen, Jenna Cullinane Hege, Miguel DeLeon, Michael Garcia, Michelle Iskra, Mervin Jones, Laura Marmolejo

Guests: Aziz Hussaini, Donald Jackson, Susan Patino, Julie Sullivan, Aly Wang

Minutes: Catherine Namour 

Next Meeting:  February 4, 2025

I For Information/Discussion

A. Review of minutes, November 5, 2025

II. Review following Posting for Employee Comments

A. 3.1201.02 Furniture and Equipment Acquisition
(renamed "Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Management)

There were no comments received. On motion and vote, the revised rule was approved to send to the Chancellor for signature.

B. 4.1201.03 Progressive Discipline Procedures for Non-Faculty Staffing Table Employees
(renamed "Accountability Framework for Non-Faculty Employees")

4.1201.03.1 Progressive Discipline Procedures for Non-Faculty Staffing Table Employees Guideline/Procedure

• Kelly and Neil summarized the comments received from employees. The Council discussed a number of points and made additional non-substantive suggestions for refined language.

• On motion and vote, the draft revisions were approved to send to the Chancellor for signature. 

III. Proposed Drafts for Posting and Distribution

B. 7.0400.01 Use of College Facilities

7.0400.01.1 Use of Multi-Occupancy Private Spaces Guideline/Procedure (New)

• Neil provided the rationale as briefed the Council on work that has been done to add a section to the AR and create a new G/P regarding the use of bathrooms and other multi-occupancy private spaces within the District's facilities.

• Neil advised that the Chancellor will sign the documents into effect immediately to comply with new legislation [ref: Texas Senate Bill 8 (SB 8) and Texas Government Code Chapter 3002]. 

AGENDA

I For Information/Discussion

A. Review of minutes, November 5, 2025

II. Review following Posting for Employee Comments

A. 3.1201.02 Furniture and Equipment Acquisition
(renamed "Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Management)

B. 4.1201.03 Progressive Discipline Procedures for Non-Faculty Staffing Table Employees
(renamed "Accountability Framework for Non-Faculty Employees")

4.1201.03.1 Progressive Discipline Procedures for Non-Faculty Staffing Table Employees Guideline/Procedure

III. Proposed Drafts for Posting and Distribution

B. 7.0400.01 Use of College Facilities

7.0400.01.1 Use of Multi-Occupancy Private Spaces Guideline/Procedure (New)