July 1, 2026

DRAFT MINUTES

Called to Order:   1:02 pm

Adjourned:   2:54 pm

Location: Virtual Meeting

Chair: Neil Vickers

Present: Traci Allen, Chris Beckermann, Elma Benevides, Tina Carver, Perry Crafton, Miguel DeLeon, Minnie DuPlantis, Eileen Eiden, Aaron Henry, Mervin Jones, Barbara Jorge, Laura Marmolejo, Jeremy Mash, Don Morris, Wajma Nasher

Absent: Jenna Cullinane Hege, Michael Garcia, Michelle Iskra, Kelly Torrico

Guests: Lora Delgado, Lynda Infante Huerta, Anaka Rivera, Gaye Lynn Scott, Alex Watkins

Minutes: Catherine Namour 

Next Meeting:  August 5, 2026

I For Information/Discussion

A. Review of minutes, June 3, 2026

On motion, and vote, the minutes were approved as noted.

II. Modification of an Admin Rule initiated directly by the Chancellor to meet a timely material interest of ACC

A. 4.1201.01 Staff Evaluation, Performance Excellence Program

Neil briefed the Council on a change implemented by the Chancellor in June. The Council discussed the nuances of the revision and emphasized the need for precise language to avoid misunderstanding or misinterpretation. 

HR will further develop the AR and present an updated version at a future meeting. 

III.   Review Following Posting for Employee Comments  

A. 4.0300.11   Telework

4.0300.11.1   Telework (Guideline/Procedure)

Neil summarized the comments received from employees. The Council discussed the quantity and complexity of the feedback, noting the wide range of conditions across individual areas of the college. Members suggested revisions to the language to improve clarity.

On motion, and majority vote, the AR and G/P were approved to send to the Chancellor for signature.

B. 4.0300.11.2 Telework:  Faculty Work Location and Expectations for On-Campus Presence (Guideline/Procedure)

1. Version posted for employee comments

2. Revised version for review and approval to send to the Chancellor for signature

Neil provided a summary of key comments from employees and the changes prompted by that feedback. The G/P is being added as a temporary measure to comply with the law while the ASAC develops the Full‑Time Faculty Workload AR. Gaye Lynn noted that the developers made an effort to honor the spirit of the law, while also recognizing that a literal interpretation of the statutory language may involve some complexity.

On motion, and majority vote, the G/P was approved to send to the Chancellor for signature.

AGENDA

I For Information/Discussion

A. Review of minutes, June 3, 2026

II. Modification of an Admin Rule initiated directly by the Chancellor to meet a timely material interest of ACC

A. 4.1201.01 Staff Evaluation, Performance Excellence Program

With reference to Russell's email of June 15, 2026, titled "Continuing Our Work to Strengthen Leadership, Feedback, and Employee Development",  he will sign the above draft into effect immediately. The draft will then be further developed and presented to the Council at the earliest opportunity to complete the shared governance process.

III.   Review Following Posting for Employee Comments  

A. 4.0300.11   Telework

4.0300.11.1   Telework (Guideline/Procedure)

B. 4.0300.11.2 Telework:  Faculty Work Location and Expectations for On-Campus Presence (Guideline/Procedure)

1. Version posted for employee comments

2. Revised version for review and approval to send to the Chancellor for signature

Gaye Lynn Scott has added proposed language following review of comments from employees.