BOARD MEETING MinutesLos Angeles Southwest College

Cox Building Annex President’s Conference RoomJanuary 20, 2015

Call to OrderMeeting was called to order by Chairman Gene Hale at 6:10PM

IntroductionsIn attendance were: Gene Hale, David Ford, Gina Perez Seals, James Burks, Dr. Sandra Cox, Charles Flemings, Malik Levy, Dr. Earnestine Thomas-Robertson, Richard Wang, Karim Webb, Dr. Linda Rose and by phone, Atty, Angela Reddock-Wright, Marva Smith Battle-Bey, and Harold Dickens. Also attending the meeting were Atty. James Walthern of Arnold & Porter, LLP and LaMont Jackson, Student Trustee to the LACCD Board of Trustees

Meeting Minutes Motion to approve the Minutes by Dr. Thomas-Robertson and Seconded by Karim Webb. There

were no additions or corrections.

Chair’s Report Board Member Dues – Chairman Hale reminded the board members of their responsibility and

asked them to contact the ED with a plan to pay their 2014 – 2015 dues. Chair Announcement – Chairman Hale announced his resignation from the office of Chairman.

He explained that he had recently accepted the Governor’s Appointment and that he did not believe he had enough quality time to dedicate to serving as chairman. He announced that he had spoken with Karim about stepping into the role and that he was confident that Karim would be a hard working dedicated chairman with the Board’s support. It was moved by Harold Dickens and seconded by James Burks, to accept Gene’s resignation and elect Karim Webb Chairman. Discussion: Dr. Thomas-Robertson suggested that protocols be developed to address what should happen when a board officer resigns. Mrs. Battle-Bey suggested that a High Commendation be given to Gene and made part of the Permanent Board record for his excellence in service as Board Chairman. Approved unanimously.

President’s Report The President reported that enrollment was expected to be down, close to 4500 students for

the Spring semester. Demolition on the campus is complete and the planning with the user’s group for the New School of Math & Sciences will begin within the next few months. President Rose handed out a list of 12 funding priorities for the College. At the top was Veterans, 160 student veterans on campus, then need more space. The Health Center is selected to move to the Lakin Center to provide some additional space for the Veterans center to expand.

Our Mission… is to provide resources for initiatives, programs and scholarships directly benefiting LASC students, faculty, and staff, while committed to making higher education attainable.

Our Vision… is to support LASCs mission of student success, lifelong learning, and enriching the lives of its diverse community.

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Additionally, a Food Pantry is needed on campus. She is changing the commencement, it will be for degree earners and scholars. A separate ceremony will be held for certificate earners.

Dave Ford suggested speaking with Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas about possible funding for the Veterans Center. LaMont Jackson mentioned organizations like US Vets and that he would talk with the person at Trade Tech who also works at USC.

James Burks asked about the Arts Agenda with the opening of the new Theatre and the looming 50th Anniversary recognition of the Watts Rebellion, what was planned?

President Rose indicated that the Inagural event had not been planned, that a event coordinator job decription was being developed, to facilitate access and insure that the College was benefitting from the use of all facilities.

Chairman Webb said that he sees it as the responsibility of every board member to work towards the objectives of the board and measure our effectiveness. He asked the President to add some cost numbers to the list she provided and that way the Board would have a target to work towards.

President Rose shared that West LA College had been selected to pilot the Baccalaurete program within the LACCD.

Dave Ford asked could Southwest get in the BS degree program space President Rose suggested that Environmental Science is an area Southwest could move towards

a BS degree along with Allied Health. LaMont Jackson – asked if the ELAC Satilite campus in South Gate was pulling tudents from

Southwest Dr. Cox suggested that we compete for those students since no other school was respecting

boarders

Treasure’s Report Account Balance – The ED informed the board that a complete finance report was not available.

The complete report would be made at the February meeting. Richard Wang indicated that a complete report had not been provided since June. ED indicated that he was working with the accountant to resolve the difference in the chart of

accounts, the budget approved in October was more detailed and caused a change in the COA and that while they were working on back tracking the discrepancy the account indicated she was unable to produce the financials.

Director’s Report Audit Update – The ED shared that the additional information requested by the auditor had

been provided, that a physical inspection of 30 items would be scheduled in February to complete the audit. The Auditor indicated that the change in administration had caused their desire to conduct a more thorough review.

Fund Development Activitiesi. Grant Development Activities – Following conversations with AT&T, Union Bank, US

Bank and Comcast, site visits were requested and are being arranged. The ED also provided a list of the targets developed by he and the grant writer and asked the Board to identify any relationships they may have with the organizations that could lead to making an ask.

Our Mission… is to provide resources for initiatives, programs and scholarships directly benefiting LASC students, faculty, and staff, while committed to making higher education attainable.

Our Vision… is to support LASCs mission of student success, lifelong learning, and enriching the lives of its diverse community.

ii. 50th Anniversary Plan – A fund development plan tied to the LASC 50th Anniversary was distributed and will be discussed at the next meeting.

Committee Reports Governance – Public Counsel Update – Angela Reddock-Wright thanked Dr. Cox for suggesting

Public Counsel, she introduced Attorney Jim Walther and gave an overview of his assignment, Review our Corporate Documents, Filings, assist with updating the bylaws and corporate name.

Attorney Walther indicated that he found no issues with what he had seen thus far and that he believed from his impression at our meeting that we had good board participation.

Dr. Thomas-Robertson suggested that a timeline for the Public Counsel review be developed due to the critical nature of the issues under review.

Marva Smith Battle-Bey suggested that a timeline and scope of work be developed and echoed the thoughts of Dr. Thomas-Robertson relative to the critical nature of this effort that we be governed by a timeline.

Committee Meetings – Charles Fleming indicated that the Campus and Community Relations committee would meet at the end of the month. James Burks indicated that the Events Committee would meet within the month as well, that prior to the holiday break he had arranged for a event production company to come and meet with the ED and tour the facility, they are now preparing a proposal for a fundraiser for the foundation consideration.

Old Business Gene Hale asked that we commit and use the Action Report as a means to track progress. That

request or actions suggested by Board Members go on the report and be reported at the next board meeting. The ED was directed to make it happen.

New Business Dr. Thomas-Robertson passed out and explained briefly a four part document that makes the

case of the value of archives. That the LASC Archives are and will be the record of our efforts and accomplishments. She asked the board to support the development of an institutional archive and the locating of the archive in a prominent place.

The Kinsey Collection – ED Tabor indicated that he had a conversation with Bernard Kinsey about his collection being on display in the Library and a gala fundraiser – the discussion would be taken up in the Events Committee

Board Comment Mrs. Reddock-Wright announced and explained her resignation from the board, indicating that

she would complete her work with Public Counsel and the employee onboarding function. She offered to help find a replacement board member.

Adjournment – 7:55PM

Our Mission… is to provide resources for initiatives, programs and scholarships directly benefiting LASC students, faculty, and staff, while committed to making higher education attainable.

Our Vision… is to support LASCs mission of student success, lifelong learning, and enriching the lives of its diverse community.