SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, May 20, 2003

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the San Joaquin Delta Community College District was held on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 5:45 p.m. Closed Session and 6:30 p.m. Public Meeting, in the Board Room, Administration 103, 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton, California.

Members Present:

Dan S. Parises, President; Anthony E. Bugarin, Vice-President; Ted Simas, Clerk; Leo Burke; Greg McCreary, Janet Rivera; Maria Elena Serna; and Jacob Lethbridge, Student Trustee

I.

Called to Order
The Board meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m. by Board President Dan S. Parises.

Recess to Closed Session
Trustee Bugarin moved and seconded by Trustee Simas to recess to Closed Session to discuss matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and 54957.6. Vote: 7/0; motion carried.

Reconvene Public Session
On voice vote, Board President Parises reconvened the meeting at 6:46 p.m. with no action to report.

Pledge of Allegiance
Trustee Serna led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Communications
1.Public Comments
Student Susan Tighe thanked the Board regarding their decision to rescind the recommendation of dismissal of the Student Activities Director. Ms. Tighe inquired about the core plan for Delta College and when that plan will be made available.

Bob Hailey informed the Board that he, along with other NAACP Presidents around the state, went to the State Capitol on Monday to lobby in support of funding for community colleges. Mr. Hailey inquired about the fundraising efforts of the college. Mr. Hailey requested an update be given on fundraising at the next meeting. Mr. Hailey inquired about the lease property across the campus on Pershing Ave. He indicated the college would save money if the contract was terminated and staff currently occupying the site, be brought back to the main campus where there is empty space available. Mr. Hailey indicated that the morale in the maintenance department is at its lowest and suggested to the Board that the supervisory/management positions in that department need to be reexamined.

Call to Order

II.

Closed Session

III.

Public Session

IV.

Pledge of Allegiance

V.

Public Comments