MOMENT OF SILENCE

A moment of silence was observed for English professor Lee Brandon, who passed away on May 18,
2022. Lee retired in 1999 after 34 years of service as an English professor. He also taught English
part- time for 10 years for the University of La Verne in the state prison system. During his
tenure at Mt. SAC, he served as the English Department Chair and on many college committees
including Instructional Service Committee, Facilities Committee, and the English Department Class
Distribution Committee. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Brandon, with whom he was married for 61
years; his son Kelly Brandon and daughter Erin Finn.

CAMPUS LEADERSHIP REPORTS

Reports were given by Academic Senate, Classified Senate, Faculty Association, CSEA 262, CSEA 651,
and Public Affairs. Detailed reports will be reflected in the official minutes when posted online.

INTRODUCTIONS

Introduction of the following newly appointed and promoted employees:
Permanent New Hires

Classified Employees
• Wenceslao Anaya, Computer Facilities Assistant (Information Technology)
• Christopher Andrade, Coordinator, Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ACCESS)
• Marjorie Burguiere, Administrative Specialist IV (Information Technology)
• Israel Correa, Computer Facilities Assistant (Information Technology)
• Gladys Cruz, Student Services Program Specialist II (Instruction)
• Robert Gallego, Custodian I (Custodial Services)
• Rebecca Herrera, Horse Barn Technician (Agricultural Sciences)
• Sierra Jenkins-Walker, Administrative Specialist IV (Fiscal Services)
• Amanda Lomeli, Administrative Specialist I (Education for Older Adults and Adults with
Disabilities)
• Heriberto Mascota, Custodian I (Custodial Services)
• Jade Mouton, Administrative Specialist I (Instruction)
• Jasmine Mendoza, Administrative Specialist I (Bridge)
• Michael Nguyen, Information Technology Support Technician (Information Technology)
• Mohammad Othman, Computer Facilities Assistant (Information Technology)

• Jose Paredes, Locksmith (Facilities Planning and Management)
• Ramiro Pinedo Jr., Administrative Specialist I (Humanities and Social Sciences)
• Destanie Pulido, Administrative Specialist I (Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance)
• Maria Rodriguez, Project/Program Specialist (Education for Older Adults and Adults with
Disabilities)
• Valerie Tonche, Custodian I (Custodial Services)
• Harry Nakaoki, Administrative Specialist I (Human Resources)

Promotions

Classified Employees

• Amber Bound, Lead Library Technician (Library and Learning Resources)
• Patrick Escalera, Lead Grounds and Horticultural Technician (Grounds and
Transportation)
• Amy Hilliard, Early Childhood Development Specialist II (Child Development Center)
• Crystal Mejia, Administrative Specialist IV (Library and Learning Resources)

Management Employees

• Pedro Suarez, Assistant Director, Academic Technology (Information Technology)

RECOGNITION

Recognized the following retiring employee:

• Arturo Cadena, Manager, Energy Services (Energy Services), 12 years of service

INFORMATIONAL REPORT – 2024-28 FIVE-YEAR CONSTRUCTION PLAN

Gary Nellesen, Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Management, provided information about
the college’s five-year construction plan. Included in the plan are the following projects:

Building 6 Reconstruction
Reconstruct the existing Learning Technology Center (Building 6) to accommodate growth of existing
programs, departments and other shared campus resources.

Student Services North
Replace modular buildings 16E, 9D, 9G, 9F, and West Counseling A/B with a permanent new facility.
The new building will allow for growth for student services offices, meeting rooms and assembly.

Building 9B Reconstruction
对学生服务中心(9B楼)进行升级和现代化。The modernized building will
feature redesigned interior spaces and will include upgrades to technological infrastructure,
energy systems, and functional adjacencies.

Library Replacement
Construct a new Library Building to replace the existing Library/Learning Technology Center
originally built in 1963. The proposed new Library focuses growth on dedicated group and individual

reading/study rooms and will solely house Library functions. The new building offers
technologically advanced group learning spaces to support modern research and study methods.

INFORMATIONAL REPORT – FINANCIAL AID

During the 2021–2022 fiscal year, the Financial Aid office disbursed $37,879,711 in federal funds
grants (.01% increase from prior year), $15,588,005 in California College Promise Grants (10%
increase from
prior year), and $6,189,292 in Cal Grants (32% increase from prior year).

ACTION ITEMS

• Approved the Consent Calendar
• Approved Proposed Revision to Board Policy 2310 - Regular Meetings of the Board
• Approved Proposed Revision to Board Policy 2355 - Decorum
• Approved Proposed Revision to Board Policy 2720 - Communication Among Board Members
• Approved Proposed Revision to Board Policy 2725 - Board Member Compensation
• Approved Ratification of Renewal Agreement with Statewide Association of Community Colleges for
General Liability and Property Coverage Program
• Approved 2024-2028 Five-Year Construction Plan and Initial Project Proposals to the State
Chancellor's Office

DISCUSSION ITEMS

• Proposed Revision to Board Policy 6750 - Campus Traffic and Parking Regulations
• Proposed Revision to Board Policy 7400 - Travel
• Campus COVID-19 Update

INFORMATION ITEMS

• Revision to Administrative Procedure 3560 - Alcoholic Beverages
• Revision to Administrative Procedure 4010 - Academic Calendar
• Revision to Administrative Procedure 4240 - Academic Renewal
• Revision to Administrative Procedure 4285 - Credit for Prior Learning and Extra-Institutional
Learning
• Revision to Administrative Procedure 6750 - Traffic and Parking Regulations
• Revision to Administrative Procedure 7400 - Conference and Travel

TRUSTEES