March 7, 2006
Ninth Senate
Call to order
The meeting was called to
order at 4:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Senators Bautista, Bybee,
Hanson, Mewes, Ojeda, Rawson, Riggers, Sherpa, Smith. President Racich,
Vice-President Ambriz, Committees Director Bloomsburg, Associate Justice Wittman, Associate Justice
Vaughan, Associate Justice Astle.
Audience: Ernie Williams, Ron
Smith, Brandon Lytle, Pam Laird, Jimmie O’Harra, Senate Secretary Myndie
VanHorn.
Excused Absent: Media Relations
Director Rohde.
Approval of Minutes:
Motion to approve the minutes
of February 28, 2006 Senator Hanson, second Senator Rawson. 8 yes, 0 no, 1
abstention (Riggers).
Student Government Advisor
■ Ernie
Williams- Informed the Senate that mid-term grades have been posted for those
who are enrolled.
Student Activities Coordinator
■ Brandon Lytle- Tomorrow night Texas
Hold ‘Em in the SUB. Halo tourney has been postponed to 3 pm Thursday. Ping
Pong League registration due Friday.
LCSC Administration Communications
■ Ron Smith- Thanks to those who came to
the Student Fee Hearing “it was pretty uneventful.”
Executive Communications
■ President
Racich- Seconded Dr. Smith’s thoughts about it being a quiet Student Fee
Hearing.
■ Vice-President
Ambriz- Presented the budget.
■ Media
Relations- Excused absent.
■ Director
of Committees- Nothing.
Judicial Communications
■ Associate Justice Wittman- Got ballots
done. Have two more election board members. Everything going as planned.
President Racich brought up that the ballots have to be approved by the Senate
according to the bylaws. Discussion ensued as to whether there needs to be an
official vote on the ballots. Found that there does not need to be an official
vote. AJ Wittman informed the Senate that he has the ballots right now.
Motion
to amend the agenda to include the sample ballot, Senator Rawson, second
Senator Smith. Unanimous. AJ Wittman explained that there are six different
ballots and explained the concept behind the different ballots. Passed around
the ballots for Senate approval. Got Senate approval with a few corrections.
Will be submitting the ballots to Myndie for help with the printing process.
Committee Reports
Graduation: VP
Ambriz reported that he and Myndie went to the Elks last Friday for a
walk-through. Informed the Senate that the account is not doing too well
financially and informed the Senate that the Committee will possibly be coming
to the Senate for a transfer of funds.
Faculty Senate: Senator Bybee reported. The informal accreditation for the education
division was positive. They had 300 students for Pro-Tech Day which was a good
turnout. They are talking about asking the SBOE for an increase in athletic
waivers. Talked about how teachers will have more views of the classrooms on
campus, will be through Julie Crea. Talked about the Student Fee Hearings.
Discussed course fees and whether or not they are added in to the total cost of
education. Approved a few curriculum reports if you want those he has a list,
come talk to him later. Talked about changing the SCE’s (Student Course
Evaluations) due to the length and repetitive questions. Senator Hanson
reported that there is a request for proposals for outsourcing the bookstore.
Curriculum Committee: Senator Hanson reported. Met today. 7 proposals for
first reading. Second reading, 23 different proposals approved, will now go to
Faculty Senate and then go on to Administration.
Directors Council: Senator Smith reported. Bob Sobotta wanted to invite all Student
Government members to participate in the Native American Week and invite them to
the Friendship Banquet on Thursday of the week. Informed the Senate that they
are talking about changing the Hotel and Restaurant Management degree to a
Hospitality Management degree (Senator Hanson added that this will be offered
through BTS and the Academic side). Also are looking to add a Fire Management
degree. Working at trying to get an online supplemental catalog for even number
years so students won’t be lumped into a two year catalog.
Clubs and Orgs: Senator Smith reported. Met last Friday. Had a couple of guest
speakers. OELA informed the group that Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated on May
3 instead of May 5.
Old Business
None.
New Business
■ Senate Bill 06-S048: The allocation of $250
for Cesar Chavez Day. Motion to vote
Senator Hanson, second Senator Bautista. Roll call vote: 9 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstentions. Bill passed.
■ Senate Bill 06-S049: Clubs and Orgs Grant
Funding. Motion to vote Senator Sherpa, second Senator Rawson. Roll call
vote: 9 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions. Bill passed.
■ Senate Resolution 06-S008: Student Fees. Senator
Bybee passed out resolution as the resolution just came out of committee.
Motion for friendly amendment to change “Fall Session” to “Spring Session”
Second Senator Mewes. Unanimous. Motion to vote Senator Rawson, second Senator Mewes.
Roll call vote: 7 Yes, 2 No (Senators Hanson and Sherpa), 0 Abstentions.
Resolution passed.
■ Senate Resolution 06-S010: ASLCSC Support
of the D.R.E.A.M. Act.
à Motion for
friendly amendment Senator Hanson, second Senator Smith. Line 1 change “Eighth”
to “Ninth” change “Second Regular” to “Spring”. Line 10 capitalize the “s” in
Senate. Line 34 remove “e” from “or.” Line 69 capitalize State. Line 69 remove
space between hyphen and “Clark.” At the end of line 69 change the period at
the end of the sentence to a comma. Line 70 capitalize “parker.” Line 71 change
“President” to “Chair” and capitalize “Faculty.” Unanimous.
à Motion for
friendly amendment Senator Sherpa. Line 32 comma after “unfortunately.” Line 38
period after “talents.” Second Senator Smith. Unanimous.
à Motion for
friendly amendments Senator Ojeda. Line 48 spell “pursuing” correctly. Line 59
add apostrophe “s” to “College.” Second Senator Smith. Unanimous.
à Motion for
friendly amendment Senator Sherpa. Line 16 hyphen between “co” and “sponsored.”
Second Senator Hanson. Unanimous.
à Motion for
friendly amendment Senator Smith. Lines 10, 15, 20, 26, 36, 40, 45, 58, 64; change
“DREAM” to “D.R.E.A.M.” Second Senator Hanson. Unanimous.
Motion
to vote Senator Bautista, second Senator Rawson. Motion to vote as amended
(without reading the friendly amendments) Senator Hanson, second Senator Smith.
Motion to override voting, Senator Rawson, second Senator Smith.
à President Racich commended Senator Ojeda and said
that she thought this was a “wonderful resolution.” Senator Bautista commented
that she has seen people working on this in the student body. This is something
that is being “actively worked on” the campus. Senator Ojeda stated that she
wrote a letter to the Editor of the Tribune and a couple other newspapers. She
also sent a copy of that letter to Butch Otter; his response led her to believe
that he was not really familiar with the Bill. Informed the Senate that there
are certain requirements for illegal aliens to attend college. An example of
one of these requirements is that the alien wanting to attend college would
have to have lived in the
■ Senate Resolution 06-S011: Health Insurance. (Took five minute break to deal with
recorder issues missed Senator Hanson’s introduction to the Resolution)
President Racich spoke in regards to the Resolution. In the Spring Semester of
2002, Senator Redford wrote a Resolution that was very similar to this
Resolution. This was probably the most opportune time for this resolution.
Informed the Senate that she has testified in front of the SBOE at least four
times, reiterating the fact that LCSC students are against the Student Health
Insurance mandate. President Racich stated that she has spent the last 1 ½ to 2
years working on the Health Insurance issue. The Resolution that was written in
2002 was presented to the SBOE. Presenting a Resolution like this at this time
to the SBOE would not be in the best interest of the students. At this point
there is not much that can be done about the mandate. Governor Kempthorne has
made it very clear that he stands behind the mandate and there are people on
the SBOE that are promoting the mandate at his request. By sending another
Resolution to the SBOE we would be “pouring salt into an open wound.” President
Racich stated that Senator Hanson had asked about the Student Health Insurance
meetings but had only gone to one of the meetings. President Racich reiterated
the fact that she thought this would not be a good idea to present this
Resolution to the SBOE. Senator Hanson stated that a similar Resolution was
presented in 2002 and pointed out that this was four years ago. “None of the people,
who are in this room, as far as I know, were actually students much less
representing Student Government.” Added that this Resolution is not intended to
influence the SBOE it is intended to influence the upcoming elections. Stated
that he believes this is a timing issue as Governor Kempthorne will not be
seeking reelection. Does not believe that this will be a “poke in the eye” to
the SBOE. Senator Bautista spoke, but I was unable to make out what she was
saying. Senator Mewes asked why Senator Hanson had not attended the meetings if
he felt so strongly about this issue. Senator Hanson responded that the meeting
that he did attend they were just discussing levels of coverage and things of
that nature. He stated that what this Resolution is discussing is whether there
should be a mandate. Committees Director Bloomsburg asked if the 2002
Resolution still stands. Senator Bybee stated that it does until new
legislation overrides it. Discussion ensued regarding what the perception would
be of the Senate voting down the Resolution. President Racich stated that she
thought Senator Hanson did not know enough about this issue to understand the
situation. Senator Hanson stated that
Senate Information Reports
■
Myndie informed the Senate that she arranged a presentation for
“Net-centric proposal on campus.” Will be held Thursday March 9 at 3 pm in the
Media Services Training area. Information is also up on the white board. Informed
the Senate that she sent out an email to the Senate applicants asking them to
be here for the interviews on the Thursday March 9 at 5 pm.
■ Senator
Bybee reminded everyone to use the print codes for the copier appropriately.
Remember that the codes are just for Senate business. Next Tuesday we will be
meeting in CDA. Interviews will be after the Roundtable on Thursday those who
are interested in being involved in the interviews be there.
■ Senator
Riggers brought up a rumor he has been hearing. Tech students may have to have
drug screening. Diesel Tech students are taught to drive semis (class 3
vehicles) and the DOT requires drug testing. Keep your ears open about this
issue.
Audience Time
■ Justice
Vaughan reminded those that filed for the elections that they need to get their
bios and photos in to the Judicial Branch.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn Senator
Hanson, second Senator Riggers. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Myndie VanHorn
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Bill 06-S048 Roll Call Vote |
Bill 06-S049 Roll Call Vote |
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Bautista |
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Bybee |
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Bybee |
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Hanson |
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Hanson |
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Mewes |
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Ojeda |
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Ojeda |
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Rawson |
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Rawson |
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Riggers |
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Sherpa |
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Smith |
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Resolution 06-S008 Roll Call Vote |
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Bybee |
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Hanson |
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Hanson |
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Mewes |
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Ojeda |
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Rawson |
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Riggers |
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Sherpa |
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Smith |
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