The
meeting was called to order at
Present: Senators Bybee, Caines, Johnson, King,
Munguia, Nicholes, Racich, Rodgers,
President
Martinez, VP Wak Wak, Mr. Williams, Mr. Lytle, Senate
Secretary Amber Hanes-Miller
Minutes:
Mr. Williams: Congratulated the senators who took part in
the MLK Diversity Panel activities
Brandon Lytle: Akin Zuie concert
tomorrow night in the SUB solarium, ski trip this Saturday to
Executive Communications:
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President Martinez: *Also
recognized those involved in the MLK panel and added that participation was up
greatly from years past, also awards were presented to Dr. Levine and Dr.
Moore. *He had been contacted by the
commencement committee and they are gearing up and would like us to provide a
soloist for the ceremonies. Senator Nicholes suggested Senator King and Senator King did not object
so it is planned tentatively for her to sing.
Dine with Dene will not take place for January, as President Martinez
was not contacted regarding Dr. Thomas’ available times. The next one will be
held in March, as there were no available times for Dr. Thomas in
February. He feels this is good as that
is the time when we get back into student fee talks. Ken Packard, President of
the non-trad club has contacted him asking if we
might fund the non-trad lunch of $300-$350 in
conjunction with Dine with Dene. He asked that the Legislature think about
that. Lastly, President Martinez
discussed the recently filed impending lawsuit against the SBOE. He has been in constant contact with ISU
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Vice-President Wak Wak: Nothing for now.
Judicial Communications: Associate Justice Oatman
said that she and Chief Justice Mosher have been discussing upcoming elections.
They have been talking about sponsoring another election, doing ice cream cones
and having shirts that say something to the effect of “hey I voted at LCSC” if
it is financially feasible. She asked for feedback.
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Committee Reports:
Senator
Nicholes reported that she had attended the faculty
senate meeting on January 13. She informed the group that there is a new
driving policy on campus regarding 15 passenger vans. Anyone that drives one is required to do
training for it. Students that want to drive the van will have to take a course
and go through training. Also, she mentioned that she learned a little about
the FSO chairperson, Mike Vernon, and his cancer treatments that will keep him
out of the office until at least summer and that the senate should perhaps send
him something.
President
Martinez gave a “pat on the back” to Senator Bybee for the success of the book
exchange.
Brandon Lytle has received
inquiries as to when the curriculum committee will hold it’s
next meeting. Senator Rodgers had no one
written down as being appointed to that committee.
Senator Bybee reported that
our losses on the book exchange due to mistakes was less than he’d thought,
about $20 and according to his calculations we had sold about $12,000 worth of
books.
Vice-President Wak Wak reported that before
Christmas break the graduation committee met and they discussed details such as
themes, locations, a trip, prizes. She is in the process of typing up minutes
and would like to know if
Senator Caines
reminded the group of the clubs and orgs committee meeting in SUB 143 on
January 21 at
Senator Nicholes
asked when we would be closing the acceptance of applications for the Senate
positions. Senator Rodgers said the process closes Friday at
Senator Rodgers reported that
following the meeting there would be another meeting to discuss the 2004-2005 Legacy
project. He also asked that the ways and means
committee meet sometime in the near future.
Old Business:
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Senate Bill 04-F-022- Senator Johnson made a motion to remove Senate
Bill 04-F-022 from the table second Senator Racich approved. Senator Rodgers moved
to amend two lines, lines 2.411 and 2.60. 2.411 is for qualifications of
meeting a cumulative gpa of
2.5 one semester of which shall be from LCSC and carrying at least 8 credits
per semester. 2.600 was for ASLCSC to
pick up the bill to bring them down here for 2 meetings, one each
semester. Senator Johnson also moved to
amend that line 2.300 second line, be changed to read “constructed” rather than
“instructed” the motion was seconded by Senator Munguia. Senator Rodgers relinquished the majority so
he could speak on the issue of amendments to lines 2.411 and 2.600. Senator Caines reported
that it has been moved by Senator Johnson and seconded by Senator Nichols to
approve the amendments of both lines 2.411 and 2.600. Vote 8 yes, passed.
Amendment to pass senate bill as amended moved by
Senator and seconded by Senator Johnson.
Passing of Senate Bill 04-F-022 8 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions. Pass unanimously.
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Senate Bill 04-F
New Business:
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Senate Bill 05-S035 Allocation of up to $1000 to pay for expenses
involved in SBOE meeting. Motion to
approve Senator Johnson, Second Senator Racich.
Vote: 8 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstentions. Bill Passed. Motion to approve amendment that allocation
will come out of the Leadership and Development account Senator Bybee, Second
Senator Johnson. Vote: 8 yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions. Amendment passed.
Discussion ensued regarding travel to SBOE Boise,
Senator Nicholes asked to approve amendment stating that
Senator Bybee be reimbursed for all travel expenses Vote: 6 Yes, 2 No. Amendment not passed.
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Senate Information Reports:
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Senator Rodgers reported that he has received 2 comment cards, with
regards to one he stated that he was not going to tell the Pathfinder what to
and not to print. The other card
inquired about a dental hygiene program and women’s softball team.
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Senators Nicholes and King have contacted
Jamie White with regards to a student section in the activity center.
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Matt Smith voiced concerns about new lack of handicapped parking with
construction. Senator Nicholes said she will look into it.
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The following Tuesday meeting will be cancelled as so many will be gone
to
Audience:
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Matt Smith,
Motion to adjourn Senator Rodgers.
Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully Submitted by: Amber Hanes-Miller