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Members Present

Deborah Snyder, Kristy Roberts, Karla McCann, Bert Sahlberg, Ken Clark, Rick Hill, David Taylor, Jerry Hindberg, Lance Crowe II, Shane Coley, Keith Johnson, Traci Birdsell, Kim Carey, Debi Mundell, John Bender, Diane Johnson, Mary Ruth Hassett, Jim McCracken, Petra Riggs, Pat Clyde, Margie McLaughlin, Susan Devlin, Lori Gaskill, JoAnn Cole-Hansen, Chet Herbst, Steve Bussolini, and Donna Callahan.

Read and approve minutes

Minutes from the April 15, 2005 meeting were read and approved with the revision of correcting the date from June to November 18^th for Fred Lee from Disney to be on campus to provide a customer service training.  Anyone interested in purchasing Fred Lee’s book can contact Ken Clark for ordering information.

Corrections will be made to the April 15, 2005 minutes.

Treasurer’s Report

Donna Callahan reported that $970.00 has been deposited into the PSO account through payroll deduction as of May 26, 2005.  Our expenses this year total $237.52 leaving us with a balance of $732.48.

Compensation Review Committee Discussion

Ken Clark suggested the Compensation Review Committee begin meeting on a monthly basis this fall.  Some items for review and discussion include:  The HAY Compensation, CUPA, and salary equity and compression issues.  The Compensation Review Committee and the Workplace Enrichment Committee will be combined into one committee and will be renamed.  Lori Gaskill will chair this committee.

Discussion on Committees for Next Year

PSO has two standing committees – the Grievance Committee and the Election Committee.

Petra Riggs offered to serve on the Winter Revels Committee.  The holiday party is scheduled for Friday, December 2, 2005.

The Hiring Committee - Lori Gaskill reported that the hiring policy is in draft form.  The final proposal should be ready by fall.

Ken Clark suggested a new committee be formed to decide and plan how best to use PSO funds. 

The Grievance Committee will need to elect new officers.

Schedule for next year

The new PSO Officers along with the current PSO Officers will meet and prepare a schedule of meeting dates for next fiscal year.  We changed the By-Laws this year so PSO can meet more often or as needed.

Schedule PSO meetings for next year.

Introduction of New Members

Rick Hall, Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services was introduced.  Welcome to PSO!

Celeste McCormick, IT Programmer and Gloria Haegelin, Health Services Coordinator were not in attendance, but are two new professional staff employees.  Welcome!

Chet Herbst suggested that PSO should make a quick pitch about PSO at the new staff orientation this fall.

Books for Troops

Keith Johnson reported that PSO provided some financial support for advertising the Books for Troops efforts.  The second shipment of books occurred last week.  Three more shipments are planned.  The cost of shipping is a concern.  Donations are welcome. 

Consulting

Ron Smith reported that employees working as contractors or consultants at LCSC, and paid by LCSC in addition to their normal jobs, need to be paid on PA forms.  Ron is interested in upholding the recommendations of the state of Idaho:  (1) that jobs must be put out to bid; (2) that there be no conflict of interest, and (3) that contractors who are also LCSC employees be paid on a personnel action form.  LCSC is not concerned with the work LCSC employees do on their own time.

Exchange of Gavel

Ryan Gill presented a plaque to Ken Clark for his exemplary services to PSO this year.  Ken highlighted some of the PSO accomplishments this year, which included setting up the payroll deduction account, summer flex hours, and winter break.  Ken Clark handed the gavel to Ryan.  Ryan stated that compensation is the #1 priority for next year. 

Meeting Adjourned

1:25 p.m.  Next meeting will be announced at a later date.