Members Present: Charlene Ashburn, Mary Buchan, Frank Carbajal, Mason Door, Teresa Holguin, Barbara James, Peggy Lankford, Anita Rios, Tina Rippa, Jon Saari, Shawn Sias, Grace Wallin.

Absent:

Proxy: Dean Foster, Marcia Harris-Bourdette

I. President James called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m.

II. The Pledge was said and Roll Call was taken.

III Motion to approve the agenda was made by Senator Lankford, second by Senator Carbajal. Motion carried.

IV. The next item was the approval of minutes. Motion to approve minutes with corrections was made by Senator Buchan, second by Senator Soucy.

V. President's Report - President James expressed her thanks to Dr. Counts on behalf of the staff for the day off in July in connection with the Fourth of July holiday. President James also reported that the Pot Luck held on June 11 was well received by staff and that the staff senate would like to make this a regular item. President James indicated that raises would be reflected on the next paycheck. Classes for the first session will end today and the next session will begin on July 7. President James stated that the changes to the constitution were approved by the Board of Regents. The changes that were approved to Article VIII were the addition of the AQIP committee as a standing committee and that committee members are appointed rather than elected.

Preparations are in the works for the University-wide Convocation Day to be held on September 23. There are no classes scheduled for that day. The daycare will be open and running.

President James wanted to publicly thank staff members who attended the retirement party for Jean Springler.

VI. Treasurer's Report - Senator Holguin reported that the balance in the staff senate account is at it's new fiscal year balance of $300.00. This balance does not reflect the charge for the gift for Jean Springler.

VII. Committee Reports -

Staff Handbook - four policies approved by the policy committee and approved by the Board of Regents. They consist of the appearance and attire policy, tobacco use policy, changes in the tuition waiver wording, Grant funded personnel. Changes made by the policy committee have been sent out to staff.

Rewards & Recognition - Senator Ashburn stated that their committee is working on a sick leave recognition - For next time action requested.

Salary & Classification: Vice President Rippa reported that the next meeting will be July 8th at 2:00 pm in the JCB conference room, The topic is "clarification on the formula".

New Employee - Although the pot luck was a big success, it was expressed that new employees were not comfortable with the setup. With Senator Buchan resigning President James asked that the committee be turned over to Senator Foster. The committee will separate the orientation for new employees from other events. Need to let committee run information session for new employees.

Motion to change verbage to read "orientation meeting with committee" was made by Senator Buchan, second by Senator Lankford. Motion carried. President James will let Senator Foster know that he is the new chair.

Election Committee: With the resignation of Senator Buchan this position needs to be filled -Elections will be held in September.

AQIP Committee: Vice President Rippa reported that the committee hasn't met. The Information Station will up in the administration building for two weeks this fall, manned by Virgina Manzano with assistance from ambassadors.

VIII. New Business

Issues & Goals: Senator Lankford & Senator Ashburn will have feedback from directors by next meeting. Clerical - Senator Buchan, Senator Bourdette, Vice President Rippa, and Senator Rippa represent the clerical staff. Senator Soucy did a survey - 12 sent 3 returned. President James will review and wait for other areas to report. Maintenance Representatives Senator Sias and Senator Carbajal had a Potluck have had no feedback Representing the professional staff, Senator Holguin and Senator Saari sent e-mail to constituents other than CDC. No feedback. Senator Wallin and Senator Rios met with professional staff at the CDC. Will wait for feedback.

Senator Door and Senator Foster represent the Technical Staff- They will put together any issues and submit to President James for review.

President James stated that we want to be able to meet with constituents. We should report good & bad. Get a feel for what's working & what isn't.

Date for General Assembly - Proposed for July 14th 10:00 SMB Motion to set July 14th as date for General Assembly was made by Vice President Rippa, second by Senator Soucy, Motion passed.

Employee of Month: The employee of the month of July is Cynthia Martinez Rewards were reviewed - According to her supervisor Chris Casey, in the 8 years that Cynthia has worked in the Business Office she has been dependable,helpful and professional. She does an excellent job.

President James asked for dates for University Pot Luck - suggestions were made to have it at Old James Stadium. This could be a morale booster. The following months were tossed out as possible dates June, September,January, February.

Senator Lankford moved that Staff Senate sponsor a University Community Potluck in mid September, second by Senator Soucy. Motion carried.

Senators should be prepared to sign up and organize after 9/5 and before 9/23.

IX. Open Forum:

Status on the Associate VP for Student Affairs position - still working with committee.

Assistant Director for Admissions- interviewing of candidates has begun.

Capital Projects - replacing air and heating in Castorena Bldg. Climate control is being worked on in other buildings as well.

Construction will begin on PD/Martinez. Work on the weight room will begin after football season.

Capital Projects submitted - infrastructure, student services, and JCB to vocational.

Special Projects- Due to CHE by mid-August.

Auditors will be here July, end of September and early October.

Property that the university was working on acquiring has a lien. According to Chris Casey this is not in best interest of WNMU.

The new Basketball Coach is Mark Coleman will be on campus soon.

X. The next meeting is set for Aug 6th at 10:00 a.m. Seminar Room, SMB

XI. President James called for a motion to adjourn, Motion by Vice-President Rippa, second by Senator Lankford. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45.