SKYLINE COLLEGE CLASSIFIED COUNCIL

Minutes

Thursday, February 1, 2007

2:00-3:00 PM Room 5131

Present: Linda Allen, Barbara Daley, Donna Elliott, Sandra Hatzistratis, Linda Herda, Linda Kisich, Barbara Lamson, Chuck Leach, Felix Perez, and Kennya Zepeda. Guest: George (from the cafeteria) and Regina Stanback-Stroud.

Minutes from the January meeting were tabled until next month.

Treasurer’s Report: The balance in our account is $3,290.71, not including funds set aside for scholarships and retirement plaques. Scholarship allocation will be discussed at the next meeting.

Cafeteria issues:

• First George was pleased to announce that the Cafeteria has successfully moved into Building 6 and is up and running. He offered the facility to the Staff for special occasions. If you would like to use the kitchen, equipment, or area, give George a call or stop by to make the arrangements. He can be reached by telephone at 650-738-4246 and his fax is 650-738-7042.
• There were a few concerns raised by the Classified Staff
• The quality of food served was questioned. Some cases of stomach problems have been reported after eating in the Cafeteria. George said the old facility had old equipment and many of the complaints date back to before the move. The staff has all been trained in proper food handling and they are working hard to ensure the food is safe.
• The Health Inspector has already come to the new facility two times and has given the Cafeteria a good report.
• It was mentioned that the food has a lack of flavor. George is always trying new recipes and he hopes the food will be more satisfying as they come up with new ideas.
• It was suggested that the Facilities Dept. be contacted to take care of the garbage when it gets full.
• George will move the garbage cans around to try to better handle the garbage problem.
• Another suggestion was that a healthy choice be offered for the hot entries. It seems that the hot foods offered were a little heavy.
• It was suggested that an article be written for the Skyline View to increase business and to help improve the reputation of the Cafeteria

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Summer Schedule: Regina Stanback-Stroud was a guest speaker at the meeting to discuss the summer schedule. She handed out a report that was prepared after the last summer semester with input from the faculty and staff that were impacted by the 2 five week sessions. Students did really well and liked the offering of the 2 five week sessions. Faculty found it challenging to get all the necessary work completed in such a short time span. Staff missed their down time. It was difficult working vacations into the schedule. The summer schedule changed in an attempt to increase FTES. With the change, instead of going down, as in the previous years, there was a slight increase in the FTES.

This summer semester there will be 2 five week sessions offered again. The semester will be more organized and there will be better communication. The Class Schedule will have graphics that explain the various sessions. If you have questions contact the Division Deans or for non-Division questions, contact Regina’s office.

Diversity Training: Donna Elliott reported that she is working with Jerry Frassetti (Retired from CSM) to offer diversity training at Skyline. The training will include a film and lecture. This is still in the planning stages and no date has been set. They hope to offer the training this spring. Watch for future announcements.

Spring Basket Fundraiser: Linda Herda reports that there will be a spring basket fundraiser. She is working with Sylvia, Cass, and Sue from A&R, and Donna Elliot. The hope is to raffle 3 baskets with a spring theme. Sylvia and Cass will handle the raffle ticket distribution and collection. Sue will fill and decorate the baskets. Donna will do a flyer to advertise the fundraiser. Donations for the spring theme baskets are welcome and can be dropped off at the A&R counter. The raffle will be held towards the end of March.

MOT Event: Skyline College, San Bruno, will present the documentary “Big Enough” as part of its “Diverse-ability: Culture and Community” film festival, on Thursday, February 8th at 1 p.m. in the Main Theatre. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

EOPS: EOPS annual breakfast event will be held on Feb. 14^th, 7:30-10:00 am.

Next meeting will be Thursday, March 1, 2007, 2:00-3:00 pm in Room 5131.

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara Lamson, Secretary