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BOARD TO HOLD UNSCHEDULED ALL DAY MEETING OF SOME SORT MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Not on published schedule and no information about meeting yet available; Guess it’s on Prescott Campus at the Rock House and will begin at 9 a.m. 

The Yavapai Community College District Governing Board will hold a meeting Monday, November 14, at the Rock House on the Prescott Campus.  The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. The address is 1100 E. Sheldon Drive, Prescott, Az. 86301.

Although the Board has not posted the meeting  on its website, the event date, time and place  is based on reasonably reliable information obtained by the Blog.  

If you are curious about the meeting, watch for a posting of an agenda on the Governing Board website sometime late this week; most likely Friday or Saturday. It should also confirm the information the Blog has been able to obtain about the meeting’s time and place.

It is doubtful there will be an Open Call to the public for this type of meeting but double check the agenda.  

Under Arizona law, the public has a right to attend, listen, tape record, or videotape these meetings. The public may not disrupt, but may speak during the call to the public if  the call is listed on the agenda. See Ariz. Att’y Gen. Op. No. I78-001.

There will likely be no live streaming of the meeting by the College, a taxpayer supported institution. It prefers to make it as difficult as possible for the public to accurately know what it and the Board discuss during these meetings.  There also will likely be no video record kept. Once again, the reason for this is to make it as difficult as possible for the public to know precisely what transpires at these types of meetings unless they appear with their own recording equipment.

 

AFTER AN ALMOST FOUR MONTH HIATUS, GOVERNING BOARD TO HOLD STUDY SESSION AND BUSINESS MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2022, AT ROCK HOUSE ON PRESCOTT CAMPUS

The meetings begin at 1 p.m. and are scheduled to end by 4:00 p.m.

The Yavapai Community College District Governing Board will hold a study session and  General meeting on Tuesday, September 27 beginning at one p.m.   The study session was listed by the Community College as running from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. while the business meeting is scheduled for 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Rock House on the Prescott Campus. The address is 1100 E. Sheldon Drive, Prescott, Az. 86301.

There is an Open Call to the public scheduled for shortly after 1 p.m.  Members of the Governing Board are not supposed to discuss or take legal action on matters raised during an Open Call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action.

A citizen wishing to address the Board should complete a “Request to Speak” form, and give it to the Recording Secretary at the meeting site. Unfortunately, there is no accommodation for persons viewing the meeting on-line to similarly address the Board if the meeting is broadcast live on YouTube.  The speaker at the Rock House should be prepared to limit his or her remarks to the designated time (usually three minutes).

Under Arizona law, the public has a right to attend, listen, tape record, or videotape these meetings. The public may not disrupt, but may speak during the call to the public at the beginning of this meeting if the call is on the agenda. See Ariz. Att’y Gen. Op. No. I78-001.

Although there is no mention of this on the Governing Board website, it is usually possible to view the meeting live via YouTube by searching for Yavapai College.

YAVAPAI COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL ON-LINE MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 BEGINNING AT 3 P.M.

Meeting may be viewed on YouTube; issue for discussion is the College’s Aviation Program differential tuition

Yavapai Community College will hold a special District Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, beginning at 3 p.m.  The entire meeting will be held online, and you may view the session on YouTube.  (See insert below for YouTube address.)

The topic is “Yavapai College Aviation Program differential tuition.”  Nothing more is known about the meeting.

VERDE CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE TO BE HELD SATURDAY, APRIL 30

Hours from 9:30 a.m. to noon

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 30 ON VERDE CAMPUS

The Yavapai Community College Verde Valley Campus will hold an open House on Saturday, April 30th  from 9:30 a.m. to noon.  The campus is located in Clarkdale, Arizona at 601 West Black Hills.

Those attending the Open House may tour facilities, seek assistance with registration, financial aid, and academic advising. They can also learn about the various programs on the campus, from construction, HVAC technician, and plumbing to nursing, art, winemaking during the Open House.

“At our open house, we’re excited to assist people with fall registration.” Said Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, Diana Dowling. “We will be showcasing and answering questions about our Verde programs, and we’ll also be doing campus tours, giving away YC branded items, and helping students register for the upcoming fall semester.” 

Visitors will also have the opportunity to take part in scholarship giveaways during the open house.

Source:   Yavapai Community College press release by Tim Diesch dated April 21, 2022

YAVAPAI COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD TO MEET AT 1:00 P.M. TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022, AT 1 P.M. AT THE ROCK HOUSE ON THE PRESCOTT CAMPUS

Rock House is located at 1100 E. Sheldon Drive, Prescott, Az. 86301

The Yavapai Community College District Governing Board will hold its monthly General Open Public Meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at one P.M.   The meeting will be held at the Rock House on the Prescott Campus. The address is 1100 E. Sheldon Drive, Prescott, Az. 86301.

There is an Open Call to the public, which is scheduled for the opening minutes of the meeting.

 Members of the Governing Board are not supposed to discuss or take legal action on matters raised during an Open Call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action.

A citizen wishing to address the Board should complete a “Request to Speak” form, and give it to the Recording Secretary. The speaker should be prepared to limit his or her remarks to the designated time (usually three minutes).

Under Arizona law, the public has a right to attend, listen, tape record, or videotape these meetings. The public may not disrupt, but may speak during the call to the public at the beginning of this meeting if the call is on the agenda. See Ariz. Att’y Gen. Op. No. I78-001.

The Governing Board no longer publishes a “full agenda”  for the afternoon  meeting. Rather, it posts what is calls an “Agenda Summary.”  For your convenience, the Blog has posted the “Agenda Summary” that was posted earlier this week.  

It is also usually possible to view the meeting live via YouTube.

AGENDA

[BLOG NOTE.  REFERENCE TO ATTACHED DOCUMENTS IS IN ERROR.  THE COLLEGE DOES NOT ATTACH DOCUMENTS ANY MORE WHEN IT PUBLISHES ITS ON-LINE AGENDA. APPARENTLY PREFERS THAT ON-LINE READERS GUESS AT WHAT IS IN THEM.]

1. General Functions: Procedural

a. Call to Order {Time: 1}

b. Pledge of Allegiance {Time: 1}

c. Adoption of Agenda -DECISION {Time: 1}

2. Study Session

a. Open Call – INFORMATION {Time: 10}

b. Arizona Auditor General Report- INFORMATION -Mr. Frank D’Angelo, Director of Business Services & Controller (Attached) {Time:10}
David Glennon, Financial Audit Manager
Donna Miller, Director, Financial Audit Division Lindsey Perry, Auditor General

c. President’s Reports – Dr. Lisa Rhine – INFORMATION {Time: 60}

i. Presidents Report on Board Policy 101 College Priorities -Dr. Diane Ryan, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Rodney Jenkins, Vice President of Student Development and Community Affairs. (Attached) {Time: 30}
ii. College Council – Dr. Diane Ryan, Dr. Emily Weinacker, and Mr. Rodney Jenkins

1. Faculty Senate -Dr. Karen Palmer (Attached)

2. Staff Association -Katherine Anderson (Attached)
3. Student Government Association -Jamie Oltersdorf, YCSGA Online Senator (Attached)

iii. Yavapai College Legislative Report -Mr. Rodney Jenkins (Attached)
iv. Budget to Actual Monthly Report and Cash Reserves Monthly Report
(Attached)

d. 2022-2023 Yavapai College Preliminary Budget -Dr. Clint Ewell, Vice President of Finance, INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (Attached) {Time:120}

3. Board Business

a. Consent Agenda – DECISION {Time: 5}

i. Board Regular Meeting Minutes -Tuesday, March 22, 2022 (Attached)
ii. Receipt of Report on Revenues and Expenditures for February 2022
(Attached) \
iii. Intergovernmental Agreement with Charter Schools for 2022-2024 Academic Year (Attached)
iv. Intergovernmental Agreement with School District for 2022-2024 Academic School Year (Attached)
v. Intergovernmental Agreement with School District with Computer Network Technologies 2022-2024 Academic Year (Attached)
vi. Acceptance of President’s Report on Board Policy 101 College Priorities

b. Report on Board Self-Assessment- Board Chair McCasland, INFORMATION, DISCUSSION, AND DECISION {Time: lO}

c. 2022-2023 Yavapai College District Governing Board Schedule, Board Chair McCasland, INFORMATION, DISCUSSION, AND DECISION {Time 10}

i. 2022-2023 Board Policy Review/Edit Schedule (Attached)
ii. 2022-2023 District Governing Board Calendar Meeting Dates (Attached)

4. Study Session- Continued

a. Board Liaisons’ Reports – INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION {Time: lO} 

i. Board Spokesperson -Board Chair McCasland
ii. Arizona Association of Community College Trustee (AACCT) -Board Chair McCasland
iii. Yavapai College Foundation -Board Chair McCasland

b. Dates and Time of Future Meetings and Events – INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION {Time: 5}

i. 2021-2022 Dates, Times, and Places of Future Board Meetings, Workshops, and Retreats (Attached)
ii. 2021-2022 Dates, Times, and Places of Future College Events (Attached)
iii. 2021-2022 Dates, Times, and Places of Future National, State, and Local Conferences (Attached)

5. Adjournment of Board Regular Meeting: Procedural – DECISION {Time: 1}

YAVAPAI COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD TO MEET AT 1:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022, AT 1 P.M. AT THE SEDONA CENTER

Agenda to be posted on Governing Board website

The Yavapai Community College District Governing Board will hold its monthly General Open Public Meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at one P.M.   The meeting will be held at the Community College’s Sedona Center, which is located at 4215 Arts Village Drive, Sedona.

There is usually an Open Call to the public but check agenda when it is posted. Members of the Governing Board are not supposed to discuss or take legal action on matters raised during an Open Call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. A citizen wishing to address the Board should complete a “Request to Speak” form, and give it to the Recording Secretary. The speaker should be prepared to limit his or her remarks to the designated time (usually three minutes).

Under Arizona law, the public has a right to attend, listen, tape record, or videotape these meetings. The public may not disrupt, but may speak during the call to the public at the beginning of this meeting if the call is on the agenda. See Ariz. Att’y Gen. Op. No. I78-001.

The full agenda for the afternoon  meeting can be found on the Community College web site when it is eventually posted.  To find out if it has been posted, click here.

LIMITED DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR EAST-COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT OVER THE NEXT DECADE TO BE ROLLED OUT AT INVITATION ONLY POLITICAL PERSUASION MEETING THIS TUESDAY IN SEDONA

Sedona Council noted date conflict to College officials on January 25  because of regularly scheduled Council meeting but College did not change date 

Yavapai Community College’s Prescott based administrators and the College’s west-side dominated Governing Board will celebrate a half century of extraordinary tight control over development in Sedona/Verde Valley when it holds an invitation only meeting in Sedona on Tuesday, March  22 at 5:00 p.m.  with local politicos. (Subject to secret change.)

At that meeting, it is anticipated  that the Community College and its consultants will  spend most of the time heavily politically selling  a story to the locals about the limited educational development plan they are moving toward for Sedona/Verde Valley over the next decade.  Because of a lack of east-side control over community college development, there is little, if anything, the local politicos can do but politely sit and listen.

The exact time the meeting starts and who was invited remains a secret from the general public.  According to information provided the Blog, this is a private meeting and the public is not invited.

The meeting with local officials first came to light at a session of the Sedona City Council on January 25 when the Community College officials were presenting an update.  At that time Sedona officials noted the March 22 conflicted with the normal Tuesday session of the Sedona City Council, which begins at 4:30 p.m.  Community College officials promised to give the information about to the Prescott administrators. (See video clip.)  The conflict with the Sedona City Council meeting did not persuade the College to change the date.

 

YAVAPAI COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOLD SECOND ROUND OF MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONE-HOUR PUBLIC FORUMS IN PRESCOTT AND THE VERDE VALLEY ON VALENTINE’S DAY (FEB 14)

The forum in the Verde Valley is scheduled for  the Verde Campus in Building “M,” Room 137 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. | This is second round of forums as the first forums were held December 6 and 7

Yavapai Community College has announced that it will spend one hour on Monday,  February 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at an open forum on the Verde Campus, Building “M,” Room 137. The purpose of a second forum appears to be  essentially the same as the first. According to the Community College’s announcement on is web page, the second forum on February 14 will be used:

 “to help guide the next eight years of capital investments for college facilities. The Campus Master Plan will incorporate the College’s Strategic Plan to determine where and when to invest resources at the campuses and centers to either upgrade, enhance, or construct infrastructure to support academic facilities and support resources and/or create student engagement and activity areas, community common spaces, improve campus and center aesthetics, among others.”

Recall that the first public forum on the Master Plan was  held on the Verde Campus on December 6, 2021. There was a good turn-out for that meeting with citizens  from Sedona and the Verde Valley in attendance. It included Sedona’s mayor, former mayor,  vice mayor and members of the local town and city councils. There were also a few faculty from the Verde Campus.  

In general, the citizens at the first forum  expressed a strong need for development in Sedona and the Verde Campus over the next decade that included faculty/student on-campus housing, enhanced and expanded Career and Technical Education facilities, an enhanced and expanded vineyard and viticulture program, an expanded  and improved  culinary facility at the  Sedona Center, and continued support and expansion of the Allied Health programs. They also encouraged the College to consider adding  programs that are not included on the east side of the County such as music and theatre.

There were concerns expressed from some of the citizens at the first forum in December about the composition of the present sixteen-member development planning steering committee. This committee is heavily balanced in favor of the west side of the County.  It  consists of fourteen persons from Prescott and only two from the Verde Valley.

There were also expressions of concern at the first forum among some that ten years ago the same planning team used back then was hired once again to plan future development. The last time the Community College created a development plan it ended up with a  $103.5 million dollar plan with over 95% of development focused on the west side of the County along with the possible closing of the Sedona Center. There were hopeful expressions during the first forum in December of this year that a ten-year(or eight-year) plan created in  2022  would not yield such an incredibly uneven and unfair  result.

Recall that a decade ago east side residents also spoke to the same  planning group that was once again hired to do Community College development planning.  Those east side voices made  no dent in the decision to allocate virtually all major development to the west side of the County and to shutter programs and support staff on the east side of the County.

It should be remembered that Sedona/Verde Valley residents have been politically fighting the  $103.5 development plan ever since with occasional but grudging success it was approved by the Governing Board 4-1 back in December 2013.   It was hoped that with a new administration there would  be a serious effort to begin diverting  millions of dollars to  the east side to seriously develop educational opportunities there.

It will be challenging, of course, to make up for the decades the east side has been virtually ignored in terms of serious development by the Community College.  The history of the College is that for over 50 years serious development and funding have been poured into the west side of the County  where the result is a heavily financed small college or university-like institution.

The discussion in the first forum was directed by a member of the Smith Group consulting organization. The moderator at that forum ran out of time to respond to a wide variety of citizen questions. 

YAVAPAI COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD TO HOLD BOARD ELECTIONS AND WORKSHOP FRIDAY, JANUARY 28

Meeting scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the Prescott Valley Campus (but always check College web page in case of change)

The Yavapai Community College District Governing Board will hold its Board elections and a workshop on January 28.  The meeting is scheduled to be held at the Prescott Valley Campus beginning at 9.a.m. 

The Board has not held a general meeting since November 9, 2021.   Please check the Governing Board web page for the agenda for the January 28 meeting when it is published later this week. Because of COVID-19, the workshop may be steamed on the Community College’s website. 

YAVAPAI COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD WORKSHOP TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021, 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Career and Technical Education Center, 220 Ruger Road, Prescott, AZ 86301 | Because of Covid, attendance by public will be online only

The Yavapai College District Governing Board will hold a Workshop one Tuesday, November 16, 2021  from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Career and Technical Education Center,  220 Ruger Road,  Prescott, AZ 86301.  Because of concerns over the increase in Covid-19, the public may attend the workshop meeting online only via YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/YavapaiCollege. There will be no Call to the Public on the agenda for this Workshop meeting.