March 17, 2008

Call To Order:

President Duran called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance:

Trustee Baker led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call:

Those present at roll call: President Duran, Vice President Fuschetti, Secretary/Treasurer Underwood, Trustees Baker, Henderson, Howell, Keck, Lock, Macknicki, Nigosian, and Walker. Also present were Finance Administrator David I’Anson, Administrative Clerk Crystal Garcia, and Information Systems Analyst Edward Prendez, and Legal Counsel Lisa Copeland.

1. Confirmation of Agenda:

Trustee Baker made the motion to have the agenda in the traditional order and that the public comments be at this point in time, then closed session, then open session, and then Trustee comments. A discussion ensued. The motion was seconded by Trustee Howell and failed with four (4) approved (Baker, Howell, Lock, and Underwood) and seven (7) opposed (Duran, Fuschetti, Henderson, Keck, Macknicki, Nigosian, and Walker).

2. Closed Session:

A. CLOSED SESSION – Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b) (1) – Potential Litigation re: Employee Claims of Harassment, Retaliation, Violation of District Policies and Related Claims – (3 Potential cases).

B. CLOSED SESSION – Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) - Initiation of Litigation (2 Potential cases).

C. CLOSED SESSION – Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

3. Open Session:

Returning from Closed Session Trustee Howell made the motion to initiate an investigation into allegations against District Manager Don Gomsi, conducted under the direction of the attorney from Liebert Cassidy, Whitmore, and that Don Gomsi, District Manager, be placed on administrative leave with pay during this investigation. The motion was seconded by Trustee Keck and carried unanimously. Melanie Poturica from the firm Liebert Cassidy, Whitmore commented that each member of the Board is prohibited from making any comments about what was discussed in closed session. She continued to add that it is a state law and considered a crime, misdemeanor for any Board member to discuss outside with anyone what was stated in Closed Session.

4. Public Comment:

Public comment made by Laura Passaro, Brian Passaro, Zulma Lopez, and Jeffery Garcia.

5. Trustee Comments:

Trustee Lock suggested that on the next agenda that the Board talk about a management audit.

6. Adjournment:

Trustee Henderson made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Trustee Keck and carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by President Duran at 8:44 p.m.