Executive Committee Meeting

Friday, February 1, 2008

Call To Order:

President Mike Duran called the meeting to order at 10:17 a.m., on February 1, 2008, in the District’s Conference Room. Those present at roll call were President Mike Duran, Vice President John Fuschetti, Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Bruce Underwood, General Manager Don Gomsi, Assistant to the General Manager Diane Glanz, and Legal Counsel Lisa Copeland.

Confirmation of Agenda:

Trustee Underwood moved to confirm the agenda as presented. Second by Trustee Fuschetti. Carried unanimously.

Approval of Minutes of December 28, 2007

Trustee Underwood moved to approve the minutes of the December 28, 2007, meeting as presented. Second by Trustee Fuschetti. Carried unanimously.

Public Comment:

None

Discussion re. Trustee Medical Benefit Options

Trustee Underwood requested that an item be included on the February 12, 2008, Board Agenda to determine the interest of the Trustees as to whether or not they wish to pursue an investigation into the legality of establishing additional Trustee benefits, and if a majority approve further investigation, to direct staff to look into the cost of hiring a benefits counselor to analyze and make a determination as to the possibilities and approaches for establishing such benefits. Second by Trustee Fuschetti. Carried.

Trustee Underwood asked that his December motion to have President Duran speak with District Legal Counsel regarding further action on this matter and to discuss the feasibility of drafting a letter to the California Attorney General to determine if District Trustees fall under the classification of District employees be tabled. Second and carried.

Review of February 12, 2008 Board, Agenda

Reviewed. Trustee Underwood asked to be placed on the February Consent Calendar for approval to attend the SDI Administration Conference in San Diego. Items regarding Trustee’s interest in additional benefits added, as well as presentations by Communication/PR firms and a new business item regarding discussion and/or approval to hire one of the presenting Communication/PR firms.

80^th Anniversary Open House

Trustee Underwood requested that should the open house event be approved at the February 12, 2008, meeting, that biology teachers from local high schools, colleges, and universities be included on the list to receive invitations.

Review Responses to RFQ for Communication Public Relations Firm

It was determined to invite the three lowest bidders to make presentations before the Board of Trustees at their February 12, 2008, meeting.

Team Reports

No updates.

Schedule Next Meeting

The next meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008.

Trustee Comments

None

Closed Session

Trustee Fuschetti moved to go into Closed Session with a second by Trustee Underwood. Carried unanimously

1. Closed Session with Legal Counsel pursuant to pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (a)

Returning from closed session, Legal Counsel Copeland stated that there were no reportable actions.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.