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BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Angela Acosta-Salazar, Gary Mendez, Vicky Santana, Norma Edith García, Madeline

Shapiro, Caroline Carroll, Student Trustee

Rio Hondo Community College District REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MINUTES – August 14, 2013, 6:00 p.m.

Revised Pg. 17

Location: Rio Hondo College Board Room 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier CA 90601

Members Present: Ms. Madeline Shapiro, President Ms. Vicky Santana, Vice President

Mr. Gary Mendez, Clerk Ms. Norma E. Garcia, Member Ms. Angela Acosta-Salazar, Member Caroline Carroll, Student Trustee

Members Absent: None Staff Members: Ms. Teresa Dreyfuss, Superintendent/President

Mr. Philip Luebben, Interim Vice President, Finance & Business Dr. Kenn Pierson, Vice President, Academic Affairs Mr. Henry Gee, Vice President, Student Services

Dr. Adam Wetsman, Academic Senate President Ms. Kathy Pudelko, RHCFA President Ms. Valerie Guerrero, ASRHC President

Ms. Sandy Sandello (Recorder) I. CALL TO ORDER

A. Call to Order

Ms. Shapiro called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

B. Pledge of Allegiance

Pledge of Allegiance led by Yolanda Emerson. C. Roll Call All present. D. Approval of Minutes: June 12, 2013; June 14, 2013, July 10, 2013, July 12, 2013

201. It was moved by Ms. Santana, seconded by Mr. Mendez and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of June 12, 2013.

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202. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Santana and carried to approve the minutes of June 14, 2013. Ms. Acosta-Salazar and Student Trustee Carroll abstained due to being absent from that meeting.

203. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and carried to approve the minutes of July 10, 2013. Ms. Acosta-Salazar abstained.

204. It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried to

approve the minutes of July 12, 2013. Mr. Mendez and Ms. Acosta-Salazar abstained.

E. Open Communication for Public Comment

Dr. Wetsman addressed the Board regarding the flag pole and veterans memorial project. Mr. Robert Diaz addressed the Board on the possibility of fundraising to fund the flagpole / veterans memorial project.

F. Commendations

Classified Employee (JoAnn Alva-Almanza, Financial Aid) G. Presentations

New Web Design (Gary Van Voorhis)

II. CONSENT AGENDA

205. It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously to approve the following consent agenda: A. FINANCE & BUSINESS 1. Finance & Business Reports

a. Purchase Order Report

Approved the Purchase Order Report reviewing purchases for the preceding 60 days

b. Payroll Warrant Report

Approved the Payroll Warrant Report for the month of July, 2013.

2. Authorization for Out-of-State Travel & Conferences

Approved the following staff members and Board Members who could attend in the following educational conferences:

Angela Acosta-Salazar, Teresa Dreyfuss, Gary Mendez, and Caroline Carroll to attend the ACCT 44th Annual Leadership Congress Association of Community College Trustees Meeting in Seattle, WA on October 2-5, 2013.


Mr. Henry Gee to participate at the National Association of Student Personnel Administration in Salk Lake City, UT on November 6-9, 2013. Dr. Zolita Fisher and Ms. Cynthia Pallini to participate at the Council for Opportunity in Education 32nd Annual Conference in Chicago, IL on September 8-11, 2013.

3. Renewal of Instructional Services Agreement with the City of

Santa Fe Springs Fire Department

The Department of Public Safety recommends the renewal of an instructional services agreement for fire technology related training, which includes but is not limited to, Emergency Response, Incident Command, and Wild Land Fire Training, available to the City of Santa Fe Springs Fire Department Employees. Revenue generated from FTES will be split 70% to Rio Hondo and 30% to the City of Santa Fe Springs Fire Department. The term of this instructional services agreement is through August 31, 2014.

4. Independent Living Program (ILP) Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS-ILP)

The Foundation for California Community Colleges has extended funding

for Youth Skills Developing Training Services for the period beginning July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 in the amount of $22,500.00 to operate the program. Funding is contingent upon the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Grant Award to the Foundation for California Community Colleges. The program will assist current and emancipated foster youth, ages 16-21, in transitioning from the child welfare system into adulthood and self-sufficiency.

5. California Community College Student Mental Health (CCC SMHP) Transition Aged Foster Youth (TAFY) Project

The Foundation for California Community Colleges has awarded funding for the period beginning July 15, 2013 through June 14, 2014 in the amount of $15,000.00 to operate foster youth mental health and wellness training. Funding is contingent upon the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) Award to the Foundation for California Community Colleges. This project is designed to provide mental health and wellness training to current and former transitioning aged foster youth.

6. Grant Renewal - TRIO Student Support Services STEM Grant US

Department of Education That the Board of Trustees accept the TRiO SSS STEM grant from the US Department of Education in the amount of $202,031.00 for the 2013/2014


year and authorized the Administration to sign the appropriate Documents on behalf of the District.

7. Grant Renewal – MESA Funds for Student Success Grant

That the Board of Trustees accept the MESA Funds for Student Success Grant in the amount of $50,500.00 for the 2013/2014 year and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.

8. Grant Renewal – TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) – US

Department of Education

That the Board of Trustees accept the TRIO SSS grant from the Department of Education in the amount of $234,635.00 for the 2013-2014 Federal year and authorized the Administration to execute contracts on behalf of the District.

B. PERSONNEL

1. Academic

a. Employment

Hourly as Needed, 2013-2014

Counseling & Student Development

CAMACHO, Tammy CASTRO, Rigoberto HART, Jeremy KONG, Emmy

Math and Sciences

TORRES, Ivonne

Part-Time Fall, 2013

Arts & Cultural Programs

BUCKLEY SCHAER, Mary LEIGHTON, Lesley SCHWENKMEYER, Karen ST. MARIE, John

Behavioral & Social Sciences

FOGELMAN, Andrew MADRIGAL, Ea MAGGINETTI, Jaclyn MARTINEZ, Maria MORENO, Marisol PAKULA, Jennifer VANCE, Debra

Business

GUAN, Kathy HSU, Chiasheng HUERTA RIOS, Maria LARACUENTE, Bruce

PAXTON, Don REDINGER, Michelle SINGH, Rajiv TITEL, Marc

WEISS, Marc


Communications and Languages

CROSSMAN, Elizabeth DURFIELD, Amberly HILLER, Melanie KOGER, Michael LASSITER, Awndrea LIN, Chimin LIVANIS, Lula MARKOSSIAN, Marina MIKITA , Michael SZKLAREK, Dina TYBERG, John

Health Science & Nursing

MORENO, Jude TABB, Elizabeth

Math & Sciences

COLBY, Kathryn KOWALSKI, Victor SUARAY, Kagba

Fall Assignments, 2013 (Hourly)

ARENAS-VELLANOWETH, Vivian, Library BARBA, Benjamin, Library BEELER, Gabriel, Library BOURGAIZE, Karen, Library

CAMERON, Joan, Stud. Health Office ENRIGHT, William, Library HOVSEPIAN, Viken, Even. Coll. LANGER-JANKOVICH, A. Library OLDHAM, Carolyn, Library PEREAU, Barry, Even. Coll. SAKAMOTO, Rosario, Stud. Health. Off. SHACKLETT, Tod, Library SHERWOOD, Joy, Stud. Health Off. SINGH, Bindiya, Library SMITH, Anza, Stud. Health Office WU, Viraseni, Student Health Office

Fall Assignments, 2013 (Part time)

See attached list

Special Assignment, Summer 2013

The following faculty member will be paid a $250 stipend, to be paid out of Title V funds, for attending three technology workshops and updating her curriculum:

BROUSSEAU, Beth, Behavioral & Social Sciences

b. Family Care and Medical Leave

FUNG, Hank, full time instructor in Mathematics has requested a Family Care and Medical Leave effective August 23, 2013 through May 22, 2014

2. Management and Confidential

a. Employment, 2013-2014

Hourly-as-Needed

HERNEY, Susan, Director of Marketing & Communications, effective September 6, 2013

3. Classified

a. Employment, 2013-2014


Regular Classified

VALDES, Mario, Electrician, Facilities Services, 100%, 12 months, effective July 8, 2013

Continued Employment

The following employees will continue in the designated capacity with dedicated funding through June 30, 2014. If continued funding should not be available, 60-day notice shall be served

REYES-LUERA, Gloria, Secretary, EOPS/CARE VERDUGO, Laura, EOPS/CARE Specialist, EOPS/CARE

The following employees will continue in the designated capacity with dedicated funding through August 31, 2014. If continued funding should not be available, 60-day notice shall be served RODRIGUEZ, Gerson, Paraprofessional Tutor, TRIO/Student Support Services VALDIVIA, Eloise, Paraprofessional Tutor, TRIO/Student Support Services

Substitutes, 2013-2014

Accounting

LAU, Kim, Accounting Clerk II, Accounting, effective July 9, 2013

EOPS/CARE

FONSECA, Ana, Clerk Typist III

Facilities Services

Custodian

GUTIERREZ, Veronica MOLINA, Adriana

Grounds Maintenance Worker

VASQUEZ, Christopher

Utility Worker

VALDEZ, Juvencio VASQUEZ, Christopher

Math & Sciences

GONZALES, Kim, Instructional Asst.

b. Transfer

GOMEZ, Helia, Sr. Secretary, from Accounting to the El Monte Educational Center, effective August 6, 2013

RAMIREZ, Yolanda, Secretary, from the El Monte Educational Center


to the Math and Sciences Division, effective August 6, 2013

c. Reduction in Assignment

GILMORE, Patiste M., Research Specialist, Institutional Research & Planning to 50%, Title V funds, effective October 14, 2013

d. Retirement

ALVA, Joann, Sr. Financial Aid Assistant, Financial Aid. Her last day of employment is September 18, 2013, with her first day of retirement being September 19, 2013.

e. Family Care and Medical Leave

OROZCO, Delbia, Instructional Division Secretary in Public Safety, has requested a 12-week unpaid Family Care and Medical leave beginning approximately September 3, 2013 SERRANO, Lorraine, Accounting Technician III in Accounting, has requested a 12-week Family Care and Medical Leave to be taken intermittently beginning August 5, 2013

f. Resignation

FREEMAN, Scott, Tool Room Attendant, Career Technical Education. His last day of employment was August 12, 2013 FUKUSHIMA, Lance, Instructional Assistant-MRC, Math and Sciences. His last day of employment was July 31, 2013

NICHOLS, Gregory, Police Academy Training & Operations Specialist, Public Safety. His last day of employment was July 31, 2013

4. Unrepresented (AP 7130), 2013-2014 a. Employment

Hourly

LAC (Tutor II’s)

BARRERAS, Margali CASTRO, Hiram DIAZ, George DIAZ, Maria Del Carmen

DIP, Eduardo ENGLISH, Barry GITTLER, Henry HUIPIO, Apolinar LASSITER-CAMPOS, Shawndra LOPEZ, Michael

MACIAS, Marina MONTANEZ, Hortensia NAJARRO, Jeff PETRUZZI, Joe PLASCENCIA, Shawn ROMERO, Jose TENA, Barbara TURNBOUGH, Jonathan ZARAGOZA, Rudy

Physical Education

CANTU, Joe, Coaching Specialist


Public Safety HABERLE, Scott, Recruit Training Officer

Volunteers CORIA, Kayla, Physical Education LEE, Robert, Public Safety

MUNOZ, Marta, Counseling NAKANO, Ana, Financial Aid


C. PRESIDENT’S OFFICE 1. Ratification of Employment Contract for Superintendent/President

Approved the ratification of the employment contract for the Superintendent President as follows:

Superintendent/President: Duration of contract: 7/1/2013 to 6/30/2016 Salary: $220,000/annual Auto allowance: $7,800/annual Cell Phone allowance: $1,200/annual Business reimbursable amount: $12,000/annual

III. ACTION ITEMS

A. FINANCE AND BUSINESS 1. Consultants

206. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously to approve the following Consultants:

a. Dr. Lyla Eddington – To act as Project Coordinator for Health Workforce Development serving Los Angeles County; assist with implementation of identified activities focusing on the health care sector. Dates of service: August 15, 2013 – June


30, 2014. Payment not to exceed $60,000.00. Funded through the Deputy Sector Navigator Health Sector Grant.

b. Our Family Comes First – To coordinate, plan, implement and instruct mental wellness trainings/retreats servicing foster youth through the CA Community College Student Mental Health (CCC SMHP) Transition Aged Foster Youth (TAFY) Project Grant. Dates of service: August 15, 2013 – June 30, 2014. Payment not to exceed $3,500.00 from CCC SMHP TAFY Grant.

2. Surplus Property – AV and Computer Equipment

207. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Santana and

carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the declaration of surplus and determines that the value of the surplus property listed in the Board agenda does not exceed $5,000.00 and hereby consigns the items to The Liquidation Company for recycling and electronic waste disposal.

3. Authorization to Purchase Bus Passes from Transit Agencies –

Foothill Transit, Montebello Bus Lines, Norwalk Transit and Metro

208. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees authorize staff to purchase discount bus passes for Rio Hondo College full-time students for the 2013-2014 year not to exceed $162,187.20 from the General Fund and authorized the Administration to sign appropriate documents on behalf of the District.

4. Authorization to Enter into Agreement with El Monte Transit

209. It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and

carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees authorize staff to enter into an agreement and allocate funds not to exceed $7,500.00 from the General Fund for El Monte Transit’s Fall 2013 semester participation in the GO RIO program, and authorized the Administration to sign appropriate documents on behalf of the District.

5. Appointment or Reappointment to Rio Hondo College Citizens

Oversight Committee

210. It was moved by Ms. Santana, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees appoint or reappoint the members to the Citizens Oversight Committee. Fernando Centeno Jr., replaces Yesenia Fernandez beginning August, 2013.

6. Subscription Agreement #13-REC-58 Chancellor’s Office of the

California Community Colleges

211. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Student Trustee Carol and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees authorize staff to enter into a subscription agreement #13-REC-58 with the Chancellor’s Office


of the California Community Colleges in an amount not to exceed $3,900.00 per year for two (2) years beginning July 1, 2013 and continuing through June 30, 2015, from the General Fund and authorized the Administration to sign appropriate documents on behalf of the District.

7. Approve Student Field Placement Agreement between Trustees of

the California State University Long Beach and Rio Hondo Community College District

212. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Santana and

carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the Student Field Placement Agreement with the Trustees of the California State University Long Beach and authorized the Administration to sign appropriate documents on behalf of the District.

8. Accept Vehicle Donation – William R. Lee

213. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees accept the donation of a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue GS vehicle from William R. Lee for use and training at the Rio Hondo College Public Safety Fire Training Center and authorize consignment to an automobile recycling company after its destruction by way of our extraction training classes

9. Accept Vehicle Donation – Kia Motors

214. It was moved by Student Trustee Carroll, seconded by Ms. Santana and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees accept the donation of eighteen (18) vehicles from Kia Motors for use and training at the Rio Hondo College Public Safety Fire Training Center and authorized consignment to an automobile recycling company after their destruction by way of our extraction training classes.

10. Request for Extension of Lease Agreement of P.E. Temporary

Facilities Modular Buildings (Locker Rooms) – Mobile Modular

215. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the extension of the lease for the P.E. Temporary Facilities Modular Buildings from Mobile Modular for an additional amount of $18,864.25 not to exceed amount of $387,496.71 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to sign appropriate documents on behalf of the District.

11. Testing and Inspection Services – Approval of Increased Authorization

216. It was moved by Ms. Garcia, seconded by Ms. Santana and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve an increase for inspection and testing services outlined above in the amount of $61,500.00 not to exceed $5,129,297.06 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to


sign appropriate documents on behalf of the District.

12. Asphalt Maintenance Repairs at Parking Lot A, North Drive, Circle Drive, and Physical Education Center – Golden State Paving Company, Inc.

217. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Student Trustee Carroll and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal of $81,706.00 for asphalt repairs and re-striping at Parking Lot A, North Drive, Circle Drive, and Physical Education Center by Golden State Paving Company, Inc. to be paid from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.

13. Lock Blok Classroom Door Security – New Management, Inc.

218. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee Carroll and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase of two hundred ten (210) Lock Blok devices for not to exceed $2,283.28 from the Bond Fund and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.

14. P.E. Complex – Existing Fitness Center Mechanical Upgrade

Project – DSA Plan Check Fee

219. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve the payment of a plan check fee to the Department of the State Architect the amount of $2,450.00 for the PE Complex Existing Fitness Center Mechanical Upgrade Project from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.

15. P.E. Complex - Dance Studio Storage Equipment – JACMAR Shelving Solutions

220. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Garcia and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve JACMAR Shelving Solutions in an amount not to exceed $5,076.00 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.

16. P.E. Complex – Dance Studio Equipment – Tangram Interiors

221. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Shapiro and carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve Tangram Interiors in an amount not to exceed $3,250.98 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.

17. Revenue Agreement for Emergency Response Team Training with

the City of Commerce


222. It was moved by Student Trustee Carroll, seconded by Ms. Garcia and

carried unanimously that the Board of Trustees approve revenue agreement for emergency response team training for the City of Commerce and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District.

18. Approval and Authorization of Funding Plan – Flag Poles &

Veterans Memorial 223. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Student Trustee Carroll and

carried that the Board of Trustees approve the budget to design and construct the Flag Poles and Veteran’s Memorial project in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 from Bond Funds and authorized the Administration to execute appropriate documents on behalf of the District. Ms. Acosta-Salazar abstained.

B. PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

1. Revision of Board Policies, 2410 (Policy and Administrative Procedure), 2510 (Participation in Local Decision Making) - Final Adoption (See Attached)

224. It was moved by Mr. Mendez for purposes of discussion. It was

moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Santana and carried unanimously to amend Board Policies 2410 and 2520 as follows and return to PFC for the review process:

In BP 2410 - define constituent groups in Paragraph IV

- Include website in Paragraph VI - Include a three (3) month timeline should the

Board have revisions after first reading to return to the review process then back to the Board for final adoption

In BP 2510 - Replace shared governance with participatory

Governance - Include “10+1” legislation in paragraph II - Include a three (3) month timeline should the Board

have revisions after first reading to return to the review process then back to the Board for final adoption.

2. Wage Reclassification

225. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Santana and carried unanimously to approve the salary range for the Director of Grant Development and Management wage range be adjusted from a 48 to a 42 prior to advertising for a permanent position in the future.

3. New Job Descriptions (See Attached)

226. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Santana and carried unanimously to approve the new job description for Project / Grant


Manager based on the funds received, this position will either be paid as a range 32 or 35. Salary will be compensated at range 35 if funds received are $500,000 or more; salary will be compensated at range 32 if funds received less than $500,000.

4. Resolution in Support of AB13 – Veterans in-State Tuition (See

Attached) 227. It was moved by Mr. Mendez, seconded by Ms. Acosta-Salazar and

carried unanimously to approve the resolution in support of AB 13 – Veterans In-State Tuition as attached.

IV. INFORMATION ITEMS

1. Building Program Update

2. Accreditation Update - Academic Senate President, Adam Wetsman, updated the Board on the progress of accreditation. One item of particular note was that the ACCJC has been found out of compliance by the U.S. Department of Education and must make changes to its practices or risk losing its own accreditation. Final decisions about use of the CORE were made during the July and August ALT meetings and will be discussed in the standards meetings. Work has been ongoing with the revision to Rio Hondo’s Mission Statement and will be reviewed by constituency groups in over the next few months. A campus-wide survey on issues relating to accreditation will be developed in September and administered in October. A Flex Day presentation will be given to update the campus about progress that is being made with accreditation.

3. Career & Technical Education Two-Year Program Review Summary (See

attached) V. STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS

Board Development Reporting – No reporting made by the Board.

VI. CLOSED SESSION Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 59328-59338

Pursuant to Section 54956.9(b):

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation (3 Cases)

Pursuant to Section 54957:

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL / RELEASE

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT o Associate Dean, Academic Affairs/Public Safety o Interim Director of Student Life and Leadership

228. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Garcia and carried

unanimously to approve the appointment of Don Mason as the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs (Public Safety).


229. It was moved by Ms. Acosta-Salazar, seconded by Ms. Garcia and carried unanimously to approve the appointment of Jasmine Lopez as Interim Director of Student Life & Leadership.

Pursuant to Section 54957.6:

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency Negotiator: Teresa Dreyfuss Employee Organization: CSEA, RHCFA

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Date of Next Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 6:00 p.m.


RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AGENDA Regular Meeting, August 14, 2013, 6:00 p.m.

III. ACTION ITEM

B. PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

4. Resolution in Support of AB13 – Veterans In-State Tuition

Whereas, the passage of AB 13 would allow recently discharged, released or retired members of the armed forces to attend a California State University, University of California, or a California Community College while paying in-state tuition, even if the student is not a current resident of the state as long as she/he begins school within a year of her/his discharge.

Whereas, if AB 13 does not pass, veterans will be unable to cover

tuition-related expenses with their GI Bill and will discourage them from moving to California.

Whereas, the passage of AB 13 will attract and recruit veterans to

attend school in California. Whereas, the Rio Hondo College Board of Trustees recently took

action to include veterans as a Tier 1 high priority group in the registration process and seeks to make the enrollment process as seamless as possible for all veteran students.

Whereas, Rio Hondo College has been identified as a military-friendly

institution for 4 consecutive years and has always valued the presence of veterans on Rio Hondo College’s campus.

Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that Rio Hondo College supports the

passage of AB13, which will allow veterans to complete school without paying tuition out of pocket, thereby encouraging them to attend school in the State of California.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Trustees approve the

resolution in support of AB 13 – Veterans In-State Tuition.