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Associated Students of Cerritos College
                               Regular Senate Meeting
                                           Minutes
                                 Wednesday, February 24, 2021
                                          2:00 PM
                                      Zoom Conference
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I. Organizational Items
       I.01 Call to Order
       Vice President (VP) Avila called the meeting to order at 2:08pm.

       I.02 Roll Call
              I.02a Present (11):             Senators Avila, Criollo, Gutierrez, Hernandez,
                                              Marquez, Mclaughlin, Medrano, Orellana, Perez,
                                              Ramos, Rodriguez, Rotondo. Advisors Madueno &
                                              Miller.
               I.02b Excused Absent (1):      Senator Uraizee.
               I.02c Non-Excused Absent
               I.02d Tardy (2):               Senators Guerra and Montes De Oca.

       I.03 Approval of Minutes
       Senator Marquez moves to approve the February 17, 2021 minutes as amended, seconded
       by Senator Ramos. No objections, motion passes.
              Senator Marquez moves to amend the minutes to strike Senator Rodriguez from
              Non-Excused Absent, and insert under Excused Absent, seconded by Senator
              Hernandez. No objections, motion passes.

       I.04 Approval of Agenda
       Senator Hernandez moves to strike “February” three times from item VI and insert
       “March”, seconded by Senator Rodriguez. No objections, motion passes.

       Senator Hernandez moves to approve the agenda with amendments, seconded by Senator
       Ramos. No objections, motion passes.

II. Public Forum
       This time is reserved for members of the public who wish to address the Associated
Students of Cerritos College Senate on issues of concerns, public comment, future events,
fundraisers, and any topic relating to Cerritos College and their constituents. A limit of three (3)
minutes per speaker and nine (9) minutes per topic will be enforced. This is not a time for

discussion by the ASCC Senate; however, the vice president or senators may respond to specific
questions and concerns made by the public.

Bruce Twersky – App Builder U

III. New Business

       IV.01 Spring 2021 Awards Committee Senate Representatives, Information and
       Action Items, 15 minutes.
       The Senate will be informed on information related to the 2021 Spring Awards, and act
       on appointing three (3) members to the committee.

       Friday, March 5th at 3:30pm is the first meeting, the next meetings are scheduled at the
       first meeting (determined as a group). About 4 meetings spread over two months,
       possible total of 8 hours. Requires reviewing award criteria, and ranking each submitted
       application/nomination. Amna Jara is the advisor of the committee.

       It is important that the committee (and all SG members!) encourage people to apply
       and/or nominate folks for the awards. Many are scholarships.

       Nominations:
       - Senator Medrano
       - Senator Rodriguez
       - Senator Ramos
       - Senator Marquez
       - Senator Guerra (declined nomination with gratitude)

       Senator Ramos moves to extend time by 5 minutes, seconded by Senator Guerra. No
       objections, motion passes.

       Voting – each Senator may vote for three (3) individuals.
              o Senator Medrano (11): Avila, Guerra, Gutierrez, Hernandez, Marquez,
                  Mclaughlin, Medrano, Perez, Ramos, Rodriguez, Rotondo.
              o Senator Rodriguez (7): Avila, Criollo, Guerra, Gutierrez, Orellana, Rodriguez,
                  Rotondo.
              o Senator Ramos (9): Criollo, Hernandez, Marquez, Mclaughlin, Medrano,
                  Orellana, Perez, Ramos, Rotondo.
              o Senator Marquez (12): Avila, Criollo, Guerra, Gutierrez, Hernandez,
                  Marquez, Mclaughlin, Medrano, Orellana, Perez, Ramos, Rodriguez.

       The three Senators on the Spring 2021 Awards Committee will be Senators Medrano,
       Ramos, and Marquez.

IV.02 ASCC Constitution and Bylaw Revision Task Force Report, Information and
       Discussion Item, 30 Minutes.
       The ASCC Senate will receive a report presented by Vice President Avila progress of the
       ASCC Constitution and Bylaw Revision Task Force.

       Discussion
   •   If anyone has suggestions with additional detail you can also email
       cerritosstudentgov@cerritos.edu.
   •   Suggest to also consider structure at universities (UC, elite, etc.).
           o Mainly looking at CCC because Education Codes are different, between other
               states and within CA higher ed systems. Will bring suggestion to task force.
   •   What is the ‘mission’ in the report? The mission is the charge identified in the Joint
       legislation.
   •   Are there assigned writers in the committee? Currently AJ (advisor) is writing down
       feedback from the committee and getting consensus from the committee.
           o Is AJ writing the bylaws, or keeping notes? Right now she is taking notes on the
               document (what task force likes, what wants to change, what needs updating,
               etc.), no official writing yet.
   •   Was it discussed if there should be a different name for the Bylaws?
           o Not currently. Suggestion is to adopt different name and organization system,
               ‘Associated Students Code’.

       Senator Marquez moves to extent time by 20 minutes, seconded by Senator Ramos. No
       objections, motion passes.

       Discussion
       • Second suggestion made to review schools outside of the CCC.
       • Are members of the task force familiarizing themselves with jurisprudence? Think it
          is important for committee to consider what are laws, how they are enforced, etc.
          (good idea)
       • Is the committee considering papers or resources outside of the parliamentarian
          recommendations? Currently no. Recommend they do, so to understand how law
          systems work. If members have resources, please share with the Task Force.

Senator Marquez moves to end discussion, seconded by Senator Guerra. No objections, motion
passes.

V. Senate Reports
      V.01 Advisor Report
          • Thank you to those who volunteered for the LA Regional Food Bank today!
          • Please consider running for office – 2021-2022 ASCC President/Vice President or
             Student Trustee.
          • Have been alerted that Bookstore Building will be up for demolition in fall 2021,
             so Student Activities will be moving to a temporary location on campus. Space is
             not identified yet, and Senate will be updated as more information is known.

V.02 Legislative Report
   • Thank you for input and feedback on CBRTF. Always welcome to join meetings
      Fridays at 8am, and submit feedback via email.
   • Foundation Scholarships due February 28th!
   • Please consider running for ASCC leadership (President/VP)

V.03 Executive Report
   • Thank you to those who volunteer at the food distribution! Senator Ramos is a
      great dancer, which was seen at the event.
   • Cabinet did not meet this week due to the holiday. Awards Committee members
      will be Adrian, Disha, and Katie.
   • Cabinet is exploring events – Skills Week, Online Study Halls, Get to know each
      other mixer, Missing Franco Night (similar to murder mystery night).
   • Please run for ASCC leadership or Trustee
   • ASCC Budget Committee is Fridays at 11am – join in!

V.04 Judicial Report
   • No report.

V.05 Student Trustee Report
   • No report.

V.06 Faculty Senate Liaison
   • Proctorio issue was discussed. It was debated whether Proctorio should remain
      on they syllabus, or listed on the class when students enroll. Faculty Senate
      meeting was Zoom-bombed, and as interrupted.

V.07 Delegate Report
   • General Assembly (of the Student Senate of the California Community Colleges –
      SSCCC) is coming up, and will be virtual.

V.08 Party Whip
   • Nothing to report.

V.09 Treasurer Report
   • Nothing to report.

V.10 Senator Reports
   • Senator Ramos – in two weeks there will be a Falcon Games event (week of
      March 8th). If you want to fundraise for your club, get involved.
          o March 9th 12-1pm– Academic Decathlon hosted by Geography Club
          o March 10th 12pm – Physical Games hosted by Escape Room
          o March 11th 11am – Video Game Tournament hosted by Student
              Programming Board

•   Senator Medrano – 2021 Diversity Awards nominations due by Thurs. Feb 25th.
              Tomorrow (Feb 25th) is the second event from SPB for Black History Month –
              Horror Noire @ 6pm.
          •   Senator Guerra - If anyone has Professor Hultman Math 116, Professor Aviles
              Accounting 102, and/or Professor Sandoval Psychology 101. Email me at
              steveg102800@gmail.com to set up a study session so we can help each other.
          •   Senator Marquez – March 1st @ 1pm ALPFA will be having a meeting on
              human resources, Psychology Club is meeting Tuesday at 11am-12pm. Join clubs
              on FalconSync!

VI. Announcements
      VI.01 ASCC Cabinet meeting - Monday, March 1, 2021, 2:00 pm
      VI.02 ASCC Court meeting - Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 11:00 am
      VI.03 ASCC Senate meeting - Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 2:00 pm

VII. Adjournment
VP Avila adjourned the meeting at 3:55pm.