ASSOCIATION OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES        

MINUTES – February 12, 2004

 

NEXT MEETING:  Thursday, March 11, 2004 in the Senate Forum Room, SUB connector

MAILSTOP:  1010 (You can send concerns, agenda items, etc., anonymously)

E-MAIL:  Contact President Charlton at ccharl@boisestate.edu (or you can call her at x3110)

 

ACE members present:  Lisa Clements, Gary Myers, Mike Dome, Ken Wiscombe, Nancy Rountree, Rita Nuxoll, Carol Carroll, Connie Charlton, Bonnie Killian, Valencia Garrett, Reida Bow. Guest: Amanda Brown, SEIU

 

GOODWILL PROJECT: Charlton reported 38 people applied for two meals per week. One person was denied; the remaining were awarded one meal per week.  The amount will be put on the employees’  ID cards for use at any of BSU’s retail food service locations.  Concerns with the dollar amount given as a gift to an employee were discussed.  Continued fund raising will have to occur to keep the project viable. ACE to ask TIAA CREF and Aramark to continue with their support. It was suggested a donation basket be set up at the ACE luncheon, donations should be tax deductible (Charlton to confirm this with the Foundation) – keep receipt of donations.

 

GUEST: Charlton introduced Amanda Brown from SEIU, Jeff Olson’s replacement. Brown stated the DHR rule changes passed by one vote in the House but failed in the Senate. She urged everyone to continue contacting legislators and letting them know how you feel on the issues.  (Note…she will be in the Student Union Building on Wednesday, March 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to talk to interested employees.)

 

CEC WRAP UP: Charlton reported that she attended the actual proposal.  The Presidents of ACE, Professional Staff and the Faculty Senate met with several legislators one-on-one to discuss legislative issues, i.e., raises, health benefits, pay increases, PERSI, etc. Letters thanking the CEC committee were sent to each member on behalf of all employees of Boise State University. This team approach seems to be very effective. 

 

PRESIDENTS CABINET: Charlton reported that the holiday schedule had been voted on and passed.  The summer schedule was tabled.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

• General Meeting and Luncheon – Garrett reported that the committee has yet to meet.  But the date is set for Thursday, April 8.
• Outstanding Classified Employee –  Rountree reported that she and Carroll are working on the Outstanding Employee.  A mass e-mail will be sent out with nomination forms. Nuxoll will put the form on our web site.  Supervisors to be asked to print off copies for employees that don’t have access to computers (housing, custodial, etc).  Advertising will be in the Update and HR Review.  Rountree will send letters to vendors requesting donations for gifts for the Outstanding Employee Award recipient.  If you have ideas of places to contact for donations, please let her know at x1153. 
• Distinguished Lecture Series – Charlton reported that speakers are booked through 2005.  E.O. Wilson is the speaker for April 2004.
• HRAC –   (1) Rountree reported a summer schedule proposition was sent to the President’s Cabinet recommending these summer hours: May 17 through August 13 -- all offices open Monday through Thursday 8-5 and Friday 8-12;  (2) Option 3 of the holiday schedule was sent to and passed by the President’s Cabinet. Employees will have the Thursday and Friday before both Christmas and New Years off;   (3) Fee waiver  changes are needed but none knows where to start, i.e.,  Section A: The same $50 late fee may be applied after the posted deadline; Section C: The employee may take a maximum of two courses per week with supervisor approval.  This would allow the employee, with supervisor approval, to take classes during their lunch hour.  Section K: change the form to read that Health Insurance is not an option using the fee waiver; (4) Rountree said HR is looking into a pre-paid legal assistance-voluntary benefit.  They would like feedback on the Met Life and Legal Inc. programs. Health Insurance remarketing was discussed in the HRAC meeting. Rountree stated HR is also available to attend our staff meetings.

 

• Cultural Center – Clements reported the new center is upstairs in the SUB’s connector, and suggested that everyone go up and visit.  It has been suggested that they name the center in honor of Trang Doan.  She stated the International Food, Song and Dance Festival is scheduled for Saturday, February 21.
• Food Service – Myers reported that BSU is looking at opening food outlets earlier in the year when the students are returning to campus.  Catering has a new manager with Bill reassigned to Dining Services.  Aramark wants to upgrade and along with that prices will go up.  BSU wants to build a small store on the west side of campus with food items (located at University and Brady.)  Culinary Arts students are offering breakfast at Tablerock (last cube on left).  A suggestion box for menu input is now available.
• Parking and Transportation – Bow reported accommodating the basketball crowd is still being discussed.  Currently the construction area is an issue.  West Campus will need security.  In the future west campus and Boise’s general permits will be interchangeable.  Canyon County would remain the same.  The committee is working on updating their policy.  A Parking Advisory Board is being created and the question of what their role will be has come up.  An actual appeal process will be created to deal with parking ticket issues. There will be no increases in parking fees this year.  Kustra wants students to pay the same that employees do.

 

OTHER:

 

• Resource manual – Charlton handed out extra copies to everyone.  These are what were printed and handed out by ACE at the Health Fair last year.

 

Meeting adjourned at 11:15 A.M.                                        Valencia F. Garrett  (for Guen Johnson)

 

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