STAFF ASSEMBLY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
February 27, 2002 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Crosby Large Conference Room
Members Present: Bill Kostelec, Krystal Burns, Neva Bishop, Janice Resch, Keith Gauthier, Kim Gieber, Theresa Castillo, Brett Hendricks and Lisa Smythe-Rodino and Georgia Dunham from the Compensation Committee
Members Absent: Barbara Kolbet, Anne Thomas and Molly Spilker
The meeting called to order by President Bill Kostelec at 12:05
Minutes from 2/20/02 approved as written
Old Business
Compensation Committee reported that they had just met with Thayne McCulloh on the survey. Thayne asked if it could be combined with the staff satisfaction survey that is needed for the upcoming accreditation process. After discussion of the details and the merits of combining the two surveys, the executive council decided that yes the staff assembly will take this on, with Thayne in an advisory roll. Thayne is providing student help for the data entry portion of the survey. The survey will be released sometime mid to late March.
New Business
We had a lengthy discussion about the fact that when some existing administrators are given additional duties, they are also given additional titles and additional pay. However, these additional duties usually result in additional workload for their staff, and their staff is not given additional compensation. This brings up two issues, 1) justice in the workplace and 2) the fact that staff is not paid based on workload regardless of how heavy it becomes, but are only paid on additional duties.
Next, we discussed an item that appeared in the budget report from the budget meeting on 2/15/02. The report mentioned the possibility of not filling positions when vacancies arise. This again raises the same issues above 1) justice in the workplace and 2) the fact that staff is not paid based on workload. After much discussion, we decided to ask Chuck Murphy a couple of questions at our future open meeting with him. What is the procedure to fill vacant positions? Is every vacancy reviewed by the EBC? When does this decision go to the EBC (Executive Budget Committee)?
We had some discussion regarding a couple of anonymous questions that have come up for our open meeting with Chuck Murphy. Specifically we discussed when a part time employee becomes eligible for benefits and sick leave. The compensation committee was going to clarify the policies as they stand now.
Items remaining on the agenda for future discussion:
*Resignation Process
*Review description of the Community Service and Outreach Committee
*Status concerning Welcome cards for new employees
*Update on the United Way campaign
*Status on the list of morale boosters
Scheduling of future meetings
Next Meeting will be held on March 6, 2002.
Future meetings will be held each Wednesday in Crosby Large Conference Room from 12:00 – 1:00. Since this is the lunch hour, please feel free to bring your lunch. All SAEC members will be notified if there is a change to this recurring meeting.
By virtue of the bylaws, all Staff Assembly meetings are open unless otherwise designated by the Executive Council. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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