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BUDGET ADVISORY GROUP
MEETING NOTES
APRIL 17, 2001

Attendees: Mine Akimoto, Carol Beckley, Barbara DeFilippo, Helen Garrett, Ben Hill, Brandon Kilgore, Bill Kyker, Nanci LaVelle, Linda Loft, Kay Malmberg, Lynne Phillips, Jane Russell, Jane Scheidecker. Absent: Jose Ortal Guest: Arne McLean

Open Meetings

A motion was placed before the group: That the BAG meetings be open (to guests) for their observation but not for their participation and that BAG would re-evaluate this motion in the Fall. The motion was seconded and approved. (Items that would require BAG only discussion when guest(s) present would be tabled for future discussion.)

Tuition Subcommittee

  • Helen opened the floor for a productive discussion on her perception of a credibility issue of the BAG committee because collaborative Tuition Subcommittee information was presented by ASLCC representatives to the Board on April 11 that reflected inaccurate information.
  • Many BAG member feelings were aired.
  • Brandon provided a copy of the information that was provided the Board. He expressed his understanding of their feelings and stated that, although he stood by what he expressed in his memo to the Board, he wished he had brought his concerns and issues to the BAG members first. Brandon stated he was willing to work with individual Board members to restore BAG's credibility.
  • Issues and comments from discussion:
    • The budget report timelines may have forced the issue (of the ASLCC report and resolution to the Board)
    • The Board needs to have factual numbers. Corrections to the students' report needs to be done.
    • All BAG members represent a particular group-important not to remain politically aligned with that group when they are working within a BAG committee.
    • The Revenue Subcommittee was meant as a long-range option to investigate and research alternative resources. But the Tuition Subcommittee was asked by the Board to present a more immediate report.
    • Open communication is an important goal for BAG so all members feel their opinions will be heard.
    • BAG needs clarity with its role (advisory vs. policy development)

Resolve:

  • The Tuition Subcommittee will need to move forward with its recommendation to the Board.
  • The report should show the issues brought out in the students' resolution to the Board and correction with factual numbers.
  • Arne to have the posters (where ASLCC gathered students opinions) transcribed and given to the Tuition Subcommittee.
  • The recommendation will be presented to the Budget Leaders first. Marie will find out if the Tuition Subcommittee's recommendation will be needed before the Budget Meeting on 5/2 or the Board meeting on 5/9.
  • Mary Spilde will attend the 4/24 BAG meeting in her capacity as president elect. Questions to her can be in regard to how she envisions BAG group's role with the president and with the Budget Leaders group.
  • The Revenue and Process Subcommittees will determine their process for gathering information and reporting on findings.
  • The Budget Leaders will delay any budget policy discussion until June.

The next BAG meeting will be April 24, 3-5PM, Board Room.

Proposed AGENDA:

  1. Welcome new BAG committee member, Donna Zmolek
  2. Mary Spilde on Budget Flow Chart and BAG Role
  3. Budget Policy Issues, #2, Limits placed on Departmental ICP Carryover? and #3, Should college continue practice of allowing departments year end M&S balances to carry forward?
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