Cope Minutes
January 30 , 2002
In Attendance: Teena Rhoads, Troy Kase, John Batacan, Laura McKinnely, Donna Hillard, Diana Guerrero
Excused: Michelle Klar
Minutes for December were read and approved.
Officer's Reports:
Reviewed budget for remainder of fiscal year. Discussion to add a Spring cholesterol screening.
Teena reviewed President's meetings.
Committee Reports:
CSAC-Will meet in February
Centennial Committee-no news since last meeting
Coordinating Board-reworked the statement of the board
Diversity-no report from Michelle
Facility Access-Donna attended the meeting 1/25/02. Prioritized restroom renovation in buildings
First Aid Kits-Distributed all we have. Decided on one per office. Wellness center will pay for excess numbers we may need this year.
Parking Advisory- Three of the eight members showed up. Ernie Naftzger asked for five spots for
barber, bakery and bookstore. Need more handicap spaces.
Parking Appeals-No meeting
Professional Leave-Met 1/28/02. Six applicants ranked with recommendations to Ken Prolo.
University Safety-Diana reported putting up 40 no smoking signs. Crosswalk replacement by College
of Education. "After Flood" video of the campus disaster was shown.
Special Orders/Unfinished Business:
Council on Employee Compensation disbanded with no recommendations to JFAC
Troy discussed letters to the legislature-few responses but more than last year
Donna discussed elections and time frame
New Business:
Bylaw amendments approved by board and ready to be voted on by members. Donna motioned to increases years served on board to three instead of two. No second.
Donna will send out request for nominations for elections.
Luncheon will be on May 8th. Donna will work on invitations and meal.
Gift Program-Table to next meeting
No funding requests for professional development scholarships
Jan McDougal sent a letter to cancel the luncheon. Discussion was to continue luncheon as an appreciation to COPE members and that the money would not be able to be used in another way.
Next meeting: March 1, 2002, 2:30-4:30pm, RFC Conference Room