Staff and Administrative Council Minutes October 24, 2019

2 p.m., End Zone, LaPenta Student Union
Minutes

Present: Brian Beyrer, Jennifer Connolly, Casey DelliCarpini, Sam Derosa, Courtney Ferrick, Jason Ford, Mary Grant, Anthony LoPresti, Bing Morris, Reggie Richardson, Jessica Rosenberg, Michele Sampson-Nelson, Jonathan Stanko, Robin Summers, Peter Tascio, Laurie Wenchell,Charlotte Wray

Excused: Jorge Franco, Doug Hearle, Helena Jaccino, Michael LaRocca, Anthony Scaccia

Vacancy: Currently 2 staff vacancies

As noted in the Constitution, a simple majority of the members constitutes a quorum. This meeting included 17 voting members; therefore, quorum was obtained.

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by chair at 2:05 p.m. Approval of prior meeting’s minutes with noted change to opening line regarding quorum (motion made by Laurie Wenchell, seconded by Mary Grant).

2. College Council Standing Committee Updates

Updates given as available from committees.

Of note: (2c) mention of passing of Dr. Frank Fazio; (2e) Jennifer Connolly and Mary Grant will serve on Committee on Diversity; (2f) the November 16 open house is expected to bring approximately 1,000 guests to campus.

3. Old Business

Reviews due November 23 – final deadline. Question remains if there will be merit raises. Status of compensation plan is unknown; it was sent to be reviewed by SAC but since then, there has been no announcement and it is unknown whether or not it is in effect. Additionally unknown whether it was contingent upon the faculty compensation plan or moving forward separately.

4. New Business

Some confusion as to different leave acts, Iona sick leave versus Westchester County sick leave. Request for better clarification from Human Resources.
Suggestion made for a “complaint box” or open hour with SAC chair. Stated that some on campus would like to bring matters to SAC without sitting in meeting and voicing concerns in front of entire committee. Suggested to share with College community via campus communique the opportunity to speak with SAC members or chair on one-on-one basis if preferred.
The employee newsletter that was proposed at May 2019 meeting was not approved and will not be produced at this time.
In discussing assignments of SAC representatives to standing committees, we were reminded that with a new president at the helm, now is the time to be present and have a voice.

There being no further business, the SAC Committee meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held on November 21, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the Spellman Faculty Reception Room.