Staff and Administrative Council Minutes September 26, 2019

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

Present: Andrew Albrecht, Jessica Rosenberg, Jennifer Connolly, Michele Sampson-Nelson, Casey DelliCarpini, Reggie Richardson, Jorge Franco, Anthony Scaccia, Mary Grant, Robin Summers, Helena Jaccino, Peter Tascio, Michael LaRocca, Laurie Wenchell, Anthony LoPresti, Charlotte Wray, Bing Morris

Excused: Brian Beyrer, Sam Derosa, Courtney Ferrick, Jason Ford

Vacancy: Currently 3 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 vice chair at 2:02 p.m. Approval of prior meeting’s minutes pending as they were not immediately available.

2. College Council Standing Committee Updates

Updates given as available from committees.

Discussion: Who is serving on what committee? Current service chart may not be final. Will be reviewed and a final update provided.
Action: Final Committee Service assignments to be determined and shared with SAC as soon as completed.

3. Old Business

Introductions made around the room.

Discussion: Compensation plan and implementation of Employee Review process. Questions and discussion around the plan, its implementation across campus, cycle of reviews through process, and implications for pay range and adjustments.
Action: Members of the HR&C committee were asked for clarifications and for further information about next steps. Suggested to discuss in HR&C. Add to agenda for next meeting.

4. New Business

Discussion: Staff pay policy. Discussion around policy for overtime that may be disadvantageous for some staff, and may be inconsistent with comparable schools. This could be a factor in retaining employees.
Action: Propose the item be reviewed with membership of HR&C committee.

Discussion: Question proposed regarding the accrual of vacation time between staff versus administration, with a wish to have this matter reviewed (by the HR&C Committee), as relates to morale, equity and employee retention.
Action: Suggested to discuss in HR&C. Add to agenda for next meeting.

Discussion: Non-financial incentives for employees. Discussion of incentive plan to recognize longtime employees and reward them for longevity, or allow for work options that might be tied to excellence, longevity and productivity. These ideas would be in addition to successful events, i.e., holiday party and annual barbeque. Can possibly discuss further once compensation rollout is understood.
Action: Suggested to discuss in HR&C. Add to agenda for next meeting.

Discussion: Presidential Inauguration Committee. SAC is charged with nominating a SAC member to serve.
Action: Ballot by email to be distributed to SAC members by secretary.

There being no further business, the SAC Committee meeting was adjourned at 2:55 p.m. The next meeting will be held on October 24, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the Spellman Faculty Reception Room.