Credential Counselors & Analysts of California

Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting

OCTOBER 13, 2005

Double Tree Hotel, Sacramento

 

The CCAC Business Meeting was called to order by President Bonnie Crawford at 5:00 p.m.

Executive Committee Members Present Bonnie Crawford, Tedi Kostka, Peggy Smith Andersen, Franell Prather, Denise Roscoe, Mel Hunt; an additional 43 members were present.

Agenda

C. Riley moved and L. Hunt seconded that the October 2005 Business Meeting Agenda be adopted. The vote in favor was unanimous. The October agenda is included in the attachments.

Prior Minutes

F. Prather moved and T. Kostka seconded that the August 2005 Minutes be approved as amended. The vote in favor was unanimous. See attachment of the approved August 2005 Board of Director Minutes.

President’s report – Bonnie Crawford

Bonnie provided an overview of the past year which included an update regarding CCAC’s  current status as a non-profit organization. A copy of the 2005 CCAC By-laws and a copy of the 2005 CCAC Policies were distributed to all members present. Bonnie expressed her appreciation and gratitude to those she has worked with during her leadership over the past three years.

Past President’s Report – Mel Hunt

Mel announced the election results for the new Board of Directors and Advisory Committee for the 2005-2006 year:

Board of Directors

  • Tedi Kostka, USD: President
  • Franell Prather, San Diego State University: Vice President Programs
  • Peggy Smith-Andersen, CSU San Luis Obispo: Vice President Membership
  • Deborah Brumfield, Concordia University: Treasurer
  • Alice Fuentes, CSU Stanislaus: Secretary
  • Bonnie Crawford, CSU Northridge: Immediate Past President

Advisory Committee

  • Monica Flores, CSU Sonoma: Sr. IHE Representative
  • Nick Novosel, CSU Northridge: IHE
  • Susan Carlisle, Capistrano USD: Sr. District Representative
  • Vickie Cheney, Fresno USD: Jr. District Representative
  • Valerie Flatt, San Mateo COE: Sr. County Representative
  • Lori Shirley, Imperial Valley COE: Jr. County Representative

Vice President Programs – Tedi Kostka

Tedi thanked everyone for their help with the conference. She reported that 836 people attended the conference. The following breakdown is by affiliation:

  • 151 County
  • 62   CSU
  • 485 District
  • 113 Independent
  • 14   UC
  • 38   Other

Vice President Membership – Peggy Smith-Andersen

As of October 13, 2005, there were a total of 848 members for the 2005-2006 year. The membership breakdown by area is as follows:

  • 541 District
  • 89   County
  • 195 IHE
  • 23   Other

The membership is valid from 11/1/05-10/31/06. It was announced that the membership fee has increased to $40.00 per year and is effective 11/1/05.

Treasurer – Franell Prather

It was announced that CCAC has resolved its non-profit status with the IRS and the State of California Franchise Tax Board. All prior tax years from 10/95-12/04 have been cleared. A professional relationship has been established with Gilbert CPA & Associates to continue to guide our professional accounting practices, provide advice and support to incoming Treasurers, and file all yearly state and federal tax forms.

Financial profit/loss reports were distributed. Income as of October 11, 2005 was $218,520.00, expense totals were $91,383.70, and net income was $127,136.30. All conference expenses will be deducted from this total upon receipt of outstanding invoices and bills.

District Report:  Loretta Walsh and Susan Carlisle

The district meeting included Chris Reising from San Diego County Office of Education to review Induction. Other discussion surfaced regarding the process of what districts need to do recommend for Professional Clear SB 2042 credentials.

County Report: Valerie Flatt and Lorie Shirley

The Williams suit was the main focus of discussion during the county meeting. Williams monitoring continues with implementation in 2006 for NCLB.

IHE Report: Alice Fuentes and Monica Flores

Monica from CSU Sonoma, reported they have a new dean. Working with their IT department with a more effective program, Filemaker Pro.

Alice from CSU Stanislaus reported they have a new president and dean. Focus is on recruitment.

Old Business: None

New Business: None

Reminder mentioned to attend the Friday breakfast to hear Maria Schrup and also opportunity for conference question and answer time.

F. Prather moved to adjourn. D. Roscoe seconded. The vote was unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.