Trustee Document # ___________ 48th COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY FOR

Trustee Document # ___________
APPROVE MAY 21, 2016 AS THE DATE OF THE
48th COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY FOR
FINGER LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WHEREAS, in compliance with NYS Education Law, §355 (1) (e), Part 604, the Finger Lakes Community College
Board of Trustees has the authority to designate the official day of the Finger Lakes Community College
Commencement ceremonies; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees to designate the third
Saturday of the month of May 2016 as the official day for the 48th Finger Lakes Community College
Commencement ceremonies in conformance with the days of instruction required by the approved 2015-2016
academic calendar;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the FLCC Board of Trustees hereby designates Saturday, May 21, 2016, as
the official date for the 48th Finger Lakes Community College Commencement ceremonies.
Approved by the FLCC Board of Trustees at the meeting on May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
Date
____________________________________
Barbara R. Hamlin, Secretary of the Board
I do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the resolution duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of Finger
Lakes Community College sponsored by Ontario County at their regular meeting held on May 6, 2015 and entered in the
minutes thereof. That said copy is a true and correct transcript of the whole of said resolution, in witness whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand this 6th day of May 2015.
____________________________________________
Karen A. Hopkins, Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee Resolution #________
APPROVE 2015-2016 SABBATICAL LEAVES
WHEREAS, the Sabbatical Committee received, reviewed and ranked faculty sabbatical leave applications for the
2015-2016 academic year; and
WHEREAS, the Sabbatical Committee Chair has presented the committee’s recommendation to the Provost, Vice
President of Academic and Student Affairs; and
WHEREAS, sabbatical leaves requested are for one semester at full-pay; and
WHEREAS, the College President has reviewed and concurs with the Provost, Vice President of Academic and
Student Affairs, and Sabbatical Committee recommendations and requests FLCC Board of Trustees approval; and
WHEREAS, the FLCC Board of Trustees in granting these sabbatical leaves affirms that no changes to a sabbatical
recipient's proposal can be made without the express written approval of the Provost, Vice President of Academic
and Student Affairs and/or President of the College; and
WHEREAS, in approving the aforementioned sabbatical leaves the FLCC Board of Trustees affirms that faculty
members being granted a sabbatical leave must abide by the conditions as described in the Faculty Association
Bargaining Agreement;
NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, that the FLCC Board of Trustees does hereby approve sabbatical leaves for the following
faculty members for the 2015-2016 academic year:
Barron Naegel, Associate Professor of Art (SP16)
James Hewlett, Professor of Biology (SP16)
Approved by the FLCC Board of Trustees at the meeting on May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
Date
___________________________________
Barbara R. Hamlin, Secretary of the Board
I do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the resolution duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of Finger
Lakes Community College sponsored by Ontario County at their regular meeting held on May 6, 2015 and entered in the
minutes thereof. That said copy is a true and correct transcript of the whole of said resolution, in witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand this 6th day of May 2015.
____________________________________________
Karen A. Hopkins, Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee Resolution #____________
GRANT A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT:
STEPHEN KALBACH, TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST: CAMPUS CENTERS
WHEREAS, Stephen Kalbach, a Professional Association administrative employee, has received a satisfactory annual
evaluation from his immediate supervisor, and;
WHEREAS, the College President and the Vice President of Enrollment Management recommends that Mr. Kalbach
receive an administrative appointment; and
WHEREAS, the FLCC Board of Trustees Education & Planning Committee has reviewed and approved this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees does hereby grant
an administrative appointment to Stephen Kalbach, Technology Specialist: Campus Centers, effective on November
9, 2015.
Approved by the FLCC Board of Trustees at the meeting on May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
Date
___________________________________
Barbara R. Hamlin, Secretary of the Board
I do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the resolution duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of Finger
Lakes Community College, sponsored by Ontario County, at their regular meeting held on May 6, 2015 and entered in the
minutes thereof. That said copy is a true and correct transcript of the whole of said resolution, in witness where of, I have
hereunto set my hand this 6th day of May 2015.
__________________________________________
Karen A. Hopkins, Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee Resolution # ______________
APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
FLCC FACULTY ALLIANCE
REVISIONS TO ARTICLE IX SECTION 3-OVERLOADS & ARTICLE XI SECTION 2C-TEACHING LOAD
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2013, the Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees approved resolution #24-13 to
authorize a collective bargaining agreement between FLCC, Ontario County, & FLCC Teaching Faculty Alliance; and
WHEREAS, the attached memorandum of agreement has been written to amend said contract; and
WHEREAS, the College President, Provost and Director of Human Resources have recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the FLCC Board of Trustees Education & Planning Committee has reviewed said memorandum of
agreement and concurs with this recommendation;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees hereby approves
the proposed memorandum of agreement to amend the collective bargaining agreement between FLCC, Ontario
Co, & FLCC Teaching Faculty Alliance as stated above effective September 1, 2015.
Approved by the FLCC Board of Trustees at the meeting on May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
Date
______________________________________
M. Joan Geise, Chair, FLCC Board of Trustees
I do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the resolution duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of Finger
Lakes Community College sponsored by Ontario County at their regular meeting held on May 6, 2015 and entered in the
minutes thereof. That said copy is a true and correct transcript of the whole of said resolution, in witness whereof, I have here
unto set my hand this 6th day of May 2015.
____________________________________________
Karen A. Hopkins, Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee Resolution # ______________
APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
FLCC FACULTY ALLIANCE
EMS/PARAMEDIC FACULTY POSITION
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2013, the Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees approved resolution #24-13 to
authorize a collective bargaining agreement between FLCC, Ontario Co, & FLCC Teaching Faculty Alliance; and
WHEREAS, the attached memorandum of agreement has been written to amend said contract; and
WHEREAS, the College President and Director of Human Resources have recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the FLCC Board of Trustees Education & Planning Committee has reviewed said memorandum of
agreement and concurs with this recommendation;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees hereby approves
the proposed memorandum of agreement to amend the collective bargaining agreement between FLCC, Ontario
County, & FLCC Teaching Faculty Alliance as stated above effective September 1, 2015 and retroactive thereto.
Approved by the FLCC Board of Trustees at the meeting on May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
Date
______________________________________
M. Joan Geise, Chair, FLCC Board of Trustees
I do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the resolution duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of Finger
Lakes Community College sponsored by Ontario County at their regular meeting held on May 6, 2015 and entered in the
minutes thereof. That said copy is a true and correct transcript of the whole of said resolution, in witness whereof, I have here
unto set my hand this 6th day of May 2015.
____________________________________________
Karen A. Hopkins, Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee Resolution # ______________
APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
FLCC EMPLOYEES’ UNIT, 7850-02, LOCAL 835
CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, INC.
ALLOCATIONS TO GRADE TABLES
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2012, the Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees approved resolution #7412 to authorize a collective bargaining agreement between FLCC, Ontario Co, & FLCC Employees’ Unit, 7850-02,
Local 835, Civil Service Employees Association, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the attached memorandum of agreement has been written to amend said contract; and
WHEREAS, the College President and Director of Human Resources have recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the FLCC Board of Trustees Education & Planning Committee has reviewed said memorandum of
agreement and concurs with this recommendation;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees hereby approves
the proposed memorandum of agreement to amend the collective bargaining agreement between FLCC, Ontario
County, & FLCC Employees’ Unit, 7850-02, Local 835, Civil Service Employees Association, Inc.as stated above
effective immediately.
Approved by the FLCC Board of Trustees at the meeting on May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
Date
______________________________________
M. Joan Geise, Chair, FLCC Board of Trustees
I do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the resolution duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of Finger
Lakes Community College sponsored by Ontario County at their regular meeting held on May 6, 2015 and entered in the
minutes thereof. That said copy is a true and correct transcript of the whole of said resolution, in witness whereof, I have here
unto set my hand this 6th day of May 2015.
____________________________________________
Karen A. Hopkins, Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee Resolution # _______________
BID ACCEPTANCE: PURCHASE OF LETTERHEAD AND ENVELOPES
WHEREAS, the Ontario County Purchasing Director advertised for and received bids for the purchase of letterhead
and envelopes, bid B15049, for Finger Lakes Community College; and
WHEREAS, College personnel have reviewed said bids and determined that the low responsive/responsible bid that
met specifications for all items is acceptable; and
WHEREAS, the bid specifications allow for up to two additional twelve-month periods for a total of three years, if
mutually agreeable to both parties; and
WHEREAS, this is a twelve-month demand contract, therefore, the annual cost will depend on budget and usage
throughout the contract period; and
WHEREAS, based on the bid estimate and if all quantities were ordered, the total cost would be $22,083.62; and
WHEREAS, the FLCC Board of Trustees Finance & Facilities Committee has reviewed and approved this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the FLCC Board of Trustees hereby accepts the following low
responsive/responsible bid of Dupli Envelope & Graphics, 6761 Thompson Rd., E. Syracuse, NY 13211 for the
purchase of letterhead and envelopes at an estimated cost of $22.083.62; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be sent to the Vice President of Finance &
Administration at FLCC, the Director of Business Services at FLCC and the Ontario County Purchasing Director.
Approved by the FLCC Board of Trustees at the meeting on May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
Date
___________________________________
Barbara R. Hamlin, Secretary of the Board
I do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the resolution duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of Finger
Lakes Community College sponsored by Ontario County at their regular meeting held on May 6, 2015 and entered in the
minutes thereof. That said copy is a true and correct transcript of the whole of said resolution, in witness whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand this 6th day of May 2015.
______________________________________________
Karen A. Hopkins, Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee Resolution # _______________
BID RENEWAL: PURCHASE OF FURNITURE
WHEREAS, resolution #70-12 dated August 1, 2012, awarded a bid for the purchase of various furniture for Finger
Lakes Community College, bid B12077; and
WHEREAS, at their June 6, 2012 meeting, the FLCC Board of Trustees approved resolutions #40-12, 41-12, 42-12
and 43-12 to standardized HON, KI and Teknion as the manufacturers for specific furniture purchases; and
WHEREAS, the specifications for bid B12077 allow for an option for renewal for four additional twelve-month
periods for a total of five years, if mutually agreeable by both parties; and
WHEREAS, this would be the third of four possible renewals available for an additional twelve-month period from
August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016; and
WHEREAS, WB Mason Co, Inc. and Quality Office Environments have indicated a desire to renew the bid for the
purchase of various furniture for a twelve-month period at the current price structure indicated in the bid; and
WHEREAS, the FLCC Board of Trustees Finance & Facilities Committee has reviewed and recommends approval of
this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the FLCC Board of Trustees hereby accepts the following vendor renewals for
an additional twelve-month period from August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016 per bid B12077:
Highest discounts for Hon Furniture: WB Mason Co., Inc., 6018 Corporate Dr., E. Syracuse, NY 13057
Highest discount for KI furniture: Quality Office Environments, 127 Main St., Geneseo, NY 14454
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be sent to the FLCC Vice President of Finance &
Administration, the FLCC Provost, Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, the FLCC Director of Business
Services and the Ontario County Purchasing Director.
Approved by the FLCC Board of Trustees at the meeting on May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
Date
_______________________________________
Barbara R. Hamlin, Secretary of the Board
I do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the resolution duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of Finger
Lakes Community College sponsored by Ontario County at their regular meeting held on May 6, 2015 and entered in the
minutes thereof. That said copy is a true and correct transcript of the whole of said resolution, in witness whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand this 6th day of May 2015.
___________________________________________
Karen A. Hopkins, Assistant Secretary of the Board
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
TO
GABRIELLE WILKINS
WHEREAS, Gabrielle Wilkins was elected by the student body of Finger Lakes Community College to serve as
Student Trustee; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Wilkins has competently served Finger Lakes Community College as the student representative on
the Board of Trustees from June 2014 through May 2015; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Wilkins has consistently supported the mission, vision and strategic goals of Finger Lakes
Community College; and
WHEREAS, in her role as Student Trustee, Ms. Wilkins has represented the entire student body in a professional
and thoughtful manner;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the FLCC Board of Trustees expresses its sincere appreciation to Gabrielle
Wilkins for her dedicated service to Finger Lakes Community College and its students.
Approved by the FLCC Board of Trustees at the meeting on May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
Date
___________________________________
Barbara R. Hamlin, Secretary of the Board
I do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the resolution duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of Finger
Lakes Community College sponsored by Ontario County at their regular meeting held on May 6, 2015 and entered in the
minutes thereof. That said copy is a true and correct transcript of the whole of said resolution, in witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand this 6th day of May 2015.
____________________________________________
Karen A. Hopkins, Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee Document #_____________
APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS
OF THE FINGER LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WHEREAS, Article VIII, Section 4: Amendments of the Bylaws, of the Finger Lakes Community College Board of
Trustees Bylaws states, “amendments may be presented for consideration at any regular or special meeting of the
Board, but may not be acted upon prior to the next regular Board meeting. An affirmative vote of a majority of the
members of the Trustees is required for the approval of any amendment;” and
WHEREAS, the FLCC Board of Trustees considered at their meeting on April 1, 2015, the following amendment to its
bylaws, Article IV: The Board of Trustees:
Article VIII: Meetings - Section 5 – Parliamentary Procedures
The most current edition of The Modern Rules of Order shall govern parliamentary procedures.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees hereby approves
the adoption of its amended bylaws; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these amended bylaws of the Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees
shall be effective immediately.
Adopted by the FLCC Board of Trustees at the meeting on May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
Date
_______________________________
M. Joan Geise, Chair of the Board
I do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the resolution duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of Finger
Lakes Community College sponsored by Ontario County at their regular meeting held on May 6, 2015 and entered in the
minutes thereof. That said copy is a true and correct transcript of the whole of said resolution, in witness whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand this 6th day of May 2015.
____________________________________________
Karen A. Hopkins, Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee Document #_______
APPROVE 2015 FLCC STRATEGIC PLAN PROJECT PROPOSALS
WHEREAS, Finger Lakes Community College has set aside $250,000 in a Board-designated fund that can be used for
new initiatives to directly support the goals in the 2014-18 Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, the campus community was invited to submit project proposals from individuals, departments, groups
of colleagues within a department or from cross-functional teams; and
WHEREAS, proposals were submitted for consideration by an ad hoc committee of College Council and Academic
Senate; and
WHEREAS, following review of the governance committee recommendations and deliberations by the President’s
Cabinet, ten project initiators were invited to submit full proposals for consideration; and
WHEREAS, full proposals were submitted for review by the President’s Cabinet and the campus community; and
WHEREAS, the College President recommends Board of Trustees approval of the following 2015 Strategic Plan
project proposals for funding:
The Incubator
Curbing Academic Probation
Leadership, Education & Academic Promise (LEAP) Program
Persistence Task Force: Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) Proposal
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees hereby approves
the 2015 FLCC Strategic Plan project proposals listed above.
Approved by the FLCC Board of Trustees at the meeting on May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
Date
______________________________________
Barbara R. Hamlin, Secretary of the Board
I do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the resolution duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of Finger
Lakes Community College sponsored by Ontario County at their regular meeting held on May 6, 2015 and entered in the
minutes thereof. That said copy is a true and correct transcript of the whole of said resolution, in witness whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand this 6th day of May 2015.
___________________________________________
Karen A. Hopkins, Assistant Secretary of the Board