August 2009
Staff Advisory Council Minutes
Thursday, August 13, 2009
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
LaFortune Student Center
Present: Patricia Smith, Sandy Sarber, Char-anna Koblick, Joe Wheeler, Barb Wadley, Jody Klontz, Fred Sonneborn, Victoria Chidister, Tami Springer, Sharon Konopka, Bill Peck, Shari Herman, Mo Marnocha, Roxie Litteral, Kathy Stopczynski, Mo Marnocha
Excused: Kathy Troth, Adele Almaguer, Marie Revak, Penny McIntire
Unexcused: John Mackowicz, Diana Singleton
HR Liaison: Lori Maurer
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m. by Patty Smith.
Approval of July, 2009 Council Minutes
Minutes were approved - motion by Mo Marnocha and 2nd by Bill Peck
II. Committee Updates
Elections Committee
Nothing to report
Benefits Committee
Roxie Litteral has stepped down from the committee. Sharon Konopka is replacing her as the SAC representative. There was a meeting the first week in August and another one is scheduled for August 17. SAC was asked to provide suggestions on how to communicate rate changes for the upcoming Open Enrollment. The following comments were made:
-provide honest rationale for increases
-put a sheet in the packet outlining “what is new?”
-set up a “special” line to 1-5900 for Open Enrollment questions only
-use InsideND, WorkLife and ND Works
SAC was reminded that if a claim is denied there is an appeal process through Meritain. The 2nd appeal goes to a Notre Dame committee.
By-laws Committee
Nothing to report
Parking Appeals/Parking
There was a meeting last week that Shari Herman attended. Joe Wheeler will be the new representative.
Promotions Committee
Nothing to report
ECDC
Nothing to report
Webpage Committee
The SAC agenda is now on the web site.
Compassion Fund
Nothing to report
III.New Business
Patty led the group through the process of revising the districts. SAC will remain with geographic districting. Patty will update the list and get it to the representatives.
IV.Additional Business
A question was raised about the new Low Emission Vehicle parking spaces on campus. A discussion followed on the process and communication regarding the spaces.
Lori Maurer announced that Sarah Misener will replace John Whelan as the Director of the HR Business Partner team.
VI. Adjournment
Char-anna Koblick made a motion to adjourn at 2:55 p.m. The motion was seconded by Sharon Konopka.
Respectfully submitted,
Human Resources