May 2010
Staff Advisory Council Minutes
Thursday, May 13, 2010 1:00 p.m.
LaFortune Student Center
Present: Tami Springer, Roxie Litteral, Diana Singleton, Kathy Troth, Char-anna Koblick, Barb Wadley, Jody Klontz, Marie Revak, Patty Smith, Fred Sonneborn, Peggy Lant, Bill Peck, Kathy Seymour, Shari Herman, Joe Wheeler, Joe Negri
Excused: Sandy Sarber
Unexcused: Penny McIntire, Adele Almaguer
HR Liaison: Lori Maurer
I.Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m. by Patty Smith
Approval of April 2010 Council Minutes
Minutes were approved - motion by Barb Wadley and 2nd by Diana Singleton
II.Committee Updates
Elections Committee
Nothing to report
Benefits Committee
Some members of SAC were invited by Denise Murphy, HR, to hear about a new benefit to employees called Health Advocacy. There will be a communication rollout to campus in June explaining this to employees.
By-laws Committee
Nothing to report
Parking Appeals/Parking
The committee had an end of academic year lunch and will meet once in the summer.
Fee Based Parking Committee
The committee work is complete and they are not recommending a change to the current parking situation.
Promotions Committee
There was an update on the Operation Quiet Comfort jean drive. The cutting of the jeans is 90% complete. The jean squares will be ready to be signed by employees at the June 7 staff picnic. A table will be set up and staffed by SAC members.
ECDC
No News
Webpage Committee
No News
Compassion Fund
No new requests have come through since the funds are exhausted until the next United Way drive.
III.Old Business
SAC members discussed the Town Hall meetings and ND Renew information. Lori Maurer answered a few questions to clarify the new Compensation structure.
IV.New Business
SAC discussed the tardy policy and the varied enforcement of it on campus. Employees are encouraged to communicate with their supervisor first and consult with their HR Business Partner is assistance is needed.
The football ticket payment for employees was discussed. Josh Berlo, Assistant Athletics Director, will be contacted to inquire if different payment options can be considered.
V.Adjournment
Jody Klontz made a motion to adjourn at 2:40 p.m. The motion was seconded by Char-anna Koblick.