Subject:     BUSINESS SERVICES ROUTINE REPORT

 

           

           I.       RATIFY LEASE AGREEMENTS

 

                    A.      Ratify an amendment to Agreement 4500008667 with Pepperdine University for the lease of classroom space located at 16830 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, California for use by Los Angeles Valley College, during the period May 15, 2003 to December 31, 2003, inclusive, for a cost not to exceed $11,700.

 

                             Background: This agreement was approved by the Board of Trustees on September 18, 2002 (Com. No. BSD1). This amendment will allow the College to continue the Extension Program for Paralegal Academy. Funding is provided by the Colleges Extension Program Funds.

 

                    B.      Authorize amendment to Agreement 00-3012 with Newport Diversified Incorporated to exercise their option to extend the lease of parking lot facilities at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College during the period November 2, 2003 to November 1, 2004, inclusive, and pursuant to Educ. Code Section 7200(4) (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) ratify the continued authorization to use the name, “Los Angeles Trade Technical College (Community Services Market Place)” to be used by lessee only to promote the swap meet and for no other reason. Estimated income of $30,000.

 

                             Background: This agreement was approved by the Board of Trustees on November 11, 2000, (Com. No. BSD1). This amendment will allow the College a continued promotional exposure within the community it serves and continue their efforts to provide activities beneficial to the community and the college.

 

       II.         RATIFY SERVICE AGREEMENT

 

Ratify amendment of Agreement No. 4500009364 with Northridge Hospital Medical Center, to extend contract to include Summer 2003 and Fall 2003 sessions to provide student health services at Los Angeles Valley College, from July 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003, inclusive, at an additional cost of $63,800.

  

Background:  This amendment will allow the college and medical center to continue providing students with health care services.  Funding is through the Student Health Services fees.

 

III.      RATIFY PLACEMENT OF INSURANCE

 

          Ratify placement of blanket accident insurance coverage for students, child daycare, athletes, and visitors underwritten by Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company, through Renaissance Agencies, Inc., as follows:

 

Insurance Coverage		Limits	Deductible	Period	Premium
1.	Students	$1,000,000	$50.00	8/1/03 to 8/1/04	$371,192
2.	Child Day Care	$1,000,000	$50.00	8/1/03 to 8/1/04	Included
3.	Student Athletes	$1,000,000	$0.00	8/1/03 to 8/1/04	Included
5.	Visitor	$1,000	$50.00	8/1/03 to 8/1/04	Included
GRAND TOTAL					$371,192

 

 

Background:  The District provides blanket accident coverage for students athletes participating in college sports and other students while attending regularly scheduled classes or activities, as well as for children of students in college child day care facilities and visitors to college campuses. This coverage is provided excess of other health insurance that may afford protection to students though their parents or other health insurance coverage.  Insurance offers were solicited through a Request for Proposals process.  Renaissance Agencies, Inc. was the lowest responsive proposer, offering coverage at a premium cost that is approximately three percent less than for the expiring insurance.  This coverage is being placed pursuant to Board Rule 7300. Funding is through the District-wide General Fund.

 

IV.     RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS

 

          Ratify the following donations and express appreciation to the donors for their contributions to the District’s educational programs. 

 

          Los Angeles Valley College

 

          Seven (7) copiers, valued at $25,900 by the donor, Conde Nast Publications, to be used in the Reprographics Department and other offices in need of replacement copiers.

           

         V.      AUTHORIZE PAYMENTS

 

          Authorize payment of the following expenditures:

 

A.      $296.05 to Kathleen Sullivan, Director of DSP&S, as reimbursement of expenses incurred for DSP&S students on June 30, 2003.

 

          Background:  Ms. Sullivan purchased supplies to be used by DSP&S students.  Funding is through Disabled Student Program and Services fund.

 

B.      $800 to ADR Services for mediation services rendered to the Office of General Counsel on May 12, 2003.

 

          Background:  ADR Services conducted a mediation hearing on May 12, 2003, in a complaint filed against the District.  Funding is through the Districtwide Legal Expense account.

 

                   C.      $500 payable for the services of Joseph F. Gentile for services rendered to the Human Resources Division.

 

                             Background:  This request for payment is for an arbitration, which resulted from a grievance filed by an employee.