May 18, 2023
Bakersfield College Foundation
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, May 18, 2023 – 3:00 pm
Bakersfield College Campus Center, West Wing, 2nd Floor Rm. 218
AGENDA
1) Call to Order – Marko Zaninovich
2) Roll Call – Kylee Gregory-Gutierrez
3) Public Comments – Marko Zaninovich –
At this time, members of the public have the opportunity to address the Board of Directors on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Persons wishing to make comments are allowed five minutes per item. A “Request to Address the Board of Directors” card needs to be completed and filed with the Executive Secretary prior to speaking.
Please note that the Board cannot take action on any items not on the agenda, with certain exceptions as outlined in the Brown Act. Matters brought before the Board that are not on the agenda may, at the Board’s discretion, be referred to staff or placed on the next agenda for Board consideration.
The Board requests that the public speak on matters which are on this agenda at the time that the item is considered by the Board.
4) Approval of Agenda – Marko Zaninovich – Motion
5) Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 23, 2023 – Marko Zaninovich – Motion
6) Ratification of Actions Taken at February 23, 2023 Board Meeting – Marko Zaninovich – Motion
7) Quarterly Financial Update – Mike Giacomini
8) Fiscal Year 23/24 Budget – Mike Giacomini – Motion
9) Renegade Innovation Fund Applications for Review – Alyssa Cross – Motion
a. Philosophy – Ethics Bowl
b. Biology – Camera Trap Ecology Lab
c. Performing Arts – Piano Lab
10) Nomination Committee Updates and Nominations for Board Members – Jeff Bell – Motion(s) –
a) The board has nine members whose terms expire on June 30th. b) There is a nomination for a new chair and vice chair. c) There are four new board members that are being nominated.
a. Nominations for current board members for a two-year term (2023-2025):
Megan Person Frank Wooldridge
Derek Yurosek Connie Perez-Andreesen
Dr. Sarabjeet Singh Ryan Hansen
Karen Zuber Paul Pavletich
Lauren Skidmore
b. Nominations for board officers for a two-year term (2023-2025):
Chair Nomination: Derek Yurosek Vice Chair Nomination: Paul Pavletich
(As BC’s current Vice President of Administration and Finance, Mike Giacomini will continue as the BC Foundation Secretary/Treasurer)
c. Nominations for new board members for a two-year term (2023-2025):
Deanna Blaise, Senior VP of Business Banking, Valley Strong Credit Union
Octavio Escobedo III, Chairman, Tejon Indian Tribe
Derek Jeffery, General Manager, KGET-TV
Tom Ming, Managing Partner, Pensionmark Financial Group
11) Alumni Association Update – Courtney Carter
12) Interim President’s Update – Steven Watkin
13) Other Business / Adjournment of Meeting