May 26, 2022

Bakersfield College Foundation
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, May 26, 2022 – 3:00 pm
Zoom Link for Public Attendance: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b6I0kFTXRq-QmsV_3tSAkw
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 Meeting Minutes February 24, 2022 – Marko Zaninovich – Motion
5) BC Agriculture Department Presentation
6) Nomination Committee Updates and Nominations – Motion(s) – The board has 10 members whose terms expire at the end of this fiscal year. All 10 board members have agreed to be nominated for an additional 2-year term.
Nomination for a two-year term (2022-2024):
Marko Zaninovich
Ken Byrum
Rick Kreiser
Michael O’Doherty
Jeff Bell
Karen Thompson
John Pitre
Ariana Joven
Amy Thelen
Pawan Gill
Chair Nomination:
Marko Zaninovich for a one-year term (2022-2023)**
Vice Chair Nomination:
Derek Yurosek for a one-year term (2022-2023)**
**These offices are currently held by the nominees. The terms are typically two-year terms, however the recommendation is for just one year (waiving the two-year term set forth in Section 6.3B of the Bylaws) in order to allow for additional transition preparation.
7) Finance Committee Update – Mike Giacomini
8) Fiscal Year 22/23 Budget – Mike Giacomini – Motion
9) Alumni Association Update – Courtney Carter
10) Interim President’s Report – Zav Dadabhoy
11) Executive Director’s Report – Cheryl Scott
12) Other Business / Adjournment of Meeting
The next Executive Committee Meeting will be held
Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 3:00 pm Location TBD
The next Finance & Investment Committee Meeting will be held
Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 3:00 pm Location TBD
The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held
Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 3:00 pm Location TBD
For information regarding how, to whom, and when a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, may be made by a person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation to participate in the public meeting, contact Kylee Gregory-Gutierrez at 661-395-4800.
Any materials required by law to be made available to the public prior to a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Foundation can be inspected at the following address during normal business hours: 1801 Panorama Drive Bakersfield, CA 93305.
