Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 3:00pm
Council Chambers, Aztec Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

A.S. President Tarek Morsy called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. 

II. ROLL CALL

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  1. Voting Members Present: Tarek Morsy, Sam Lingao, Ally Gallant, Leo Pena, Melvin Ridley III, Derrick Herrera, Alex Inglis, Kailey Quezada, Gianna Salazar, Christy Samarkos (left at 3:52 p.m.)
  2. Voting Members Absent: Palni Bhatt, Patricio Silva, Jessica Rentto, Dr. J. Luke Wood
  3. Non-Voting Members Present: Isabella Todd, Christina Brown, Sam Ramtin
  4. Non-Voting Members Absent: Dr. Aniesha Mitchell 
  5. Guests: Jeff Carter, Patty Rea, Mark Zakrzewski

III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for June 7, 2023.

QUEZADA/SALAZAR       CARRIED (9-0-0)

IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the Board of Directors meeting minutes of 5/1/23.

QUEZADA/INGLIS       CARRIED (9-0-0)

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

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NONE

VI. UNIVERSITY REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 

  1. Business and Financial Affairs Designee, Jessica Rentto: No report. 
  2. University President’s Designee, Christy Samarkos: Dr. J. Luke Wood accepted a position as the University President of CSU Sacramento State so there will be a transition and a search committee is forming to find a new Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity ideally at the start of Fall 23 semester. In the interim, Christy Samarkos will take over Dr. Wood’s role and responsibilities and she also explained that previously she has served as the interim Vice President so she is confident in her ability to fill the role. Provost Ochoa has also accepted another role at Texas A&M San Antonio so there will be a search committee to hire a new Provost as well. 
  3. Introduction of Jeff Carter, Legal Counsel (Time Certain 3:15 p.m.)
    Jeff Carter, the Associated Students legal counsel, gave a brief introduction.  He also provided some information about the fiduciary training he will be giving following the adjournment of the meeting. 

VII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

  1. A.S. Board of Directors Resources Guide (Information) (Time Certain after Public Comment)
    The A.S. Board of Directors Resources Guide was reviewed. 
  2. General Consent Agenda (Action)
    It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda.
    HERRERA/QUEZADA      CARRIED (8-0-0)
  3. General Consent Report (Information)
    The General Consent Report was reviewed. 
  4. Payroll/HRIS RFP Results and Vendor Contract Recommendation (Action) - Patty Rea, Associate Executive Director (Time Certain 3:30 p.m)
    It was moved and seconded to approve the RFP Results and Vendor Contract Recommendation for A.S. Payroll.
    QUEZADA/INGLIS       CARRIED (8-0-0)
  5. Aztec Recreation Overview (Information) - Mark Zakrzewski, Associate Executive Director (4 p.m).
    Mark Zakrzewski gave a presentation about the Aztec Recreation facilities, success, and future goals and plans.

VIII. CLOSED SESSION (CLOSED TO NON-MEMBERS)

NONE. 

IX. BOARD OF DIRECTOR COMMITTEE REPORTS

  1. Audit Committee: None.
  2. Facilities Committee: None.
  3.  Financial Affairs Committee (FAC): None.
  4. Marketing and Communications Committee: None.

X. EXECUTIVE REPORTS 

  1. A.S. President, Tarek Morsy: Tarek expressed that he wants to focus on tangible goals to help council members and representatives to feel like it is meaningful representation not preformative. 
  2. Executive Vice President, Sam Lingao: Sam is having a lot of introductory meetings and beginning to plan the A.S. retreat and homecoming. 
  3. Vice President of External Relations,Melvin Ridley III: Melvin recently attended a College Area community council where faulty lighting in the area was discussed and will be fixed in July. Melvin is also working on current legislative issues that could have an impact on Associated Students. 
  4. Vice President of Financial Affairs, Leo Pena: Leo is beginning the planning for the Aztecs Rock Hunger (ARH) campaign which dates have been set from 10/13-11/5. The application for the ARH Leadership Team has just opened and Leo will be interviewing applicants in July. 
  5. Vice President of University Affairs, Ally Gallant: There are multiple vacancies for University Council representative positions, Ally encouraged board members to share this information in an effort to get those spots filled. One of Ally’s goals she is working on is to have the University Council representatives feel prepared for University Senate committee meetings. 
  6. Executive Director, Christina Brown: Christina reported that at the next A.S. Board of Directors meeting there will be more in depth discussions since two voting members are absent today. 

XI. REPORTS OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS

  1. ASBOD Student at Large, Derrick Herrera: Derrick reported that he is excited for this new role he is taking on as a Student-At-Large representative and is willing to give as much support and aid to the executive officers as possible.

XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS

NONE. 

XIII. ADJOURNMENT 

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:17 p.m. 
 HERRERA/RIDLEY                    CARRIED (8-0-0)