Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University

Monday, November 4, 2024 - 3:30pm
Council Chambers, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

A.S. President Kat Hernandez called the meeting to order at 3:39 p.m. 

II. ROLL CALL

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    1. Voting Members Present: Katarina Hernandez, Tajuddin Henry, Trinity Dang, Derrick Herrera, Vincent Lin, Aliza Siddiqui, Nicholas Felix, Nora Novak, Kareen Holstrom, Jessica Rentto, Brittany Santos-Derieg
    2. Voting Members Absent: Mohammed Erekat, Janine Ezomo
    3. Non-Voting Members Present: Ashton Sophabmixay, Christina Brown
    4. Non-Voting Members Absent: None.
    5. Guests: Olivera Jovanovic

III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for November 4, 2024.
FELIX/NOVAK        CARRIED (12-0-0)

It was moved and seconded to approve the modification to the agenda to move Items November 5th Instagram Statement Review and Approval and Discussion on Halloween Events and Suggested Communication and Process Improvements to after the General Consent Agenda and General Consent Report.

HERNANDEZ/DANG       CARRIED (12-0-0)

IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the previous A.S. Board of Directors meeting minutes of 10/21/2024, with modifications to the previous minutes.
HOLSTROM/FELIX       CARRIED (12-0-0)

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

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None.

VI. PRESENTATIONS AND UNIVERSITY REPORTS

    1. Business and Financial Affairs Designee Jessica Rentto reported on the following: SDSU recently hosted a “Making Strides Against Cancer” Walk in Mission Valley with around 15,000 walkers participating, including student organizations, and it turned out successful. On November 12th, there will be an annual night walk with the Safety Committee around campus where students, faculty, and staff will examine lighting and safety issues. As far as Halloween weekend is concerned, there was a brush fire and incident regarding a shooting. After-action meetings are conducted to evaluate the pros and cons of the university’s execution of procedures and as this was the first lockdown implemented on campus, much was learned from the event.
    2. University President’s Designee Brittany Santos-Derieg reported on the following: SDSU was named among the best institutions for promoting international scholarships. 109 individuals including students and faculty received Fulbrights in 2024 and more than 80% of students were from underrepresented backgrounds. Recently, a full budget memo was received from the CSU Chancellor’s Office indicating an 8% cut under the California government and the university is currently gauging student leader, faculty, and staff input to determine the strategic allocation of funds.

VII. CLOSED SESSION

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None.

VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

    1. General Consent Agenda (Action) - It was moved and seconded to approve the Financial Affairs Committee minutes from October 28, 2024.

      FELIX/NOVAK       CARRIED (12-0-0)

      It was moved and seconded to approve the Marketing and Communications Committee minutes from October 16, 2024 and October 23, 2024.

      FELIX/DANG       CARRIED (12-0-0)

    2. General Consent Report (Information)
      The General Consent Report was reviewed.

    3. November 5th Instagram Statement Review and Approval (Action)
      It was moved and seconded to approve the Instagram Statement regarding November 5th.

      SIDDIQUI/LIN       CARRIED (12-0-0)

    4. Discussion on Halloween Events and Suggested Communication and Process Improvements (Information)
      Due to the events over Halloween regarding the brush fire and incident regarding a shooting, student leader input is being gauged regarding expectations and what is to be addressed at the upcoming Safety Town Hall. Topics of safety discussion will include the University Police Department, Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, Counseling and Psychological Services, Inclusive SDSU, and Title IX. Concerns were raised from students regarding lack of communication and delayed or unthorough response to the events that took place, and discussion and suggestions were held on improving conditions and safety regulations.

IX. EXECUTIVE REPORTS

    1. A.S. President, Katarina Hernandez: 
      1. The Safety Town Hall will take place on November 21, 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm in Montezuma Theatre. As there have been more concerns regarding safety recently, she will restructure the Town Hall to focus on the events that occurred on Halloween weekend.
    2. Executive Vice President, Tajuddin Henry - None.
    3. Vice President of External Relations, Derrick Herrera: 
      1. He reminded everyone to go vote in the upcoming election.
      2. After returning from the CSU Graduate Initiative Symposium, he detailed positive remarks regarding the meeting for being oriented towards recognizing wrong patterns in campuses.
      3. The Good Neighbor Cleanup is this Sunday from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
    4. Vice President of Financial Affairs, Vincent Lin: 
      1. December 4, 2024 will be the Aztecs Rock Hunger wrap-up/reveal.
      2. He is now currently working on Student Success Fee matters.

X. BOARD OF DIRECTOR STUDENT AT LARGE REPORTS

    1. Nicholas Felix, Board of Director Student-at-Large: 
      1. He recently tabled for a service fair.
      2. He is currently working on Student Success Fee matters.
    2. Kareen Holstrom, Board of Director Student-at-Large - None.
    3. Aliza Siddiqui, Board of Director Student-at-Large: 
      1. November 18-22, 2024 is International Education week.
    4. Janine Ezomo, Board of Director Student-at-Large - None.
    5. Nora Novak, Board of Director Student-at-Large: 
      1. She is currently reaching out to college council representatives to plan meetings and help with their respective college council operations.

XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS

    1. ARH Dunk Tank is on October 24, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. in the Union Courtyard.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:12 p.m. 
HOLSTROM/HERRERA                           CARRIED (12-0-0)