Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University

Monday, December 2, 2024 - 3:30pm
Council Chambers, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

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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, Mohammed (late 4:09 p.m.), Kareen Holstrom, Jessica Rentto, Kara Bauer (in place for Caryl Montero-Adams)
    2. Voting Members Absent: Janine Ezomo
    3. Non-Voting Members Present: Ashton Sophabmixay, Christina Brown
    4. Non-Voting Members Absent: None
    5. Guests: Shaye Phung, Carlos Careaga, Patty Rea, Janice Dils

III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for December 2, 2024.
SIDDIQUI/FELIX       CARRIED (10-0-0)

IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the previous A.S. Board of Directors meeting minutes of 11/18/2024.
HOLSTROM/HERRERA      CARRIED (10-0-0)

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: Several projects in SDSU Imperial Valley are undergoing, from new infrastructure in Brawley to tentative student housing projects partnering with the Imperial Valley College, slated to open in Fall 2026.

VII. CLOSED SESSION

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None.

VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

    1. Proposed Amendments to A.S. Bylaws, Codes, and Charters (Information) - Shaye Phung, A.S. Chief Justice (Time Certain 3:45 p.m.)
      1. #BA F24-01 College of Sciences Student Council: The Board of Directors reviewed the removal of outdated language in their bylaws and additional policies. Recommendations were given with adjustments, to be approved at the next Board of Directors meeting.
    2. A.S. Staff Compensation Adjustments (Action) - Patty Rea, Associate Executive Director (Time Certain 4:15 p.m.)

      It was moved and seconded to approve the A.S. Staff Compensation Adjustments.

      EREKAT/NOVAK      CARRIED (11-0-0)

    3. 24/25 Fall Rebudget (Information) - Carlos Careaga, A.S. Finance DirectorCarlos Careaga, A.S. Finance Director, reviewed information regarding the fall rebudget. The Board of Directors will approve this at the next meeting.
    4. General Consent Agenda (Action)It was moved and seconded to approve the Financial Affairs Committee meeting minutes.
      EREKAT/HOLSTROM     CARRIED (11-0-0)It was moved and seconded to approve the Marketing and Communications meeting minutes.
      FELIX/NOVAK      CARRIED (11-0-0)
    5. General Consent Report (Information)
      The General Consent Report was reviewed.

IX. EXECUTIVE REPORTS

    1. A.S. President, Katarina Hernandez: 
      1. Kat asked if anyone is available to sit on the Vacancy Ad Hoc Committee to fill the A.S. Elections Coordinator position.
    2. Executive Vice President, Tajuddin Henry:
      1. The CSSA President will be here on Thursday, all day, so feel free to stop by and greet. He is still reviewing recommendations regarding Homecoming and is working on tangible improvements. Also, he is working to distinguish different department operations regarding marketing, communications, and full-time staff responsibility. 
    3. Vice President of External Relations, Derrick Herrera: 
      1. A.S. will be hosting and facilitating the tours and meetings with the CSSA President. 
      2. This Friday, an additional CSU Board of Trustee will visit.
      3. He will be conducting CHESS interviews over the next few weeks.
    4. Vice President of Financial Affairs, Vincent Lin: 
      1. He is currently wrapping up Aztec Rock Hunger and doing debriefs. 
      2. He finished a 5-year analysis and wants to continue analyzing trends with ARH’s direction to improve next year.
      3. He is working on a speech for the December 4th ARH Reveal at 12:00 p.m. in the Union Courtyard.
    5. Vice President of University Affairs, Trinity Dang:
      1. Had a 1-on-1 with a Dean to discuss the Academic Partnership Agreement and also addressed AI softwares being used to grade student papers.
      2. At All-Council next week, we will be writing affirmation notes for student care packages during finals week.
      3. She is reviewing memorandums to continue the relationship A.S. Career Advantage is with SDSU Career Services. 
      4. She is inviting representatives to the Academic Deans Council on February 5th to discuss goals for the upcoming semester.
      5. She is in the process of planning the agendas for University Council and University Affairs Board meetings next semester.

X. BOARD OF DIRECTOR STUDENT AT LARGE REPORTS

    1. Nicholas Felix, Board of Director Student-at-Large: 
      1. He will be contacting Dr. Hala Madanat about research and ways for A.S. to help promote and set up funding for undergraduate research.
    2. Aliza Siddiqui, Board of Director Student-at-Large:
      1. She is working on CLC legal services the Government Affairs Director.
    3. Mohammed Erekat, Board of Director Student-at-Large:
      1. He has a meeting coming up in regards to SWANA Center.

XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS

None.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

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