Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University

Monday, December 8, 2025 - 3:30pm
Council Chambers, Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

A.S. President Kareen Holstrom called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

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  1. Voting Members Present: Kareen Holstrom, Abby McLachlan, Aliza Siddiqui, Jasmin Zeis-Khalil ( Arrived at 3:46 p.m.), Milan Rawls, Nadia Gallarzo, Karen Sawouq, Marco Loza, Noah Stuart ( Arrived at 3:53 p.m.)
  2. Voting Members Absent:  Ava Alvarado, Julia Biesman
  3. Non-Voting Members Present: Araya Williams, Jessica Rentto (Arrived at 3:46 p.m.), Christina Brown, Caryl Montero-Adams, Brittany Santos-Derieg
  4. Non-Voting Members Absent: None.
  5. Guests: Carlos Careaga

III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for December 8, 2025.
LOZA/BIESMAN       CARRIED (8-0-0)

IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the previous minutes.
ZEIS-KHALIL/STUART       CARRIED (8-0-0)

V. PUBLIC COMMENT:

None.

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VI. PRESENTATIONS AND UNIVERSITY REPORTS

  1. Brittany Santos-Derieg, University President’s Designee, reported on the following: 
    A public comment was made regarding advocacy for a state-sponsored national consortium and the need for state funding to support the region, including plans to speak at UCSD and issue a press release. The goal is to maintain a unified regional structure without separating border-area students. 
    Updates from Sacramento indicated that campuses like Chico and Fresno receive per-student funding, and there is interest in developing a more equitable formula to support CSU growth and smaller colleges. While no new CSU funding is expected, state officials expressed willingness to work on solutions, with an anticipated 1% enrollment-based growth target.
  2. Jessica Rentto, Business and Financial Affairs Designee:
    A CFAC meeting was held last Friday, and members of the executive board are invited to speak on behalf of the organization during these meetings.
  3. Caryl Montero-Adams, University President’s Designee, reported on the following:
    The committee is in the process of launching a routine audit for student organizations, which may address both organizational conduct and individual student conduct. The responsible parties will document all findings from the audit. Three colleges have been selected for this initial review.
                   

VII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION         

  1. A.S. Elections Code Proposed Amendments (Information) - Kareen Holstrom, A.S. President
    Elections Code is the governing document that outlines the rules, procedures, and standards for conducting student government elections. It typically defines candidate eligibility requirements, campaigning rules, spending limits, timelines, complaint and violation processes, and the responsibilities of the Elections Committee. The code is designed to ensure fair, transparent, and equitable elections, protect students’ voting rights, and maintain the integrity of the electoral process within the student body.
  2. Renovation of the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre Hospitality House, Tim Ripke, Viejas Arena Director (Action) (Time Certain 4 p.m.)

Proposed renovation plans for the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre Hospitality House. He clarified that all historical elements of the facility will remain unchanged and preserved. The renovation will focus solely on updating the interior of the hospitality house. The item was scheduled as an action item for committee consideration at the designated time.
GALLARZO/SAWOUQ     CARRIED (8-0-0)

C. SDSU Children’s Center Audit (Action) - Carlos Careaga, A.S. Finance Director (Time Certain 4:15 p.m.)
Audit of the SDSU Children’s Center, outlining key findings and recommendations for financial and operational compliance. This item was scheduled as an action item for review and approval at the designated time.

SAWOUQ/LOZA     CARRIED (8-0-0)

D. A.S. 2025-26 Fall Rebudget (Action) - Carlos Careaga, A.S. Finance Director
It was moved and seconded to approve the A.S. 2025-26 Fall Rebudget.
MCLACHLAN/ZEIS_KHALIL     CARRIED (8-0-0)

E. End of the Semester Recap & Goals Review (Information) - Kareen Holstrom, A.S. President 
 The End of the Semester Recap & Goals Review was reviewed.

F. General Consent Agenda (Action)
RAWLS/ZEIS_KHALIL     CARRIED (8-0-0)

G. General Consent Report (Information)

VIII. CLOSED SESSION -

None.

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IX. BOARD OF DIRECTOR STUDENT AT LARGE REPORTS

  1. Student-at-Large, Ava Alvarado: 
    No Report. 
  2. Student-at-Large, Julia Biesman:
    No Report.
  3. Student-at-Large, Marco Loza:
    No Report.
  4. Student-at-Large, Karen Sawouq: 
    No Report.
  5. Student-at-Large, Noah Stuart: 
    No Report.
  6. Student-at-Large, Jasmin Zeis-Khalil: 
    No Report.

X. EXECUTIVE REPORTS

  1. A.S. President, Kareen Holstrom reported on the following: No Report.
  2. Executive Vice President, Milan Rawls reported on the following: No Report.
  3. Vice President of External Relations, Abby McLachlan reported on the following: No Report.
  4. Vice President of Financial Affairs, Aliza Siddiqui reported on the following: No Report.
  5. Vice President of University Affairs, Nadia Gallarzo reported on the following: No Report. 

 

XI. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADVISOR REPORT:

Christina Brown reported on the following: No Report. 

XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

None.

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XIII. ADJOURNMENT 

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:48 p.m.
ZEIS-KHALIL/MCLACHLAN                           CARRIED (8-0-0)