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Archived Minutes - March
2000
PRESENT: Lori Anderson, Becky Ball, Don Broshears,
Debbie Clark, Debbie Fleck, Martha Gilbert, Barbara Goodwin, Ginny Hall, Linda
Harmon, Chris Jines, Margaret Ochsner, Lois Stevens, and Debbie Strueh
RECORDER: Becky Ball
I. Call to order - Meeting
was called to order by Debbie Clark at 10:10 a.m.
II. Approval of minutes -
Motion was made by Becky Ball that the minutes of the February 23, 2000 meeting
be accepted with suggested changes. Debbie Strueh seconded this motion.
III. Committee Reports
- Economic Benefits – Discussion was held on funeral
leave policy.
- Employee Relations – The picnic menu has been
approved. Door prizes are coming in and this year they will pre-draw for the
door prizes and have a listing of the winners posted at the picnic.
Decorations for the picnic are on order. Employee picnic is scheduled for
June 7 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Committee members are working on the Savings
Incentive Program. It is proving to be a constantly changing and slow
process. The Savings Incentive Program is currently linked to the Human
Resources web site. Once the Staff Council web page is up the Savings
Incentive Program will also be posted there. Decision was made that Staff
Council Newsletter should be approved by Staff Council prior to distribution.
- Nominating – Diana Fuqua has been replaced by Jalane
Weber from Social Work.
IV. Old Business -
- Retreat - Discussion was held on the agenda for the
Staff Council Retreat. Suggestion was made that Richard Schmidt, Cindy
Brinker or Mary Hupfer be invited to come and discuss the university budgeting
process. Suggestion was also made that retreat could be held in the Grimes
House. Consensus was that icebreaker games are helpful in getting acquainted
with new council members.
- Fall Meeting - Barbara Goodwin is gathering pictures
to be shown in a power point presentation. Suggestion was made that it would
be beneficial to have break out sessions. The following are ideas for these
sessions: PERF representative; TIA CREF representative; and Advanced
Connections USI. Suggestion was made that it would be nice for Staff Council
to be recognized for their tenth anniversary at the Fall meeting. Information
will be given to Sherrianne Standley.
V. New Business
- Meeting date and time - It was agreed upon that
10:00 on Wednesdays was a good time for meetings. Attendance - Staff Council
By-laws state that a council member should not be absent for more that two
meetings during any six-month period. Employee Recognition Dinner -
discussion was held on this topic. Suggestion was made than invitations should
indicate "casual attire ". All agreed that this activity is appreciated and
would like to see it continued. Next Employee Recognition Dinner is scheduled
for June 14, 2000.
VI. Discussion/Announcement –
- Question was asked to Debbie Fleck if supervisors
are allowed to use absence record on an employee's evaluation. This record is
provided to supervisors so they can determine if a problem exists and then it
can be a point of discussion during evaluation. Also, if an individual was on
an approved FMLA leave, this cannot be used for a negative point during the
evaluation process.
- It was also presented that some employees think that
there shouldn't be any differentiation between sick time and vacation time.
Also that more leniency should be allowed concerning family sick time. It was
thought that five days of the twelve offered is too restricting.
VII. Adjournment
Motion was made to adjourn meeting by Margaret Ochsner and
seconded by Debbie Strueh at 11:20. |
