General Meeting Information
Date: October 7,
2026
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Student Council Chambers (SCC) and Zoom
Zoom Information
Meeting ID: 822 6806 4312
Passcode: 593130
URL: https://fhda-edu.zoom.us/j/82268064312?pwd=gYn0sOfjGZ3N9IM47Un84xByrdwwBY.1
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Agenda
Time Topic Purpose Discussion Leader 3:00 PM Call To Order A Allissa Lo 3:00 PM Roll Call A Melissa Luis 3:01 PM Public Comments
Please Note: This segment of the meeting is reserved for members of the public to address the DASG Senate on the topic/issue for which this meeting was scheduled. No comment on any other topic/issue will be permitted. A time limit of one (1) minute per speaker shall be observed. The law does not permit any action to be taken, nor extended discussion of any items not on the agenda. The DASG Senate may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed. (California Government Code §54954.3).
I All 3:01 PM Approval of Minutes
- September 30th, 2026
I/D/A All 3:03 PM Advisor Announcements I Advisors 3:05 PM Senate Announcements I DASG Senate 3:06 PM Consent Calendar
1. Appoint Georgy Demyanenko (Veteran Center Program Liaison) to the Finance Committee
2. Appoint Megumi Estrada Nakamatsu (HEFAS Program Liaison) to the Student Rights & Equity Committee
3. Appoint Axel Anderson (Pride Center Program Liaison) to the Marketing CommitteeI Senators 3:07 PM Business Item # 1-Campus Bookstore Operations
PresentationThis item is to provide information regarding the campus bookstore operating model including committee recommendations, districtwide participation, procurement timeline, and implementation planning.15 minutes
I Farhad Sabit
Henry Cervantes
3:25 PM Business Item # 2-Funding Request for Diwali Event
This item is to discuss and possibly approve up to $4,000 for food (4015) and $350 for printing (4060) for the Diwali annual festival at De Anza College.20 minutes
I/D/A Arin Kumar 3:45 PM Business Item # 3-April-August`26 Checks $500 and Greater
This item is to present the list of checks of $500 and greater from April to August 2026 and answer any questions.5 minutes
I Jennifer Nguyen 3:50 PM Business Item # 4-Shared Governance Best Practices
This item is to inform and educate the DASG Senate on the Best Practices for Student Voices in Shared Governance.Best-Practices-for-Student-Voices-in-Shared-Governance
15 minutes
I Tran Dang
Hyon Chu
4:10 PM Business Item #5-Review Lounge Policy
This item is to discuss the De Anza Student Government Lounge Office Usage Policy.
15 minutes
I Allissa Lo 4:25 PM Public Comments
Please Note: This segment of the meeting is reserved for members of the public to address the DASG Senate on the topic/issue for which this meeting was scheduled. No comment on any other topic/issue will be permitted. A time limit of two (2) minutes per speaker shall be observed. The law does not permit any action to be taken, nor extended discussion of any items not on the agenda. The DASG Senate may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed. (California Government Code §54954.3).
I All 4:27 PM Advisor Announcements I Advisors 4:28 PM Senate Announcements I Senate 4:30 PM Adjournment A Allissa Lo A = Action
D = Discussion
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Minutes [DRAFT]
Call to Order
- Allissa called the meeting to order at 3:02 PM.
Roll Call
# Last First Present Late Absent Online Left Early Excused 1 Lo Allissa x 2 Dang Tran x 3 Kumar Arin x 4 Suarez Galilea x 5 Lukius Jesslyn x 6 Sharma Ridhi x 7 Agarwal Ashwika x 8 Chiang Yumin x 9 Cung Lena x 10 Alasvandian Arman x 11 Averin Roman x 12 Boobekova Aidai x 13 Bremner Jasmine x 14 Burgos Elena x 15 Chao Leo x 16 Chen Kaitlynn x 17 Junday Arnav x 18 Khangaldy Kayla x 19 Kim Joy x 20 Nguyen Kathy x 21 Singh Shreya x 22 Waisy Jewel x 23 Wong Ka Chun x 24 Yoshida James x 25 Yang Ella x 26 Estrada Megumi x 27 Demyanenko Georgy x 28 Anderson Axel x 29 Sun Simona x
Public Comments
None
Approval of Minutes
- Lena motions to approve minutes of Sept 30th, 2026, Yumin seconds, no objection, motion passed.
Advisor Announcements
- Hyon Chu - Not here for next Senate meeting due to conferences.
- Maritza-”wish the DC team well, and note that we are gonna be busy with Club Day. I’ll be hopping off soon to prioritize that, but if anyone is able to help with table set-up between 8:20-10 AM that would be super appreciated! I look forward to seeing many of you there at least at the DASG table”
Senate Announcements
- Mona- Public policy liaison.
- All Chairs gave a quick update on how their first meetings went.
- Mini Flea Market is next week
Student Trustee Announcements
- 7.17- important to note some construction, better gym and floor and more equipment for general students and athletes. Board members want to announce to let perspective interns or public members know that there is now going to be a VTA route between De Anza and Foothill. Already started. counting numbers right now, important to spread the word.
External Shared Governance Group Reports
- None
Internal DASG Committee Reports
- No Internal DASG Committee Reports
Consent Calendar
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Appoint Georgy Demyanenko (Veteran Center Program Liaison) to the Finance Committee
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Appoint Megumi Estrada Nakamatsu (HEFAS Program Liaison) to the Student Rights & Equity Committee
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Appoint Axel Anderson (Pride Center Program Liaison) to the Marketing Committee
Lena motions to approve consent calendar, Shreya seconds. No Objections. Motion Passed.
Business Item # 1-Introductions
Campus Bookstore Operations Presentation
Farhad Sabit presented and answered questions on Bookstore operations.
Business Item # 2-Funding Request
This item is to discuss and possibly approve up to $4,000 for food (4015) and $350 for printing (4060) for the Diwali annual festival at De Anza College.
Arman makes a motion for $3000, $350 for printing. Georgy seconds. Not Passed.
Ka Chun amends to give $500 for food and $0 for printing. Georgy seconds. Not Passed
Ridhi motions to amend the amendment and suggests the original amount approved by Finance. Arin Seconds. All in favor, Motion passed
Ridhi motions to amend the 2nd amendment and suggests the original amount approved by Finance. Allissa Seconds. All in favor, Motion passed
The funding request to approve up to $4,000 for food (4015) and $350 for printing (4060) for the Diwali annual festival at De Anza College has been approved.
Business Item # 3-April-August`26 Checks $500 and Greater
Jennifer presented the spreadsheet on checks greater than $500 April- August 2026.
April-August 2026 Checks $500 and Greater
Business Item # 4-Shared Governance Best Practices
Hyon Chu went over the best Shared Governance Best Practices document and gave more information being a part of the shared governance committees.
Best-Practices-for-Student-Voices-in-Shared-Governance
Business Item # 5-Review Lounge Policy
Allissa and senators went around the room reading the DASG Lounge Office Usage Policy.
Public Comments
None
Advisor Announcements
- Hyon Chu- thank you for engaging in the funding allocation item. Remider about the upcoming Student Leadership training.
- Dennis-Intern information form was sent out.
Introduction of Senators
None
Adjournment
- Allissa adjourns the meeting at 5:09 pm.