General Meeting Information
Date: October 7,
2026
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Hybrid/MLC 255
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Agenda
Time Topic Purpose Discussion Leader 12:00 Call to Order & Welcome
I Kaur 12:00-12:05 Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes from June 10, 2026
I/D/A Kaur 12:05-12:10 Senate Business
Confirmations:
- Classified Senate - Senators
- Governance represenatives – RAPP, College Council, Campus Facilities
- Committee representatives – President Search
- Stakeholders – Academic Senate
- Advisory groups representatives – BAC, Bookstore taskforce, Technology committee
I/D/A Kaur 12:10-12:30 Update on Bookstore
I/D Sabit 12:30-12:35 Introduction to the LEAP Series for Classified Professionals
I Kaur 12:35-12:55 LEAP Series: Understanding your Retirement plans/Retirement Planning
I/D Chao
12:55 Good of the Order/"Beyond the Desk"
All
1:00 Adjournment
A = Action
D = Discussion
I = Information -
Minutes [DRAFT]
De Anza College Classified Senate (October 7, 2026)
Opening business
- Quorum was achieved.
- Minutes from June 2026 were approved with no opposition or abstentions.
Governance and committee representation
- Members discussed representation for Equity and Engagement, Operations and Facilities, Student Services, and Resource Allocation and Program Planning.
- Deepa and Thomas were identified in connection with the Resource Allocation and Program Planning Committee. Additional governance representatives were discussed.
Bookstore update
- The bookstore task force began meeting in summer 2026. Its outcomes and recommendations are ready to share as planning for future bookstore services continues.
- The current Follett contract ends June 30, 2027.
- Discussion addressed vendor costs and future use of the bookstore space. A possible relocation was discussed; the location and timing remain to be determined.
- Home delivery and bookstore pickup options were discussed. The bookstore uses a delivery process separate from the district warehouse, and mailing logistics were raised as a concern.
Professional development
- The LEAP series and PGA credit for attending Classified Senate meetings were highlighted.
Retirement savings presentation
- The presentation covered 403(b) and 457(b) plans, with discussion of contribution rules, eligibility, and investment options.
- Employees were encouraged to contact plan vendors directly about individual circumstances and investment preferences.
- Suggestions for additional investment vendors can be brought to ACE for consideration.
Good of the order
- Members raised campus Wi-Fi coverage and student access to devices, including iPads, laptops, MacBooks, and hotspots.
Follow up items
- Bookstore: Watch for task force recommendations and updates on location, costs, and delivery arrangements.