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MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 11 - APRIL 10, 201377volved, short of one district. Mr. Wyse said College Options is looking to expand intomore counties. They think they will see expansion. Mr. Swendiman said Dr. Kate Maharpretty much funded College Options for 5 years with her efforts. Mrs. Pratt said on page93, we will be providing students with the opportunity to learn about and apply for collegefinancial aid. I also think they should learn about paying back their financial aid. We'reteaching and remediating; a lot of parents lost their homes, and we don't want anotherbubble like that. Mr. Wyse said we provide financial aid entrance and exit counseling,and are making sure when they leave they are reminded of it. Ms. Schneider said shejust missed it, but her brother will be receiving it. Mrs. Pratt said we need to let studentsknow they are going into a weak economy and paying it back may be difficult.It was moved by Mr. Harold Lucas, seconded by Mr. Robert Steinacher, and carried TOAPPROVE THE SHASTA PROMISE INITIATIVE AGREEMENT. The Student Trusteeadvisory vote was affirmative.9.7 LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SIMPSON UNIVERSITY FOR SPORTS COMPLEXPROJECTMr. Rodrigue said the first page of this Letter of Understanding has been revised to betterdefine COLLEGE and UNIVERSITY. A handout for pages 102 and 103 has been provided.He said we've brought this to the Board before when we did work out at theSimpson University athletic field. This is a continuation of additional work by our HeavyEquipment classes so they can gain real world experience.It was moved by Mrs. Rayola Pratt, seconded by Mr. Robert Steinacher, and carried TOAPPROVE THE LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SIMPSON UNIVERSITY. TheStudent Trustee advisory vote was affirmative.9.8 CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOTAL COMPENSATION SYSTEMS, INC.Mr. Rodrigue said part of our GASB 45 retiree health benefits obligation is to have an actuarialstudy completed every two years. This is the agreement to start the process ofthe actuarial study. We are seeking Board approval.It was moved by Mr. Robert Steinacher, seconded by Mr. Duane Miller, and carried TOAUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSULTING SERVICESAGREEMENT WITH TOTAL COMPENSATION SYSTEMS, INC. The Student Trusteeadvisory vote was affirmative.9.9 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY ANDFIRE PROTECTIONMr. Rodrigue said this agreement is one John Moore, Transportation Supervisor, workson which allows the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to use ourequipment, and Shasta College gets paid for our water tender and dozer used to providesupport at fire incidents. Dean Jimenez's area benefits from this.Dean Jimenez said last year she made the statement that she hoped we would have aheavy fire season, and we did have a good fire season last summer. We brought inclose to $80,000 to the general fund from the dozer and water tender. This is a reallygood project. And no, we did not go out and start any fires.It was moved by Mrs. Rayola Pratt, seconded by Mr. Duane Miller, and carried TO APPROVETHE ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN FOR COOPERATING AGENCY PERSONNEL ON CALFIRE INCIDENT COMMAND TEAMS. The Student Trustee advisory vote was affirmative.