by Dennis Frisch, Vice-President, SMCFA
The last ten years at SMC have been marked by a no confidence vote, lawsuits, labor strife, conflicts with the community over property acquisitions, deep cuts in employees and services, budget squeezes, and an ever growing cadre of management. Meanwhile, SMC's two-faced public relations machine...full story>>
2004-05 SMC funding per Full-Time Equivalent Students = $3540 ranking = 72 (before receiving Equalization)
2005-06 SMC funding per Full-Time Equivalent Students = $4033 ranking = 6 (After recieving Equalization money for two years) ...full story>>
by Mitra Moassessi, Chief Negotiator
In a recent District wide email the following was reported as part of a summary of the april 10, 2006 Board of Trustees meeting: "The latest statewide compromise on the complex formula for equalization funds for community colleges would provide SMC about $1.5 million in 2006-07...full story>>
How Much Longer?
Come to the Board meeting Monday, May 8 and let the trustees know that the time for excuses is at an end. The time to act is NOW!
5pm - Picketing, Business building parking lot
6pm- Pizza, Business building patio
7pm-Board Meeting
Photos by Martin Goldstein
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