Present:  Cindy Stokes, Lori Drake, Nancy Collinwood, Shelley Henson, Teri Wood-Slaughter, Drew Weidman, Dane LeBlanc, Victoria Gorrell
Welcome:  Drew Weidman
Approval of Minutes from 11.11.03…Unanimous

 Discussion

Medical Benefits: 

q  Results from the survey have been compiled and Open Meetings were held with the campus.  The Steering committee is leaning towards either plan 3 (a flat percentage) or plan 4 (which would be adjusted for pay rate).  CSAC is supporting plan 4.

q  Couples often cost more than families in Medical bills

q  The advisory committee is awaiting the decision of the President before the RFP is created.

December 26^th Holiday:  President’s Council has allotted an extra holiday on December 26^th.  PSAC is pleased with this decision

Appreciation for staff:  PSAC would like to formally express appreciation for the staff that are on campus during the winter break to serve students and keep the campus running.

Shepherd Union Renovation update:  Bids for the Shepherd Union Building renovation came in far above what was budgeted and/or expected.  That process is on hold until the bidding companies come closer to projected amounts.  The Bell Tower project may also be on hold.

Personnel policies:  The Board of Trustees passed the changes in HR/personnel policies proposed in the November meeting.

Motion to close meeting- Unanimous