General Meeting Information

Date: June 11, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Student Council Chambers and Zoom

Zoom Information

  • Meeting ID: 826 0620 3899
  • Passcode: 680968
  • Meeting URL: https://fhda-edu.zoom.us/j/82606203899?pwd=FbLAn0Pymu3Uc5awenpx4yO4HsUGVe.1
  • Link: Click Here for the Zoom Meeting

  • Agenda

    Time Topic Purpose Discussion Leader

    4:00 PM

    Call to Order

    I/D
    • Luca Paliska
    • Jayven Huang

    4:00 PM

    Roll Call

    I/D/A
    • Maliah Kenoly

    4:01 PM

    Approval of Minutes

    • May 28, 2025
    • Amended Minutes from May 21, 2025 to include DASG Social Media Officer Senator Votes. 

    I/D/A
    • Senators

    4:02 PM

    Public Comments

    I
    • All

    4:07 PM

    Advisor Announcements

    I
    • Advisors

    4:12 PM

    Senate Announcements

    I
    • Senators

    4:17 PM

    Student Trustee Announcements

    I
    • Iris Li

    4:22 PM

    External Shared Governance Committee Reports

    I
    • Senators

    4:27 PM

    Internal DASG Committee Reports

    I 
    • Senators

    4:32 PM

    Consent Calendar

    D/A
    • Senators

    4:35 PM

    Business Item 1

    DASG Scholarships Winners

    This item is to announce and congratulate the winners of the DASG General and the Silvia Chalista Memorial Scholarships.

    Time: 10 minutes

    		 I
    • Ryan Chu

    4:45 PM 

    Business Item 2

    Budget Request: De Anza Developers 

    This item is to discuss and possibly approve up to $1,600 for the De Anza Developers for Promo Items, Food, Printing and Professional Services. 

    De Anza Developer's Budget Request - Hackathon 2025

    Time: 10 minutes

    		 I/D/A
    • Alan Ma

    4:55 PM

    Business Item 3

    Program Liaisons Bylaws Amendment

    This item is to review, discuss, and approve proposed changes to the DASG Bylaws regarding the clarification of the program liaison selection process.

    Time: 20 minutes

    		 I/D/A
    • Katia Bravo 
    • Joshua Madrid
    • Ryan Chu

    5:15 PM

    Business Item 4

    DASG Student Rights and Equity (SRE) Code Changes

    This item is to review, discuss, and approve proposed changes to the DASG Student Rights and Equity (SRE) Code.

    DASG Student Rights & Equity Code Proposed Changes

    Time: 20 minutes

    		 I/D/A
    • Katia Bravo 
    • Joshua Madrid
    • Ryan Chu

    5:35 PM

    Business Item 5

    Annual Governance Self Assessment Survey

    This item is for the DASG Senate to collaboratively answer the Annual Governance Self Assessment Survey live as a group.

    Please take a moment to review the survey with your governance group and provide one, collaborative response to the questions. The results of the reflections are published annually on the college planning page.

    1. Please indicate the governance group completing this reflection.
      De Anza Student Government (DASG)
    2. Reflecting on the work of the DASG Senate over the past year, how did this work help fulfill De Anza's vision, mission, values, strategic initiatives, Institutional Core Competencies, and commitment to equity?
    3. Reflecting on the DASG Senate's processes and practices over the past year, please identify what has been working and what changes you plan to implement over the next academic year to ensure continuous improvement.
    4. Reflecting on the DASG Senate's ability to disseminate information to its stakeholders (all De Anza College students), what are some strengths and weaknesses in regards to ensuring that all stakeholders are informed of the DASG Senate's activities, processes, policies and decisions? How can you improve your process for information dissemination next year?
    5. Are there any challenges the DASG Senate faced this year and/or are there any resources that could help support the DASG Senate?
    6. As the College engages in the strategic planning process over the next year, all areas will be asked to set goals and monitor their annual progress. Looking ahead, what is one goal the DASG Senate could work towards achieving to help the College meet its mission and goals?

    Time: 30 minutes

    		 D
    • Luca Paliska

    6:05 PM

    Business Item 6

    Affirming the 2025-2026 DASG Senate Into Office

    This item is to affirm the 2025-2026 DASG Senate Into Office

    DASG Oath of Office | 2025-2026

    Time: 5 minutes

    		  
    • Luca Paliska
    6:10 PM

    Public Comments

    I
    • All
    6:15 PM

    Advisor Announcements 

    I
    • Advisors
    6:20 PM

    Introduction of Prospective Senators

    I
    • Prospective Senators
    6:25 PM

    Adjournment

    A
    • Luca Paliska
    • Jayven Huang

    A = Action
    D = Discussion
    I = Information

  • Minutes

    Call to Order

    • Jayven called the meeting to order at 4:07 PM. 

    Roll Call

    # Last  First Present Late Absent Online Left Early Excused
    1 Paliska Luca X          
    2 Sharma Aditya X          
    3 Bravo Katia X          
    4 Ozaki  Michi X          
    5 Huang Jin X          
    6 Li Iris X          
    7 Abukhater Rami   X (4:16)        
    8 Burkhanova Dariga   X (4:16)        
    9 Chu Ryan X          
    10 Hartono Lauren X           
    11 Kim Minseo   X (4:16)        
    12 Lei Wadi Lin X          
    13 Madrid Joshua X          
    14 Min Jin Gi X           
    15 Nguyen Van Loc X          
    16 Pham Victor X           
    17 Shaikh Fatima Zehra X          
    18 Shamarao Anish X          
    19 Teng Yan Ming X          
    20 Estrada Nakamatsu Matsuko     X      
    21 Aklilu Mahder X          
    22 Washington  Lia  X          
    23 Truong Nhi     X      
    24 Yung Yin Wa X          
    25 Krawez Kyle X          
    26 Chang Tracy X          
    27 Tram Lieng           X
    28 Fiona Chang X          
    Incoming Senators (2025-2026) 
    First Name Last Name Present
    Myles Vongnakhone X
    Thin Thida Soe X
    Alan Ma X
    Dali Guerrero  Fernandez X
    Aisyah Faisal X
    Benjamin Vahidi X
    Hoang Anh  Tran X
    Lakshya Saini X
    Salvador Pedroza X
    Jacob Kao X
    Ethan Brignetti X
    Caitlin Lam X
    Audrey  Tai X
    Jayven Huang X
    Joseph Hua X
    Ryan Yi X
    Min Pyae X
    Dang Anh (Chrissy) Thu X
    Suyash Jecaria X
    Jacob  Chen X

    Approval of Minutes

    • Aditya motioned to approve the minutes, Katia seconded the motion, no objections. 
    • Aditya motioned to approve, Katia seconded, no objections. 

    Public Comments

    • Lisa: Please submit all requests; big shout out to Aditya for being an excellent Chair of Finance. Please have physical photo ID when picking up your check. 

    Advisor Announcements

    • Maritza: Deadline for submitting your check request forms is Monday, June 15, 2025. If you have club related reimbursements please submit ASAP. If you need help filling out those forms please reach out to us so we can help you get your money. 

    Senate Announcements

    • Jin: Survey to all club reps to gain feedback; link has been sent out. 
    •  

    Student Trustee Announcements

    • None

    External Shared Governance Committee Reports

    • Jin Gi: Graduation rubric discussion. 
    • Fatima: Tech met on AI Training for Microsoft
    •  

    Internal DASG Committee Reports

    • SRE met today and went over the year long projects

    Consent Calendar

    • N/A

    Business Item 1

    DASG Scholarship Winners

    DASG General Scholarship - $1,000

    • Kathryn Cooke 


    DASG Silvia Chalista Memorial Scholarship - $2,000

    • Dinara Usonova

    Business Item 2

    Budget Request: De Anza Developers 

    • Rami motioned to table Business Item 2 until after Business Item 4 and before Business Item 5, motion passed. 
    • Kyle motioned to approve $1,600 for DA Hacks, Rami seconded the motion, no objections. 

    Business Item 3

    Program Liaisons By Laws Amendment

    • Katia, Joshua and Ryan presented the item. 
    • Discussion took place on whether or not to streamline the process for the Appointment Amendment. 
    • Rami motioned to approve the By Laws amendments relating to the Program Liaison Appointment process; Yin Wa seconded the motion
    • Discussion took place on the motion. 
    • Rami motioned to extend the time by 10 minutes, Kyle seconded the motion, no objections. 
    • Aditya motioned to extend time by 20 minutes, Kyle seconded the motion, no objections. 
    • Van moved to end discussion, Tracy seconded the motion, roll call vote. 
    Vote on the motion to approve the By Laws amendments relating to the Program Liaison Appointment process mentioned in the agenda | Yes = Approve, No - Do Not Approve
    # Last  First Vote
    1 Paliska Luca - 
    2 Sharma Aditya No
    3 Bravo Katia Yes
    4 Ozaki  Michi No
    5 Huang Jin No
    6 Li Iris Yes
    7 Abukhater Rami Yes
    8 Burkhanova Dariga Yes
    9 Chu Ryan Yes
    10 Hartono Lauren Abstain
    11 Kim Minseo Yes
    12 Lei Wadi Lin Yes
    13 Madrid Joshua Yes
    14 Min Jin Gi No
    15 Nguyen Van Loc Yes
    16 Pham Victor Yes
    17 Shaikh Fatima Zehra Yes
    18 Shamarao Anish - 
    19 Teng Yan Ming No
    18 Aklilu Mahder Yes
    19 Washington  Lia  Yes
    20 Yung Yin Wa Yes
    21 Krawez Kyle No
    22 Chang Tracy Yes
    23 Tram Lieng - 
    24 Fiona Chang Abstain
    Yes - 16  No - 6
    Motion passed
    • Katia motioned to move the bring the DA Hacks Item forward, Joshua seconded the motion, no objections.

    Business Item 4

    DASG Student Rights and Equity (SRE) Code Changes

    • Luca motioned to approve the SRE code changes, Rami seconded the motion, motion passed. 

    Business Item 5

    Annual Governance Self Assessment Survey

    • All students participated in discussion on each of the questions mentioned in the agenda. 

    Business Item 6

    Affirming the 2025-2026 DASG Senate Into Office

    • All incoming senators were sworn into their respective positions. 

    Public Comments

    • Rami: Please submit all docs that may help the new incoming senators. 

    Advisor Announcement

    • Dennis: Thank you everyone! 
    • Maliah: Thank you everyone! 
    • Dayna: I hope you all have a wonderful year and thank you to everyone for your hard work! Thank you Dayna! 
    • Jenny: Thank you all, I am so impressed by all of you. I wish you all the best!
    • Maritza: Thank you to everyone for showing up, the incoming senators have learned a lot; excited for the awesome things you do. 

    Adjournment

    • Van motioned to adjourn the meeting, Yan Ming seconded the motion, passed. 

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