The HCC Administrative Thugs Strike Again

This is the second document drop from GK Deep Throat. It's a little choppy because I converted it to text from original.

Things have not changed since I was teaching at HCC for 28 years. Dr. Stephenson sounds like the usual toxic president that follows in the tradition of Morton Shanberg and Ambrose Garner. I think all the pschologically disturbed academic weaklings have flocked to the HCC administration.

The Board must intervene. We'll see what the resources of the State government can do to insure that it does. lee

HillsboroughCommunity CoIIege

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Lee Drury De Cesare,

HCC administrators have made sure that your voice is not heard amongst HCC rank-and-file.

This past year, the administration has subtly pushed to eliminate hard-earned employees’
rights and benefits.

This past November, (If I gave you exact date/time/location my identity would be revealed;
I would face immediate dismissal.)

HCC vice president Barbara Larson while speaking to
HCC t, LW j —, said the following, quote: "I can see those two bookstore
documenting things against them. then said the following, quote: "I’m already on it."

Barbara Larson was most likely referring to the two HCC bookstore supervisors (Beverly
at the 11/15/06 board meeting. I enclosed for you a copy of 11/15/06 board meeting
minutes.

I’ve been with HCC for many, many years, and have witnessed administrators and their
eager and willing department heads punish those who speak a differing voice. I fear that
those two courageous bookstore supervisors will be punished for speaking out.

Back in 1999, Gwendolyn Stephenson, Sue Flaig and a bevy of managers, made up false
charges against a HCC bookstore supervisor Miriam Del Rio.

The bogus charges were
later dropped ç t..i --i—hired attorney John W. Bakas, Jr.), but she was deliberately harassed and eventually had to file a claim with the EEOC. I enclosed for you. copies of internal HCC documents on that matter.

The lengths to which HCC administrators go to eliminate perceived threats to beyond
human decency.

Please post this letter on your blog for others to see.

GK Insider

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HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2006 - 5:00 RM.

BOARD MEETING

BRANDONCAMPUS
ADMINiSTRATION BUILDING ROOM 117
MINUTES
1.0 GENERAL FUNCTIONS
1 .01 Call to Order
Ms. Watkins called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
1.03 Invocation
Ms. Watkins requested that during the moment of silence staff remerr Kenie Freeman, an HCC student athlete, who recently passed away.
1.04 Roll Call
The following Trustees were in attendance:
Mr. Daniel Coton [5:20 p.m.]
Mrs. Nancy Watkins
Dr. W. Edward Gonzalez
Mrs. Chappella Hill
Mr. Thomas Huggins, Ill
1.05 Welcome to Guests and Staff Members
Ms. Watkins welcomed all guests and staff members
1.06 Foundation Report

months for the College’s outsourced IT Department to respond tO his “Help Desk” computer repair request.
4.02 Mr. Peter Rossi, a Plant City Campus Program Biologist, addressed the Board and expressed his concern regarding his position as a Program Biologist with the Florida Studies Department being reclassified from a full-time regular position to a full-time temporary position, He explained that the program had previously been funded by the College; however, it has recently been changed to self supporting through grant funding and other sources.

Ms. Watkins requested clarification regarding the difference between a full-time regular and full-time temporary position.

Ms. Sue Flaig, the Director of Human Resources, explained that a full- time regular position is funded through hard money and that a full-time temporary position is funded through auxiliary enterprises and grant [soft] monies.
Mrs. Hill inquired why the decision was made to move these positions from full-time permanent to full-time temporary positions.

Dr. Stephenson explained that hi an attempt to bring the Plant City Campus budget in line, staff felt that it was important that the Environmental Studies Program be run as a separate cost center that actually generates the revenue to pay their salaries, just like The Corporate Training Center [TCTC] is attempting to accomplish. She indicated that the program must ultimately become fully self-supporting. She explained that part of the strategy at the Plant City Campus was to add two new full-time faculty positions with the funds that were freed up with these three Program Biologist positions. Dr. Stephenson advised that she will provide the Board with a full report on this reclassification decision.

Dr. Felix Haynes, the Plant City Campus President, explained that staff has been reviewing the campus’ faculty position needs for approximately two. Dr. Haynes reminded the Board that the Institute of Florida Studies is a community service program, not an FTE generated function and the College does not receive state funding for the program.

4.03 Ms. Beverly Mueller, the Brandon Campus Bookstore Supervisor, addressed the Board and expressed her colleagues’ and her concerns regarding the Bookstore outsourcing and the Request for Proposal for same.
4.04 Ms. Leann Horwood, the Dale Mabry Campus Bookstore Textbook Supervisor, addressed the Board and expressed her concerns regarding the status of her employment, retirement, health insurance and especially what will happen to the students should the Bookstore be

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is1fif;cted by the Privacy Act of 1974; See Privacy Act Statement beforef 1151A00461
FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN REL. and EEOC
State or iocalAenc); if any
NAME (Indicate Mr., Ms.. Mrs.,1 HDWE TELEFIE C

Mrs. Miriam N. Del Rio
STREET ADDRESS DITY, srr-:
501 Raoid Falls Dr.. Brandon. FL 5Z C72 57
NAMED IS THE EMPLOYER, LABOR ORGANIZAIDS, EMPLDVUET AGECV APPE:DESH:P CCWWITTEE,
STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY WHO DIScIMINAED A3AINST E ufc,- ;:
NAME ..-..-.. NUMBER CF EWP_CYEES, EWSERS TEEPdD:_ Area Cde)
Hilisborough Community College Ca D 5D (3) 253—7:39
STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE DOUNTY
39 Columbia Drive, Tampa, FL 33606 057
NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER (:rc;ude .4rea Code,
STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE COUNTY
CAUSE OF DISCRIMINATION BASED ON (Check appropriate box (es)) DATE DISCRIMINATION TOOK PLACE
EARLIEST LATEST
LZRACE LCOLOR 11SEX LIRELIGION JNATIONAL ORIGIN
RETALIATION LJAQE I:IDISABILITY EJOTHERfSpecify) 12/10/1999 12/21/1999
CONTINUING ACTION
THE PARTICULARS ARE (If additional space is needed, attach extra sheet(s)):

I. Personal Harm
On 12/10/99 I was reassigned to work at the Dale Mabry campus bookstore. Since my reassignment, I have not been allowed to perform my duties as a supervisor, have been subjected to intimidation and harassment by my co—workers, in that I am being constantly watched, not trained on new procedures, given Stock Clerk duties, and excluded from office social functions.

II. Respondent’s Reason for Adverse Action
No reason has been given.

III, Discrimination Statement
I believe I have been discriminated against on the basis nionT origin, Hispanic (Puerto Rican), my sex, Female, and retaltd affls’. for having filed Charge No. 151A00216, in violation of TitlIIft&. Civil Rights Pct of 1964, as amended
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EEOC FORM 5 (ReV. 06/99)

RESPONDENT’S COPY

want this charge tiled with both the EEOC and the state ci local Agency, if any. I will advise the agencies if I change my address or telephone number and cooperate fully with them in the processing of my charge in accordance with their procedures.		NOTARY - (When necessary for State and Local Requirements)
I swear or affirm that I have read the above charge and it is true to the best of ray knowledge, information and	that belief.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true		SIGNATURE OF COMPLAINANT
and correct.
	SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS (Month, day and year)	DATE
Date Charging Party (Signature)

JOflfl W. BAKas, Jr.
Attorney and Counselor at Law
201 E. KENNEDY BouLEvARD. SUTrE 400
TAMPA. FLORIDA 33602-5823
TE1EPHoE 813-2284015
FAX 813-228-8208

E-mail jbakasgaol.can
Nc’vember 8, 1999
Maria N. Sorolis
Allen, Norton & Blue
Hyde Park Plaza, Suite 350
324 South Hyde Park Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33606
BY FAX TO 813-253-2006

Re: Miriam Nelly Del Rio

Dear Ms. Sorolis:

The College has ignored Del Rio’s requests regarding the name clearing
hearing and has sought to build a false record concerning the nature of the hearing. Del Rio again rejects such attempts and renews her previous requests.

Sincerely yours,
(John’W. Bakas, Jr.

OFFICE OF TH PRESIDENT
Gwendolyn W Stephenson, Ph.D.

PD. Bx 3 27 P
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December 10, 1999
Mrs. Miriam N. Del Rio
501 Rapid Falls Drive
Brandon, Florida 33511

Dear Mrs. Del Rio:
I have determined that the most recent investigation into the missing funds at the Plant City Campus is not yet complete.

As a result, I have withdrawn my recommendation for your termination from the December Board agenda. I am reimbursing your back pay from October 1, 1999 Comma Needed to the present, No comma: superfluous with interest. Effective Monday, December 13, 1999, you are to report to the Dale Mabry Campus Bookstore and Sarah Emerson for your assignment. In the event you do not report to work on Monday, you need to contact Ms. Emerson accordingly.

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Enclosure (check) cc: Delores Sanford
Marc Gordon
Sarah Emerson
Suzanne Flaig

Communily CoIIege

Sincerely,

President

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