SAN DIEGO COUNTY INSTRUCTOR'S COUNCIL

2004 - 2005

Minutes Dec 8, 2004

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Merit began with introductions. Last meeting minutes were approved. Minutes are posted on the website.

CDE: Anna Borges was at our meeting. She informed us that CDE is going to start alternating Instructor/Coordinators each year. We will have Anna one more year. There have also been some changes at the Academy. Anna is the Lead Instructor, Danno is in the Field. Anna, Bob, Karen, Dewell, and Matt will be the main Instructors. Mat and Karen are the Instructor's for the Special Needs Class. Karen is the Instructor for the Mountain Driving Class. New Classroom Manual should be out next Fall. Anna wanted to remind us about the change to Title 5 Regulation 141105 concerning Lap Shoulder Restraints, and the new cell phone regulation. She also informed us the Idling Regulation did not go through as law, it will remain a Regulation. Also, new T0-2 forms are out.

CHP: No tests the last 2 Tuesdays of December for San Diego. January back to normal. El Cajon will be open the last 2 Thursdays as usual. Dan reported that Robert is doing well.

MOTOR CARRIER: None

CASTO: Driver's workshop scheduled for March 5, 2005 at the San Diego County Office of Education Complex on Linda Vista Rd. If you have any questions or would like to teach a class, contact Debbie Shively at Cajon Valley School District. 619-588-3669.

Mechanic's Workshop changed to Feb. 5 at Poway.

Rodeo: Northen, April 23, in Stockton. Southern, April 30, in Santa Anita - Chapionship, Memorial Weekend at the CHP Academy.

CLASSES: Original School Bus Driver - Poway starts January 10, 2005  - 5pm to 8pm. Questions, call Cat at 858-748-0010 x2058

Chula Vista Adult School - Sandy Hull - January 31, 2006 - M/W 6pm to 9pm.

SURVEY ATTENDANCE:  Merit reported on the outcome of the survey on attendance. Changing meetings to evenings, etc. did not seem to matter. The biggest reason many cannot attend is because of the work load. Meetings will be kept as they are. The idea to combine a CASTO meeting once in awhile was thought to be good. The Instructor's List is being updated. Please let us know of any changes in address, e-mail, phone #'s. 

ATTRACTION: Susie Reese will be giving an in-service on the Changes in the California Vehicle Code 2005 at our next meeting on January 12, 2005.

ACCOUNT MONEY: Balance on 12/8/04 (after today's 50/50): $65.50.

GOOD OF THE ORDER: Chuck Ashley of VISION MIRRORS is recovering from cancer surgery. Members agreed to send a get well card and to express we miss him and are looking forward to seeing him again.