Classified Council
The Classified Council serves as an advisory group to the CSN President and is concerned with matters of Classified employee relations. It provides a forum for Classified employee suggestions, questions, or concerns. The Classified Council receives, considers, and makes recommendations on policies and procedures and provides a means of communication and dissemination of information to Classified employees of the College.
2025鈥2026 Classified Council Executive Board:
- Chair: Sarah Tartaglia
- Chair-Elect: Chayvon Reeves
- Secretary: Virginia Gamboa
- Treasurer: Sonia 鈥淪onni鈥 King
- NCC Representative: Derita Hopkins (NSHE Classified Council)
- Media Coordinator: Jennifer Cross.
Campus Representatives:
- West Charleston 鈥 Erna Chakhnazarian, Tracy D鈥橝mbrosia, James Willis, and Gersom Abiva
- North Las Vegas 鈥 OPEN
- Henderson 鈥 Joshua Rushing
The Classified Council schedules a monthly gathering from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month. However, dates may vary due to holidays or other planned events. The sessions are conducted in a hybrid setup, allowing Classified Staff to participate either in person or through Teams. For individuals interested in joining from a distance, please utilize the link that is included within the monthly meeting agenda, which is shared by the Classified Council.
Meeting Schedule
(Virtual meetings are open to all Classified staff from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The Executive Board (officers and representatives) meet prior to that, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on the same dates.)
- July 17
- August 21
- September 18
- October 16
- November 20
- December 18
- January 15
- February 19
- March 19
- April 16
- May 21
- June 18.
Upcoming Important Dates and Events
Any classified employee may submit written, proposed amendment(s) to the Bylaws to a Council representative. This proposal will become an action item at the next scheduled Council meeting.
Contact CSN Classified Council with your suggestions at classifiedcouncil@csn.edu
The Classified Council consists of elected representatives on each campus who meet monthly to discuss and collaborate with all Classified employees regarding the work climate, shared governance, and other related topics. The Classified Council hosts several events throughout the year in benefit of Classified employees to enhance moral and encourage professional development.
Representative Responsibilities:
- Attend required meetings and events.
- Maintain a line of communication with Classified employees.
- When needed sit on committees that require Classified representation.
Representative elections run from May- June, with elected representatives terms being 2 years. Terms go from July 1- June 30.
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Employee Benefits & Retirement
- GIA Classified Dependents Policy
- Classified and Professional staff may now process their Grant-In-Aid application for themselves, spouses, and dependents through Workday.
The purpose of the Classified Employee of the Month Award is to recognize exceptional classified employees who stand out among the many employees that consistently perform at a high level. The Classified Employee of the Month will receive $200.00, a certificate, a designated parking spot, and be recognized on a plaque at all three (3) campuses.
Qualifications for Nominees
- Must be a CSN classified employee for at least one (1) year.
- Must not have won the award within a 36-month period.
If you would like to nominate someone for Classified Employee of the Month, please submit the nomination form to Classified Council Vice President, Shuntel Owens Rogers via email or interoffice mail by the 10th of the month.
Nominees that are not selected as the CEOM, will be considered for 2 additional months.
Past Award Winners
Spring 2024
January - Michael Canada, Facilities
Fall 2024
November - Richard Rose
December - Beth Phelps
Spring 2025
January - Derita Hopkins
March - Veronica Ochoa
May - Suzanna Sardarian
2025鈥2026 Classified Council Executive Board:
- Chair: Sarah Tartaglia
- Chair-Elect: Chayvon Reeves
- Secretary: Virginia Gamboa
- Treasurer: Sonia 鈥淪onni鈥 King
- NCC Representative: Derita Hopkins (NSHE Classified Council)
- Media Coordinator: Jennifer Cross.
Campus Representatives:
- West Charleston 鈥 Erna Chakhnazarian, Tracy D鈥橝mbrosia, James Willis, and Gersom Abiva
- North Las Vegas 鈥 OPEN
- Henderson 鈥 Joshua Rushing
The Classified Council schedules a monthly gathering from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month. However, dates may vary due to holidays or other planned events. The sessions are conducted in a hybrid setup, allowing Classified Staff to participate either in person or through Teams. For individuals interested in joining from a distance, please utilize the link that is included within the monthly meeting agenda, which is shared by the Classified Council.
Meeting Schedule
(Virtual meetings are open to all Classified staff from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The Executive Board (officers and representatives) meet prior to that, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on the same dates.)
- July 17
- August 21
- September 18
- October 16
- November 20
- December 18
- January 15
- February 19
- March 19
- April 16
- May 21
- June 18.
Upcoming Important Dates and Events
Any classified employee may submit written, proposed amendment(s) to the Bylaws to a Council representative. This proposal will become an action item at the next scheduled Council meeting.
Contact CSN Classified Council with your suggestions at classifiedcouncil@csn.edu
The Classified Council consists of elected representatives on each campus who meet monthly to discuss and collaborate with all Classified employees regarding the work climate, shared governance, and other related topics. The Classified Council hosts several events throughout the year in benefit of Classified employees to enhance moral and encourage professional development.
Representative Responsibilities:
- Attend required meetings and events.
- Maintain a line of communication with Classified employees.
- When needed sit on committees that require Classified representation.
Representative elections run from May- June, with elected representatives terms being 2 years. Terms go from July 1- June 30.
Would you like to learn more? Click the button below.
Employee Benefits & Retirement
- GIA Classified Dependents Policy
- Classified and Professional staff may now process their Grant-In-Aid application for themselves, spouses, and dependents through Workday.
The purpose of the Classified Employee of the Month Award is to recognize exceptional classified employees who stand out among the many employees that consistently perform at a high level. The Classified Employee of the Month will receive $200.00, a certificate, a designated parking spot, and be recognized on a plaque at all three (3) campuses.
Qualifications for Nominees
- Must be a CSN classified employee for at least one (1) year.
- Must not have won the award within a 36-month period.
If you would like to nominate someone for Classified Employee of the Month, please submit the nomination form to Classified Council Vice President, Shuntel Owens Rogers via email or interoffice mail by the 10th of the month.
Nominees that are not selected as the CEOM, will be considered for 2 additional months.
Past Award Winners
Spring 2024
January - Michael Canada, Facilities
Fall 2024
November - Richard Rose
December - Beth Phelps
Spring 2025
January - Derita Hopkins
March - Veronica Ochoa
May - Suzanna Sardarian
Classified Employee of the Month for June 2025
Congratulations to Larry Pilon, NSHE Specialist at our Charleston campus, for being nominated and awarded CEOM for June 2025. Classified Council thanks you for all your hard work. View .