AT OCTOBER 2022 BOARD MEETING, FORMER THIRD DISTRICT REP PAUL CHEVALIER OPPOSED USING AN RV PARK FOR EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS ON VERDE CAMPUS; BOARD CHAIR MCCASLAND APPROVED OF THE IDEA; CHEVALIER’ CONCERNED IT WOULD LOWER THE QUALITY OF THE LOOK OF THE CAMPUS

Chevalier’s view, in whose district the campus resides, did not prevail

The Yavapai Community College District Governing Board held a general discussion about housing  employees at its October 18, 2022 meeting.  During the meeting, it became clear that Third District Representative Paul Chevalier opposed using recreational vehicles for employees and possibly student housing on the Verde Valley Campus.  Board Chair, Deb McCasland, fully supported the idea.

Doubtful College will purchase an RV like this.

Chevalier evinced a concern for bringing RVs on campus and using them for housing. He stated   that in his opinion they would “lower the quality of the look of the campus. So I would be opposed to RVs.” 

Chair Deb McCasland said “the idea of RV pads is excellent.  Because all we’re investing in is cement and utilities.” 

Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services Clint Ewell said at the meeting that an RV park is “fairly affordable in the scheme of things.  But you have to have an RV.”  However, subsequently the College announced it would purchase four RVs for the park and rent them out at $500 a month while leaving six spots open for RV owners.

Obviously, Third District Representative Chevalier’s view, in whose district the Verde Valley Campus is located,  did not persuade the College executives.

You may view a view clip of the exchange at the October meeting by clicking here.