In accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the Board
of Trustees of the Austin Community College District convened
in public session at 5:32 p.m. in Room 8100, Building G, of the
Riverside Campus located at 1020 Grove Boulevard, Austin, Texas,
with the following members present: Carol Nasworthy, Chair/Presiding
Officer; Lillian J. Davis, Secretary; Beverly Watts Davis (arrived
at 6:18 p.m.); Hunter Ellinger; Sharon Knotts Green; Allen Kaplan;
Della May Moore (arrived at 5:40 p.m.); and John Worley. Absent
was Mack Ray Hernandez.
It is further found and determined that in accordance with the
policies and orders of this Board, the notice of this meeting
has been posted and return thereof made pursuant to the terms
and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code, and there has been full compliance
with the terms and provisions of said act, including the timely
posting of the subjects of this meeting.
Recognitions
Dr. Nasworthy called attention to information received from the
Save Barton Creek Association which recognized the Austin Community
College Board of Trustees for its reconsideration of the location
of a new South campus. The document was shared with Board members.
Citizen's Communications
Gary Shelgrin, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, provided information
concerning the Request for Offer in Agenda Item 6747.
Report from Employee Associations
CONSENT ITEMS
Agenda Item 6744 Consideration of
Approval of Minutes [January 6, 1997]
On motion of Della May Moore and second by Allen Kaplan that:
MOTION: the minutes of the January 6, 1997, meeting be approved as presented.
VOTE: The motion passed on a unanimous vote. Beverly Watts Davis
and Mack Ray Hernandez were absent for the vote.
Agenda Item 6745 Consideration of
Purchasing Items
Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and Elvin Eaglin, Manager of
Purchasing, provided information to the Board.
On motion of Allen Kaplan and second by Della May Moore that:
MOTION: the Board of Trustees approve the following purchasing
items and award the items as recommended:
VOTE: : The motion passed on a unanimous vote. Beverly Watts
Davis and Mack Ray Hernandez were absent for the vote.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
Agenda Item 6746 Consideration of Approval to Increase the Riverside Semi-Conductor Training Facility Budget
Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item, and Daniel Perez, Associate
Vice President, Facilities and Operations, provided information.
He indicated that there is an approximate six percent additional
cost, which is fairly normal for a project of this scope and size.
On motion of Hunter Ellinger and second by Allen Kaplan that:
MOTION: the Board of Trustees formally approve an increase in
the budget of $165,000 for this project.
VOTE: The motion passed on a unanimous vote. Mack Ray Hernandez
and Beverly Watts Davis were absent for the vote.
Agenda Item 6747 Consideration of
Approval of Telephone Services Switch Replacement Contract
Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and Roger Haney, Director of ACCNet Services, provided information. He stated that a third bid was received after the closing date and was not opened due to administrative procedures. Janis Koenig, Administrative Vice President, explained that three reasons prevented the bid from being opened: (1) the QUISC process indicates that we should negotiate with the lowest bidder, and Southwestern Bell was not the low bidder; (2) if we compromise the procedure at this time, it would leave us in a poor position for future bids; and (3) we do not wish to delay the project since it could result in an increased cost.
On motion of Hunter Ellinger and second by Lillian Davis that:
MOTION: the Board approve the proposal to enter into a contract
with Williams Telecommunications Company, Inc., to provide ACC
with equipment and services under RFO 28-019708MS - Telephone
Services Switch Replacement Contract, and by so doing, to enter
into a leasing agreement with NTFC Capital Corporation (a General
Electric Capital Corporation Company ) for a 48-month lease-to-purchase
agreement with buyout and upgrade clauses.
VOTE: The motion passed on a unanimous vote. Mack Ray Hernandez
and Beverly Watts Davis were absent for the vote.
Agenda Item 6748 Consideration of
Approval of Application for Private Security Officer Level One
Program
Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item. Donetta Goodall, Executive
Assistant to the President; Steve Kinslow, Vice President of Rio
Grande/Eastridge/Robbins Campuses; Margie Huerta, Director of
Academic Support, Rio Grande Campus; and Roger Leathers, Department
of Criminal Justice, Rio Grande Campus, discussed the program
responded to questions from Board members.
On motion by Allen Kaplan and second by John Worley that:
MOTION: the Board approve a new technical education program leading
to the Private Security Officer Level One Certificate.
VOTE: The motion passed on a unanimous vote. Mack Ray Hernandez
and Beverly Watts Davis were absent for the vote.
Agenda Item 6749 Consideration of
College Purpose, Mission, and Methods Statements
Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and called upon Frank Friedman, Vice President, Northridge Campus, and Richard Fonte, President of Austin Community College, to provide information. Dr. Fonte stated that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has asked that the College officially state its legal purpose. This item officially restates and confirms Austin Community Colleges's legal purpose.
On motion of Hunter Ellinger and second by Della May Moore that:
MOTION: the Board (1) amend Policy I-21, Purpose of the College,
as shown; (2) reaffirm the current Board policy I-20, Mission,
and (3) direct the President to review the statements of Values
and Strategic Intents which were given in the "A Call to
Action" report and prepare those aspects of them he considers
appropriate for Board policy for consideration in the policy consolidation
process.
Amendment: Della May Moore asked that the following amendment
be made in the first paragraph of Board policy I-21, Purpose of
the College:
"Austin Community College operates on the belief that open
access to quality postsecondary educational experiences is vital
in a rapidly changing democratic society. Therefore, the College
exists to prove such educational opportunities to all people of
the Austin (Community College service) Texas area.
Hence, Austin Community College maintains an "open door"
admissions policy, offers a comprehensive variety of postsecondary
educational programs, and actively seeks to eliminate barriers
in the educational process." (Attachment A)
VOTE: The motion, as amended, was passed on unanimous vote. Mack
Ray Hernandez and Beverly Watts Davis were absent for the vote.
Agenda Item 6750 Consideration of
Resolution Commending Improvements in Strategic Planning and Assessment
of Institutional Effectiveness
Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item. Frank Friedman, Vice President,
Northridge Campus, provided information and responded to questions
from Board members.
On motion of Dr Nasworthy and second by Hunter Ellinger that:
MOTION: the Board approve the proposed resolution:
"Based on review of the status reports on Strategic Planning
and Assessment of Institutional Effectiveness presented at the
Board Retreat on January 24, 1997, the Board accepts and supports
the Strategic Plan as showing that Austin Community College is
bringing its planning and evaluation process into compliance with
policy and accreditation standards. This plan, subject to any
subsequent refinement by the President or the Board, will be the
basis of the FY98 Budget."
VOTE: The motion was passed on a unanimous vote. Mack Ray Hernandez and Beverly Watts Davis were absent for the vote.
Information/Reports to the Board
Joyce Guillory, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, introduced
Denise DuBoise, Public Relations Specialist, Marketing and Publications,
District Administration Office.
Jerry Miller, Associate Vice President for Business Services,
provided a report on the Financial Statement for the first quarter
of the 1997 Fiscal Year. Mr. Miller responded to questions from
Board members concerning revenues and expenditures.
President's Report
Dr. Fonte reported that he has met with staff and groups from
outside the service area including Georgetown, Fredericksburg,
and Round Rock. He advised that he attended a Texas Association
of Community College Presidents' briefing on February 3 and noted
the priorities. President Fonte called attention to House Bill
385 of the 75th Texas Legislature which would allow
community colleges in neighboring service areas to provide classes
in this service area.
Announcements
The Board recessed into Executive Session at 7:02 p.m. to consult
with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation pursuant to Texas
Government Code 551.071.
The Board reconvened from Executive Session at 7:35 p.m.
Adjournment
The regular meeting of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees
adjourned at 7:35 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 1997.
Approved By
Dr. Carol Nasworthy, Board Chair
Dr. Lillian J. Davis, Board Secretary
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