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 on Monday, October 6, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room (Room 201) of the District Administrative Offices located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas 78752, with the following members present: Carol Nasworthy, Chair/Presiding Officer; Lillian J. Davis, Secretary; Hunter Ellinger; Allen Kaplan; Della May Moore; and Rafael Quintanilla. Absent were Beverly Watts Davis, Vice Chair; Sharon Knotts Green; and John Worley.

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.

Citizen's Communication

Ronald Schneider addressed the Board regarding non-renewal of his contract as an instructor in the Physics Department at Austin Community College.

Recognitions

Joyce Guillory, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, introduced new employees Dr. Maggie Culp, Associate Vice President for Student Services and Retention, and Charles Lavendar, Telecommunications Manger, District Administrative Office.

Report from ACC 25^th Anniversary Committee

Dr. Nasworthy advised that, with concurrence of the Board, a Report from the ACC 25^th Anniversary Committee would be moved on the agenda. There was no objection from Board members.

Ed Osborn, Marketing and Public Relations Executive, introduced Adriana Autrey, Marketing and Public Relations Specialist. She distributed and discussed a calendar of events celebrating the 25^th anniversary. Ms. Jan Albers, former Board member and Chair of the ACC 25^th Anniversary Committee, provided information concerning various activities underway to depict the history of ACC.

Reports from Employee Associations

• Full-Time Faculty Senate - Mike Midgley, President, advised that Dr. Frank Friedman, Executive Vice President for Academics and Student Services, will be meeting with the association on October 8, and that salary negotiations for full-time faculty have begun.
• Adjunct Faculty Association - Beverly Kimbrough, President-Elect, discussed conceptual design of the certification list for adjunct faculty and advised that a forum with adjunct faculty will be held on November 14, 3 p.m., in the Board Room (201).
• Professional/Technical Employees Association - Roslyn Wallace, President, advised that the reorganization has gone well. She stated that the association will meet on Wednesday, October 8.
• Classified Employees Association - No report was presented.

Items for Consent

6870 Consideration of Approval of Minutes for September 8, 1997 and September 19-20, 1997

Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item.

Hunter Ellinger moved and Rafael Quintanilla seconded that:

MOTION: the Board of Trustees approve the minutes as presented.

VOTE: The motion was approved by unanimous vote.

Absent: Beverly Watts Davis, Sharon Knotts Green, Della May Moore, and John Worley

Items for Discussion and Possible Action

6871 Consideration of Adoption of Resolution to City Council

Regarding East Austin Zoning

Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item. Daniel Perez, Associate Vice President for Facilities and Operations, distributed a letter dated October 2 from Alice Glasco, Director, Development Review and Inspection Department, City of Austin, confirming on behalf of City Manager Jesus Garza that: ACC's request to change the zoning for construction of the Central East Austin Campus is scheduled for hearing by the Austin City Council on October 16, 1997; the case will be heard for all three readings and emergency passage; and City staff is committed to working with ACC and the design team to meet the construction schedule.

Allen Kaplan moved and Rafael Quintanilla seconded that:

MOTION: the Board of Trustees adopt the Resolution requesting that the City of Austin grant a zoning change for the construction of the Central East Austin Campus.

FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Della May Moore requested a friendly amendment to the motion to revise the proposed resolution (Attachment A).

Allen Kaplan and Rafael Quintanilla agreed to the friendly amendment.

VOTE: The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Not voting: Carol Nasworthy, Chair

Absent: Beverly Watts Davis, Sharon Knotts Green, and

John Worley

6872 Consideration of Approval of Amendment to Board Policy E-8, Tuition Rates

Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and Dr. Richard Fonte, College President, stated that item two of the current policy indicates a different differential rate for socio-economic levels, which technically cannot be done. He indicated that the proposed language achieves the objective of the Board and was authored by College Legal Counsel. It provides that a student residing outside the ACC district who is eligible and has applied for a Pell grant becomes eligible for this scholarship program which pays differential to provide assistance for tuition and fees. He said that approval is requested by the Board to amend the policy to allow for implementation of the program. The effective date is Spring 1998.

Della May Moore moved and Lillian Davis seconded that:

MOTION: the Board of Trustees approve the proposed amendment to Board Policy

E-8, Tuition Rates, as presented.

VOTE: The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Not Voting: Carol Nasworthy, Chair

Absent: Beverly Watts Davis, Sharon Knotts Green, and John Worley

6873 Discussion of FY 1998 Board Planning Principles and Planning Directives

Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and called attention to additional information which was distributed regarding Planning Directives to the President for FY 97. Board members reviewed each of the planning principles and directives and assessed the status: Retire-complete or no longer strategic priority; In process/on-going-advance from planning to next appropriate step [i.e., implemenation, monitoring progress, evaulating results, etc.]; Promote to policy-approach as a policy question; or Hold over-remains important and/or has not been addressed.

[Trustee Lillian Davis left the meeting at 6:45 p.m.]

6874 Discussion of FY 1999 Board Planning Principles and Planning Directives

Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item. Board members commented on the success of the September 19-20 Board Retreat and discussed opportunities/problems identified by participants.

6875 Discussion of Possible Board Policy Revisions

Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and Dr. Fonte discussed with Board members the Policy Actions by the ACC Board During the 1996-97 Academic Year and possible Board Policy revisions. He stated a listing of areas for new or revised Policies will be submitted for discussion at the October 20 meeting of the Committee of the Whole.

President's Report

• Dr. Fonte distributed a copy of a newspaper advertisement which appeared in the Austin American Statesman, and stated that the College is engaged in making the public aware of ACC's procurement activities.
• He advised that another joint Board meeting will be held to discuss linkages between the K-12 sector. The Austin Independent School District Board and the School-to-Work Partnership will be invited. He indicated that other meetings will be scheduled with Leander, Georgetown, Manor, and Del Valle ISDs, hopefully in December and January.

Reports to the Board

Dr. Nasworthy called attention to the draft of the Fiscal Year 1998 Calendar for Meetings of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees included on page 49 of the agenda. Possible changes were discussed.

Adjournment

There being no motion before the Board, the October 6, 1997, meeting of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Approved By

Dr. Carol Nasworthy, Board Chair

Dr. Lillian J. Davis, Secretary