In accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Austin Community College District convened in public session on Monday, March 2, 1998, at 6:05 p.m. in the Lecture Hall (Room 4136) of the Northridge Campus located at 11928 Stonehollow Drive, Austin, Texas, with the following members present: Carol Nasworthy, Chair/Presiding Officer [arrived at 6:45 p.m.]; Beverly Watts Davis, Vice Chair [departed at 7:20 p.m.]; Lillian J. Davis, Secretary; Hunter Ellinger; Sharon Knotts Green; Allen Kaplan; Della May Moore [arrived at 6:40 p.m.]; Rafael Quintanilla; 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.

Community Dialogue

Vice Chair Beverly Watts Davis welcomed school board members and administrators of the Leander Independent School District including Tom Glenn, Superintendent; Mark Kincaid, Principal; and Board members: Pamela Eaton, Robert Fry, Mark McHargue, Allan Hill, Pat Knowles, and Jim Sneeringer. Dr. Fonte, College President, stated the purpose of the dialogue was to discuss school-to-work and school-to-college needs. Dr. Steve Kinslow, Vice President for School Relations and Provost of Northridge and Open Campuses, distributed and discussed information concerning the Austin Community College service area; organization and programs; and enrollment and student information for Leander ISD. He also discussed "Early College Start" partnerships between ACC and independent school districts. Leander representatives provided information concerning successful programs in the district including the Passport program-establishment and completion of an individual package of electives to permit a student to enter the work force or to move directly into Austin Community College. They also discussed "Cool Week"-a week in which high school juniors work in area businesses to assist in problem solving.

Leander Superintendent Tom Glenn commended Austin Community College for providing the opportunity for dialogue with the Leander Independent School District.

The following needs were identified by participants:

• Expansion of the Leander ISD Passport program to the Work Keys program at ACC
• Joint staff development and joint technical training for district teachers/college faculty
• ACC instructors to meet with ISD instructors regarding appropriateness of curriculum and instruction for college entrance
• Better marketing of ACC and programs to younger students and their parents, including an ACC summer enrichment camp at Cypress Creek Campus for K-6 students
• ACC students to assist in school district students
• Joint use of buildings and access by virtue of location
• Joint business advisory committees

ACC Board members discussed the need for a statement/resolution of joint educational values. Dr. Nasworthy advised that a member of the ACC Board of Trustees would be appointed to work with representatives appointed by the Austin and Leander school boards.

Vice Chair Beverly Watts Davis expressed appreciation to the Leander administrators and school board members for the valuable information provided to Austin Community College regarding district and student needs.

Citizen's Communication

• Bob Cartwright, ACC instructor, Cypress Campus, addressed the Board regarding communication, recruitment, enrollments, faculty evaluations, and vocational programs.
• Cecile Durst, ACC instructor, Cypress Creek Campus, addressed the Board concerning enrollment at the Cypress Creek Campus.
• Milton Gatewood introduced himself as a new employee at the Pinnacle Campus and stated support for Leander ISD.

 Recognitions

• Gail Snyder, ADN Program Coordinator, introduced Ann Morales who presented endowed scholarships from the Travis County Medical Alliance to Pamela Foster, Michelle Powel, Jackie Snowdon, Patricia Stanek, and Jan Wharry. Recipients were congratulated by Dr. Nasworthy and appreciation was expressed to the Travis County Medical Alliance.

Reports from Employee Associations

• Full-Time Faculty Senate - Mike Midgley, President, stated Robert Thompson was incorrectly listed on the personnel actions in the agenda as an F1 and should be an M-2; expressed the need for ACC faculty salaries to be competitive with similar institutions in Texas; indicated the desire to have a Board candidate forum for the four employee associations; discussed positive improvements of the reorganization; advised that the Association continues to prefer use of the term "documentation" in the Internal Employee Associations policy, but appreciates the changes which have been made.
• Adjunct Faculty Association - Lee Bartolino, President, agreed with statements of Mike Midgley. She advised Board members that a general assembly will be held on April 3, 1998, 2-5 p.m., in Room 201 at the District Administrative Offices. This will be a question-and-answer forum with Drs. Fonte and Friedman, provosts, and deans. Board members were extended an invitation.
• Professional/Technical Employees Association - Roslyn Wallace, President, distributed information and stated the association desires to have "employee compensation" included in statement number 7 of the Policy E-3, College Budget Policy, during consideration on the current agenda.
• Classifed Employees Association - Margie Shelnutt, President, expressed the desire to receive a List Serve to enable her to e-mail to association members.
• Student Leadership Association - No report was presented.

 Information and Reports to the Board

• Personnel Actions, February 1998 - Ana M. "Cha" Guzman, Vice President, Administration and Institutional Advancement, introduced the following new employees: Connie Evans, Testing Supervisor, Riverside Campus; Milton Gatewood, Computer Support Supervisor, Pinnacle Campus; and Gerry Tucker, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, District Administrative Offices.
• East Campus - Daniel Perez, Associate Vice President for Facilities and Operations, provided an update on the new East Campus. He stated that campus construction has begun, environmental controls are in place, piers have been poured for Building 1, other buildings have been sited and earthwork is underway, and the site has been cleared, secured, and earthwork is progressing. He stated that updated information concerning the campus is on the ACC web page under General - East Austin Campus, Address http://www.austin.cc.tx/ceavp/ecframe.htm and includes: Campus Planning; Ground Breaking - slide show from February 15, 1998, event; Design - Slide show of elevations and plans; and Construction - Links to Hensel Phelps and Carter Burgess web page. An icon is included for comments to be sent to the Facilities and Operations Department.
• Transfer Effectiveness Measures - Dr. Fonte advised that Donetta Goodall was unable to attend the meeting and the item will be presented at a later date.
• Spring Enrollment Report - Martha Oburn, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, distributed information and responded to Board members concerning enrollments and head counts. She indicated that the information will be available on the web.

ITEMS FOR CONSENT

Dr. Nasworthy introduced the items. Board members requested that Agenda Item 6928, Revisions to College Budget Policy, E-3, and Agenda Item 6929, Interlocal Agreement: City of Austin/ACC District Land Development, be pulled from the Consent Agenda.

Agenda Item 6927

Minutes of the February 2, 1998, Board of Trustees Meeting

Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve the minutes as presented.

Dr. Worley requested the following corrections to the minutes [addition noted in bold; deletion noted by strike-through]:

"Reports from Employee Associations"

"Adjunct Faculty Association - Lee Bartolino, President, commented regarding a preference for using the term "scheduling" rather than "slotting"; the evaluative process and perceived problems of confidentiality; favoring scheduling by vice presidents; and opposed farming out of any developmental courses to outside services."

"Agenda Item 6917

"Rio Grande Roof Replacement

"Hunter Ellinger moved and Allen John Worley seconded that:"

Agenda Item 6930 (Revised)

Proposed Replacement of Board Policy C-4, Internal Employee Associations

Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve the proposed policy, after any desired amendments.

 Allen Kaplan requested that the following correction be made:

"College Policies [Revised 2/27/98]

"C-4. Internal Employee Associations

"When matters of concern to an internal employee association require a Board vote, a representative of the group shall be provided an opportunity to freely address the Board meetings at which the topic is considered. In any communication with one or more Trustees prior to such meetings, the group should strive to make any additional substantive information it supplies related to the issue is made available to all Trustees and to the administration."

Agenda Item 6931 (Revised)

Order Designating Election Polling Places and Amending the Joint Election Agreement with the Leander Independent School District

Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve this Order.

Hunter Ellinger moved and Della May Moore seconded that:

MOTION: Consent Agenda Items 6927 with corrections, 6930 (Revised) with correction, and 6931 (Revised) be approved.

VOTE: The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Absent: Beverly Watts Davis

Not Voting: Carol Nasworthy, Chair

Agenda Item 6928

College Policy E-3, College Budget, Revisions

Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item.

Hunter Ellinger moved and Lillian Davis seconded that:

 MOTION: the Board of Trustees adopt the proposed revised policy, as presented.

Board members discussed revision of [7] to include "employee compensation". It will be brought back for consideration at the next meeting.

VOTE: The motion passed on a vote of 6-1.

For: Lillian Davis, Hunter Ellinger, Sharon Knotts Green, Allen Kaplan, Rafael Quintanilla, and John Worley

Against: Della May Moore

Absent: Beverly Watts Davis

Not Voting: Carol Nasworthy, Chair

Agenda Item 6929

Interlocal Agreement: City of Austin/ACC District Land Development

Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and Board members discussed Section 5.1. Term. The item was pulled from consideration and no action was taken by the Board of Trustees. This item will be reviewed and submitted to the Board for consideration at a future meeting.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION

Agenda Item 6932

Combined Fee Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 1998

Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and Jerry Miller, Associate Vice President for Business Services, advised that this item was presented for approval to allow Jorge Rodriguez, Vice President and Managing Director, Coastal Securities, to prepare the necessary documentation to enter a favorable bond interest market rate.

Hunter Ellinger moved and Della May Moore seconded that:

MOTION: The Board of Trustees approve the Preliminary Official Statement and the Underwriters for the College's Combined Fee Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998.

VOTE: The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Absent: Beverly Watts Davis

Not Voting: Carol Nasworthy, Chair

Agenda Item 6933

Propsed New Board Policy A-4, College Ends

Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and Dr. Fonte stated this item contains comments from Trustee Lillian Davis. Dr. Nasworthy called attention to comments received from Fred Butler, a community leader who participated in the January 16-17 Board Retreat. It was suggested the Employability Core Skills; a report by the American Association of Community Colleges on future missions, directives, and expectations; and possibly other information be included. Information will continue to be included during the next few weeks.

Agenda Item 6934

Revision to Policy B-4, Section 2.1, Board of Trustees Bylaws

Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and Dr. Fonte indicated that Myra McDaniel, College Legal Counsel, provided the information in response to a request from the Board concerning duties of the Board officers. Mrs. McDaniel responded to questions from Board members concerning duties. Dr. Nasworthy advised that no action would be taken on this item. Board members will discuss any suggested changes to the duties. The item may be brought back for consideration in the future.

President's Report

Dr. Fonte stated that he did not have a report to present.

Announcements

• The election date will be May 30, 1998.
• Dr. Green expressed appreciation to Deb Duvall, Student Activities, for the successful African American activities held last week.

 Adjournment

 Having no motion before the Board, the March 2, 1998, Regular Meeting of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

 Approved By

Dr. Carol Nasworthy, Board Chair

Dr. Lillian J. Davis, Secretary