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MINUTES

Regular Meeting - Board of Trustees

June 1, 1998

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, June 1, 1998, at 6:15 p.m. in the Board 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; Beverly Watts Davis, Vice Chair; Lillian J. Davis, Secretary; Hunter Ellinger; Sharon Knotts Green; Allen Kaplan; Della May Moore; 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.

ITEM FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION

Agenda Item 6961

Amendment of Policy B-4, Board of Trustees Bylaws with Amendments on Officer Roles to Policies B-6 and C-6

Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and Board members discussed the yearly officer elections.

John Worley moved and Hunter Ellinger seconded that:

MOTION: The Board of Trustees adopt the proposed amendments to its bylaws and change Policies B-6 (Monitoring Policy Compliance) and C-6 (Auditing) to reflect the transfer of responsibility from the Vice Chair to the Secretary in those areas.

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

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

Against: Della May Moore

Abstaining: Beverly Watts Davis

Not Voting: Carol Nasworthy

Dr. Nasworthy expressed appreciation to Sharon Knotts Green, outgoing Board member, for her dedicated service as a member of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees. Trustee Hunter Ellinger presented Dr. Green with a plaque from the Board of Trustees.

Dr. Nasworthy presented engraved crystal vases to Beverly Watts Davis, outgoing Vice Chair, and Lillian Davis, outgoing Secretary. She expressed gratitude for the assistance they provided as officers of the Board.

Dr. Green stated her appreciation to fellow Board members, College President Fonte, College Legal Counsel Myra McDaniel, and to her management team at Motorola.

INSTALLATION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Dr. Nasworthy introduced Lora Livingston, Associate Judge, Travis County District Court. Judge Livingston administered the Oath of Office to new Board member in Place 6, Beverly Silas, and to returning Board members: Beverly Watts Davis, Place 4; Hunter Ellinger, Place 7; and Rafael Quintanilla, Place 5. Ms. Silas was seated at the dais.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND STRUCTURE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dr. Nasworthy called for nominations for Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Allen Kaplan nominated Beverly Watts Davis. There being no further nominations, Dr. Nasworthy called for the vote.

VOTE: Beverly Watts Davis was elected Chair of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees by a unanimous vote of 8-0-1,with Beverly Watts Davis abstaining.

Ms. Davis assumed the chairmanship of the Board of Trustees and called for nominations for Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Hunter Ellinger nominated Allen Kaplan. There being no additional nominations, Ms. Davis called for the vote.

VOTE: Allen Kaplan was elected Vice Chair of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees by a unanimous vote of 8-0-1, with Allen Kaplan abstaining.

Ms. Davis opened nominations for Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

Trustee John Worley nominated Hunter Ellinger. There being no additional nominations, Ms. Davis called for the vote.

VOTE: Hunter Ellinger was elected Secretary of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees by a unanimous vote of 8-0-1, with Hunter Ellinger abstaining.

Ms. Davis expressed appreciation for the leadership and dedication of outgoing Chair, Dr. Carol Nasworthy, and presented her with the gavel used during her term as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Other presentations were made in recognition of her service. Dr. Nasworthy stated her appreciation for the assistance provided by Board officers and fellow trustees during her term of office as Chair.

Citizen’s Communication

Max Landry, ACC employee, spoke regarding a cost-of-living pay increase for Classified staff.

Celeste May, ACC employee, spoke regarding a pay increase for Classified employees.

Recognitions

Ms. Davis introduced Margie Huerta, Austin Community College Dean of Arts and Humanities. Dr. Huerta recognized the displayed winning art of ACC Art Department students and called upon Gary Webbernick, ACC art instructor. He stated works of art from approximately 80 students were judged by ACC faculty. Winning art pieces were then judged by a nationally recognized artist, Kenneth Hall from The University of Texas at Austin. Austin Community College purchased the winning pieces of art to display on campuses, and checks were presented to students: Sunny Haralson, Chris Hanson, Sharon Bright, Jason Singleton, Meredy Crisman, Laura Peterson, Joanna Cook, Jon-Paul Patrik, Elena Lipkowski, and Sherry Cobb. Dr. Huerta expressed appreciation to the Board of Trustees and Dr. Fonte for recognition and investment in the arts and students of Austin Community College.

Mary Kohls, ACC Advisor, Alpha Gamma Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, distributed the Annual Report. Kimberly M. Wollin, President of Alpha Gamma Pi, provided an update on activities of the Chapter during the past year and expressed appreciation to the Board of Trustees for support.

Reports from Employee Associations

Full-Time Faculty Senate - Mike Midgley, President, welcomed Trustee Beverly Silas and spoke regarding: scheduling process, appropriate compensation in FY1999, and review of the Draft Policy on Principles for the Use of Adjunct Faculty.

Adjunct Faculty Association - Lee Bartolino, President, extended congratulations to new Board member Beverly Silas and returning Board members and spoke regarding comparison of UT positions versus ACC positions and benefits and pay for adjunct faculty.

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- Roslyn Wallace, President, welcomed Trustee Beverly Silas and expressed appreciation to Drs. Sharon Knotts Green and Carol Nasworthy.

Classifed Employees Association - Margie Shelnutt, President, expressed appreciation to Drs. Green and Nasworthy and welcomed Trustee Beverly Silas. She distributed information concerning employee growth and salary/budget; spoke regarding a cost-of-living pay increase; and advised that Celeste May is the new President-Elect of the Classified Employees Association.

Student Leadership Association - No report was presented.

Information and Reports to the Board

Personnel Actions, May 1998 - Dr. Geraldine Tucker, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, introduced new employee William E. (Bill) Carter, Director of Information Services, Austin Community College.

ITEMS FOR CONSENT

Ms. Davis introduced the following Consent Items:

Agenda Item 6962

Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meetings: May 4, 1998 and May 18, 1998

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

Agenda Item 6963

Proposed Board Policy on Service Area Responsibilities

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

Agenda Item 6964

Resolution on Cooperation with Community Based Partnerships

Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees discuss and adopt the proposed draft resolution on community partnerships.

Agenda Item 6965

City of Austin Transportation User Fee and Drainage Fee

Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve and sign a petition to the City of Austin Mayor and City Council requesting that Austin Community College be exempt from paying the Transportation User Fee and Drainage Fee (see attachment).

Dr. Nasworthy moved and Della May Moore seconded that:

MOTION: The Board of Trustees approve Consent Items 6962, 6963, 6964, and 6965 as presented.

VOTE: The motion passed by a unanimous vote of 9-0.

Mr. Herman Lessard and Ms. Pierce, Austin Area Urban League, stated their appreciation and support for the resolution.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION

Agenda Item 6966

New Board Policy, A-4, College Ends

Ms. Davis introduced the item and Board members discussed information distributed by Hunter Ellinger and possible changes suggested by Myra McDaniel, College Legal Counsel.

Dr. Carol Nasworthy moved and Hunter Ellinger seconded that:

MOTION: The Board of Trustees adopt the proposed policy, with suggested additions:

"[1] The basic result to be produced by operation of the College, in conjunction with other community sectors, is that all service-area adults legally qualified for College services have the post-secondary and higher education they need and can use for productive, successful lives. How close the local community is to this goal is a central accountability indicator for the College. However, declaration of this goal is not a guarantee of particular services, program admissions, or resource allocations; these are decided through the program-review, admissions, and budget processes."

VOTE: The motion passed by unanimous vote of 9-0.
Agenda Item 6967

Draft Policy on College Community Linkages

Ms. Davis introduced the item. Board members discussed the draft policy and possible changes.

Trustee Della May Moore moved and Vice Chair Allen Kaplan seconded that:

MOTION: The Board approve the draft policy on college-community linkages with the following changes:

"[1] Staff-community linkages: The President shall ensure that the College maintains a system to receive [~~provide~~] external information and advice on how the College can best serve its community, especially from sectors which directly deal with the College's entrants or graduates. This system shall be structured as to promote productive College- [~~faculty-~~] community interaction. The President shall also ensure that the College has appropriate representation in [to] relevant community organizations and events."

VOTE: The motion passed on a unanimous vote of 9-0.
President’s Report

Dr. Fonte called attention to information provided regarding the Board’s request for adjunct faculty salary data from local colleges/universities including St. Edward’s University, Huston-Tillotson College, and Southwest Texas State University.

He expressed appreciation to the Classified Employees Association for clarification in the information distributed which notes that many administrators were classified as faculty in FY96 and FY97. These same positions are now classified as administrative, thus the appearance of growth in administrative positions.

Work Session—Adjunct Faculty Policy

Board members discussed the proposed Draft Policy on Principles for the Use of Adjunct Faculty including suggested changes provided by Trustee John Worley. No action was taken regarding the item. It will appear on future agendas for continued discussion.

Announcements

There were no announcements.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the June 1, 1998, Regular Meeting of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

Approved By

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Hunter Ellinger, Secretary