In accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole of the Austin Community College District convened in public session on Monday, July 6, 1998, at 6:05 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: Beverly Watts Davis, Chair/Presiding Officer; Allen H. Kaplan, Vice Chair; Hunter Ellinger, Secretary; Dr. Lillian J. Davis; Della May Moore; Dr. Carol Nasworthy; Rafael Quintanilla; Beverly S. Silas; and Dr. 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.

Dr. Ana M. "Cha" Guzman, Administrative Vice President for Administration and International Advancement, introduced new employee Dilip Anketell, Associate Vice President for Facilities and Operations.

Several adjunct and full-time faculty and Board members discussed the proposed draft policy on Principles for the Use of Adjunct Faculty. Discussion centered on [2] evaluation of the proposed policy.

Ms. Davis stated that another work session will occur at the next Board meeting to discuss other areas of the proposed policy beginning at [3] appropriate balance of adjunct and full-time faculty.

Ms. Davis introduced the consent agenda items including agenda items 6972, Minutes of Board of Trustees Meetings: June 1, 1998, and June 15, 1998; 6973, Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program; 6974, Culinary Arts, Associate of Applied Science Degree and Certificate Program; 6975, Pentium Computers Purchase; and 6976, Vendor for Long-Term Disability Insurance.

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

Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees authorize Administration to purchase computers from Dell Computer Corporation.

Dr. Frank Friedman, Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Services, provided information concerning the item and Cecile Sanders, Dean for Health Sciences, introduced members of the Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee: Renee Acosta, new ACC pharmacy instructor; Bob Salzman, senior pharmacist, University of Texas School of Pharmacy; and Jim Wilson, faculty member, University of Texas School of Pharmacy.

Dr. Friedman and Dr. Tyra Duncan-Hall, Provost, Central Austin Campuses, provided information concerning the program and responded to questions from Board members.

Dr. Guzman and Dr. Gerry Tucker, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, provided information to the Board concerning this item and advised that there was a tie between the following insurance agents from UNUM Life Insurance Company of America who submitted bids: David R. Allen, CADRA Associates, and Jerry Garcia, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Since there was a tie, a drawing was held to determine which of these two agents would be selected to provide subject insurance coverage. Board Chair Beverly Watts Davis drew the name of Jerry Garcia, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation.

Trustee Rafael Quintanilla requested that this item be moved next on the agenda. Dr. Guzman distributed information and introduced Hobie Horton, Project Manager, Hensel Phelps Construction Company. Mr. Horton narrated a video of current construction at the Eastview Campus and responded to questions from Board members. Mr. Tim Hess, Hensel Phelps Construction Company, distributed information and responded to questions concerning minority and historically-underutilized businesses contractors. Chair Davis expressed appreciation to the representatives of Hensel Phelps Construction Company for the information provided.

Ms. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Fonte called attention to the July 6, 1998, version of the FY99 Budget. Updated information was distributed including FY98 Projected Budget versus FY99 Proposed Budget with footnote references concerning budget reallocations. Dr. Fonte, Dr. Guzman, and Jerry Miller responded to questions from Board members regarding the proposed budget. Dr. Guzman called attention to the Organizational Chart Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1999, and referred the Board to page 71.

Dr. Guzman expressed appreciation to Jerry Miller for early completion of the budget information.

Ms. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Fonte provided information.

MOTION: The Board of Trustees renew all existing student fees with the following exceptions: (1) approve new lab fees for Fire Protection Technology and Welding Technology; (2) eliminate the $8 graduation fee.

Board members discussed student fees.

Ms. Davis introduced the item and Board members discussed the proposed amendments. It was suggested that this topic be included on the policy agenda for next year. This item will be brought back to the Board for vote at the Regular Board meeting in August.

Ms. Davis introduced the item and Board members discussed the information. This item will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.

There were no announcements.