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, August 17, 1998, at 6:04 p.m. in the Board Room (201) of the District Administrative Offices located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas, with the following members present: Beverly Watts Davis, Chair/Presiding Officer; Allen Kaplan, Vice Chair; Hunter Ellinger, Secretary; Lillian Davis; Della May Moore [arrived at 6:20 p.m.]; Carol Nasworthy; Rafael Quintanilla; and John Worley. Trustee Beverly Silas was absent.

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.

Ms. Davis welcomed and introduced new faculty members at Austin Community College: Mark Butland, Hong Siao, Renee Acosta, James Hanson, Geoffrey Schulman, Robert Thompson, Crystal Arceneau, Shannon Bailey, Lynn Bendtschneider, Shirin Catterson, Mary Corredor, Patricia Dungan, Talia Loaiza, Edward Meyertholen, Ann Palmer, Mary Pearce, Elizabeth Pintar, and Debra Sackett.

(6:15-7:25 p.m.)

Vice Chair Allen Kaplan welcomed the following participants for dialogue with the Board of Trustees regarding welfare-to-work: Gerald Robicheau, Capital Metro; Elvia Lopez, Capital Metro; Cha Guzman, ACC Administrative Vice President; Steve Kinslow, ACC Vice President; Herman Lessard, Austin Area Urban League; Richard Fonte, ACC President; Linda Young, ACC Director of Grants; Fred Butler, Community Action Network; Eileen Oldag, Caritas; Barbara Bolin, ACC Associate Vice President for Workforce Education; Martin Aguirre, Capital Area Workforce Development Board; Father John Korzmar, Austin Interfaith; and Regina Rogoff, Austin Interfaith. Dr. Fonte said education is one of the key elements to bridge persons who are on welfare into full-time employment. He stated the purpose of the dialogue was to learn from the community how ACC could better assist in facilitating the movement of welfare recipients into full-time employment. He acknowledged and commended the work of a recently developed coalition to seek federal funding to assist in this effort. Dr. Fonte asked for comments regarding the Austin/Travis County Welfare to Work Coalition Interim Report. Fred Butler, Community Action Network, stated the report laid the ground work to identify actions needed and those to take responsibility for the actions. He asked for comments regarding how assistance can be provided to assist welfare clients in moving from step to step, regardless of what step they are on, in the movement to self-sufficiency. Dr. Fonte indicated that there has been work with a lot of services, but it should be turned into a system. Participants responded to questions from Board members regarding cultural poverty, liability, college graduates who are on welfare, and recruitment of lower-level and GED students; adequacy of ESL and skills training classes; needed collaboration. Needs identified included: assistance with identification of this population and needed services; ESL classes; remedial programs for those desiring to take the TASP; mentors/feedback; child care; and transportation. Mr. Kaplan acknowledged that Capital Metro is working with ACC to provide routes to the ACC central campuses.

Mr. Kaplan expressed appreciation to participants and asked for continued comments regarding assistance which ACC can provide.

Ms. Davis stated that no one had registered to speak at the public hearing. Since there was no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Action will be taken regarding adoption of the proposed tax rate at the August 29 meeting.

(7:32-8:30 p.m.)

Ms. Davis welcomed participants: Dr. Richard Fonte, President; Dr. Martha Oburn, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness; Dolores Segura, President, Full-Time Faculty Senate; Beverly Kimbrough, President, Adjunct Faculty Association; Ann Patterson, Secretary-Treasurer, Adjunct Faculty Association; Brig Mireles, Adjunct Faculty Association; Dr. Cha Guzman, Vice President for Administration and Institutional Advancement; Donetta Goodall, Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs; Dr. Frank Friedman, Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs; Dr. Barbara Bolin, Associate Vice President for Workforce Education; and Margie Shelnutt, President of the Classified Employees Association. Ms. Davis indicated that discussion would begin with section [6] professional compensation. Hunter Ellinger called attention to page 10 of the agenda, Questions Related to the Draft Policy on Adjunct-Faculty Use, Sections 6 and 8. Participants discussed section 6, including the associated questions.

Ms. Davis expressed appreciation to faculty and staff participants and Board members for the informative discussion.

The Board of Trustees of the Austin Community College reconvened in public session at 8:35 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.

One person registered to address the Board, but withdrew his name.

(The agenda was revised to consider Items for Discussion/Possible Action.)

Ms. Davis introduced the item.

Dr. Nasworthy withdrew the motion.

Since no conflicts were noted by Board members, Dr. Fonte was encouraged to talk with high schools in the service area. A clarifying amendment to Board policy on tuition and fees will be brought back for Board consideration.

Ms. Davis introduced the item and Board members discussed the proposed policy. The item will be brought back to the Board for consideration at the September 14 Board meeting.

Ms. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Nasworthy indicated this item is proposed to "close the loop" as discussed in community dialogue sessions. Dr. Fonte stated this item will be distributed for review and comments and brought back to the Board at a later date for consideration.

Ms. Davis introduced the item and staff responded to questions from Board members regarding copier usage at ACC campuses. This item will be brought back for Board consideration.

[Trustee Lillian Davis left the meeting at 9:15 p.m.]

There were no announcements.

The Board of Trustees of the Austin Community College reconvened in public session at 10:15 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.

Having no motion before the Board, the August 17, 1998, meeting of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 10:15 p.m