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Committee of the Whole Meeting - Board of Trustees
May 17, 1999

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, May 17, 1999, at 6:05 p.m. in the Board Room (201) of the Highland Business Center of the Austin Community College 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 6:15 p.m.]; Carol Nasworthy [arrived 6:33 p.m.]; Rafael Quintanilla [arrived at 6:05 p.m.]; Beverly Silas; 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.

Recognitions

Ms. Davis recognized Austin Community College student Gabrielle S. Faust, recipient of the Edwina Fredlund-Traverso Scholarship, and presented her with a check in the amount of $500. Board members extended congratulations and appreciation for her achievements.

Ms. Davis recognized Crystal Ouzillou for her excellent tenure as first President of the Student Government Association at Austin Community College and presented her with a plaque. Trustees expressed appreciation to Ms. Ouzillou for her service.

Citizen's Communication
No one registered to address the Board.

Reports from Employee Associations

Full-Time Faculty Senate - Dolores Segura, President, expressed appreciation to Crystal Ouzillou and spoke regarding the College President's three-year compensation policy. She distributed information from the Audit and Elections Committee naming new officers.

Adjunct Faculty Association - John Herndon, President, expressed appreciation to Crystal Ouzillou and Gabrielle Faust and spoke regarding the proposed compensation policy.

Professional/Technical Employees Association - Milton Gatewood, President, expressed appreciation to Crystal Ouzillou and stated he will report on compensation at the upcoming May 21-22 Board retreat.

Classified Employees Association - Tomi Welch, President, spoke regarding the Classified Employee Association's request for a 5.5 percent pay raise for FY2000.

Student Leadership Association - Crystal Ouzillou, President, presented a plaque to College President Richard Fonte honoring him as Administrator of the Year by the Association. She also presented a plaque to the Board of Trustees in appreciation for and recognition of assistance to the Student Government Association. She distributed a report and introduced Mr. Hector Tristan, Jr., newly elected President of the Student Government Association. He introduced Association officers for the coming year.

Reports to the Board

Internal Audit Board Activity Report, January 1-March 31, 1999 - Jerry North, Internal Auditor, presented the report and responded to questions regarding the TECOM Grant.

Salary Survey Report - Gerry Tucker, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, distributed information and stated the information presented would focus on the full-time faculty and salary survey. Marianne Garrigues and Holly Hodgson, staff in Human Resources, discussed comparative ratio and survey results, including benefits and summer pay.

FY2000 Budget Proposal - Jerry Miller, Executive Vice President for Business Services, presented information and responded to questions from Board members regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2000. Additional questions and concerns regarding the proposed budget should be emailed to Dr. Fonte.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
Agenda Item 7085
Proposed Board Policy on Employee Compensation
Ms. Davis introduced the item and Trustee Hunter Ellinger provided comments regarding the latest composite draft of the proposed policy and other materials included. Board members commented on the proposed policy and made suggestions for changes. This item will be on the agenda for the June 7 Board meeting.

Agenda Item 7086
Proposed Board Policy on Student Goal Completion
Ms. Davis introduced the item and Trustee Carol Nasworthy provided comments regarding the proposed policy. Hunter Ellinger stated the item was for discussion and will be discussed at future meetings. Board members provided comments and suggestions regarding the proposed policy.

Agenda Item 7087
Directive on Strategic Plan--President's Plan on Employee Compensation
Ms. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Fonte provided information and comments. This item will be included on the consent agenda for the June 7 Board meeting.

Information Items
There were no information items.

President’s Report

FY99 Budget Revision--Dr. Fonte distributed information concerning modifications to the budget for Fiscal Year 1999. He stated this information was provided regarding how the College will spend new revenue. He said that in FY99 all information was included in the budget with the exception of renovation of the Pinnacle LRS area. This exception will require Board action.

Report on Appointment of Records Management Officer--Dr. Fonte advised the Board that Kay Barclay was named Management Officer of Austin Community College effective May 1, 1999.

Executive Session
No Executive Session was held.

Announcements
There were no announcements.

Adjournment
Having no motion before the Board, the May 17, 1999, meeting of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

Approved By
Hunter Ellinger, Secretary