MINUTES

Monthly Work Session - Board of Trustees

May 15, 2000

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 at a monthly Work Session on Monday, May 15, 2000, at 6:00 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; Carol Nasworthy [arrived at 6:10 p.m.]; Beverly Silas; and John Worley.Trustees Della May Moore and Rafael Quintanilla were absent. Also in attendance for the Work Session were:  Richard Fonte, College President; Elva Allie, Executive Vice President for Instructional Affairs; Steve Kinslow, Executive Vice President for Campus Operations, Student Affairs, and College Relations; and Myra McDaniel, College Legal Counsel.

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.

Agenda Item 7233

Developmental Education Plan

Chair Davis introduced the item and Richard Fonte, College President, commented regarding preparation of the Plan and the different learning strategies.  Dr. Elva Allie, Executive Vice President for Instructional Affairs, responded to questions from Trustees.  Dr. Fonte requested Trustees forward to him any questions/suggestions to be included in the information presented at the June 5 Board meeting.

Agenda Item 7235

Matters Related to Conduct of June 3, 2000, Board of Trustees Run-Off Election

Chair Davis introduced the item and Myra McDaniel, College Legal Counsel, distributed information concerning the June 3, 2000, run-off election for Position 7 on the Board of Trustees.

Beverly Silas moved and Lillian Davis seconded that:

MOTION:  The Board of Trustees approve the Order Designating Polling Places and Appointing Election Officials for the June 3, 2000 Run-Off Election.

VOTE:  The motion passed on a unanimous vote of 7-0.

Trustees Della May Moore and Rafael Quintanilla were absent.

Agenda Item 7234

Draft Master Plan Review

Chair Davis introduced the item and Dr. Fonte provided information concerning Version 7 of the Draft Master Plan:

·         Refinancing of Bond Debt Structure - Jorge Rodriguez, Vice President and Managing Director of Coastal Securities, spoke regarding refinancing of bond debt structure and responded to questions from Board members.

Executive Session

The Board of Trustees of Austin Community College recessed into Executive Session at 7:10 p.m. to consult with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 relating to personnel matters.

Reconvene

The Board of Trustees of Austin Community College reconvened in public session at 7:35 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.

Agenda Item 7234

Draft Master Plan Review (continued)

The Board of Trustees resumed discussion of the draft Master Plan, Version 7, including:

·         Program Priorities

·         Facilities Plan

·         Three-Cent Referendum Proposal [Operations 1.5 Cents; Bonds - 1.5 Cents]

·         Tuition Levels

This item will be included on the agenda for possible action at the June 5 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Announcements

There were no announcements

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the May 15, 2000, monthly Work Session of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Approved By

Hunter Ellinger, Secretary