MINUTES

Regular Meeting - Board of Trustees

July 10, 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 on Monday, July 10, 2000, at 6:06 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; Lillian Davis; Della May Moore; Barbara P. Mink; Carol Nasworthy; Beverly Silas; 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.

 

Agenda Item 7247

Election of Board Officers

Beverly Watts Davis presented plaques to Hunter Ellinger and Allen Kaplan for their outstanding service as Board officers during 1998-2000.  Allen Kaplan presented a plaque and gavel to Beverly Watts Davis for her leadership during 1998-2000.

 

Ms. Davis introduced the item to elect Board officers.

Della May Moore moved and Allen Kaplan seconded that:

MOTION:  Dr. Lillian Davis be nominated for Chair, that nominations cease, and that Dr. Davis be elected Board Chair by acclamation.

Dr. Davis was elected Chair of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees.

 

[Dr. Davis became presiding officer.]

 

Allen Kaplan moved and Beverly Watts Davis seconded that:

MOTION:  Beverly Silas be nominated for Vice Chair, that nominations cease, and that Ms. Silas be elected Board Vice Chair by acclamation.

Ms. Silas was elected Vice Chair of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees.

 

Dr. Nasworthy moved and Beverly Watts Davis seconded that:

MOTION:  John Worley be nominated for Board Secretary, that nominations cease, and that Dr. Worley be elected Board Secretary by acclamation.

Dr. Worley was elected Secretary of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees.

 

Recognitions

There were no recognitions.

 

Citizen's Communications

·        Joanie Carpenter, ACC/AFT spoke regarding proposed pay for adjunct faculty.

·        Allison Mosshart, ACC/AFT, spoke regarding pay and safety.

 

Reports from Employee Associations

·        Full-Time Faculty Senate - Joe Lostracco, President, expressed appreciation to Dr. Fonte, College President, for his assistance during the past year.  He distributed information and spoke regarding salary calculations needed to fund salaries to be "average" in FY2001.

·        Adjunct Faculty Association - John Herndon, President, spoke regarding salary proposals and expressed appreciation for the Board's efforts in pay issues.

·        Professional/Technical Employees Association - Sonia Koerner - No report was presented.

·        Classified Employees Association - Judy Doyen, President, presented Trustee Mink with an Association tee-shirt; advised that elections will be held in August and made Trustees aware of Al Kiser's planned retirement.  She stated the Association was pleased, overall, with the salary plan and said Trustee Beverly Silas would speak at the Association's meeting on Tuesday, July 11.

·        Student Government Association - Dawn Shestko, President, spoke regarding accomplishments of the Association during the past year, expresssed appreciation to staff for assistance with activities; and advised of the Summer Bash planned for Friday, July 14. 

 

Reports to the Board

·        Mary Kohls, faculty adviser of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Austin Community College, introduced Cindy Davis, Chapter President.  Ms. Davis expressed appreciation for support of the organization and presented highlights of the year.

 

ITEMS FOR CONSENT

 

Agenda Item 7248

Minutes of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting on June 5, 2000; Special Meeting on June 7, 2000, and Work Session on June 19, 2000

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

 

Agenda Item 7249

Proposed Board Meeting Calendar for FY2001

Recommendation:  That the Board of Trustees discuss and approve the Board meeting calendar for Fiscal Year 2001.

 

Agenda Item 7250

Board Resolution to Participate in an Interlocal Agreement for Off-Site Records Storage with the County of Travis

Recommendation:  That the Board of Trustees adopt the resolution authorizing Austin Community College to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the County of Travis to store inactive College records. State Statute governing public records requires Board approval.

 

Dr. Nasworthy moved and Allen Kaplan seconded that

MOTION:  The Board of Trustees approve agenda items 7248, 7249, and 7250 as presented.

Trustees discussed the proposed Board calendar for FY2001.  Mr. Kaplan requested that the meeting date for the Regular meeting in February be set for February 12 instead of February 5.

VOTE:  The motion, with the amendment to agenda item 7248, Proposed Board Meeting Calendar for Fiscal Year 2001, was approved by a unanimous vote of 8-0.

The Chair did not vote.

 

Agenda Item 7251

Board Planning Activities for the Next Six Months

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Fonte provided information regarding the proposed activities and schedule.  Trustees discussed the item and provided suggestions.  This item will be included on the agenda for discussion at the July 24 Board Work Session.

 

Agenda Item 7252

FY2001 College Budget

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Jerry Miller, Vice President for Business Services, provided updated budget information.  He called attention to the 2000-2001 Staffing Table.  Dr. Fonte and Mr. Miller responded to questions from Trustees.  Dr. Fonte stated that the item will be on the agenda for the July 24 Board Work Session for discussion and on the August 7 agenda for action.

 

Items for Discussion/Possible Action

 

Agenda Item 7253

Fees for FY 2001

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Fonte called attention to the fee changes.  Dr. Fonte and Dr. Elva Allie, Executive Vice President, responded to questions from Trustees concerning fees.  This item will be on the agenda of the August 7 meeting for action.

 

Executive Session

The Board recessed into Executive Session at 8:07 p.m. pursuant to Government Code §551.072 regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.

 

Reconvene

The Board reconvened in public session at 9:45 p.m. pursuant to Government Code 551.

 

Agenda Item 7254

Service Center/Warehouse Building - Purchase

Dr. Davis stated that staff was asked to do further research on the proposal and the item would be delayed until a future date.

 

Informational Items

Dr. Fonte called attention to the Internal Audit Follow-Up Report, January 1-March 31, 2000.

 

President's Report

No report was presented.

 

Meeting Review

No review occurred.

 

Announcements

There were no announcements.

 

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the July 10, 2000, regular meeting of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 9:46 p.m.

 Approved By         

 

 

____________________________                                               

John B. Worley, Secretary

Board of Trustees