MINUTES

Board Briefing and

Monthly Work Session - Board of Trustees

June 18, 2001

In accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees of the Austin Community College District convened in public session at a Board Briefing and monthly Work Session on Monday, June 18, 2001, at 5:45 p.m. in Room 3154 and 3156 of Building 3000 at the Austin Community College Eastview Campus located at 3401 Webberville Road, Austin, Texas 78702, with the following members present: Lillian Davis Chair/Presiding Officer; John Worley, Secretary; Beverly Watts Davis [arrived at 6:45 p.m.]; Allen Kaplan; Barbara Mink; Della May Moore; and Rafael Quintanilla. Board Vice Chair Beverly Silas and Trustee Carol Nasworthy were absent.

Board Briefing Session

Topic: Facilities - Facilities Improvement/Upgrades for FY 2001-2002 (Steve Kinslow)

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Steve Kinslow, Executive Vice President, distributed information and discussed the Facilities Capital Improvements Priorities for FY02 including the process for prioritizing. Dr. Kinslow and Bronson Dorsey, Vice President for Facilities and Operations, responded to questions from Trustees.

Trustees expressed appreciation to Dr. Kinslow and Mr. Dorsey for the information provided.

Recess

Dr. Davis recessed the Board meeting at 6:15 p.m. and stated the meeting would reconvene in the Student Commons of Building 2000 at the Eastview Campus at 6:30 p.m.

Reconvene

Dr. Davis reconvened the June 18, 2001, Board Work Session at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Commons of Building 2000 of the Eastview Campus pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.

Agenda Item 7379

Eastview Campus Report

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Fonte explained that an update on each campus will be provided to Trustees as a Board meeting is held on that particular campus. Dr. Steve Kinlsow distributed and called attention to the Eastview Campus Prospectus. Dr. Tyra Duncan-Hall, Provost of the Riverside and Eastview Campuses, discussed room utilization at Eastview, including credit and non-credit classes; community outreach; and the anticipated impact of the Health Careers Building on the Eastview Campus.

Agenda Item 7380

Budget for FY 2001-2002/Revenue Planning/Expenditure Reviews

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Fonte distributed and discussed information which guided development of the budget, budget initiatives, tuition analysis, and an estimate of lost revenue from State appropriations due to declining out-of-district enrollment for Fiscal Years 1997-2001. Dr. Fonte responded to questions from Trustees and advised that this item will be included on the agenda for the July 9, 2001, Board meeting.

Agenda Item 7381

Proposed Amendment to Board Policy A-4, Out-of-District Tuition

Chair Davis introduced the item and Dr. Fonte called attention to the information provided. This item will be included on the agenda for the July 9, 2001, Board meeting.

Agenda Item 7382

Collection of Ad Valorem Taxes for Land Parcels Outside Travis County

Chair Davis introduced the item and Joe Ed Spencer stated that in the past Travis County had handled the collection of Williamson County ad valorem taxes on land parcels located outside Travis County but within the Austin Community College tax district. He stated the out-of-county collection charge by Travis County is $2.91 per parcel, while the in-county charge by Williamson County is $.48. By designating Williamson County to collect the ad valorem taxes, the College would save an approximate $43,740 in collection fees for the 18,000 land parcels located in Williamson County This item will be included on the July 9 Board agenda.

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

Announcements

· Dr. Duncan-Hall invited attendance at the June 19 activities at Eastview Campus.

· Beverly Watts Davis called attention to the commendation received by the Austin Community College Marketing and Public Information Department at a recent Mayor's At-Work conference.

Meeting Review

Trustees commented regarding the meeting.

What we did well, rated as 1-5 (with 5 being very satisfied): 4-5; 5; 4--enjoyed discussions; enjoyed lively debate on out-of-district tuition; meeting was excellent, good discussion, good to finish early; 5--very good meeting.

What we can do better: (no comments)

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the June 18, 2001, monthly Work Session of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Approved By

John B. Worley, Secretary