MINUTES

Board Briefing and

Monthly Work Session - Board of Trustees

July 23, 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 of the monthly Work Session on Monday, July 23, 2001, at 5:59 p.m. in Room 126 of the Austin Community College Rio Grande Campus located at 1212 Rio Grande Street, 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; Della May Moore; and Rafael Quintanilla. Board Vice Chair Beverly Silas and Trustees Barbara Mink and Carol Nasworthy were absent.

Board Briefing Session

Topic: Rio Grande Campus--Current Usage Discussions, Potential Futures (Steve Kinslow/Louise Hasty)

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Steve Kinslow, Executive Vice President, presented information concerning the background of the Rio Grande Campus. Louise Hasty, Executive Dean of the Rio Grande and Northridge Campus, distributed information and discussed the campus demographics and future use of the campus. Dr. Kinslow and Ms. Hasty responded to questions from Trustees.

Trustees expressed appreciation to Dr. Kinslow and Ms. Hasty for the information provided.

Recess

Dr. Davis recessed the Board work session at 6:25 p.m. and stated the meeting would reconvene in the Student Commons of the Rio Grande Campus at 6:30 p.m.

Reconvene

Dr. Davis reconvened the July 23, 2001, Board Work Session at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Commons of the Rio Grande Campus pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.

Recognition

Dr. Davis recognized Dr. Ana M. "Cha" Guzman, Executive Vice President, who will leave the College on August 3 to become President of Palo Alto College in San Antonio. Dr. Guzman expressed appreciation to the Trustees and College for providing the experiences to allow her to become a college president. Trustees, individually, recognized and thanked Dr. Guzman and wished her well.

Agenda Item 7392

ISD Meeting Report to the Board [Lillian Davis]

Dr. Davis deferred the report until the next meeting.

Agenda Item 7393

Phi Theta Kappa Annual Year in Review Report [Mary Kohls]

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Ms. Kohls presented Annual Report, June 1, 2000 - July 1, 2001, of the Alpha Gamma Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She introduced Carl Carter, past Chapter President and an engineering design graphics major at Austin Community College, and Judy Arriaga, current Chapter President, and a business administration major at ACC. Mr. Carter spoke regarding the opportunities provided through the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Ms. Arriaga shared information regarding the events of the past year and future activities, including awards received by the Alpha Gamma Pi Chapter. She noted that Carl Carter, past president, was inducted into the regional Hall of Honor and nominated for outstanding president.

Dr. Davis expressed appreciation to Ms. Kohls, Mr. Carter, and Ms. Arraga for the many honors brought to Austin Community College and wished them future success.

Agenda Item 7394

Proposed Resolution to Authorizing Filing of Grants to the Texas Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board

Chair Davis introduced the item and Dr. Steve Kinslow, Executive Vice President, stated that Austin Community College plans to submit two grant proposals to the Texas Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board.

The major components of the Non-Competitive Technology Advancement Grant for Two and Four-Year Universities and Colleges include: updating and expanding videoconference equipment at the Fredericksburg Center, expanding the videoconference bridge to connect to additional high school sites and regional networks, connecting to internet-based videoconferencing (H.323) sites, and online tutoring services.

The Texas Academic Libraries Grant is a non-competitive grant for higher education libraries. The components are: expanding access to electronic resources by deploying laptops and wireless connections to ACCNet, training Library Services staff on new technologies, and replacing the Library Services Web Server.

Dr. Kinlsow stated that this item will be on the August 6 agenda for Board action.

Agenda Item 7395

Proposed Resolution to Amend Authorized Representatives for TexPool Investment Accounts

Chair Davis introduced the item and George DeTuccio, Vice President, stated that this item recommends approval of a resolution amending authorized representatives of the TexPool Investment Accounts. TexPool Investment Procedures require a resolution approved by the Austin Community College Board of Trustees whenever a change occurs in personnel authorized to initiate TexPool transactions as deemed necessary or appropriate by ACC. He stated that this item will be included on the August 6 agenda for Board action.

Agenda Item 7396

Proposed Purchasing Contract for Printing Austin Community College Credit and Continuing Education Course Schedules

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Steve Kinslow provided information concerning the proposed contract. Dr. Kinslow and Gilbert Rodriquez responded to questions from Trustees. This item will be on the August 6 agenda for Board action.

Agenda Item 7397

Rio Grande Campus

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Fonte called attention to the Board Briefing provided earlier that evening. He said that a letter has been sent to Austin Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Pat Forgionne concerning the Rio Grande property. Dr. Fonte stated that he would need guidance from the Board as to whether to continue to pursue the topics in the letter, and suggested an Executive Session may be needed to discuss specifics. Dr. Fonte and Steve Kinslow responded to questions from Trustees.

Agenda Item 7399

Mid-Year Evaluation of College President

Dr. Davis stated this item was deferred until the next meeting because of the very heavy agenda.

Agenda Item 7400

Tax Rate Planning Calendar and Scheduling of a Public Hearing for Proposed Property Tax Rate on August 22, 2001

Dr. Fonte called attention to this informational item and said it will be included on the August 6 agenda for Board action.

Agenda Item 7398

Health Careers Building--Builder/Architect Selection - Presentations

Dr. Davis introduced the item and reviewed the timeframe for presentations by each company.

Presentations were made by the following Architect/Engineer Design Representatives:

· BLGY, Inc.

· CasaBella + Smith Group

· Croslin and Associates, Inc.

· Garza/Bomberger and Associates

· Graeber, Simmons & Cowan

Executive Session

The Austin Community College Board of Trustees recessed into Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072 relating to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property

Reconvene

The Austin Community College Board of Trustees reconvened in public session at 9:15 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.

Agenda Item 7398

Health Careers Building--Builder/Architect Selection - Presentations (Continued)

Presentations were made by the following Construction Management firms:

· BFW Construction Company, Ltd.

· Barlett Cocke General Contractors

· Faulkner Construction, Inc.

· Gilbane Building Company

· SpawGlass Contractors, Inc.

Meeting Review

Trustees commented regarding the meeting.

What we did well, rated as 1-5 (with 5 being very satisfied): good meeting.

What we can do better: (no comments)

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the July 23, 2001, monthly Work Session of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 11:08 p.m.

Approved By

John B. Worley, Secretary