MINUTES

Regular Meeting - Board of Trustees

October 1, 2001

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 Tuesday, October 1, 2001, at 6:01 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: Lillian Davis, Chair/Presiding Officer; John Worley, Secretary; Beverly Watts Davis [arrived at 6:22 p.m.]; Allen Kaplan; Barbara Mink; Della May Moore [arrived at 6:10 p.m.]; Carol Nasworthy [arrived at 6:15 p.m.] and Rafael Quintanilla. Beverly Silas, Vice Chair, was absent.

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

There were no recognitions.

Citizens Communications

§ Allison Mosshart, ACC/AFT, spoke regarding participation in National Campus Equity Meet 2001, October 28-November 3, and pay equity for adjunct faculty.

Reports from Employee Associations

· Adjunct Faculty Association - Kitty Henderson, President, spoke regarding data for adjunct faculty compensation, Request for Proposals for group health insurance, policy and a Request for Proposal on adjunct retirement fund, and upcoming association activities.

· Classified Employees Association - Mark Goodrich, President, spoke regarding upcoming association activities and classified goals including employee compensation and working conditions.

· Full-Time Faculty Senate - Laura Ore, President, expressed appreciation for actions taken on issues expressed at the recent association meeting; spoke regarding faculty evaluations and portfolios; asked for a dialogue session with the Board on the faculty's role in the one-College; and provided information on upcoming association activities.

· Professional/Technical Employees Association - Karen Anderson, President, provided information on association activities and upcoming events.

· Student Government Association - Jose Contreras, President - No report was presented.

Trustee Report(s) to the Board

· The LINKS, Inc. - Beverly Watts Davis

Trustee Davis distributed information and stated that The LINKS, Inc., are the leading civic and community service organization of African-American women in the nation. The Links were started in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 9, 1946, and serve through actions of spirituality, generosity, friendship, and patriotism. Since 1946, the LINKS have grown to 11,000 members and 272 Link Chapters in the United States, including Hawaii, and there are chapters in Germany and South Africa. The national office is located in Washington, D.C., where a proactive national agenda of community service and involvement is supported annually which involves: Supporting and contributing to the arts and cultural expression of the human experience; Providing services to youth in the form of scholarships for educational and vocational pusuits; Engaging in national service through family strengthening activities, conducting organ and tissue donations, and conducting voter registration. The LINKS, Inc. raise approximately $525,000 locally for scholarships. To date 15 students have been awarded ongoing scholarships to Austin Community College to complete their college education.

· Wimberley ISD - Lillian Davis

Dr. Davis stated she and Luanne Preston met with Superintendent Marian Running, Wimberley ISD, in September. She stated the district is very aggressive in expanding the relationship with Austin Community College; has more diversity in dual credit offerings; community is very active in the school district; the district is running out of space; they have just built a new high school; and expressed the importance of art and other offerings; would like more IVC programs with Dripping Springs ISD. Dr. Davis indicated that many potential instructors live in Wimberley, and that she will be participating in a Wimberley Board meeting.

Report to the Board

Report of Achievements and Recognitions

Dr. Kinslow, Executive Vice President, distributed kudos information and acknowledged:

· Austin Community College assisted staff, faculty, and students to cope with the New York tragedy. He expressed appreciation to Rex Peebles, Cynthia Cone, Maggie Culp, and Dorothy Barnett for coordinating the acitivities.

· Under the leadership of Terry Bazan, ACC's default rate on federal student loans continues to decline from 14.6% last year to 8.7% this year .

· The IVC, under the leadership of Dr. Ron Brey, continues to grow.

Items for Discussion/Possible Action:

Agenda Item 7420

Proposed Approval of FY 2002 List of Vendors with Expected Expenditures Over $100,000

Dr. Davis introduced the item.

Carol Nasworthy moved and Della May Moore seconded that:

MOTION: The Board of Trustees approve the list of vendors with projected aggregate expenditures over $100,000 in Fiscal Year 2002.

George DeTuccio, Vice President, stated that ILCOR (portables for Eastview and Cypress Creek Campuses) should be deleted from the listing since they were approved by the Board earlier. Mr. DeTuccio responded to questions from Trustees.

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

Absent: Beverly Silas

The Chair did not vote.

Dr. Fonte stated a listing, such as this, would now become part of the regular budget process each year.

Agenda Item 7421

Resolution of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Strategic Planning

Dr. Davis introduced the item and stressed the importance of the involvement of faculty and staff in the self-study process. This proposed resolution stresses the importance of participation in the SACS Alternative Self-Study and the College's Comprehensive Master Plan. Trustees suggested revisions to the proposed resolution. This item will be included on the agenda of the November 5, 2001, meeting for Board action.

Agenda Item 7422

Parking Permit Revenue and Parking Expenditures

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Richard Fonte, College President, called attention to the information on revenue received from parking and how the money is spent. George DeTuccio, Vice President, stated Austin Community College collects a $10 per year parking fee from all faculty, staff, and students, who desire to utilize the College parking spaces. From Fiscal Year 1997 through April 2001, $1,940,747 was collected. He stated the revenue is to provide a funding source for the operation and maintenance of the parking facilities. Expenditures have totaled $2,521,290 for FY1997 through FY 2001. Trustees discussed the revenue and expenditures.

Agenda Item 7423

Status Review of Student Parking at All Campuses - Future Options

Dr. Davis introduced the item and George DeTuccio reported on the current status of parking for faculty, staff, and students, as well as potential future options. Bronson Dorsey, Associate Vice President, distributed information and provided information and responded to questions from Trustees regarding the current parking at each campus, funding options, and potential future options. Trustees discussed possible alternatives.

Information Items

· Beverly Watts Davis inquired regarding a backlog of students trying to get a transcript.

· Beverly Watts Davis stated that McDonald's would like to get contract training with Austin Community College.

President's Administrative Report

· George DeTuccio distributed information and provided an update regarding the recent water damage at the Highland Business Center.

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

Quick Meeting Review

Trustees commented regarding the meeting:

What we did well rated as 1-5 (with 5 being very satisfied): Good meeting, especially appreciate reports; good meeting, communications from associations were very interesting; good meeting, appreciate reports on parking; good meeting; good meeting and appreciate Chair keeping us on task and on target; good meeting and appreciate being proactive.

What we can do better: No comments.

Announcements

There were no announcements.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the October 1, 2001, regular meeting of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

Approved By

John B. Worley, Secretary