July 8, 2002

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 on Thursday, July 8, 2002, at 6:03 p.m. in the Board Room (201) of the Highland Business Center of Austin Community College located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas, with the following members present: Rafael Quintanilla/Presiding Officer; Barbara P. Mink, Vice Chair; Allen Kaplan, Secretary; Beverly Watts Davis; Lillian J. Davis; John Hernandez; Nan McRaven [arrived at 6:45 p.m.]; Beverly Silas; 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 7555

Fiscal Year 2003 Budget

Chair Quintanilla introduced the item and Ben Ferrell, Vice President, Business Services, called attention to the July 8, 2002, version of the FY03 budget which includes additions and modifications as requested by Trustees at the July 1 Board meeting. He discussed budget reductions, the organizational budget, internal budget committee, facilities, technology, salaries, and fund reserves. The administration distributed information and responded to questions from Trustees. Dr. Fonte, College President, advised that supplemental information requested by Trustees would be provided prior to the next Board Budget Work Session on Thursday, July 18, 2002, at the Highland Business Center Board Room. Dr. Fonte and Trustees discussed the need to approve the budget at the August 5 Board meeting for implementation on September 1. Mr. Quintanilla stated the July 20 Board Budget Work Session would not be held.

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

Announcements

Mr. Quintanilla called attention to the agenda of the Association of Community College Trustees in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and to budget reductions for FY03 for Board travel. He stated that funds were anticipated to permit one trip per Trustee for professional development during FY03.

Meeting Review

Trustees commented regarding the meeting:

What we did well rated as 1-5 (with 5 being very satisfied): excellent; good; informational; very informational; very good; very good; good; excellent. Trustees expressed appreciation for the thought and dedication of staff involved with preparation of the budget, the process which utilized a bottom-up approach, and compilation of the materials presented.

What we can do better: No comments were presented.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the July 8, 2002, Board Budget Work Session of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Approved By

Allen H. Kaplan, Secretary