July 18, 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 18, 2002, at 6:01 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; Allen Kaplan, Secretary; Lillian J. Davis; John Hernandez; Nan McRaven [arrived at 6:45 p.m.]; Beverly Silas; and John Worley. Trustees Barbara Mink and Beverly Watts Davis were absent from the meeting.

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.

Citizens’ Communication Regarding the Budget

The following individuals provided comments regarding the proposed FY03 budget:

· John Hejl, citizen

· Myra Bradley, ACC/AFT

· Betty Edgemond, citizen

· Guadalupe Sosa, citizen

Budget Comments from Associations

Comments were provided from the following associations regarding the proposed FY03 budget:

· Adjunct Faculty Association – No comments were presented.

· Classified Employees Association - Mark Goodrich

· Full-Time Faculty Senate - Terry Perrin

· Professional-Technical Association – Karen Anderson

· Student Government Association – No comments were presented.

Agenda Item 7556

Proposed Amendment to Board Policy A-4, Tuition Rates

Chair Quintanilla introduced the item and Dr. Richard Fonte, College President, provided information concerning the proposed amendment to Board Policy A-4, Tuition Rates. Dr. Fonte responded to questions from Trustees and stated this item would be included on the July 22, 2002, Work Session agenda for additional discussion.

Agenda Item 7557

Proposed Amendment to Board Policy G-5, Capital Equipment Projects

Mr. Quintanilla introduced the item and Dr. Fonte provided information concerning the proposed amendment. Mr. Quintanilla stated this item will be included on the July 22, 2002, Board Work Session agenda for additional discussion.

Agenda Item 7558

Proposed Fiscal Year 03 Budget

Chair Quintanilla introduced the item and Ben Ferrell, Vice President for Business Services, provided supplemental information on the FY 03 budget and responded to questions from Trustees regarding professional development; recommendations of the Internal Budget Committee; stipends; and employee compensation. This item will be included on the July 22, 2002, Board Work Session agenda for additional discussion.

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

Announcements

There were no announcements.

Meeting Review

Trustees commented regarding the meeting:

What we did well rated as 1-5 (with 5 being very satisfied): 4; 4; good meeting--4; good dialogue; 5.

What we can do better: No comments were presented.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the July 18, 2002, Board Budget Work Session of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Approved By

Allen H. Kaplan, Secretary