MINUTES

Board Work Session - Board of Trustees

July 22, 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 22, 2002, at 6:05 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; Beverly Watts Davis; Lillian J. Davis [arrived at 6:25 p.m.]; John Hernandez; Beverly Silas; and John Worley.  Trustees Barbara Mink and Nan McRaven 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

No comments were provided regarding the proposed FY03 budget.

 

Budget Comments from Associations

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

·       Adjunct Faculty Association – Kitty Henderson

·       Classified Employees Association - Mark Goodrich

·       Full-Time Faculty Senate - Laura Ore and Terry Perrin

·       Professional-Technical Association – Karen Anderson

·       Student Government Association – No comments were presented.

 

Agenda Item 7559

Phi Theta Kappa Year In Review

Chair Quintanilla introduced the item and Mary Kohls, Advisor to the ACC Chapter, provided information and introduced Judy Arriaga, President.  She cited accomplishments and recognitions of the ACC Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and introduced the new President, Charlotte Webb.  Trustees gave the Chapter a standing ovation for their accomplishments and recognitions.

Agenda Item 7561

Proposed Resolution to Amend Authorized Representatives for TexPool Accounts

Chair Quintanilla introduced the item and Ben Ferrell, Vice President for Business Services, called attention to the proposed Resolution to update personnel authorized to initiate TexPool transactions as needed by the College.  This item will be on the agenda of the August 5, 2002, Board meeting.

 

Agenda Item 7562

Proposed Amendment to Board Policy A-4, Tuition Rates

Chair Quintanilla introduced the item.  Dr. Richard Fonte, College President, provided information concerning the proposed amendment to Board Policy A-4, Tuition Rates, and responded to questions from Trustees.  This item will be included on the August 5 agenda

 

Agenda Item 7563

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

Mr. Quintanilla introduced the item and Dr. Fonte provided information concerning the proposed amendment.  This item will be included on the August 5 agenda.

 

Agenda Item 7564

Fiscal Year 2003 Budget

Chair Quintanilla introduced the item and Ben Ferrell provided supplemental information requested by Trustees concerning the budget.  Dr. Fonte; Steve Kinslow, Executive Vice President, and Ben Ferrell responded to questions from Trustees.   This item will be included on the August 5 agenda.

 

Agenda Item 7465

Proposed Amendment to Board Policy F-10, Employee Compensation

There was no discussion.

 

Executive Session

The Board of Trustees recessed into Executive Session at 8:09 p.m. pursuant to Government Code §551.072 to consult with legal counsel regarding to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.

 

Reconvene

The Board of Trustees reconvened in public session under Texas Government Code 551 at 9:16 p.m.

 

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; 5; 4--making progress; informational; and 5.

What we can do better:  No comments were presented. 

 

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the July 22, 2002, Board Work Session of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 9:19 p.m.

 

Approved By

Allen H. Kaplan, Secretary