MINUTES
Board Work
Session - Board of Trustees
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.
No
comments were provided regarding the proposed FY03 budget.
Comments were provided from the following associations regarding the proposed FY03 budget:
·
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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