August 19, 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 at a Board Briefing on Monday, August 19, 2002, at 5:45 p.m. in the VTEL Room (400) of the Pinnacle Campus located at 7748 Highway 290 West, Austin, Texas, with the following members present: Rafael Quintanilla, Chair/Presiding Officer; Barbara Mink, Vice Chair; Allen Kaplan, Secretary [arrived at 6:00 p.m.]; Lillian J. Davis; John Hernandez [arrived at 5:55 p.m.]; Nan McRaven; Beverly Silas; and John Worley [arrived at 5:50 p.m.]. Trustee Beverly Watts Davis was 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.

Board Briefing Session Topic:

Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 34/35

Rafael Quintanilla introduced the topic and Ben Ferrell, Vice President, introduced Renee Gonzalez and Mark Sewell of Garza/Gonzalez and Associates. Mr. Gonzalez distributed information and spoke regarding Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements 34 and 35. He called attention to GASB Statement 34, issued in June 1999, and stated the objective was to enhance the understandability and usefulness of financial reports by state and local governments to the citizenry, legislative, oversight bodies, investors, and creditors. GASB Statement 35, issued in November 1999, basically eliminates the College Guide Reporting Model (the previous reporting model used by the college) and incorporated Colleges and Universities into GASB Statement 34. He and Mr. Sewell provided a overview of the changes and responded to questions from Trustees.

Mr. Quintanilla and Trustees expressed appreciation to Mr. Gonzalez and Mr. Sewell for the information provided.

Recess

Mr. Quintanilla recessed the meeting at 6:23 p.m. and stated the Work Session would convene in Room Library (9^th Floor) of the Pinnacle Campus.

Reconvene

Chair Rafael Quintanilla convened the August 19, 2002, Board Work Session at 6:33 p.m. in the Library (9^th Floor) of the Pinnacle Campus pursuant to Texas Government Code 551. Present were: Rafael Quintanilla, Chair/Presiding Officer; Barbara Mink, Vice Chair; Allen Kaplan, Secretary; Lillian J. Davis; John Hernandez; Nan McRaven; Beverly Silas; and John Worley. Trustee Beverly Watts Davis was absent from the meeting.

Items for Discussion/Possible Action

Agenda Item 7573

Dialogue with Advisory Committees for Workforce Areas: Business Studies and Health Sciences

Mr. Quintanilla welcomed the participants to the dialogue session and stated the purpose of the dialogue was to ensure that College programs are serving businesses and the community. Mr. Quintanilla introduced the item and Dr. Alan Rasco, Associate Vice President for Workforce Education, called attention to the discussion questions:

1. What are the primary community needs which these programs should address?

2. To what extent is the College able to meet the local needs?

3. What additional resources would help ACC strengthen these programs?

4. Where do you envision this program five years from now? How do you perceive the workforce needs in the Austin area changing over the next 5-10 years?

5. Are there external linkages or resources which ACC should develop or expand?

6. What are some of the things that advisory committees could do in partnership with Austin Community College that are not already being done?

7. How can external partners help promote careers in these programs to potential students?

8. What can Austin Community College do to make your advisory role more productive?

9. Are there any areas you have identified that need to be improved or changed at the College?

10. How can advisory committees assist ACC in securing additional resources from the community?

11. What do you perceive are some of the positives of our workforce programs?

Participants provided information regarding the dialogue topics and responded to questions from Trustees.

Mr. Quintanilla and Trustees expressed appreciation for the information provided and the suggestions presented.

Agenda Item 7574

Confirmation of Investment Officer and Supervisory Investment Officer

Mr. Quintanilla introduced the item. Ben Ferrell stated that Section 2256.005 of the Public Funds Investment Act requires on a annual basis that “Each investing entity shall designate, by rule, order, ordinance, or resolution, as appropriate, one or more officers or employees of the state agency, local government, or investment pool an investment officer to be responsible for the investment of its funds consistent with the investment policy adopted by the entity.” It is recommended that Ben Ferrell be confirmed as Investment Officer and Neil Vickers as Supervisory Investment Officer. This item will be on the agenda of the September 9, 2002, Board meeting.

Agenda Item 7575

South Austin Campus Advisory Committee--Replacements

Mr. Quintanilla introduced the item and Dr. Martha Oburn, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Co-Chair of the South Austin Campus Advisory Committee, provided information concerning future work of the Committee and the need for potential new and replacement members, as suggested by the Committee. Trustees discussed the present and recommended membership of the Committee. This item will be on the agenda of the September 9, 2002, Board meeting.

Agenda Item 7576

ACC Legislative Agenda/Priorities

Mr. Quintanilla introduced the item and called attention to the summary of legislative outcomes of Austin Community College’s legislative agenda for 2001, and the proposed legislative priorities from the Texas Association of Community Colleges and Austin Community College for the 78^th Session of the Texas Legislature in 2003. Trustees discussed the recommended agenda and suggested additions. Ms. Young stated she would continue work on this item and provide information to the Board.

Executive Session

Mr. Quintanilla recessed the Board into Executive Session at 8:36 p.m. pursuant to Government Code 551.072, regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.

Reconvene

Mr. Quintanilla reconvened the meeting at 9:37 p.m. pursuant to Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code.

Announcements

· Beverly Silas advised that the Envision Central Texas would host a regional workshop on Friday, September 13, 7:30 a.m.-Noon, and asked Trustees to RSVP regarding attendance.

· Mr. Quintanilla stated the College General Assembly would be held on Friday, August 23, 2002, at the Red Lion Hotel, Austin.

Meeting Review

Trustees commented regarding the meeting:

What we did well rated as 1-5 (with 5 being very satisfied): 4; 4.5; 4—still need to work on dialogue sessions; dialogue was the liveliest and best we have had with dialogue groups; good; 4.

What we can do better: There were no comments.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the August 19, 2002, monthly Work Session of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

Approved By

Allen H. Kaplan, Secretary