September 23, 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 Monday, September 23, 2002, at the construction site of the Health Careers Building of Eastview Campus of Austin Community College located at 3101 Webberville Road, Austin, Texas, with the following members present: Rafael Quintanilla/Presiding Officer; Barbara Mink, Vice Chair; John Hernandez; Allen Kaplan; 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.

Tour:

Bronson Dorsey, Associate Vice President for Facilities and Operations, led a tour of the construction of the Health Careers Buildings. He stated that the Phase I building is approximately 71,000 square feet and will house the nursing programs, surgical technology, and radiology programs. Construction on Phase I is expected to be completed on July 1, 2003. Moving the furniture and equipment for the programs from the Riverside Campus to the new building will occur following the finish date and is expected to take seven weeks. Phase I of the Health Career Buildings will be open and available to receive students in the Fall of 2003.

Phase II of the Health Careers Buildings will house the following programs: Laboratory Technican, Sonography, Emergency Medical Services, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Pharmacy Technician.

Mr. Cory Wilson, Project Manager, Faulkner Construction Company, provided additional information concerning the site and construction. Mr. Dorsey and Mr. Wilson responded to questions from Trustees.

Trustees expressed appreciation to Mr. Dorsey and Mr. Wilson for the informative tour.

Adjournment

The September 23, 2002, tour of the construction of the Health Career Buildings was completed at 5:40 p.m.

Approved By

Allen H. Kaplan, Secretary