MINUTES

Special Meeting - Board of Trustees

November 24, 2003

In accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees of the Austin Community College District convened in public session on Monday, November 24, 2003, at 6:02 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 Chair, Presiding Officer; Barbara Mink, Vice Chair; Allen Kaplan, Secretary; Lillian J. Davis; John Hernandez; Nan McRaven; and Beverly S. Silas. Trustee John Worley was absent from the meeting. Trustee Beverly Watts Davis resigned from the Board on October 1, 2003; therefore, she did not attend 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.

The agenda was re-ordered.

Items for Discussion/Possible Action

Agenda Item 7825

Appointment of Interim President, Austin Community College

Mr. Quintanilla stated that no action would be taken on this item until the December 1, 2003, Regular Board meeting to allow comments from citizens and College associations.

Agenda Item 7824

Master Planning Overview

Mr. Quintanilla introduced the item and Dr. Steve Kinslow, Executive Vice President presented information on the objectives of the Master Plan discussions including: an overview of the Master Planning Process; an overview of the key objectives of the Future Vision of ACC; an overview of the key elements in the Board-adopted Master Plan - 2004-2006; a summary of improvements to the master planning process; identification of key areas of interest/Board discussion topics to precede adoption of the FY05 budget; and identification of Board discussion topics leading to FY05 budget adoption. Dr. Kinslow responded to questions from Trustees. Trustees were asked to provide any additional key areas to be included and suggestions regarding the sequence for discussion.

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

Announcements

Dr. Fonte stated that there would possibly be an article in the newspaper the next morning regarding a lawsuit to be filed against the College.

Quick Meeting Review

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the November 24, 2003, special meeting of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

Approved By
Allen H. Kaplan, Secretary