MINUTES
Regular Meeting – 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 Monday, February 2, 2004, at 6:00 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
P. Mink, Board Vice Chair; Allen H. Kaplan, Secretary; Lillian Davis; John
Hernandez; Nan McRaven [arrived at 6:10 p.m.];
Beverly Silas; and John Worley. Trustee
Beverly Watts Davis resigned effective
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.
Recognitions
Steve Nelson, Chair of the
Austin Community College Foundation stated that the Foundation had reached
$3,000,000. Dr. Matt Winkler, CEO of Ambion, presented a check in the amount of $10,000 to the Austin
Community College Foundation to establish a scholarship in the area of
Biotechnology. Dr. Winkler recognized
the importance of biotechnology and the provision of biotechnology education by
ACC. Mr. Nelson, Chair Quintanilla, and
Dr. Linnea Fletcher, ACC Biology Professor, accepted
the check, and Dr. Fletcher expressed appreciation to Ambion,
Citizens
Communication
·
Mark Goodrich, ACC/AFT, expressed appreciation to Trustees who attended
the Charter celebration on January 30, and spoke regarding future planning and
decisions by the College regarding facilities and programs.
Reports from
Associations
·
Adjunct Faculty Association – Don Becker, President, spoke regarding
compensation including creating and meeting compensation targets and health
benefits.
·
Classified Employees Association – Judy Green, President, spoke
regarding in-district priority registration; the December report from the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS); and Association
activities.
·
Full-Time Faculty Senate – Daniel Traverso,
President, spoke regarding a Resolution passed by the Full-Time Faculty Senate
regarding the recent letter of sanction from the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools. He also spoke
regarding a recent presentation by the Director of Intercollegiate Activities
and athletic programs at ACC.
·
Professional-Technical Employees Association – John Kennie,
President, spoke regarding the agenda information regarding building and
rebuilding of ACC facilities and appropriate budgeting for the required
additional staffing; Board’s work schedule; and Association acitivities
·
Student Government Association – John Moss, Treasuer, spoke regarding continuation of changes which
were begun last semester including: a
new constitution for greater access to student government; April open elections
for executive council; student representation on each ACC campus regarding
individual student needs; and a recent Retreat which provided training to work
with legislators.
Mr. Quintanilla responded to
comments concerning the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. He stated that the Board is extremely
concerned regarding the SACS sanction warning and indicated that a response
would be prepared and submitted by the College president in response to the
report. He commended the every day good
work of college faculty and staff.
Reports to the
Board
·
Mr. Charles Barnett and Jeffrey Richard presented Opportunity Austin, a report from the Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce and presented information regarding possible implications related to the
College’s master planning initiatives and workforce development efforts. The report included strategic recommendations
including: capitalizing on existing
strengths; recruiting and targeting diverse sectors; stimulating
entrepreneurship and new enterprises; marketing
·
Report on Achievements and Recognitions – Mike Midgley,
Interim Associate Vice President for Workforce Education, distributed the Kudos
Report and called attention to recent awards/recognitions received by
faculty/programs, staff, students, and
·
Financial Report – December 2003 – Ben Ferrell, Vice President for Business
Services, called attention to the December 2003 financial report. He stated the budget continues to predict a
positive balance for the year, and the Minimum Reserve Policy was being
met. He indicated that enrollments are
below expectations for the year, and adjustments may be necessary in the spring
if expenses are not down correspondingly. Mr. Ferrell responded to questions
from Trustees.
CONSENT AGENDA
Chair
Quintanilla introduced the Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item
7849
Fee
Structure: Early College Start Program
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees continue to waive
tuition and fees for the Early College Start (ESC) Program for Fiscal Year
2005.
Agenda Item
7850
FY03 External
Audit/Management Letter
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees accept the Fiscal
Year 2003 Financial Audit Report.
Trustee John Hernandez requested
that Consent Agenda Item 7849, Early College Start Fee Structure, be pulled for
discussion.
Allen Kaplan moved and Beverly Silas seconded that:
MOTION: The Board of Trustees accept the FY03 External Audit/Management Letter.
VOTE: The motion passed on a
vote of 8-0.
FOR: Lillian Davis, John
Hernandez, Allen Kaplan,
AGAINST: None.
Agenda Item
7849
Fee
Structure: Early College Start Program
Trustees discussed the item.
John Hernandez moved and
MOTION: The Board of Trustees
approve waiving tuition and fees for the Early College Start (ESC) Program for
Fiscal Year 2005, including dual enrollment for immigrant students within the
ACC district who wish to enroll in dual credit classes and that the College
forego State reimbursement for the small number of immigrant students.
Trustees discussed the
motion and the possible need to change board policy.
MOTION: The Board of Trustees approve waiving tuition and fees for the
VOTE: The motion passed on a
vote of 8-0.
FOR: Lillian Davis, John Hernandez,
Allen Kaplan,
AGAINST: None.
The Austin Community College
Board of Trustees recessed into Executive Session at
The Austin Community College
Board of Trustees reconvened in public session at
Items for
Discussion/Possible Action
Agenda Item
7851
In-District
Priority Registration
Agenda Item
7852
Proposed
Purchase: Facility Management Services
and Software
Agenda Item
7853
Proposed
Approval of Owner-Controlled Insurance Program
Agenda Item
7854
Facilities
Master Planning – Pinnacle Campus Report
Chair Quintanilla stated that this item was postponed until the next Board meeting.
Agenda Item
7855
Facilities
Master Planning – Eastview Campus Report
Chair Quintanilla stated that this item was postponed until the next Board meeting.
Agenda Item
7856
Facilities
Master Planning – Highland Business Center Report
Chair Quintanilla stated that this item was postponed until the next Board meeting.
Agenda Item
7857
Facilities
Master Planning – Cypress Creek Report
Chair Quintanilla stated that this item was postponed until the next Board meeting.
Trustees discussed the possible need for an additional
meeting on
Meeting Review
Trustees commented regarding
the meeting:
What we did well: good; very good meeting; we adapted
well to this one; no comments; I guess it was fine; thought it was good,
thought discussion about whether we vote now or later, is this policy or is it
not, every time we go through a discussion like that we learn something about
that, so I thought it was very worthwhile.
What we can do better:
Adjournment
Having no motion before the Board, the
February 2, 2004, Regular Meeting of the Austin Community College Board of
Trustees was adjourned at
Approved By
Allen H. Kaplan, Secretary