MINUTES
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 Monday, January 24, 2005, at 6:15 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: Mr. John Hernandez, Board Vice Chair/Presiding Officer; Mr. Jeffrey Richard, Secretary; Dr. Lillian Davis; Mr. Allen Kaplan; Ms. Nan McRaven; Veronica Rivera; and John Worley. Trustees Barbara P. Mink, Board Chair, Rafael Quintanilla 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.
Items for
Discussion/Possible Action
Mr. Hernandez
stated that the agenda items were re-ordered.
Agenda Item
8014
Recommendation
of Geomatrix Consultants for Environmental Services
Mr.
Hernandez introduced the item.
The Austin Community College
Board of Trustees reconvened in public session at
Agenda Item
8014 (continued)
Recommendation
of Geomatrix Consultants for Environmental Services
Mr. Hernandez
introduced Ben Ferrell, Vice President for Business Services. Mr. Ferrell provided information concerning a
recent report from the City of
Board policy
requires approval of vendors for amounts in excess of $100,000. Should the cost of this activity be estimated
to exceed $500,000, staff would bring a recommendation for additional funds to
the Board at that time. The College
currently was preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for environmental services
to address future issues related to environmental matters.
Funding up to
$300,000 was available from left over proceeds from the Fiscal Year 2002
revenue bonds, with additional funding from current interest earnings on the
Fiscal Year 2003 General Obligation bonds.
Should amounts beyond that prove necessary, it was anticipated they
would be incorporated in the Fiscal Year 2006 budget process. Bond counsel was in agreement that the use of
bond proceeds or interest thereon was appropriate for this purpose within the
covenants of both bond issues.
Mr. Ferrell responded
to questions from Trustees regarding the RFP and stated that this item would be
included on the next Board meeting agenda for possible action.
The Austin
Community College Board of Trustees recessed for a break at
Reconvene
The Austin Community College
Board of Trustees reconvened in public session at
Agenda Item
8012
Discussion and
Prioritization of Board Policy Review
Mr.
Hernandez introduced the item and Mr. Jeffrey Richard, Board Secretary, led a
discussion regarding the policies identified by Trustees needing “substantive”
revisions.
Trustees
discussed and agreed on the following order for review of Board policies:
Board Policy F-10, Employee Compensation
A-4, Tuition Rates
B-6, Monitoring Policy Compliance
G-2, Purchasing
G-7, Property Taxes
B-4, Board of Trustees Bylaws
F-9, Employee Benefits
G-1, College Budget
A-5, Service-Area Responsibilities
B-2, Duties and Responsibilities, Board of Trustees
B-3, Code of Ethics – Board of Trustees
B-5, Policy Development and Revision
B-7, Board Advisory Committees
E-1, Master Planning
E-2, Provision of College Facilities
E-4, Organizational Performance Evaluation/Auditing
E-5, Review of Instructional Programs
E-6, Investments;
F-1, Equal Employment
F-5, Employee Placement/Advancement
G-3, Reimbursements
Dr.
Robert Aguero, College President, suggested that
discussions on those policies identified as needing “substantive” revisions
could begin at the
Policies
which were identified as needing “Minor” revisions would then be discussed.
Agenda Item
8013
College
Priorities for President
Mr.
Hernandez introduced the item and Dr. Aguero asked
for consensus of the Board regarding the proposed priorities for the President
as discussed at the
Trustees
discussed the proposed priorities and agreed on the following priorities for
the President:
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Board Priorities for ACC
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1. Create a Clear Vision----A Strategic Master Plan
2. Encourage Annexation
3. Diversify the College Work Force
4. Complete Bond-Funded Facilities
5. Increase Enrollment
6. Be Influential with the State Legislature
7. Involve Community More---Re-Format Board Work Sessions
8.
Conduct a Successful
Referendum to Bring in All of City of
9.
Contain Cost of
Education at ACC
10. Have a Robust Scholarship Program
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Announcements
There were no announcements.
Adjournment
Having
no motion before the Board, the January 24, 2005, Work Session of the Austin
Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at
Approved By
Jeffrey
Richard, Secretary