MINUTES

Work Session– Board of Trustees

March 21, 2005

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, March 21, 2005, at 6:22 p.m. in the Board Room (201) the Highland Business Center of Austin Community College located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas, with the following members present: Dr. Barbara P. Mink, Board Chair/Presiding Officer; Mr. John F. Hernandez, Board Vice Chair; Mr. Allen H. Kaplan; Mr. Jeffrey Richard, Secretary; Dr. Lillian J. Davis; Ms. Nan McRaven; Mr. Rafael Quintanilla; and Dr. John Worley. Trustee Veronica Rivera 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.

Items for Discussion/Possible Action

Agenda Item 8040

Policy Review Discussion: A-4, Tuition Rates; A-5, Service-Area Responsibilities; B-2, Duties and Responsibilities, Board of Trustees; B-3, Code of Ethics – Board of Trustees; B-4, Board of Trustees Bylaws; B-5, Policy Development and Revision; B-6, Monitoring Policy Compliance; B-7, Board Advisory Committees; C-4, Internal Employee Associations; 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 Opportunity; F-5, Employee Placement/Advancement; F-9, Employee Benefits; F-10, Employee Compensation; G-1, College Budget; G-2, Purchasing; G-3, Reimbursements; and G-7, Property Taxes.

Dr. Mink introduced the item and Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, ACC Executive Vice President, called attention to a separate attachment of proposed revisions to Board Policies including the addition of value statements for each policy. Trustees discussed the proposed revisions and suggested additional changes. Representatives from the College’s employee organizations: Mr. Larry Willoughby, Mr. John Herndon, Mr. Jerry North, and Ms. Sue Bloodsworth, commented regarding review of the Board policies.

Dr. Mink stated these Board Policies would be included on the agenda for the April 4, 2005, Board meeting for possible approval. Additional discussion of Board Policies A-4, Tuition Rates; A-5, Service-Area Responsibilities; F-10, Employee Compensation, and G-2, Purchasing, would occur at the April 4 meeting.

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

Announcements

Dr. Mink reminded Trustees of the March 24, 2005, Board Forum with superintendents/ representatives from the regional service area.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the March 21, 2005, Work Session of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Approved By

Jeffrey Richard, Secretary