MINUTES

Work Session– Board of Trustees

May 16, 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 7:25 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; Ms. Veronica Rivera; and Dr. 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.

Items for Discussion/Possible Action

Agenda Item 8069

Overview of FY06 Master Plan Revisions

Dr. Mink introduced the item and Ms. Soon Merz, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness presented an overview of the shared governance priorities of the Master Plan, which would guide resource allocation for 2006. She provided a summary of the Fiscal Year 2006 Master Plan Priorities including technology support; direct services to students; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS); security, and other needs. Ms. Merz and Dr. Stephen H. Kinslow, Interim President, responded to questions from Trustees.

Agenda Item 8071

Financial Audit Services Contract

Dr. Mink introduced the item and Ben Ferrell, Vice President for Business Services, provided information regarding the results of the Request for Proposals for financial auditing services and stated the staff recommended Deloitte & Touche, LLP, based on evaluations of the proposals. Mr. Ferrell responded to questions from Trustees regarding evaluation criteria and rankings. Trustees requested that appropriate presentations and interviews be scheduled at the June 20, 2005, Board Work Session.

[Dr. Mink left the meeting at 8:40 p.m.]

Agenda Item 8070

Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Overview

Dr. Kinslow introduced the item and stated that the information presented was a balanced budget with no tuition increase as previously requested by the Board.

Dr. Kinslow and Ben Ferrell presented information regarding the budget assumptions:

· Revenue estimates for enrollments, property taxes, State appropriations, annexations, and tuition and fees; and

· Expense estimates including program and support services and expansion of facilities, and enrollments/sections, requests related to capital outlay/technology, staffing, and facilities improvements.

Dr. Kinslow and Mr. Ferrell responded to questions from Trustees regarding enrollment growth, class sizes, reserves and maintenance funds, subsidies, compensation study, and staff retention.

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

Announcements

Dr. Mink provided a reminder regarding the March 24, 2005, Board Forum with representatives from the regional service area.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the May 16, 2005, Work Session of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

Approved By

Jeffrey Richard, Secretary