MINUTES
Regular
Meeting – Board of Trustees
March 6, 2006
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 6, 2006, at 6:01 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:
Dr. Barbara P. Mink, Chair/Presiding Officer; Mr. John F. Hernandez, Board Vice
Chair; Mr. Jeffrey Richard, Secretary; Dr. Lillian J. Davis [arrived at 7:10
p.m.]; Mr. Allen H. Kaplan; Ms. Nan McRaven [arrived at 6:50 p.m.]; 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.
Recognitions
·
New Employees – There were no new employees.
·
Report on Achievements and Recognitions – Ms. Linda
Young, Special Assistant for Governmental and Community Relations, presented
the Kudos Report and called attention to recent awards/recognitions received by
faculty/programs, staff, students, and
Citizens
Communication
·
Mr. Bill Cheek, ACC/AFT, spoke regarding the silent auction.
·
Mr. Clyde Wilson, citizen, spoke regarding tax freeze.
·
Mr. Ray Cowperthwaite, AARP/Tax payer, spoke regarding property tax
“cap”.
·
Ms. Lucille Turner, citizen, spoke regarding property tax freeze.
·
Mr. h. Keith Sterzing, citizen, spoke regarding property tax cap.
·
Mr. James McGuffee, SACAC/citizen, spoke regarding naming of South
Austin Campus.
·
Ms. Guadalupe Sosa, SACAC, spoke regarding naming of South Austin
Campus..
·
Mr. Benny Hawkins, Manor Education Foundation, presented a Foundation
Award in the amount of $603.33.
·
Ms. Gloria Salazar, San Marcos ACC-Yes!, spoke regarding San
Marcos-ACC.
Reports from
Associations
·
Adjunct Faculty Association – John Herndon, President, spoke regarding Association
activities, proposed changes to Compensation Plan, and reminded all to
participate in primary elections.
·
Classified Employees Association –Mr. Tobin Wiegand, President, spoke
regarding Association activities.
·
Full-Time Faculty Senate – Mr. Al Purcell, President, expressed appreciation
for the participation of Trustees and College President in their recent
Association meeting, and invited attendance of other Trustees.
·
Professional-Technical Employees Association – Mr. Jerry
North, President, spoke regarding Association activities.
·
Student Government Association – Charles Maddox, President,
spoke regarding April elections; an informal survey for naming of South Austin
Campus; and other Association activities.
President’s Administrative Report
Dr. Stephen B.
Kinslow, College President, spoke regarding the upcoming election for
annexation of the
Reports
to the Board
·
Facilities Report – January 2006 – Mr. Bill Mullane,
Director of Facilities and Construction, highlighted current construction,
Facilities Master Plan, and district-wide renovation projects, and
Environmental Health Safety and Insurance Activities Report. He responded to questions from Trustees regarding
the proposed sale of the Eastridge parking lot, and the Rio Grande Campus.
·
Financial Report – January 2006 – Mr. Ben
Ferrell, Vice President for Business Services, stated that the College’s budget was on tract and
projecting approximately $900,000 increase in Unrestricted Net Assets, and a $350,000
increase in Total Assets. Total Revenue
was projected at approximately $143.3 million or $1.7 million over original
projects due to increases in enrollment.
Total expenses were projected at $142.4 million or about $0.8 million
over budget. Cash and Investments were
in line at approximately $113 million, including $67 million in bond proceeds.
CONSENT
AGENDA
Chair Mink
introduced the Consent Agenda.
Agenda
Item 8190
Proposed
Approval of Contract for Election Services with
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve the
proposed contract for election services for the
Agenda
Item 8191
Proposed
Approval of Community Priorities Declaration for Fiscal Year 2007
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees, as required by
Board Policy E-1, declare its Community Priorities Declaration through
Resolution 8191.
Legal Counsel Myra McDaniel distributed
information to Trustees and stated the information included updated attachments to the Contract
for Elections Services with
Trustees
Rafael Quintanilla moved and Allen Kaplan seconded that:
MOTION: The Board of Trustees approve Agenda Item
8190, Contract for Election Services with Williamson County, and Agenda Item
8191, Approval of Community Priorities Declaration for Fiscal Year 2007 –
Resolution 8191.
John
Worley requested a Friendly Amendment to 8190.
FRIENDLY
AMENDMENT: To include adoption of
revised Attachments.
Trustees
Rafael Quintanilla and Allen Kaplan accepted the Friendly Amendment.
VOTE: The motion, as
amended, passed on a vote of 6-0.
FOR: John F.
Hernandez, Allen Kaplan, Barbara P. Mink, Rafael Quintanilla, Jeffrey Richard, and
John Worley
AGAINST: None.
Trustees Lillian J. Davis and
Discussion/Possible Action:
Old Business:
Agenda
Item 8192
Calling
the
Dr. Mink introduced the item and Ms. Linda
Young, Special Assistant to the President for Governmental and Community
Relations, presented information concerning the item.
Trustees
John Worley moved and Allen Kaplan seconded that:
MOTION: The Austin Community College Board of
Trustees approve A RESOLUTION ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD MAY 13,
2006 WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THE TERRITORY OF THE SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT INTO THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR
JUNIOR COLLEGE PURPOSES, MAKING PROVISION FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION AND
RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE HOLDING OF SUCH ELECTION,
including Exhibits A, B, C, and D as attached.
VOTE: The motion
passed on a unanimous vote of 6-0.
FOR: John F.
Hernandez, Allen Kaplan, Barbara P. Mink, Rafael Quintanilla, Jeffrey Richard,
and John Worley.
AGAINST: None.
Trustees Lillian J. Davis and
Trustee Veronica Rivera was absent from the meeting.
[Trustee Nan McRaven arrived at
Agenda
Item 8193
Dr. Mink introduced the item.
Trustees
Allen Kaplan moved and
MOTION: The Board of Trustees accept an offer to
donate land to the ACC District for a campus in
VOTE: The motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
FOR: John F.
Hernandez, Allen Kaplan,
AGAINST: None.
Trustee
Lillian J. Davis was absent for the vote.
Trustee
Veronica Rivera was absent from the meeting.
Agenda
Item 8194
Adoption
of Name for South Austin Campus
Dr. Mink introduced the item.
Trustees
Allen Kaplan moved and Jeffrey Richard seconded that:
MOTION: The Board of Trustees officially name the new
campus
VOTE: The motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
FOR: John F.
Hernandez, Allen Kaplan,
AGAINST: None.
Trustee
Lillian J. Davis was absent for the vote.
Trustee
Veronica Rivera was absent from the meeting.
Agenda
Item 8195
Calling
the Election for ACC Board of Trustees
Dr. Mink introduced the item Ms. Linda
Young provided information concerning the item and responded to questions from
Trustees.
Trustees
MOTION: That the
Board of Trustees call an election for
The motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
FOR: John F.
Hernandez, Allen Kaplan,
AGAINST: None.
Trustee
Lillian J. Davis was absent for the vote.
Trustee
Veronica Rivera was absent from the meeting.
New Business:
Agenda
Item 8196
Request
for Freeze on
Dr. Mink introduced the item and Ben
Ferrell provided information on Comparison of Exemption Practices; Data
Pertinent to Exemptions for the Elderly or Disabled; Chart - Cost of Possible
ACC Senior/Disabled Exemption 2005 to 2025; Travis Central Appraisal District
2005 Tax Rates. Mr. Ferrell distributed
information on Tax Freeze – Texas Public Community Colleges. Mr. Ferrell and Mr. Neil Vickers, ACC
Director of Budgeting, responded to questions from Trustees.
[Trustee Lillian J. Davis arrived at
This item will be brought back to the
Board for possible action at the April 3, 2006, meeting.
Agenda
Item 8197
Discussion: Legislative Work Plan
Dr. Mink introduced the item and Ms. Linda
Young called attention to the legislative work plan for the College for
2006-2007. Dr. Kinslow and Ms. Young
responded to suggestions from Trustees regarding utilization of Trustees to
participate in meetings and scheduling an ACC meeting with elected officials.
Dr. Mink stated the proposed Legislative
Work Plan will be reviewed and included on the Board agenda for possible action
at the April 3, 2006, meeting.
Agenda
Item 8198
Policy
Compliance Report: C-6, College
Community Linkages
Dr. Mink introduced the item and Dr.
Kinslow called attention to the external partnerships. He stated the linkages were not just with
Agenda
Item 8199
Policy
Compliance Report on Student Success
Dr. Mink introduced the item and Dr.
Kathleen Christensen, Vice President, Student Support and Success Systems,
provided information concerning Student Success Factors; Closing the Gaps, Adjusted Targets, and ACC OIE Measures. Dr. Christensen and Dr. Kinslow responded to
questions from Trustees regarding Pell awards and financial aid. Dr. Kinslow expressed appreciation to Dr.
Christensen; Terry Bazan, Director of Student Assistance; Linda Kluck, Director
of Admissions and Records; and Dwayne Cox, Executive Director, Public
Information and Marketing, for their combined efforts to bring about
enhancements.
Executive
Session
There was no
Executive Session.
Announcements
There were no announcements.
Adjournment
Having no motion before the Board, the
March 6, 2006, Regular Meeting of the Austin Community College Board of
Trustees was adjourned at
Approved By
Jeffrey Richard, Secretary