MINUTES

Work Session – Board of Trustees

June 18, 2007

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, June 18, 2007, at 6:32 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 F. Hernandez, Chair/Presiding Officer; Ms. Nan McRaven, Board Vice Chair; Mr. James W. McGuffee, Board Secretary; Mr. Allen H. Kaplan; Dr. Barbara P. Mink; Mr. Rafael Quintanilla; Mr. Jeffrey Richard; and Ms. Veronica Rivera. Trustee Lillian J. Davis 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.

DISUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

Agenda Item 8334

Board Policy G-7, Property Taxes

Chair Hernandez introduced the item and Mr. Ben Ferrell, Vice President, Business Services, provided information. On June 8, 2007, staff and a Trustee representative met with senior taxpayers who have addressed the Board at previous meetings. ACC has opposed a tax freeze. The committee and staff proposed exempting 60% of the median home value for seniors and disabled taxpayers in the District.

Trustees discussed possible changes to Board Policy G-7, Property Taxes. This item will be included on the agenda for the July 9, 2007, Board meeting.

Agenda Item 8335

Board Policy D-4, Assessment, Placement & Developmental Courses

Chair Hernandez introduced the item and Dr. Donetta Goodall, Vice President for Academic Transfer, and General & Developmental Education, provided information concerning developmental education; the Capital IDEA program, and proposed revisions to Board Policy D-4, Assessment, Placement & Developmental Courses. Dr. Goodall introduced Dr. Constance Elko, Department Chair of Mathematics, and Ms. Dolores Segura, Department Chair of Developmental Communications. They discussed and presented information concerning ACC’s developmental courses.

Agenda Item 8336

Proposed Vision Statement and College Image Campaign

Chair Hernandez introduced the item and Trustee Nan McRaven provided information concerning the Mission and Vision for Austin Community College and called attention to a proposed Vision Statement: “The Austin Community College District will be recognized as the preferred gateway to higher education and training, and as the catalyst for social equity, economic development, and personal enrichment.” Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, College President, discussed “Celebrating ACC’s Success”. Trustees discussed possible changes to the proposed Vision Statement.

Ms. Brette Lea, Executive Director for Public Information and College Marketing, discussed plans for a new College image campaign.

Agenda Item 8337

FY2008 Budget Study

Chair Hernandez introduced the item and Ben Ferrell called attention to the information provided:

· FY2008 Budget Planning Directives

· FY2008 Budget Highlights

· FY2008 “Value of One” Reference Guide

· FY2008 Revenue and Expense Projections

· FY2008-FY2015 Projected Revenues and Expenses

· Policy A-4, Tuition Rates

· FY2008-FY2015 Projected Tuition Rates

· Cost of Compensation Increases

· Fee Recommendations for FY2008 Budget

· FY2008 Technology/Capital Outlay Plan

· Compliance Report: Policy E-8, Auxiliary Enterprises

· List of Vendors over $100,000

Mr. Ferrell stated that the FY2008, in accordance with Board policies and Presidential Planning Directives, was completed. He said the FY2008 budget incorporates the sound planning and allocation of resources that would position the College well for the long term, and further the College’s progress toward the State’s Closing the Gaps initiative.

Trustees discussed the effects of Governor Perry’s veto actions over the past weekend for community colleges, including cuts to ACC totaling $7.6 million for the next biennium (2008-2009).

Agenda Item 8338

Discussion of Master Plan 2008

· Update on 2007 Initiatives

Chair Hernandez introduced the item and Ms. Soon Merz, Associate Vice President, Effectiveness and Accountability, distributed the proposed Master Plan for Fiscal Years 2008-2010 and advised that an update was included of the previous year’s Master Plan. Dr. Kinslow stated the budget does include funding for an Alumni project.

This item will be included on the agenda for adoption at the July 9, 2007, Regular Board meeting.

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

Announcements

There were no announcements.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the June 18, 2007, Work Session of the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees was adjourned at 9:04 p.m.

Approved By

Dr. James W. McGuffee, Board Secretary