MINUTES
Work Session –
Board of Trustees
June 16, 2008
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 16, 2008, at 6:02 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: Ms.
Nan McRaven, Chair/Presiding Officer; Ms.
Veronica Rivera, Vice Chair; Dr. James W. McGuffee, Board Secretary; Mr. Raul
Alvarez [arrived at 6:07 p.m.]; Mr. John-Michael Cortez; Mr. Allen H. Kaplan; Mr.
Tim Mahoney; Dr. Barbara P. Mink; and Mr. Jeffrey Richard.
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 and Possible Action
Agenda Item 8471
Developmental
Education Policy Compliance Report
Chair McRaven introduced the item. Dr. Donetta Goodall, Vice President for
Academic Transfer and General & Developmental Education, introduced ACC
Department Chairs: Dolores Segura,
Constance Elko, Mary Corredor, Hazel Ward, and David Fonken. Dr. Goodall provided an overview of
Developmental Education, Data Tables Report of Students Mandated into
Developmental Education; Comparison of Capital Idea and ACC Programs; Board
Policy A-1, Vision/Mission/Values Statement; Summary of Administrative Rules
Guiding Implementation of Developmental Education; Current Board Policy D-4,
Assessment, Placement &Developmental Courses; and Proposed Changes to Board
Policy D-4, Assessment, Placement & Developmental Courses. Dr. Goodall responded to questions from
Trustees.
Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, College President/CEO, stated
that regular reports on Developmental Education would be provided to the Board.
Trustees expressed appreciation to ACC staff for their
work in this area.
Agenda Item
8472
Update on
Master Plan and FY2009 Budget Study
Chair McRaven introduced the item and Ms. Soon Merz,
Associate Vice President for Effectiveness and Accountability, provided an
update to the Board on the status of the initiatives from Master Plan 2008 and
highlighted additions and/or changes to the Fiscal Year 2009-2011 Master Plan. Ms. Merz responded to questions from
Trustees.
Mr. Ben Ferrell, Vice President for Business Services,
called attention to the FY 2009 Budget Planning Directives; Budget Highlights;
“Value of One” Reference Guide; Revenue and Expense Projections; FY 2009-2017
Projected Revenues and Expenses; FY 2009-2017 Projected Tuition Rates; Fee
Recommendations for FY2009 Budget; FY 2009 Technology/Capital Outlay Plan;
Compliance Report: and Policy G-12,
Auxiliary Enterprises; and List of Contracts Over $100,000. Mr. Ferrell responded to questions from
Trustees.
Trustee McGuffee inquired regarding the market
adjustments. Since the discussion would
involve personnel matters, an Executive Session was requested.
Executive Session
The Board of Trustees of the Austin
Community College District recessed into Executive Session at
Reconvene
The Austin Community College Board of
Trustees reconvened in public session at
Trustee McGuffee expressed appreciation to President
Kinslow for the information provided in Executive Session. He stated Board
Policy F-10 requires the Board to approve any request of over 10% salary
increase. Dr. Kinslow provided
information concerning the methodology for recommendation of salaries.
Agenda Item
8472 (continued)
Update on
Master Plan and FY2009 Budget Study
Ms. Gerry Tucker, Associate Vice President for Human
Resources, provided information regarding Compensation and Benefits. Dr. Kinslow and Ms. Tucker responded to
questions from Trustees regarding compensation and cost-of-living adjustment
comparisons.
Announcements
There were no announcements.
Adjournment
Having no motion before the Board, the
Approved By
James W. McGuffee, Board Secretary