MINUTES

Retreat – Board of Trustees

August 22-23, 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 Friday, August 22, 2008, at  6:10 p.m. at the Eastview Campus of Austin Community College located at 3401 Webberville, Road, Austin, Texas, with the following members present: Ms. Nan, Board Chair/Presiding Officer; Ms. Veronica Rivera, Board Vice Chair; Dr. James W. McGuffee, Secretary; Mr. John-Michael Cortez; Mr. Allen H. Kaplan; Mr. Tim Mahoney; Dr. Barbara P. Mink; and Mr. Jeffrey Richard.  Trustee Raul Alvarez was absent.

 

Also in attendance were:  Mr. Ben Ferrell, Ms. Linda Young, Ms. Gerry Tucker, Dr. Kathleen Christensen, Dr. Mary Hensley, Mr. Mike Midgley, Mr. Jim Nelson, and Dr. Dan Dydek.

 

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

 

Chair McRaven provided information regarding the agenda and the goals of the Retreat.

 

Agenda Item 8490

Policy Governance/Board Role

Ms. McRaven introduced the item and Trustees discussed refinement of the Institutional Goals.   Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, College President, stated he would combine the goals and bring back to the Board 3-4 goals for FY09, externally and internally.

 

Dr. Kinslow called attention to the proposed FY 2009 Board Calendar and Work Plan.  He stated that the Legislative Forum was originally proposed for October 13, but was re-scheduled for October 20.  Trustees would be polled to determine availability on October 20.  He also stated that he and Ms. Brette Lea, Executive Director, Public Information and College Marketing, would provide a proposed date for the ACC 35th Anniversary Celebration.  Trustees discussed the proposed Calendar/Work Plan and suggested additional revisions to include transportation needs and moving the discussion of sustainability to an earlier date.

 

Dr. Kinslow stated the revised FY 2009 Board Calendar and Work Plan would be included on the agenda for action at the September 2, 2008, Board meeting.

 

Dr. James McGuffee, Board Secretary, led a discussion on the Board’s role in policy governance. Trustees identified specific Board policies to achieve the desired end results.

 

Recess

Ms. McRaven recessed the August 22-23, 2008, Retreat of the Board of Trustees of Austin Community College on Friday, August 22, 2008, at 8:00 p.m.

 

Reconvene

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 reconvened in public session on Saturday, August 23 2008, at 9:03 a.m. in Room 8123 of the Eastview Campus of Austin Community College located at 3401 Webberville Road, Austin, Texas, with the following members present:  Ms. Nan, Board Chair/Presiding Officer; Ms. Veronica Rivera, Board Vice Chair; Dr. James W. McGuffee, Secretary; Mr. John-Michael Cortez; Mr. Allen H. Kaplan; Mr. Tim Mahoney; Dr. Barbara P. Mink; and Mr. Jeffrey Richard.  Trustee Raul Alvarez was absent.

 

Also in attendance were:  Ms. Gerry Tucker, Dr. Mary Hensley, Mr. Ben Ferrell, Mr. Mike Midgley, Dr. Kathleen Christensen, Ms. Linda Young, Dr. Dan Dydek, and Dr. Mariano Diaz-Miranda.

 

Chair Nan McRaven called attention to the agenda and provided an update regarding the discussions on Friday, August 22.

 

Agenda Item 8491

Community Linkages/Advisory Committees

Chair McRaven introduced the item.  Trustee Rivera and Steve Kinslow provided an overview of ACC/Board/Community Linkages.  Trustee Rivera called attention to the chart developed from policies showing all linkages.  Trustees discussed the proposed Legislative Delegation Forum on October 20 and the ACC priorities.  Trustees cited the need for individual meetings with  legislative representatives.  Attention was called to the list of area Chambers of Commerce and Trustees were asked to let Trustee Rivera know which Trustees would meet with the various Chambers.  Trustees also discussed participation in community events and student forums; campus tours; and information provided on Board’s website. 

 

Recess

Ms. McRaven recessed the Retreat of the Board of Trustees of Austin Community College on Saturday, August 22, 2008, at 10 a.m. for a convenience break.

 

Reconvene

The Board of Trustees of the Austin Community College District reconvened in public session at 10:15 a.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.

 

Trustee Tim Mahoney called attention to information provided regarding regional advisory committees versus campus advisory committees.  Trustees discussed regional advisory committees and input from the region.  Dr. Kinslow stated he would work with Dr. Mary Hensley, Executive Vice President, College Support System and ISD Relations, regarding campus advisory committees and they would focus on the campus master plan.  A district-wide Board Advisory Committee could be formed, at a future date, consisting of various members of the campus advisory committees.

 

Chair McRaven provided a summary of the Retreat.

 

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

 

Announcements

There were no announcements.

 

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the August 22-23, 2008, Retreat of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 11:13 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2008.

 

Approved By          

 

 

 

James W. McGuffee, Secretary