MINUTES – Board of Trustees

Work Session

April 20, 2009

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, April 20, 2009, at 6:07 p.m. in 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, Board Vice Chair [arrived at 6:20 p.m.]; Dr. James McGuffee, Board Secretary; Mr. John-Michael Cortez; Mr. Allen H. Kaplan; Mr. Tim Mahoney; and Mr. Jeffrey Richard [arrived at 6:25 p.m.]. Trustees Raul Alvarez and Barbara P. Mink were 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.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

Agenda Item 8579

Policy Compliance Report: E-5, Review

Of Instructional Programs, and Declaration

Of Program Priorities for Fiscal Year 2010/

Resolution

Chair Nan McRaven introduced the item and Mr. Mike Midgley, ACC Vice President, provided background information. The master planning process includes a review of revenues and expenses for all instructional programs. This is only one element of program review; local workforce and higher education needs are also important considerations. As part of the master planning process, and in accordance with Board Policy E-1, Master Planning, it is appropriate for the Board to declare its community priorities which will guide instructional planning. Mr. Midgley presented the Instructional Programs Report, Program Cost Analysis Report, and the Resolution – Program Priorities. Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, ACC President/CEO, and Mr. Midgley responded to questions from Trustees.

Agenda Item 8580

Budget Study Session on Facilities and Policy Compliance Report on Board Policy E-2, Provision of College Facilities

Chair McRaven introduced the item. Mr. Ben Ferrell, ACC Executive Vice President, and Mr. Bill Mullane, ACC Executive Director, Facilities and Construction, provided an update on ACC facilities and information on Facilities Master Planning. Mr. Mullane introduced Mr. Tommy Cowan, Graeber, Simmons & Cowan, Inc., architectural and design firm for the Round Rock Campus. Mr. Mullane introduced members of the Facilities staff and the projects on which they serve:

· Marcia Babin, Project Manager

· Susan Brock , Project Coordinator

· Pamela Collier , Project Manager

· Robert Galindo, Project Manager

· Andrew Kim, Director of Environmental Stewardship

· Paul Mason, Project Manager

· Jamie Melaragno, Project Coordinator

· Brian Morrow, Project Manager

· Robert Ryland, Project Manager

Trustees expressed appreciation for the outstanding team of Facilities staff.

Recess

The Board of Trustees recessed at 7:35 p.m. on April 20, 2009, for a convenience break.

Reconvene

The Austin Community College District Board of Trustees reconvened in public session at 7:50 p.m. in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code.

Agenda Item 8581

Transportation Planning Discussion

Chair McRaven introduced the item. Mr. Ben Ferrell provided information on transportation planning. The ACC Master Plan calls for additional parking to address significant parking limitations at ACC campuses, and includes examining options to reduce parking demand through greater use of transportation alternatives. These alternatives could include mass transit, carpooling, and other alternatives to reduce parking demand. Staff has continued exploring options with the Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority (Cap Metro) to enhance options for students, faculty, and staff. The discussions are on-going.

Trustees discussed parking fee data and alternative transportation programs.

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

Announcements

Chair McRaven stated that the ACC Jazz Band was absolutely great and that she looked forward to having them play at a future event.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the April 20, 2009, Board Work Session of the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Approved By

Dr. James W. McGuffee, Board Secretary