MINUTES
Regular
Meeting – Board of Trustees
May 11, 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, May 11, 2009, at 6:05 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.
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
·
Student Spotlight - Mr. Mike Midgley, ACC Vice President and Interim Provost, introduced
Mr. Tommy David, former Medical Coding and Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN)
Certification program. He spoke
regarding the need for a two-year degree program in medical coding which
current employers are seeking in
·
Check Presentation by Grainger Foundation to ACC Foundation - Ms. Stephanie Dempsey,
Executive Director of the ACC Foundation, introduced members of the Grainger
Foundation. A check in the amount of $15,000
was presented to the ACC Foundation for ACC scholarships. Trustees expressed
appreciation to the Grainger Foundation for their generous contribution to
scholarships for ACC students.
[Trustee John-Michael
Cortez arrived at the meeting at
·
Math Student Contest Winners - Ms. Stephanie Dempsey introduced Mr. Tony Vance,
ACC Math instructor. Mr. Vance stated the
ACC math students scored #1 in the Southwest Region of the National Math
Competition for Spring 2009. He
introduced and presented checks to: Mr.
Benjamin Abot (
Citizens
Communication
The following individuals were
registered to address the Board:
·
Mr. Juan Oyervides, U. S. Hispanic Contractors Association, spoke
regarding a pilot program and entry skills in an English-as-a-Second Language
Construction project. He expressed
appreciation for the assistance of ACC staff.
·
Ms. Devorah Feldman, ACC instructor, spoke regarding compensation.
[Trustee Raul Alvarez arrived
at the meeting at 6:25 p.m.]
·
Mr. Jon Luckstead, ACC faculty, spoke regarding compensation.
Reports from
Associations
·
Adjunct Faculty Association – Mr. Don Morris, President, spoke
regarding support of a Resolution calling for an ombudsman at ACC; apologized
for omission at the April 13 meeting of a donation; and called attention to
Board Policy F-10, Employee Compensation for Adjunct Faculty.
·
Classified Employees Association – Ms. Suzanne Ortiz, President, spoke
regarding her service as the President of the Classified Employees Association;
shared governance; and the process for participation in College surveys.
·
Full-Time Faculty Senate – Dr. Dan Dydek, President, spoke regarding carrying
concealed weapons on ACC campuses; budget concerns and compensation proposals;
and the timeless value of ACC through compensation.
·
Professional-Technical Employees Association – Ms. Susan
Thomason, President, provided updates regarding Association activities; the
Association’s “You Rock ACC” project; Association elections; and shared
governance.
·
Student Government Association – Mr. Joshua
Bacak, President, expressed appreciation for support of the Student Government
Association and for participation in the Student Forums. He spoke regarding Association activities;
SGA elections; and expressed appreciation for attendance and participation in SGA activities and events.
President’s
Report
Dr. Stephen B.
Kinslow, College President/CEO, provided information regarding participation by
an ACC team composed of Mike Midgley, Kathleen Christensen, Soon Merz, faculty
members, and Dr. Kinslow in the Entering Student Success Initiative (ESSI). This was a 3-day conference held on April 26,
27, and 28 in
Reports to the Board
·
Facilities Update – Mr. Bill Mullane, Executive Director
of Facilities and Construction, called attention to current construction and
renovation projects, GO Tax Bond Projects, District-Wide Renovation Projects,
and Detailed Usage of Interest Earnings. He responded to questions from Trustees.
·
Financial Report – March 2009 – Mr. Ben
Ferrell, Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration, called attention
to the information provided including:
o Based on current
information, the College’s budget was on track and projecting a positive $5.0
million in Net Revenues & Expenses, and an $10.6 million increase in Net Assets.
o Spring enrollments
were up 12.5%. Fall SCH enrollments were
up about 5.0%. This exceeded the
original projections of 2% growth, and therefore tuition revenues were
projected to be above budget.
o As for expenses,
Adjunct Faculty and Overloads were projected to slightly exceed original
estimates due to the increased enrollments and vacancies in Full-Time Faculty
Salaries. This would be offset by
increased tuition revenues and lapsed salaries in Full-Time Faculty. Total salaries were projected to be under
budget by $1.5 million.
In summary, adjusting
revenues up by $4.4 million and expenses down by $0.6 million, Net Revenues
over Expenses projected a budget surplus of about $5.0 million and an increase
in Total Net Assets of about $10.6 million.
Cash and investments were in line at approximately $222 million, including
$125 million in bond proceeds. Mr.
Ferrell responded to questions from Trustees.
·
Legislative Report – Ms. Linda Young, Special Assistant to
the President for External Affairs, distributed information and provided
comments regarding current Federal and State Issues. She responded to questions from Trustees.
·
Report on April ACC Foundation Board Meeting – Trustees
Barbara Mink and Raul Alvarez reported on the April meeting of the ACC
Foundation Board.
·
Trustee Reports on Community Engagements:
o Trustee Barbara
Mink reported on attendance/participation at student events, Envision Central
Texas Awards, Austin ISD Partners in Education as well as Leadership
Austin. She is also teaching a class at
the
o Trustee Alvarez
commented on attendance/participation at Leadership Austin meeting on the
sustainable economy.
o Trustee Veronica
Rivera reported on participation in Experience Austin; welcome remarks and
translation at De la Familia, and
o Trustee
John-Michael Cortez reported on attendance/participation in recent Student
Forums at the Rio Grande Campus, Riverside Campus, and Northridge Campus.
o Trustee Allen
Kaplan advised that 7 ACC Trustees attended a recent meeting of the Envision
Central Texas Awards Luncheon.
o Trustee Mahoney
distributed disks to Trustees which are shows in cooperation with KOOP Radio
91.7 regarding the economy.
o Trustee McGuffee
reported on a recent Interfaith Economic Summit; the ACC Adult Education Honor
Society; and comments he received regarding the Rio Grande Parking Garage.
CONSENT ITEM(S)
Chair McRaven
introduced the Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item 8582
Minutes of the
of the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve the Minutes
as presented.
Agenda Item 8583
Declaration of Program
Priorities for Fiscal
Year 2010/Resolution
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees, as required by
Policy E-1, Master Planning, declare its Community Priorities Declaration via
the attached Resolution.
Agenda Item 8584
FY2010
Out-of-District Tuition Rate
Recommendation: That the Board approve the Out-of-District
Tuition rate for FY2010. Staff are not
recommending any In-District Tuition increases, but are recommending Out-of-District
tuition increase from $127 to $137 (an increase of $10 per semester hour), per
Board Policy G-9, Tuition Rates, for May adoption.
Trustees James McGuffee moved and Allen H. Kaplan seconded
that:
MOTION: The Board of Trustees approve Consent Agenda Item
8582, Minutes of the April 13, 2009, Regular Meeting of the
Austin Community College District Board of Trustees; Agenda Item 8583,
Declaration of Program Priorities for Fiscal Year 2010/Resolution; and Agenda
Item 8584, FY2010 Out-of-District Tuition Rate.
VOTE: The motion passed on a vote of 9-0.
FOR: Raul Alvarez, John-Michael Cortez, Allen H. Kaplan, Tim Mahoney, James
McGuffee, Nan McRaven, Barbara P. Mink, Jeffrey Richard, and Veronica Rivera.
AGAINST: None.
DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
Agenda Item 8585
Renewal of Lockhart ISD Interlocal
Agreement – Career and Technical
Education Program
Chair McRaven
introduced the item. Dr. May Hensley,
Executive Vice President, introduced Annette Gregory, Executive Director,
College and Career Preparatory Program, and provided information. ACC and Lockhart ISD have established a
strong partnership in which ACC serves as the contractor for LISD’s Career and
Technical Education Program. Because the
partnership has been highly satisfactory to both institutions, ACC and LISD
propose to renew the Interlocal Agreement in the amount of $24,500 for the
period of
Trustees Barbara Mink moved and Jeffrey Richard seconded
that:
MOTION: The Board of
Trustees approve the renewal of an Interlocal Agreement between Austin
Community College District (ACC) and the Lockhart Independent School District
(LISD) to continue operation of the school district’s Career and Technical
Education program (CTE) for FY 10.
VOTE: The motion
passed on a vote of 9-0.
FOR: Raul Alvarez,
John-Michael Cortez, Allen H. Kaplan, Tim Mahoney, James McGuffee, Nan McRaven,
Barbara P. Mink, Jeffrey Richard, and Veronica Rivera.
AGAINST: None
Agenda Item 8586
Selection of Delivery Method and
Delegation of Authority to Enter into
Contracts for Miscellaneous Campus
Improvement Construction Projects
·
Repairs to exterior
stairs at the
Campus – Interlocal Contract Delivery Method
·
Renovation of the
Learning Lab at
Pinnacle Campus – Interlocal Contract
Delivery Method
Chair McRaven
introduced the item and Mr. Ben Ferrell provided information.
Trustees Veronica Rivera moved and Tim Mahoney seconded
that:
MOTION: The Board of
Trustees select the Interlocal Contract Delivery Method and delegate authority
to the President to enter into a contract for Repairs to Exterior Stairs at the
VOTE: The motion
passed on a vote of 9-0.
FOR: Raul
Alvarez, John-Michael
Cortez, Allen H. Kaplan, Tim Mahoney, James McGuffee, Nan McRaven, Barbara P.
Mink, Jeffrey Richard, and Veronica Rivera.
AGAINST: None.
Trustees Veronica Rivera moved and Barbara Mink seconded
that:
MOTION: The Board of
Trustees select the Interlocal Contract Delivery Method and delegate authority
to the President to enter into a contract for Renovation of the Learning Lab at
the Pinnacle Campus.
VOTE: The motion
passed n a vote of 9-0.
FOR: Raul Alvarez,
John-Michael Cortez, Allen H. Kaplan, Tim Mahoney, James McGuffee, Nan McRaven,
Barbara P. Mink, Jeffrey Richard, and Veronica Rivera.
AGAINST: None.
Agenda Item 8587
Update on Policy C-9, Sustainable
Practices, and
Chair McRaven
introduced the item and Mr. Ben Ferrell, ACC Executive Vice President, provided
information. He advised that Mr. Andrew
Kim is the ACC Director for Environmental Stewardship.
Mr. Ferrell
introduced Mr. Justin Gadd and Mr. Arnold Perez of the student-led Carbon
Assessment Committee. A pilot carbon
assessment of the South Austin Campus was performed and the results of the
study were presented. Signing the
Dr. Kinslow
stated that the College’s administrative rules would be reviewed by ACC’s
Administrative Services Council in June and placed on the website. Faculty, staff, and students will continue to
monitor these activities. Trustees expressed
appreciation to faculty, staff, students, and Trustee Rivera for their work on
Board Policy C-9, Sustainable Practices, and pilot carbon assessment study.
Agenda Item 8588
Update on Campus Advisory Committees
Chair McRaven
introduced the item and Dr. Kinslow provided Campus Advisory Committees
Membership Lists. He stated that additional
information was needed and asked that Trustees submit all information during
the current week.
Agenda Item 8589
Policy Compliance Report:
A-5, Service Area Responsibilities
·
Service
Area Demographics
·
Out-of-District
Activities
·
Cost
Analysis – ACC Centers
·
ISD/Service
Area Discussion
Chair McRaven
introduced the item and Ms. Soon Merz, Associate Vice President, provided a
report on the Austin Community College service area including: Comparison of Services Offered for
In-District and Out-of-District Areas; ACC Service Area, Campuses, Centers,
School Districts; Student Headcount in Credit Programs by County Map, Fall
2008; Out-of-District Demographics; Enrollment by Region and Zip Code, Fall
2004-2008; ACC County Population Projections to 2040; ACC Service Area
Potential for Tax Revenues to 2040; ACC Centers, FY2008 Financial Analysis;
Independent School District/Service Area Summary; and Board Policy A-5, Service
Area Responsibilities. Ms. Merz and Dr.
Kinslow responded to questions from Trustees.
Agenda Item 8590
Compensation and
Benefits
Chair McRaven
introduced the item and Ms. Gerry Tucker, Vice President of Human Resources, distributed
information regarding the College’s FY10 Compensation and Benefits and presented
an overview of the current Compensation and Benefits programs for all employee
classifications. Ms. Tucker discussed
the annual compensation survey process.
Budget recommendations regarding compensation and benefits will be
presented at the June Board meeting. Ms.
Tucker responded to questions from Trustees.
Executive Session
There was no
Executive Session.
Announcements
·
ACC
Graduation on May 14, 2009, 7 p.m.,
·
Trustee
Jeffrey Richard invited Trustee participation in the June 10, 2009, 6:00-9:00
p.m., Urban League Equal Employment Opportunity Day Banquet at the
Adjournment
Having no motion before the Board, the
Approved By
Dr. James W. McGuffee, Board Secretary