Minutes
Alamo Community College District
Regular Meeting of the Board of
Trustees
George E. Killen Community Education
& Service Center
201 W. Sheridan
San Antonio, Texas
September 10, 2002
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Dr. Eugene Sprague called the meeting to order at
7:24 p.m. Chairman Dr. Sprague announced
that a quorum of trustees was present.
The following trustees were present:
District 1 Luz
Maria Prieto, Vice Chair
(present after executive session reconvened, 8:55 p.m.)
District 2 Donald
L. McClure
District 4 Marcelo
S. Casillas
District 5 Jesse
H. Gonzales
District 6 Dr.
Gene Sprague, Chairman
District 7 Charles
J. Conner
District 8 Gary
Beitzel
District 9 James
A. Rindfuss, Secretary
Trustee Absent:
District 3 Vincent
A. Lazaro, Treasurer
CERTIFICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE
The Chairman announced that the notice of the Board meeting
had been duly posted at the District Office Building, Northwest Vista College,
San Antonio College, St. Philip's College and at Southwest Campus, Palo Alto
College, and the ACCD George E. Killen Community Education & Service Center
fulfilling the requirements of the statutes as set forth.
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Ms. Mary Brogan, Assistant Director/Acquisitions
Manager, ACCD.
MEMORIAL
No
memorials.
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS,
FACULTY AND STAFF
The
Employee of the Year for 2001-2002 is Ms. Azalia Borroel, Administrative
Secretary, Department of Nursing, San Antonio College
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS/RECOGNITION
St. Philip=s College President, Dr. Angie Runnels, stated St. Philip=s College is welcoming its first
Fulbright Scholar in Residence, Dr. Osvaldo Barreneche of the National
University of La Plata in Argentina, this fall.
She stated Dr. Barreneche will teach courses in the humanities this fall
and spring semesters, will also give campus-wide and community lectures, help
initiate international programs and contribute to curriculum development at the
college.
Dr. Osvaldo Barreneche stated he is honored to be present
tonight. He stated one thing that caught
his attention in applying for the Fulbright Program was the opportunity to
interact in the United States at the Community Level. He said he is looking forward to work and see
everyone and is open to participate in any activity that comes here.
On behalf of the Board, Dr. Sprague welcomed Dr.
Barreneche. He stated it=s an honor to have his presence with
us this year and feels privileged to be part of the Fulbright program and looks
forward to the contributions he is going to make to our colleges and our
community.
1.
AUTHORIZATION OF GRANT REQUEST TO THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND BOARD
On motion of Trustee Gary Beitzel, seconded by Trustee Jesse
H. Gonzales and by majority vote of the board, the following minute order was
approved:
AThe District authorizes the
submission of a grant request to the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund
Board for $712,258 for technology for its Learning Resource Centers and
authorizes the Chairman of the Board of Trustees to sign the Certifications and
Assurances which apply to this grant request.@
Trustee James Rindfuss abstained.
2.
APPROVAL OF POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
TO PLACE ALL BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES ON THE INTERNET
Chairman Sprague stated this recommendation comes from the
Policy Committee; he stated the Chairman of that committee (Trustee Vincent A.
Lazaro) is not present. He asked for a
motion relative to this.
A motion was made by Trustee Jesse H. Gonzales, seconded by
Trustee Gary Beitzel.
Discussion.
Trustee James Rindfuss stated a particular time line is not
provided; he asked if 2-3 months is appropriate. Dr. Ramsay stated the recommended time line
is fine. Trustee Rindfuss stated to
include a time line of 90 days in the minute order.
By unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order
was approved:
AApproval of Policy Committee
Recommendations to Place all Board and Administrative Policies and Procedures
on the Internet within the 90 days.@
3.
APPROVAL OF REVISED BENEFITS FOR LONG-TERM DISABILITY
COVERAGE RAISING MAXIMUM COVERAGE
FROM
$5,000 PER MONTH TO $13,000 PER MONTH
Ms. Theresa Fayette stated this is an update on a request
that the Board made of administration insuring that there was appropriate
long-term disability coverage for executives.
Trustee James Rindfuss moved for approval on the update,
seconded by Trustee Jesse Gonzales, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the
following minute order was approved:
AApproval of Revised Benefits for
Long-Term Disability Coverage Raising Maximum coverage from $5,000 per month to
$13,000 per month.@
4.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION OF THE RESOLUTION TO PROPOSE A TAX
REVENUE INCREASE FOR FISCAL YEAR
2002-2003
Chairman Sprague said this item would be deferred to agenda
item #16; this item is included on the agenda twice.
5.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION OF THE RETIREMENT PLAN FOR
THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS OF THE
CHANCELLOR
Chairman Sprague delayed discussion on this item; it will be
discussed in Closed Session.
6.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR
BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 20, 2002
Trustee Jesse H. Gonzales moved approval with one
correction: change the word ASpecial@ to ARegular@ on the minute order.
Motion to approve with the above correction was seconded by Trustee Gary
Beitzel and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was
adopted:
AThe minutes of the Regular Board
Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Alamo Community College District on
August 20, 2002 are hereby approved.@
7.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA OF THE REGULAR
BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
Trustee Jesse H. Gonzales made a
motion for approval with the exception of *19 and *21 to be pulled for further
discussion. Motion was seconded by
Trustee Gary Beitzel and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute
order was adopted:
AThe Consent Agenda for the Regular
Board Meeting of the Alamo Community College District Board of Trustees held on
September 10, 2002 is hereby approved.@
Agenda items include: *8, *9, *10, *11, *12, *13, *14,
*15, *18 and *20 .
*8.
ELECTION OF ADJUNCT FACULTY AT THE COLLEGES OF THE ACCD
AElection of adjunct faculty as submitted by the college
Presidents and shown on List No. 1 for the 2002-2003 year is hereby
approved. Further Board action will not
be required for these persons to teach in the indicated disciplines. Employment of these persons is contingent
upon the instructional needs of the College.@
*9. EMERGENCY BOARD APPROVAL FOR
ADJUNCT
CONTINUING EDUCATION FACULTY
AElection of Adjunct Continuing
Education Faculty as submitted by the President
of Northwest Vista College and shown on List No.2, is hereby
approved. Employment of these persons is
contingent upon the instructional needs of the College.@
*10.
ELECTION OF ADJUNCT CONTINUING EDUCATION FACULTY
AElection of Adjunct Continuing
Education Faculty as submitted by the President
of Palo Alto College and shown on
List No.3, is hereby approved.
Employment of these persons is contingent upon the instructional needs
of the College.@
*11.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION FOR CONTINUOUS TENURE AT SAN
ANTONIO COLLEGE
AThe Board of Trustees of the Alamo
Community College District in accordance with the policies for academic
freedom, responsibility, and tenure, hereby authorizes the granting of
continuos tenure to the following faculty member as set forth on Continuous
Tenure List No. 2.@
*12.
ELECTION OF FULL-TIME FACULTY
AElection of full-time faculty for
the 2002-2003 academic year as submitted by the President of San Antonio
College and shown on List No. 5, is hereby approved.@
*13.
ELECTION OF ADJUNCT CONTINUING EDUCATION FACULTY
AElection of Adjunct Continuing
Education Faculty as submitted by the President of San Antonio College and
shown on List No. 3, is hereby approved.
Employment of these persons is contingent upon the instructional needs
of the College.@
*14.
ELECTION OF ADJUNCT CONTINUING EDUCATION FACULTY
AElection of Adjunct Continuing
Education Faculty as submitted by the President of St. Philip=s College and shown on List No. 12,
is hereby approved. Further action will
not be required for these persons to teach in the indicated areas. Employment of these persons is contingent
upon the instructional needs of the College.@
*15.
REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE GIFTS AND
NON-GOVERNMENT GRANTS TO THE ALAMO COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT
AThe Alamo Community College District
Board of Trustees hereby accepts the non-governmental gifts and grants made to
the Alamo Community College
District as shown on the attached
report for the period of August 1, 2002 through August 31, 2002.@
*18.
MONTHLY REPORTS ON NORTHEAST CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION FUNDS
Funding, Expenditures, Commitments, and Available
Balances for Northeast Campus
*20. APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF BUDGET TRANSFERS
AND
AMENDMENTS
ABudget amendments as they appear on
the Budget Amendments Report submitted to the Board of Trustees are hereby
approved.@
16.
RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR ADOPTING THE TAX RATE FOR 2002
On motion of Trustee Jim Rindfuss, seconded by Trustee Gary
Beitzel and by majority vote of the Board, the following minute order was
adopted:
AThe attached resolution and order,
levying Ad Valorem Taxes for the year 2002, is for the support and maintenance
of the Alamo Community College District and for the debt service on the General
Obligation Bonds in 2002-2003 setting a total tax rate of $.1071 peer $100
evaluation comprised of $.0923 for the purpose of maintenance and operation and
$.0148 for the payment of principal and interest on the debt of this community
college district, is hereby approved.@
Trustee Donald L. McClure opposed.
Trustee Jesse H. Gonzales opposed.
17.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
On motion of Trustee Jesse H. Gonzales, seconded by Trustee
Gary Beitzel and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was
adopted:
AThese financial reports are hereby
accepted for the record.@
At this time, discussion was held on
consent agenda item *19 and *21.
*19.
MONTHLY REPORT ON STATUS OF $25 MILLION REVENUE BOND
Trustee Gonzales asked Mr. Ramirez
for an explanation on the dollar amount related to District (expense for
District Service, if part of this was for the diagrams or sketches). He asked why some of the amounts wasn=t deducted from the colleges.
Mr. Ramirez stated the design and
schematics come out of the district account.
The $4.2 is strictly for construction.
Trustee Gonzales asked if the
District was paying a separate charge from a different account for the
schematics to the architects.
Mr. Ramirez stated yes, from
District and District Services.
Trustee Gonzales then asked if they
are not being charged to the individual colleges.
Mr. Ramirez said no.
Further discussion/clarification was
referred to Chairman of the Building Committee, Trustee Charles Conner.
With no further discussion Trustee
Rindfuss moved for approval. Motion
seconded by Trustee Gonzales and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following
motion was approved:
AFunding, Expenditures, Commitments,
and Available Balances.@
*21. MONTHLY REPORT
ON COOPERATIVE PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $25,000
Trustee Jesse Gonzales had a few
questions on the purchases. He asked in
regards to the department of Work Force Administration/ACCD, the lease of
Building 210 ($37,000) if this part
would be coming out of from the CPS escrow account.
Chancellor Ramsay responded no.
Trustee Gonzales questioned the last
item on the list (Department of Computer Information Systems / ACCD). He asked in regards to the E-force, would
that have come out of the State grant that was received instead of the
department funds.
Dr. Charles Burmeister
responded. He stated those did come out
of the departmental funds and those are used for the e-force program folks.
With no further discussion Trustee
Gonzales moved for approval. Motion
seconded by Trustee Beitzel and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following
motion was approved:
A The cooperative purchase report for
July/August 2002 is hereby accepted.@
CHANCELLOR=S REPORT
No action taken.
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CLOSED SESSION
Consultation with Legal Counsel
pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.
Chairman Dr. Sprague announced that
the meeting would adjourn into Closed Session under the statues providing for
such Closed Session at 8:10 p.m.
RECONVENED INTO OPEN MEETING
Chairman Dr. Gene Sprague reconvened
the meeting in Open Session at 9:23 p.m.
The Board took the following action:
Trustee James Rindfuss stated the following motion in
regards to Closed Session agenda item B:
AI move that our Counsel proceed with
the resolution of the case of the San Antonio Express News as discussed in
closed session through agreed judgement.@
Motion was seconded by Trustee Jesse Gonzales, and by
majority vote of the Board, motion passed.
Trustee Donald L. McClure abstained.
Trustee Gary Beitzel stated the following motion in regards
to agenda item #5:
AMr. Chairman, I move that we
instruct the attorney to proceed with the actions as discussed in closed
session as related to the Chancellor=s contract and that a Special Board Meeting be set up for
Monday, the 16th of September.
Motion was seconded by Trustee Jesse Gonzales, and by
majority vote of the Board, motion passed.
Trustee James Rindfuss opposed.
SETTING OF NEXT MEETING DATE
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday,
October 15, 2002 at the George E. Killen Community Education & Service
Center at 201 W. Sheridan.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Dr.
Gene Sprague, Chairman
Alamo Community College District
Board of Trustees
Approved for submission to the Board:
Dr. Ernest A. Martinez
Interim Chancellor
Prepared by:
Melinda Gonzalez
Assistant to the Chancellor