Minutes
Alamo Community Colleges
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
George E. Killen Community Education & Service Center
201 W. Sheridan
San Antonio, Texas
August 21, 2007

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Chair Roberto Zárate called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. and announced that a quorum of trustees was present.

The following trustees were present:
District 1 Dr. Bernard K. Weiner (Departed at 8:55 p.m.)
District 2 Denver McClendon, Vice Chairman (Arrived at 7:00 p.m.)
District 3 Jennifer Ramos (Arrived at 6:12 p.m.)
District 4 Marcelo S. Casillas
District 5 Roberto Zárate, Chairman
District 6 Dr. Gene Sprague
District 7 Charles J. Conner
District 8 Gary Beitzel, Secretary
District 9 James Rindfuss, Assistant Secretary

Presiding Administrator: Dr. Bruce H. Leslie

CERTIFICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE

Chair Zárate announced that the notice of the Board meeting had been duly posted at the District Office Building (Houston St.), Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, San Antonio College, St. Philip's College and at Southwest Campus, and the Alamo Community College District 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 Michael Ximenez, Education Skills Specialist II at Northeast Lakeview College.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

There were no citizens to be heard.

MEMORIALS

Dr. Leslie announced the recent passing of the following active employee: M. Antonieta Galvan who served Palo Alto College from 1988-2007 as Associate Professor of Foreign Languages.

CEREMONIALS

Tribute to Dr. Richard Drum, Interim Vice Chancellor of Administration
Dr. Leslie recognized and expressed appreciation to Dr. Drum for his service to the ACCD and Chair Zárate presented a token of appreciation to Dr. Drum.

Skills USA National Leadership and Skills Competition Winner
Tricia Chapa will be recognized at the September Board Meeting.

College Connections
Dr. Fabianke reported that the College Connections kicked off this Spring and served San Antonio Independent School District students. This year five additional ISD’s will be added to include Edgewood, Harlandale, Northeast, Northside and Judson while serving 12,000 seniors. Next year all ISD’s within Bexar County will be added and the following year all ISD’s in the ACCD service area will be included. Dr. Fabianke introduced Fred Marcom from the Texas Pioneer Foundation. The Texas Pioneer Foundation is providing funds for assessment test fees as well as providing part-time help for the colleges. Mr. Marcom provided a brief history of the Texas Pioneer Foundation’s work with College Connections.

State of the Art Secure Locking System
Mr. Strybos introduced Hector Quinonez, Locksmith, and Juan Rodriguez, Locksmith, who have developed a secure locking system. Mr. Quinones and Mr. Rodriguez provided a demonstration of the security emergency lockout system. Mr. Strybos presented appreciation plaques to Mr. Quinonez and Mr. Rodriguez for their initiative and ingenuity in developing a system designed to maintain the safety of faculty, staff, and students.

RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF

Welcome and Introduction, James McLaughlin, Vice Chancellor for Administration
Dr. Leslie introduced James McLaughlin, Vice Chancellor for Administration. Mr. McLaughlin previously served as president of Santa Fe Community College. Mr. McLaughlin thanked the committee for giving him the opportunity to be part of the Alamo Community Colleges.

Retirement of Dr. Charles Burmeister, CIO & Director of Information Technologies
Dr. Leslie recognized Dr. Charles Burmeister and thanked him for his leadership and contributions to distance education and the Banner System. Chairman Zárate presented Dr. Burmeister with a crystal vase in appreciation for his dedicated service. Dr. Drum expressed appreciation to Dr. Burmeister for his contributions to the Alamo Community Colleges.

Texas A&M University Mega-Energy Savers Award
Mr. Strybos reported that Texas A&M will be presenting ACCD with the Mega Energy Savers Award on August 30. The award is in recognition for ACCD’s energy savings and conservation efforts.

Gaining Ground Documentary
Linda Cuellar and Greg Coronas, NVC faculty, were recipients of the San Antonio Chapter Women in Communications Proliner Award for their documentary Gaining Ground. Gaining Ground is a documentary aired on PBS that focused on community efforts to solve very persistent problems that San Antonio faces which include poverty and access to higher education.

Emeritus Status: Irma M. Sanchez, Assistant Professor Emeritus, Learning Resources of Palo Alto College
Dr. Guzmán introduced Irma M. Sanchez, Assistant Professor of the Learning Resources at Palo Alto College and presented her with a plaque.

Student of the Month (August 2007)
Dr. Zeigler introduced the August 2007 Student of the Month, Jose P. Garay, Jr. Mr. Garay has attended San Antonio College since 2003. Despite working full-time while attending college, he has accumulated over 39 college hours with a GPA of 3.679. As noted by San Antonio College staff member, Rose M. Gonzales, Mr. Garay “is an outstanding member of his community,” who has worked with young people through Youth-N-Touch Ministry over the past seven years. Mr. Garay plans to transfer to the University of Texas at San Antonio to complete his education degree and then seek employment as a K-8th grade teacher.

Mr. Tino Duran of the La Prensa Foundation presented a check for $2,500 for the Student of the Month awards.

District Wide Employee of the Month (July 2007)
Dr. Reno introduced Vanessa Mayfield, Executive Assistant for the Vice President of Student and Administrative Services, as the July 2007 District Wide Employee of the Month. Ms. Mayfield has been employed by ACCD since October 1992. She began her employment with the district in the Human Resources Department and eight years later went to work at the site of the Northeast Learning Center.

District Wide Employee of the Month (August 2007)
Dr. Zeigler introduced Jacob Fuentes, Facilities Scheduling Assistant II, at San Antonio College, as the August 2007 District Wide Employee of the Month. Mr. Fuentes has been employed by the ACCD since 1998. As noted in his recommendation letter, “he possesses a unique commitment of inspiring and helping co-workers by sharing his values of integrity, responsibility, and dignity. He is a creative individual who promotes professionalism and courteous customer service. He is enthusiastic about his job performance and goes that extra mile.”

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Chair Zárate announced that the meeting would adjourn into Executive Session under the statutes providing for such Executive Session at 7:05 p.m.

RECONVENE OPEN MEETING

Chair Zárate reconvened the meeting into Open Session on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 8:17 p.m.

1. REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 19, 2007

On a motion by Trustee Conner, seconded by Trustee Ramos, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“The minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Alamo Community College District held on June 19, 2007 are hereby approved.”

2. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ON JULY 17, 2007

On a motion by Trustee Beitzel seconded by Trustee Conner, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“The minutes of the Special Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Alamo Community College District held on July 17, 2007 are hereby approved.”

3. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ON AUGUST 1, 2007

On a motion by Trustee Conner seconded by Trustee Dr. Weiner, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“The minutes of the Special Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Alamo Community College District held on August 1, 2007 are hereby approved.”

4. REPORT AND DISCUSSION ON THE SENATE HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING, AUGUST 14, 2007

Chair Zárate reported that he met with the Governor’s staff and presented testimony at Senator Judith Zaffirini’s Higher Education Subcommittee hearing. The Governor’s office is willing to offer a proposal to reinstate some of the funding.

5. MONTHLY REPORTS

Dr. Loston provided a presentation and responded to trustees’ questions on the restructuring of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Mobility Program at St. Philip’s College which included: Enrollment Status; NCLEX-RN Examination Preparation; Practice Exam Status; NCLEX-RN Licensure Exam Status; Accrediting Timelines; Interventions-Student Preparation; Interventions-Curriculum; Curriculum Review Proposed Timeline; Interventions – Financial; and Interventions – Administrative.

6. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS- NORTHEAST LAKEVIEW COLLEGE (NLC)
Debbie Hamilton introduced NLC Education Skills Specialists who provided a presentation on the Northeast Lakeview College Pre-Enrollment Seminar which included: Advisors; Degrees Offered; Enrollment; Campus Map; Application Process; Residency; Military; Transcript Request; Placement Test; Financial Aid Programs; Financial Aid Application; Financial Aid Workshops; Parking Regulations; and Group Advising.

<Dr. Weiner departed the meeting.>

7. KERRVILLE HILL COUNTRY TECHNOLOGY CENTER

On a motion by Trustee Dr. Sprague, seconded by Trustee Rindfuss, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“The Board authorizes the Chancellor or his designee to negotiate a Memorandum of Agreement and provisions for a minimum fifty year lease, with the Kerrville Independent School District facility located at 1010 Barnett Street, Kerrville, Texas.”

8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RE: AUTHORIZATION OF A FACULTY SALARY STUDY

Dr. Drum reported that the current faculty salary schedule has been in effect since 1994 and requests authorization for a faculty salary study with a report to be submitted March 2008. The study will be conducted by a private organization through a RFP.

On a motion by Trustee Rindfuss, seconded by Trustee Beitzel, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“The Board authorizes the Chancellor to conduct a study of faculty salaries and structures relative to state and national peers and present recommendations no later than March 2008.”

9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PROPOSALS FOR TRIENNIAL CONTRACT FOR GROUP LIFE AND LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE (RFP NO. 07A-070)

Mr. Guzman reported that a RFP was advertised to obtain life and long-term disability insurance coverage for approximately 2,638 full-time ACCD employees and life insurance for approximately 634 retirees.

On a motion by Trustee Dr. Sprague, seconded by Trustee Rindfuss, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

"Based on proposals received June 19, 2007, a three year Group Life/AD&D insurance contract is awarded to CIGNA Group Insurance of Houston, TX effective September 1, 2007 for all eligible active employees and retirees. In addition, a three year Group Long-Term Disability insurance contract is awarded to Prudential Financial of Dallas, TX for all eligible active employees. These contracts have a three year rate guarantee with an option to extend the contract for up to two (2) one-year extensions. Subject to any salary adjustments, the estimated premium for life/AD&D insurance should be approximately $331,939.20 for each year and approximately $397,489.92 for each year for disability.”

10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PROPOSAL FOR ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE (RFP NO. 07A-088)

Ms. McCabe provided a presentation on the Annual Contract for Insurance Coverage which included: Insurance Selected by RFP; Consultant Assistance; and Selection Committee Recommendations.

On a motion by Trustee Rindfuss, seconded by Trustee Beitzel, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

"Based on proposals received July 26, 2007, the contract is awarded to the agents and underwriters selected for each area of coverage as follows:

Schedule of Insurance
Agent/Underwriter Type of Coverage Annual Premium
Frost Insurance/
The St. Paul Travelers Co. Automobile Liability and Physical Damage $40,526
Hays Companies Crime $37,271
Alamo Insurance Group/
U.S. Specialty Underwriters Educator’s Legal Liability $67,000
A.J. Gallagher/ U.S. Specialty (Praetorian Insurance Co.) Excess Workers’ Compensation $48,348
Frost Insurance/
The St. Paul Travelers Co. General Liability (includes Health Care and Social Services endorsement, Employee Benefit and Law Enforcement Liability) $54,490
A.J. Gallagher/ Allianz Global Risk U.S. Ins. Co. Property (includes Boiler and Machinery) $241,685
Frost Insurance/
The St. Paul Travelers Co. Umbrella $40,818
Academic HealthPlans Inc./ Monumental Life Insurance Co. Student Accident and Health Premiums are per student per semester for accident coverage and each student charged for health coverage. See proposal record.
Total Premium: $530,138
(RFP No. 07A-088)"

11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS DESIGNATED AS “ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT MAINTENANCE TAX NOTES, SERIES 2007”; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF BY THE ANNUAL LEVY OF THE ISSUER’S MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS AD VALOREM TAXES; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID OBLIGATIONS AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE, PAYMENT, SECURITY, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF SAID OBLIGATIONS, INCLUDING THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT PERTAINING THERETO; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND A PURCHASE CONTRACT; COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY’S LETTER OF REPRESENTATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Dr. Hall provided an overview of the Maintenance Tax Notes Series 2007 and Combined Fee Revenue Bonds Series 2007A Final Pricing Summary.

On a motion by Trustee Rindfuss, seconded by Trustee Dr. Sprague, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“The Board of Trustees adopts the attached resolution authorizing the issuance of Alamo Community College District Maintenance Tax Bonds, Series 2007.”

12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF “ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT COMBINED FEE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007A”; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS BY A LIEN ON AND PLEDGE OF THE PLEDGED REVENUES TO THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS EQUALLY AND RATABLY WITH CERTAIN CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS, INCLUDING THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT PERTAINING THERETO; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND A PURCHASE CONTRACT; COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY’S LETTER OF REPRESENTATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

On a motion by Trustee Conner, seconded by Trustee Rindfuss, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“The Board of Trustees adopts the attached resolution authorizing the issuance of Alamo Community College District Combined Fee Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A.”

13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION TO PROPOSE A TAX REVENUE INCREASE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008

Mr. Ramirez provided an overview of the Tax Revenue Increase which included: Property Appraisal Increases and Effect on Tax Rate; Taxable Values and Certified Net Taxable Values; Proposed Tax Levy and Operating Current Taxes; and Tax Ceilings for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons.

On a motion by Trustee Beitzel, seconded by Trustee Rindfuss, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“The approved budget for fiscal year 2008 requires tax revenues of $75,213,563 for current operations, and $36,613,840 for bonded debt service. Funding such tax revenues will require a total tax rate greater than the effective tax rate, and the applicable provisions of the Texas Property Tax Code requires publication of two public notices and two public hearings to be held regarding the proposed tax rate prior to such tax rate becoming effective. Therefore, the proposal to consider the tax revenue increase set out above is hereby adopted and approved. The District Director for Finance & Accounting is hereby authorized and directed to provide the public notices and to hold the public hearings required by the Texas Property Tax Code with respect to the proposed tax rate increase. Following such notices and hearings, the Board of Trustees shall deliberate and vote on the proposed tax rate increase, all within the applicable time frame set out in the Texas Property Tax Code."

The votes were recorded as followed:

Dr. Bernard K. Weiner Absent
Denver McClendon In Favor
Jennifer Ramos In Favor
Marcelo S. Casillas In Favor
Roberto Zárate In Favor
Dr. Gene Sprague In Favor
Charles J. Conner In Favor
Gary Beitzel In Favor
James Rindfuss In Favor

14. FOR INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION – FOLLOW-UP TO WEAVER & TIDWELL, L.L.P. FY 2006 MANAGEMENT LETTER CONCERNS

Carlos Ramirez provided an update on the corrective actions to the external auditors concerns which included: Assistant Controller, Grant Accounting Manager, and
Grant Accountant, and Treasurer Positions; Reorganization of the Grants Office; and the Vacation and Sick Leave System.

Trustees expressed concern on the vacation and sick leave reporting system. Dr. Leslie reported that the Unified Staff Council has been given an opportunity to submit a recommendation.

<Chair Zarate moved item 24 on the agenda.>

24. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ACCD – JUDSON ISD EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL SCHEMATIC DESIGN

Joel Hernandez of PBK Architects provided a presentation on the Judson Independent School District (JISD) Early College High School which included: Construction Schedule, Site Maps, Floor Plans, Vignettes; and Probable Costs.

Discussion took place regarding the clock tower for the Judson ISD Early College High School. Mr. Hernandez stated that the JISD Board has agreed to change the design of the tower.

Dr. Marcus Nelson, JISD Deputy Superintendent for Instruction, expressed appreciation to the ACCD Board of Trustees and Northeast Lakeview College administration for their commitment to excellence.

On a substitute motion by Trustee Rindfuss, seconded by Trustee Ramos, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted to include the tower redesign:

“The Board of Trustees hereby approves the ACCD – Judson Independent School District Early College High School Schematic Design to include the changes to the Judson tower as discussed.”

15. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON NORTHEAST LAKEVIEW COLLEGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING SERVICES

On a motion by Trustee Conner, seconded by Trustee Ramos, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“The Board of Trustees hereby approves the fee negotiated with Ford, Powell & Carson Architects & Planners, Inc. in the amount of $48,250.00 for Architect/Engineering Services for the $450,000,000 General Obligation Bond Projects at Northeast Lakeview College and approves all allowed reimbursable costs per RFP No. 06C-029.”

16. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A METAL STORAGE BUILDING, NORTHEAST LAKEVIEW COLLEGE FOR THE ACCD FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
(CSP NO. 07C-085)

On a motion by Trustee Rindfuss, seconded by Trustee Dr. Sprague, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“Based on proposals received August 2, 2007, the contract is awarded to Crownhill Builders Inc., submitting the best value proposal of ($552,670.00) for the Construction of a Metal Storage Building, Northeast Lakeview College, plus Alternates #1 and #3 for the ACCD Facilities Department (CSP No. 07C-085). A 10% contingency ($55,267.00) is also approved.”

17. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON BIDS RECEIVED FOR BUILDING 7980 PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, NORTHEAST CAMPUS FOR THE ACCD FACILITIES DEPARTMENT (BID NO. 07C-100)

On a motion by Trustee Rindfuss, seconded by Trustee Beitzel, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

"Based on bids received August 2, 2007, the contract is awarded to EZ-Bell Construction Inc., submitting the low base bid of $85,887.00 for Building 7980 Parking Lot Improvements at Northeast Campus for the ACCD Facilities Department (Bid No. 07C-100). A 10% contingency ($8,589.00) is also approved. "

18. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON NORTHWEST VISTA COLLEGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LIVE OAK ACADEMIC BUILDING AND CYPRESS CAMPUS CENTER GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE

On a motion by Trustee Beitzel, seconded by Trustee Conner, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“The Board of Trustees hereby approves the Guaranteed Maximum Price Construction Manager at Risk fee negotiated with Bartlett Cocke, L.P. in the amount of $27,309,601 for the construction of Northwest Vista College Live Oak Academic Building and Cypress Campus Center, RFP No. 06C-121.”

19. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE TELECOM ROOM AT PALO ALTO COLLEGE FOR THE ACCD FACILITIES DEPARTMENT (BID NO. 07C-101)

On a motion by Trustee Rindfuss, seconded by Trustee Beitzel, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

"Based on bids received August 2, 2007, the contract is awarded to Tejas Premier Building Contractor Inc., submitting the low base bid of $69,282.00 for the Renovation of the Telecom Room at Palo Alto College for the ACCD Facilities Department (Bid No. 07C-101). A 10% contingency ($6,928.00) is also approved. "

20. DISCUSSION, RECOMMENDATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE PALO ALTO COLLEGE BUILDING J AND K RENOVATION FIRE LANE CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SPAW GLASS CONTRACTORS (RFP NO. 06C-121)

On a motion by Trustee Rindfuss, seconded by Trustee Beitzel, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“The Board of Trustees hereby approves the Guaranteed Maximum Price Construction Manager at Risk fee negotiation with Spaw Glass Contractors in the amount of $29,736 for the Palo Alto College Buildings J and K Renovation Fire Lane Construction RFP No. 06C-121.”

21. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON BIDS RECEIVED TO CONSTRUCT A NEW MAINTENANCE STORAGE BUILDING AT SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE FOR THE ACCD FACILITIES DEPARTMENT (BID NO. 07C-098)

On a motion by Trustee Beitzel, seconded by Trustee Rindfuss, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

"Based on bids received August 2, 2007, the contract is awarded to Bridle Bit Corporation Inc., submitting the low base bid of $174,021.00, to construct a New Maintenance Storage Building at San Antonio College for the ACCD Facilities Department (Bid No. 07C-098). A 10% contingency ($17,402.00) is also approved. "

22. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON BIDS RECEIVED FOR EXHAUST HOOD CONNECTION AT THE CHEMISTRY GEOLOGY LAB, SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE, FOR THE ACCD FACILITIES DEPARTMENT (BID NO. 07C-073)

On a motion by Trustee Rindfuss, seconded by Trustee Dr. Sprague, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

"Based on bids received August 2, 2007, the contract is awarded to DaCor Air Conditioning Co., Inc. of Adkins, Texas, submitting a base bid of $47,183.00 for the San Antonio College Exhaust Hood Connection at the Chemistry Geology Lab Project for the ACCD Facilities Department (Bid No. 07C-073). A 10% contingency ($4,718.30) is also approved. "

23. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE LOFTIN STUDENT CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE FOR THE ACCD FACILITIES DEPARTMENT (BID NO. 07C-102)

On a motion by Trustee Rindfuss, seconded by Trustee Ramos, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

"Based on bids received August 7, 2007, the contract is awarded to United Enterprises General Contractors, submitting the low base bid of $320,000.00 for the Renovation of the Loftin Student Center at San Antonio College for the ACCD Facilities Department (Bid No. 07C-102). A 10% contingency ($32,000.00) is also approved. "

25. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE NORTHEAST LAKEVIEW COLLEGE MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES STATEMENTS

On a motion by Trustee Beitzel, seconded by Trustee Rindfuss, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“Upon recommendation from the Chancellor, the Alamo Community College District Board of Trustees approves the Mission, Vision, and Values statements for the Northeast Lakeview College.”

26. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON GRANTING OF TITLE OF EMERITUS STATUS, PAC

On a motion by Trustee McClendon, seconded by Trustee Beitzel, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Alamo Community College District, with recognition and appreciation for more than 19 years of dedicated service at Palo Alto College and with the recommendation of the Faculty and Administration of Palo Alto College and the Chancellor of the District, name Irma M. Sanchez as Assistant Professor Emeritus, Learning Resources of Palo Alto College.”

27. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION FOR TENURE, SAC

On a motion by Trustee Dr. Sprague, seconded by Trustee Beitzel, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“The Board of Trustees of the Alamo Community College District, in accordance with the policies for academic freedom, responsibility and tenure, hereby authorize the granting of tenure to the following faculty members as set forth on the Recommendation for Tenure.”

28. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON FULL TIME, ADJUNCT & CONTINUING EDUCATION FACULTY

On a motion by Trustee Rindfuss, seconded by Trustee Beitzel, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted to include the removal of April French from the St. Philip’s College list.

“Selection for 2007-2008, academic year as submitted by the Presidents of the Alamo Community College District and shown on the attached list(s), is hereby approved.”

The appointment of full-time faculty, adjunct and continuing education faculty is submitted by the College Presidents and shown on List No. 1 for the 2007-2008 and List 7 for the 2007-2008 year is hereby approved. Further Board action will not be required for these persons to teach in the indicated disciplines. Employment of adjunct and continuing education faculty is contingent upon the instructional needs of the college. ”

29. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON AUGUST 21, 2007

On a motion by Trustee Beitzel, seconded by Trustee McClendon, and by unanimous vote of the Board, the following minute order was adopted:

“The Consent Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of the Alamo Community Colleges Board of Trustees held on August 21, 2007 is hereby approved, which includes: *30, *31, *32, *33, *34, *35, *36, *37, *38, *39, *40, *41, and *42.

30. MONTHLY REPORT ON COOPERATIVE PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000.00

“The cooperative purchase report for June/July 2007 is hereby accepted.”

31. FINANCIAL REPORTS

“The financial reports are hereby accepted as presented.”

32. 2006/2006A/2007 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUMMARY AND EXPENDITURES BY ACCOUNT REPORT

“The monthly reports on the 2006/2006A/2007 General Obligation Bond Capital Improvement Program Summary and Expenditures by Account are hereby accepted as presented.”

33. 2006 MAINTENANCE TAX NOTES SUMMARY AND EXPENDITURES BY ACCOUNT REPORT

“The monthly reports on the 2006 Maintenance Tax Notes Summary and Expenditures by Account are hereby accepted as presented.”

34. CONSTRUCTION STATUS OF 2006 MAINTENANCE TAX NOTES PROJECTS REPORT

“The monthly reports on the Construction Status of 2006 Maintenance Tax Notes Projects are hereby accepted as presented.”

35. 2001/2003/2004 COMBINED FEE REVENUE (CFR) BOND SUMMARY AND DETAILS OF 2001 CFR BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND AND 2001 CFR EXPENDITURES BY ACCOUNT REPORT

“The monthly reports on 2001/2003/2004 Combined Fee Revenue (CFR) Bond Summary and Details of 2001 CFR Bond Construction Fund and 2001 CFR Expenditures by Account are hereby accepted as presented.”

36. 2004 MAINTENANCE TAX NOTES SUMMARY AND EXPENDITURES BY ACCOUNT REPORT

“The monthly reports on 2004 Maintenance Tax Notes Summary and Expenditures by Account are hereby accepted as presented.”

37. CONSTRUCTION STATUS OF 2004 MAINTENANCE TAX NOTES PROJECTS REPORT

“The monthly reports on the Construction Status of 2004 Maintenance Tax Notes Projects are hereby accepted as presented.”

38. 2005 MAINTENANCE TAX NOTES SUMMARY AND 2005 COMBINED FEE REVENUE BOND SUMMARY REPORT

“The monthly reports on 2005 Maintenance Tax Notes Summary and 2005 Combined Fee Revenue Bond Summary are hereby accepted as presented.”

39. NORTHEAST LAKEVIEW COLLEGE TAX REVENUE SET-ASIDE SUMMARY REPORT

“The monthly reports on Northeast Lakeview College Tax Revenue Set-Aside Summary are hereby accepted as presented.”

40. APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF BUDGET AMENDMENT REPORT AND BUDGET TRANSFER REPORT

“Budget amendments and/or transfers as they appear on the Budget Amendment and Budget Transfer Reports are hereby accepted as presented.”

41. GIFT & GRANT RECEIPT REPORT (JUNE 1-30, 2007)

“The Alamo Community College District Board of Trustees hereby accepts this report on the gifts and grants (private and public) made to the Alamo Community College District and the Alamo Community College District Foundation, Inc. as of JUNE 1, 2007 through JUNE 30, 2007.”

42. GIFT & GRANT RECEIPT REPORT (JULY 1-31, 2007)

“The Alamo Community College District Board of Trustees hereby accepts this report on the gifts and grants (private and public) made to the Alamo Community College District and the Alamo Community College District Foundation, Inc. as of JULY 1, 2007 through JULY 31, 2007.”

SETTING OF NEXT MEETING

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday,
September 18, 2007, at the George E. Killen Community and Education
Service Center, 101 Community Meeting Room, 201 West Sheridan.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m.

Approved for submission to the Board:

Dr. Bruce H. Leslie
Chancellor

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Prepared by:
Sandra T. Mora
Administrative Assistant