Larry G. Stephens

The Board discussed and approved the construction contract for faculty offices at the Highland Campus and the Highland Phase II abatement project. Other agenda items included naming the new Leander campus the ACC San Gabriel Campus, authorizing a letter of support for the Capitol Metro Station relocation at Highland, and subscribing to TASB policy services. The Board also reviewed the FY17 budget, received reports on student scholarship initiatives, campus carry committees, and advising processes, and ratified appointments to the Bond Oversight and Campus Advisory Committees. An executive session was held to discuss district-wide real estate issues.

The board meeting included several key presentations and discussions. Foundation leaders recognized a donation for a biotechnology scholarship. Reports were heard from faculty, staff, and student associations regarding compensation, benefits, and accreditation sanctions. The board reviewed a workforce development report, the December financial report, and accepted the FY03 external audit. Key agenda items included the approval of tuition waivers for the Early College Start Program, a discussion on in-district priority registration, a proposal for facility management software, and an Owner-Controlled Insurance Program for construction projects.

The Board of Trustees received a Student Success Report, which included updates on college activities, graduation rates, the Accelerated Programmer Training program, and the launch of an Intensive English Program. The Board approved the negotiation and execution of a contract for drainage improvements at the Round Rock Campus. Additionally, a FY2016 Budget Study was conducted, covering an employee compensation study and property tax exemptions. Finally, the Board authorized the President/CEO to execute a contract for the purchase of real property in Southeast Travis County following an executive session.

The meeting focused on the Chancellor Search, which was deliberated during an executive session. No official action was taken concerning this matter.

The board meeting covered several key agenda items, including citizen communications regarding higher education funding, legislative updates, and reports from various faculty and staff associations. The President provided an administrative report, including updates on the College's Highland Mall Groundbreaking Ceremony and legislative issues. Financial reports were presented, including an overview of the February 2013 Financial Report and a Quarterly Investment Report. The board took action on lease negotiations for a construction shop and photography studio, approved the delivery method for miscellaneous campus improvement projects, including the installation of solar arrays at the Elgin Campus and restroom renovations at the Northridge Campus. Additionally, the board held an initial discussion regarding the overview of the FY2014-2018 Strategic Plan.