REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
September 23, 2010
Minutes
The Board of Trustees of Houston Community College held a Regular Meeting on
Thursday, September 23, 2010 at the HCC Administration Building, Second Floor
Auditorium, 3100 Main, Houston, Texas.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Dr. Michael P. Williams, Chair
Neeta Sane, Vice Chair
Sandie Mullins, Secretary
Bruce A. Austin
Yolanda Navarro Flores
Eva Loredo
Christopher W. Oliver
Mary Ann Perez
Richard Schechter
ADMINISTRATION
Mary Spangler, Chancellor
Art Tyler, Deputy Chancellor/COO
Doretha Eason, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
Renee Byas, General Counsel
William Carter, Vice Chancellor, Information Technology
Charles Cook, Vice Chancellor, Instruction
Diana Pino, Vice Chancellor, Student Services
Daniel Seymour, Vice Chancellor, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
Margaret Ford Fisher, President, Northeast College
Fena Garza, President, Southwest College
William Harmon, President, Central College
Zachary Hodges, President, Northwest College
Irene Porcarello, President, Southeast College
Betty Young, President, Coleman College
Willie Williams, Chief Human Resources Officer
Remmele Young, Executive Director, Government Relations
OTHERS PRESENT
Jarvis Hollingsworth, System Counsel, Bracewell & Giuliani
Alan Ainsworth, President, Faculty Senate
Other administrators, citizens and representatives from the news media

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CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Williams, Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. and declared the Board convened to consider matters pertaining to Houston Community College as listed on the duly posted Meeting Notice.
PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ms. Loredo led the prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
(Mrs. Sane arrived at 4:09 p.m.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes from Facilities and Finance Committee Meeting of August 17,
2010, Academic Affairs/Student Services Committee Meeting of August 19, 2010,
Committee of the Whole Meeting of August 19, 2010, Facilities and Finance Committee
Meeting of August 24, 2010, Regular Meeting of August 26, 2010 and Amended
Minutes for Special Meeting of August 20, 2009
Motion – Ms. Mullins moved and Ms. Loredo seconded to approve the minutes. The motion passed with a vote of 7-0.
HEARING OF CITIZENS
There were no citizens signed up to speak before the Board.
(Mrs. Flores arrived at 4:12 p.m.)
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS
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Recognition of the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association in celebration of their 20 th
Anniversary
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Recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month
(Mr. Oliver arrived at 4:17 p.m.)
Dr. Williams recessed the meeting at 4:17 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 4:34 p.m.
(Present: Trustees Austin, Flores, Loredo, Oliver, Perez, Sane, Schechter, Oliver and
Williams)
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
Dr. Williams adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 4:35 p.m., notice having previously been given and reiterated in accordance with Sections 551.071, 551.072, and/or 551.074 of the Open Meetings Law. Dr. Williams stated that any final action, vote or decision on any item discussed in Executive Session would be taken up in Open
Session or in a subsequent Public Meeting.

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Dr. Williams reconvened the meeting in Open Session at 5:39 p.m. and entertained motions on pending matters.
(Present: Trustees Austin, Loredo, Oliver, Perez, Sane, Schechter, Oliver and Williams)
Motion – Ms. Mullins motioned to approve the resolution censuring Trustee Yolanda
Navarro Flores. Mrs. Sane seconded.
Dr. Williams read the resolution.
Vote – The motion passed with a vote of 8-0.
Dr. Williams recessed the meeting at 5:45 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 5:49 p.m.
(Present: Trustees Austin, Loredo, Oliver, Perez, Sane, Schechter, Oliver and Williams)
Mr. Schechter commented regarding the resolution and apprised that the task provided a sad moment and noted that the Board was not elated about signing the resolution. He noted that the Board could not function with such conduct as that expressed by Mrs.
Yolanda Navarro Flores.
Dr. Williams noted that it is the focus of the Board and institution to keep the brand of the college at the highest level possible.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
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Dr. Williams announced that the Board of Trustees will hold a Board Retreat on
Friday, October 15, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the InterContinental
Hotel located at 2222 West Loop South in the Chairman’s Room.
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Dr. Williams announced that the Minority Male Initiative Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 24, 2010.
Dr. Williams announced that members of the Board of Trustees Minority Male
Initiative Committee will be presenting a concurrent session on the Minority Male
Initiative during the ACCT Annual Leadership Congress on Thursday, October
21, 2010 in Toronto, Canada.
CHANCELLOR’S REPORT
Dr. Spangler provided the following information and recognitions:
(Dr. Williams stepped out at 5:57 p.m.)
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HCC-TV has embarked on an ambitious plan to produce 16 original shows as part of its revamped and reorganized programming schedule. HCCTV’s new shows feature a wide range of people and subjects including HCC faculty and students, industry experts and community leaders, and non-profit organizations.
The channel continues to use programming gleaned from its sponsorship of a college-TV station consortium and other sources to fill out its lineup.

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The first meeting of the Budget Taskforce Committee convened on September
16, 2010 to provide input about a response to the Governor’s position to reduce the community college allocations by 5% for the current biennium. HCC’s taskforce consists of a diverse representation from all areas of the college including faculty, staff, administrators, and a student representation. The task force is looking to identify new efficiencies that will enable HCC to continue to respond to the very real challenge of having an enrollment growth over 40% the last four years while the budget grew by only 20%.
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HCC designated September as Trustee Appreciation month and the college
Presidents along with employees expressed appreciation to Trustees for the work they do in their communities and district. The event will be culminated immediately following the Board meeting with a dinner with the Vice Chancellors,
Presidents, and Board Staff.
(Dr. Williams returned on 6:00 p.m.)
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The college has begun to see a savings regarding the Chevron Energy project approved by the Board last year authorizing up to $15 million dollars in energy savings and green energy projects consistent with Performance Contracting
Texas law. So far this year HCC has saved $1.8 million dollars even though facilities have expanded and supports 15% more students.
 Enrollment is up to 87% capacity (across all seats in all sections) for regular term classes. The unduplicated student headcount is 15% above last year at the same time. Dual credit continues to grow at 9.5% with almost 6,600 students. o General education (transfer) classes are very full o Distance education classes are up 26% and now account for 22% of enrollment o Division of Extended Learning classes are also up 26%
• On October 13, HCC will host His Excellency, Mr. Saad Bin Ibrahim Al-
Mahmoud, the Minster of Education and Higher Education and Secretary
General of the Supreme Education Council of the State of Qatar.
Faculty Senate Report – Dr. Alan Ainsworth, President expressed appreciation to the Board of Trustees for their tireless efforts in governing the institution. Dr.
Ainsworth extended an invitation to the Bedichek auction, which will take place on
Friday, October 15, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion – Mrs. Sane moved and Ms. Loredo seconded to approve the consent agenda items with the exception of items B.3, B.4, B.5, B.7 and B.11. The motion passed with a vote of 8-0. The following items were approved:
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Approve HCC Substantive Change Policy and Procedure

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Approve Identity Theft Prevention Program Policy
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Approve Method of Project Delivery for Remaining Infrastructure Projects
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Approve Television Production Services (Project #: 10-26)
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Approve Adult Education Agreement for Instructional Services
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Approve Tuition and Fees for Non-Credit Classes
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Approve Investment Report for the Month of July 2010
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Approve Monthly Finance Report for August 2010
APPROVE REVISIONS TO HCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICIES AND BYLAWS
Motion – Ms. Mullins moved and Mr. Schechter seconded to approve.
Ms. Mullins inquired if the policy regarding revenues from international initiatives will be included in the policies. Mr. Hollingsworth apprised that the policy will be vetted through the Board Governance committee for review and approval by the Board.
Vote - The motion passed with a vote of 8-0.
Motion - Mr. Schechter moved the following items to be approved as a consent agenda.
Mrs. Sane seconded.
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Approve State Government Relations Services Contract with Locke Lord Bissell
& Liddell, LLP
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Approve Federal Government Relations Services Contract with Boykins
Schneider, JV
Amendment - Mr. Schechter motioned to amend that the term of the contracts would not exceed two years. Mr. Oliver seconded.
Mr. Schechter withdrew the amendment and Mr. Oliver withdrew the second.
Amendment – Mr. Schechter motioned to amend to authorize the Chancellor to negotiate and execute a contract from November 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012 not to exceed two years. Mr. Oliver seconded.
Vote - The motion passed with a vote of 8-0.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES SOUTHEAST COLLEGE WORKFORCE
BUILDING (PROJECT #: 10-31)
Motion – Mr. Schechter moved and Mrs. Sane seconded.

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Ms. Loredo inquired if all work has been completed with the Southeast Learning Hub.
Dr. Tyler apprised that the Southeast Learning Hub is complete including items on the punch list.
Vote - The motion passed with vote of 8-0.
APPROVE LUMP SUM FUNDING FOR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
Motion – Ms. Mullins moved and Mrs. Perez seconded.
Ms. Mullins recommended that in the future lump sum compensations are reviewed in comparison to growth and performance standards of graduation rates.
Dr. Spangler and Dr. Tyler apprised that if agreeable with the Board, they would like to donate their portion of compensation to the Minority Male Initiative.
Vote – The motion passed with a vote of 8-0.
FINANCE REPORT FOR MONTH OF AUGUST
Dr. Williams noted that the Financial Report was approved as a part of the consent agenda; however, he requested that in the future the report is included as a part of the discussion items. Dr. Williams requested Dr. Tyler to provide an overview of the report.
TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION:
Motion – Mr. Oliver moved and Mr. Schechter seconded to approve items B.2 and B.3.
The motion passed with vote of 8-0. The following items were approved:
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Personnel Agenda for September 2010
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Renewal of Eligible Full-time Employment Contract for Executive Assistant to the
Chancellor
BUDGET INCREASE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11
Motion – Mr. Schechter and Ms. Mullins seconded.
Dr. Tyler provided an overview of the issues that developed to cause the need to increase the budget for fiscal year 2010-11.
Mrs. Sane inquired of the amount that will go to the colleges not listed on the spreadsheet. Dr. Tyler noted that there are some shortfalls and colleges would be funded as needed in accordance to growth needs.
Mr. Oliver inquired if the request is based on need or projection. Dr. Tyler apprised that the increase request is based on actual needs. Mr. Oliver asked if additional growth will create a need for additional funds. Dr. Tyler apprised that there are some contingency funds; however, he would prefer to wait in requesting additional funds outside of the
$6.2 million increase request. He noted that if there is another unexpected significant growth in the spring of more than 5%, additional funds may need to be requested.

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Ms. Loredo inquired of the average class size. Dr. Seymour noted that the average class size is approximately 22 students.
Mr. Schechter associated with Mr. Oliver and asked if there will be room in the budget for additional growth. Dr. Tyler noted that there is a point of some limitation because if there is too much growth, the state reduces the amount of funding according to growth and the formula is changed.
Vote – The motion passed with a vote of 8-0.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business coming before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Minutes recorded, transcribed & submitted by:
Sharon Wright, Manager, Board Services
Minutes Approved as Submitted: