REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
June 16, 2011
Minutes
The Board of Trustees of Houston Community College held a Regular Meeting on
Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the HCC Administration Building, Second Floor Auditorium,
3100 Main, Houston, Texas.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Richard Schechter, Chair
Mary Ann Perez, Vice Chair
Eva Loredo, Secretary
Bruce A. Austin
Yolanda Navarro Flores
Sandie Mullins
Christopher Oliver
Neeta Sane
Dr. Michael P. Williams
ADMINISTRATION
Mary Spangler, Chancellor
Art Tyler, Deputy Chancellor/COO
Renee Byas, General Counsel
Doretha Eason, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
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
Kelly Zuniga, Executive Director, HCC Foundation
OTHERS PRESENT
Jarvis Hollingsworth, System Counsel, Bracewell & Giuliani
Alan Ainsworth, President, Faculty Senate
Gene Locke, Counsel, Andrews Kurth, LP
Edgardo E. Colón, P.C.
Richard Murray, University of Houston
Lisa Eason, President Elect, COPA
Other administrators, citizens and representatives from the news media
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CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Schechter, Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:04 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
Mrs. Mary Ann Perez led the prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mr. Schechter noted that the agenda would be adjusted as necessary.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Dr. Spangler announced HCC March of Dimes campaign raised $48,000 and
acknowledged that Ms. April Herin was present to receive the check on behalf of March
of Dimes.
Dr. Spangler announced that Central College was the winner of the President’s Trophy
for raising the most funds during the March of Dimes campaign.
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PLAN FOR THE REDISTRICTING OF THE HOUSTON
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEE DISTRICT LINES BASED ON 2010 CENSUS
AND AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION OF THE REDISTRICTING PLAN TO THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Mr. Schechter asked the Chair of the Redistricting committee if there is a
recommendation from the Redistricting Committee.
Mr. Oliver apprised that the Committee is recommending that the Board adopt Plan F as
the Redistricting Plan for HCCS.
Motion – Ms. Perez moved and Mr. Oliver seconded to approve the recommendation.
Mr. Schechter asked Mr. Gene Locke, Dr. Edgar Colon, and Dr. Richard Murray to
provide an overview of the redistricting process that has taken place.
Mr. Locke informed that Plan F is the plan that most closely follows the Principals and
Priorities adopted by the Board.
Mr. Schechter extended the opportunity for Board Members to ask questions or provide
comments.
Mrs. Flores asked how the traditional base of each district was defined. Mr. Locke
informed that there was an effort to keep natural communities and interest together
along with adhering to principals and priorities.
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Mrs. Flores asked how traditional districts were identified. Dr. Murray informed that
there was an effort to keep the districts as they were; however, this was not possible
because of the necessity to add an additional 50,000 constituents to each district.
Vote – The motion passed with a vote of 8-1 with Mrs. Flores opposing.
Mr. Schechter expressed appreciation to the Board for their efforts to work together to
get the plan passed. He also thanked the Redistricting Counsel, Mr. Gene Locke, Dr.
Colon, and Dr. Murray as well as Mr. Oliver for his efforts as Chair of the Redistricting
Committee.
HEARING OF THE CITIZENS
The following citizens requested to speak before the Board:
•
Michael Kyme
•
David Wilson
(Mr. Oliver stepped out at 4:25 p.m.)
•
Kevin Hoffman
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
Mr. Schechter adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 4:30 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. Mr. Schechter 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.
Mr. Schechter reconvened the meeting in Open Session at 5:18 p.m. and entertained
motions on pending matters.
(Present: Trustees Austin, Flores, Loredo, Mullins, Oliver, Perez, Schechter, Sane and,
Williams)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes from Academic Affairs/Student Services Committee Meeting of
May 12, 2011, Budget Committee Meeting of May 12, 2011, Committee of the Whole
Meeting of May 12, 2011, External Relations Committee Meeting of May 12, 2011,
Redistricting Committee Meeting of May 12, 2011, Regular Meeting of May 19, 2011,
and Special Meeting of May 19, 2011
Mrs. Flores noted that a resolution was read on May 19th however, she does not see
where there was a notice of discussion of the resolution neither was there discussion at
the Committee of the Whole meeting of May 12, 2011.
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Mr. Schechter informed that the report from Mr. Larry Veselka was discussed in closed
session therefore, there was no open discussion on the item and noted that the
resolution for May 19, 2011 was posted and discussed.
Mr. Oliver noted a correction to the Redistricting Committee minutes of May 12, 2011 on
page 4 should read Mr. Oliver instead of Mrs. Oliver.
Motion – Ms. Perez and Mr. Oliver seconded to approve the minutes.
Vote – The motion passed with a vote of 8-1 with Mrs. Flores opposing.
HEARING OF THE CITIZENS (CONTINUED)
The following citizens requested to speak before the Board:
•
Don Le
CHANCELLOR’S REPORT
Dr. Spangler provided the following information and recognitions:
•
Overall enrollment for summer SCH classes is up 9.4% compared to same
time last year.
•
Debra McGaughey and Editor Mohamad Alobidey won the 2011 Bronze Telly
Award for their work on the Julian Bond: A Biography video. The Telly
Awards honor the very best, local, regional and cable television commercials
and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, and work
created for the Web.
•
Community College Weekly published the top 100 associate degree
producers for 2011. Houston Community College was number eleven in all
disciplines with 3,285 degrees and number one in Texas.
•
Faculty Senate – Dr. Alan Ainsworth Faculty Senate President, expressed
appreciation to the Board for the opportunity to speak on behalf of the faculty.
He noted that as the administration works through the budget process, the
faculty has continued its work in the face of decreased support from the state.
He noted that the next phase of design and renovation is anticipated for the
San Jacinto Building. He provided comments regarding redistricting and
noted that the recently formed Diversity Council has begun its work.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion – Mr. Oliver moved and Dr. Williams seconded
Dr. Williams requested that the Investment Report and Financial Report be listed
separately from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Schechter apprised that the items will appear
on the agenda under Topics for Discussion and/or Action going forward.
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Vote – The motion passed with a vote of 9-0. The following item were approved:
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International Chamber of Commerce Trade Mission
•
HCC Naming Opportunity Policy
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North Forest Facilities Use Agreement
•
Authorization to Amend and Renew the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the
Collection of Taxes between Fort Bend County, Texas (Fort Bend) and Houston
Community College (HCC)
EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN HCC-CENTRAL AND TEXAS
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Motion – Dr. Williams moved and Ms. Perez seconded.
Mr. Austin apprised that he was recusing himself from discussion of the Educational
Partnership item with Texas Southern University because he is adjunct faculty at Texas
Southern University.
Dr. Harmon apprised that the agreement would provide the opportunity to teach
developmental courses on behalf of Texas Southern University.
Mrs. Flores commended Dr. Harmon for taking a lead on the issue and noted that it is a
partnership that should be of great success.
Mr. Schechter also congratulated Dr. Harmon on the effort and encouraged the other
college presidents to review similar efforts with four year institutions in their area.
Vote – The motion passed with a vote of 8-0.
ANNUAL CONTRACT RENEWALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2013
Motion - Ms. Mullins moved and Mr. Oliver seconded to approve.
Ms. Mullins asked who would be accountable for the procurement process. Mrs. Byas
informed that the Procurement Department would be provide review.
Vote – The motion passed with a vote of 9-0.
RESOLUTION FOR A BRIDGE LOAN WITH REGIONS BANK FOR THE PURCHASE
OF 21.86 ACRES OF LAND IN DISTRICT VI
Motion – Ms. Mullins moved and Mr. Oliver seconded.
Mrs. Flores asked if this is a wise move in light of the budget crunch as discussed
earlier.
Dr. Williams informed that he publicly supports the item and noted that it is a wise use
of the resources to support growth.
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Mrs. Sane noted that the item was discussed at the budget workshop. Dr. Tyler
informed that sufficient dollars have been identified to support the loan over the term.
He noted that upon identifying permanent funding the loan would be paid off. He noted
that no funding would be taken from the operating budget.
Vote – The motion passed with a vote of 8-1 with Mrs. Flores opposing.
PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE PROGRAM SERVICES
Motion – Mrs. Sane moved and Dr. Williams seconded.
Mr. Schechter informed that he personally recused himself from the discussion and
vote. Ms. Perez also recused herself from discussion and vote.
Ms. Loredo presided over the meeting.
Vote – The motion passed with a vote 5-0-2 with Trustees Flores and Loredo
abstaining.
Mr. Schechter resumed presiding of the meeting. Mr. Schechter made a statement to
the vendors to ask that they under no circumstances approach the Board or
administration during the blackout period of an item.
INVESTMENT REPORT FOR APRIL 2011
Dr. Tyler provided an overview of the investment report for April 2011
Motion – Dr. Williams moved and Mrs. Sane seconded. The motion passed with a vote
of 9-0.
MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT FOR MAY 2011
Dr. Tyler provided an overview of the Financial Report for May 2011.
Motion – Dr. Williams moved and Mrs. Perez seconded. The motion passed with a vote
of 9-0.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
Mr. Schechter adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 5:57 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. Mr. Schechter 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.
Mr. Schechter reconvened the meeting in Open Session at 7:23 p.m. and entertained
motions on pending matters.
(Present: Trustees Austin, Loredo, Mullins, Oliver, Perez, Sane, Schechter, and
Williams)
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RENEWAL OF ELIGIBLE FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATORS AND FACULTY
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
Mr. Schechter informed that the Board will discuss the item at the Budget Committee
meeting scheduled for July 2011.
Mr. Schechter informed that the Facilities Committee meeting will meet on Tuesday,
June 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business coming before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Minutes recorded, transcribed & submitted by:
Sharon Wright, Manager, Board Services
Minutes Approved as Submitted: