July 26, 2001 Regular Meeting Notice HCCS Home | Board of Trustees NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM July 26, 2001 Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing/Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Houston Community College System will be held on the twenty-sixth day of July, 2001, beginning at 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the HCCS Administration Building, 3100 Main Street, Second Floor - Auditorium, Houston, TX 77002. I. Call to Order II. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance III. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 31, 2001; Redistricting Committee of February 19, 2001; Joint Finance and Facilities Meeting of February 19, 2001; Regular Meeting of February 22, 2001 and the Special Meeting of March 9-10, 2001 IV. Awards and Presentations A. Staff Recognition Award 1. Larry Markey, Director, Workforce Development, System 2. Sandra Vega, Human Resources Generalist, System V. Hearings of Citizens A. Public Hearing to Discuss Budget FY 2001-2002 B. Hearing of Citizens VI. Ad Hoc Committee Reports A. Finance Committee &endash; Dr. Williams B. Facilities Committee - Mrs. Garcia file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/hccs/My%20Documents/2001%20BOT%20Agendas/07_26_01_spcl.htm (1 of 5) [3/25/2008 12:11:08 PM] July 26, 2001 Regular Meeting Notice VII. Consideration of Consent Agenda A. Board Matters 1. Adopt HCCS Board of Trustees Redistricting Plan 2. Approve Trustee Request for Attendance at the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) 15th Annual Conference B. Instructional Programs C. Purchase or Lease of Materials and Services 3. Approve Payment to Bracewell & Patterson for Professional Services for the period May 16, 2001 through June 15, 2001 4. Approve Renewal of Property/Casualty Insurance 5. Approve Renewal of Contract for Insurance Consultants 6. Approve Contract to Purchase Diesel Fuel and Unleaded Gasoline for the Northeast Commercial Truck Driving Training Program, Northeast College D. Fiscal Matters 7. Approve Investment Report for June 2001 8. Approve Current Unrestricted Funds Budget for FY 2001-02 9. Approve Restricted Funds Budget for FY 2001-02 10. Approve Unexpended Plant Fund for FY 2001-02 11. Approve Student Exemptions and Waivers 12. Approve Adoption of a Financial Stability Policy F. Other 13. Approve Payment to Andrews & Kurth for Professional file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/hccs/My%20Documents/2001%20BOT%20Agendas/07_26_01_spcl.htm (2 of 5) [3/25/2008 12:11:08 PM] July 26, 2001 Regular Meeting Notice Services 14. Approve and Ratify Acceptance of Gifts and Donations VIII. Chancellor's Report A. Financial Report - Gloria Walker B. Report on Recruitment/Retention Plan C. Report on Truth in Taxation Calendar D. Report on Alief IX. Chairman's Report X. Adjournment to closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071; 551.072; and 551.074, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes: A. Personnel Matters 1. Consider Employment of Faculty &endash; Permanent 2. Consider Employment of Non-Faculty - Permanent, including Dean of Workforce, Dean of Student Services and Director of Contract Training and Continuing Education 3. Information Items - Termination, Retirement and Resignations 4. Deliberate the duties and evaluate or hear complaints against individual board members, the chancellor or members of the executive staff B. Litigation and Legal Matters 1. Consultation with legal counsel concerning matters on which the attorney's duty to the System under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Laws Reconvene in Open Meeting file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/hccs/My%20Documents/2001%20BOT%20Agendas/07_26_01_spcl.htm (3 of 5) [3/25/2008 12:11:08 PM] July 26, 2001 Regular Meeting Notice XI. Consider Approval of Agenda Items, including Closed Session Matters XII. Establishment of Next Regular Board Meeting Thursday, August 23, 2001, 4:00 p.m. - 3100 Main Street, Second Floor Auditorium, Houston, TX 77002 XIII. Additional Closed or Executive Session Authority If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any items included in this notice, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq. of the Texas Government code (the Open Meeting Act) will be held by the Board at that date, hour and place given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by the Notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071, inclusive, of the Open Meetings Act, including, but not limited to: Section 551.084 &endash; For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness. Section 551.071 &endash; For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law. Section 551.072 &endash; For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Section 551.073 &endash; For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation Section 551.074 &endash; For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee Section 551.082 &endash; For the purpose of considering discipline of a student or to hear a complaint by an employee against another employee if the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing Section 551.076 &endash; To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, or security personnel or devices file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/hccs/My%20Documents/2001%20BOT%20Agendas/07_26_01_spcl.htm (4 of 5) [3/25/2008 12:11:08 PM] July 26, 2001 Regular Meeting Notice Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then such final action, final decision, or final vote shall be at either: A. The open meeting covered by this notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting, or B. At a subsequent public meeting of the Board upon notice thereof, as the Board shall determine. XIV. Adjournment Certificate of Posting or Giving of Notice On this the 23rd day of July, 2001, at 4:00 p.m., this notice was posted at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at the Central Administrative Offices of the Houston Community College System, 3100 Main, First Floor, Houston, Texas 77002, and readily accessible to the general public at all times. _____________________________ Linda Gray, Administrative Assistant Board Services HCCS Home | Board of Trustees file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/hccs/My%20Documents/2001%20BOT%20Agendas/07_26_01_spcl.htm (5 of 5) [3/25/2008 12:11:08 PM]