Rio Grande Campus Advisory Committee Meeting Date: Friday, October 17, 2014 Chair: Albert Stowell Vice - Chair: Red Wassenich Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Rio Grande Campus Building 3000, Room 3356 Attendees: CAC Members Present: Rebecca Brown Dr. Ping Chu Lizbeth Lopez-Tristan Mitchell McGovern Tim Nelson Ted Siff Larry Stephens Marilyn Lee Taylor Red Wassenich

CAC Members Absent: Charlie Betts Richard Cutler Jeff Hahn Kendra McArthur Albert Stowell

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Trustee Allen Kaplan Trustee Tim Mahoney Trustee Guadalupe Sosa Sandy Clevinger Carrie Gits Lyman Grant Warren Ruland April Seabourne Sonia Stewart Sylvia Vickers

Dr. Mary Hensley Mike Midgley William Mullane Marilyn Lee Taylor Red Wassenich

MINUTES Agenda Item 1: Welcome, Introductions, and Agenda Review

Presenter: Red Wassenich

Discussion: Introduction of members and attendees Vice-Chair Red Wassenich called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. with a welcome and introduction of committee members and guests and review of the agenda. Comments: Trustee Tim Mahoney provided comments to the CAC that he is running for re-election, but if he is not elected, he encouraged the CAC to continue to work within the college. 1

Dr. Mary Hensley informed the RGC CAC that Trustee Tim Mahoney was an instrumental leader and advocate for the reconstitution of the campus CAC in 2009. Decision/Actions:

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Follow-Up Items Agenda Item 2: Approval of April 25, 2014 Meeting Minutes

Presenter: Red Wassenich

Discussion: Decision/Actions: Vice-Chair Red Wassenich presented the minutes from the last CAC meeting for approval. Mr. Ted Siff offered a motion of approval for the April 25th minutes, which was seconded by Mrs. Marilyn Lee Taylor. The minutes were approved unanimously as presented.

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Agenda Item 3: Report and Discussion on the November 4, 2014 ACC Trustee Election, Bond Election, and Tax Cap Amendment

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Presenter: Dr. Mary Hensley

Discussion: Dr. Mary Hensley presented a PowerPoint presentation in which she reviewed and discussed topics regarding “Reshaping Education for Tomorrow’s Workforce.” The impact of the upcoming bond elections to ACC also was discussed. Items discussed were:  Information given regarding the ACC Board of Trustees’ election  ACC’s mission  Pathways to success-new ACC programs  ACC at a glance-Fall 2014 facts  ACC service area in review  Bond and tax cap election  Information regarding Bond Proposition #1-Planning & Construction for Future Growth  Future Workforce Campus in Southeast Travis County  Future Leander Campus.  Expansion of Highland Campus, Phase 2  Information regarding Bond Propositoin #2-Existing Campus Growth, Renovation, Health, Safety, and Sustainability  Mr. Bill Mullane discussed that the Rio Grande renovation is included in Bond Proposition #2  M&O Tax information  Election ethics reminder

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Decision/Actions: Follow-Up Items Dr. Mary Hensley’s presentation will be posted on the CAC website for the Rio Grande Campus

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Agenda Item 4: Instructional Programs on the Rio Grande Campus

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Presenters: Mr. Mike Midgley

Discussion: Mr. Mike Midgley discussed information regarding specifics of the bonds’ impact on ACC programs and overall vision. Items discussed were:  Transition and relocation period of staff and programs moved before/during renovation of the Rio Grande Campus  Review of both long- and short-term vision regarding ACC programs and co-locating programs  The M&O tax cap increase over a 6-year period plan Questions: Q. Mr. Ted Siff asked what the timeline would be for Rio Grande Campus if the bonds were to pass? R. Mr. Bill Mullane estimated the Fall of 2018 to start the work because a transition period would be needed to relocate Rio Grande faculty, staff, and students. Q. Mr. Red Wassenich asked if the bonds passed, would Rio Grande funds go elsewhere for other projects? R. Dr. Mary Hensley stated that the proposed bonds are very specific on funding used for projects. Q. Miss April Seabourne asked when moving programs at Rio Grande would happen? R. Mr. Mike Midgley stated that it would be dependent upon courses and progression. Q. Mr. Mitchell McGovern asked if bond funds would only be used to renovate the main building at the Rio Grande Campus? R. Mr. Bill Mullane stated, in this particular bond, only the main building would be renovated. Q. Mrs. Carrie Gits asked if the bonds passed, would the library and collections be affected? R. Mr. Mike Midgley stated that would have to be discussed, along with other similar items that also may need to be discussed during the process of relocating. Q. Mr. Mitchell McGovern asked what the anticipated start time would be for relocating? R. Mr. Bill Mullane stated it could be months to Fall of 2015 before the transition period would start, depending on how quickly funding comes through. 3

Q. Mr. Red Wassenich asked if thought had been given to the sale of any property at Rio Grande to help with the cost of renovations? R. Mr. Bill Mullane stated that, so far, this has not been on the table. Comments: Trustee Alan Kaplan stated that the long-term master plan is to build more buildings at Rio Grande and actually buy more land instead of selling land. Miss Rebecca Brown expressed concerns regarding the current facility conditions in the Annex building.

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Discussion: Enrollment numbers for the Rio Grande Campus were discussed by Mrs. Marilyn Lee Taylor. She presented enrollment and statistical information and noted that Rio Grande will be an early voting location for the upcoming election. Decision/Actions: Follow-Up Items

Agenda Item 6: CAC Waiver of Interest Form

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Presenter: Marilyn Lee Taylor

Discussion: Mrs. Marilyn Lee Taylor asked appointed members to complete their waiver form and submit it prior to leaving the meeting today.

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Agenda Item 7: Meeting Adjournment

Presenter: Red Wassenich

Discussion: Vice-Chair Red Wassenich thanked everyone for their participation today. Trustee Guadalupe Sosa thanked everyone for coming and talked about the importance of the bonds passing. Trustee Allen Kaplan talked about educating everyone on the importance of the bonds and stated that the Austin Chronicle had endorsed both ACC bond propositions in this election. Trustee Kaplan reminded everyone that the ACC bonds will be the first bonds on the ballot. He thanked everyone for coming. Mr. Mitchell McGovern asked about more information regarding the Rackspace contract. 4

Trustee Allen Kaplan responded to this question regarding the Rackspace contract and its importance.

Decision/Actions: Mr. Red Wassenich asked if there are any other questions. Hearing none, he moved to adjourn. Miss Rebecca Brown seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. The RGC CAC October meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

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Other Information Next Meeting Date: To Be Announced All presentations will be posted on the CAC Website Special Notes: All presentations will be posted on the CAC Website. http://www.austincc.edu/cac/ http://www.austincc.edu/bond/

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