BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKSHOP MEETING
Administrative Conference Room
November 20, 2006
5:30 p.m.
A.
CALL TO ORDER
President Tim Jones called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. with six
members present.
B. DECLARATION OF QUORUM
President Tim Jones, Vice
President Mary Broussard, Secretary Randall Pitcock, Trustees Charlotte Slack,
Marc Chaloupka and Garland Watson were present.
Trustee Steve Aldrich arrived at 5:37 p.m.
C. WORKSHOP SESSION
C-1. Consideration, discussion, and possible
action regarding the 2007-2008 Calendar Adoption Process
Superintendent Eddie Coulson reviewed the calendar adoption
process that has been used in CSISD in the past and recognized Dr. Clark Ealy,
who led discussion. Dr. Ealy reviewed
DEIC’s charge which is:
a. Consider all of the
issues that surround developing a sound, instructionally focused district
calendar
b. Develop draft calendar
options
c. Gather feedback on the
calendar options from the groups we represent
d. Work with the entire
DEIC group to come to a consensus on the best option for CSISD
e. Communicate with the
Board throughout the process
f. Understand that while we
are recommending a calendar based on a broad range of staff, parent and
community feedback, the Board is still charged with making the calendar, and
the board may wish to modify any calendar DEIC might recommend.
The Legislature has mandated that the 2007-2008 school year not
start prior to the fourth Monday in August which is 8/27/07. Dr. Ealy reviewed three calendar options with
the trustees.
Trustees discussed Finals and desire feedback from secondary staff
as it pertains to the advantages and disadvantages of Finals. Administration will seek feedback from
Department Heads.
Trustees discussed community input regarding the calendar options.
C-2.
Consideration, discussion, and possible action regarding Update
Policy 78
Eddie Coulson and Greg McIntyre led discussion as it pertains to
Update Policy 78.
C-3. Consideration, discussion, and possible action
as it pertains to a Memorandum of Understanding regarding Educational Broadcast
Channel leasing
Superintendent Eddie Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent Mike
Ball who reported to the Trustees regarding Educational Broadcast Channel
leasing. Certain educational broadcast
channels have been allocated for public school districts in the past. The regulatory and market environments now
appear to be conducive to leasing the channels to providers of various wireless
services. There also appears to be some
benefit in aggregating the channels in the local area. Discussion occurred. A proposed Interlocal Agreement to connect
Bryan ISD, Hearne ISD and CSISD would place CSISD in a better position with an
opportunity for an additional revenue source for the district and would
authorize the administration to work with other districts on the bid process.
C-4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action regarding Planning
For Growth
Superintendent Eddie Coulson distributed updated information from
VLK Architects.
The trustees recessed at 6:55 p.m. to the Regular Board Meeting.
The Workshop resumed at 7:55 p.m. at the conclusion of the Regular
Board Meeting. Discussion occurred as it
pertains to the construction of elementary campuses regarding the desire to
build an efficient structure that is representative of the community as well as
meets the needs of the community.
Discussion occurred regarding athletic facilities. President Tim Jones desires to know if an
11,000 square foot addition to the existing athletic facility will meet the
needs of the projected 2500 students.
Superintendent Eddie Coulson reviewed the administration’s
priorities.
1. College Hills
Reconstruction
2. Construction of a new
elementary school
3. Athletic Facilities
4. Maintenance and Capital
Improvements
5. Career Tech needs
6. Fine Arts needs at
middle school
7. Technology
Infrastructure and Projection capabilities
Discussion occurred regarding land acquisition and transportation
needs.
The administration has made site visits to Brenham ISD and
Magnolia ISD regarding building projects.
Project Management is an issue.
Athletic and Wellness issues were discussed.
The administration expects to bring a recommendation to the Board
at the December meeting.
D. ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Tim Jones adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m.
TIM
JONES RANDALL PITCOCK
PRESIDENT SECRETARY