BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
CSISD Board Room
December 12, 2006
7:00 p.m.
President
Tim Jones called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. DECLARATION
OF QUORUM
President Tim Jones declared
a quorum was present with seven members.
President Jones, Vice-President Mary Broussard, Secretary Randall
Pitcock, Trustees Charlotte Slack, Marc Chaloupka, Garland Watson and Steve
Aldrich were present. M. Broussard left
at 8:09 p.m. and returned at 8:11 p.m.
Watson left at 9:20 p.m. and returned at 9:21 p.m.
C. RECOGNITIONS
C-1. Pledge
of Allegiance to the American Flag, the
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
recognized Pebble Creek Principal Nancy Thornberry who recognized Second Grade
Teacher Sandra Hay. Ms. Hay introduced
second grade students who led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American Flag, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag, and a Moment of
Silence.
Ms. Hay introduced Second Grader
Isabela Cruz-Vespa, Kate Gray, and Shlok Mohanty.
C-2. Recognize
Campus Artwork Displayed
The art collection displayed
in the Board Room was provided by art students at Pebble Creek Elementary,
taught by Art Teacher Julie Zapalac and by art students at Rock Prairie
Elementary, taught by Art Teacher Karen Dean.
C-3. Staff
a. Texas Monthly Recognition
The December 2006 issue of
Texas Monthly listed 574 high performing Texas schools as determined by the
National Center for Educational Accountability.
Four College Station ISD campuses made the list: AMC High School, AMC Middle School, Oakwood
Intermediate School, and Rock Prairie Elementary School. The Austin-based National Center for
Education Accountability evaluates schools differently than the Texas Education
Agency. THE NCEA compares the
performance of campuses with schools of similar demographics (enrollment,
percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and percentages of students
by various ethnicities). Campuses are
rated on their TAKS performance in Reading/English Language Arts, Math,
Writing, Science and Social Studies and how those scores compare with their
peer campuses are designated as High Performing. To ensure that consistently high performing
campuses are selected, NCEA selects campuses based on the last three years of
data, not just one year.
On behalf of their
respective campuses, recognition was accepted by Principal Ron Fox, Principal
Chris Scott, Principal Jane Rankin, and Principal Carl Dethloff.
C-4. Students
a. Cross-Country State Meet
Both the boys and girls
teams finished in the top seven at the State Cross Country Meet. The boys team finished third with defending
state individual champion Duncan Phillips leading the Tigers with a second
place finish. The lady Tigers took
seventh, placed by Annabelle Everitt’s Top 20 individual finish. Congratulations to: Ben Jeter – 33rd place, Jorell
Laube – 44th place, Duncan Phillips – 2nd place, Jordan
Pierce – 75th place, Josh Rychlik – 104th place, Chris
Schuett – 62nd place and Daniel Tomkins – 16th place on
the Boys team. Congratulations to: Jennifer Barrick – 102nd place,
Kenda Carroll – 92nd place, Annabelle Everitt – 19th
place, Morgan Hartmann – 88th place, Sally Hays – 22nd
place, Katy Williams – 103rd place, and Keri Wood – 62nd
place.
b. AMC High School Robotics Team
Every fall semester the AMC
High School Tiger Robotics Team competes in a competition known as B.E.S.T.
(Boosting, Engineering, Science and Technology). The program provides an opportunity for students
to learn about and experience the engineering processes, team work, problem
solving, and strategy. The team is given
six weeks to design and build a robot from a box of random supplies and gadgets
provided by B.E.S.T. Aside from building
the robot, the team must create a business marketing scheme which includes a
notebook, oral presentation, and a team promotional booth that explains our
robot from conception to competition. On
October 28th the team competed in the regional Brazos B.E.S.T. competition
and qualified to go to the Texas B.E.S.T. contest hosted in Lubbock,
Texas. In Lubbock the Robotics Team
earned the third place Best Webpage award and third place in B.E.S.T. the top
award for overall engineering. Teacher
Bart Taylor congratulated and recognized students: Philip Adams, Chris Ballentine, Christie
Birmingham, Johan Benjamin, Antonio Bermudez, Saum Chaudhuri, William Chen,
Heidi Clarke, Katheryn Cunha, Tad Duncan, Carl Fitz, Rachel Flores-Meth, Elyssa
Grant, Sean Grant, Brent Green, Stephen Green, Alex Gross, Sarah Guermond,
Jimmy Hemmer, Steven Hess, Kyle Hobson, Michael Howard, Justin Hsu, Henry
Inovejas, Andrew Jarrett, Sandeep Kancharla, Mac Kelly, Joshua Klein, Eddie
Koslosky, Alex Liu, Frank Liu, Cody Martz, John Mayo, Wesley McDougal, Travis
Milam, Kathryn Miller, Cody Mirth, Anthony Mulenga, Jake Oberg, Ignacio “Iggy”
Olivera, Sean Osier, Ben Peacock, Frank Pei, Katie Prochaska, Shaofeney Qian,
Frank Raushel, Aadil Razvi, Will Rooney, Michela Schulthies, Indrajit Sehbi,
Rahul Srivastava, Tori Teel, Kasey Tucker, Miguel Urbina, Michael Walpert,
Becca Yasskin.
D. SUPERINTENDENT
D-1. Consideration
and Discussion regarding Planning For Growth
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
reported the status of the Planning For Growth effort and led discussion
related to the district’s next planning steps as they relate to the district’s
growth.
Over the past year, CSISD
has worked toward developing a list of current capital needs. The work has included a Planning for Growth
II Committee that was comprised of community members and staff members, as well
as the work of the CSISD Board of Trustees and the CSISD Administration. Based on the work that has been done, the
following list of projects has been identified as needs:
·
CSISD Elementary
School Number Seven
·
Demolition and
reconstruction of College Hills Elementary
·
Renovations to
the athletic facilities, including both field houses and the athletic stadium
·
Renovations
and/or additions to current facilities, including but not limited to:
o Renovations to the Career and Technology classrooms
at AMCHS
o Addition of a fine arts classroom at CSMS
E. BOARD
E-1. Board
Directions and Reports/Announcements/Superintendent Report
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
recognized Bryan Bryant, the new Assistant Principal for Oakwood Intermediate
School, effective January 2007. He also
announced that Becky Burghardt, the new Coordinator for Assessment and previous
Oakwood Intermediate School Assistant Principal, will begin her new duties as Coordinator
for Assessment after Winter Break and will be housed at Central Office in the
Curriculum & Instruction Offices.
President Tim Jones noted
that the format for the December meeting is different by not having a Workshop
prior to the Regular Board Meeting.
Trustees are trying a different format and will send feedback to Mr.
Jones.
CSISD will experience an
early release day on Friday, December 15, 2006.
Venture, LEAP, and New Leaf will be released at noon. AMC High School, Middle School campuses, and
Intermediate School campuses will be released at 12:45 p.m. Elementary campuses will be released at 1:30
p.m. Central Office employees will be released at 3:00 p.m.
F. HEARING OF
CITIZENS (Non-Agenda Items)
None
G. HEARING OF
EMPLOYEES (Non-Agenda Items)
Bobby Slovak, CSISD
employee, addressed the trustees regarding his support of the construction of a
new high school and requested projections regarding the high school growth.
H. CONSENT
AGENDA
Agenda Item I - Approval
of Minutes – October 25, 2006 Workshop Minutes, November 20, 2006 Workshop Minutes,
November 20, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes, November 29, 2006; Agenda Item K – Personnel: Agenda Item K-1: Consider approval of Resignations;
Agenda Item K-2: Consider approval of Employments; Agenda Item L – Business & Operations: Agenda Item L-5: Consider
approval of Monthly Financial Reports – reports covering the period of November
1-30, 2006; Agenda Item L-6: Consider
approval of Monthly Budget Amendments – Amendments covering the period since
last Board Meeting.
MOTION 3755: I move approval of the Consent Agenda, as presented. The motion was made by Trustee Marc Chaloupka
and seconded by Trustee Garland Watson.
The motion passed with seven ayes and zero nayes.
J. CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
J-1. Consideration
and Discussion regarding the 2007-2008 School Calendar
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
recognized Executive Director for Accountability & Planning Clark Ealy who
reviewed the calendar process with the Trustees and updated them as to the
progress regarding the 2007-2008 school calendar. The calendar issues are challenging during a
normal planning year, but for the 07-08 school year, it seems more so. The Texas Legislature passed a bill mandating
that school cannot begin prior to the fourth Monday in August and eliminated
any waiver process to start earlier. As
a result, the 07-08 school calendar will look different than CSISD calendars
have in the recent past. DEIC has
developed four calendar options and is in the process of gathering feedback on
this options. The district has also
developed a web-based survey (in English and Spanish) to gather feedback from
more staff, parents, and community members.
The survey may be accessed at www.csisd.org.
J-2. Receive
Report related to new High School curriculum standards
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
recognized Greg McIntyre, Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction
& Personnel, who reported information to the trustees related to new High
School curriculum standards adopted by the State Legislature. The standards will significantly impact
students beginning with the students that are currently in Eighth Grade. In a world where we are trying to increase
options for kids, the Legislature has just significantly limited options for
kids. By increasing the number of math
and science credits to four that would be required for students to graduate
with a plan other than the minimum requirement plan, the decision has
prescribed 26 of the 28 possible earned credits for high school students. This would limit participation in
extra-curricular activities, fine arts, athletics, career tech, etc. Students could free up credits for other
activities and interests through summer school, correspondence courses and dual
credit courses. CSISD trustees and staff
are concerned that all families can not afford extra expense. Trustee Garland Watson stated that the
overall impact of this decision is discriminatory.
University admission
processes to universities require that students show participation in
extra-curricular activities, clubs, leadership roles, etc. for acceptance. This decision greatly impacts this process.
Discussion occurred
regarding the need for a future workshop to address the need for a formal Board
Resolution addressing this issue.
J-3. Consider
approval of new courses at AMC High School for the 2007-2008 school year
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
recognized AMC High School Principal Ron Fox who reviewed potential new course
offerings at AMCHS for the 07-08 school year with the trustees. The consideration of new courses at the high
school is the result of input based on new curricular requirements from the
State Board and input based on student needs and interests. The new courses are:
Physics: Principles of
Technology (PTI) – This class uses a unique approach to the concepts of
physics. Students study the four energy
systems through the use of technology and hands-on activities.
Principles of Science and
Math – PSM is designed to reinforce math and science skills necessary for
success in Algebra I and Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC).
Advancement Via Individual
Determination (AVID) – AVID is a nationally-recognized program designed to give
students who ordinarily would not be in rigorous, academic, college-preparatory
classes the opportunity to take such classes and the support necessary to
succeed in them. Students participate in
lessons on note-taking, study skills, test taking, time management, SAT/ACT
exam preparation, effective textbook reading, and library research skills. Tutors are provided during the class period
and work with individual students on the Pre-AP/Honors course work and other
college preparatory skills.
Vocal Ensemble – This class
is designed for students who have achieved the highest level of musicianship,
vocal development and music reading skills.
Introduction to Veterinary
Assistant Technology (INVETECH) – This course develops knowledge and skills
pertaining to the area of veterinary technician assistance. It is a laboratory-oriented course that gives
students hands-on experience in areas such as setting up and running diagnostic
tests, techniques used in surgery practices, keeping client records, as well as
the study of employer/employee relationships.
Certification can be obtained.
Introduction to Media
Technology (IMT) – This course is a laboratory-oriented course that provides
students with an understanding of the various careers in the media and
communications fields.
MOTION 3756: I move approval of new courses at AMC High School for
the 2007-2008 school year, as presented.
The motion was made by Trustee Marc Chaloupka and seconded by Trustee Steve
Aldrich. The motion passed with seven
ayes and zero nayes.
L. BUSINESS
AND OPERATIONS
L-1. Consider
approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for the three months ended November
30, 2006.
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
recognized Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations Mike Ball who
reported to the trustees regarding the Quarterly Investment Report. The Public Funds Investment Act (The Act)
requires that a quarterly report of all District investments be provided to the
Superintendent and Board of Trustees.
The Act further requires that each investment officer receive at least
ten hours of continuing education in investment responsibilities. Both Michael Ball and Paul Jackson have
complied with that requirement.
MOTION 3757: I move approval of the Quarterly Investment Report
for the three months ended November 30, 2006, as presented. The motion was made by Trustee Steve Aldrich
and seconded by Vice President Mary Broussard.
The motion passed with seven ayes and zero nayes.
L-2. Consider
approval of the audit report on the Annual Financial Statements for the fiscal
year ended August 31, 2006
Deputy Superintendent Mike
Ball recognized Paula Speiglehauer with the firm of Patillo, Brown & Hill,
L.L.P., Certified Public Accountants, who has conducted the annual financial
and compliance audit for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2006. The firm rendered an unqualified opinion
which is the highest opinion you could receive.
MOTION 3758: I move approval of the audit report on the Annual
Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2006, as
presented. The motion was made by
Trustee Steve Aldrich and seconded by Trustee Marc Chaloupka. The motion passed with seven ayes and zero
nayes.
L-3. Consider
Competitive Sealed Proposals for Energy Management Systems for College Station
Middle School and Rock Prairie Elementary School
Deputy Superintendent Mike
Ball reported to the Board that funds were provided in the current year capital
projects budget for the replacement of the energy management systems at College
Station Middle School and Rock Prairie Elementary School. Two responses were received from the solicitation
for proposals as required by statute.
One response did not comply with the specifications. The other response exceeded the amount
budgeted for the project. CSISD
Administration recommends that trustees reject the proposals received.
MOTION 3759: I move to reject all proposals received for Energy
Management Systems for College Station Middle School and Rock Prairie
Elementary School. The motion was made
by Trustee Steve Aldrich and seconded by Trustee Charlotte Slack. The motion carried with seven ayes and zero
nayes.
L-4. Consider
updated Interlocal Agreement for the Texas Local Government cooperative
(Buyboard)
Deputy Superintendent Mike
Ball reported that College Station ISD is a member of the Texas Local
Government Cooperative. This cooperative
is also known as the BuyBoard. The
District has been operating under an agreement with this entity that was
executed in 1998. The BuyBoard has
requested a new agreement be executed by all members that more appropriately
reflects its current operations.
Membership in this purchasing cooperative enables the District to
purchase items that have already been subjected to a competitive bidding
process by the cooperative.
MOTION 3760: I move approval of the updated Interlocal Agreement
for the Texas Local Government Cooperative (Buyboard), as presented. The motion was made by Trustee Marc Chaloupka
and seconded by Vice President Mary Broussard.
The motion carried with seven ayes and zero nayes.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Without
objection, President Tim Jones adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m.
TIM JONES RANDALL
PITCOCK
PRESIDENT SECRETARY