BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
CSISD Board Room
September 19, 2006
President
Tim Jones called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with seven members present.
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.
C. RECOGNITIONS
C-1. Pledge
of Allegiance to the American Flag, the
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
recognized Forest Ridge Elementary School Principal Terresa Katt who introduced
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. Katt recognized Fourth
Graders Hanna Polen, Thomas Torres, Megan Paradowski, Josh Moore, Haley Parker,
Kalin Warlick, Gabbi Orzabal, Kailee Kema, Cole Hittlesey, Drake Carnes, Haley
Wagner, Bri’An Washington, Christina Hendershot, and Brian Brunson. Led by Music Teacher Lee Hood, the students
also surprised the audience with a rendition of their school song, written and composed
by Music Teacher Lee Hood, “Falcons Soar”!
C-2. Recognize
Campus Artwork Displayed
The art collection displayed
in the Board Room was provided by art students at AMC High School.
C-3. Staff
Maureen Haggerty, Special
Education Teacher at South Knoll Elementary, won the Region VI Teacher of the
Year Award. She will now compete for
Texas Teacher of the Year.
C-4. Students
a. The Roar, presented by Sponsor Courtney
Wellmann
The A&M Consolidated
High School Newspaper, The Roar, was awarded Marks of Distinction and named an
All-American Newspaper by the National Scholastic Press Association. This is the organization’s highest
honor. Marks of Distinction were awarded
for coverage and content, writing and editing, layout and design and
leadership. Congratulations to Executive Editor Laura Acuff, Sports Editor Afreen
Bhaidani, Assistant News Editor Liz Blomstedt, Features Editor Britney Burback,
News Editor Brandi Davis, Managing Editor Jessica Gold, Assistant News Editor
Taylor Jackson, Opinions Editor Clare Lynch, Assistant News Editor Brian
Ransom, Senior Reporter Mary Beth Schaefer, Editor-in-Chief Suzanne Swierc,
Assistant Features Editor Sam Walker, Entertainment Editor Sarah Watson, and
Senior Editor Kathy Wolfe.
C-5. Special
Recognition
a. TASA/TASB to CSISD for Forest Ridge Elementary
– presented by VLK Architects
Architect Steve Aloway with
VLK Architects presented a design award to CSISD for Forest Ridge
Elementary. The award was presented by
TASB/TASA and was awarded for Design and Educational Appropriateness. Dr. Coulson accepted the award on behalf of
CSISD and Principal Terresa Katt accepted the award on behalf of Forest Ridge
Elementary.
D. BOARD
DIRECTIONS AND REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/ SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
President Tim Jones reminded
the audience that the VLK Project of the construction of Forest Ridge
Elementary School was on time and within budget.
Trustee Marc Chaloupka
reported that the TIF committee has met and approved the budget for completion
of the project which is expected to be completed December 2009.
President Tim Jones
commented on the events of Friday, September 15th where a Westlake
High School senior collapsed on the sideline of the Tiger Football game in
College Station. After the student’s
parents (both physicians) performed CPR on their son, he was revived by an
emergency medical crew, which used an AED on the sidelines after they did not
detect a pulse. On that same day in a
separate incident, a recent AMC graduate that was connected with the Tiger
Football program was killed in an automobile accident in College Station. President Tim Jones commented on Friday being
a most difficult day and that it is very comforting to him as a trustee to know
that when needs arise, CSISD personnel rise to the occasion.
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
appreciated the community and the support given CSISD during crisis. Dr. Coulson reported that he had been
contacted by Westlake supporters that were so appreciative and supportive of
the College Station community and school district during their crisis. They felt that they had experienced the
“heart” of College Station.
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
stated how tragic the death of Ed King was and especially for some of the
students at Consol and how proud he is of CSISD and who we are.
E. HEARING OF
CITIZENS (Non-Agenda Items)
None
F. HEARING OF
EMPLOYEES (Non-Agenda Items)
None
G. CONSENT
AGENDA
Agenda Item H - Approval
of Minutes – August 15, 2006 Workshop Minutes, August 15, 2006 Regular Board
Minutes, August 28, 2006 Public Hearing Minutes, August 28, 2006 Special
Meeting Minutes, September 5, 2006 Workshop Minutes; Agenda Item
J – Personnel: Agenda Item J-1: Consider approval of
Resignations/Retirements, Agenda Item J-2:
Consider approval of Employments; Agenda Item K – Business & Operations: Agenda Item K-5: Consider
approval of the purchase of three cargo vans for the Technology Department
through the Houston Galveston Area Council Purchasing Cooperative (HGAC) –
Authorization for budgeted purchase;
Agenda Item K-6: Consider approval of Monthly Financial Reports –
reports covering the period of August 1-31, 2006; Agenda Item K-7: Consider
approval of Monthly Budget Amendments – Amendments covering the period since
last Board Meeting.
MOTION 3741: 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.
I. CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
I-1. Receive
Report regarding State Accountability and AYP Ratings
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
recognized Clark Ealy, Executive Director for Planning and Accountability
reported to the trustees regarding State Accountability and AYP Ratings for
CSISD for the 2005-2006 school year.
Every year the Texas Education Agency reports district and campus
accountability ratings under the state system and progress toward meeting
performance targets set forth in the No Child Left Behind federal
legislation. Based on student
performance on reading/English language arts, math, writing, science and social
studies tests, and student dropout and completion rates, schools and districts
receive a state rating of either Academically Unacceptable, Academically
Acceptable, Recognized, or Exemplary.
College Station ISD and all CSISD campuses met Adequate Yearly
Progress. 2006 State Accountability
Ratings are: College Station ISD rated
as Academically Acceptable, Pebble Creek Elementary as Exemplary, AMC Middle
School, Oakwood, Forest Ridge Elementary, Rock Prairie Elementary, South Knoll
Elementary, and Southwood Valley Elementary as Recognized, and AMC High School,
College Station Middle School, Cypress Grove Intermediate, College Hills
Elementary, and Timber Academy as Academically Acceptable.
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
pointed out that TAKS and SDAA is one measure of success for CSISD.
I-2. Consider
approval of adjusted 2006-2007 Calendar
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
recognized Dr. Clark Ealy, Executive Director for Planning and Accountability,
who reported to the Board of Trustees regarding the proposal to adjust the
2006-2007 Calendar. In February 2006,
TEA adopted a state-wide assessment calendar for 2006-2007. In that calendar, the February 2007 testing
week was moved from the third week to the second week of the month. That move allowed CSISD and many other Texas
school districts across the state of Texas to allow a student holiday on
Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 19th. In the past, CSISD has taken a staff
development day in February, but not President’s Day because it was the day
before high-stakes exams. On April 18th
the CSISD Board of Trustees adopted our current 2006-2007 school calendar. On April 24th, CSISD received
notice that TEA had changed the February testing week back to the third week of
the month. The change means that under
the current calendar, CSISD students would have a holiday the day before
exams. The exams affect grade promotion
for 3rd and 5th graders, graduation for 11th
and some 12th graders, and state ratings and adequate yearly
progress for all campuses.
CSISD administration
recommends that the trustees approve the adjusted 2006-2007 proposed District
Calendar which adjusts the February student holiday to Friday, February 16,
2006.
MOTION 3742: I move approval of the adjusted 2006-2007 District
Calendar 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.
Superintendent Coulson
commented that advertisement of the adjusted calendar will be on-going and
appropriate.
K. BUSINESS
AND OPERATIONS
K-1. Consider
adoption of a resolution stating that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the
investment policy and investment strategies
Deputy Superintendent for
Business and Operations Mike Ball reported regarding the adoption of a
resolution stating that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the investment
policy and investment strategies. The
Public Funds Investment Act requires the governing body of an investing entity
to review its investment policy and investment strategies not less than
annually. The Act also requires the
governing body to adopt a written instrument by rule, order, ordinance, or
resolution stating that it has reviewed the investment policy and investment
strategies. There are no changes that
are recommended for adoption to the investment policy and investment strategies
and the trustees reviewed both in the September 19th Board Workshop.
MOTION 3743: I move approval of the Resolution Related To Review
Of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies, 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.
K-2. Consider
approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for the three months ended August
31, 2006, and an annual portfolio report for the year ended August 31, 2006.
Deputy Superintendent Mike
Ball reported that The Public Funds Investment 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 3744: I move approval of the Quarterly Investment Report
for the three months ended August 31, 2006 and the Annual Portfolio Report for
the twelve months ended August 31, 2006, as presented. The motion was made by Trustee Steve Aldrich
and seconded by Trustee Charlotte Slack.
The motion carried with seven ayes and zero nayes.
K-3. Consider
approval of the District’s Wealth Equalization Plan for the 2006-2007 fiscal
year, an Option 4 agreement with Bryan Independent School District agreement
under the authority of Chapter 41 of the Texas Education Code.
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
recognized Deputy Superintendent Mike Ball who reported to the trustees
regarding a proposed agreement with Bryan ISD whereby College Station ISD would
purchase attendance credits in an amount sufficient to equalize the wealth in
accordance with Chapter 41 of the TEC is submitted for the Board’s
consideration and approval. The
agreement would result in $10.0 million being paid to Bryan ISD for the
2006-2007 school year.
MOTION 3745: I move approval of the proposed District’s Wealth
Equalization Plan for the 2006-2007 fiscal year, an Option 4 agreement with
Bryan Independent School District agreement under the authority of Chapter 41
of the Texas Education Code. The motion
was made by Trustee Marc Chaloupka and seconded by Vice-President Mary
Broussard. The motion carried with seven
ayes and zero nayes.
K-4. Consider
authorization of the acquisition of a portable building and associated
infrastructure items using either a purchase or lease arrangement for placement
at Forest Ridge Elementary School.
Superintendent Eddie Coulson
recognized Deputy Superintendent Mike Ball and excused himself to attend and
speak at the Memorial Service for Ed King.
Mr. Ball reported to the Board that growth in student enrollment at
Forest Ridge Elementary School has created a need for a portable building at
that campus. Additional classroom space
is needed in order to comply with the State mandated student to teacher ratio
in those grade levels. CSISD
administration recommends board approval to purchase a portable building
through the Buyboard from Comark Building Systems for a total cost of $55,305.
MOTION 3746: I move approval of the purchase of a portable
building through the Buyboard from Comark Building Systems as presented and also
approval of any infrastructure needs associated with plans for an additional
portable when needed. The motion was
made by Trustee Marc Chaloupka and seconded by Trustee Garland Watson. The motion carried with seven ayes and zero nayes.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Without
objection, President Tim Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
TIM JONES RANDALL
PITCOCK
PRESIDENT SECRETARY