COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR
BOARD MEETING
April
15, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
CSISD
Board Room
A.
CALL TO ORDER
President
Valerie Jochen called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and declared a quorum
was present with six members present.
B.
DECLARATION OF QUORUM/WELCOME
In
attendance were President Valerie Jochen, Vice President Paul Dorsett, Secretary
Jeff Harris and Trustees Kimberly McAdams, Carol Barrett and Randall Pitcock. Trustee Garland Watson was absent.
C.
RECOGNITIONS
C-1.
Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag, and a
Moment of Silence
Superintendent
Eddie Coulson recognized Pebble Creek Elementary Principal Annette Rorabek who
introduced students Caleb Burleson, Ryan Stagg, and Lucas Stagg. Dr. Coulson recognized Southwood Valley
Elementary Principal Kristiana Hamilton who introduced students Aiden Berryman,
Rayleigh Cade, and Kathy Ding. The
students led the audience in the pledges and the moment of silence.
C-2.
Recognize artwork provided by students from Southwood Valley
Elementary School, taught by Art Teacher Sharon Holt and students from Pebble
Creek Elementary School, taught by Art Teacher Julie Zapalac
Student
artwork adorned the Board Room walls and was enjoyed by all.
D.
CONSENT AGENDA
Agenda
Item G APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 20, 2012
Board Workshop minutes and March 20, 2012 Regular Board Meeting minutes; Agenda Item J BUSINESS: Agenda Item J-2: Consider purchase of audio and video
equipment for College Station High School from B&H Photo for the amount of
$121,798.76 from the 2009 bond funds; Agenda Item J-3: Consideration, discussion and possible
action related to Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) Certification;
Agenda Item J-4: Consider approval of
Monthly Financial Reports; Agenda Item J-5:
Consider approval of Monthly Budget Amendments
MOTION 4406: I move approval of the
consent agenda as presented. The motion
was made by Vice President Paul Dorsett and seconded by Trustee Randall Pitcock. The motion passed with six ayes and zero nos. There was one absence.
E.
BOARD
E-1.
Board Directions and Reports/Announcements/Superintendent Reports and
Announcements
Vice
President Paul Dorsett reported that the Education Foundation will award 23
scholarships and $64,100 in teacher grants.
The Hall of Fame is scheduled for 5/1/12 at the Pebble Creek Country
Club.
Secretary
Jeff Harris reported that PAC met and discussed budget issues as it relates to
the equality of class loads between two high schools, as well as efficiency. Also discussed is the change in TAMU student
teacher placements.
Trustee
Kimberly McAdams reported that DEIC met and recommended a waiver for the high
school absence on 4/4/12.
Superintendent
Eddie Coulson reported that the May Board meetings will be held at Grace Bible
Church-Southwood campus. The Hall of
Fame is scheduled for 5/1/12 and Scholarship Night is scheduled for 5/14/12.
F.
HEARING OF CITIZENS (Non-Agenda/Agenda Items)
None
H.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
H-1.
Receive Report from Vickie Murphy related to project-based learning
in the enrichment model
Superintendent
Eddie Coulson recognized Vickie Murphy, Enrichment Specialist at Greens Prairie
Elementary. Mrs. Murphy reported related
to project-based learning in the enrichment model. She said that Project-based learning is a
response to a complex question, problem, or challenge. Project-based learning is not a culminating
activity or way to apply the knowledge you have learned during a unit. It is the vehicle for the learning to take
place. The project drives
instruction. It crosses content
areas. Inquiry learning occurs in a
backward process, and focuses on content, problem solving, collaboration,
critical thinking, and communication.
H-2.
Receive annual report from SHAC (School Health Advisory Council)
Superintendent
Eddie Coulson recognized Becky Burghardt, who introduced Katie, Womack,
Chairman of the School Health Advisory Council.
Ms. Womack reported that SHAC is the School Health Advisory Council
which is made up of a group of school and community members who provide advice
on coordinated school health programming and its impact on student health and
learning. The eight focus areas
are: Health Education, Nutrition
Services, Health Services, Health and Safe School Environment. Counseling and
Mental Health Services, Staff Wellness Promotion, Parent and Community
Involvement, and Physical Education.
I.
PERSONNEL
None
J.
BUSINESS SERVICES
J-1.
Consider purchase of computers for College Station High School from
Micro Age for the amount of $529,834.00 from 2009 bond funds
Superintendent
Eddie Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent Glynn Walker who reported that
the District is eligible to use the TAMU Master Purchasing Agreement
#M100299IT. The purchase of computers is
part of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of College Station High School.
MOTION 4407: I move approval of the
purchase of computers for College Station High School from Micro Age for the
amount of $529,834.00 from 2009 bond funds, as presented. The motion was made by Vice President Paul
Dorsett and seconded by Trustee Randall Pitcock. Secretary Jeff Harris abstained from
voting. The motion passed with five
ayes, zero nos, one abstention, and one absence.
K.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
K-1.
Consideration approval of waiver for missed instructional day on
April 4, 2012 at A&M Consolidated High
School
Superintendent
Eddie Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent Clark Ealy who reported that on
April 4, 2012, A&M Consolidated High School began the day with partial
power. Initially, College Station
Utilities thought the issue would be resolved by replacing a fuse. When that did not work, it became apparent
that the transformer was blown and it would take a half-day to a full-day
repair and requires the power to be cut off to the entire building. We dismissed class at 8:20 a.m. for the
day. Texas Education Code allows a
district or campus to seek a waiver for missed instructional days if the
instructional days are missed due to weather, health, or safety related issues.
MOTION 4408: I move approval of the waiver
for missed instructional day on April 4, 2012 at A&M Consolidated High
School, as presented. The motion was
made by Secretary Jeff Harris and seconded by Vice President Paul Dorsett. The motion passed with six ayes and zero nos. There was one absence.
L.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
N.
ADJOURNMENT
Without
objection, President Valerie Jochen adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
VALERIE
JOCHEN JEFF
HARRIS
PRESIDENT SECRETARY