BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKSHOP MEETING
Administrative Conference Room
July 24, 2007
5:30 p.m.
A.
CALL TO ORDER
President Tim Jones called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. with seven
members present.
B. DECLARATION OF QUORUM
President Tim Jones, Vice
President Mary Broussard, Secretary Randall Pitcock, Trustees Charlotte Slack, Garland
Watson, Steve Aldrich and Marc Chaloupka were present. Vice-President Mary Broussard left at 6:35
p.m. and returned at 8:05 p.m.
C. WORKSHOP SESSION
C-1. Consideration, discussion and possible
action related to the proposed budget for the 2007-2008 fiscal year including
the potential calendar for Public Hearing on Budget Adoption and Tax Rate for
the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
Superintendent Eddie Coulson welcomed all and recognized Deputy
Superintendent for Business and Operations Mike Ball who reviewed the latest
draft of the proposed 2007-2008 CSISD Budget.
TEA has released the ninth latest template to be used to formulate
budget numbers. Mr. Ball reported that
CSISD’s proposed budget for 2007-2008 has a positive bottom line – so a
balanced budget and the trustees have not needed to tap the 4 cent enrichment
tax. A Public Hearing for Budget
Adoption and Tax Rate is required prior to the adoption of a budget. The administration plans to propose that the
hearing be scheduled prior to the August 21, 2007 Regular Board Meeting. That date will meet the deadlines for budget
development.
C-2.
Consideration, discussion and possible action regarding a proposed
policy related to naming facilities and events – Policy CW (LOCAL).
Superintendent Eddie Coulson discussed options of draft policy
related to naming of facilities, portions of facilities and events after
individuals. Administration is looking
for direction from trustees as it pertains to naming events after individuals,
organizations, or businesses. Discussion
occurred regarding limitations of naming an event for a one time use. Annual approval will be required and the
naming of an event will be considered temporary. There will be an administrative approval
process which will include the Superintendent or his designee and other
appropriate administrators. The draft
will be adjusted and brought back to the board for approval in August,
2007. Expect to review an updated draft
of this proposed policy in upcoming transmittals.
C-3. Consideration, discussion, and possible
action related to TASB Policy Update 80
Superintendent Eddie Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent for
Curriculum & Instruction and Personnel Greg McIntyre who distributed and
discussed Policy Update 80. Discussion
occurred regarding the best way for distribution of policy to trustees in the
future, whether it be by email or cd.
C-4. Consideration, discussion and possible
action related to Board Operating Procedures and Board Calendar
President Tim Jones led discussion of the annual review of the
Board Operating Procedures.
The Board Workshop was recessed at 6:55 p.m.
The Board Workshop resumed at 9:20 p.m.
D. ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Tim Jones adjourned the workshop meeting at 10:05
p.m.
TIM
JONES RANDALL PITCOCK
PRESIDENT SECRETARY