COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD WORKSHOP

June 18, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

Administrative Conference Room

A. CALL TO ORDER

President Valerie Jochen called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. and declared a quorum was present with six members present.

B. DECLARATION OF QUORUM

In attendance were President Valerie Jochen, Secretary Jeff Harris, Trustees Randall Pitcock, Garland Watson, Carol Barrett and Kimberly McAdams.

C. WORKSHOP SESSION

C-1. Consideration, discussion and possible action related to the proposed 2013-2014 Budget, including salary and benefits

Superintendent Eddie Coulson and Deputy Superintendent Glynn Walker reported and led discussion regarding the proposed 2013-2014 budget. Administration is looking at budgeting to meet the needs of the district. Historically, CSISD has not spent the budget, so projections of $3.7M deficit at this time are worst case scenario and will probably not hold. Discussion occurred related to when the right time for an updated Harner study would be related to projected growth in College Station. Discussion also occurred related to insurance premium cost increases and salary percentage increases. Trustee Kimberly McAdams stated that she would prefer to cover insurance costs for all employees and not give a salary increase at this time.

C-2. Consideration, discussion and possible action related to Long Range district planning

Superintendent Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent Clark Ealy who presented information to the Board of Trustees related to the Long Range Planning Committee’s work identifying potential bond projects for CSISD. These projects include Safety Upgrades, Technology needs, Buses and New Vehicles, Deferred Maintenance, AMC High School Renovations, Land Acquisition, and New Facilities. New Facilities consist of Elementary #9, Center for Alternative Learning, and Support Services – Phase II. Discussion also occurred related to building a Natatorium. Dr. Ealy also reported regarding the District’s bond history and bond projections as well as debt service taxes. He reviewed CSISD’s debt service tax rates from 2002 – 2012 and the District’s debt service tax rate comparisons. Discussion occurred.

C-3. Consideration, discussion and possible action related to Employee Wellness

Superintendent Eddie Coulson reported that some employees have expressed interest in wellness opportunities and that opportunities be made available to them at CSISD facilities for more convenience. A Request for Qualifications Proposal process has begun and CSISD seeks a qualified organization to partner with CSISD health and wellness initiatives which could benefit CSISD employees by coming to CSISD facilities at a reduced cost. Discussion occurred.

C-4. Consideration, discussion and possible action related to scheduling a Joint Meeting with the City of College Station City Council

CSISD administration continues to work with the City of College Station staff to schedule a date for a Joint Meeting between the CSISD Board of Trustees and the City of College Station City Council.

C-5. Consideration, discussion and possible action related to Kids Klub transition to CSISD exclusively

Superintendent Coulson reported that there is on-going conversation between CSISD and the City of College Station related to transferring the Kids Klub program exclusively to the school district.

C-6. Consideration, discussion and possible action related to Legislative Update

Superintendent Eddie Coulson reported to the Trustees related to the Consortium. The governor has vetoed 2824 which gave the authority to the consortium districts to development a new assessment and accountability system not based on high performance testing. The consortium will continue to meet and work together. Administration will re-evaluate CSISD’s participation. When developed, the State will have to run two systems. Discussion occurred.

C-7. Consideration, discussion and possible action related to 2009 Bond Update

Due to time restraints, this agenda item will be postponed until a later time.

D. ADJOURNMENT

Without objection, President Jochen adjourned the workshop at 6:54 p.m.

PRESIDENT SECRETARY