College Station Independent School District

Regular School Board Meeting Minutes

June 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

CSISD Board Room

 

A.  CALL TO ORDER

President Valerie Jochen called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

 

B.  WELCOME/QUORUM

Five board members were present:  President Valerie Jochen, Secretary Jeff Harris, and Trustees Kimberly McAdams, Quinn Williams, and Michael Wesson.

 

C.  RECOGNITIONS

C-1.  Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag, and a Moment of Silence

Superintendent Eddie Coulson recognized Summer Enrichment Principal Robyn Jones who introduced Cy and Che Freeman, along with Danielle Payne.   The students led the audience in the pledges and the moment of silence

 

C-2.  Students

Congratulations to State Champions:  Dana Branham was named Texas State Newspaper Editor of the Year and was coached by Teacher Michael Williams.  Nick Bradham won Individual State 3A Tennis Champion, coached by Coach Ed Stricker.  Kelsey Warren won 3A 3200-meter and 1600-meter State Champion and was coached by Coach Josh Munson. 

 

Invited to be recognized at the board meeting, but could not attend are more state champions.  Congratulations to:  Jiatao Liang who won 3A State Champion in UIL Science; AMCHS Current Events Team won 5A UIL State Champions and CSHS Culinary Team won 3A State Champions.

 

C-3. Artwork provided by CSISD administrators from the 2014 Summer Administrator Leadership Institute during June, 2014.  The artwork adorned the walls of the CSISD Board Room and was admired by all.

 

D.  CONSENT AGENDA

Agenda Item I – PERSONNEL:  Agenda Item I-1:  Consider approval of new administrator contract as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools – Monica James, Director for Human Resources ; Agenda Item J – BUSINESS SERVICES:  Agenda Item J-4:  Consideration, discussion and possible action related to awarding Request for Bid #14-004 Library Books, to seventeen vendors; Agenda Item J-5:  Consideration, discussion and possible action related to awarding Request for Proposal #14-008 Office Supplies, Equipment and Furniture to three vendors; Agenda Item J-6:  Consideration, discussion and possible action related to awarding Request for Bid #14-002 Pizza, to CiCi’s Pizza; Agenda Item J-7:  Consider approval of the Chapter 41 agreement for the purchase of attendance credits from the state for the 2014-2015 school year Agenda Item J-8:  Consider approval of the monthly Head Start financial statements and credit card expenditures; Agenda Item J-9:  Consider approval of monthly budget amendments; Agenda Item J-10:  Consider approval of financial reports

 

MOTION 4494:  I move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.  The motion was made by Trustee Quinn Williams and seconded by Trustee Michael Wesson.  The motion passed with five ayes and zero nos.

 

E.  BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT

E-1.  Board Directions and Reports/Announcements/Superintendent Reports and Announcements

Board Secretary Jeff Harris reported related to the Education Foundation.  The Foundation has a reason to celebrate:  a 15 year Anniversary.  Plans are underway.  Also, the Foundation has given back to the District almost $1M through grants and scholarships.

 

Trustee Kimberly McAdams reported related to the Intergovernmental Committee meeting and DEIC.  DEIC held its last meeting of the year.  Discussion centered on NCLB related to Parent Involvement and a Spanish course to serve as a bridge course in middle school.

 

President Valerie Jochen reported that through the Texas Transportation Institute research is underway for a superhighway which could impact College Station.

 

Superintendent Eddie Coulson reported that on Monday, June 23rd at 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room, the Team of Eight plus Two will work with a consultant on team building and board governance.  Prior to that training, an agenda item related to employee salaries and benefits will need action.

 

E-2.  Consideration, discussion and possible action related to the proposed 2014-2015 Board Meeting schedule

Superintendent Eddie Coulson recognized Director for Communications Chuck Glenewinkel who presented information related to the board meeting schedule for 2014-2015.  The proposed meeting schedule is for the third Tuesday of the month except March 2015 due to Spring Break.  The March 2015 board meetings will be scheduled for the 4th Tuesday. 

 

MOTION 4495:  I move approval of the 2014-2015 Board Meeting Schedule as presented.  The motion was made by Secretary Jeff Harris and seconded by Trustee Quinn Williams.  The motion passed with five ayes and zero nos.

 

F,  HEARING OF CITIZENS

None

 

G.  MINUTES

G-1.  Consider approval of the May 20, 2014 Workshop minutes and the May 20 2014 Regular Board Meeting minutes

Administration explained that the May 20, 2014 workshop minutes and the May 20, 2014 regular meeting minutes were inadvertently left off the consent agenda, thereby requiring individual action. 

 

MOTION 4496:  I move approval of the May 20, 2014 Workshop minutes and the May 20, 2014 Regular Board Meeting minutes as presented.  The motion was made by Secretary Jeff Harris and seconded by Trustee Kimberly McAdams.  The motion carried with five ayes and zero nos.

 

H.  CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

H-1.  Consideration, discussion and possible action related to a Region VI Shared Services Agreement for 6Tech Integration Service (2014-2015)

Superintendent Eddie Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent Greg McIntyre who relayed information regarding a Region VI Shared Services Agreement for 6Tech Integration Service for the 2014-2015 school year. 

 

MOTION 4497:  I move approval of the Region VI Shared Services Agreement for 6Tech Integration Service (2014-2015) as presented.  The motion was made by Trustee Michael Wesson and seconded by Trustee Quinn Williams.  The motion passed with five ayes and zero nos.

 

J.  BUSINESS SERVICES

J-1.  Receive investment report for the quarter ending May 31, 2014

Report received from Deputy Superintendent Glynn Walker.  No action required.

 

J-2.  Consider approval of purchase of 100 HP laptop computers from Avinext for the amount of $83,800 from 2013 bond funds

Superintendent Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent Walker who presented information requesting approval of the purchase of 100 HP laptop computers from Avinext for the amount of $83,800 and will be paid for from 2013 bond funds.

 

Secretary Jeff Harris abstained.

 

MOTION 4498:  I move approval of purchase of 100 HP laptop computers from Avinext for the amount of $83,800 from 2013 bond funds as presented.  The motion was made by Trustee Michael Wesson and seconded by Trustee Kimberly McAdams.  The motion passed with four ayes, zero nos, and one abstention.

 

J-3.  Consider approval of purchase of twelve (12) HP ProLiant servers from Avinext for the amount of $53,733.84 from 2013 Bond funds

Superintendent Eddie Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent Glynn Walker who presented for approval the purchase of twelve (12) HP ProLiant servers from Avinext for the amount of $53,733.84.  The purchase will be paid for from 2013 Bond funds.

 

Secretary Jeff Harris abstained.

 

MOTION 4499:  I move approval of purchase twelve (12) HP ProLiant servers from Avinext for the amount of $53,733.84 from 2013 Bond funds as presented.  The motion was made by Trustee Quinn Williams and seconded by Trustee Michael Wesson.  The motion passed with four ayes, zero nos and one abstention.

 

N.  ADJOURNMENT

Without objection President Jochen adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p. m.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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