COLLEGE
STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR
BOARD MEETING
July
20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
CSISD
Board Room – 1812 Welsh
A.
CALL TO ORDER
President
Randall Pitcock called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and declared a quorum
was present with six members present.
B.
DECLARATION OF QUORUM/WELCOME
In
attendance were President Randall Pitcock, Vice President Valerie Jochen, Secretary
Paul Dorsett, Trustees Carol Barrett, Charlotte Slack, and Jeff Harris. 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 FFA President Victoria Pilger,
Secretary Calli McIntyre, and Reported Colton Hanson. The
students led the audience in the pledges and the moment of silence.
C-2. Students
a. FFA
Awards – Teachers Britina Robinson Pesak, Lisa Pieper, Sheridan Clinkscales and
John Templeton
The
A&M Consolidated FFA Chapter received the prestigious Gold Emblem rating at
the 82nd annual Texas FFA Convention held July 13-16, in Corpus
Christi, Texas. The Gold Emblem rating
is only bestowed upon the top 10 percent of FFA chapters in Texas. Chapters that received the Gold Emblem rating
actively implemented the FFA mission and strategies. These chapters improved their chapter
operations by using a program of activities, which emphasizes student, chapter
and community development. The Consol
FFA Chapter also ranked third in the state FFA chapter contest.
Also
at the convention two members were awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree. The Lone Star FFA Degree is the highest
degree bestowed by the Texas FFA. It
recognized the members’ agricultural awareness, leadership, career development
and active involvements in the FFA Organization. Members also participated in the Texas FFA
Agriscience Fair.
Honored
are: Nikki Barnett – FFA Gold Emblem
Rating, Voting Delegate; Jordan Brown – FFA Gold Emblem Rating, 1st
place Team Botany; Paden Denman – FFA Gold Emblem Rating; Colton Hanson – FFA Gold
Emblem Rating, 1st place Individual Botany; Mitchell Isbell – FFA
Gold Emblem Rating, District Officer; Kristen Kasper – FFA Gold Emblem Rating,
1st place Team Zoology; Austin Livingston – FFA Gold Emblem Rating,
voting delegate; Calli McIntyre – FFA Gold Emblem Rating, 1st place
Team Botany; Victoria Pilger – FFA Gold Emblem Rating, 1st place
Team Zoology, Lone Star Degree Award, Area Officer; Alexis Roach – FFA Gold
Emblem Rating, Voting Delegate; David Rooney – FFA Gold Emblem Rating, 1st
place Individual Zoology; and William Rooney – FFA Gold Emblem Rating, Lone
Star Degree Award. Congratulations to
Thuc-Khanh Park.
C-3. Staff
a. Raytheon
“MathMovesU” Math Hero Award
Math
Hero Awards are a component of Raytheon’s MathMovesU program, a national
initiative designed to engage middle school students in math and science
through a variety of programs including, contests, live events, scholarships,
tutoring programs and more. Ms. Park was
selected from a field of 111 nominations.
She will receive a $2,500 award and a matching grant of $2,500 for AMC
Middle School.
C-4. Recognize
Campus Artwork provided by students from CSISD Elementary Enrichment Summer
School students
Student
artwork adorned the Board Room walls and was enjoyed by all.
D.
BOARD
D-1. Board
Directions and Reports/Announcements/Superintendent Reports and Announcements
Trustee
Charlotte Slack commented on how impressive the Poverty Simulations staff development
sessions across the district have been.
She thanked the administration, teachers and staff for “making it happen”. She
expressed that it was a powerful experience to participate.
Superintendent
Eddie Coulson reported that the Board would be attending CRSS training on
8/26/10 beginning at 8:30 a.m. He also
announced that there would be a Board Workshop presenting the rezoning
recommendation on 8/30/10 at 7:00 p.m.
School starts on 8/23/10 and a “Back to School” rally was held on
8/13/10 for all CSISD employees.
E.
HEARING OF CITIZENS (Non-Agenda/Agenda Items)
None
F.
CONSENT AGENDA
Agenda
Item D – BOARD: Agenda Item D-2: Consideration,
discussion and possible action related to joining the Texas School Coalition
for the 2010-2011 school year; Agenda Item G – APPROVAL OF MINUTES –
July 20, 2010 Workshop Minutes and July 20, 2010 Regular Board Minutes ; Agenda
Item H – CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: Agenda Item H-2: Consider approval
of Student Code of Conduct for the 2010-2011 school year; Agenda Item H-3: Consider
approval of Local Identification Agenda
Item I - PERSONNEL: Agenda Item I-1: Consider approval of Resignations; Agenda Item I-2: Consider approval of
Employments; Agenda Item J -
BUSINESS: Item J-4: Consider approval of Monthly
Budget Amendments; Agenda Item J-5: Consider
approval of Monthly Financial Reports;
MOTION 4212: I move approval of the
Consent Agenda, as presented. The motion
was made by Trustee Charlotte Slack and seconded by Trustee Jeff Harris. The motion passed with seven ayes and zero
nos.
H.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
H-1.
Receive Report related to an American History Grant
Superintendent
Eddie Coulson introduced Dawn Baletka, Navasota ISD administrator. She reported to the Trustees related to “The
Mystery and Power of History: More than Words on a Page” – the Teaching
American History Grant. The grant is
provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
The purpose of the grant is to improve student achievement by enhancing
teachers’ knowledge of traditional American history through intensive ongoing
professional development in both content and research-based teaching practices. Grant participants for the 2010-2011 school year are: Bryan ISD
with 17 teachers and 1 district level coordinator, College Station ISD with 14
teachers, and Navasota ISD with 14 teachers and 1 district level administrator.
J.
BUSINESS
J-1. Consider
adoption of the budget for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2010 and
ending August 31, 2011
Superintendent
Eddie Coulson recognized Glynn Walker, Deputy Superintendent for Human
Resources and Business Services, who reported to the Board related to the
logistics of posting public meetings for the purpose of conducting budget
workshops related to the proposed budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Campus
administrators, employee groups and central office administrators have provided
input into the budget development process as the budget planning
progressed. The work of these groups
combined with the outgrowth of the public budget workshops held by the Trustees
has led to the proposed budget.
MOTION 4213: I move approval of the
budget for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2010 and ending August 31,
2011, as presented. The motion was made
by Trustee Garland Watson and seconded by Trustee Carol Barrett. The motion passed with seven ayes and zero
nos.
Board
Vice President Valerie Jochen acknowledged the tremendous work done by the
administration to bring a balanced budget for approval.
Superintendent
Eddie Coulson also pointed out that College Station ISD is one of seventy-five
districts across the state of Texas who has not yet used their discretionary 4
cent enrichment tax.
J-2. Consider
approval of Ordinance Adopting a Tax Rate for the 2010-2011 fiscal year
President
Randall Pitcock recognized Superintendent Eddie Coulson. Dr. Coulson reported to the Board that the
proper notice of public meeting to discuss budget and proposed tax rate had
been published as required. He
recognized Deputy Superintendent Glynn Walker who explained that the Notice
informed the public of the public meeting scheduled “to discuss the school
district’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted.” The Rollback Rate published in that notice is
$1.349883 per $100 in taxable property value.
The recommended rates are as follows:
$1.000050 For the Purposes of Maintenance and
Operations
$0.309883 For the Payment of Principal and
Interest on Debt (Debt Service)
The
proposed M & O tax rate of $1.00005, combined with other State and local
revenues, is projected to fund the General Fund budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal
year. The
recommended rate for Principal and Interest on Debt is projected to adequately
fund the district’s required debt payments as previously approved by the voters
of the district in various bond elections.
MOTION 4214: I move approval of the
Ordinance Adopting a Tax Rate for the 2010-2011 fiscal year,
as presented. The motion was made by
Trustee Charlotte Slack and seconded by Vice President Valerie Jochen. The motion passed with seven ayes and zero
nos.
J-3. Consider
approval of order authorizing the issuance of bonds and other matters related
thereto, of the College Station Independent School District Unlimited Tax
School Building Bonds, Series 2010, in the principal amount of $65,000,000
President
Randall Pitcock recognized Superintendent Eddie Coulson who introduced Victor
Quiroga, Southwest Securities, who is the district’s financial advisor. At a duly called election on 5/9/09 the
voters of CSISD approved a ballot proposition authorizing the sale of School
Building Bonds in the amount of $144,200,000.
All legal requirements for the sale have been met.
MOTION 4215: I move approval of the Order
authorizing the issuance of bonds and other matters related thereto, of the
College Station Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building
Bonds, Series 2010, in the principal amount of $65,000,000, as presented. The motion was made by Vice President Valerie
Jochen and seconded by Secretary Paul Dorsett.
The motion passed with seven ayes and zero nos.
K.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
K-1. Consider
approval of a Public Utility Easement and Special Warranty Deed for the
conveyance, sale, and exchange of land to the City, in consideration for the
City’s agreement to construct and install a traffic signal at the intersection
of Barron Road and Victoria Avenue. The
land to be sold: a parcel of land at the intersection of Barron Road and
Victoria Avenue that would facilitate and flow of traffic at that intersection
(“Corner Clip”); and, a parcel of land between Victoria Avenue and State
Highway 40, to facilitate the extension of Victoria Avenue to State Highway 40
(“Extension”)
Superintendent
Eddie Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent Clark Ealy who reported to the
Board. The school district is in the
process of constructing College Station High School. At the same time the City of College Station
is working in the same area on two important projects for the community: the widening of Barron Road and the extension
of Victoria Avenue to State Highway 40.
In an effort to partner on aspects of these projects, staff members from
CSISD and the City of College Station agreed in principle on the
following. In exchange for the school
district’s dedication of right of way to the city for the extension of Victoria
Avenue to SH 40, the city would pay for the construction and installation of a
traffic signal at Barron and Victoria.
The Board approved an Interlocal agreement defining this arrangement at
the 3/23/10 board meeting. The next step
in the process is granting a public utility easement and approval of a special
warranty deed for the conveyance of land to the City of College Station.
MOTION 4216: I move approval of a Public
Utility Easement and Special Warranty Deed for the conveyance, sale, and
exchange of land to the City, in consideration for the City’s agreement to
construct and install a traffic signal at the intersection of Barron Road and
Victoria Avenue. The land to be sold: a
parcel of land at the intersection of Barron Road and Victoria Avenue that
would facilitate and flow of traffic at the intersection (“Corner Clip”); and,
a parcel of land between Victoria Avenue and State Highway 40, to facilitate
the extension of Victoria Avenue to State Highway 40 (“Extension”), as presented. The motion was made by Trustee Charlotte
Slack and seconded by Vice President Valerie Jochen. The motion passed with seven ayes and zero
nos.
L.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
L-1. Executive
session to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange,
lease, or value of real property because the deliberation in an open meeting
would have a detrimental effect on the position of the District in negotiations
with a third party. The executive
session deliberations will be held pursuant to the “Deliberation Regarding Real
Property; Closed Meeting” exception to the Texas Open Meetings Act as set forth
in Section 551.0742 of the Texas Government Code
The
Board went into Executive Session at 7:40 p.m.
M.
ADJOURNMENT
Without
objection, President Pitcock adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
RANDALL
PITCOCK PAUL DORSETT
RANDALL
PITCOCK PAUL
DORSETT
PRESIDENT SECRETARY