COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD WORKSHOP

May 17, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

Grace Bible Church – Southwood Campus

A. CALL TO ORDER

President Randall Pitcock called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and declared a quorum was present with seven members.

B. DECLARATION OF QUORUM

In attendance were President Randall Pitcock, Vice President Valerie Jochen, Secretary Paul Dorsett, and Trustees Carol Barrett and Jeff Harris.

C. WORKSHOP SESSION

C-1. Consideration, discussion and possible action related to the 2011-2012 budget

Superintendent Eddie Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent Glynn Walker who reported regarding the budget work that is ongoing in the district. Currently a Conference Committee of the House and Senate are actively meeting to hash out public education funding. There is talk of adopting the “rest of the budget” and coming back to deal with public education funding in a special session.

C-2. Consideration, discussion and possible action related to printer and copier services

Director for Technology Chris Speiers disseminated information to the Trustees and led discussion related to upcoming changes in printer and copier services. Discussion occurred.

C-3. Receive Head Start update from Sharon Jackson, Director for Head Start, Pre-K, and Early Head Start

Director Sharon Jackson presented information in a Head Start update to Trustees. She reported that 2011-2011 has been a Year of Success…Continued full enrollment and extensive wait list in Head Start, positive child and family outcomes, full enrollment with a wait list for Early Head Start, expanded collaborations in the community with Early Head Start, a 1-year anniversary celebration for Early Head Start, and a full year of operation for the Expansion Classroom.

2011-2012 is slated as a Year of Promise. The Three Year Old Program in Head Start has been a goal since 2002, mandated as transition step for Early Head Start, has confirmed district support and is now a reality for Southwood Valley Elementary. Early Head Start will have a year of refining their services, maintaining connections with families and community, providing up to three additional years of preparation for school success and “growing together toward tomorrow”.

C-4. Consideration, discussion and possible action related to 2011 Legislative session

Discussion occurred.

C-5. Receive 2007 and 2009 Bond Updates

Deputy Superintendent Clark Ealy presented bond update information. Brief discussion occurred.

D. ADJOURNMENT

Without objection, President Pitcock adjourned the workshop at 6:50 p.m.

RANDALL PITCOCK PAUL DORSETT

PRESIDENT SECRETARY