COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

July 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

CSISD Board Room

A. CALL TO ORDER

President Valerie Jochen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and declared a quorum was present with six members present.

B. DECLARATION OF QUORUM/WELCOME

In attendance were President Valerie Jochen, Vice President Paul Dorsett, Secretary Jeff Harris and Trustees Garland Watson, Carol Barrett and Randall Pitcock. Trustee Kimberly McAdams 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 Layla Goodlett, a second grader at Creek View Elementary School. She led the audience in the pledges and the moment of silence.

C-2. Staff

1. Certified Texas School Business Official (CTSBO)

The Certified Texas School Business Official is the second level of certification available through the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). In addition to the general requirements of TASBO certification applicants must complete a total of ten (10) education courses, three each from the three different areas of specialization in the TASBO curriculum and a tenth course in Business Ethics. Mark Pantel, Director for Purchasing, has successfully completed the requirements to earn the Certified Texas School Business Official (CTSBO) designation with a Specialty in Purchasing & Supply Management, Textbooks and Distribution and Inventory.

C-3. Students

1. Texas Girls Coaches Association’s Academic All-State Softball Team – Coach Billy Hicks

Four AMC High School softball players were named to the Texas Girls Coaches Associations Academic all-state softball team. Athletes selected were nominated by their coaches, only students with a 94 or above GPA were eligible. Congratulations to Jordan Bettiol, Alyssa Gregg, Dayton Kunz and Sydney Parks.

2. Texas Girls Coaches Association’s Class 5A All-State Softball Team – Coach Billy Hicks

One AMC High School Outfielder has been named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association’s Class 5A all-state softball team. Congratulations to Jordan Bettiol!

3. Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 5A All-State Baseball Team – Coach Chase Mann

Riley Ferrell, A&M Consolidated High School student, earned a place on the third team all-state honors on the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 5A All-State Baseball Team. Seth Holbert, Ford Moore, and Andrew Brown, AMC High School students, earned positions on the honorable mention team. Congratulations!

C-4. Recognize Campus Artwork provided by students from Summer Elementary programs

Student artwork adorned the Board Room walls and was enjoyed by all.

D. CONSENT AGENDA

Agenda Item G – APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 21, 2011 Board Workshop minutes and June 21, 2011 Regular Board Meeting minutes; Agenda Item H – CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: Agenda Item H-1: Consider approval of Policy Update 90 – B(Legal)-Replace, BBD(Legal)-Replace, BBD(Local)-Replace, BBE(Legal)-Replace, BBI(Local)-ADD, BED(Legal)-Replace, BR(Legal)-Replace, BRB(Legal-DELETE, C(Legal)-Replace, CDB(Legal)-Replace, CFA(Legal)-Replace, CFC(Legal)-Replace, CMD(Legal)-Replace, CNC(Legal)-Replace, CQ(Legal)-Replace, CQ(Local)-Replace, CQA(Legal)-ADD, CRB(Legal)-Replace, CS(Legal)-Replace, CY(Legal)-ADD, CY(Local)-ADD, D(Legal)-Replace, DF(Legal)-Replace, DFE(Legal)-Replace, DH(Legal)-Replace, DFE(Legal)-Replace, DH(Legal)-Replace, DH(Exhibit)-Replace, DMD(Legal)-DELETE, E(Legal)-Replace, EF(Legal)-Replace, EFAA(Legal)-Replace, EFE(Legal)-DELETE, EFE(Local)-DELETE, EHAC(Legal)-Replace, EHAD(Legal)-Replace, EHBAB(Legal)-Replace, EHBAD(Legal)-Replace, EHBC(Legal)-Replace, EHBE(Legal)-Replace, EI(Legal)-Replace, EI(Local)-Replace, EIA(Legal)-Replace, EIA(Local)-No policy, EIC(Local)-No policy, EIE(Local)-No policy, EIF(Legal)-Replace, EKB(Legal)-Replace, F(Legal)-Replace, FB(Legal)-Replace, FBA(Legal)-ADD, FFAA(Legal)-Replace, FL(Legal)-Replace, FMH(Local)-Replace, FNC(Local)-Replace, FNCE(Legal)-Replace, FNCE(Local)-Replace, FNF(Legal)-Replace, GBAA(Legal)-Replace, GKB(Legal)-Replace, GRA(Legal)-Replace; Agenda ItemH-2: Consider approval of Region VI Shared Services Agreement – annual agreement; Agenda Item I – PERSONNEL: Agenda Item I-1: Consider approval of Resignations; Agenda Item J - BUSINESS: Agenda Item J-3: Consider adoption of teacher hire-in salary schedules for the 2011-2012 school year; Agenda Item J-4: Consider approval of the Chapter 41 Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credits from the State for the 2011-2012 school year; Agenda Item J-5: Consider approval of Request for Proposals for insurances; Agenda Item J-6: Consider approval of GASB 54 resolutions regarding fund balance; Agenda Item J-7: Consider approval of Request for Proposals for electrical supplies; Agenda Item J-8: Consider approval of Monthly Budget Amendments; Agenda Item J-9: Consider approval of Monthly Financial Reports

MOTION 4366: I move approval of the Consent Agenda, as presented. The motion was made by Trustee Randall Pitcock and seconded by Secretary Jeff Harris. The motion passed with six ayes and zero nos Trustee McAdams was absent.

E. BOARD

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

Superintendent Eddie Coulson announced that a back-to-school rally is planned for employees on 8/12/11 at 8:30 a.m. at Central Baptist Church with the theme being, “We’re Ready to be Astounding”. CSISD Board will schedule a Public Hearing on the budget and tax rate on 8/16/11 at 6:45 p.m. School Begins on 8/22/11.

F. HEARING OF CITIZENS (Non-Agenda/Agenda Items)

None

J. BUSINESS SERVICES

J-1. Consideration and possible approval of Financing Plan to issue $41,700,000 Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2011; authorizing staff and consultants to proceed with document preparation

Superintendent Eddie Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent Glynn Walker who introduced Victor Quirega with Southwest Securities, CSISD’s financial advisor. Mr. Quiroga reported that the legal requirements for the bond sale have been met. The sale was approved by the voters of CSISD on 5/9/09. The public bid for the sale of $41,700,000 is scheduled to close on August 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. The sale will be a competitive sale and will be repaid over 25 years. The district has a AAA Rating and desires the lowest interest possible for repayment.

Mr. Quirega did mention that a wild card in the sale is the national issue of raising the debt ceiling. That issue can affect municipal bond sales. If the market is volatile, College Station Independent School District always has the option to postpone the sale.

MOTION 4367: I move approval of Option 2 Financing Plan to issue $41,700,000 Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2011; authorizing staff and consultants to proceed with document preparation, as presented. The motion was made by Trustee Garland Watson and seconded by Secretary Jeff Harris. The motion passed with six ayes and zero nos. Trustee McAdams was absent.

J-2. Consider establishing meeting dates for Public Hearing on Budget Adoption of Tax Rate for 2011-2012 fiscal year

Superintendent Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent Glynn Walker who reported that State Law requires that the district’s budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year must be prepared on or before 8/20/11 and adopted by the Trustees on or before 8/31/11. The Truth In Taxation Statutes also require that a Public Hearing be held in which the budget and tax rate will be discussed.

MOTION 4368: I move approval of establishing August 16, 2011 as the date for the Public Hearing on Budget Adoption of Tax Rate for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, as presented. The motion was made by Trustee Randall Pitcock and seconded by Trustee Carol Barrett. The motion passed with six ayes and zero nos. Trustee McAdams was absent.

K. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

K-1. Consider approval of the dedication of a right of way to the City of College Station to facilitate the extension of Deacon Drive, and construction of Towers Parkway, and a Joint Development Agreement related to the dedication. The property is described as follows: right of way for the extension of Deacon Road and the construction of Towers Parkway on the 27.02 acres owned by7 College Station Independent School District and located adjacent to Holleman Drive South, College Station, Brazos County, Texas

Superintendent Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent Clark Ealy who reported related to real estate. The district has been working with the City and Developer Heath Phillips on a joint development agreement. The agreement is designed to provide several pieces of infrastructure (roadways, water and sanitary sewer) to the CSISD site prior to our development of the land. The joint development agreement calls for the district to dedicate 100% of the right of way for the construction of two roads on the edge of our property: Deacon Drive (on the north) and Towers Parkway (on the east). In consideration of the dedication, the developer will pay for 100% of the cost of the construction of the roadways including bringing a water line across the street from our property.

MOTION 4369: I move approval of the dedication of a right of way to the City of College Station to facilitate the extension of Deacon Drive, and construction of Towers Parkway, and a Joint Development Agreement related to the dedication. The property is described as follows: right of way for the extension of Deacon Road and the construction of Towers Parkway on the 27.02 acres owned by7 College Station Independent School District and located adjacent to Holleman Drive South, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, as presented. The motion was made by Vice President Paul Dorsett and seconded by Trustee Randall Pitcock. The motion passed with six ayes and zero nos. Trustee McAdams was absent.

N. ADJOURNMENT

Without objection, President Valerie Jochen adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.

VALERIE JOCHEN JEFF HARRIS

PRESIDENT SECRETARY