COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKSHOP

Administrative Conference Room

March 24, 2009

6:00 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER

President Charlotte Slack called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. with six members present.

B. DECLARATION OF QUORUM

President Charlotte Slack, Secretary Randall Pitcock, Trustees Tim Jones, Garland Watson, Valerie Jochen and Mary Broussard were present. Vice President Marc Chaloupka arrived at 6:48 p.m.

C. WORKSHOP SESSION

C-1. Consideration, discussion and possible action regarding the 2009-2010 Budget

Superintendent Eddie Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations Mike Ball. Mr. Ball distributed and reviewed 2009-2010 Budget worksheets.

C-2. Receive 2007 Bond Update

Deputy Superintendent Mike Ball reported that all projects that pertain to the 2007 Bond are progressing well.

C-3. Consideration, discussion and possible action regarding the pending 2009 Bond Election

Superintendent Eddie Coulson discussed the 2009 Bond Election and factual information that can be shared with community. He reviewed the schedule of appearances where he is sharing information regarding the 2009 Bond. He has received positive feedback so far.

Discussion occurred regarding the need for presentations in the Lincoln Center area. The schedule will be posted on the website and in the Eagle.

C-4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 81^st Legislative Session

Discussion occurred regarding the 81^st Legislative Session currently in session. Hot topics are school finance, accountability, and high school graduation requirements.

C-5. Consideration, discussion and possible action regarding a Partnership Agreement with the City of College Station pertaining to a part at Creek View Elementary

Discussion occurred pertaining to the CSISD partnerships with the City of College Station. Many successful services are joint ventures working together. The latest project to embark upon is the Park at Creek View Elementary.

C-6. Consideration, discussion and possible action related to New Board Member training and Team of Eight training

President Charlotte Slack led discussion regarding setting a date related to board training and in particular, Team of Eight training. A date can’t be set just yet. Tentatively the Board discussed meeting in June 2009, possibly June 8^th or June 15^th, from 5-9 p.m.

D. ADJOURNMENT

Without objection, President Slack adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.

CHARLOTTE SLACK RANDALL PITCOCK

PRESIDENT SECRETARY