COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

CSISD Board Room

March 20, 2007

7:00 p.m.

 

A.  CALL TO ORDER

President Tim Jones called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

 

B.  DECLARATION OF QUORUM

President Tim Jones declared a quorum was present with seven members.  President Jones, Vice-President Mary Broussard, Secretary Randall Pitcock, Trustees Charlotte Slack, Marc Chaloupka, Garland Watson and Steve Aldrich were present.

 

C.  RECOGNITIONS

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

Superintendent Eddie Coulson recognized College Station Middle School Principal Oliver Hadnot who introduced 7th Grader Jaliza Ford, 8th Grader Jade Cienega, and 8th Grader Faria Akram.  These students led the audience in the pledges and a moment of silence.

 

C-2.  Recognize Campus Artwork Displayed

The art collection displayed in the Board Room was provided by art students who attend College Station Middle School, taught by Art Teacher Sharon Shimshack.

 

C-3.  Staff

a.  A&M Consolidated High School 2007 Yearbook

AMC High School Yearbook Staff has been recognized by Taylor Publishing with an Honorable Mention Award of Excellence for its dedication, effort and accomplishments.  The A&M Consolidated High School yearbook is included in the 2007 Yearbook Yearbook.  The yearbook advisor is Teacher Stormy Hickman.

 

C-4.  Students

a.  National Merit Finalists

Sixteen AMC High School students were named National Merit Scholars.  About 1.4 million students take the PSAT each year, according to the National Merit Scholarship Program.  Those students are narrowed to 16,000 semifinalists in early September and then cut again to 15,000 finalists in February.  CSISD students represent 16 of those finalists.  Congratulations to:  Laura Acuff, Kathleen Coulson, Michele Ebbole, Mary Eggebrecht, Corinne Eijsink, Harrison Fox, Paul Gustafson, Ian Ivy, Kathleen Li, Brian Liu, Colin MacKenzie, Heidi Martini-Stoica, Renee McVay, Dimitar Popov, Daniel Tomkins, and Adrian Vasquez de Velasco.

b.  AMCHS Swim Team

Coach Ryan Goodwyn recognized Boys Swim Team members and announced their accomplishments.  Congratulations to Jack Burley, Benjamin Jackson, Jonathan Jackson, Sean O’Shea, and Stephen O’Shea.  Jonathan Jackson placed 3rd in the 100 freestyle at the state meet.  He swam the fastest time in the state this year and the 2nd fastest time in the nation for his age group.  The 200 medley relay with Benjamin and Jonathan Jackson and Sean and Stephen O’Shea placed 3rd in the state.  Their Regional time was the 2nd fastest in the state all year.  The 200 free relay team of Jonathan Jackson, both O’Shea’s and Jack Burley placed 14th in the state.  Sean O’Shea individually placed 7th in the 100 breaststroke.

 

c.  AMCMS Quiz Bowl Team

Teacher Gay Culbertson congratulated and recognized students from AMC Middle School that make up the AMCMS Quiz Bowl Team and recently competed in the state tournament.  After a grueling 100 question test, the team came away with the state championship, outscoring the 2nd place team by almost 200 points.  The team will compete in the national tournament on April 16th.  Congratulations to:  Lulu Chang, Alina Dattagupta, Dillon Garrett, Michael Giedraitis, Daniel Hsieh, Kevin Li, and Karen Wang.

 

d.  Campaign for Children’s Health Care

Teacher Jan Fechhelm recognized and congratulated Cypress Grove Intermediate 6th Grader Karis Jochen.  Karis was the state winner in the “When an Apple a Day Isn’t Enough” national essay contest.  The contest, sponsored by the Campaign for Children’s Health Care, asked students aged 9-18 to write about their experiences with health care and the importance of health care for children in their community.  After discussing the issue of health coverage for children in her Science class, Karis submitted an essay.  As the Texas state winner, Karis will receive a $250 prize and her essay will appear in both a soon to be published book as well as the web site for the Campaign for Children’s Health Care.

 

D.  BOARD

D-1.  BOARD DIRECTIONS AND  REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/ SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS

Secretary Randall Pitcock reported that the Education Foundation’s Final Round of the No-Golf GOLF Tournament is scheduled for 4/20/07.

 

President Tim Jones commented on recent national news that brought to the forefront of his mind once again, security and safety for all students and district disaster planning.

 

Superintendent Eddie Coulson announced that the week leading up to Spring Break was designated at National Weather Safety Week.  Many CSISD educators and their students participated in severe weather drills and planning in conjunction with National Weather Safety Week.

 

Dr. Coulson announced that CSISD has a Bond Election scheduled for 5/12/07.

 

Dr. Coulson reported that an educator in the Dallas area that had been a part of the CSISD family had passed away.  Family and Friends are grieving the loss of Mick Anderson.

 

Dr. Coulson commented how much fun it had been at this board meeting to recognize students for success. 

 

E.  HEARING OF CITIZENS

None

 

F.  HEARING OF EMPLOYEES

Bobby Slovak, CSEA President, addressed the Trustees regarding a fair and just compensation plan for all employees, while being a good steward of taxpayers’ dollars.

 

Mary Howell, CSEA President-Elect, addressed the Trustees to thank them for commissioning the salary study.

 

G.  CONSENT AGENDA

Agenda Item H - Approval of Minutes –February 20, 2007 Workshop Minutes, February 20, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes; Agenda Item I – Curriculum and Instruction: Agenda Item I-2: Consider approval of Policy Update 79 – BBB(LEGAL) Replace, BBC (LEGAL) Replace, BBD (LEGAL) Replace, BDAA (LOCAL) Replace, BDAF (LEGAL) Replace, BDB (LOCAL) Replace, BF (LEGAL) Replace, BJA (LEGAL) Replace, BJA (LOCAL) Replace, BJCD (LOCAL) Replace, BR (LEGAL) Replace, CH (LEGAL) Replace, CPAB (LEGAL) Replace, DEA (LEGAL) Replace, DEE (LEGAL) Replace, DF (LEGAL) Replace, DFBB (LOCAL) Replace, DG (LEGAL) Replace, DH (LEGAL) Replace, E (LEGAL) Replace, EB (LEGAL) Replace, EHAA (LEGAL) Replace, EHAB (LEGAL) Replace, EHAC (LEGAL) Replace, EHAC (LOCAL) Add, EHB (LEGAL) Replace, EHBL (LEGAL) Add, EIF (LEGAL) Replace, EIF (EXHIBIT) Delete, EK (LEGAL) Replace, FFAD (LEGAL) Replace, FFC (LEGAL) Replace, FP (LEGAL) Replace, GNB (LEGAL) Replace, and GND (LEGAL) Replace; Agenda Item J – Personnel:  Agenda Item J-1:  Consider approval of Resignations; Agenda Item J-2: Consider approval of Employments; Agenda Item J-3: Consider approval of Professional Contracts; Agenda Item K – Business & Operations: Agenda Item K-3: Consider Responses to Request for Quotes (RFQ) from Catalog Information Services Vendors (CISV) for Anti-Virus and Email Security Appliance Software; Agenda Item K-4: Consider approval of Quotes and Authorization for purchase through a Department of Information Resources (DIR) vendor of CommVault Galaxy Backup Software; Agenda Item K-5: Consider Responses to Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals for Pebble Creek Park and Elementary Drainage Improvements; Agenda Item K-6: Consider authorization for Purchase of Information Technology and Audio Visual products through previously approved Interlocal Agreement with Texas A&M University; Agenda Item K-7: Consider approval of Monthly Financial Reports – reports covering the period of February 1-28, 2007;  Agenda Item K-8: Consider approval of Monthly Budget Amendments – Amendments covering the period since last Board Meeting; Agenda Item L– Elections: Agenda Item L-1: Consider approval of Notice of Election. 

 

MOTION 3774:  I move approval of the Consent Agenda, as presented.  The motion was made by Trustee Marc Chaloupka and seconded by Vice President Mary Broussard.  The motion passed with seven ayes and zero nayes.

 

I.  CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

I-1.  Consider approval of the 2007-2008 District Improvement Plan

Superintendent Eddie Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel Greg McIntyre who reported to the Trustees regarding adoption of the 2007-2008 District Improvement Plan.  The CSISD District Educational Improvement Council (DEIC) has the responsibility of recommending the District Improvement Plan each year.  DEIC, which is comprised of parents, community members, teachers and administrators, met to review data and feedback related to student performance, educational practices, parental involvement, and safe learning environments.

 

MOTION 3775:  I move approval of the 2007-2008 District Improvement Plan, as presented.  The motion was made by Vice President Mary Broussard and seconded by Trustee Mark Chaloupka.  The motion passed with seven ayes and zero nayes.

 

K.  BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS

K-1.  Receive Report on the activities of the College Station ISD Purchasing Department

Superintendent Eddie Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations Mike Ball who introduced Director for Purchasing Mark Pantel. Mr. Pantel addressed the Trustees regarding the work of the College Station ISD Purchasing Department which includes purchasing, warehouse/central receiving, textbooks, surplus property, records retention, and recycling.  The department goals are:

  • Support the campuses and departments and get them what they need to be successful
  • Obtain the best value for the district and our customers
  • Comply with the laws and policies of the state and district

 

K-2.  Consider approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for the three months ended February 28, 2007

Superintendent Eddie Coulson recognized Deputy Superintendent Mike Ball who reported to the Trustees regarding the three months ended February 28, 2007 as it pertains to the Quarterly Investment Report.

 

The Public Funds Investment Act (The Act) requires that a quarterly report of all District investments be provided to the Superintendent and Board of School Trustees.  The Act further requires that each investment officer receive at least ten hours of continuing education in investment responsibilities.  Both Michael Ball and Rhonda Cumbie have complied with that requirement.

 

MOTION 3776:  I move approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for the three months ended February 28, 2007, as presented.  The motion was made by Secretary Randall Pitcock and seconded by Trustee Marc Chaloupka.  The motion carried with seven ayes and zero nayes.

 

M.  EXECUTIVE SESSION

None

 

O.  ADJOURNMENT

President Tim Jones conveyed greetings from former Superintendent Steve Johnson from Nemo, Texas.  Without objection, President Tim Jones adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.

 

TIM JONES                                                                RANDALL PITCOCK                                  

TIM JONES                                                                RANDALL PITCOCK

PRESIDENT                                                              SECRETARY