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1. CALL TO ORDER

President Susan Lowy called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

2. DECLARATION OF QUORUM

President Susan Lowy, Vice President Marc Chaloupka, Secretary Dayne Foster and Trustees Tim Jones, Larry Johnson, Mary Broussard and Steve Aldrich were present.

C. DISTRICT RECOGNITIONS
1. Students
a. National Merit Semifinalists
President Lowy recognized the seven A&M Consolidated High School students were named as semifinalists. Those students are: Andy Boothe, James Daciuk, Arpit Dave, Laurel Mackenzie, Richard Price, Christopher Smith, and Rebecca Wehrly. Ikrima Elhassan was awarded the African American National Achievement Scholarship based on the PSAT and the National Hispanic Recognition Program recipient was Cecivon Arreola-Garcia for achievement on the PSAT.
b. 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge
President Lowy introduced the three students from College Station Middle School who were named semifinalists. The students are: Vincent Jochen, Ashley Teel, and Karthik Venkatraj. Ashley Teel was also named a finalist in the program and will be traveling to Washington D.C. as part of this honor.
2. Teachers
a. Texas Health Occupation Association New Teacher Scholarship
President Lowy recognized Kathy Schneider for receiving this award.
Dr. Johnson recognized President Susan Lowy for receiving the Distinguished Teacher Award from the College of Education at Texas A&M University by the Association of Former Students .
3. Campuses
a. Patriotic Activities
Dr. Johnson gave a brief report on the patriotic activities of various campuses during the month of September. Dr. Johnson also noted that on Friday October 12th at one o'clock every campus in the district participated in the synchronized pledge to the flag of the United States of America as called for by the Department of Education.

D. HEARING OF CITIZENS (Non-Agenda Items)
a. Citizen Billy Bradshaw addressed the Board regarding the Pledge of Allegiance and requested that the Board consider implementing a school-led Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Citizen Lisa Bradshaw asked that the Board review the policy on the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for uniformity for all campuses in this matter.

E. HEARING OF EMPLOYEES (Non-Agenda Items)
None

F. BOARD
1. Committee Reports (DEIC, PAC, Facilities, Foundation)
Susan Lowy reported that DEIC is preparing the goals for the District; Mary Broussard had nothing to report for PAC at this time; Marc Chaloupka stated that he had one item for discussion in Executive Committee regarding Facilities; Dayne Foster reported that the Foundation is working on new fund raising activities for this fall and will be getting grant proposals in in November and awarding them in January.
2. Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Reports
Each Board Member reported on their individual experiences and insights gained at the TASB Conference.
*G. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes; Consider Approval of Revised Board Policies: AE (LOCAL), BDA (LOCAL), BDAC (LOCAL), BE (LOCAL), BQA (LOCAL), BQB (LOCAL), CCA (LOCAL), CDA (LOCAL), CH (LOCAL), CKC (LOCAL), CKE (LOCAL), CMD (LOCAL), CNC (LOCAL), CRA (LOCAL), CRD (LOCAL), DAA (LOCAL), DBB (LOCAL), DEA (LOCAL), DEB (LOCAL), DED (LOCAL), DHC (LOCAL), DI (LOCAL), DI (EXHIBIT), DME (LOCAL), DNA (LOCAL), DPB (LOCAL), EB (LOCAL) (DELETE), EC (LOCAL) (DELETE), EEJB (LOCAL), EEJC (LOCAL), EFA (LOCAL), EFE (LOCAL), EHAA (LOCAL), EHBI (LOCAL) (DELETE), EHDC (LOCAL) (DELETE), EIC (LOCAL), EIE (LOCAL), EIG (LOCAL), EMA (LOCAL), FB (LOCAL), FDD (LOCAL), FDF (LOCAL), FFA (LOCAL), FFF (LOCAL), FL (LOCAL), FL (EXHIBIT), FNCB (LOCAL) (DELETE), FNCG (LOCAL) (DELETE), FNCJ (EXHIBIT), FNF (LOCAL), FO (LOCAL), FOAC (LOCAL), FOD (LOCAL), GBBA (LOCAL) (DELETE), GKA (LOCAL), GKB (LOCAL), GKC (LOCAL), GNC (LOCAL); Employments; Monthly Financial Reports; Monthly Budget Amendments; Bids for Tennis Court Lighting, Telephone System, and Band Instruments;

MOTION 3295: I move approval of the consent agenda. The motion was made by Steve Aldrich and seconded by Larry Johnson. The motion carried with seven ayes.

I. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
2. Report on New Employee Orientation
Eddie Coulson introduced Greg McIntyre, Director of Personnel and Student Services who reported on the purpose, goals and outcome of the New Employee Orientation process.
3. Report on School Libraries
Eddie Coulson reported on the current status of the libraries in the College Station Independent School District regarding the Texas Education Agency Exemplary Standard ratio of 20 items per student. Mr. Coulson discussed ways to meet this standard for all campuses by the 2003-2004 school year.
N. BOARD DIRECTIONS AND/ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS
Susan Lowy moved Item N ahead of Item L to allow for discussion before adjournment into Executive Session.
1. Dr. Johnson talked about the passing results of the Chapter 41 Election. Both propositions were on the ballot, and both passed by 90+ %. This gives the Board options to consider in the forward progression of Chapter 41.
2. Marc Chaloupka gave a report on the co-op meeting with Bryan ISD regarding a means of working with other districts in the area.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consult with Attorney Regarding College Station Independent School District v. Acklam Construction Company, Inc.
Retired to Executive Session at 8:12 pm.
M. OPEN SESSION
Returned to Open Session at 9:00 pm.

MOTION 3296: I move to authorize Administration to take necessary steps to settle College Station ISD v. Acklam Construction Company, Inc. The motion was made by Marc Chaloupka and seconded by Larry Johnson. The motion passed with 7 ayes.

O. ADJOURNMENT

MOTION 3297: I move to adjourn the meeting. The motion was made by Mary Broussard and seconded by Steve Aldrich. The motion carried with seven ayes.

Without objection, President Lowy adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m.

SUSAN LOWY DAYNE FOSTER
PRESIDENT SECRETARY

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