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A. CALL TO ORDER

President Susan Lowy called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

B. 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. HEARING OF CITIZENS (Non-Agenda Items)

None.

D. HEARING OF EMPLOYEES (Non-Agenda Items)

None.

E. BOARD

1. District Recognitions.

President Lowy recognized the District for the following acknowledgements from the Texas Education Agency:

CSISD being named a Recognized District, Oakwood Intermediate being named an Exemplary Campus, College Station Middle School, South Knoll Elementary, College Hills Elementary and Pebble Creek Elementary being named Recognized Campuses. The following campuses were recognized for improvements in Reading: A&M Consolidated High School, College Station Middle School, A&M Consolidated Middle School, Oakwood Intermediate, Southwood Valley Elementary & Pebble Creek Elementary. The following campuses were recognized for improvements in Math: A&M Consolidated High School, College Station Middle School, A&M Consolidated Middle School, Oakwood Intermediate, South Knoll Elementary, College Hills Elementary and Southwood Valley Elementary. The following campuses were recognized for improvements in Attendance: Oakwood Intermediate, Cypress Grove Intermediate, College Hills Elementary and Pebble Creek Elementary.

2. Committee Reports (Board Liaison Committee).

Steve Aldrich discussed the Board Liaison Committee meeting with three College Station City Council members and the City Manager. Discussions were held regarding Chapter 41 and joint development plans for the District and the City of College Station.

F. CONSENT AGENDA

Minutes: July 10, 2001 (Workshop), July 16, 2001 (Workshop), July 16, 2001 (Regular Meeting); Curriculum and Instruction: Consider Approval of Campus Plans for 2001 - 2002; Personnel: Consider Approval of PDAS Calendar, Consider Approval of Resignations and Retirements, Consider Approval of Employments; Business Affairs: Monthly Financial Reports, Monthly Budget Amendments, Bids: a. Property and Casualty Insurance, Consider Approval of Tax Refunds: a. Ree Vee (Ruby) Thompson, b. Rodger B. Watkins, c. Harry Lewis and Dawn Merton, d. Robert R. and Jessica B. Cessna, Consider Approval of Employee Benefit Package for 2001 - 2002: a. Stop Loss Insurance, b. Basic and Optional Life Insurance, c. Prescription Drug Program, d. Flexible Benefits Plan Administration, e. Preferred Provider Network, f. Employee Assistance Program, g. Long Term Disability Income Protection, h. Voluntary Vision Plan; Chapter 41 Election Items: Consider Approval of Appointment of Election Officials, Consider Approval of Notice of Election, Consider Approval of Contract with Texas Voting Systems.

MOTION 3277: 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.

H. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

1. Elementary Summer School 2001 Reports

a. Accelerated/Reading

Dawn Hogan, Summer School Principal, reported to the Board on the Elementary summer school accelerated/reading program. The primary focus for this program is to address the academic needs of students in grades K-4 who would benefit from an extended instructional school year. Approximately 325 students participated in the accelerated/reading program.

b. Enrichment

Debbie Hudson, Summer School Principal, reported to the Board on the Elementary summer school enrichment program. Approximately 300 students in grades Headstart - 4 participated in 30 topics offered in the enrichment program.

2. Extended School Year Program Report

Dee Ann Barnwell and Berkley Soukup reported to the Board on the Extended School Year program. The goal of this program is to provide services to special needs students so that the students will progress academically, socially and behaviorally, rather than regress during the summer months. Carolyn Jones, a parent of two special education students also spoke to the Board regarding her children's experiences in the Extended School Year program.

3. Overview of Summer Professional Development

Terresa Katt, Assistant to the Superintendent for Staff Development, presented the Board with an overview of the professional development opportunities offered throughout the District during the summer. Approximately 1,426 employees were trained during the summer.

4. New Teacher Induction Report

Ms. Katt reported to the Board regarding the New Teacher Induction training held August 7th through August 10th. Ms. Katt also introduced the Instructional Coaches and Nita Hoelscher, Instructional Coach and A&M Consolidated Middle School teacher spoke regarding the role of the Instructional Coaches. The Instructional Coaches for 2001 - 2002 are: Jamie Bassett, High School, Patty Chenault, Pebble Creek Elementary, Jan Fechhelm, Cypress Grove Intermediate, Kim Foster, Rock Prairie Elementary, Nita Hoelscher, A&M Consolidated Middle School, Mary Howell, High School, Tammy Jennings, Southwood Valley, Mary Jones, College Hills, Debbie Moore, Oakwood, Susan Patton, South Knoll, Janet Quiram, College Station Middle School and Debbie Robertson, High School.

J. BUSINESS AFFAIRS

4. Purchasing Methods

a. Corridor and restroom motion sensor lighting controls for A&M Consolidated High School
b. Lighting additions to the A&M Consolidated High School Tennis Courts

Mike Ball, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations, presented the Board with the recommended methods of procurement for these two projects. The administration recommends the sealed competitive proposal methods for both of these projects.

MOTION 3278: I move approval of the sealed competitive proposal methods as proposed by the administration. The motion was made by Tim Jones and seconded by Steve Aldrich. The motion carried with seven ayes.

7. Consider Approval of Budget for 2001 - 2002 Fiscal Year

Mike Ball, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations, presented the Board with the proposed budget for the 2001 - 2002 Fiscal Year.

MOTION 3279: I move that we approve the budget as presented by the administration. The motion was made by Larry Johnson and seconded by Marc Chaloupka. The motion carried with seven ayes.

8. Consider Approval of Ordinance Adopting a Tax Rate for the 2001 - 2002 Fiscal Year.

Mike Ball, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations, presented the Board with the proposed tax rates for the 2001 - 2002 fiscal year. The recommended tax rate is $1.79 with $1.50 for the purposes of maintenance and operations and $0.29 for the payment of principal and interest on debt. Mr. Ball read the ordinance into the record in full.

MOTION 3280: I move that the Board of Trustees of College Station Independent School District, College Station, Texas do hereby levy or adopt a tax rate on the $100 valuation for this school district for the tax year 2001 as follows:
$1.50 for the purposes of maintenance and operations and $0.29 for the payment of principal and interest on debt for a total tax rate of $1.79. The motion was made by Marc Chaloupka and seconded by Larry Johnson. The motion carried with seven ayes.

9. Consider Approval of Audit Engagement Letter.

Mike Ball, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations, presented the Board with the audit engagement letter from Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. for the fiscal year ending August 2001. Trustee Tim Jones recommended that the Board go through the bid process for auditing services next year.

MOTION 3281: I move that we approve the letter of engagement as presented. The motion was made by Larry Johnson and seconded by Tim Jones. The motion carried with seven ayes.

L. BOARD DIRECTIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS

1. Opening of School.

Dr. Johnson reported to the Board regarding the beginning of school. The Celebration Bus visited all campuses in the District today to recognize each campus for the District's accomplishments. The enrollment figures have increased by 175 students over last year.

M. EXECUTIVE SESSION

President Lowy announced that in accordance with Section 551.071 through 551.084 of the Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees will go into executive session. The Board of Trustees went into executive session at 8:26 p.m.

1. Receive Legal Counsel on Potential Litigation
a. College Station Independent School District v. Acklam Construction Company, Inc.
b. Workers Compensation Claim

2. Discuss Goals for the Superintendent for 2001 - 2002

The Board of Trustees returned to open session at 10:50 p.m.

N. OPEN SESSION

O. ADJOURNMENT

MOTION 3282: I move to adjourn the meeting. The motion was made by Marc Chaloupka and seconded by Tim Jones. The motion carried with seven ayes.

Without objection, President Lowy adjourned the meeting at 10:51 p.m.

SUSAN LOWY DAYNE FOSTER
PRESIDENT SECRETARY

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