BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING
Administrative Conference Room
September 25, 2007
A.
CALL TO ORDER
President Tim Jones called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with six
members present.
B. DECLARATION OF QUORUM
President Tim Jones, Vice
President Mary Broussard, Trustees Charlotte Slack, Garland Watson, Steve
Aldrich and Marc Chaloupka were present.
Secretary Randall Pitcock was absent.
C. BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS
C-1. Consideration,
discussion, and possible action related to various projects associated with the
2007 Bond Construction Program
President
Tim Jones recognized Superintendent Eddie Coulson who led the discussion
regarding various projects associated with the 2007 Bond Construction Program. Dr. Coulson reported that administration had
made a visit to Coppell ISD to see Denton Creek Elementary – a two-story
facility. Building two-story elementary
schools is the way of business in Coppell ISD and that district would not
consider any other way, reported Dr. Coulson, which is why he wanted to visit
there. The question that needed to be
answered first was “would a two story elementary be appropriate for CSISD
considering programmatic issues, practical/safety issues, and construction
issues?”
There
are many elementary schools in operation that are two-story. From a programmatic view, all programs are
served: Highest grade levels served on
the top floor; Special needs students served; No program would be eliminated because
of a two-story building; and Special programs located downstairs. From a practical or safety point of
view: A district in the metroplex has
nine two-story prototypes, Elevators are centrally located very close to the
office area – not in a main hallway, No students are allowed on the elevator
without an adult, Stairs are used mainly by older students and adults – safety
issues have not been reported, and Rare for PK-2nd grade students to
go upstairs. Considering construction
issues, there would be more buildable space; footprint/layout of the building
allows for a smaller footprint which could alleviate some of the layout issues
on the College Hills property, and the character of the neighborhood would be
taken into consideration. Therefore, a
two-story option appears to be a reasonable option.
Currently
the Design Team does have some one story options that appear to provide the
space needed for current programs and would provide the necessary access for
construction. Dr. Coulson reviewed four
options with Trustees – 2 were one story and 2 were two story. Discussion occurred.
C-2. Consideration, discussion, and possible
action regarding future joint meetings with CSISD Trustees and the College
Station City Council
President Tim Jones led discussion regarding future joint meetings
between CSISD Trustees and the College Station City Council. It was decided that the board and council
would meet as a group two times per year, approximately six months apart, with
regular direct communication between the administrations. CSISD will sponsor the next meeting.
A regular update every other month on each other’s agenda of the
other entity’s plans and needs might be appropriate.
President Jones mentioned that extra workshops and special
meetings could be needed in the near future to debrief the convention, to
express a clear message of what is expected in the way of visioning or
strategic planning to Dr. Coulson, and to continue to develop communication
tools to be used by the district.
D. ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, President Jones adjourned the workshop meeting
at 7:15 p.m.
TIM
JONES RANDALL PITCOCK
PRESIDENT SECRETARY