Minutes, January 13, 1998                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

b. Discussion of Facilities Tour at the February School Board Meeting

Dr. Riehl proposed a facilities tour for the February 19 School Board meeting. The plan is to meet at 4:30 p.m. in the Middle School Cafeteria and following the report on the DSPS counseling program the Board will tour the baseball field, new construction at the high school, and any other facility the Board wishes to tour. Transportation will be provided by Mr. Sparks. The Board will return to the Middle School at 6:30 for dinner and return to Open Session at 7:00. The Board agreed to schedule the tour.

At the November Board meeting, the Board approved contracted services for housekeeping at the high school. Dr. Riehl notified the Board that after just a few days, the District terminated such contract as services rendered were not acceptable. Mr. Sparks and Mr. Mendoza are working on a plan and reviewing options to take care of housekeeping needs at the high school. Options will be presented and discussed at the February Board meeting. These needs may impact the budget.

B. Discussion and Consideration of Personnel Director Position

Dr. Riehl reported that as a result of the discussion at the November Board meeting, he and Mrs. Kosub met and drafted a proposed responsibility list and a tentative timeline for the Personnel Director Position. These items were provided to the Board in the January 9, 1998 Update along with a possible composition for an interview committee.

The Board indicated at the December meeting that it was imperative the community as well as members of the DSISD "family" were aware of this proposal. The local newspaper ran an accurate account of the discussion pertaining to this position following the December meeting. Additionally, Dr. Riehl noted that he has discussed the proposal in meetings with PTO/PTA presidents, Principals, and the Administrative Team which included two teachers from each campus. Questions and comments regarding the proposal were addressed at these meetings. Principals were encouraged to add this item for discussion to their faculty meeting agendas. Dr. Riehl is confirmed to speak on this topic at the Intermediate School faculty meeting during the week of January 19. This proposal will also be included on the February SAC agenda for discussion.

Mr. Watkins requested feedback from meetings which had already taken place. Dr. Riehl indicated the two most frequently asked questions pertained to the budget and how exactly the department would be structured.

As directed by the Board, this item will be included for further discussion on the February 19 School Board agenda.

III. Closed Session

IV.Pledge of Allegiance and Superintendent's Report

C. Report on the Development of the District Improvement Plan

Mary Bob Kosub described the development of the District Improvement Plan (DIP). The Districtwide Education Improvement Committee (DWEIC) spent two full days developing the DIP which is driven by the District's Vision, Mission and Goals, Campus Improvement Plans and the AEIS report. There were four areas of major focus during development: educationally disadvantaged students; Hispanic students; drop out rate; and inclusion of special ed students in the AEIS report beginning in the 1998-'99 school year.

Mrs. Kosub reviewed the five broad strands addressed by the DWEIC: 1) physical and environmental factors; 2) technology; 3) responsible student behaviors; 4) student performance; and 5) school and community partnerships. These areas will take three to five years to adequately accomplish and the DWEIC will review each year when the AEIS report is received. It was the DWEIC's role to come up with the "what" to do, not the "how" to do. Once approved, the next step will be for campuses to begin addressing areas which can be addressed at this time.

DWEIC Representatives: Barbara Flake, Mary Carder, Joni Henderson, LaJean Warren, Liz Armstrong, Diane Pollard, Stuart Fyall, Jill Furnace, Shauna Kidd, Jan Lindsey, Meryl Wasserman, Jerry Lou Dodson, Jeanie Fuelberg, Phyllis Mikulak, Mike Cave and Mary Bob Kosub.

C. Facilities Report and Any Action Related Thereto:

1. Report by Director of Support Services

No report at this time.

2. Report by Facilities Committee

Larry Mendoza summarized the 1996 and 1997 Bond Projects. Given current budget projections and some actual costs being less than anticipated, at this point, the District may end up with a surplus. The projections included costs for the baseball field and the matching grant with Texas Parks and Wildlife.

The bid for the High School library furniture was awarded February 19, 1998 to Texwood for $89,000. The budget was for $130,000. Bids came back at $79,000 and $89,000. The District took the $89,000 bid because the low bid was not to the specification which was demanded. The bid is still below what was budgeted. The library is planned for completion by May 1, 1998.

Total anticipated cost for the new elementary campus is $8.165 million which is well below cost projected in the Bond.

The Facilities Committee will continue to provide a brief monthly update to the Board for review and questions.

3.Discussion/Possible Approval of Bid for Metal Building for Transportation

Administration recommends approval of the bid received from TE-CON, Inc. for a metal building for Transportation. The bid is strictly for the building, not construction of the building.

Debra Miller moved to approve the $59,000 bid for a metal building for Transportation to be awarded to TE-CON, Inc., second by Pat Seiders.

6 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Peterson, Figer, Jasinski)
0 - AGAINST

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

D.  Continued Discussion of 1998-99 Budget

1. Begin Discussion of 1998-99 Teacher Salary Schedules

Larry Mendoza discussed the proposed teacher salary schedule which was provided for information purposes only. Plans for approval will be at either the March or April Board meeting so that teachers may be informed as soon as possible. The schedule provides a general increase of $1,257 for all teachers. In addition, equity adjustments are provided where needed to assure compliance with the state minimum salary schedule for 1998-99. If approved it would mean an average salary increase of 4% for teachers.

2. Discussion/Possible Approval of Three Elementary Teaching Positions

Larry Mendoza explained these positions are required to meet the 22:1 mandate in kindergarten, second grade and third grade. Based on projected enrollment for the 1998-99 school year, administration is requesting approval to begin posting and authorize the Primary School to begin interviewing for these positions. The District does not really have a choice in this matter as the ratio is mandated by the state.

Pam Peterson moved to approve three elementary teaching positions, as presented, second by Lenny Jasinski.

6 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Peterson, Figer, Jasinski)
0 - AGAINST

3. Discussion/Possible Approval of Personnel Director Position

This item will be further discussed and acted upon at the March 19, 1998 School Board Meeting.

E. Consideration of Resignations, Leave-of-Absences and/or Approval of New Hires

Item VIII B on the agenda was also considered at this time.

Mike Figer made the motion, second by Debra Miller, to approve the personnel recommendations as presented to include contract extensions for administrators. Said recommendations are attached and made part of these minutes.

6 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Peterson, Figer, Jasinski)
0 - AGAINST

A.Report on DSIS Counseling Program

Dolores Covington introduced Intermediate School Counselor, Anne Dodson. Mrs. Dodson reported on improvements in the Intermediate School Counseling Program. There have been three major driving forces of the Counseling Program. One was the increased administrative support with the addition of the assistant principal at the Intermediate School. Another was the needs assessment process which the Intermediate School underwent last year. The process was very beneficial and greatly assisted in the improvement of the counseling program. Third was the wonderful group of people on the Counselors' Advisory Committee.

Mrs. Dodson reviewed documentation which was provided to the Board for information purposes. She also discussed lessons which include citizenship skills and the varied ways of teaching these skills. These skills are a part of educating students in values.

Surveys were sent to stakeholders in an attempt to secure input for improvement of the current program. As a result, several parent workshops have been conducted. As a part of the PTA newsletter, Mrs. Dodson writes a monthly column and parents submit various other articles which are included in a parent information series. Additionally, students are receiving instruction regarding safety with a program entitled "Child Lures". This instruction is presented in a way as not to frighten the students but to educate them.

B.Report on Gifted/Talented Program

Mary Bob Kosub introduced Gifted and Talented (G/T) Coordinators, Amy Kadlecek, Primary School; Janice Morris, Intermediate School; Diane Pollard, Middle School; and Ellis Smith, High School.
Debra Miller arrived during this discussion.
Mrs. Kosub reviewed the G/T Time and Effort log and identification process. The Time and Effort log included meetings from the beginning of the '97-'98 school year through planned meetings until the end of the school year.

As a result of last years G/T Parent Steering Committee meeting, the District learned there were parents not totally pleased with the G/T program. The District reviewed comments from parents and began developing an improvement plan for the G/T program. In developing this plan, the District focused on increasing G/T offerings, improving communication with parents of G/T students, and reviewing, researching and improving the process used to identify G/T students.

Janice Morris, Intermediate School G/T Coordinator, reported on why it was important to provide G/T math on a daily basis in grades 3-5. Ellis Smith, High School G/T Coordinator, described how Advanced Placement (AP) offerings were improved at the high school.

Mary Bob Kosub addressed questions from the Board regarding requirements from the State. In meeting State requirements, one goal was to train G/T teachers with 30 hours of G/T training. If the AP program is going to meet G/T requirements, AP teachers must be trained in G/T strategies. The District has developed a plan that will meet that need. The Middle School plans to infuse Pre-AP strategies into the Middle School curriculum so that more students are prepared for the rigor of AP courses.

The next phase of the improvement plan is to finalize the G/T handbook. The final rendition will include forms and procedures which will be standardized across the District for continuity. The handbook will be reviewed annually for improvement. Revised G/T policies will be presented to Board for approval at the April meeting. Previous policies will be provided with revised policies for comparison.
Diane Pollard, Middle School G/T Coordinator, reviewed the previous transfer policy for Primary, Intermediate, Middle and High School G/T students.

Mary Bob Kosub and Primary School G/T Coordinator, Amy Kadlecek, attended training at SMU conducted by Dr. Susan Johnsen of Baylor University. Mrs. Kadlecek reported that due to information received at the training, the District realizes changes must be made in the G/T Program. There will be four different criteria for the identification process. The State Plan is available for public viewing in the Office of Instruction and Learning. Changes in the G/T program will have budgetary impact but changes are necessary to remain in compliance.

Each speaker voiced support for approving Central Texas Arabian Horse Club absences as extracurricular absences. Since this item was an agenda item, there was discussion. Dr. Riehl emphasized that if the Board approved this club for extracurricular absences, the club would come under the jurisdiction of the District exactly like all other extracurricular activities. These students would be held accountable to the no-pass, no-play guidelines as well as all other guidelines outlined in the District's Student Code of Conduct.

Glenn Heckmann moved that Dripping Springs ISD approve by resolution, the Central Texas Arabian Horse Club and related International Arabian Horse Association organizational meetings as sanctioned extracurricular activities, second by Mike Figer.
 

A.Facilities Report and Any Action Related Thereto:

1.Report by Director of Support Services

Keith Burnett reported on status of current projects. Plans are to go out for bid to repaint the outside of the Primary School campus this summer. Renovations for the Intermediate School campus will also be addressed this summer. The Middle School projects are finalized except for the tennis courts. Courts should be resurfaced by early May. Mr. Burnett and Dr. Riehl met with Roger Hanks, property owner, and are negotiating a deal for an easement road through his property on Sportsplex Drive. High School project, based on all indications, is on schedule.

Mr. Burnett met with Mr. and Mrs. Connell to discuss corporate sponsorship for a proposed tennis court for the community. The court would be located where the current practice field is on Peabody Lane, next to the High School. The number of courts and cost have not been determined at this time. Discussion has been to include eight lighted courts, a pro shop and concession stand. The District would be the facilitator for the courts but would not be funding the court; funding is strictly through corporate sponsorship, therefore, taxpayers would not be burdened with the cost.

2.Report by Facilities Committee

Mike Figer reported that the Facility Committee has agreed to document Facilities Committee meetings. A copy of the minutes from the last meeting was provided to each Board member.

Dolores Covington reported the plans for the new elementary campus are going well. In the beginning of the planning process, the committee met once per week for about seven weeks and many ideas were generated during the meetings. The campus has been well-planned and will serve the District well. Classrooms are of adequate size and science labs were included for use with hands-on activities. A design meeting is planned to review colors, glass block samples and stone.

Mike Figer reported the Facilities Committee is reviewing change orders and looking at a timeline at the next scheduled meeting. The Facilities Committee plans on presenting a maximum price for the new campus to the Board at the June Board meeting.

Trustee, Pam Peterson, requested the Facilities Report be included with the Principal and Central Office reports on the agenda. The Board agreed with the contingency that any action items would remain in the Action/Report Items portion of the agenda.

3.Approve Bid for Site Work and Concrete for New Transportation Site

The Facilities Committee recommended approval of the bid for sitework be awarded to Ross Construction in the amount of $252,753 and the bid for the concrete be awarded to TECON in the amount of $95,720. Bids presented were over budget because budgeted amounts were approximated. However, in reviewing the entire project, the District remains under budget. Approving these bids would not impact the overall budget.

Mike Figer motioned to approve bid for site work to Ross Construction in the amount of $252,753 and the bid for concrete to TECON in the amount of $95,720, second by Pam Peterson.

7 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Peterson, Figer, Jasinski, Heckmann)
0 - AGAINST

B.Discussion/Possible Approval of Personnel Director Position

Dr. Riehl explained that about two and a half years ago, he requested an additional administrative position be added to specifically address personnel issues. The request was to have Mary Bob Kosub oversee Human Resources and Learning and to hire an additional administrator to handle curriculum and instruction. This request was denied at that time. Dr. Riehl is once again requesting approval of this position. This item has been included on the past four School Board agendas for discussion.

DSISD is about instruction and learning and about the personnel who work with students and supervise our employees. Dr. Riehl feels the District must invest in leadership in these key areas. Currently, the District does not have direct leadership in personnel. Currently, the Superintendent is responsible for addressing personnel issues. At times, Superintendent duties take precedence over personnel issues and therefore, these issues are not dealt with as expediently as they need to be.

During the past four months, Dr. Riehl has been requested to meet with campus personnel to address questions regarding this position. This position was also discussed during Administrative Team Meetings (which include two teacher representatives from each campus), the Superintendent's Advisory Council meeting, and the PTO/PTA Presidents' meeting. While not all are in favor of the position, in Dr. Riehl's opinion, there are more in favor than opposed.

The District's personnel has increased approximately 23% in the past four years, and it is essential to focus on that part of the business. A preliminary budget has been provided to the Board. Trustee, Glenn Heckmann, presented options to address this situation without adding additional personnel. Although these options had merit, Dr. Riehl is still recommending approval of this position. There was considerable discussion and Dr. Riehl addressed questions from Board members.

Pam Peterson moved to approve the Personnel Director Position recommendation, as presented, second by Debra Miller.

5 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Peterson, Jasinski)
2 - AGAINST (Figer, Heckmann)

MOTION CARRIED

7 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Peterson, Figer, Jasinski, Heckmann)
0 - AGAINST

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

II.Closed Session
The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. and subsequently returned at 7:15 p.m. to Open Session. As a result of Closed Session, no action was taken.

III.Pledge of Allegiance (DSHS) and Superintendent's Report
The pledge was led by high school student, Robert Lindsey.
 

C.Facilities Report

1.Report by Director of Support Services

Keith Burnett reported the District should have bids formalized by next week for repainting the Primary School. Repainting will begin once school is out. Bids for re-roofing the athletic gym at the Intermediate School should be received by the end of April. Middle School tennis court resurfacing should begin after May 5th. Based on a recent meeting with J.C. Evans, the High School plans to move into the new library by Monday, May 4th. There is a planning meeting scheduled to prepare an action plan for the corporate-sponsored tennis court. Mr. Burnett commended Coach Hancock for his assistance in maintaining the baseball field. He also reported Chester Sparks should be commended for his efforts regarding the transportation relocation. The main slab for the new transportation complex should be poured this week.

2.Report by Facilities Committee

Mike Figer reported the Committee is pleased with the process of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) as it appears to be working well. As a result, the District should experience a significant cost savings on the new Intermediate School.

Larry Mendoza reported that bids for civil site work for the new elementary school are due April 29 and will be added to the May 4 Special Called School Board agenda for approval. The final Guaranteed Maximum Price will be established to present to the Board for approval at the Regular meeting in June. Grass on the existing football field will be eliminated and new grass will be established. If this is completed in May, the field should be in playing condition by August. The grass to be used is the same as what was used for the baseball field. During growing period, the football field will be off limits. Signs will be posted.

3.Approve New Elementary School Design

Bonnie Gray with BLGY displayed the proposed design for the new elementary school campus. Emphasis was placed on designing a K-5 campus to prepare for future needs. BLGY will provide the design packet to the builders, Herndon-Stauch, so pricing estimates can begin and be finalized for presentation and approval by the Board at the May 21 meeting.

Lenny Jasinski moved to approve the New Elementary School Design, as presented, second by Debra Miller.

7 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Peterson, Figer, Jasinski, Heckmann)
0 - AGAINST

V.Consent Agenda

A.Approved Minutes of the March 19, 1998 Regular Meeting and Minutes of the April 6, 1998 Emergency Meeting
B.Approved Tax Refunds over $500 to:
C.Approved Monthly Tax/Expenditure Reports
D.Approved First Reading of All Legal & Local Policies as Outlined in TASB Localized Policy Update 58
E.Approved First Reading of EHBB (LOCAL)
F.Approved City of Dripping Springs and DSISD Interlocal Agreements
G.Approved Budget Amendments
H.Approved District Technology Plan
I.Approved Goals 2000 Grant Re-application
Administration recommended approval of the consent agenda.
Glenn Heckmann moved to approve the consent agenda, as presented, second by Debra Miller.

7 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Peterson, Figer, Jasinski, Heckmann)
0 - AGAINST

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A.The Presentation on Auto Tech Program at High School was postponed until the May 21, 1998 School Board meeting.

B.Presentation of 1998-99 Preliminary Budget

Larry Mendoza presented each Board member with a copy of the 1998-99 preliminary budget. He explained that administrators met and each line item included was justified. The proposed budget is $500,000 over the current '97-'98 budget. This includes $66,000 for initiation of the Human Resources and Learning Department. Amount includes salary, supplies, furniture, and anything needed to prepare the Department. Additionally, $134,000 was added for increased maintenance cost for the new addition to the high school and preparation for the new elementary school. Funds were also included in the maintenance budget for equipment. Increased campus allotments of $108,000 were added due to increased student enrollment. The District will more than likely exceed the high estimated enrollment figure as it has for the past three years.

The Athletic Department budget has increased by $20,000 due to increased student participation. Additionally, $80,000 is included to cover increased costs for staff and payroll services. There has been a $40,000 increase in administrative costs, $10,000 of which goes toward legal fees.

The Transportation budget increased by approximately $13,000 to cover increased amounts in maintaining the District's fleet. In reviewing transportation needs, it will be necessary to come back to the Board in either October or November of 1998 to request purchase of additional busses for the 2000-01 school year.

Based on the proposed increases, the District is looking at an approximate tax rate of $1.81. This amount does not include the increase in teacher salaries. The District is proposing an average 4% increase for teachers. Also not included in the approximate is the additional three growth positions approved for the Primary School. Once these are added in, the District is looking at an approximate tax rate of $1.90. The goal of the District is to finalize the budget by July 30.

Mr. Mendoza reviewed priority positions to be considered. One position requested was that of an additional Technology Technician to maintain high expectations in the technology area. This addition would not require any additional funding. The Technology budget is currently $105,000.

There were ten other priority positions as follows: three bus drivers for additional routes; a seventh and eighth grade theater arts and choir teacher; an eighth grade math teacher; an assistant principal for middle school; a secretary for the Business Office; an aide for physical education at the Primary School for safety issues; a speech/English/Debate teacher at the High School and a Secretary for the Athletic Department. These priorities were based on what the Administrative Team agreed upon. There are other requested termed as "wish list" which are outlined in the proposed budget for information purposes.

At the May Board meeting, each principal will present to the Board, the process involved in putting their budget together along with the positions being requested and those that did not make the priority list.

Mr. Mendoza will explain the budget in more detail at the May Board meeting. The goal is to have a budget work session in May and then come back at the June meeting to allow other departments to make presentations. Final adoption is planned for July 30, 1998.

The proposed salary schedule was presented by Mr. Mendoza to two campuses. Input from these campuses indicated teachers would like to see a difference in salary for teachers with Masters and those with Bachelor degrees. Teachers with advanced degrees should receive additional compensation.

1.Discussion/Possible Approval of 1998-99 Teacher Salary Schedule/Stipends

The salary schedule that TASB developed last year was a two year proposal. The schedule has not changed much from last year. The proposal is to provide a general increase of $1,257. The cost associated with this increase would be approximately $300,000. An addition of approximately $25,000 overall was added to increase stipends. There may be an addition of two stipends with regard to the high school; overall, the stipend schedule does not change dramatically. The Board agreed to give the Administration some flexibility with the stipend schedule as it might require modification.

Pat Seiders moved to approve the 1998-99 Teacher Salary Schedule and Stipends, as presented, second by Debra Miller.

6 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Peterson, Figer, Heckmann)
0 - AGAINST
1 - ABSTAIN (Jasinski)MOTION CARRIED

C.Consideration of Resignations, Leave-of-Absences and/or Approval of New Hires
Administration recommended approval of the Personnel Report as presented.

Mike Figer moved to accept the resignations of Sue Benson, High School Science Teacher; Tom Davis, High School Math Teacher; Jan Campbell, Middle School Librarian; Shelley Franklin, Middle School Social Studies Teacher; Pam Jackson, Middle School Math Teacher; and approve the leave-of-absence for Barbara Schwartz, Intermediate School Teacher, second by Debra Miller.

7 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Peterson, Figer, Jasinski, Heckmann)
0 - AGAINST

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

D.Discussion/Possible Action on Personnel Director Position and Matters Related Thereto
Trustee Heckmann withdrew this item from the agenda.

VII.Closed Session
The Board did not enter into Closed Session.

VIII.The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Minutes adopted on May 21, 1998 and signed by Mike Figer, President and Patricia Seiders, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

Don Killough, Director of Superintendent Services for TASB, reviewed the process for conducting a superintendent search for the District. Basically, TASB would spend a couple of days in the District meeting with staff, business and community members to profile the ideal superintendent for DSISD.

It will be critical for the search to begin as soon as possible since it is the end of school and in order to receive input from teachers and staff, profile meetings would need to be held on May 14 and 15, 1998. Input from profile meetings would be used to develop a clear understanding of the best suitable candidate. TASB will do all of the advertising. Applications would be sent to and reviewed by TASB. Candidates would be narrowed to approximately twelve for the Board to review and the Board would narrow to approximately six to eight candidates for the first round of interviews. Two or three interviews would be conducted daily. Once candidates are narrowed to the top three candidates, one-per-night interviews would be scheduled for a weekend visit to include spouse and family.

The timeline is approximately three months from the day the candidate is hired. TASB is planning on a hire date of early August; therefore, the superintendent may not be on board until September or October of 1998.

Mr. Killough presented a contract to the Board for approval. The base fee for TASB to serve as Consultants for the Superintendent Search is $6,500 plus expenses (expenses include travel, printing and postage fees).

Debra Miller motioned to hire Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) to Serve as Consultant for the Superintendent Search, second by Lenny Jasinski.
6 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Figer, Jasinski, Heckmann)
0 - AGAINST

Norma Dale addressed the Board regarding postponing approval of the Gifted/Talented Waiver. Her concerns were that she wanted the Board to review recommendations from a consultant who had reviewed the Gifted/Talented program for the District. The report should be available in approximately three weeks and she asked the Board to consider postponing approval until results were received.
Mary Bob Kosub explained that the waiver is supported and recommended by the Primary School's Site-Based Team. There is a timeline on the waiver to be submitted, the deadline for submission has already passed; however, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) agreed to extend the deadline in order for the District to secure approval from the Board. If the report from the consultant indicates otherwise, even if the waiver is approved, the District does not have to go with the waiver. Mary Bob will provide information received from the consultant to the Board as soon as it is available.

Lenny Jasinski motioned to approve the Gifted/Talented Wavier for the 1998-99 School Year, second by Mike Figer.
6 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Figer, Jasinski, Heckmann)
0 - AGAINST

C. Consideration/Possible Action on Superintendent's Resignation

1. Consideration/Possible Action on Any New Hires/Other Resignations
Administration recommended approval of the personnel report, as presented.

Mike Figer motioned to accept the resignations of Tony Riehl, Superintendent; Dean Blair, Assistant Principal; and the hiring of Linda Clarke, Director of Curriculum, second by Lenny Jasinski.
6 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Figer, Jasinski, Heckmann)
0 - AGAINST

D. Review/Approve Civil and Sitework Bids for New Elementary Campus

Bids were opened on April 29th. Herndon-Stauch was not ready to make a presentation at this time. Mr. Mendoza requested authorization from the Board for the Facilities Committee to accept the bids for the Civil and Sitework for the New Elementary Campus as long as the bid was within the budget.

Debra Miller motioned to authorize the Facilities Committee to approve the civil and sitework bids for the New Elementary Campus, second by Lenny Jasinski.
6 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Figer, Jasinski, Heckmann)
0 - AGAINST

E. Discussion/Possible Approval of District Financial Commitment of Ongoing Maintenance Cost for Proposed Corporate Sponsored Tennis Courts

The Facilities Committee wants assurance from the Board that the District will maintain the courts if Corporate Sponsorship is provided. Exact cost for maintenance is not known at this time; however, items such as nets, lights, and grounds would be included. The Committee discussed the possibility of fundraisers for costs involved with resurfacing the courts approximately every eight to ten years instead of the District absorbing those costs.

Debra Miller motioned to approve the District's financial commitment of ongoing maintenance costs for the proposed corporate sponsored tennis courts, second by Mike Figer.
6 - FOR (Watkins, Seiders, Miller, Figer, Jasinski, Heckmann)
0 - AGAINST

II.Action/Report Items:

A. Meet with TASB Superintendent Search Services to Profile New Superintendent

TASB Representative, Don Killough, reviewed the superintendent search timeline with the Board. Modifications were made to the timeline and Mr. Killough agreed to provide the Board with a revised copy.

TASB anticipates at least 30 applicants for the position. Applicants will be narrowed to approximately 10-12 and then the Board will narrow that even further. The timeline includes a review date, July 6, 1998, come and go, from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. This review will provide the Board an opportunity to review the top 10-12 candidates selected by TASB, as well as all applications submitted. Following the review, on July 7, 1998 at 6:00 p.m., the Board meets to select the semi-finalists. Mr. Killough emphasized that the Board is who will actually be selecting the superintendent, TASB is acting strictly as an advisor. All meetings will be posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The identified timeline is attached and made part of these minutes.

Mr. Killough requested direction from Board as to the print-quality of the brochure. The Board agreed to go with the same style of brochure that was used in the last superintendent search. Additionally, the Board authorized TASB to print the final draft without further review by the Board.

At this time, the Board members profiled expectations of a superintendent for the Dripping Springs Independent School District.

TASB recommended the salary range remain near the current superintendent's salary.

IV.The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

Minutes adopted on June 18, 1998 and signed by Mike Figer, President and Patricia Seiders, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

II.Closed Session
The Board did not enter into Closed Session.

Newly elected Trustees, Olivia M. Weekley and Mike Figer, were sworn in by Justice of the Peace, Rex Baker. Tony Riehl indicated