I. The January 17, 2002 REGULAR MEETING of Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:00 PM by Mike Figer, President, who noted that 6 members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Lenny Olson, Richard Stark, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, John Moore, and Mike Figer. Absent: Eddie Oliver. Also present were Mary Ward, Mary Bob Kosub, Dwane Shropshire, Ron Hill, Donna Janssen, Mike Cave, Tyler Damron, Larry McGilvray, and Greg Jung.

I. The January 29, 2002 Budget Workshop Special Called meeting of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 9:08 AM by Mike Figer and declared a quorum present.  Members present were Figer, Olson, Dudley, Brock, Stark and Moore. Member absent: Eddie Oliver.  Also present Dwane Shropshire, Mary bob Kosub, Greg Jung, Tyler Damron, Paula Stiernberg, Donna Janssen, Mike Cave, Ron Hill, Chester Sparks, Ed Palmer, Kathy Leopold, Howard Ballard, Debby Theis, Debbie Higgs and Norma Dale.

III. Superintendent's Report: Mrs. Ward presented Superintendent's Report:

Primary School Benefit raised almost $20,000

Resignation of Commissioner Jim Nelson

Representation of DSISD at Midwinter Conference in form of presentation, recognition and participation

DEC notices are expected first week in February

February 4th notification of site visit for to DS Middle School  Blue Ribbon School Program

Performance Review planning meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 1st at 10: AM

Fourth budget workshop is scheduled for Thursday, January 31st

II. Budget Workshop #3:

• Dwane Shropshire prefaced the budget workshop with tax setting calendar which drives the schedule of budget and tax rate preparation.  Mrs. Ward followed with revised schedule of topics for discussion and conveyed the most serious discussion should be around budget management.
• Mrs. Ward led discussion regarding coordinator positions with input and comments from other administrators.  Positions were discussed in the following order:
• ESL Coordinators
• G.T. Coordinators
• Campus Technology Coordinators
• Instructional Facilitators

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:20 PM and reconvened at 1:20 PM.

• Tyler Damron and Paula Stiernberg made a presentation regarding block schedule at Dripping Springs Middle School.  They entertained Board questions and other administrators provided comment and impact perceptions.

IV. Closed Session - At 3:15pm, the Board entered Closed Session to discuss the following items:

A. Consultation with DSISD Legal Counsel Concerning Pending Litigation

B. Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters

Susie Dudley left the meeting at 3:45pm.

V. Open Session - The Board returned to Open Session at 3:52 PM and took the following action:

B.    Bill Brock made the motion, second by Olson, employ Stacy Frithiof as kindergarten teacher.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

VI. No announcements at this time.

VII. Meeting adjourned at 3:55 PM.

Minutes adopted on February 21, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                    Minutes, January 31, 2002                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

I. The January 31, 2002 Budget Workshop Special Called meeting of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order by Mike Figer at 9:05 AM declaring a quorum present.  Board members present: Mike Figer, Richard Stark, John Moore, & Susie Dudley.  Members absent: Lenny Olson, Eddie Oliver, and Bill Brock. Also Present: Howard Ballard, Ed Palmer, Kathy Leopold, Ron Hill, Larry McGilvray, Donna Janssen, Dwane Shropshire, Debbie Higgs, Mike Cave, Tyler Damron, Greg Jung, and Mary Ward.

III. Superintendent`s Report: Mrs. Ward presented superintendent's report:

• Capital Area Planning Request to place ozone detectors on the property of DSISD Primary School to monitor ozone during peak months of the year in the Austin area.
• Performance Review Planning Meeting, February 1, 2002 at 10:00 AM.

• Pay-to-Play:  Howard Ballard, Greg Jung and Tyler Damron presented and discussed what students were already contributing in costs of the program, letter jackets in extra-curricular, and "No-Cut" policy for Middle School athletes.
• Sub-Varsity Athletic Teams: Howard Ballard focused on per pupil expenditure.  Dissolved C Teams in Middle School two years ago.  B Teams have been eliminated at high school.  Only Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshmen remain in baseball and basketball but not other sports.  The only possible cuts are to cut back in number of tournaments without cutting specific programs limiting numbers of students early in the athletic program.
• Mr. Jung indicated that problems in other extracurricular areas are not the stipends but the necessity to fundraise to support programs.  That is typical in other schools as well.
• Technology Acquisition and Support: Kathy Leopold and Ed Palmer discussed roles and responsibilities of the Technology Coordinators, how the district has approached acquisition and support through grants and partnerships, and the effectiveness/necessity of technology in education.

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:20 PM and reconvened at 1:00PM.

• Class Size/Staff Patterns/Campus Allocations/Scheduling: Dwane Shropshire provided samples from other districts as a comparison for DSISD and information for setting DSISD standards.
•  Transportation: Larry McGilvray provided information on bus fleet analyzing age and condition of the fleet.  He discussed typical standards for replacement cycle and capacity requirements.
• Budget Management: Discussion of philosophy regarding degree of site-based management of the budget from line item board approval to block allocations for all campus requirements including salaries.  Consensus after receiving input from administrators was to establish standards and sites operate within those standards.  Administration is to develop three framework options for budget management.
•  Mrs. Ward presented final draft of the Interlocal Agreement with The City of Dripping Springs for Maintenance of the Sports Park.  Richard Stark made the motion, second by John Moore to approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Dripping Springs as presented.

IV. Closed Session - At 3:31 PM, the Board entered closed session for the purpose of the following items:

A. Consultation with DSISD Legal Counsel Concerning Pending Litigation

B. Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters

V. Open Session - the Board returned to open session at 3:34 PM no action taken.

V. No Announcements at this time.

VI. Meeting adjourned at 3:35 PM.

Minutes adopted on February 21, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                        Minutes, February 21, 2002                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

I. The February 21, 2002 REGULAR MEETING of Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:18 PM by Mike Figer, President, who noted that all members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Lenny Olson, Richard Stark, Eddie Oliver, Susie Dudley, John Moore, and Mike Figer. Also present were Mary Ward, Mary Bob Kosub, Dwane Shropshire, Ron Hill, Donna Janssen, Tyler Damron, Larry McGilvray, and Greg Jung. Bill Brock arrived at 5:25pm.

II. Workshop Session: At this time, the Board entered a workshop session to discuss the following item:

A. The Facility Committee has prepared a list for the Facility Advisory Task Force and Advisory for final review and comment.

The Board recessed at 6:30pm and returned to convened regular session at 7:11pm.

III. Superintendent`s Report: Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scout Troop 280, Leader-Mike Howard. Scouts: Josh Hill, 8th, Matt Hill, 6th, Isaac Ta, 8th, and Andrea Ta, 6th.

A. Awards and Recognition's:

• Scholastic Book Fairs presented the Dripping Springs Intermediate School with the first place award in the Scholastic Book Fairs' semi-annual Book Fair Wish List Contest.  The dripping Springs Intermediate Library was chosen from more than 5,000 schools in a multi-state region, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Schools participating in the contest sent photos to Scholastic Book Fairs of their Classroom Wish List display.  Teachers post their Wish Lists at the fairs, and shoppers are encouraged to purchase items off the lists for the school's classrooms.  The Dripping Springs Intermediate School won first place for its creative display, which featured a medieval castle theme.  The Dripping Springs Intermediate School will receive $2000 in free books from Scholastic Book Fairs for its award-winning entry. Gwen McLeod, the Dripping Springs Intermediate School's Librarian, organized the fair, which was an unprecedented success for the school.
• A report by officers of the DSHS National Art Honor Society, Chapter 1044 to the Board on Activities, Awards and Community Service performed by this organization of over 40 student members and the High School Visual Arts Department. March is Youth ART Month nation-wide and the group wanted to bring a focus to the school board and the community on the value of an art education and the leadership in their community. Also highlighting recent important successes of students: 9 students are advancing to State Visual Arts Scholastic Competition and 3 students works were selected to hang in the Youth Art Month Exhibit (Meeera Wagner, Joseph Devens and Sarah Sliz). The NAHS serves as the student leadership of our Visual Arts program. Presenters: Meera Wagner - President, Bailie Duncan, - Vice President, Jospeh Devens - Public Relations Officer. The art students will participate in over 12 student exhibits and competitions this school year and numerous service projects. "Art for Life" was a district - wide student art exhibit and fundraiser in memory of Micah Green organized by the National Art Honor Society of DSHS, Jan 25 - Feb 10th. A space was donated to the group in the community by Ed Duncan and students manned the show in the community for two weeks and three weekends. All aspects of this show were organized by these students. Proceeds of $2000.00 that was raised go to the Austin Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
B. Business Operations: Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, reported on the following:
• Budget Process.
• Texas School Lunch Week on March 4th through 8th.
• High School AP was awarded $12,100.
C. Human Resource and Learning: Mary Bob Kosub, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resource and Learning, reported on the following:
• Ron Hill reported on staffing and recruitment.
• Mary Bob Kosub reported on the testing schedules.
• Mrs. Kosub reported on the observation of new teachers throughout the district.
D. Campus Reports:
• Donna Janssen, Intermediate School Principal, reported on Intermediate School activities. Gwen McLeod, librarian, gave a presentation on library reform.
• Tyler Damron, Middle School Principal, introduced Patti Ayres and Robin Thurmond who shared with the board a credit card project, fraction quilt project and the fruit salad project for alternative ways of working with fractions and percentages.
E. Superintendent Report: Mary Ward, Superintendent, reported on the following:
• School Board Candidate Academy.
• Activities of the Select Committee on School Finance.
• Texas Performance Review Schedule.
• Zoning Change Public Hearings.
• Development Information.
• Middle School will have a site visit by Blue Ribbon Schools sometime in March or April.

IV. Public Forum: None at this time.

V. Action/Report Items:

A. Educational Foundation of Dripping Springs ISD Annual Report was deferred to the next board meeting.

B. Bill Brock made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to adopt the Election Order Notice and Resolution for the May 4, 2002 School Board Election with hours set at 8am to 6pm.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

C. Dwane Shropshire led discussion on Class Size Waiver for Kindergarten.  Following discussion, Richard Stark made the motion to approve a class size waiver and compliance plan for kindergarten. Second by John Moore.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

At this time, Mr. Figer read aloud, "All Board Members have completed and/or exceeded the required continuing education with the exception of Richard Stark who needs to complete 3 hours before May 4, 2002.

D. Dwane Shropshire led discussion on State Property Tax Board Values. On January 31st, 2001 the Comptroller released the results of this study indicated that the Comptroller did not agree with the locally appraised values and therefore assigned a taxable value much higher than determined by the Hays County Central Appraisal District.  The local tax roll value as reported to the Comptroller for the 2001 year was $1,032,348,067. The Comptroller has assigned a value of $1,114,599,237.  This difference of $82,251,170 could cause Dripping Springs ISD to not receive approximately $750,000 in state funding.  The District may protest the property value study.  This is done by completing a Statement of Value Claimed to be Correct which contains a list of specific changes requested and the reason each change makes the taxable value finding more accurate.  The appeal must be filed with the Comptroller's Office by March 12th.  In the past, Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P. has successfully represented the district in the appeal process.  Their fee for successfully reducing the preliminary state assigned values is 10% of the total amount of additional state aide received as a result of the appeal.  John Moore made the motion, second by Bill Brock to approve the Appeal of the State Property Tax Board Values for DSISD and designate Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P. to prepare and present the appeal.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

E. Ed Palmer led discussion on the Technology Infrastructure Fund (TIF) Grant Submission by Dripping Springs High School and Middle School.  Following discussion, Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the submission of the Technology Infrastructure Fund Grant as presented.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

F. Dwane Shropshire led discussion regarding the DSISD Local Investment Policy (CDA).  John Moore made the motion, second by Richard Stark to adopt the DSISD Local Investment Policy (CDA) as recommended.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

G. Greg Jung reported that Yvonne Kaatz stated that there would be no need to discuss an addendum to Cheerleading Constitution to differentiate the tryout requirements for boys and girls at this time.

H. Mr. Olson led the Facility Committee Report on the following items:

• Lenny Olson made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the makeup Facility Task Force and the charge as presented.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• Status of Dripping Springs Primary School, RFQ's have gone out.

I. Mr. Figer stated the Finance Committee has not met to report on activities.

VI. Eddie Oliver made the motion, second by Lenny Olson, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of FFAC Local Policy (part of item G).

A. Approve Minutes of the Meetings January 17, 2002; January 29, 2002; and January 31, 2002

B. Approve Monthly Tax/Financial Reports and Expenditures

C. Approve Investment Report

D. Approve Tax Refunds Over $500 (if submitted)

E. Approve Budget Amendments

F. Approve Any Leave-Of-Absences and/or New Personnel Contracts

G. TASB Local Policy Update 67: Second Reading

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

VII. Announcements - Mary Ward stated to the board that she will be updating the Board Planning Calendar and will have them out soon. Budget Workshop set for March 18th.

VIII. At this time, 9:18 PM, the board entered Closed Session to discuss the following item:

A. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending Litigation

B. Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters

C. Discussion of Superintendent's Contract

D. Discussion of Administrator Evaluations and Contracts

IX. The board returned to Open Session at 12:57am, February 22, 2002, and took action on the following items:

C. Lenny Olson made the motion to extend the Superintendent's contract as amended. Second by Bill Brock.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

D. Lenny Olson made the motion to approve Administrator's contracts as recommended.  Second by Eddie Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

X. Adjourned at 1:00 am, February 22, 2002.

Minutes re-adopted on January 16, 2003 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                        Minutes, March 18, 2002                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

I. The March  18, 2002 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:09 PM by Mike Figer, President, who noted that all members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Lenny Olson, Richard Stark, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, John Moore, and Mike Figer. Also present Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Mary Bob Kosub, Ron Hill, Greg Jung, Tyler Damron, Donna Janssen, Mike Cave, Debby Theis, Howard Ballard, Stuart Foreman, Rhonda Whitman, Norma Dale, and Charles Wood.

II. Lenny Olson provided a status report on the interviews of and selection for principal design services for Dripping Springs Primary School mold remediation/repair/renovation and drainage.  The Facility Committee will make a recommendation at the regular meeting of March 21st.

III. Budget Workshop #4 for 2002-2003 School Year:

• Ron Hill, Director of Personnel, presented proposed adjusted pay grades with financial impact of those adjustments.  Proposal will be part of final adoption of salary schedules later in the budget process.
• Mary Ward, Superintendent, gave the Board and administrators and overview of presentation by Dr. Ed Flathouse regarding most recent information of financial indicators for school districts in Texas.
• Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations,  provided early projects of state, local and federal revenues for 2002-2003 based on what is known as of this date.  These projections were based on student enrollment projections, estimates provided by the HCAD on preliminary property value increases, and state property tax board appeal.  All projections were from the most conservative perspective at this point in time.

IV. Superintendent's Report: Mary Ward discussed dates and times for the:

• Next budget workshop (May).
• Community Leaders Breakfast (May 10).
• Public Budget Forum (June 6).

V. Adjourned at 9:00 pm.

Minutes adopted on April 18, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                    Minutes, March 21, 2002                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

I. The March  21, 2002 REGULAR MEETING of Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:10 PM by Mike Figer, President, who noted that all members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Lenny Olson, Richard Stark, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, John Moore, and Mike Figer. Also present were Mary Ward, Mary Bob Kosub, Dwane Shropshire, Ron Hill, Donna Janssen, Tyler Damron, Greg Jung, Mike Cave, Lestant Flake, Sandy Gravenor, Gitta Grether-Sweeney, Debby Theis, Larry McGilvray, and Chester Sparks.

II. Workshop Session: At this time, the Board entered a workshop session to discuss the following item:

A. Employment and Personnel Process.

The Board recessed at 6:10 pm and convened regular session at 7:07pm.

III. Superintendent`s Report: Pledge of Allegiance was led by Primary School Kindergarten Daisies: Harley Cooper, Chandler Greenman, Audrey Dittmar, Emily Spelman and 1st grade Brownies: Lindsay Greenman, and Mackenzie Herron.

A. Awards and Recognition: None at this time.

B. Business Operations: Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, reported on the following:

• Budget process and the appeal of property value.
• Campus budget schedule.

C. Human Resource and Learning: Mary Bob Kosub, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resource and Learning, reported on the following:

• Ron Hill, Director of Personnel, reported on the new state health care plan.
• Mrs. Kosub reported on portrait of a graduate.
• Curriculum Writing.
• Spanish teacher, Shirley Johnson, was selected for and has accepted the Thirteenth Summer Institute of Spanish Language and Culture Scholarship provided by Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture, and Physical Education in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency. Mrs. Johnson's first choice is in Bilbao (home of the Guggenheim Museum) on the north coast of Spain at the Duesto University. The course-work is for 3-4 weeks during July with several courses in Spanish Language and Culture including some current teaching methodology in language other than English.
• Gifted and Talented Program.

D. Campus Reports:

• Mike Cave, Principal for the primary school, introduced Amy Kadlecek to the board.  Mrs. Kadlecek gave a brief overview of the spring screening and identification process for the Gifted and Talented Program. She explained that this winter was to have been the time for screening and identification of kindergarten students as they completed the final part of the phasing out of the K-2 identification waiver the district has had from T.E.A. Due to the mold situation they requested and received permission to postpone that process until now. Kindergarten students are being screened at this time, and will begin services at the end of April. Amy reviewed what services the G/T resource teachers have provided on the primary campus this year for grades 1-3, highlighting Mrs. Stellato's bimonthly lessons in all kindergarten and first grade classes and the portfolio products used in assessment. Amy talked about the number of children being served in the G/T Program on the primary campus and how many children are being screened for possible identification for next year.
• Greg Jung, Principal for the high school, invited the board to come see the One Act Play performance.  Mr. Jung reported on UIL District Academic meet in Del Valley and the status of the girl's basketball team.  Mr. Jung reported that Melody Davis was medaled at State Powerlifting.  DWI Awareness Program was held for juniors and seniors before spring break by community sponsor groups in an effort to lower the risk of accidents over the spring break period.  Mr. Jung reported that not one accident occurred during spring break involving alcohol.  Jung gave an update on the portfolio evaluations.

E. Superintendent Report: Mary Ward, Superintendent, reported on the following:

• School Board Elections.
• Activities of the Select Committee on School Finance.
• Texas School Performance Review Schedule.
• Celebration on the partnership with Zeecon and LCRA held March 27, 2002.
• Class size waiver for kindergarten was approved.
• Planning Calendar for School Board was handed out to board members.
• Sara Sliz, student at the high school, piece of artwork was selected to hang in the Governors Office. There will be a reception held at the capital honoring students from the DSHS National Art Honor Society.

 IV. Public Forum:

• Norma Dale, parent and community member, voiced her concerns and support for the middle school soccer program.
• Patrick Rose, former student of the Dripping Springs school district and community member, praised and showed his support for the Dripping Springs I.S.D., board members, teachers and community supporters in regards to the Texas School Performance Review.

V. Action/Report Items:

A. Mr. Jeff Goss, president of the Education Foundation, gave a presentation on the Educational Foundation of Dripping Springs ISD annual report and entertained questions.

B. Alex Dormont, community member and parent, gave a verbal presentation to request middle school soccer. After long discussion with the board and community supported the board decided to table this item for future discussion on other options to implement this program in the community.

At this time, Figer moved to item D.

D. Board members cast their votes for the Region XIII Education Service Center Board of Directors.

E. Mary Bob Kosub led discussion and entertained questions regarding the FFAC local policy. Following discussion, Eddie Oliver made the motion, second by Susie Dudley, to approve the DSISD Local Policy FFAC: Medical Services (Second Reading) with changes to the form and bring back to the board as information.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

At this time, Figer moved back to item C.

C. Lenny Olson made the motion to defer request by Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation to grant easement for water line relocation to the Facility Committee for further investigation and recommendation. Second by Eddie Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

F. Richard Stark made the motion to adopt the Textbook Committees recommendation for science textbooks. Second by Susie Dudley.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

G. Mr. Olson led the Facility Committee Report on the following items:
• Lenny Olson made the motion to award the contract to Reynolds, Schlattner, Chetter and Roll, Inc. for Principal Project Designer for Dripping Springs Primary School Mold Remediation/Repair and Related Services. Second by Richard Stark.

• First meeting for Facility Task Force to be held March 26,2002 at 6:30pm.
• Status of Dripping Springs Primary School.

H. Mr. Figer stated the Finance Committee has not met.

VI. John Moore made the motion, second by Lenny Olson, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:

A. Approve Minutes of the Meetings February 21, 2002.

B. Approve Monthly Tax/Financial Reports and Expenditures

C. Approve Investment Report

D. Approve Tax Refunds Over $500 (if submitted)

E. Approve Budget Amendments

F. Approve Any Leave-Of-Absences and/or New Personnel Contracts

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

VII. Announcements: Susie Dudley reminded the board of the PTA plant sale.

VIII. At this time, 10:20pm, the board entered Closed Session to discuss the following items:

A. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending Litigation

B. Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters

C. Discussion of Teacher and Certified Personnel Evaluations and Contracts

IX. The board returned to Open Session at 12:11 am, March 22, 2002 and took action on the following items:

C. Eddie Oliver made the motion to approve Teacher and Certified Personnel Contracts as recommended. Second by Bill Brock.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

X. Adjourned at 12:15 am, March 22, 2002.

Minutes adopted on April 18, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                        Minutes, April 2, 2002                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

I. The April 2, 2002 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:50 AM by Mike Figer, President, who noted that all members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Lenny Olson, Richard Stark, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, John Moore, and Mike Figer. Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Chester Sparks, and Joanne Cox (MGT of America arrived at 8:10 AM).

At this time Figer moved to item III.

III. Mrs. Ward made the following announcements:

• Blue Ribbon School Site Visit: School Board of Trustees and Superintendent Breakfast at 7:15am on April 9, 2002 at the Middle School Staff Lounge.
• Dr. Bill Moore of Bryan, Texas will be facilitating the Facility Advisory Task Force.
• DSHS One Act Play advances to Area competition.
• DSHS UIL Academic team won first place in District competition.

IV. At this time, 8:22 AM, the board recessed to relocate to Dripping Springs Intermediate School, Room 107 for the State Comptroller's Texas School Performance Review Entry.

V. Adjourned at 10:10 AM.

Minutes adopted on April 18, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                            Minutes, April 18, 2002                                                                DSISD Board of Trustees

Library DSHS

I. The April 18, 2002 REGULAR MEETING of Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:00 PM by Mike Figer, President, who noted that all members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Lenny Olson, Richard Stark, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, John Moore, and Mike Figer. Also present were Mary Ward, Mary Bob Kosub, Dwane Shropshire, Donna Janssen, Mike Cave, Debby Theis, Larry McGilvray, Chester Sparks, Norma Dale, Richard Roll.

II. Workshop Session: At this time, the Board entered a workshop session to discuss the following item:

• School District Financial Advisor - Financing repair of the Primary School: Dan Wegmiller.

The Board recessed at 6:50 pm and convened regular session at 7:20 pm.

III. Superintendent`s Report: Pledge of Allegiance was led by High School Lady Tigers Basketball Team.

A. Awards and Recognition: Mary Ward, Superintendent, presented the following:
• Lenny Olson read aloud a resolution in recognition of National Volunteer Week: April 21-27. Mary Ward handed out certificates and compasses to each representative of volunteers. Present to receive recognition were: Randy Foster for Tiger Athletic Booster, Laura and Jerry Bruton for Ag Booster, Cheyrl Stachura for Hi-Steppers Booster, Janie Botkin for Portfolio Assessment, Jeanne Ballard for High School PTA, Jennifer Benesh for Intermediate School PTA, Brenda Osbon and Norma Dale for Middle School PTA, Mike Cave (Gina Kufrovick was unable to attend) on behalf of the Primary School PTO, and Dave Swincher for DSYSA. Barbara Parks was unable to attend to represent the Band Booster.
• Mike Figer presented awards to the DSHS Lady Tiger Basketball Team. Pecos McDaniel and players presented medals to administrative staff in appreciation for support of the lady tiger basketball team. Medals were received by Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Greg Jung, Derrl (Doc) Ohnheiser, Howard Ballard, Coach Campbell, Coach Coward, and MBP Bobby Worden.
B. Business Operations: Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, reported on the following:
• Budget Process.
• Kathy Leopold, Technology Coordinator, reported on the technology plan.
C. Human Resource and Learning: Mary Bob Kosub, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resource and Learning, reported on the following:
• Staffing and recruitment.
• TAAS and SDAA testing. Greg Jung reported on the Exit-Level TAAS scores to the board.
D. Campus Reports:
• Donna Janssen, principal for the Intermediate School, reported on TAKS testing.
• Tyler Damron, principal for the Middle School, introduced teachers Nicole McCleary and Liz Wallen who shared their science project regarding Eggnaught. They invited board members to the air show on April 26th, 2002 from 9:00am to 12:15pm.

E. Superintendent Report: Mary Ward, Superintendent, reported on the following:

• Mary Ward updated the board on a parent request for Middle School Soccer.  Alex and Grace Dormont, and Dave Swincher were available for comment. (see attached summary)
• School board early voting began April 17 through April 30 from 8am to 6pm.  Canvass the votes on May 6, 2002 at 6pm in Superintendent's Office.
• Activities of the Select Committee on School Finance.
• Texas Performance Review Status- April 19th 9am, Joanne Salas will meet for exit interview.
• Student code of conduct was presented to the board in draft form for comments. A public forum will be held for public comment.  The final draft will come back to the board on May 16th.
• Board was invited to attend a TAKS awareness training.  Board credit would be received.

IV. Public Forum - None at this time.

V. Action/Report Items:

A. Lenny Olson made the motion to nominate Charles Wood, reporter for the Century News, the TASB Media Honor Roll.  Second by John Moore.  Mr. Figer read aloud a resolution placing Charles Wood in nomination for Media Honor Roll.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Lenny Olson made the motion to appoint Chester Sparks as the district integrated pest management coordinator. Second by Susie Dudley.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

C. Richard Stark made the motion to award bids for three new 77 passenger conventional school buses. Second by Eddie Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

D. Mr. Olson led the Facility Committee Report on the following items:

• Eddie Oliver made the motion to declare that an "Urgent Public Necessity" continues resulting from the mold contamination of the Dripping Springs Primary School for the purpose of taking the necessary action to protect the health and safety of students and staff and to expedite the reoccupation of the facility no later than August 1, 2002. Second by Bill Brock.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• Due to the fact that normal contracting methods for repairs would pose a delay that would prevent or substantially impair the timely conduct of classes in the Primary School, Lenny Olson made the motion to authorize and direct the superintendent, Mary Ward, to conduct an expedited procurement process that will shorten the normal procedures provided the process shall attempt to generate competition among several contractors and generally be fair. Second by Eddie Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• Lenny Olson made the motion to grant authority to the Facility Committee to select a general contractor for remediation/repair for the Dripping Springs Primary school. Second by Susie Dudley.  Next Facility Committee meeting will be held May 6th, the time is to be determined.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• Lenny Olson led discussion of Facility Task Force and process. Next meeting will be held April 23rd at 6:30pm in the High School Library.

E. Finance Committee Report:

• Mike Figer made the motion authorize the use of Maintenance Tax Notes as the Method of Funding of mold remediation, repair and renovation, and drainage projects on school campuses within the district including the Primary School. Second by John Moore.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

F. Eddie Oliver made the motion to renew with TASB for Worker's Compensation Insurance. Second by Bill Brock.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

VI. Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the addition of Addendum #1:

A. Approve Minutes of the Meetings on March 18, 2002, March 21, 2002, and April 2, 2002

B. Approve Monthly Tax/Financial Reports and Expenditures

C. Approve Investment Report

D. Approve Tax Refunds Over $500 (if submitted)

E. Approve Budget Amendments

F. Approve Any Leave-Of-Absences and/or New Personnel Contracts

G. Approve Bids for Athletic Supplies and Equipment

VII. Announcements: Special Called board meetings: April 25th, May 6th, May 14th, all at 6pm in the Superintendent's Office.

VIII. Adjourned at 9:38 pm.

Minutes adopted on May 16, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                        Minutes, April 25, 2002                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

Administration Building
Room 109

I. The April 25, 2002 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:30 PM by Mike Figer, President, who noted that 6 members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Richard Stark, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, John Moore, and Mike Figer. Lenny Olson arrived at 6:30 PM. Also present were Mary Ward, Mary Bob Kosub, Dwane Shropshire, Chester Sparks, Tim Kurpiewski, and Richard Roll.

At this time the board went to item III.

III. Closed Session: At 6:12PM, the Board entered a closed session for the purpose of a telephone consultation with the school district attorney.

IV. Open Session: The Board returned to open session at 7:05 PM and no action was taken at this time.

The board moved back to item II.

II. Action/Report Items:

C. Finance Committee Report:
1. Dwane Shropshire provided members with an updated information on debt service projects and timelines, cost to date for the Primary School project, costs of remodeling the 300 & 400 wings of the administration building, and projections for the asbestos abatement in the Primary School building.  Richard Roll provided costs estimates for the remaining remediation and reconstruction work.  (Bill Brock left at 8:13 PM.)  Members conducted extensive discussion of elements of the reconstruction project, total projected costs, impact on the tax rate with the use of Maintenance and Operations Tax Notes, and use of the fund balance for at least some portion of the project.  Susie Dudley made the motion to set the amount for the Maintenance and Operations Tax Notes for the mold remediation, repair and renovation, and drainage projects on school campuses including the Primary School at $5.2 million.  Second by Lenny Olson.

 FAVORED: Mike Figer, Susie Dudley, John Moore, Lenny Olson, Eddie Oliver.

1 OPPOSED: Richard Stark.

V. Announcements:

• Mr. Shropshire informed the Board that the paper appeal of the State Property Tax Board Study was basically unsuccessful and DSISD will be going to hearing on May 7th.
• Mrs. Ward reminded Board members of the TAKS Awareness training at Lake Travis ISD on Monday, June 10th and provided members with updated planning calendars for May and June.  She also asked how many of the members wanted to be registered for the TASB Summer Leadership Training in San Antonio this summer.

VI. Adjourned at 10:40 PM

Minutes adopted on May 16, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                            Minutes, May 6, 2002                                                                 DSISD Board of Trustees

Administration Building
Room 109

I.  The May 6, 2002 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:08 PM by Mike Figer, President, who noted that all members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Richard Stark, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, Lenny Olson, John Moore, and Mike Figer. Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, and Matt Burns of Walsh, Anderson et. al.

II. The Board went into closed session for the purpose of consultation with school district attorney, Matt Burns, regarding potential claim on the Dripping Springs Primary School at 6:10 PM.

III. Re-entered open session at 6:37 PM.

IV. Mrs. Ward explained to Board members that the election calendar does not allow canvassing votes before the third day nor later than the tenth day after an election.  Canvassing school board election results was rescheduled for Friday, May 10th at 9:00 AM in the Superintendent's office.

V. Announcements:

• TASB Summer Leadership Conference registration and course selections need to be made as soon as possible.
• Draft DSISD Technology Plans were provided with action needed on May 14th.
• TEA Texas Education News handout on TRS opinion of the impact of retire/rehire.
• Comptroller's Office "Statement" providing all school district tax rates.
• 4H Building lease expires in June 2002, and Facility Committee will renegotiate.  Administration recommends some changes.
• Reminder of Community Leader's Breakfast (May 10th, 7:00 AM, HS A200), Canvass votes (May 10th, 9:00 AM, Superintendent's Office), Board meeting (May 14th, 6:00 PM, Superintendent's Office), Regular Board meeting (May 16th, 7:00 PM, HS Library)
• Lenny Olson - Facility Committee interviewed two prospective general contractors (EBCO and Joeris) for remediation and repair of the Primary School and selected Joeris General Contractors of San Antonio.  He explained process and rationale for selection.  Joeris will begin its preparation for the work immediately and will actually begin inside the building as soon as asbestos abatement is complete.
• Board members expressed an interest in honoring Andy Smith and Dan Ott for their cooperation during the mold situation at the Board meeting on May 16th.
• Board requested update to community regarding progress on the Primary School.

VI. Adjourned at 7:16 PM.

Minutes adopted on May 16, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                                Minutes, May 10, 2002                                                                  DSISD Board of Trustees

Administration Building
Room 109

I. The May 10, 2002 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 9:10 AM by Mike Figer, President, who noted that four members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, John Moore, and Mike Figer.  Board members absent were: Eddie Oliver, Lenny Olson, and Richard Stark.  Also present was Mary Ward.

II. Board members examined board election documents and discussed the election with Mary Ward. Following discussion, Bill Brock made the motion to approve the election results and declare John Moore and Lenny Olson winners of the 2002 school board election. Second by Dudley.

III. Announcements: None at this time.

IV. Adjourned at 9:40 AM.

Minutes adopted on June 25, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                                Minutes, May 14, 2002                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

Administration Building
Superintendent's Office

I. The May 14, 2002 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:07 PM by Mike Figer, President, who noted that all members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Lenny Olson, Richard Stark, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, John Moore, and Mike Figer. Also present were Mary Ward, Mary Bob Kosub, Dwane Shropshire, Kathy Leopold, Dan Wegmiller of First Southwest Company, and Bill Flickinger of Willatt & Flickinger Attorney's at Law.

II. Action/Report Items:

A. Dan Wegmiller, First Southwest Company, led discussion on all Items Necessary in Connection with the Sale and Delivery of the District's $5,200,000 Limited Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2002 Including:

1. Lenny Olson made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Dripping Springs Independent School District Limited Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2002, and Approving and Authorizing Instruments and Procedures Related Thereto, as presented, and to authorize the District's bond counsel and financial advisor to make such changes as may be required by the Attorney General.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Following discussion, Bill Brock made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the DSISD Technology Plan.

C. Discussion of participating in the Texas STAR Program for qualifying portions of repair to Primary school.  Administration is to investigate what portion of work may be eligible.

At this time, Figer moved to item V.

V. Announcements:

• Three busses have arrived.
• Received the TIF grant for $175,000.00.
• Update on Primary school.
• Facility Committee's role in Primary school project.
• Revised school students.

III. At this time, 8:53pm, the board entered Closed Session to discuss the following item:

A. Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters.

IV. The board returned to Open Session at 9:00pm. No action taken.

VI. Adjourned at 9:05pm.

Minutes adopted on June 25, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                                Minutes, May 16, 2002                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

DSHS Library

I. The May 16, 2002 REGULAR MEETING of Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:20 PM for budget workshop by Lenny Olson, Vice President, who noted that 6 members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Lenny Olson, Richard Stark, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, and John Moore. Mike Figer arrived at 5:55pm. Also present were Mary Ward, Mary Bob Kosub, Dwane Shropshire, Ron Hill, Donna Janssen, Mike Cave, Greg Jung, Debby Theis, and Tyler Damron.

The Board recessed at 6:50pm and convened regular session at 7:08 pm.

II. Swearing in Elected Trustees: Jim Powers, County Judge, swore-in the re-elected trustees, John Moore and Lenny Olson.

III. Superintendent`s Report: Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Future Problem Solvers from the Intermediate School.

A. Awards and Recognition: Mary Ward, Superintendent, presented the following:

• Mike Figer presented certificates to the United Methodist Church Staff nominating dedicated them as Honorary Assistant Principals.
• Mary Ward recognized the Primary, Intermediate, and Middle school campuses awarded Title I Distinguished Schools.
• Mike Figer read aloud a letter from the State of Texas Office of the Governor Rick Perry that proclaimed May 5-11, 2002 as Teacher Appreciation Week.
• Mary Ward read aloud a letter presented to the Students of Texas from the State of Texas Office of the Governor Rick Perry.
• Mike Figer presented certificates honoring the Top 10 Graduating Seniors.
• Each board member presented certificates honoring all State qualifiers and winners.

The meeting recessed at 7:45pm to host a reception in honor of the re-elected trustees and the state qualifying students. The meeting resumed at 8:02pm.

B. Business Operations: Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, reported on the following:

• Budget Process.
• Update on the Primary School campus.

C. Human Resource and Learning: Mary Bob Kosub, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resource and Learning, reported on the following:

• Ron Hill, Director of Personnel, reported on staffing.
• Mrs. Kosub handed out the Summary Report for the 2002 TAAS Scores and entertained questions.

D. Campus Reports: Each campus presented a 2002-2003 Campus Improvement Plans to the board and entertained questions.

E. Superintendent Report: Mary Ward, Superintendent, reported on the following:

• Board members are to attend a TAKS training at Lake Travis, June 10, 2002 at 7:00PM.
• Baccalaureate ceremony: May 19, 2002 at 6:00PM in the high school.
• Graduation Day: May 25, 2002 at Southwest Texas State University.

IV. Public Forum: None at this time.

V. Action/Report Items:

A. Election of Board Officers for the 2002-2003 School Year:

1. Lenny Olson nominated Mike Figer as President, second by John Moore.

MOTION CARRIED (Figer abstained)

2. John Moore nominated Lenny Olson as Vice President, second by Susie Dudley.

MOTION CARRIED (Olson abstained)

3. Eddie Oliver nominated Susie Dudley as Secretary, second by Richard Stark.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Official meeting days and time will remain the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00PM.

C. Mary Bob Kosub and Ed Palmer provided handouts to the board of the acceptable use policy for information only at this time.  The board is to review and bring back to the table for the June meeting.

D. Following discussion, Bill Brock made the motion, second by Richard Stark to approve the revisions with amendments discussed to the student code of conduct.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

E. Richard Stark made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to adopt the 2002-2003 Teacher Salary schedule as presented.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

F. Mr. Olson led the Facility Committee Report on the following items:

•  Primary school project status: Work underway.
• Facility Advisory Task Force.  Next meeting held May 20, 2002 at 6:30PM.

G. Mike Figer had nothing to report at this time for the Finance Committee.

IV. Lenny Olson made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:

A. Approve Minutes for April 18, 2002; April 25, 2002; and May 6, 2002

B. Approve Monthly Tax/Financial Reports and Expenditures

C. Approve Investment Report

D. Approve Tax Refunds Over $500 (if submitted)

E. Approve Budget Amendments

F. Approve Any Leave-Of-Absences and/or New Personnel Contracts

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

V. Announcements: None at this time.

VI. At this time, 10:06pm, the board entered Closed Session to discuss the following items:

A. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending Litigation.

B. Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters.

VII. The board returned to Open Session at 11:21pm, No action taken.

VIII. Adjourned at 11:23pm.

Minutes adopted on June 25, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                            Minutes, May 23, 2002                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

I. The May 23, 2002 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:43 PM by Mike Figer, President, who noted that 6 members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Bill Brock, Lenny Olson, Susie Dudley, Richard Stark, John Moore, and Mike Figer.  Board member absent: Eddie Oliver.  Also present: Mary Ward, Mike Cave, Tyler Damron, Mary Bob Kosub, Ron Hill, Dwane Shropshire, and Tim Kurpiewski.

The Board moved to item V.

V. The board entered into a Closed Session to discuss the following item:

A. Contract recommendations.

VI. The board returned to Open Session and took the following action:

A. Following discussion, Stark made the motion to approve contract recommendations as presented.  Second by Brock.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Board moved back to item II.

II. Action/Report Item:

A. Following discussion, Olson made the motion to change the date for the regular school board meeting from June 20, 2002 to June 25, 2002 at the same time and same location.  Second by Dudley.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

III. Superintendent's Report: Mrs. Ward made the following announcements:

• Reviewed and modified proposed agenda setting schedule.
• Reminded members of arrangements for graduation.
• Provided copy of invitation to the June 6th public forum and explained how information was being publicized.
• TASB Summer Leadership registration has been completed.
• Project meeting for repair of the Primary School is scheduled for Friday, May 24th at 3:00 PM.
• Funeral arrangements for Joshua Cavasos.

II. Action/Report Item:

B. Board conducted Budget Workshop #5 discussing projected revenues, expenditures and potential cuts.  Set next workshop date of June 4 at 6:30 PM in the Conference Room of the Administration Building.

IV. Announcements: None at this time.

VII. Adjourned at 10:35 PM.

Minutes adopted on June 25, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                                Minutes, June 4, 2002                                                                 DSISD Board of Trustees

I. The June 4, 2002 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:40pm by Lenny Olson, Vice President, who noted that 5 members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Lenny Olson, Richard Stark, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, and Susie Dudley. Absent: John Moore and Mike Figer. Also present were: Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Mary Bob Kosub, Ron Hill, Larry McGilvray, Greg Jung, Tyler Damron, Donna Janssen, Mike Cave, and Howard Ballard.

II. Action/Report Items:

A. Mrs. Ward presented and discussed participating in the School Resource Officer Grant Application with Hays County Sheriff's Department.  Following discussion and questions to campus principals, Stark made the motion to approve participation in the grant application for a second School Resource Officer with the Hays County Sheriff's Department.  Second by Brock.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Mrs. Ward presented the Memorandum of Understanding for the Hays County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program and discussed DSISD obligation as a non-member school district in the program.  Following discussion, Dudley made the motion to approve participation in the Hays County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program per the Memorandum of Understanding.  Second by Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

At this time the board move to item III.

III. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT:

• Distributed agenda setting schedules for 2002-2003
• Provided article on mold in an Edinburg ISD high school
• Requested to know who intends to participate in the TASA/TASB State Convention
• Reminded members of schedule for TASB Summer Leadership Conference
• Provided information on TASB Starting Points for Contractual/Noncontractual  Policy Update and requested first reading on June 11 and second reading on June 25
• Provided copies of letters to the editors in local papers from Laura Foss and Peter Stern
• Requested Facility Committee to conduct negotiations for renewal of lease on the FFA building to 4H organization
• Provided information on status of Primary School repair
• Asked Dwane Shropshire to provide update of modification to special education classroom at the high school
• Updated Board on status of Sportsplex Road improvement
• Reminded members of important dates through the remainder of June

At this time the board moved back to item II. C.

II. Action/Report Item:

C. Budget Workshop #6:

• Lenny Olson and Mary Ward reviewed purpose of this workshop as being to determine what tax rate in which members had a comfort so that administration could then determine how deep cuts need to go.  Administration would come back then on June 11 and inform board members of cuts.
• Dwane Shropshire provided 2002-2003 Preliminary Tax Rate Computation.
• Dwane Shropshire provided and discussed 2002-2003 Tax Rate Comparison indicating scenarios of a range of tax rates and a range of home values.
• Board members discussed the budget considerations with most of the discussion centering around salaries for DSISD employees.
• Board members and administration discussed what should be included in the Public Budget Forum scheduled for June 6, 2002 at 7:00 PM in the High School Cafeteria.

IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Olson indicated to Board members that two of the school district representatives to the Parks Commission are unable to continue their positions (Rex Miller and Bill Hubbard) and asked for suggestions for replacements.  Naming replacements will be an agenda item on June 25 meeting agenda.

V. At this time, 10:15pm, the board entered Closed Session to discuss the following item:

A. Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters.

VI. The board re-entered Open Session at 10:41pm and took the following action:

A. Brock made the motion to approve personnel contracts as recommended.  Second by Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

VII. Adjourned at 10:43pm.

Minutes adopted on June 25, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                                Minutes, June 6, 2002                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

DSHS Cafeteria

I. The June 6, 2002 PUBLIC BUDGET FORUM SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:05pm by Mike Figer, President, who noted that all members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Mike Figer, Lenny Olson, Richard Stark, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, and John Moore. Also in attendance were 39 members of the school administration, parents, and community members (list attached).

II. PUBLIC FORUM: 2002-2003 School District Budget Preparation

• Mr. Figer introduced Mrs. Ward, school superintendent.  Mrs. Ward and Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations, presented a power point presentation providing information on school funding and preparation of the 2002-2003 DSISD Budget (filed).  The focus of the presentation was the impact of increasing property values and the Comptroller's Property Tax Board Division Study is having on available revenues and the impact the loss in revenues has on programs and the tax rate.

III. At approximately 7:45pm, Board members and administrations responded to questions and took comments from members of the audience.

IV. The forum adjourned at 8:45pm.

Minutes adopted on June 25, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                            Minutes, June 11, 2002                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

I. The June 11, 2002 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:42 PM by Mike Figer, President, who noted that 5 members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Lenny Olson, Eddie Oliver, Susie Dudley, John Moore, and Mike Figer. Bill Brock arrived at 6:53pm. Absent: Richard Stark. Also present were Mary Ward, Mary Bob Kosub, Dwane Shropshire, Ron Hill, Howard Ballard, Donna Janssen, Greg Jung, Mike Cave, and Tyler Damron.

II. Action/Report Items:

A. Ron Hill presented proposed revisions to Contractual/Non-contractual Employment Policies DC(Local), DCB(Local), DCD(Local) and DCE(Local).  Following discussion, John Moore made the motion to adopt revisions to the DC(Local), DCB(Local), DCD(Local) and DCE(Local) as recommended on first reading.  Second by Dudley.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Dwane Shropshire presented bid tabulations (filed) for High School Special Education facility modifications.  Following discussion, Lenny Olson made the motion to award the bids and two alternates to D.L. Bandy Constructors.  Second by Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

III. Superintendent's Report: Mrs. Ward made the following announcements:

• Arrangements for TASB Leadership Conference arrangements
• School Board Advocacy Network applications distributed
• TABC mediation canceled in lieu of hearing on the Stone Mountain Application for private club license
• Region XIII will be sending a school finance expert to speak at the Dripping Springs Chamber Forum.  The focus of that presentation is the financial impact of off premise liquor sales for a school district.
• Board member comments on the Region XIII TAKS Awareness training provided at Lake Travis ISD on 6.10.02
• Update on Facility Advisory Task Force activities
• Update on status of the TSPR process
• Update on status of Dripping Springs Primary School

II. Action/Report Items:

C. BUDGET WORKSHOP # 7:

• Dwane Shropshire updated local and state revenue projections based on preliminary certified taxable value from Hays County Appraisal District
• Administration reviewed proposed expenditures by function levels
• Administration discussed cuts being made to campus and department budgets
• Board discussed providing a 1.5% salary increase to staff and well as setting the starting teacher salary at $31,000
• Board reviewed potential tax impact based on the proposed budget
• Board reviewed  the Proposed Budget and Tax Rate Notice for publication
• Public budget hearing is set for Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 PM in the High School Library

IV. Announcements: None at this time.

V. At this time, 10:22pm, the board entered Closed Session to discuss the following item:

A. Consultation with School District Attorney Regarding Pending Litigation

B. Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters

VI. The board returned to Open Session at 10:35pm.

B. Eddie Oliver made the motion to approve contract's as recommended.  Second by John Moore.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

VII. Adjourned at 10:38pm.

Minutes adopted on June 25, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                        Minutes, June 25, 2002                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

I. The June 25, 2002 REGULAR BOARD MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at  5:12 pm by Mike Figer, President, who noted that all members were present thus making a quorum for workshop.  Board members present were: Mike Figer, Lenny Olson, Richard Stark, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, and John Moore..  Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Larry McGilvray, and Debby Theis.

II. Workshop Session: At this time, the Board entered a workshop session to discuss the following item:

A. TASB Summer Leadership Conference Follow-up.

The Board recessed at 6:25 pm for 2002-2003 Budget Hearing and reconvened regular session at 7:52 pm.  All Board members present.  Also present:  Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Mary Bob Kosub, Ron Hill, Larry McGilvray, Donna Janssen, Tyler Damron, Mike Cave, Debby Theis, Howard Ballard, Stuart Foreman, Rhonda Whitman, Ed Palmer, Kathy Leopold, Chester Sparks, Charles Wood, Dan Wegmiller, Bill Moore (Facilitator of the Facility Advisory Task Force),  and five representatives of the Facility Advisory Task Force.

III.  Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Board member Richard Stark.

Mike Figer moved two action items up in the agenda to facilitate participation.

V. Action/Report Items:

A. Dwane Shropshire provided a brief synopsis of the preparation of the budget and the budget hearing participation.  Richard Stark commended Dwane Shropshire and administration for the work on the budget recognizing the difficulty of all the issues involve.  Mike Figer expressed particular appreciation to Dwane Shropshire for his conscientious efforts and dedication in the process.  Mary Ward expressed appreciation to all of the administrators that worked together coming to conscensus on the many difficult issues.  Lenny Olson made the motion, seconded by Bill Brock, to adopt the Dripping Springs ISD 2002-2003 operating budget by fund and function as presented.  (filed)

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

F. Facility Committee Report:

Lenny Olson introduced Bill Moore, Facilitator of the Dripping Springs ISD Facility Advisory Task Force and asked members of the Task Force to stand.  Board members expressed their appreciation for the service and commitment of members of this group.  Bill Moore provided copies of the Preliminary Facility Advisory Task Force Report (filed).  He then summarized participation, process, exhibits, recommendations at this time, and subsequent actions.  Once school starts in August, the growth projections will be confirmed, several public hearings will be held on the recommendations, the task force will meet again the modify or confirm their report, and make a final report to the Board in late September or early October.  Following several comments by Mr. Moore, board members and other administrators, Eddie Oliver made the motion, seconded by Olson, to accept the Facility Advisory Task Force Preliminary Report.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Mr. Figer resumed the order of the agenda.

III. Superindentent's Reports:

A. Business Operations: Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, reported on the following:

• Summer Projects.
• Proposal from the Capital Area Council of Governments to place an air quality monitoring unit on the Primary School property will be referred to the Facility Committee.

B. Human Resource and Learning: Mary Bob Kosub, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resource and Learning, reported on the following:

• Ron Hill, Director of Personnel, reported on staffing.
• Ron Hill presented the Personnel Handbook.
• Debby Theis reported an enrollment of almost 900 for Community Education summer camps.
• Mary Bob Kosub described Title I Application Process.
• Mary Bob Kosub provided Curriculum Development Update.
• Mary Bob Kosub announced the grant from the San Marcos Civic Foundation to send two primary school reading specialists to be trained in the Scottish Rite Dyslexia program.

C. Campus Reports: Principal's from each campus presented campus handbooks for 2002-2003.  Stuart Foreman presented the handbook for DSHS.  John Moore expressed the concern that the Board should be approving at least some things that are in the handbooks.  Mrs. Ward quoted current policy that the Board reviews handbooks, and that if the Board wanted to do otherwise, the policy should be reviewed by the Board and modified.  The Board will discuss this as a future agenda item.

D. Superintendent's Office: Mrs. Ward made the following announcements:

• TSPR Process.
• Legislative Issues:  Attempting to set a meeting with Senator Wentworth as a new senator for Hays County.
• Update on Sportsplex Drive:  Will need future recommitment to the project.
• Gubenatorial reception for Sarah Sliz as contributing artist in the Capitol.
• Reminded members of need to schedule teambuilding activity and registration for TASB state conference.
• Referred the following items to the Facility Committee.
• Energy Management.
• Lease of Old Administration Building to Hays County.
• Lease of  the FFA Building to 4H.
• Provided handouts on:
• TASB Board of Trustees Candidate.
• School Bus Safety article.
• Fiscal Notes & Statement.
• Retired Teachers and Administrators Association statements on the retire/rehire impact on TRS.
• Commissioner congratulations letter on DSMS being named a National Blue Ribbon School.
• Accountability Data Tables.

IV. Public Forum: None at this time.

V. Action/Report Items:

B.  Lenny Olson made the motion to adopt a Salary Schedule for 2002-2003 school year. Second by Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

C. Following discussion and questions regarding the state calculation for maximum tuition for transfer students.  Eddie Oliver made the motion to set the 2002-2003 Annual Student Transfer Tuition Rate at $698 per year. Second by Moore.  Mrs. Ward reminded members that DSISD policy does not allow transfers unless there is a house under contract for purchase or construction within the boundaries of the District and then only for a limited time.  At this time there is only about five students paying tuition under the policy.  The low tuition rate would not be an issue in attracting transfers to the District.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

D. Following presentation by Mr. Shropshire and Larry McGilvray regarding purchasing two busses before the end of the budget year, Richard Stark made the motion to award bids for two 77- Passenger Conventional School Buses to Longhorn Bus Sales and to ATC-Thomas Built Buses. Second by Dudley.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

E. Dwane Shropshire, Kathy Leopold and Ed Palmer presented the proposal for student and financial software and services.  The District currently uses Region 13 services which is no longer meeting the needs of the District.  RFP's were released and five companies responded.  Following analysis of the services which included the prerequisite that the conversion be budget neutral, it was recommended that the District change software and services.  Bill Brock made the motion to award bids for a Student Information and Financial System Software and Services to Skyward. Second by Dudley.  Board expressed appreciation for the expanded capacity of this system which will eventually allow parent access to certain student data.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

F. Mr. Olson led the Facility Committee Report on the following items:

• One nomination will be made for a Dripping Springs Parks Commission position with the second delayed until the next meeting.  Lenny Olson made the motion to appoint Wayne Burkland to the Dripping Springs Parks Commission.  Second by Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• Energy Conservation Measures investigation needs to resume.
• Primary School Remediation/Repair Project status.
• Need to schedule meeting of Facility Committee in mid to late July.

G. Mike Figer had nothing to report at this time for the Finance Committee.

VI. Lenny Olson made the motion, second by Oliver, to approve the Consent Agenda with amendments to personnel contracts as presented:

A. Approve Minutes of the Meetings of May 10th, 14th, 16th, 23rd, June 4th, 6th, and June 11, 2002.

B. Approve Monthly Tax/Financial Reports and Expenditures

C. Approve Investment Report

D. Approve Tax Refunds Over $500 (if submitted)

E. Approve Budget Amendments

F. Approve Any Leave-Of-Absences and/or New Personnel Contracts

G. Adopt DC(Local), DCB(Local), DCD(Local) and DCE(Local) on Second Reading

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

VII. Announcements: None at this time.

VIII. Closed Session:  No need for closed session

IX. Adjourned at 11:40 PM.

Minutes adopted on July 18, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                                Minutes, June 25, 2002                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

I. The June 25, 2002 PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:35pm by Mike Figer, President, who noted that all members were present thus making a quorum.  Board members present were: Mike Figer, Lenny Olson, Richard Stark, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, and John Moore. Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Mary Bob Kosub, Ron Hill, Larry McGilvray, Donna Janssen, Tyler Damron, Mike Cave, Debby Theis, Rhonda Whitman, Howard Ballard, Ed Palmer, Kathy Leopold, Chester Sparks, Ron Hill, Charles Wood, and 24 members of the community.

II. PUBLIC HEARING on 2002-2003 Budget:

• Dwane Shropshire presented a power point presentation on the 2002-2003 budget followed by questions from the audience and comments by the board and administration.  Questions and/or comments were made by Ed Billingsley, Marshall Jennings, John Adams and Peter Stern.

III. Adjourned at 7:40pm.

Minutes adopted on August 15, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                                Minutes, July 18, 2002                                                             DSISD Board of Trustees

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I. The July 18, 2002 REGULAR BOARD MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:17pm by Mike Figer, President, who noted that 5 members were present thus making a quorum for workshop.  Board members present were: Mike Figer, Lenny Olson, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, and Susie Dudley. Absent were John Moore and Richard Stark.  Also present were Mary Ward, Greg Jung, and Larry McGilvray.

II. Workshop Session: At this time, the Board entered a workshop session to discuss the following item:

A. TASB Summer Leadership Conference Follow-up.

The Board recessed at 6:50pm from workshop session and reconvened regular session at 7:03pm.  Members present: Mike Figer, Lenny Olson, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, and Susie Dudley. John Moore arrived at 7pm and Richard Stark arrived at 7:10pm.  Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Mary Bob Kosub, Chester Sparks, Larry McGilvray, Howard Ballard, Greg Jung, Donna Janssen, Ron Hill, Debby Theis, Norma Dale, Tyler Damron, Mike Cave, Charles Wood.

III. Pledge of Allegiance was led by John Moore.

A. Business Operations: Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, reported on the following:

• Tax Rate Process.
• Upcoming Bidding.
• Shared letter with board from Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott recommending to amend contract to place a maximum not to exceed $30,000 of property value. Administration will review and bring back to board with recommendations.
• Skyward software conversion.

B. Human Resource and Learning: Mary Bob Kosub, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resource and Learning, reported on the following:

• Ron Hill, Director of Personnel, reported on staffing. Mr. Hill provided a vacancy report handout.
• Curriculum Documents.
• Food Service position.

C. Campus Reports: Greg Jung, High School Principal and Tyler Damron, Middle School Principal presented campus reports.

D. Superintendent's Report: Mrs. Ward made the following announcements:

• Accountability 2003 and Beyond.
• TSPR report expected to receive in August.
• Legislative Issues: Meeting with Senator Jeff Wentworth.
• Teambuilding and TAC Training will be set at August meeting.
• Superintendent's Formative Evaluation set for 5:00pm, August 15th.
• Tax attorney error in 25 accounts reported delinquent. Tax attorney contacted accounts. District will follow up with a letter.
• Administrative retreat will be held July 25, 2002. Agenda: Program Evaluation Model.
• 42nd Annual TASA/TASB Convention.
• Convocation August 16, 2002.  Topic: Customer Service.  Speaker: Link Fuller.

IV. Public Forum: None at this time.

V. Action/Report Items:

A. Lenny Olson made the motion to award bids to Flatt Stationers in the amount of $28,787.25 for copy paper.  Second by Eddie Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. John Moore made the motion to re-encumber of outstanding purchase orders. Second by Susie Dudley.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

C. Board members discussed whom to chose to endorse candidates for the Region 13 TASB Board of Directors Seat. Susie Dudley made the motion to endorse Christie Pogue as a candidate for the Region 13 TASB Board of Directors seat. Second by Eddie Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

D. Lenny Olson reported on Facility Committee.

1. At this time the facility committee will not appoint a DSISD representative to the Dripping Springs Parks Commission.

2. Lenny Olson made the motion to approve a lease of site for Air Quality and Ozone Monitoring with Capital Area Planning Council.  Second by Eddie Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. At this time the board takes not action to approve a lease with 4-H for the FFA Building. It will be placed on the August meeting.

4. Lenny Olson made the motion to approve a lease with Hays County for the Administration Building on Old Fitzhugh Road.  Second by Eddie Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Richard Stark led discussion of the primary school remediation/repair project.

6. Lenny Olson made the motion to allow administration to arrange an energy audit with S.E.C.O. Contractors. Second by Bill Brock.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Lenny Olson made the motion to approve the Athletic Booster Club's request for the concession stand indoor and outdoor modifications and to allow the Facility Committee to write up an agreement to bring back to the board.  Second by Eddie Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8. Lenny Olson made the motion to take the Athletic Booster Club's proposal on lights at the baseball field to the Parks Commission for approval.  Second by Eddie Oliver.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

E. Mike Figer had nothing to report at this time for the Finance Committee.

VI. Eddie Oliver made the motion, second by Susie Dudley, to approve the Consent Agenda with amendments to personnel contracts as presented:

A. Approve Minutes of the Meetings of June 25, 2002

B. Approve Monthly Tax/Financial Reports and Expenditures

C. Approve Investment Report

D. Approve Tax Refunds Over $500 (if submitted)

E. Approve Budget Amendments

F. Approve Any Leave-Of-Absences and/or New Personnel Contracts

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

VII. Announcements: None at this time.

The board recessed at 9:22pm.

VIII. At this time, 9:25pm, the board entered Closed Sessionto discuss the following items:

• Board of Trustees of DSISD v. Ryan-O Excavating, Inc., et al. v. Dobbs Tennis Courts, Inc.
• Attorney opinion on pursuit of Mold claim of the Primary School.
• Attorney opinion on CPTD lawsuit.
• Status on suit against DSISD and QIA.
• Community Education Director position.

IX. The board returned to Open Session at 10:00pm, with no action taken.

X. Adjourned at 10:01 PM.

Minutes adopted on August 15, 2002 by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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                                Minutes, July 31, 2002