I.     The January 16, 2003 REGULAR BOARD MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:20 pm by Mike Figer, President, who noted that a quorum was present for a workshop.  Board members present were: Mike Figer, Lenny Olson, John Moore, Bill Brock, Eddie Oliver, Susie Dudley, and Richard Stark. Also present: Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Representatives of Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott: Carla Pope Osborne, John Banks, and Sandy Griffin.

II. The Board entered a Closed Session to discuss the following items:

• Consulted with school district attorney regarding lawsuit against the State Comptroller to obtain local values.
• Superintendent evaluation.

III. Superintendent’s Report: Pledge of Allegiance was led by Eagle Scout, Jonathan Sanchez, student of the Intermediate school.

A. Awards and Recognition:
• Donna Janssen, Principal of the Intermediate School presented a certificate to Jonathan Sanchez' in recognition of the covered pavilion project at the Dripping Springs Intermediate School to satisfy Eagle Scout requirements.
• In recognition of School Board Recognition Month Mrs. Ward presented a certificate and a tiger plate on a plate stand as a token of her appreciation to each board member. Principals from each campus dedicated library books to each board member.
B. Business Operations: Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, reported on the following:
• Budget workshop on January 23, 2003
• Compensatory Education Audit.
• On January 31, 2003 the State Comptrollers office will be releasing the 2002 property values study.
• Bank depository bid options.
• Skyward program for Food Service.
C. Human Resource and Learning: Mary Bob Kosub, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resource and Learning, reported on the following:
• TAKS Field Testing.
• TAKS Writing Testing.
• SDAA Field Testing.
• Social Studies Textbook Committee.
• DWEIC Calendar Development.
• Ron Hill reported on Staff Development.
D. Superintendent's Office: Mrs. Ward made the following announcements:
• Legislation update.
• LCRA grant preparation.
• Campus Walkthroughs.
• Board Notebooks.
• Preparation of the March agenda packets.
• Red Cross Agreements.
• Property Development Status.
• Job inventory study for Hays/Blanco Special Education Co-op staff and DSISD Administration.
• Three positions available for the Board of Directors at the Education Service Center.

1. John Adams discussed School Finance.
2. Marilyn Wright, parent, spoke in support of the cheerleading program.
3. Rachel Foreman, English student, spoke in support of Mrs. Kaatz as an English teacher.
4. Lindsey Maund, former cheerleader, spoke in support of Yvonne Kaatz.
5. Scarlett Wright, student, spoke in support of Mrs. Kaatz.
6. Rex G. Baker III, parent, stated his daughter did not go back to cheerleading due to back injury not due to Mrs. Kaatz.
7. Mary Blanck, parent of ex-cheerleader, stated her daughter did not go back to cheerleading due to Choir not due to Kaatz.
8. Lindsey Blanck, student, stated she and her three classmates did not to return to cheerleading for reasons other than Mrs. Kaatz.
9. Cheryl DeLacretaz, English teacher, spoke of Mrs. Kaatz dedication to her students as an English teacher.
10. Holly Armstrong, cheerleader, spoke of in support of Kaatz.
11. Mendy Beatty, teacher, spoke in support of Mrs. Kaatz as a sponsor.
12. Judy Gardner, teacher, spoke on behalf of faculty and her own students and spoke of the importance keeping good teachers.

V. Action/Report Items as follows:

A. Following discussion, Richard Stark made the motion, second by John Moore to accept the Conveyance Agreement with MAK Foster Ranch, L.P. (Belterra).
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Following discussion, Eddie Oliver made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to approve the procedures 1 through 10, and 17 of the procedure list of the Board Operating Procedures not to include the policies 31, 32, 33.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C. Following final review of the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument, Lenny Olson made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to adopt the revised Superintendent Evaluation Instrument as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
D. Mr. Shropshire presented information on the La Porte Medicare Administration Claims (MAC) Consortium. Following discussion, Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Bill Brock to extend the La Porte Medicare Administration Claims (MAC) Consortium agreement for 4 years for Dripping Springs ISD.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. Following discussion, Bill Brock made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to approve participation in the La Porte Medicare Administration Claims (MAC) Consortium agreement for the Hays-Blanco Special Education Cooperative.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
F. Following discussion, Bill Brock made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the annual contract with the Hays County Election Clerk to conduct DSISD School Board Election for 2003.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
G. Following discussion, Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Richard Stark to adopt the resolution in support of Legislative action on School Finance Reform.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
H. Mrs. Ward gave an explanation of changes to the board meeting minutes for February 21, 2002. Following discussion, Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Richard Stark to approve the revised minutes for the meeting of February 21, 2002 to replace the wording….exception of item G: TASB Local Policy Update 67: Second Reading with the wording….exception of FFAC Local Policy (part of item G).
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
I. Greg Jung, Yvonne Kaatz, and Robin Thurmond presented changes to the Dripping Springs Cheerleader Constitution and entertained questions and concerns.

J. Mary Ward and Greg Jung led discussion regarding the DSISD Policy FMG (Local): Out of State Travel.

K. Facility Committee Report:

1. Following discussion, Lenny Olson made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to authorize the Facility Committee to negotiate with the City of Drippings Springs in the feasibility study for irrigation of the athletic fields at Sports Park.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Mr. Olson stated that the committee has not met again on energy management measures.
3. Following discussion, Mr. Olson made the motion, second by John Moore to appoint Bill Brock as the new member and Richard Stark as chairman for the Facility Committee.
6 votes in favor
1 abstained (Bill Brock)
MOTION CARRIED
L. Finance Committee Report:
1. Dwane Shropshire led discussion of the independent financial auditing services.  Freemon, Shapard and Story will perform the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003.

A. Approve Minutes of the Meetings of December 10, 2002 and December 12, 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

VIII.  At this time,  10:34pm, the board entered Closed Session to discuss the following items:

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

A. Richard Stark made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to extend the Superintendent's Contract through June 30, 2006.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Bill Brock made the motion, second by Lenny Olson to accept the settlement offer from the State Comptroller in the lawsuit for local values.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Minutes adopted on February 20, 2003 and signed by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I. The January 23, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:50 PM by Susie Dudley, Board Secretary, who noted a quorum present with members Dudley, Oliver, Brock, Stark, and Moore in attendance.  Absent: Figer and Olson (Olson arrived at 7:15 PM).  Also present: Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Mary Bob Kosub, Tyler Damron, Donna Janssen, Greg Jung, Chester Sparks, Norma Dale, and Tim Kurpiewski.

II. Workshop Session:

A. Susie Dudley turned the meeting over to Mary Ward and Dwane Shropshire for Budget Workshop #2.  Dwane Shropshire discussed enrollment history.  Mary Ward discussed the large subdivisions and when they will likely affect enrollment in the District.  Dwane Shropshire, administrators, and board members arrived at concensus to use the same enrollment as was used for 2002-2003 in preparing the budget.  Dwane provided preliminary property values from the Hays County Appraisal District and informed Board members that values from the State Comptroller's office are not available until January 31st.  Preliminary local and state revenues were estimated.  Articles relating to legislation and school finance were provided and discussed.  The next budget workshop will be set during the January 31, 2003 workshop.

Important Dates:

Midwinter TEA/TASA Conference, January 26-29

Facility Committee meeting, January 30, 6:30 PM

Board Workshop of the Facility Advisory Task Force Report, January 31, 8:30 AM

Sandy Hooker's retirement luncheon, January 31, 11:00 AM

TASB Capitol Conference, February 11

February 20 Board Workshop with Pete Islas and Tom Wycoff of the HCAD

Verify Board Training Hours and notify Mrs. Marquez

Article from local papers on public forum, January 16th

Portfolio Assessment March 4 through April 29

Board Operating Procedures for Board Notebooks

• Dudley announced the school board rally at the Capitol  scheduled for February
• Olson discussed the activities at the Capitol and in state offices

Minutes adopted on February 20, 2003 and signed by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I. The January 31, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 8:42 AM by Mike Figer who noted that a quorum with members Mike Figer, Susie Dudley, John Moore and Richard Stark present.  Members absent were Lenny Olson, Eddie Oliver and Bill Brock (arrived at 11:30 AM).  Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire and Donna Janssen.

II. Action Items:

A. Dwane Shropshire presented the audit report on state compensatory funds.  John Moore made the motion to accept the Required Special Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures for State Compensatory Education.  Second by Richard Stark.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Mary Ward presented a grant application with LCRA for Recreation/Baseball Field Lighting.  Following discussion, Richard Stark made the motion to approve submitting the LCRA grant for Baseball Field Lighting.  Second by Susie Dudley.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

III. Workshop Session:

• Board members discussed the Facility Advisory Task Force Report and reviewed emerging data on developments on student population growth.

• Board members and administration reviewed and discussed recommended options from the Task Force report.  The Board directed the Superintendent to prepare a draft position paper reflecting the discussion prior to the next meeting of the Board.  The Board will review the paper at that time for further action.

• DSISD School Board Academy date was set for March 3rd at 6:00 PM.
• Next budget workshop date was set for March 3rd at 7:00 PM.
• Administrator evaluations are in progress.
• Kent Grusendorf was named as the chairman of the House Education Committee.
• Superintendent's coffee at the Governor's Mansion.

• Mrs. Ward reminded members of the Capitol Conference on February 11, 2003.
• Mrs. Dudley announced the Rally at the Capitol for February 1, 2003.

Minutes adopted on February 20, 2003 and signed by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I. The February 20, 2003 OPEN SESSION WORKSHOPMEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:25 PM by Mike Figer, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Mike Figer, Susie Dudley, Bill Brock, Richard Stark, and John Moore in attendance.  Absent was Lenny Olson and Eddie Oliver.  Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Greg Jung, and Mike Cave.

II. The Board entered an OPEN WORKSHOP SESSION to discuss the following items:

• Options for approaching construction program: Laura Fowler of Henslee, Fowler & Hepworth was not able to attend due to inclement weather.  Her presentation will be rescheduled a three-hour board training for credit.
• Reviewed and revised position statement on the Facility Advisory Task Force for consideration at the March meeting of the Board.
• Report on preliminary site evaluation on school campuses.
• Research on class rank.
• Research of alternative to PE waivers at the Middle School.
• Middle School cheerleading program.

III. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cub Scouts 701: Matt Weaver, Nick Weaver, Spencer Davis, Luke Anderson, and Cole Thrower. Students of the Primary School.

IV. Awards and Recognition: None at this time.

V. Public Forum: None at this time.

VI. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Business Operations: Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, reported on the following:
• Budget.
• Transportation Committee.
B. Human Resource and Learning: Mary Bob Kosub, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resource and Learning, reported on the following:
• TAKS Testing.
• Textbook Adoption Status.
• Ron Hill, Director of Personnel, reported on staffing.
C. Superintendent's Office: Mrs. Ward, Superintendent, made the following announcements:
• Legislation update.
• Crisis Plan updating.
• Campus walkthroughs.
• March 6, 2003 the March agenda board packets will mailed.
• Supplemental board packet will go out on March 20, 2003 to include business office portion.
• DEC visit is scheduled for the first week of December.
• Property development status and moratorium.
• Portfolio assessments.
• Important Dates:
• Texas Education Code: March 3 and March 20, 2003.
• School Board Filing: February 17 through March 19, 2003.
• School Board Academy: March 3, 2003 at 6pm.
• School Board Budget Workshop: March 3, 2003 at 7pm.
• Spring Break March 10 through March 16, 2003.

A. Mary Ward introduced Mike Peeden, an overseer of the Dripping Springs Community Fellowship. Mr. Peeden led discussion and entertained questions from the board. Discussion led to an agreement to use the gym in the administration building for a period of three months with consideration in part of the purchase of floor covering in the gym.  Lenny Olson made the motion, second by Bill Brock to deny the facility use request for longer than three months from the Dripping Springs Community Fellowship as presented.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Mary Ward led discussion for calling the order of election for May 3, 2003.  Following discussion, Lenny Olson made the motion, second by Richard Stark to adopt the Order Calling for the May 3, 2003 School Board Election to reflect the hours of early voting from 8 am to 6pm each weekday and to include Saturday, April 26, 2003 from 8am to 6pm.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 C. Mike Figer announced School Board Training Credit for each board member:

May 2002 to Current Total To-Date:

Brock, Bill                 20.75                   34.75
Dudley, Susie             33.75                 134.25
Figer, Mike                26.25                 110.50
Moore, John              22.25                   81.25
Oliver, Eddie              26.25                   77.75
Olson, Leonard          21.50                 106.75
Stark, Richard              9.50                   18.75

D. Mary Bob Kosub presented the 2003-2004 school calendar and the 2004-2005 draft school calendar. Richard Stark made the motion, second by Lenny Olson to adopt the school calendar for 2003-2004 as presented and tentatively approve the 2004-2005 school calendar.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

E. Following discussion, Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Richard Stark to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs, Hays County, Dripping Springs Independent School District, Dripping Springs Library District, North Hays County Emergency Services District No. 1, North West Hays County Rural Fire Protection District No. 4, and the Dripping Springs Youth Sports Association to provide for the upgrading of Sportsplex Drive and its conveyance to the City of Dripping Springs.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

F. Dwane Shropshire presented a letter from the State Comptrollers Office regarding state property tax values. Following discussion, Bill Brock made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to appeal state property tax board values in Travis County.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

G. Dwane Shropshire led discussion on the DSISD Local Investment Policy (CDA).  Lenny Olson made the motion, second by John Moore to approve the DSISD Local Investment Policy (CDA).

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

H. Dwane Shropshire led discussion on the Primary school remediation and reconstruction project. Following discussion, Richard Stark made the motion, second by John Moore to authorize final payment on the Primary school remediation and reconstruction project.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

I. Mary Ward presented a letter from Region XIII, Education Service Center stating that according to the NCBL the legislation requires districts to designate a local Homeless Liaison. Following discussion, Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Bill Brock to appoint Mary Bob Kosub as DSISD Homeless Liaison.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

J. Mary Ward read a resolution of the district expressing continuing and strong support for Texas Tech University - Hill Country and its request for appropriations in the Texas Legislature for fiscal years 2004 and 2005.  Susie Dudley made the motion, second by John Moore to approve a resolution in support of the Texas Tech-Hill Country appropriations.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

K. Following extensive discussion between board members and principals from each campus, Richard Stark made the motion, second by Lenny Olson to approve the revised Local Policy for the Student Success Initiative: Local Policy EIE: First Reading.

5 voted to approve
1 abstained (Susie Dudley)

MOTION CARRIED

L. Mary Ward led discussion on the TASB Local Policy Update 69.

M. Richard Stark reported on the Facility Committee:

1. Mary Ward read a resolution in support of energy management and conservation efforts of all school district employees, students and parents. Following discussion, Richard Stark made the motion, second by John Moore to approve a Resolution Regarding Energy Management and Conservation.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Joint participation in a study for putting a water well at Sports Park.
3. Walkthrough on High school, Middle school, and Intermediate school campuses to project overall cost of  maintenance needs.
N. Mr. Figer had nothing to report at this time for the Finance Committee.

A. Approve Minutes of the Meetings of January 16, 2003; January 23, 2003; and January 31, 2003
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

The board recessed at 10:08 pm.

X. At this time, 10:17 pm , the board entered Closed Session to discuss the following items:

A. Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters
B. Administrator Evaluation and Recommendations

B. Mr. Olson made the motion, second by Bill Brock to approve administrator contract recommendations as presented.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Minutes adopted on March 20, 2003 and signed by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

II. The March 3, 2003  Dripping Springs School Board Academy was opened by Mary Ward, Superintendent at 6:05 PM. Board members present were Mike Figer, Bill Brock and Eddie Oliver (arrived at 6:40 PM).  Potential candidate attendees were Alex Broun, Christina Chavez, Owen Williams and Tim Wright.  Also in attendance were Dwane Shropshire, Mary Bob Kosub and Mary Ward.  Participants viewed a videotape from TASB entitled "A Call to Service".  Mrs. Ward presented a power point presentation outlining the legal requirements for running for the school board and being a board member as well as the hierarchy for education in Texas.  Board members present provided their own perspectives on time requirements, challenges for the District, and rewards of being a board member.  Members made additional anecdotal comments and entertained questions from potential candidates.  The academy portion of the meeting ended at 7:20 PM.

I. A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mike Figer, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Mike Figer, Richard Stark, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, and Eddie Oliver in attendance.  Absent were Lenny Olson and John Moore. Also present: Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Mary Bob Kosub, Ron Hill, Greg Jung, Tyler Damron, Donna Janssen, Mike Cave, Rhonda Whitman and Norma Dale.

III. Budget Workshop Session:

A. Mr. Shropshire opened the Budget Workshop #3 presenting a longitudinal report of the Consumer Price Index as prepared by Ron Hill.  Mr. Hill presented current teacher salary survey information and a report on geographical locations for residences of District employees.  Mr. Shropshire then presented reports on tax rate comparison, Comptroller School Watch List comparative information of UIL District and employee market schools and updated enrollment projections.  There was extensive discussion relating the staffing ratios as it relates to cost per pupil and student performance.  Administration feels the District is at the maximum teacher:student and staff:student ratios without severely damaging quality of programs and student performance.

IV. Mary Ward presented Superintendent's Report:

Texas Education News - bill summary

DEC Audit revision summary of efforts

Portfolio assessment schedule

Board meeting of March 6, 2003

March agenda setting scheduled for 7:30 AM

VI. Adjourned at 9:15 PM.

Minutes adopted on March 20, 2003 and signed by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I. The March 20, 2003 OPEN WORKSHOP meeting of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:20 PM by Mike Figer, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Mike Figer, Susie Dudley, Bill Brock, Richard Stark, and John Moore in attendance.  Absent were Lenny Olson and Eddie Oliver.  Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Mary Bob Kosub and Mike Cave.

A. The Board entered an OPEN WORKSHOP SESSION to discuss the following items:

• Review of mold contamination/repair of the Dripping Springs Primary School.

II. Pledge of Allegiance was led by High school art students, Bailey Duncan and Jay Bates.

• Mr. Figer called for a moment of silence for a safe return of United States military troops that are in Iraq.

• March is Youth Art Month. The National Art Honor Society Blue Ribbon Slide Registry, sponsored by the National Art Education Association recognized exceptional talented students at Dripping Springs High School.  Board members, Susie Dudley and Bill Brock presented certificates to students in attendance and recognized other students not in attendance for their outstanding accomplishments. Highest honor goes to Megera Holton whose work of 400 entries was selected by the judges of the highest recognition "Judges Choice Award".  The Media Awards go to James Cleaveland and Bailie Duncan.  Blue Ribbon Awards go to James Cleaveland, Sarah Sliz, Caitlin Willhoite, Meera Wagner, and Jessica Vandivier.  State Visual Arts Scholastic Events awarded James Cleaveland, Bailie Duncan, and Kristina Standridge for double medals in division four and Holly DeBower, Magera Holton, Jessica Vandivier, Jessica Leyh, and Katie Stolte were awarded for single medals in division four.
• The board congratulated Tyler Damron, Principal of the Middle school, and his campus  for outstanding sustained performance in mathematics 2000-2002 as defined by National Center for Accountability. Recognition will appear on the Just for the Kids website.

V. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Business Operations: Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, reported on the following:
• District wide budget meeting March 24, 2003.
• Transportation committee.
• Public forum regarding budget for 2003-2004 school year set for April 24, 2003.
B. Human Resource and Learning: Mary Bob Kosub, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resource and Learning, reported on the following:
• 3rd grade TAKS testing results.
• Staffing.
C. Superintendent Office: Mrs. Ward, Superintendent, made the following announcements:
• Legislation.
• Consider campus walkthroughs for High School and Middle School in mid April.
• Property development status.
• Important dates:
• TASB Leadership held in San Antonio will be June 19-21, 2003.
• Consider community leaders breakfast date for April 8th or 9th at 7am.
• New teacher reception to be held on April 22, 2003
• Consider date for Community Forum on Budget and Finance after legislation decisions have been made.
• Early voting is April 16th through 29th.
• Election Day is May 3, 2003.
• School Board candidates are as follows and are placed on the ballot in order shown: Susie Dudley, Tim Kurpiewski, Tim Wright, and Eddie Oliver.

A. Following discussion, Mike Figer read a resolution opposing school vouchers in Texas. Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Richard Stark to adopt the resolution opposing school vouchers in Texas, excluding the 5th paragraph.

In Favor: Susie Dudley, Bill Brock, and Richard Stark
Opposed: John Moore, Eddie Oliver, Mike Figer, and Lenny Olson

NOTE: Board members agreed they needed more research in the matter to correctly respond to this issue.

B. Mary Bob Kosub led discussion regarding the recommendations of the Textbook Committee on Social Studies Textbooks.  Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the recommendations of the Textbook Committee and adopted the Social Studies textbooks selected to include the Economics textbooks by Glencoe.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

G. Mary Ward led discussion on the EIF (Local): Academic Achievement Specifically Physical Education Credit. Administration will bring this item back to the board in April for first reading.
C. Greg Jung, High School principal, led discussion and entertained questions regarding summer school. John Moore made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to approve Summer School 2003 for Dripping Springs High School.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

D. Mrs. Ward and Sandy Gravenor presented the board a Hays-Blanco Special Education Cooperative Policies, Procedures, and Operating Guidelines manual.  Following discussion, Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the Hays Blanco Special Education Cooperative Policies and Procedures as presented.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

E. Following discussion, Lenny Olson made the motion, second by Richard Stark to approve the revised local policy for the Student Success Initiative: Local Policy EIE on second reading as presented.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

F. Mary Ward led discussion on TASB Update 69.  Following discussion, Bill Brock made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to approve the TASB Local Policy Update 69 on first reading, pulling the following policies: EIA, EIAB, CDA, and CDQ.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

H. Facility Committee Report:

1. Mr. Stark presented the facility committee report. Following discussion, Lenny Olson made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to adopt the Facility Advisory Task Force Report Position Statement as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Reviewed possible changes to the Facility Usage Policy and Fee Schedule.
3. Provided board with a list of repairs and projects needed for each campus and discussed priorities of such.

I. Mr. Figer had nothing to report at this time for the Finance Committee.

A. Approve Minutes of the Meetings of February 20, 2003 and March 3, 2003
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

VIII. Announcements: None at this time.

IX. At this time, 10:30 pm, the board entered Closed Session to discuss the following items:

A. Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters
B. Teacher and Other Certified Professional Personnel Evaluations and Contracts

A. No Action Taken.
B. Bill Brock made the motion to approve teacher and other certified professional personnel contracts as recommended.  Second by Susie Dudley.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Minutes adopted on April 17, 2003 and signed by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I. The March 27, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:03 PM by Mike Figer, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Mike Figer, Lenny Olson, Eddie Oliver, Richard Stark and Bill Brock.  Also present was Mary Ward, Superintendent.

II. Mr. Figer summarized the events of last week regarding scheduling and communicating about the Level III complaints with Mr. Stephen Spencer.  He explained that Mr. Spencer was stranded in the Dallas airport and unable to attend the meeting tonight.  Several members asked clarifying questions about the events leading up to this meeting.

Mr. Figer convened the Board in closed session at 6:18 PM to consider legal advice regarding complaints.  The Board reentered open session at 6:34 PM.

III. A meeting to hear Mr. Spencer's complaints was scheduled for April 14, 2003 at 6:00 PM.  Mr. Figer will send a communication to Mr. Spencer of the day and time and that this will be the final opportunity to present his complaints.

The Board recessed at 6:35 PM and reconvened in open session at 6:42 PM.

IV. Following discussion, Mr. Stark made the motion to authorize administration to obtain an engineer to do preliminary design work and estimate the completion of the Intermediate Gymnasium under modified plan and not to exceed $5000.  Second by Oliver.

VI. Announcements: Mr. Figer reminded members of the special called meeting on Thursday, April 3rd at 6:00 PM.

VII. Adjourned at 6:56 PM.

Minutes adopted on April 17, 2003 and signed by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I. The  April 14, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:14 pm by Mike Figer, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Mike Figer, Lenny Olson, Susie Dudley, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Richard Stark, and John Moore in attendance.  Also present were Mary Ward, Mac Morgan, Sandy Gravenor, and Stephen Spencer.

II. Consideration and deliberation of parent complaint against:

A. Diagnostician with the Hays-Blanco Special Education Cooperative, Mac Morgan.  Ms Morgan did NOT request that the complaint be heard in open session (letter provided).

The Board entered CLOSED SESSION under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 at 6:15 PM.

Patricia Hess arrived at 6:20 PM.

The Board returned to OPEN SESSION at 7:20 PM and returned to item II, B.

II. Consideration and deliberation of parent complaint against:

B. Director of the Hays-Blanco Special Education Cooperative, Sandy Gravenor.  Ms. Gravenor did NOT request that the complaint be heard in open session (letter provided).

The Board entered CLOSED SESSION under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 at 7:26 PM.

Mary Ward, Sandy Gravenor, Stephen Spencer and Patricia Hess left CLOSED SESSION at 8:35 PM.

The Board returned to OPEN SESSION at 9:25 PM and moved to item IV.

IV. Superintendent’s Report:

• DSHS UIL Regional Academic results.
• School Board elections and candidate forums.
• Legislative update.

III. Action on parent complaints against:

A. Mr. Olson made the motion, Second by Mr. Brock to deny the grievance against Mac Morgan and that the Board of Trustees (1) acknowledge that Ms. Morgan will no longer have any involvement with the student’s educational program and (2) deny the request for Ms. Morgan’s immediate termination.

B. Mr. Stark made the motion, second by Mr. Oliver to deny the Level 3 grievance concerning Ms. Sandy Gravenor and directs that Ms. Gravenor provide clarification for the record as to authorship and date of her correspondence regarding the November 5, 2002 letter.

• Regular Board Meeting Thursday, April 17, 2003 with no 5:00 pm workshop.
• Updating board calendars.
• Early voting.

VI. Adjourned at 9:55 PM.

Minutes adopted on May 15, 2003 and signed by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I. The  April 17, 2003 REGULAR BOARD meeting of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:07 PM by Mike Figer, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Mike Figer, Susie Dudley, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Richard Stark, and John Moore in attendance.  Absent was Lenny Olson.  Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Mary Bob Kosub, Ron Hill, Tyler Damron, Larry McGilvray, Lestant Flake, Greg Jung, Gracy Capelo, Chester Sparks, Kathy Nichols, Rhonda Whitman.

II. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout, Robert Peterson, a freshman at the Dripping Springs High School.  Mr. Peterson attended the board meeting to earn his Citizen in the Community Merit Badge.
III. Awards and Recognition: None at this time.
IV. Public Forum: None at this time.
V. Superintendent’s Report:

A. Business Operations: Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, reported on the following:
• Budget workshop set for Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30pm.
• Energy management.
• Summer work on facilities.
• Meal prices for 03-04 school year.
• Depository bids will be reviewed in May.
• Bus Safety meeting: April 29th at 7pm in the Middle school cafeteria.
B. Human Resource and Learning: Mary Bob Kosub, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resource and Learning, reported on the following:
• 2002 Texas A&M Drug Survey executive summary.
• Parent notification regarding food allergies.
• Ron Hill reported on staffing.
• Health insurance.
C. Superintendent Office: Mrs. Ward, Superintendent, made the following announcements:
• Property development status.
• Realty sales.
• Transfer students.
• School Board elections.
• Candidate debates.
• Canvass school board votes on May 6th.
• The Greater Austin - San Antonio Corridor Council Conference May 2, 2003. "Regional Issues-Local Solutions II".
• TASB Summer Leadership Seminar.
• June regular board meeting may need to be moved.
• Legislation update.
• Military recruiters (NCLB).
• DSISD has again been selected by School Match for the 12th year, "What Parents want in School Districts".

A. Board members discussed the following DSISD Local Policies:

1. Susie Dudley made the motion, second by John Moore to approve the CDA and CQ relating to investments: First reading.

2. Eddie Oliver made the motion, second by Bill Brock to approve the EIA and EIAB relating to grading/progress reports to parents/makeup work: First reading.

3. Following discussion on the EIF policy:

a. Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Richard Stark to approve the academic achievement specifically physical education credit: First reading.

b. Mary Ward and Greg Jung informed the board and led discussion on the academic achievement specifically minimum and recommended program.

4. Dwane Shropshire and Ron Hill led discussion of timesheets, the Fair Labor Standard act and how leave is recorded. Richard Stark made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the DEC policy on recording of leave: First reading.

5. Mary Bob Kosub and Kathy Nichols led discussion on administering medical treatment.  Bill Brock made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the FFAC: Medical treatment: First reading.

B. Following discussion, John Moore made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to waive taxes for the 2003 tax year on the historical site, Rambo Lodge #426 for 100% tax exemption.
5 voted to approve
1 abstained (Eddie Oliver)

C. Richard Stark gave the Facility Committee report:

1. Following discussion, Richard Stark made the motion, second by Bill Brock to approve the facility usage policy and fee schedule as recommended.

2. Richard Stark and Dwane Shropshire led discussion of the facility project(s).

D. Mr. Figer had nothing to report at this time for the Finance Committee.
E. Mary Ward gave a report on the Dripping Springs Parks Commission.

A. Minutes of the Meetings of March 20, 2003 and March 27, 2003
B. Monthly Tax/Financial Reports and Expenditures
C. Investment Report
D. Tax Refunds Over $500 (if submitted)
E. Budget Amendments
F. Any Leave-Of-Absences and/or New Personnel Contracts
G. TASB Local Policy Update 69 (Excluding CDA, CQ, EIA, EIAB):  Second Reading

The Board recessed at 10:22pm.

IX. The Board went into Closed Session at 10:22 pm to discuss the following item:

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

A. No action taken.

Minutes adopted on May 15, 2003 and signed by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I. The  April 21, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:08 pm by Mike Figer, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Mike Figer, Susie Dudley (arrived at 6:11pm), Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Richard Stark, and John Moore in attendance. Board Member absent was Lenny Olson.  Also present were Mary Ward, Greg Jung, Yvonne Kaatz, Russell Ramirez (attorney), Brian Wittmuss, John Greenway (attorney), approximately 30 individuals in the audience.

II. Consideration and deliberation of parent complaint against:

A. High school cheerleading sponsor, Yvonne Kaatz.  Mrs. Kaatz did NOT want the complaint heard in open session (letter provided).

Mr. Jung, Mrs. Ward, Yvonne Kaatz, Russel Ramirez (attorney), Brian Wittmuss, John Greenway (attorney) left the closed session at 8:00 PM.

The Board returned to OPEN SESSION at 9:14 PM and took the following action.

III. Action on parent complaints against:

A. Mr. Stark made the motion that the Board of Trustees (1) deny the Level 3 grievance; (2) deny the requested remedies; and (3) uphold the findings and recommendations of the Level 1 and Level 2 conferences.  Second by Mr. Moore.

In favor: Figer, Dudley, Moore, Stark, Oliver.
Opposed: Brock

Mr. Brock stipulated for the record that he did not find the evidence compelling to have Mrs. Kaatz removed as a teacher or from the program; however, the program itself seems to need to be monitored and he finds that specific instances brought out by Mr. Jung and by Mrs. Ward need to be underscored so the program continues to develop in a way we want to see it develop.

• Superintendent will attend and potentially testify before the Senate Education Committee regarding funding for Education Service Centers.
• New Teacher Appreciation Reception at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, April 22nd.

Minutes adopted on May 15, 2003 and signed by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I. The May 6, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:45 pm by Mike Figer, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Mike Figer, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, and John Moore in attendance. Members absent were Lenny Olson, Susie Dudley, and Richard Stark. Also present were Dwane Shropshire and Mary Bob Kosub.
II. Open Session:

A. Mike Figer conducted the canvass of returns for the May 3, 2003 School Trustee Election.  Following the review and discussion, John Moore made the motion to approve the election results and declare Susie Dudley, Tim Kurpiewski, and Eddie Oliver winners of the 2003 School Board Election.  Second by Bill Brock.

B. Dwane Shropshire presented the Annual Dropout Records Report.  Following discussion regarding the need for written procedures to document leavers, Bill Brock made the motion to accept the Annual Dropout Records Report.  Second by Eddie Oliver.

A. Consultation with School District Attorney Regarding:

1. Deborah Lynn Randolph, et al vs. Dripping Springs ISD.
2. Dripping Springs ISD vs. Ryan-O Excavating, Inc, et al.

B. Discussion of Personnel, legal, student discipline and/or real estate matters.

Mary Ward arrived at the meeting at 7:55 PM and Susie Dudley arrived at 7:58 PM.

IV. The Board returned to open session at 8:08 PM.

A. Legal advice regarding:

1. Deborah Lynn Randolph, et al vs. Dripping Springs ISD. Eddie Oliver made the motion to accept the settlement agreement for Deborah Lynn Randolph vs Dripping Springs ISD as presented.  Second by John Moore.

2. Dripping Springs ISD vs. Ryan-O Excavating, Inc, et al. Brock made the motion to accept the settlement agreement for Dripping Springs ISD vs Ryan-O Excavating.  Second by Oliver.

B. No action taken.

o Update on Legislation:  Senate school finance and HB2
o Casting PEC Board of Director votes (Board directed the Superintendent to place the item on the next agenda)
o Scheduling New Member Orientation
o Summer Leadership Conference
o Budget Workshop rescheduled from May 13th to either May 19th or 20th
o Student Code of Conduct Review

o John Moore announced the activities of the Semiconductor Electronics Council.
o Mike Figer reminded members that Board Officers will be elected at the next Board meeting.
o Mrs. Ward reminded members that the Facility Committee needs to be reconstituted.
o Important Dates:

• Agenda Setting – Thursday, May 8th
• Baseball and Softball Playoff Games – May 9 through May 11
• Prom – May 11
• Band BBQ at Salt Lick – May 13th
• Regular Board Meeting – May 15th

Minutes adopted on May 15, 2003 and signed by Mike Figer, President and Susie Dudley, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

Minutes, May 15, 2003                                                                    DSISD Board of Trustees

I. The  May 15, 2003 REGULAR BOARD MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:07PM by Mike Figer, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Mike Figer, Susie Dudley, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Richard Stark, and John Moore in attendance.  Absent was Lenny Olson (arrived at 9:20pm).  Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Mary Bob Kosub, Ron Hill, Larry McGilvray, Greg Jung, Gracy Capelo, Chester Sparks, Mike Cave, Debby Theis, Mike Wood, and Tim Kurpiewski. Audience included students and parents present for the recognition item III.

At this time the DS High School Choir sang the Star Spangled Banner. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Intermediate students: Michaela Powell, Lacey Smith, Lauren Jackson, Katie Adams, and Garrett Edwards. Following the Pledge, the DS High School Choir performed one more song.

II. Swearing in Elected Trustees: Jim Powers, County Judge, swore-in the re-elected trustees, Susie Dudley, and Eddie Oliver.  He then swore-in the newly elected trustee Tim Kurpiewski. Mr. Kurpiewski took his respective place on the board.
III. Awards and Recognition's:

A. Outgoing School Board Member, Richard Stark, was honored and recognized for his years of service on the board.  Each sitting trustee expressed their appreciation for the leadership and attributes he brought to the board.  A plaque expressing gratitude was presented.
B. Mr. Figer presented certificates honoring the Top Ten Graduating Seniors.
C. Each board member presented certificates honoring all state qualifiers and winners.

IV. Public Forum: None at this time.
V. Superintendent’s Report: Mrs. Ward introduced the DSISD Security Resource Officer, Mike Wood.  Mr. Wood shared his background experiences and talked about programs he has implemented this school year and plans for next school year.
A. Business Operations: Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, reported on the following:

• Property tax notices.
• Budget.
• Football tickets.
• Energy management.
• Campus projects.

• New teacher surveys.
• ESL teacher surveys.
• TAKS testing.
• RPTE results.

• Legislation.
• Ryan O. settlement accepted.
• Health and Safety Workshop considered.
• Important Dates:
• June 19, Regular board meeting.
• May 16, Education Foundation Awards.
• May 17, Athletic All Sports Banquet.
• May 21, Undergraduate Awards Program.
• May 25, Baccalaureate.
• May 31, Graduation.
• Area Developments.
• TASB Board nomination.

A. Election of Board Officer for the 2003-2004 School Year:
• John Moore made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to nominate Mike Figer as President.
5 in favor
1 out of room (Bill Brock)
1 abstained (Mike Figer)

• Eddie Oliver made the motion, second by John Moore to nominate Lenny Olson as Vice President.
(Lenny Olson absent at this time) 6 in favor

• Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to nominate John Moore as Secretary.
(Lenny Olson arrived at this time) 6 in favor
1 abstained (Susie Dudley)

B. Eddie Oliver made the motion, second by Susie Dudley, to continue with the official meeting day and time as the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00pm.

6 in favor
1 out of room (Bill Brock)

C. Dwane Shropshire led discussion on the 2003-2004 school year meal prices.  Lenny Olson made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the meal prices for the 2003-2004 School Year as presented.

6 in favor
1 abstained (Bill Brock)

D. Dwane Shropshire led discussion of the 2003-2004 tuition. Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Tim Kurpiewski to approve the 2003-2004 student tuition of $1,315 per year as presented.

E. Dwane Shropshire and Mary Bob Kosub gave a presentation and led discussion of the Transportation Safety Rules and entertained questions.
F. Greg Jung, High School Principal, led discussion on the policy EIF.  Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to adopt the DSISD Local Policy EIF specifically minimum program with changes to reflect only 22 credits: first reading.

G. Mary Ward gave the Facility Committee report:

1. Facility Advisory Task Force update.

H. Lenny Olson reported on the Dripping Springs Parks Commission.
I. Mr. Figer had nothing to report at this time on the Finance Committee.
J. Mary Ward led discussion on utility Interests and the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors Proxy. Following extended discussion and numerous attempts to word a motion Mr. Brock withdrew a proposed motion and no action was taken at this time.  Mr. Figer directed Mrs. Ward to place this item on the next agenda.

A. Approve Minutes for April 14, April 17 and April 21, 2003; and May 6, 2003
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-Absence and/or New Personnel Contracts
G. Approve DSISD Local Policies

1. CDA and CQ Relating to Investments:  Second Reading
2. EIA and EIAB Relating to Grading/Progress Reports to Parents/Makeup Work:  Second Reading
3. EIF Relating to Academic Achievement Specifically Physical Education Credit:  Second Reading
4. DEC Relating to Recording of Leave:  Second Reading
5. FFAC Relating to Medical Treatment:  Second Reading

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

A. No action was taken.

Minutes approved on June 19, 2003 and signed by Mike Figer, President and John Moore, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I. The May 19, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:35PM by Mike Figer, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Mike Figer, Susie Dudley, Lenny Olson, Bill Brock, Tim Kurpiewski, and John Moore in attendance.  Absent was Eddie Oliver. Also present were Mary Ward, Greg Jung, Debby Theis, Howard Ballard, Donna Janssen, Ed Palmer, Mr. Keith Lancaster, Mr. Jeff Murphy, Patricia Hess and Steve Spencer.
II. Consideration and deliberation of parent complaints:

A. DSHS Band Director: Keith Lancaster.  Mr. Lancaster did NOT request the complaint be heard in open session (letter provided).
B. DSHS Assistant Band Director: Jeff Murphy. Mr. Murphy did NOT request the complaint be heard in open session (letter provided).

The Board then moved to item IV. A.

IV. Action/Report Items:

A. Following discussion of a resolution to support Hays County Delegation to TXDOT to support Highway 290 projects, Brock made the motion to approve the resolution as presented.  Second by Dudley. (attached)

III. Action on Parent Complaints Against:

A. and B. Mr. Olson made the motion which was seconded by Mr. Kurpiewski “After careful consideration of all facts presented and thoughtful deliberations and discussions, I move that the Board deny the Level 3 grievances against Mr. Keith Lancaster and Mr. Jeff Murphy, and further move that the Board deny the requested remedies”.

IV. Action/Report Items:

B. Following discussion of the PEC board candidate information, Olson made the motion to forward all DSISD votes to the PEC Proxy Committee.  Second by Kurpiewski.

5 voted for: Mike Figer, Tim Kurpiewski, Lenny Olson, John Moore, and Susie Dudley
1 abstained: Bill Brock

C. Mr. Shropshire presented the lease agreement with Region 13 Education Service Center for computers for the high school.  Following further discussion Moore made the motion to approve the Lease Agreement for Computers with Region 13 ESC.  Second by Brock.

D. Mr. Olson’s term on the Dripping Springs Parks Commission is up in June 2003.  Members asked if he would consent to serve an additional two-year term and he said he would.  Moore made the motion to appoint Lenny Olson to another two-year term on the Dripping Springs Parks Commission.  Second by Dudley.

E. Mr. Figer reminded members that the Board maintains two standing committees:

• Moore made the motion to appoint Lenny Olson as chairperson, Eddie Oliver as member and Bill Brock as member to the Facilities Committee.  Second by Dudley.

• Bill Brock made the motion to appoint Mike Figer as chairperson, John Moore as member and Tim Kurpiewski as member to the Finance Committee.

F. Mr. Shropshire presented information regarding the worker’s compensation insurance program.  Following discussion on rates and experience, Moore made the motion to authorize the Inter-local Participation Agreement with the Texas Association of School Boards’ Workers’ Compensation Program.  Second by Dudley.

• Legislative Update: House Bill 2.
• Administrative Cost Ratio Report from TEA.
• Agenda Setting Schedule.
• Revised Contact Sheets.

• Figer rescheduled Budget Workshop for Monday, May 26 at 6:30 PM.
• Figer reviewed event dates through the end of school.
• Figer and Jung reviewed procedures for Board participation in graduation.

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

A. Mr. Moore made the motion to approve personnel contract recommendations as presented.  Second by Mrs. Dudley. (attached)

Minutes approved on June 19, 2003 and signed by Mike Figer, President and John Moore, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I. The May 26, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD meeting of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:38 PM by Mike Figer, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Mike Figer, Susie Dudley, Eddie Oliver, Tim Kurpiewski, and John Moore in attendance.  Absent were Lenny Olson and Bill Brock. Also present were Dwane Shropshire, Mary Bob Kosub, Mary Ward, Mike Cave, Tyler Damron, Greg Jung, Donna Janssen, Debby Theis, Howard Ballard, Ron Hill and Norma Dale.

II. Budget Workshop #4:

• Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, updated information from the legislature and Hays County Appraisal District.  The Resource Allocation Priorities recommended by the District-wide Budget Review Committee were presented and discussed. Administration expressed that with what is known at this time that current programs and positions can be maintained with the anticipated revenues at the same tax rate with the few adjustments that had been made to date.   Salaries would have to be considered after the legislature had completed its work and the results are analyzed.   Mr. Shropshire and Mrs. Ward discussed how they would like to proceed in communicating to staff regarding the budget and specifically salaries.  The Board could very well have to adopt a budget as of June 30 and amend it later when there are more definitive information.  Following discussion, the next budget workshop was set for June 13 at 8:30 AM.

A. Dwane Shropshire provided information from Dan Wegmiller of the First Southwest Company regarding bond refund options for DSISD.
B. Dwane Shropshire provided information of the Region IV ESC cooperative purchasing program.  Following discussion, Eddie Oliver made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to approve the inter-local agreement with Region IV Education Service Center for a cooperative purchasing program for goods and services.

• Legislative Update.
• Planning Calendar.
• TAKS Results.
• Hays County Delegation to TXDOT.
• Financial Accountability Rating delayed until August.
• Memorial Day feedback.
• Graduation arrangements.

Mr. Hill provided personnel recommendation sheets.  Susie Dudley made the motion to approve personnel contracts as recommended (filed).  Second by Moore.

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

Minutes approved on June 19, 2003 and signed by Mike Figer, President and John Moore, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I.  The  June 13, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD meeting of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 8:35 AM by Mike Figer, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Mike Figer, Susie Dudley, Lenny Olson, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Tim Kurpiewski, and John Moore in attendance.  Also present were Denise Hays and Oscar Trevino with Walsh Anderson Law Firm, Sandy Gravenor, Greg Jung, Howard Ballard, Ron Hill, Mike Cave, Tyler Damron, Donna Janssen, Gracy Capello, Debby Theis, Mary Bob Kosub, Dwane Shropshire, and Mary Ward.

II.  The Board entered closed session at 8:36 AM for the purpose of consulting with school district attorneys regarding possible litigation and discussion of personnel contracts.

III.  The Board reentered open session at 11:20 AM.

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

VII.  Superintendent’s Report:

• Legislative Report specifically the ethics law that will require Board members in districts over 5,000 to report all personal finances.
• Austin Area Research Organization meeting on education.
• Update on developments in DSISD.
• TASB Director candidate request to endorse.
• Texas Lone Star: Employer “Thanks”.
• Options for Board section on the District web-site.
• Important Dates.
• Location for Administrative Team Retreat.
• Board meeting packets.

Recessed for lunch 11:50 AM to 12:30 PM.

IV.  Budget Workshop #5:

• Mr. Shropshire updated property value information.  He also provided a copy of the Summary of Finance from the newly posted TEA template.  He also provided an updated version of the local, state and federal revenue chart.  Following considerable discussion of the state budget, administration continued to recommend adopting a 2003-2004 budget at the same level as in 2002-2003 and amend in July once many of the issues are interpreted by state officials.  Administration did summarize the options the Board would have if the additional state revenue holds.  A compensation workshop was scheduled for July 8th.

Mrs. Tham provided an additional contract recommendation.  Mr. Brock made the motion to approve the contract for Jay Fischer.  Second by Oliver.

V.  At 3:03 PM the board entered closed session for the purpose of consideration and deliberation of employee complaint against DSISD Transportation Director.

VI. The Board reentered open session at 5:30 PM.  Mr. Brock made the motion to 1) deny the Level 3 grievance and requested remedies, and 2) to direct administration to review the assignment of field trip guidelines as related to full time employees, and 3) clarify these guidelines regarding medical or family emergencies.  Second by Olson.

IX.  The board adjourned at 5:33 PM.

Minutes approved on July 17, 2003 and signed by Lenny Olson,Vice President and John Moore, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.
 
 

I. The  June 19, 2003 REGULAR BOARD meetingof the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:05 PM by Mike Figer, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Mike Figer, Susie Dudley, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Tim Kurpiewski, Lenny Olson, and John Moore in attendance.  Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Mary Bob Kosub, Ron Hill, Greg Jung, Chester Sparks, Rhonda Whitman, Debby Theis, Tyler Damron, Donna Janssen, Howard Ballard, Norma Dale, and Tim Kurpiewski.

At this time, Tim Kurpiewski led the Pledge of Allegiance.

II. Awards and Recognition: None at this time.
III. Public Forum: None at this time.
IV. Superintendent’s Office:

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

• Budget. He noted that Comptroller, Carol Keeton-Strayhorn did not approve the Texas Budget.
• Energy management activities.
• Hays County Appraisal District.
• Scheduled a special board meeting for Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at 6pm.

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

• Ron Hill reported on staffing. He also reported on the AESOP System regarding absentees.
• Annual ESL Report.
• TAKS Testing.

C. Superintendent Report: Mrs. Ward, Superintendent, made the following announcements:
Legislation.

• Scheduled health and safety workshop.
• Facility workshop to be scheduled.
• Campus visitations.
• Important Dates:
• Congressman Lamar Smith scheduled to hold a public meeting on June 24, 2003 at 10:00am in the Middle School Cafeteria.
• The Class of '83 Reunion scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2003 in the Central Administration Building.
• Comptroller, Carol Keeton-Strayhorn did not pass the Texas budget.
• "Time Out" with Walsh Anderson.
• TRS Retire/Rehire rules rewritten.
• Property in the DSISD area: Belterra and KB Homes.

A. Dwane Shropshire led discussion on the 2003-2004 teacher salary schedule.  Following discussion, John Moore made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to adopt the minimum 2003-2004 teacher salary schedule as presented.
6 voted for: Mike Figer, Tim Kurpiewski, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, John Moore, and Susie Dudley
Out of the room: Lenny Olson

B. Mary Ward led discussion regarding vacancy at TASB District 13, position C vacancy. No action was taken.
C. Administrators presented campus and district improvement plans and entertained questions from the board. Following discussion, Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Tim Kurpiewski to approve campus and district improvement plans.
6 voted for: Mike Figer, Tim Kurpiewski, Eddie Oliver, Lenny Olson, John Moore, and Susie Dudley
Out of the room: Bill Brock.

D. Mary Ward led discussion of the DSISD Student Code of Conduct and entertained questions from the board. No action was taken.

E. Lenny Olson gave the Facility Committee Report:

1. Mary Ward led discussion on the conversion of the old Intermediate School cafeteria into a Board meeting room.  Lenny Olson made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver, to authorize the administration to convert the cafeteria into a board meeting room.
6 voted for: Mike Figer, Tim Kurpiewski, Eddie Oliver, Lenny Olson, Bill Brock, and Susie Dudley
1 abstained: John Moore.

2. DSISD participation in an Irrigation Well at Sports Park.
3. Baseball Field Lighting.
4. Priority Projects.

F. Lenny Olson reported on the Dripping Springs Parks Commission.
G. Mr. Figer had nothing to report at this time on the Finance Committee.

• Minutes for May 15, May 19, and May 26, 2003
• Monthly Tax/Financial Reports and Expenditures
• Investment Report
• Tax Refunds Over $500 (if submitted)
• Budget Amendments
• Any Leave-Of-Absence and/or New Personnel Contracts
• DSISD Local Policy EIF Specifically Minimum and Recommended Program: Second
• Bids:
• Athletic Supplies and Equipment
• Athletic Training Supplies

• Public forum for the 2003-2004 Budget scheduled for June 24, 2003 at 7pm in the High School Cafeteria.
• Public Budget Hearing scheduled for June 30, 2003 at 6:30pm in High School Library.
• Special called meeting scheduled for June 30, 2003 at 7pm in the High School Library.

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

A. No action was taken.

Minutes approved on July 17, 2003 and signed by Lenny Olson,Vice President and John Moore, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I.  The  June 24, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED PUBLIC FORUM BOARD meeting on the 2003-2004 Budget of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:15 PM by Lenny Olson, Vice President. Board members present were Lenny Olson and Bill Brock.  Members absent were Mike Figer, Susie Dudley, Eddie Oliver, Tim Kurpiewski, and John Moore.  Sixteen (16) members of the community and ten (10) DSISD staff were present.  Mr. Olson introduced Superintendent Ward and turned the presentation over to her.

II.  Public Forum: 2003-2004 Budget Preparation:
 

• Mrs. Ward and Dwane Shropshire narrated a power point presentation (attached) regarding the development and recommendations for the 2003-2004 budget.  They entertained questions and comments from the audience throughout the presentation.

III.  Announcements: None at this time.

IV.  The Forum was adjourned at 9:12 PM.

Minutes approved on July 17, 2003 and signed by Lenny Olson,Vice President and John Moore, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I. The  June 30, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING on the 2003-2004 Budget of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:37 PM by Lenny Olson, Vice President. Board members present were Lenny Olson, John Moore, Eddie Oliver, Susie Dudley, Tim Kurpiewski and Bill Brock.  Member absent was Mike Figer.  Also present: Charles Wood, Felixa Walton, Debby Theis, Greg Jung, Tyler Damron, Larry McGilvray, Ron Hill, Mary Bob Kosub, Dwane Shropshire and Mary Ward.

II. 2003-2004 Budget PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Olson turned the hearing over to Dwane Shropshire who provided and overview of the budget process, preparation and recommendations for the 2003-2004 budget.  He then entertained questions and comments from the Board of Trustees.  No members of the community were present.

III. Mr. Olson adjourned the Public Budget Hearing at 7:06 PM.

Minutes approved on July 17, 2003 and signed by Lenny Olson,Vice President and John Moore, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I. The  June 30, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD meeting of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:07 PM by Lenny Olson, Vice President. Board members present were Lenny Olson, John Moore, Eddie Oliver, Susie Dudley, Bill Brock and Tim Kurpiewski.  Absent was Mike Figer.  Also present were Charles Wood, Felixa Walton, Debby Theis, Greg Jung, Tyler Damron, Larry McGilvray, Ron Hill, Mary Bob Kosub, Dwane Shropshire and Mary Ward.

II. Action/Report Items:

A. Mr. Shropshire presented final budget amendments to the 2002-2003 DSISD Budget.  Following discussion, Tim Kurpiewski made the motion to approve the final amendments to the 2002-2003 budget as presented.  Second by Moore.

B. Mr. Shropshire presented the administration’s recommendation for the 2003-2004 DSISD Operating Budget.  Following discussion, Brock made the motion to approve the 2003-2004 DSISD Operating Budget by fund and function.  Second by Oliver.

• TASB will release suggested changes to the Student code of Conduct based on recent legislation on July 9th.  Board will consider the DSISD Student Code of Conduct at it’s July meeting.
• Provided handouts on Brownsville ISD mold suits, City of Dripping Springs Homeland Security Grant, and the Legislative Redistricting Committee.
• Reminded members of the workshop on July 8th at 6:00 PM.
• Out of office on Wednesday, July 2nd and out of town July 19th through 29th.

IV. Announcements: None at this time.
V. Closed Session:

A. No closed session was held.

A. Mr. Hill presented professional contract recommendations.  Susie Dudley made the motion to approve professional contracts as presented.  Second by Tim Kurpiewski.

Minutes approved on July 17, 2003 and signed by Lenny Olson,Vice President and John Moore, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

I. The  July 8, 2003 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD meeting of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:22 PM by Mike Figer, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Mike Figer, Susie Dudley, Bill Brock, and Tim Kurpiewski in attendance. Lenny Olson and Eddie Oliver arrived at 6:30PM. Absent member was John Moore.  Also present were Ann Patton (TASB Compensation Consultant), Dwane Shropshire, Mary Bob Kosub, Ron Hill, Debbie Higgs, Debby Theis, Mike Cave, Donna Janssen, Greg Jung and Mary Ward.
II. BUDGET WORKSHOP #6:

• Mary Ward stated the workshop purpose to present compensation information and scenarios.  No recommendations would be made.  Administration asks Board Members to review and consider the information provided for final consideration at a workshop to be scheduled in early August.   A final compensation plan will be amended into the budget before setting a tax rate in September.
• Ann Patton, Texas Association of School Boards Compensation Consultant, provided the results of the DSISD Salary Study and Compensation Plan for Administrators and Selected Professional Personnel (Hays Blanco Special Education Cooperative employees) which was authorized in February, 2003.  She provided a written report and did a power point presentation.  One hour of board training credit will be provided to each member present.

• Ron Hill presented the current market surveys for teachers and all other classes of personnel.  He also updated the Consumer Price Index (CPI).  His surveys also included what other area school districts are considering for both salary increases, if any, and replacem