2006 Board of Trustees Minutes

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Board Minutes for 2006


Minutes, January 12, 2006                                                                                    DSISD Board of Trustees   
Primary School
Cafeteria
29400 Ranch Road 12
7:00 PM


I.    The January 12, 2006 SPECIAL CALLED PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ATTENDANCE ZONES of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:08PM by Lenny Olson, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members John Moore, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley (arrived at 7:15pm), Tim Kurpiewski, and Steve Benesh. Also Present: Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Darlene Callender, Debby Theis, Larry McGilvray, Mike Cave, Rhonda Whitman, and Donna Janssen. As wells as several members from the community (see attached sign in sheet).

II.    PUBLIC HEARING for the ATTENDANCE ZONE SENARIOS:
•    Mr. Olson announced the next meeting date for attendance zones to be held at Sunset Canyon Baptist Church on January 17, 2006. He then turned the meeting over to Superintendent Mary Ward, she provided background information and then introduced Steve Stewart and Jimmy Helm of Deskmap Systems Inc. Mr. Stewart gave a presentation and entertained questions. Lenny Olson polled the audience for public comment or questions.
•    Following questions and comments of the audience, Mr. Olson and Mary Ward thanked all who attended.
III.    No announcements were made.
IV.    Adjourned at 8:52 PM.

Official minutes adopted on January 19, 2006 and signed by Lenny Olson, President and Eddie Oliver, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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Minutes, January 17, 2006                                                                                        DSISD Board of Trustees   
Sunset Canyon Baptist Church
400 Hwy 290
4:30 PM


I.    The January 17, 2006 SPECIAL CALLED FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH PLAN of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 4:45PM by Lenny Olson, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Lenny Olson, John Moore, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley and Tim Kurpiewski. Absent were Eddie Oliver and Steve Benesh. Also present were Dr. Jim Walters and Dr. Don Rogers of University Associates.

II.    Action Item:
•    Mr. Olson introduced Dr. Jim Walters and Dr. Don Rogers of University Associates. Dr. Walters explained the process to be used for the superintendent search, University Associates roles and the roles of the DSISD Board. Tim Kurpiewski made a brief presentation on the salary matrix he was compiling on superintendent salaries for surrounding districts. Board members provided feedback as to the attributes the Board was looking for that would be included in the announcement brochure to be prepared by University Associates. There was discussion on the process to be used for the Superintendent Profiling Session scheduled for Feb 2nd. University Associates is to prepare a draft timeline on the search process to have a new superintendent hired by June 1st.  The contract between the District and University Associates was signed.
III.    No announcements at this time.
IV.    Adjourned at 6:50 PM.

Official minutes adopted on February 16, 2006 and signed by Lenny Olson, President and Eddie Oliver, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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Minutes, January 17, 2006                                                                DSISD Board of Trustees   
Sunset Canyon Baptist Church
400 Hwy 290
7:00 PM


I.    The January 17, 2006 SPECIAL CALLED PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ATTENDANCE ZONES of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:05PM by Lenny Olson, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Lenny Olson, John Moore, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, Tim Kurpiewski (arrived at 7:16pm), and Steve Benesh. Also Present: Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Darlene Callender, Larry McGilvray, and Mike Cave. Steve Stewart of Deskmap Systems. As wells as members from the community (see attached sign in sheet).

II.    PUBLIC HEARING for the ATTENDANCE ZONE SENARIOS:
•    Mr. Olson thanked all for coming and then turned the meeting over to Superintendent Mary Ward, she provided background information and then introduced Steve Stewart of Deskmap Systems Inc. Mr. Stewart gave a presentation and entertained questions. Lenny Olson polled the audience for public comment or questions.
•    Following questions and comments of the audience, Mr. Olson and Mary Ward thanked all who attended.
III.    Mr. Olson announced the next regular Board meeting for Thursday, January 19, 2006.
IV.    Adjourned at 8:46 PM.

Official minutes adopted on February 16, 2006 and signed by Lenny Olson, President and Eddie Oliver, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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Minutes, January 19, 2006                                                                                                DSISD Board of Trustees
Administration Building
510 West Mercer Street
5pm Conference Room 109
7:00pm Board Room

I.    The January 19, 2006 REGULAR BOARD meeting of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order to conduct a Workshop at 5:08pm, Lenny Olson, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members, Lenny Olson, Steve Benesh, John Moore, and Tim Kurpiewski all in attendance. Bill Brock (arrived at 5:45pm) and Eddie Oliver (arrived at 5:55pm). Absent was Susie Dudley. Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Darlene Callender, Ron Hill, Howard Ballard, Jeff Strickland, Larry McGilvray, Dan Davis, Kim Gravell, Gracy Capelo, Debby Theis, Sandy Gravenor, Tyler Damron, Donna Janssen, Mike Cave, Rhonda Whitman, Christina Wiswell, Cammie Ockman, Traci Henze, and Richard Lane with Texas Association of School Boards.
II.    Workshop Session:
A.    Staffing Efficiency Study Report:  Richard Lane, TASB
B.    Emergency Operations Plan:  DSISD Coordinated Safety Council

The Board recessed at 6:40pm from the workshop session and reconvened in Regular Session at 7:14pm by Lenny Olson, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Lenny Olson, John Moore, Eddie Oliver, Susie Dudley, Bill Brock, Steve Benesh, and Tim Kurpiewski all in attendance. Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Darlene Callender, Ron Hill, Howard Ballard, Jeff Strickland, Larry McGilvray, Dan Davis, Gracy Capelo, Debby Theis, Tyler Damron, Donna Janssen, Mike Cave, Rhonda Whitman, Christina Wiswell, Sonja Vandivier, Janie Botkin, Tracy Henze, and several Community members.

III.    Opening Ceremony: 

•    New teachers, Beki Treadway, Matt Loutherback, and Melissa Linder, led the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag.
•    Lenny Olson invited the audience to join him in a moment of silence.
IV.    Public Forum:
A.    Chris Bounds addressed the Board regarding the best way to contact and communicate with the District and the Board. He also asked how to get information regarding textbooks. Lenny Olson and Mary Ward answered his questions and provided direction.
B.    David Brandon addressed the Board regarding the Gifted and Talented Task Force report and presented a letter to Board of Trustees.
C.    Bill Brock reminded Board of the play “Godspell” held at the High School.
V.    Superintendent’s Report:
A.    Awards/Recognitions:
1.    The following people expressed their appreciation of the Board Members in honor of School Board Recognition Month:
•    Sonja Vandivier of the Intermediate school and ATPE president Ann Walsh presented gifts of appreciation.
•    Judy Gardner, president of Dripping Springs Education Association.
•    Mike Cave, Principal of the Primary School presented a book dedicated to each Board member that reflect their             character and in which would be donated to the Primary School Library in their honor.
•    Donna Janssen, Principal of the Intermediate School presented books dedicated to each Board member that reflect their character and in which would be donated to the Intermediate School Library in their honor.
•    Tyler Damron, Principal of the Middle School presented books dedicated to each Board member that reflect their character and in which would be donated to the Middle School Library in their honor.
•    Beki Treadway, Matt Loutherback, and Melissa Linder of the High School presented a certificate and a picture of books selected that was to dedicate to each Board member that reflect their character and in which would be donated to the High School Library in their honor.
•    Mary Ward, Superintendent presented certificates of appreciation and books to keep that reflect servant leadership.
B.    Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations reported on the following items:
1.    2006-2007 Budget.
C.    Darlene Callender, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction reported on the following items:
1.    Introduced Crystal Goree who then presented the Gifted and Talented Task Force report.
2.    Mr. Olson opened the meeting to a public for a public hearing at 8:12pm for the Academic Excellence Indicator System report. Darlene Callender gave a presentation and entertained questions and comments of the Board and audience. Mr. Olson closed the public hearing at 8:48pm.
D.    Ron Hill, Director of Human Resources reported on the following items:
1.    Staffing.
E.    Mary Ward, Superintendent reported on the following items:
1.    Enrollment figures.
2.    Legislative report. Susie Dudley informed Board of the TASB Grassroots meeting.
3.    Regular School Board meeting for March 16th would need to change due to Spring Break.
4.    Status report of the School Name Recommendation Committee.
5.    School Board Election Calendar.
6.    Conflict of Interest Disclosure Forms.
7.    School Board mandatory online training regarding open meetings/public information.
8.    Hays Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
9.    Important Dates:
a)    Secondary School Study Group, February 13, 2006.
VI.    Action/Report Items:
A.    Lenny Olson led discussion regarding DSISD Attendance Zones for Grades K through 5. Following discussion, Steve Benesh made the motion, second by John Moore to approve the DSISD Attendance Zones for Grades K through 5 by selecting Plan 1 with modifications to zone 25 to go to the new school and to have zones 48 and 49 to go to the Intermediate school. After further extensive discussion from the Board, Steve Benesh amended his motion to go with plan 6 but move 58 and 60 zone to new school. Second by John Moore.
Voted for: Lenny Olson, John Moore, Eddie Oliver, Steve Benesh, Bill Brock, Tim Kurpiewski
Opposed: Susie Dudley
MOTION CARRIED
B.    Mary Ward led discussion regarding DSISD Goals for 2006-2007. Following discussion, John Moore made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the DSISD Goals for 2006-2007 as presented. (Susie Dudley stepped out of the room)
MOTION CARRIED
C.    Mary Ward led discussion regarding Electronic Voting for DSISD School Board Election. Following discussion, Steve Benesh made the motion, second by Tim Kurpiewski to select the method of electronic voting for DSISD School Board Election held in May.
Voted for: Lenny Olson, Steve Benesh, Susie Dudley, Tim Kurpiewski
Opposed: John Moore, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock
MOTION CARRIED
D.    Mary Ward led discussion regarding the option to contract with the Hays County Elections Office to Conduct DSISD School Board Election. Following discussion, Tim Kurpiewski made the motion, second by Steve Benesh to approve a contract with the Hays County Elections Office to conduct DSISD School Board Election for May 2006.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E.    Lenny Olson led discussion regarding Superintendent Search Subcommittee of the DSISD Board of Trustees. Following discussion, Lenny Olson made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the Superintendent Search Subcommittee of the DSISD Board of Trustees as recommended.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
F.    Greg Jung led discussion regarding the DSHS Course Offering Handbook. Following discussion, Steve Benesh made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the DSHS Course Offering Handbook as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
G.    Greg Jung led discussion regarding the DSHS Innovative Course Application. Following discussion, Eddie Oliver made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to approve the DSHS Innovative Course Application as recommended.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
H.    Mary Ward led discussion regarding the Extension of a Student Transfer under DSISD Local Policy FDA. Following discussion, John Moore made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve the extension of a student transfer under the DSISD Local Policy FDA as recommended.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
I.    The Board discussed the following policies and took the following action:
1.    Following discussion, John Moore made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to approve the DSISD Local Policies:  DEB, FDA, FDB –Student Transfer:  First Reading
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2.    TASB Local Update 77:  Information Only.
J.     Facility Committee Report:
1.    Rick Conrad passed out photos of the Intermediate school build out progress and then gave the 2005 Bond Program Status report.
K.    Parks Commission Report:
1.    Lenny Olson had nothing to report at this time regarding the participation in drilling an Irrigation Well at Dripping Springs Sports Park.
L.    Finance Committee Report:
1.    Tim Kurpiewski led discussion regarding Investment Services. Following discussion, Tim Kurpiewski made the motion, second by Steve Benesh to authorize administration to negotiate and sign a contract with Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM) for investment advisor services.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2.    Tim Kurpiewski presented Superintendent salary survey information.
VII.    Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Tim Kurpiewski to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A.    Minutes for the following Meeting: December 15, 2005 and January 12, 2006.
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.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VIII.    Announcements: None at this time.
IX.    At this time, 10:44pm the Board went into Closed Session to discuss the following items:
A.    Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters:
1.    Property Sale/Acquisition.
2.    Professional Contracts.
3.    Consultation with School District Attorney Regarding Possible Litigation.
X.    The Board reentered Open Session at 12:19am, January 20, 2006 and took no action.
XI.    The Board adjourned at 12:20pm.

Official minutes adopted on February 16, 2006 and signed by Lenny Olson, President and Eddie Oliver, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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Minutes, February 16, 2006                                                                                            DSISD Board of Trustees
Administration Building
510 West Mercer Street
5pm Conference Room 109
7pm Boardroom

I.    The February 16, 2006 REGULAR BOARD meeting of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order to conduct a Workshop at 5:05pm, Lenny Olson, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members, Lenny Olson, Steve Benesh, John Moore, Susie Dudley, Bill Brock, and Tim Kurpiewski all in attendance. Eddie Oliver was absent. Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Darlene Callender, Debby Theis, Gracy Capelo, Tyler Damron, Howard Ballard, Mike Cave, and Ron Hill.

II.    Workshop Session:
A.    Budget Workshop #1.
The Board recessed at 6:30pm from the workshop session and reconvened in Regular Session at 7:08pm by Lenny Olson, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Lenny Olson, John Moore, Eddie Oliver, Susie Dudley, Bill Brock, Steve Benesh, and Tim Kurpiewski all in attendance. Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Darlene Callender, Ron Hill, Howard Ballard, Larry McGilvray, Rick Conrad, Gracy Capelo, Debby Theis, Tyler Damron, Traci Henze, Donna Janssen, Mike Cave, Rhonda Whitman, Christina Wiswell, and members from the School Naming Committee: Olivia Weekley, Herk Johnson, Raquel Wilson, Lisa Woodland, Rip Gravell, Cammie Ockman, Natalie Brewer, Molly White, and Katie Adams.

III.    Opening Ceremony:  
•    High School student, Molly White and Middle School student, Katie Adams led the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag.
•    Lenny Olson invited the audience to join him in a moment of silence.
IV.    Public Forum: None at this time.
V.    Superintendent’s Report:
A.    No awards or recognitions were presented at this time.
B.    Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations reported on the following items:
1.    Payment Schedule for Chapter 41. First payment sent February 15, 2006.
2.    Bond Issue: Elementary playgrounds.
C.    Darlene Callender, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction reported on the following items:
1.    Testing dates.
D.    Ron Hill, Director of Human Resources reported on the following items:
1.    Staffing.
E.    Mary Ward, Superintendent reported on the following items:
1.    DSISD Name Recommendation Committee report was presented by Rip Gravell, Lisa Woodland, and Natalie Brewer.
2.    Enrollment figures.
3.    Legislative report.
4.    Education Service Center Region 13 accepting applications for a position on Board.
5.    Development Issues.
6.    Important dates:
a)    TASB Summer Leadership to be held June 8-10, 2006.
b)    School Board filing began February 13 and ends March 13th.
c)    School Board Academy to be held on March 2nd.
VI.    Action/Report Items:
A.    Lenny Olson led discussion regarding 2006 Order of Election for DSISD Board of Trustees Election in May. Following discussion, John Moore made the motion, second by Steve Benesh to adopt the 2006 Order of Election for DSISD Board of Trustees Election on May 13, 2006, to include Saturday, May 6, 2006 and the hours from 7am to 5pm each day.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B.    Lenny Olson read aloud the DSISD Board of Trustees training credits as follows:
BOARD MEMBER TRAINING HOURS AS OF 02/08/06:

                                   May 2005 to Current        Total To-Date:

Benesh, Steve                    14.50                            42.25
Brock, Bill                            8.50                            60.75
Dudley, Susie                     10.75                          208.00
Kurpiewski, Tim                   8.25                            44.25
Moore, John                       11.00                          113.25
Oliver, Eddie                         4.00                          158.25
Olson, Leonard                   15.25                          147.50

C.    Lenny Olson led discussion regarding the nomination of an Individual for the Hays Central Appraisal District Board of Trustees Vacant Position. Following discussion, Tim Kurpiewski made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to nominate Galen Dodson for the Hays Central Appraisal District Board of Trustees vacant position.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
D.    Darlene Callender led discussion regarding the Gifted and Talented Task Force report. Following discussion, Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Bill Brock to approve the Gifted and Talented Task Force report as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E.    Mary Ward led discussion regarding the DSISD Emergency Operations Plan and the DSISD Crisis Response Plan. Following discussion, Eddie Oliver made the motion, second by Steve Benesh to adopt the DSISD Emergency Operations Plan and the DSISD Crisis Response Plan as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
F.    Mary Ward led discussion regarding student transfer extensions. Following discussion, Steve Benesh made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve student transfer extensions as recommended.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
G.    Lenny Olson led discussion regarding changing the regular Board meeting date in March due to Spring Break. Following discussion, Tim Kurpiewski made the motion, second by John Moore to change the regular Board meeting date March 16th to the following Thursday, March 23rd.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
H.    Board discussed the local policies and took the following actions:
1.    DSISD Local Policies DEB, FDA & FDB: Second Reading. Following discussion, John Moore made the motion, second by Steve Benesh to approve DSISD Local Policies DEB, FDA & FDB on Second Reading.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2.    DSISD Local Policy CV:  Facilities Construction. First Reading. Following discussion, Steve Benesh made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to waive second reading and approve DSISD Local Policy CV:  Facilities Construction on First Reading as recommended.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.    TASB Local Update 77:  First Reading. Following discussion, John Moore made the motion, second by Tim Kurpiewski to adopt TASB Local Update 77 on First Reading.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
I.    Facility Committee Report:
1.    Eddie Oliver led discussion regarding a Wastewater Treatment Application to the City of Dripping Springs. Following discussion, Eddie Oliver made the motion, second by Bill Brock to submit a Wastewater Treatment Application to the City of Dripping Springs.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2.    Eddie Oliver led discussion regarding Real Estate Services. Following discussion, Eddie Oliver made the motion, second by Bill Brock to authorize the Administration to enter into a contract with Rose Real Estate for Real Estate Services as recommended.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.    Eddie Oliver led discussion regarding a storage building located at the Middle School near the tennis courts. Following discussion, Eddie Oliver made the motion, second by Bill Brock to approve a Storage Building located at the Middle School near the tennis courts when administration questions are cleared up.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4.    Eddie Oliver led discussion regarding a concrete wall at the softball stadium.
5.    Rick Conrad gave a 2005 Bond Program Status report.
J.    Lenny Olson gave the Parks Commission report as follows:
1.    Status of the Park Master Plan.
K.    Tim Kurpiewski had nothing to report for the Finance Committee.
L.    Lenny Olson gave the Superintendent Search Committee report:
1.    Process.
2.    Timelines.
VII.    Steve Benesh made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve Consent Agenda with the exception of new personnel contracts as presented:
A.    Minutes for the following Meetings: January 17, 2006, January 17, 2006 (4:30pm), January 19, 2006.
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.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VIII.    Announcements: Greg Jung announced that seven DSHS swimmers qualified for State swim meet.

IX.    At this time, 8:46pm the Board went into Closed Session to discuss the following items:
A.    Acquisition/Sale of Property.
B.    Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters.
1.    Evaluation and Contracts for DSISD Administrative Positions.
X.    The Board reentered Open Session at 11:15pm and took the following action:
A.    Steve Benesh made the motion, second by Bill Brock to enter into a purchasing contact with DH Investments for approximately 50 acres contingent on due diligence and realtor analysis of market value.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B.    Possible action on Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters Pursuant to Discussion in Closed Session.
1.    Contracts for DSISD Administrative Positions: John Moore Following made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve contracts as recommended
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2.    Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Eddie Oliver to approve administrative contract recommendations as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
XI.    Board adjourned at 11:20pm.

Official minutes adopted on March 23, 2006 and signed by Lenny Olson, President and Eddie Oliver, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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Minutes, March 2, 2006                                                                                                        DSISD Board of Trustees    
Administration Building
510 West Mercer Street
Board Room
6:30 PM



I.    The March 2, 2006 SPECIAL CALLED SCHOOL BOARD ACADEMY of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:45PM by Lenny Olson, Board President, who noted a quorum was not present. Absent were John Moore, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock, Susie Dudley, Tim Kurpiewski, and Steve Benesh. Also Present: Mary Ward, Burgess Cook, John Adams, Caroline Pekarek.

II.    School Board Candidate Academy Training: 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 President Lenny Olson presented his perspective on time requirements, challenges for the District, and rewards of being a board member.  He made additional anecdotal comments and entertained questions from potential candidates.  

III.    Superintendent's Report: Deadline to file for School Board is March 13, 2006 at 5pm. Early Voting is May 1 – 9, 2006, and School Board Election Day is May 13, 2006.

IV.    No announcements were made.

V.    Board adjourned at 7:50pm.

Official minutes adopted on March 23, 2006 and signed by Lenny Olson, President of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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Minutes, March 21, 2006                                                                                            DSISD Board of Trustees
Administration Building
510 West Mercer Street
7pm Boardroom

I.    The March 21, 2006 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD meeting of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order to conduct a Public Forum at 7:05pm, by Lenny Olson, Board President, who noted a quorum was not present with members, Lenny Olson and Steve Benesh present. Absent were John Moore, Susie Dudley, Eddie Oliver, Bill Brock and Tim Kurpiewski. Administrators present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Darlene Callender, Greg Jung, Larry McGilvray, and Dan Davis. Also present were several members of the Secondary School Study Group.

II.  
  Mary Ward had the Secondary School Study Group stand up and introduce themselves and who they represented for the District. Mary Ward then presented a power point of the Secondary School Study Group Process. She then opened the floor for Public Forum and entertained questions and comments.

III.   
No announcements were made at this time.

IV.
    The meeting adjourned at 8:21pm.

Official minutes adopted on April 20, 2006 and signed by Lenny Olson, President and Eddie Oliver, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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Minutes, March 23, 2006                                                                                            DSISD Board of Trustees
Administration Building
510 West Mercer Street
5pm Conference Room 109
7pm Boardroom

I.    The March 23, 2006 REGULAR BOARD meeting of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order to conduct a Workshop at 5:20pm, Lenny Olson, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members, Lenny Olson, Steve Benesh, John Moore, Susie Dudley, Bill Brock (arrived at 5:30pm), and Tim Kurpiewski all in attendance. Eddie Oliver was absent. Also present were Mary Ward, Darlene Callender, Gracy Capelo, Ron Hill, Greg Jung, Howard Ballard, Tyler Damron, Donna Janssen, Mike Cave, and Burgess Cook.

II.    Workshop Session:
A.    Budget Workshop #2: Ron Hill presented surveys on employee salaries and health benefits.
B.    Wellness Policy: Darlene Callender and Gracy Capello presented a draft of Student Wellness Policy and Plan for Board members to comment. Action is requested at the April 20th Board meeting.
C.    Superintendent Search Schedule update.

The Board recessed at 6:28pm from the workshop session and reconvened in Regular Session at 7:08pm by Lenny Olson, Board President, who noted a quorum present with members Lenny Olson, John Moore, Susie Dudley, Bill Brock, Steve Benesh, and Tim Kurpiewski all in attendance. Eddie Oliver was absent. Also present were Mary Ward, Dwane Shropshire, Darlene Callender, Ron Hill, Howard Ballard, Rick Conrad, Gracy Capelo, Tyler Damron, Donna Janssen, Mike Cave, Rhonda Whitman, Christina Wiswell, Kim Gravell, Barbara Davidson, Jenny Dailey, Dan Davis, and Mike Wood. Members from the School Naming Committee in attendance were Raquel Wilson and Lisa Woodland. Also in attendance were School Board Candidates John Adams, Caroline Pekarek, and Burgess Cook. As well as Board members of the Dripping Springs Education Foundation were Dr. Ed Flathouse, Penny Reeves-Goff, Jeff Goss, and Ron Jones. As well as several staff members of the Child Nutrition department.

III.    Opening Ceremony: 
•    The staff members of the Child Nutrition Department and Director of Food Services, Gracy Capelo led the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag.
•    Lenny Olson invited the audience to join him in a moment of silence.
IV.    Public Forum: None at this time.
V.    Superintendent’s Report:
A.    Mary Ward, Gracy Capelo, and Lenny Olson presented certificates to staff members of the Child Nutrition Department.

At this time, Ann Walsh with Association of Teachers Professional Educators presented a plant and a gift certificate to Mary Ward in recognition of her retirement. The Board then recessed for a reception in recognition of Child Nutrition Month at 7:14 pm and reconvened in Regular Session at 7:29pm and moved to I V. B.

B.    Dwane Shropshire, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations had nothing to report.
C.    Darlene Callender, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction reported on the following items:
1.    Library Media Handbook. Librarians, Jenny Dailey and Barbara Davidson were present to entertain questions or comments from the Board.
2.    TAKS reading scores for 3rd and 5th grade.
D.    Ron Hill, Director of Human Resources reported on the following items:
1.    Staffing.
2.    Health Care Benefits.
E.    Mary Ward, Superintendent reported on the following items:
1.    Enrollment Figures.
2.    Student Code of Conduct review.
3.    Legislative Report.
4.    Hays County Appraisal District Board of Trustee Position: Galen Dodson
5.    Task calendar update.
6.    Important Dates:
a)    March 28, Secondary Schools Study Group Forum and Community Leaders Breakfast.
b)    April 7-9, Founder’s Day Schedule.
c)    April 22, Ground Breaking for New Elementary.
7.    PTA will hold a School Board Candidate Forum.
8.    Community-wide Health Fair at Middle School set for April 29th.
VI.    Action/Report Items:

At this time the Board went in the following order of the agenda:

B.    Ron Jones led discussion regarding the Dripping Springs Education Foundation Proposal to Fund Consultants. Following extensive discussion, Steve Benesh made the motion, second by Bill Brock to approve the Dripping Springs Education Foundation proposal to fund consultants. After further discussion, Steve Benesh amended the motion, second by Bill Brock to provide seed money/grant of up to $19,000 to the Foundation with the request that they actively seek matching funds before drawing upon that $19,000 and that the money is in connection with retention of the consultant to examine operations of the foundation.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C.    Bill Foulds led discussion regarding Annexation of School Campuses into the City Limits of Dripping Springs. The Board proposed to bring the item back in April.
A.    Lenny Olson led discussion regarding naming DSISD Elementary Schools. Following discussion, Steve Benesh made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to Name DSISD Elementary Schools with three traditional Springs in Dripping Springs the following to take effect July 1, 2006:
1.    Primary School renamed as Dripping Springs Elementary.
2.    Intermediate School renamed as Walnut Springs Elementary.
3.    New Elementary in Belterra renamed as Rooster Springs Elementary.
5 Voted for: Steve Benesh, Susie Dudley, Bill Brock, Tim Kurpiewski, John Moore
1 Opposed: Lenny Olson
MOTION CARRIED
D.    Dwane Shropshire led discussion to Set DSISD Mileage Rates. Following discussion, Tim Kurpiewski made the motion, second by John Moore to set DSISD Mileage Rates.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E.    Greg Jung led discussion regarding Out-of-State Trip for DSHS Debate Team. Following discussion, Steve Benesh made the motion, second by John Moore to approve the Out-of-State Trip for DSHS Debate Team.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
F.    Dwane Shropshire led discussion regarding the sale of a school bus to Hays County Sheriff’s Department. Following discussion, Steve Benesh made the motion, second by John Moore to approve the sale of a 1984 model school bus to Hays County Sheriff’s Department for $1.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
G.    Greg Jung led discussion regarding ACC Dual Enrollment Courses. Following discussion, John Moore made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to approve ACC Dual Enrollment Courses.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
H.    Lenny Olson led discussion to change the DSISD Board of Trustees Regular May Meeting Date. Following discussion, John Moore made the motion, second by Steve Benesh to change the regular May meeting date to May 22, 2006 to canvass votes, recognize State qualifiers and winners, swear in new School Board members.
5 voted for: Lenny Olson, Steve Benesh, Bill Brock, Tim Kurpiewski, John Moore
1 abstained: Susie Dudley
MOTION CARRIED
I.    Mary Ward led discussion regarding the TASB Local Update 77:  Second Reading. Following discussion, Steve Benesh made the motion, second by John Moore to approve the TASB Local Update 77: Second Reading.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
J.    Facility Committee Report:
1.    Rick Conrad and Dwane Shropshire gave a status report of the Bond Project.
2.    Bill Brock led discussion regarding the selection of a general contractor for the DSISD Elementary #3. Following discussion, Bill made the motion, second by Tim Kurpiewski to authorize the Administration to negotiate a contract and award the bid to American Constructors as the General Contractor for DSISD Elementary #3.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Board pulled item 3 to be discuss after Closed Session:
3.    Real Estate Services.
M.    Mary Ward led discussion of an agreed-upon order regarding wells for geothermal closed loop system for DSISD Elementary #3 with the Hays-Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. Following discussion, Susie Dudley made the motion, second by Bill Brock to approve the order regarding wells for geothermal closed loop system for DSISD Elementary #3 with the Hays-Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
 
N.    Mary Ward led discussion regarding a special warranty deed for 19,176 square feet of land in the Belterra subdivision for the purposes of access road to 12.5 acres. Following discussion, Steve Benesh made the motion, second by Bill Brock to approve a special warranty deed for 19,176 square feet of land in the Belterra subdivision for the purposes of access road to 12.5 acres.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
K.    Lenny Olson gave the Parks Commission Report as follows:
1.    Concession Stand/Restroom Facility at Sports Park.
L.    Tim Kurpiewski had nothing to report for the Finance Committee.
VII.    Steve Benesh made the motion, second by Susie Dudley to approve Consent Agenda as presented:
A.    Minutes for the following meetings: February 16, 2006 and March 2, 2006.
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.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VIII.    Announcements as follows:
A.    Mary Ward announced the following:
1.    Principal Selection Committee Meetings.
2.    Tiger Relay on Friday.
3.    Soccer Playoffs.
4.    One Act Play.
5.    Academic UIL at Lake Travis.
B.    Donna Janssen announced plans for Cow Patty Bingo.
C.    Lenny Olson informed the Board of the Superintendent Search Committee Meetings.
IX.    At this time, 10:24pm the Board went into Closed Session to discuss the following items:
A.    Property Sale/Acquisition.
B.    Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters:
1.    Evaluation and Contracts for Teachers and Other Certified Professional Staff.

Susie Dudley left meeting at 12:40am.

 
X.    The Board reentered Open Session at 12:55am March 24, 2006 and took the following action:
A.    Property Sale/Acquisition: No action taken.
B.    Possible action on Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters Pursuant to Discussion in Closed Session:
1.    John Moore made the motion to approve certified personnel contracts as presented. Second by Steve Benesh.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.    Following discussion, Tim Kurpiewski made the motion, second by Bill Brock to approve Stanberry and Associates for Real Estate Services.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
XI.    The Board adjourned at 1:00am, March 24, 2006.

Official minutes adopted on April 20, 2006 and signed by Lenny Olson, President and Eddie Oliver, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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Minutes, March 28, 2006                                                                                            DSISD Board of Trustees
Administration Building
510 West Mercer Street
7am Boardroom

I.    The March 28, 2006 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD meeting of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:10am by Mary Ward, Superintendent, who noted a quorum was not present with no members present. Board members absent were Lenny Olson, Bill Brock, Steve Benesh, Tim Kurpiewski, John Moore, Susie Dudley, and Eddie Oliver. Also present were Dripping Springs community members and committee members of the Secondary School Study Group.

II.    Community Leaders’ Breakfast: Mary Ward provided enrollment projections and gave a power point presentation regarding the Secondary School Study Group process. She then entertained questions and comments from the audience.

III.    Announcements: None at this time.

IV.    The Superintendent Ward adjourned at 8:15am.


Official minutes adopted on April 20, 2006 and signed by Lenny Olson, President and Eddie Oliver, Secretary of the DSISD Board of Trustees.

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Minutes, March 28, 2006                                                                                            DSISD Board of Trustees
Sunset Canyon Baptist Church
4000 Hwy 290
7pm

I.    The March 28, 2006 SPECIAL CALLED BOARD meeting of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board of Trustees was called to order to conduct a Public Foru