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BM 2003-01-08 CEDCCOPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION January 8, 2003 MINUTES The Coppell Education Development Corporation met at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at Coppell Town Center, 1st Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. In attendance: Jerry Coker, President Peggy Quinn, Vice President Betty Carter, Secretary Steve Brock, Board Member David Hermanski, Board Member Valerie Strong, Board Member Also present: Jim Witt, Staff Liaison Kathy Bowling, Recording Secretary Board Member Diane Ebersberger resigned and a new member has not yet been appointed. Item 1. Call to Order. President Jerry Coker called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Item 2. Approval of Minutes: December 11, 2002 Betty Carter asked that the apostrophe be moved on Citizen's Appearance to read, "Citizens' Appearance." Peggy Quinn made a motion to approve the minutes with that change, and Betty Carter seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Item 3. Citizens' Appearance. No citizens appeared. Item 4. Discussion of Setting and Potential Adoption of Priorities for Grant Application Approvals. President Coker reviewed why the half-cent sales tax had been voted in by the citizens. He believes that the CEDC should maximize use of the existing monies by bringing back programs that have been cut by the 1SD's, and not by creating new programs. Jerry asked whether the CEDC feels the need to set priorities for the schools. After some discussion, it was decided to use individual votes on the CEDC as a method of deciding what to fund instead of naming priorities. Item 5. Discussion and Potential Action Regarding Submittal of Grant Amendments. Peggy Quinn said she had obtained the current step and pay plan for CISD and it did not match what was requested in the grant amendments recently approved. She requested that Jim Witt write to the three school districts and charter school requesting pay plans for the upcoming year. Discussion ensued regarding substantiation of pay grades for teachers in grant approved programs. Jim said he would meet with Jennifer Armstrong regarding documentation received from the 1SD' s. After some discussion regarding the cost associated with City personnel and attorney time to rewrite and monitor amendments, Betty Carter made a motion not to accept amendments to grant agreements. Steve Brock seconded the motion. Peggy Quinn, Betty Carter, and David Hermanski voted for the motion, and Jerry Coker and Steve Brock voted against it. Valerie Strong abstained. The motion failed. Peggy Quinn then moved to reconsider the issue of amendments, and Betty Carter seconded the motion. David Hermanski, Betty Carter, Peggy Quinn and Valerie Strong voted for the measure, and Steve Brock and Jerry Coker voted against it. The motion carried. More discussion ensued, and David Hermanski made a motion not to accept amendments to grant agreements. Betty Carter seconded the motion. Peggy Quinn, Jerry Coker, Betty Carter, David Hermanski, and Valerie Strong voted for the motion, and Steve Brock voted against it. The motion carried. Item 6. Final Approval of Grant Application Guidelines and Grant Applications for 2003-2004. Peggy Quinn made a motion to approve the revised Grant Application Guidelines and Grant Application, and Steve Brock seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Jim Witt was asked to forward this new version of the grant application to all schools that received revenue last year, along with mention that amendments would not be accepted to grant agreements. A reminder will also be included to forward enrollment figures, which are due by February 1. In addition, Jim will invite school superintendents to the February 12 meeting to answer any questions regarding the new grant application. Jennifer Armstrong or another finance department employee will also attend to discuss funds available this year. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Bowling Recording Secretary