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