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College Station Independent School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet

4 h 15 min · 6 public speakers

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What happened at this meeting

College Station ISD board approves $1 per hour raise for custodial employees 3:28:23

  • In a workshop, the board heard reports on bilingual and ESL programs and the child nutrition program, and a presentation from a representative of the State Board of Education. 2:26
  • Trustees discussed a proposed pilot program for central office administrators to serve as substitute teachers, and a speaker said a framework could be brought to the December workshop. 2:41:25
  • The board voted 7 to 0 on motions to approve a $1 per hour pay increase for custodial employees and materials testing for the central office building project. 3:28:23
  • After a closed session, the board voted 7 to 0 on a motion authorizing legal counsel to pursue claims to seek recovery of the district's funds. 4:14:33
Item by item (14)
  1. Bilingual and ESL program evaluation 2:26
    • The presiding officer called the workshop to order with 7 members present and said no one had signed up for hearing of citizens. 2:26
    • A presenter said that as of October 12th, 1,622 students had been offered and accepted emergent bilingual services, and that 148 students met reclassification criteria this year, 3 more than last year. 2:52
    • Asked whether students stay in the dual language program through 6th grade, the presenter said the majority do. 14:42
  2. Child nutrition program evaluation 22:43
    • The director of child nutrition said the department has 140 staff members and serves a little over 3,300 breakfasts and 7,600 lunches each day. 22:57
    • The director said the department has 6 full-time openings and 1 part-time opening and no substitutes available. 22:57
    • Asked how much more the anticipated increase would be per year, a speaker said it was about $480,000. 36:28
  3. State Board of Education update 38:30
    • In response to a question about vouchers, the representative said the Permanent School Fund cannot be used to fund private school vouchers. 1:00:02
  4. Procurement process report 1:09:19
    • The director of purchasing said purchases of goods or services totaling $100,000 or more over a 12-month period require an authorized procurement method. 1:10:47
    • The director said the district is certified with a micro-purchase threshold of $99,999 for federal grants. 1:16:59
  5. Compensation plan policy review 1:31:32
    • A speaker who requested the item said some employees had been paid outside the minimum and maximum range of the compensation plan and asked whether the policy could be made clearer. 1:31:53
    • A speaker said there was an oversight that would be corrected and that processes would change. 1:35:55
    • A speaker said the district has not acted outside the policy as currently written. 1:36:33
  6. Regular meeting opening and recognitions 1:40:03
    • The regular meeting was called to order with 7 members present, followed by the pledges. 1:40:03
    • The district recognized 8 seniors named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. 2:07:29
    • The assistant superintendent of teaching and learning said district campuses earned 47 TEA distinctions for 25⁠-⁠26, up from 25 the previous year. 2:24:09
  7. Board and superintendent reports 2:31:57
    • A speaker said the Education Foundation received 113 teaching grants this year. 2:31:57
    • A report on board member continuing education listed each trustee as having completed or exceeded the required training. 2:40:04
  8. Central office substitute teacher pilot 2:40:04
    • The item asked about developing a pilot program for central office administrators to serve as substitute teachers on campuses. 2:41:23
    • A board member said that, after discussions with the board attorney, the matter is an administrative policy, not a board policy, and that any such effort should be led by the district. 2:43:07
  9. Hearing of citizens 3:01:04
    • Several speakers at public comment raised concerns about staffing of gifted and talented specialists and changes to the program. 3:02:16
    • A speaker at public comment asked the board to challenge administration proposals. 3:05:40
    • Speakers at public comment raised concerns about teacher workload, pay and the focus on test scores. 3:11:54
  10. Consent agenda 3:20:59
    • The consent agenda included items G, H2, and J2 to J12. 3:20:59
    • The consent agenda passed 7 to 0. 3:21:23
  11. District improvement plan 3:21:23
    • A staff member said the plan focuses on MTSS for academics and behavior, middle school math, and PLC and teacher use of data. 3:22:46
    • The staff member said one goal is for 76% of students in grades 5 through 8 to meet their growth goals. 3:23:33
    • The board approved the district improvement plan 7 to 0. 3:28:07
  12. Custodial pay increase 3:28:23
    • A staff member said the district has 16 vacant custodial positions and proposed moving custodians and head custodians up one pay grade with a starting rate of $13 per hour. 3:29:01
    • The staff member said current custodial employees would receive a $1 per hour increase effective October 26th, at an estimated cost of $85,000 covered by savings in property and casualty insurance. 3:29:55
    • The board approved the pay changes 7 to 0. 3:33:09
  13. Central office materials testing contract 3:33:09
    • The board approved the contract 7 to 0. 3:34:47
  14. Closed session and legal claims 3:34:47
    • The board met in closed session on potential claims arising from the district's purchase of ballistic shields and on a personnel issue. 3:34:47
    • A motion asked the board to authorize legal counsel to pursue all available claims, including filing suit against Cool View, to seek recovery of the district's funds. 4:14:33
    • The motion passed 7 to 0. 4:14:48

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Video: posted by the district as “CSISD Board Meeting 10/20/2026”