Serving students in the communities of Bastrop, Cedar Creek, Red Rock, Rockne, and Paige
Update on Construction Projects
Frank Cloud presented an update on BISD construction projects. Mr. Cloud reported that all contractors on the districts’ three construction projects went the extra mile to make sure they were prepared in the event of inclement weather and flooding from Hurricane Ike. Henry Gideon agreed.
Mr. Cloud reported that he has been working with TxDOT on turn lanes, traffic lights, etc., at the new sites.
Revised Timeline for Cedar Creek High School Configuration
Information was provided to the Board. Barry Edwards reviewed the updated timeline for Cedar Creek High School configuration. He explained that open forum discussions are scheduled in November and December, and January remains the target date for the Superintendent’s recommendation for the CCHS configuration.
Mr. Edwards reviewed survey results of opening configurations for first year high schools. He explained that the administration would bring three scenarios to the Board for discussion – freshman only, grades 9 and 10, and grades 9-12. Mr. Sanders inquired about district boundary lines. Mr. Edwards stated that the demographer would assist the district by mapping out the three scenarios; however the lines look clean at this point. He added that the district is not locked into the boundary lines.
Mr. Eaton stated that he would like to see a projection of what the districts’ facilities would look like and what will be taught at what facility in 2012. He added that other facilities would be freed up when the new high school opens. Mr. Eaton stated that he felt like a magnet high school would do well in BISD, adding that “we may regret our decision if we open CCHS as a traditional new high school.” Mr. Gideon stated that the new high school was approved by voters with the expectation that it would be a traditional high school. He went on to say that there have been conversations over the last decade on the high school and what it would look like. Mr. Gideon asked if the district should review the long-range plan and high school facility discussions. Mr. Eaton stated that the district could benefit from a larger Genesis School. In addition, he stated that trade training was not considered in the long range plan. Mr. Sanders suggested updating the districts’ strategic plan. He stated that he was interested in a trade/technical school and a magnet school. Dr. Thomas agreed that the ideas deserved time to be studied, adding that student data must be reviewed and considered.
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