03-04-2008 (WISD & City Council Subcommittee) Minutes Wylie City Council &
Wylie Independent School
CITY OF WYLIE District
JOINT MEETING
Minutes
Wylie City Council and WISD Joint Subcommittee Meeting
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 -7:00 A.M.
Wylie Independent School District
Educational Service Center
951 S. Ballard
Wylie, TX 75098
CALL TO ORDER
City Council members present were Mayor John Mondy; Council Member/Subcommittee Chair
Rick White; and Council Member David Goss. WISD School Board members present were
WISD Trustee/School Subcommittee Chair Susan Schuler; WISD Trustee Ronni Fetzer; and
WISD Trustee Baron Cook. Also in attendance were City Manager Mindy Manson and
Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fuller.
PRESENTATIONS & DISCUSSION
1. Approval of the Minutes from November 6,2006 (City Subcommittee Members Only)
The minutes presented were approved with no additions or corrections.
2. Security for City and Schools
Subcommittee members discussed security measures. The City Council representatives
indicated that Police Chief Duscio attends most Council meetings and City Manager Mindy
Manson confirmed that a Police Officer also attends with overtime pay. WISD representatives
expressed an interest in having an Officer or SRO in attendance at their Board meetings or any
meeting that they know may have heated discussions. It was agreed that staff would explore
different options and costs.
Minutes
Wylie City Council and WISD Subcommittee
March 4,2008
3. Possible Implementation of Ordinance Prohibiting Use of Cell Phones in School
Zones
Mayor John Mondy indicated that the City was in the early stages of looking into an ordinance
prohibiting the use of cell phones in school zones and will still need to evaluate the cost of signs
and provision of hands-free equipment to staff. WISD representatives expressed their support
for the implementation of an ordinance.
4. Feasibility of Teen Program
City Manager Mindy Manson explained to the Subcommittee that the Park Board had discussed
the need for a Teen Center or Teen Program during their annual retreat and that they believed it
was a priority need. Ms. Manson stated that the Park Board believes that the focus age group
should be generally 5th through 8th grades and that such a program would not be successful
without the participation of the school district. WISD Trustee/School Subcommittee Chair
Susan Shuler indicated that the district had explored school-based after school programs, but had
initially targeted elementary age students. Ms. Shuler stated that the district believes that the
school-based program should be academic based. Discussion followed regarding a school-city
partnership with the WISD providing the academic support and the City providing the
recreational support.
5. Other Partnerships
The Subcommittee discussed the upcoming Memorandum of Understanding regarding the SRO
program and the continued support of the Crossing Guard program. The WISD representatives
requested that the City ensure that the summer programs do not compete with the WISD coaches
camp.
6. Future Meetings
The Subcommittee agreed that the next meeting would take place at City Hall on May 6, 2008 at
7:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss,the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 a.m.
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SUBMITTED BY:
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Minutes
Wylie City Council and WISD Subcommittee
March 4,2008