January 15, 2003

Galveston Independent School District Board of Education

The Galveston Independent School District Board of Education voted 6-0-1, with Deborah Jones abstaining, to approve a design and redevelopment plan for the new Bolivar school.

All other votes were unanimous.

The school board approved a contract with the City of Galveston for the 2002 Community Development Block Grant program.

The school board approved a Ball High School parent-teacher handbook and school course catalog for 2003/2004.

All other agenda items were approved.

The school board met in workshop with Michael Gaertner concerning the Austin Roofing Project.

The school board also held a workshop discussion with Greg Fleisher regarding the Advanced Placement Incentive Program for secondary schools in GISD.

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