The College Station Independent School District (College Station ISD) board on Oct. 28 voted unanimously to approve a proposed purchase of library books and, after an executive session, voted 6-0 on a motion regarding a pending parent grievance appeal.

The library purchase, listed on the agenda as item D1, was approved “as presented” on a motion by Dr. Payne and a second by Ms. McAdams. The meeting record shows the motion passed on a voice vote, with the clerk announcing the vote 6-0 in favor.

The purchase was followed by agenda item E1, under which the board recessed to an executive session to consider a parent grievance appeal. The board said the executive session deliberations were held pursuant to the closed‑meeting exception for personally identifiable information about public school students in the Texas Open Meetings Act, citing Texas Government Code §551.0821. The board reconvened in open session at 6:39 p.m.

After returning to open session, a motion “regarding the pending appeal” was made by Mr. Ben and seconded by Dr. Payne. The board again approved the motion by a 6-0 vote. The board thanked the family for bringing their concerns to the district before adjourning the special meeting.

The meeting began at 5 p.m. with six members present. The agenda included the library purchase and the parent grievance appeal; no citizens signed up to speak for this special meeting, according to the record.

Votes at a glance

- Item D1 — Proposed library books purchase: Motion to approve “as presented.” Mover: Dr. Payne. Second: Ms. McAdams. Tally: 6-0. Outcome: approved.

- Grievance appeal — Motion regarding the pending parent grievance (agenda references F and G): Motion to take action regarding the pending appeal. Mover: Mr. Ben. Second: Dr. Payne. Tally: 6-0. Outcome: approved.

No further details about the specific vendor, dollar amount for the library purchase, or the substance of the parent grievance were recorded in the meeting transcript provided; the board cited the statutory closed-meeting exception before deliberating on the grievance.