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Home My WebLink About04-15-08 TSHA Agenda Packet TEXAS STUDENT AGENDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY (AN INSTRUMENTALITY OFT E TOWN OF WESTLA ) April 15, 2008 5:30 P.M. TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING OF'F'ICE 3 VILLAGE CIRCLE, SUITE 207 WESTLAKE, TEXAS 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. DISCUSS POSSIJgILITY OF REQUIRING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FINANCIAL NEED. 3. PRESIDENTS PORT. 4. CONSIDER RATIFYING THE ACTION OF THE PRESIDENT LAT TO NEW SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS. 5. FINANCE MANAGERS REPORT. 6. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 29,2005. 7. ADJOURN. CERTIFICATION I certify that the above notice was posted at the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake,3 Village Circle,and Westlake Civic Campus,2600 J.T. Ottinger Road, Westlake,Texas, on or before Friday,April 11,2008,by 5 p.m. under the Open Meetings Act,Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Kim Sutter,TRMC,Town Secretary If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs,please advise the Town Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817-490-5710 and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you. April 12, 2008 TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING PRESIDENT'S REPORT SCHOLARSHIPS This year we have offered over 360 scholarships to renewal and new applicants. So far 200 have accepted, several more for Denton are pending and 20 or so offers are still out for Austin and College Station. At this time last year we had about 100 committed, so the process is running a month ahead this year. The scholarship total for 2007/2008 is 170. Our target was to reach or exceed 200 for the 2008/2009 school year. There are add ons or drops daily. Considering offers to new applications,we are offering scholarships to about 39% of those applying to TS HA. The ratio for the renewal applicants is much higher. The quality of the applicants appear to equal to or higher than in prior years. Female recipients outnumber male recipients about three to one, and minority recipients appear to be about 40%. Over 60% of those that were offered scholarships showed financial need; however, the recipients in need that are able to accept are somewhat less. The full cost of attending a large university finally hits them. There are 30 full scholarships accepted. In interviewing Colleyville Lions Scholarship applicants, I was again reminded of the great value of face to face interviews with applicants. Many of our Congressmen interview candidates for the Service Academies very successfully. The Senators can not as the potential nominees are from all sections of the state. Down the road TSHA might consider asking applicants to video CD record answers to a set of questions/personal statement and even further along consider video conferencing for interviews. Also from recent Colleyville experience arranging just 15 interviews, selected from 36 applicants makes this process with teen agers akin to herding cats. We have again approached UNIT about TSHA scholarships for freshmen. The answer from the top remains a firm no except for kids from the three original ISD high schools. OCCUPANCY The current overall occupancy is 96%. Prelease for the 2008/2009 year at 66% is ahead of the same time last year by more than 6%. All properties including Denton are ahead of the pre lease rates last year. Ballpark, Cambridge and Town Lake will be 100% occupied. Renewals are at least 50% of the preleases except at Cambridge where the ratio is much lower. The Cambridge environment and meals appear to be magnets for freshmen and overseeing parents, but they may be considered somewhat restrictive for upperclassmen. CAMBRIDGE The tax decision remains in the hands of the Brazos County Court. The chief appraiser has retired, and a new person has been appointed. Page 2. PROJECT FINANCES The project finances are reported for the first half of the fiscal year(September—February). Revenue is $9.7M, 4.3% positive to budget. Cambridge is significantly ahead, Ballpark and Town Lake are ahead and San Marcos and Denton are behind. Total expenses at$ 4.5M are 1% better than budget. Denton is very good. Ballpark and San Marcos are 4% over. Net Operating Income is $5.2M, 10% positive to budget. Cambridge is well ahead, San Marcos is negative. The others are positive. NI is 53% of total revenue. Financial summaries for all projects are being supplied to the Board. AUTHORITY FINANCES The Authority Balance Sheet through March, seven months of the FY shows $430K, an increase of$17K for the month. Net Income is ($187K)which is $28K or 13% positive to budget. The Authority Balance Sheet and P&L Statement are being forwarded to the Board. Respectively Submitted, Hank Smyth � 9:17 AM TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY 04/15/08 Balance Sheet Accrual Basis Asof March 31. 2UO0 Mar 31.VV ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 1010-First Financial 1017'pFin'Contnbutio^s 4.992.53 1011 'pFin~Au»xonh/ 57.039a2 1012'FFin-Denton 52.882.02 1U14'FFin'SanMarcos 78328 1V1s'FFin'numa|Account 283.280.72 1010-Petty Cash 250.00 Total 1010-First Financial 399,244.08 Totm/Cxmo*ing0Sa"ings 389.2448e Other Current Assets 1*o^-AIR-Ballpark 13.008J5 1600'Pmpaids 5.236.14 15OO'AIR-Cambridge 10.270.00 1501 '*1m-TLSM 2.046.44 1503'/VR'Denton 299.56 Total Other Current Assets 30.880�89 Total Current Assets 430.184.97 TOTAL ASSETS 430.104u7 uAo|unsa&EuuirY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities oUV4-Deferred Revenue 33.750.00 Total Other Current Liabilities 33.750.00 Total Current Liabilities 33.750.00 Total Liabilities 33,750.00 Equity 111V-Retained Earnings -390.284.28 onn0-Opening ao|Equity 873.625.26 Net Income '187.006o9 Total Equity 396.354a7 TOTAL LIABILITIES 8EQUITY 430'104.97 Page I ` 9:16 AM TEXAS ��STUDENT HOUSING HOUSING ��AUTHORITY �� wm�m Profit =~ ��== Accrual Basis September 2UO7 through March 2OOQ Sep'07'Mar oo Ord|nsy|oonme/Expmnse Income e000-Scholarship Value 287.350.00 4Vn0-Contributions Income 4O5V-Restricted 5.000.00 Total 4uao-Contributions Income 5,000.00 4200-AustinaaUparkFvmn 4co1 'Basic Administration 10.508.00 vzo4-Asset Management 24.839.51 Total 4%O0-Austin Ballpark Fees 85.347.51 4210-4ustinTvwn|axe Fees 4214-Asset Management 25.22178 Total 4210-AvsUnTown|akn Fees 25'221.78 422O-Cambridge Fees 4224-Asset Management 51.350u0 Total 4u2n'Cambridge Fees 51.350.00 4uao'Denton Fees 42V4'Asset Management 19.159.41 Total 4u3o'Denton Fees 19.15941 4uso-mmuFees 4251 -|euorFee 25.000,00 Total^2so'Mau Fees 25,000.00 4290-Administrative Scholarship Fees *291 -AuotinoaUpark 5*.833.00 429e-AustmTown|axe 59.033.00 4293-Cambridge z.roUn 4294-Denton 69.803.43 4o9n-San Marcos 0.475.00 4007'Melrose 51.187o8 4290-Administrative Scholarship Fees'Other ezo Total 429n-Administrative Scholarship Fees 244.182o1 Total Income 682.61121 Expense 44OO-Scholarships 287.350.00 450O-Scholarship Expense 4501 -Austin Ballpark 22.770.00 4so2'Austin Town Lake 24.348,58 45on'Cambridge 23.772.00 4504'Denton 23.575.00 ^moe.San Marcos 5.322.50 4507-Melrose 08.200.50 Total 4500'Scholarship Expense 108.055.50 mOnV-Cnntmo«Lauor 125.963.82 0120'Bank Service Charges 10.00 5121 -CCMo,c»antExponsa 42122 *170-Dnue Expense 249.22 61no-Insurance 6181 -D&o 15.174.18 Total O18o'Insurance 15.174.18 6240-Miscellaneous 085.61 Vaso'Postage and Delivery 3.530.48 V36u-Printing and Reproduction 3.173.38 U270-Professional Fees V2T4'Audit Fees 5.000.00 Total 6e7o'Professional Foes 5.000.80 Pagel 9:16 AM TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY 04/15/08 Profit & Loss Accrual Basis September 2007 through March 2008 Sep'07-Mar 08 6290•Rent 3,285.27 6350-Travel 949.42 6385•Board Meetings 711.36 6550-Office Supplies 624,32 6670•Program Expense 1,992,45 6770•Supplies 6790•Office 328.29 Total 6770-Supplies 328.29 6800•Contingency Fund 300,000.00 Total Expense 917,484.52 Net Ordinary Income -224,873.31 Other Income/Expense Other Income 7010•Interest Income 10,859.24 7030•Other Income 28,307.98 Total Other Income 39,167.22 Other Expense 8610•Other Expenses 1,300.00 Total Other Expense 1,300.00 Net Other Income 37,86712 Net Income -187,006.09 Page 2 , ^ 9:28 AM TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY 04115/08 Profit & Loss Budget vs, Actual Accrual Basis September 2007 through March 2808 Sep n7'Mar ou Budget $Over Budget O,dinary!noome8Expense Income 200V-Scholarship Value 287.350�08 287.350.00 0o0 403O'Contributions Income 4O5O-Restricted 5,000.00 Total 4000'Contributions Income 5.00080 4uOV-Austin Ballpark Fees 4201 -Basic Administration 18.508.00 18.389.00 '7.881�00 4204-Asset Management 24.839.51 18.389.00 6.450.51 Total 4con-Austin Ballpark Fees 35.347�51 30.778.00 -1.430.49 4%1V'Austin Tnwn|akoFees 4210-Asset Management 25.221.78 10.555�00 8.666.78 Total 4a10-Austin Tmwn|axoFees 25.221.78 16.555.00 0.606J8 4oco'Cambridge Fees 4221 -aosioxdministrat/un 0.00 71.890u0 -71.890.00 4224'Asset Management 51.350.00 Total 4220'Cambridge Fees 51.350o0 71.890.00 -28.540o0 42no-Denton Fees 4nx4-Asset Management 1e.159.41 25.613o0 '6.453.*9 Total 4u3u-Denton Fees 19.15941 25.013.00 '6.453.59 4u4o'San Marcos Fees 4244-Asset Management 080 12.770.00 '12.770.00 Total 4240-San Marcos Fees 0.00 12.776.00 '12.770.00 4uso'mauFees 4251 -Issuer Fee 25.000,00 25.000.00 0.00 Total 4oso-MSUpooa 25.800o0 25.080.00 0.00 *xen-Administrative Scholarship Fees 4291 -AusxinBaUpa,h 54.833.60 49.364.80 5.469.80 4zou-Austin To=n|ame 59.033.00 48.886.00 10.047o0 4293.Cambridge 2,750.00 1.400o0 1.350u0 4294-Denton 69.903.43 03.497.00 8.400A3 4zys'San Marcos 0.475.00 6.797.00 '321.40 *uys-Crossing Place 000 oon 000 4u97-Melrose 51.187o8 50.750.00 437o8 4290-Administrative Scholarship Fees'Other '820 Total 4oVo'Administrative Scholarship Fees 244.182.51 220.7e4,00 23.388.51 Total Income 092.611.21 690.756.00 '4.144.78 Expense 44uo-Scholarships 287.358.00 287.350.00 0.00 4500-Scholarship Expense 4501 -Avstin asUpam 22.770.00 22.06*.00 712o0 4502-Austin Town Lake 24.348.50 24.514,00 -164.50 4s03-Cambridge 23.772.80 23.772.00 0.00 45V4-Denton 23.575.00 28.502o0 '2.927.00 4smo-San Marcos 5.322.50 8.132.00 '809»8 4506-Crossing Place 0.00 0.00 0.00 4507.Melrose 88.280.50 73.500.00 '5.239.50 ^5Vo'Scholarship Expense'Other 0o0 0.00 000 Total 4sno-Scholarship Expense 168.055.50 176.4e4o0 -8.428.50 6030-Auvertisine 8.00 708.00 -700o0 s000-contn^ct Labor 125.ee3.82 134.190.00 -8.22e.18 6130-Bank Service Charges 18.00 0.00 10.00 51%1 -CC Merchant Expense 421.22 700.00 '27878 6170-Office Expense 248.22 � Pagel ` . . ^ 9:28 AM TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY �� ^� �� 0 mn�m�a Profit ~° °�~"^~ Budget ^ Actual . Accrual Basis September 2OO7 through March 2QQ8 Sep'OT-Mar O8 Budget $Over Budget 618n-Insurance 6181 -o&D 15.17*.18 22,000.00 -6.825.82 Total 010V-Insurance 15.174.18 22.000.00 '8.825.82 Vo4n'Miscellaneous 665.61 1.400.00 -734.39 m2no-Postage and Delivery 3`530.48 2,000.00 1.530.48 6mnV'Printing and Reproduction 3.173.38 ma7o'Professional Fees 6273-Consulting 0.00 1.000.00 '1.000.00 8274-Audit Fees 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.08 Total 6om'Professional Fees 5.000D0 6.800.00 '1.000.00 6290-Rent 3.285.27 3.228,00 05.27 0350-Travel 949.42 1.200.00 -250.58 B8n5-Board Meetings 711.38 350.00 361.30 0so0-Office Supplies 02432 1.050.00 '425.88 65so-Payroll Expenses 000 0,00 0.00 6a7o-Program Expense 1.992A5 3.500.00 -1.507.55 6770-Supplies ary0'Office 32e.2e Total Vrr0-Supplies 32829 sonu'Contingency Fund 300.000o0 300.000.00 0.00 Total Expense 817.484.52 940.744.00 -23.259.48 Net Ordinary Income -224.873a1 'e43.988.00 19.114.69 [xxo,monme/expenso Other Income 7n1V'Interest Income 10.859.24 29.250.00 '18.390.7* 7030-Other Income 28.387.98 Total Other Income 39.10722 ue.cn000 9.917.22 Other Expense 8010-Other Expenses 1.300.00 Total Other Expense 1.300u0 Not Other Income 37.86722 28.250.00 8.01722 Net Income -187.006.09 -214.738o0 27'731y1 � | / ! Page i TEXAS i WE, STUDENT . HousING October 1, 2007 To: Principals, Heads of School, and Counselors of Texas Public and Private High Schools TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM-2008 Texas Student Housing Authority is a non profit entity of the town of Westlake Texas and is chartered under the Texas Education Authority. It has offered 1800 scholarships since 1995 to graduates of Texas High Schools of which 400 were offered in 2007 to graduates of over 350 of our Texas high schools and community colleges. The first scholarship awarded to a Westlake resident was in 2003. These housing scholarships, in the amount of$2,500 per year, offered in our TSH off-campus facilities are renewable for up to four years to a maximum value of $10,000. In 2008 TSH intends to offer up to 400 scholarships to graduates in over 1350 Texas High Schools. TSH would like to join with you in making these scholarships available to your graduating seniors who are accepted in a Texas college or university in communities in which TSH owns facilities. There are no limits on the number of qualified applicants from any one high school or from your prior graduates enrolled as upper classmen. Incoming college freshmen may apply for scholarships in Austin, College Station and Denton. Upperclassmen may apply from those as well as from Texas State University and Texas Women's University. Our standards are high but reasonable, and we do make limited exceptions in extenuating circumstances. The attached packet and application contain the details of the process and the requirements. The Board of Directors of TSH reviews applications and makes the final selection of the scholarship recipients. The postmark deadline for applications is January 31, 2008. Early applications are encouraged as soon as fall semester 2007 grades are available. We look forward to working with you in identifying worthy, qualified young men and women and rewarding them with these very significant scholarships. We are looking for young people seriously committed to a certain college or university for their education. We have found that awardees that change their minds at a late date prohibit other deserving graduates the opportunity to receive a TSH scholarship. Please send your e-mail address to tsha ,westlake-tx.or to allow us to best communicate. More information concerning Texas Student Housing and its scholarship recipients is available at w-ww.texasstudenthousing.net. You may also contact Kim at the TSH office, 817-490-5744. OFFERED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS - TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY 3 Village Circle, Suite 207 ® Westlake, Texas 76262 Phone: 817.490.57 10 tsha Westlake-tx.orc, Fax: 817.430.0967 TEXAS STUDENT '..',"' HousING (AN INSTIZUMENTALITY OF THE TOWN OF ESTLA ) 2008-2009 Scholarship Application For 2008 High School Graduates $10,000 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS $2,500.00 a year F -CA PU * housing scholarship, renewable for up to four years APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31 , 2008 This scholarship is open to students accepted to colleges in Austin, Coflege Station,. Denton,, or San Marcos, Texas, that have NOT signed off-campus housing leases with a TSH facility managed by Asset Campus Housing. *Please note: Texas State University and Texas Woman's University typically do not permit Freshmen or Sophomore students to live off campus. The University of Texas restricts Freshmen from living off-campus as well. Therefore, scholarships may be limited to upper-classmen at these universities. Introduction Texas Student Housing Authority's (TSHA) academic scholarships are administered by the Board of Directors. The academic scholarship described below rewards academic and leadership excellence. Family financial disclosure is not required, but special needs are considered. A complete application for the scholarship listed in. this publication consists of the application form, personal statement, official transcript, letters of recommendation, and standardized test scores. ALL TSHA scholarships awarded through this application will be announced to the winning applicants by e-mail or US mail. Please make sure TSHA is kept informed of any changes in your contact information (e-mail address, mailing address, and/or home/cell telephone number). Application Instructions 1. Application Form: Properly complete and sign the application form. Scholarship application materials should be mailed to the address on the last page of this package. Postmark deadline for this application is JANUARY 31,2008. Earlier submission of the application is encouraged. 2. Eligibility: TSHA Scholarships are available to Texas High School graduating seniors, Community College attendees, and university upper classmen who have previously graduated from a Texas High School. 3. high School and University Transcripts: An OFFICIAL high school transcript and (if applicable) OFFICIAL University transcript indicating grades and class rank at least through the mid term of the previous year must accompany the scholarship application. Faxed copies of transcripts are not official and cannot be accepted. We also need a letter of good standing and full time status from the University for upper classmen. 4. SAT or ACT Scores: An SAT or ACT score is required. The TSHA considers the student's highest one-day test score for scholarship competition regardless of how many times the test has been taken. The highest combined/mixed scores 'from two different test dates may not be combined. 5. GPA: Please make sure the Counselor/Principal has filled in the applicant's GPA and all requested data on the page he/she fills out. The GPA must be presented on a 4.0 scale. 6. Completeness of the Application Package: The ability to follow the given instructions will be a factor in the award process. Scholarships 1. $2,500.00 scholarships for academic year 2008-2009 will be limited to students who will be attending college in Austin, College Station, Denton or San Marcos,Texas. 2. Scholarships are awarded for the partial cost of an OFF-CA US room for one (1) academic year at the Ballpark in Austin, Town Lake in Austin, the Ridge at North Texas, the Ridge at San Marcos and the Cambridge in College Station or at an alternate comparable facility if designated by TSH. This scholarship cannot be transferred to another university or location A scholarship awardee is eligible for scholarship support the following year if the student maintains TSHA established academic and leadership standards and communicates with the TSHA Board as required. ii 3. A college grade point average of 3.0 is desired for renewal of the scholarship for subsequent years. The Board also requires you to keep them apprised of your progress in school. 4. A deposit of$250.00 is required on acceptance of a TSHA $2,500.00 scholarship, not as a part of this application. This deposit is non refundable, but will be applied to the student's portion of the housing cost. The total housing cost consists of three increments: The $2,500.00 scholarship, balance of the rent owed and an administrative payment to TSHA. The sum of the three will not exceed the base retail price normally charged by the property manager to non scholarship residents. EP THESE THREE PAGES OF INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS G NOT MAIL WITH APPLICATION iii ^ TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY INCREMENTAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERSONAL PROFILE Please type or print in ink Last Name First Name Middle: E-mail address: Permanent Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone Number with Area Code: Birth date Birthplace Month/Day/Year city State County US Citizen? E, Yes 0 No If"No"complete: Country of Citizenship Permanent resident Visa Type Date Issued: (Enclose copy of both sides of card) Please attach a current photograph here. Last Name First Name Middle: HIGH SCHOOL COARSE WORK PROFILE Fall 2008 -City where University/College is located(please select all that apply): LJ Austin ® College Station ® Denton Ll San Marcos Name of University/College you will be attending: Include acceptance letter with application(if not yet accepted and are subsequently accepted,send this updated information to TSHA ASAP so we can update your application. High School: List all high schools and colleges you have attended. Place first the school where you attend currently and list chronologically. School Name School Address City,State,Zip Attendance Dates Senior Course Work: List the courses you are taking this year. Identify courses that are Honors(H),Advanced Placement(AP),International Baccalaureate(IB),etc. Term I Term II College Course Work: If you have taken or are currently taking college courses,list the course title(s),the college,the grade(s)earned and dates attended. PERSONAL STATEMENT Personal statement should be typewritten on an 8'/z"by 11" white unlined paper, double-spaced, leaving I inch margins and using front side only. The personal statement must be included.with this submittal. Do not send items separately. Since this statement may be photocopied for committee members,be sure the print is dark enough to produce legible photocopies. In 250 words or less, answer the following questions: • Why do you want and need this scholarship? • Comment on high school courses that have been most challenging and rewarding. • Comment on character traits,which have been your best assets. Describe your post-college ambition. I understand that the information submitted herein will be relied upon by officials of the TSHA to determine my status as a scholarship candidate. I certify that the information in and submitted with this application is complete and correct and understand that it may be verified by the TSHA and that the submission of false information is grounds for rejection of my application and withdrawal of any offer of scholarship. I also give permission to release these materials to any appropriate scholarship committee. Signature: Date: 2 COUNSELOR OR PRINCIPAL MUST COMPLETE THIS PAGE FOR APPLICATION TO BE COMPLETE Student Dame: High School: 1. Standardized Test Scores: Please fill in scores for all tests taken. Test scores are necessary for a student's scholarship application to be complete and should also be sent to the TSHA as soon as possible. The TSHA considers the student's highest one day test score for scholarship competition regardless of how many times the test is taken; the TSHA does not combine highest scores. Scores of the prior SAT format are still acceptable(i.e.verbal/math). SAT: Part 1 ACT: English Math Part II Reading Sci. Reasoning Part III Composite TOTAL Date Taken Date Taken If student is retesting or if scores are not available,note below: ❑ SAT will be(re)taken (date) ❑ ACT will be(re)taken (date) Indicate category of recognition(if applicable): Nat'l. Merit Commended Nat'l.Achievement Commended Nat'l. Hispanic Hon.Mention Scholar Nat'l. Merit Semifinalist Nat'l. Achievement Semifinalist Nat'l. Hispanic Scholar 2. Class Rank: The candidate most recently ranks in a class numbering If school does not rank; Student falls in the %of his/her class. Rank is based on grades that are(check one): ❑ weighted ❑ unweighted. 3. GPA: Student has a GPA of . Please rank on a 4 point scale. AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TSHA FOR A SCHOLARSHIP FILE TO BE COMPLETE. Information on high school and/or school district, including types of courses offered, profiles of student body, etc, is helpful in the scholarship evaluation process. 4. Letters of Recommendation: Students must submit at least two(2)LETTERS of recommendation from a counselor,principal, teacher,employer,minister,etc.appraising the individual's academic and personal qualities and promise as a University/College student. Unusual family circumstances or special personal challenges should be presented. Scholarship committees are particularly interested in evidence of character, relative maturity, integrity, independence, interest, and any special talents or qualities. Please avoid listing activities which are available elsewhere in this application. Letters must accompany this application. Has the student been accepted for enrollment to ? ❑Yes ❑ No If no,has the student applied for admission? ❑ Yes ❑No Submitted by(print name): Date: Signature: Title/Position: e-mail address: Phone number: School Address: Either the student or the counselor/principal may return this application, personal statement, official transcript, and letters of recommendation as a part of this package,postmarked by January 31,2008 to: Texas Student Housing Authority 3 Village Circle,Suite 207,Westlake,Texas 76262 3 ACTIVITIES PROFILE HONORS AND IDISTINCTIONS List major honors and distinctions, in order of importance to you,received both in and out of school during grades 9-12. Include the sponsor,basis of award and date received. DO NOT ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN 10, LIST THE 10 MOST IMPORTANT. Award/Honor Sponsor Basis of Award Date Received EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES List below, in order of importance to you, your principal extracurricular activities in grades 9-12 and college if applicable. (Do not list employment or volunteer work.) If not self-explanatory by title, please describe the activity. DO NOT ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN 8, LIST THE 8 MOST IMPORTANT. Note grade level(s) of participation by recording number of hours per week& weeks per year you were/are involved in the activity. Activity 9 10 It 12 13 14 15 Position/office held or honors won 4 COMMUNITY SERVICE OR ACTIVITIES Describe the nature of the activities/community service (Examples: Candy Striper, Literacy Volunteer, etc.) your specific role, when you participated in the activities, and how much of your time was devoted to each activity. DO NOT ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN 8,LIST THE 8 MOST IMPORTANT. Activity Description/Role Dates Hours WORK EXPERIENCE/SUMMER ACTIVITIES Please list any jobs (Example: Fast Food, Primary Caretaker, etc) you have held or are holding and provide dates of employment, hours per week, and a brief description of your position and responsibilities. You may also include significant summer activities such as academic enrichment or travel abroad. DO NOT ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN 8, LIST THE 8 MOST IMPORTANT. Job/Activity Position/Responsibilities Date Hours per week LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Writer Title Date 1. 2. 3. A MINIMUM OF TWO(2)LETTERS IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS APPLICATION. 5 Checklist for scholarship application package: Please review the following checklist to ensure,Eour y2EIication trackage is complete. ❑ Are you attending a university located in one of the following cities? Austin, College Station, Denton, or San Marcos, Texas. ❑ Have you included your full legal name? 0 Have you entered your e-mail address and phone number and are they legible? You must advise TSH of any changes. ❑ Have you included the personal statement on a separate sheet of paper? ❑ Have you signed the application? ❑ Have you given the name of the college you attend or plan to attend? ❑ Have you enclosed your letter of acceptance from the college you plan to attend? If this letter is not enclosed, please forward it to TSHA as soon as possible. ❑ Have you enclosed your letter of good standing and full time status from the University/College you now attend(if applicable)? ❑ Have you enclosed an official high school transcript? If you are now attending a University/College have you included both your high school and official college transcripts? ❑ Have you enclosed a copy of your official SAT/ACT score sheet? ❑ Has your counselor/principal provided the information requested, including his/her signature,phone number and e-mail address? This information MUST be enclosed. ❑ Have you enclosed at least TWO letters of recommendation? ❑ Have you answered all questions completely? (Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application.) ❑ Are the pages in order? Your personal Statement should follow page six followed by the letters of recommendation. Official High School and College Transcripts should complete the package as the last page(s) ❑ Have you correctly addressed the mailing envelope to the following address? 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E'^ Ox !E� . � � ct TEXASiw STUDENT HousING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY (AN INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE TOWN OF WESTLA ) January 29,2008 PRESENT: Chairman Jim Carter and Directors George Ledak, Jac Irvine, and Chuck Schultz. SENT: Directors Larry Darlage, Jill McKean, and Melanie Lekkos. OTHERS SENT: President Hank Smyth, General Counsel Scott Bradley, Finance Manager Pete Ehrenberg, and Secretary Kim Sutter. 1. CALL TO ORDER. Chairman Carter called the meeting to order at 5:51 p.m. 2. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY AUDIT FOR FY 2006-2007 PRESENTED BY PATILLO BROWN & HILL,L.L.P. Mr. John Manning, partner with Patillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P., presented the draft audit to the Board. Director Irvine inquired if the $200,000 paid to the Town was included in the audit, and asked for clarification with regard to the oversight fee and office fees. President Smyth responded that the $200,000 allocation is not included in the 2006-2007 audit as the distribution did not occur during the 2006-2007 fiscal year. Finance Manager Ehrenberg responded to Director Irvine with regard to the oversight and office fees. There being no further questions, Chairman Carter asked for a motion. TSHA Board of Directors Page 3 of 5 January 29,2008 Chairman Carter recessed the regular session of the meeting at 6:31 p.m. to conduct meetings of the San Marcos and Denton properties. Chairman Carter reconvened the meeting at 6:53 p.m. 6. HEAR REPORT ON STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE. President Smyth addressed the Board regarding the item, and stated that the committee identified five (5) "high risk"items for consideration: - Size and makeup of the Board - The Cambridge tax issue - Authority Investments - Scholarship acceptances - TSHA Management tenure and future Director Schultz advised the Board that the biggest strategic issue at this point is to identify and appoint a new President, and ideally have this task completed by June or July 2008. Chairman Carter advised that he felt the Cambridge tax issue is also a major topic. Chairman Irvine inquired as to the reasoning behind the discussion with regard to the size and makeup of the Board. President Smyth responded that the item was brought up as a solution to ensure a quorum is obtainable to conduct meetings. Following discussion by the Board, it was determined that the current composition is sufficient to meet the quorum issue. Discussion ensued with regard to the five (5) `high risk' items, and the possibility of options to resolve the parking shortage issue. Finance Manager Ehrenberg responded that TSHA has unsuccessfully pursued a resolution to the parking shortage. 7. PRESIDENTS REPORT. President Smyth reviewed the report with the Board. (a copy is attached to the minutes). 8. CONSIDERATION F RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2008-2009. President Smyth introduced the item. TSA Board of Directors Page 5 of 5 January 29,2008 APPROVED BY THE TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS APRIL 15,2008. Jim Carter, Chairman ATTEST Kim Sutter, Secretary