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Michael Hill, President
Nita Patrick, Vice President
Valerie Jones, Secretary
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Barbara Cardwell |
Jerry Christian |
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Ronda Huffstetler |
Randy Stipes |
April 21, 2008 |
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Reagan Honored
as Teacher of the Month
Susan Reagan, sixth grade reading teacher at Lamar Middle School, was
honored as Teacher of the Month for April. Harris joined IISD in 1974
and has taught at Lamar for the past 26 years. She has sponsored the
Lamar chapters of National Junior Honor Society and Student Council,
served on numerous committees, and has been the reading department
chairperson since 1986.
In
addition to teaching, Reagan is active in supporting the North Texas
Humane Society and Fort Worth Symphony. |
Teacher
of the Month Susan Reagan, sixth grade reading teacher at Lamar Middle
School, is congratulated by Board of Trustees member Ronda Huffstetler. |
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Harris
Recognized as Employee of the Month
Cheryl Harris, physical education paraprofessional at Thomas Haley
Elementary School, was recognized as Employee of the Month for April.
Harris joined IISD in June 1991 and has also served at Thomas Haley as a
personal social adjustment aide for fourth and fifth grade students.
Harris is active in the community, participating in Blue Christmas and
the Irving Citizens Fire Academy. |
Employee
of the Month Cheryl Harris, physical education paraprofessional at
Thomas Haley Elementary School, is congratulated by Board of Trustees
member Jerry Christian. |
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Academic
Decathlon Participants Recognized
 IISD
Academic Decathlon students, coaches and high school principals were
recognized for their participation in the Academic Decathlon program.
The Nimitz High School team won the regional competition for the 18th
time in 21 years and among the 13 teams in the large-school division,
MacArthur High School placed seventh and Irving High School placed 11th.
In the medium school division, The Academy of Irving ISD placed 10th.
Team
members were introduced by their coaches and principals, who also
addressed the board in describing the team’s hard work and dedication.
The
Academy team includes Agustin Esquivel, Bernardo Frias, Jessica
Harrison, Jocelin Montano, Vy Nguyen, Drew Noneman, Javier Perez, Taylor
Terry, and Linh Vo. Coaches are Laura Hayes and Connie Cooley. Principal
is Robbin Wall.
Irving High team members are Devon Albert, Julio Avila, Kevin Itty,
Sunny Lovan, Brittany Parks, Jonathan Patton Mauricio Romero, Denise
Serna, and Tincy Thomas. Coaches are Sandra Pettigrew, James Newman,
Carol Lawler, and Julie Pritchett. Principal is Linda Kimm.
The
MacArthur team includes Falaknaaz Ajani, Adrian Barry, Heather Bell,
Jonas Beyene, Dylan Cowart, Daniel McCalip, Linh Nguyen, and Rachel
Smith. Coaches are Sherry Martinez, Paula D’Spain, and Jason Lanningham.
Principal is Cynthia Bean.
Nimitz team members are Austin Christenberry, Sara Enriquez, Murtaza
Jafferji, Hyungoo Kang, Patrick Lewis, Celeste Martinez, Corey McMullen,
Kevin Perkins, and Emarric Zipper. Coaches are Greg Jackson, Joanna
Easton, Jeremy Chumley, Prana Thoppil, and Greg Thomson. Principal is
Sam Bean.
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The
Academy of Irving ISD Academic Decathlon Team with Principal Robbin Wall
and IISD trustees.
The Irving High School Academic Decathlon Team with Principal Linda Kimm
and IISD trustees.
The MacArthur Academic Decathlon Team with Principal Cynthia Bean and IISD
trustees.
The Nimitz Academic Decathlon Team with Principal Sam Bean and IISD
trustees. |
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In other business, Trustees:
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Approved minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular
Board Meeting on Monday, April 7, 2008. |
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Approved financial statement for February 2008. |
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Approved Resolution & Order # 07-08-16 authorizing
April amendment to the 2007-2008 Budget increasing the district’s
total budgeted revenue to $269,551,756 and increasing total
appropriations to $273,689,201. |
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Approved Resolution & Order # 07-08-17 authorizing
supplements to Irving ISD tax rolls. |
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Approved 21st Century Community Learning Center Cycle
5 grant application of $625,000 from the Project Tomorrow program to
support before-school, after-school, Saturday, and summer academic
services at Bowie Middle School, Crockett Middle School, Davis
Elementary School, Good Elementary School, and Schulze Elementary
School. |
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Approved English Literacy and Civics Education Grant
application for $102,000 to initiate or expand adult education
programs to integrate civics education into the traditional adult
basic education program. |
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Approved Mathematics Instructional Coaches Pilot
Program Grant application for $225,000 to provide assistance in
developing content knowledge and instructional expertise of
secondary mathematics teachers. |
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Approved Resolution # 07-08-137 accepting proposal
from QuinServe Technologies for a four-year contract for anti-virus
software at an initial cost of $63,498 and then $43,290 for the
following three years. |
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Approved Resolution # 07-08-138 accepting design
development phase for The Academy of Irving ISD school bond
construction project. |
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Approved Resolution # 07-08-139 accepting design
development phase for MacArthur High School bond construction
project. |
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Approved Resolution # 07-08-140 accepting for filing
Texas Educator Excellence Grant proposals and authorizing other
matters related to the subject. |
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Approved boundary change to provide enrollment relief
for Lively Elementary School to re-zone approximately 70 elementary
students from the Lively attendance area to the John Haley
Elementary School attendance area. |
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Approved 2008-2009 school calendar providing 177 days
of instruction for students. |
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Approved Resolution & Order # 07-08-18 through #
07-08-21 approving 2008-2009 salary, supplemental duty, and stipend
schedules for IISD employees other than teachers, funded with a 5%
average increase and no less than a 4% increase. |
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Approved 2008-2009 District Improvement Plan. |
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Approved second reading and adoption of TASB Update
82 and other local policies CE, CFC, EFA and EIE. |
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Received a report regarding the 2008-2009 budget
forecast. |
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Board Calendar
May 2008 |
| 1 |
Employee Service
Awards Banquet
Travis Middle School, 7 p.m. |
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5 |
Breakfast
with the Stars
21st Annual Scholarship Breakfast
Four Seasons Resort & Club, 7 am |
| 5 |
Board of Trustees
Meeting
Administration Building, 7 p.m. |
| 15 |
Retiree Awards
Banquet
DFW Marriott Hotel, 7 p.m. |
| 19 |
Board of Trustees
Meeting
Administration Building, 7 p.m. |
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June 2008 |
| 5 |
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
FOR STUDENTS |
| 5 |
Baccalaureate
Calvary
Church, 7:00 pm |
| 6 |
Teacher Workday |
| 6 |
Graduation Ceremonies
(Friday, June 6)
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• The Academy |
3:30 pm |
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• MacArthur High |
7:30 pm |
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| 7 |
Graduation Ceremonies
(Saturday, June 7)
| • Irving High |
10:00
am |
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• Nimitz High |
2:00 pm |
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| 16 |
Board of Trustees
Meeting
Administration Building, 7 pm |
Click here for
more calendar information |
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