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Board of Trustees
Jerry Christian, President
Nita Patrick, Vice President
Valerie Jones, Secretary
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Ronda Huffstetler |
A.D. Jenkins |
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Nancy L. Jones |
Randy Stipes |
January 12, 2009 |
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McGugan Honored as Teacher of the Month
Amie McGugan, instructional coach at
Schulze Elementary School, was honored as Teacher of the Month for
January. Originally from Ponca City, Oklahoma, McGugan earned a Bachelor
of Science degree with emphasis in elementary education from University
of Oklahoma.
She taught in Dallas ISD and
Galveston ISD before joining IISD in 2005 as third grade ESL teacher at
Schulze. McGugan was named Schulze’s Title 1 instructional coach at the
beginning of the 2008-2009 school year.
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Teacher of the
Month Amie McGugan, instructional coach at Schulze Elementary School, is
congratulated by Trustee Ronda Huffstetler. |
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Russell Recognized as Employee of the Month
Shirley Russell, attendance clerk at
Good Elementary School, was recognized as Employee of the Month for
January. Russell joined Irving ISD in 1985 as a part-time office clerk
at Nimitz High School. After briefly leaving the district in 1986, she
returned to Nimitz in 1993 and transferred to Good in 1999.
Russell served as general aide and
then special needs aide before becoming attendance clerk at Good in
2002. She has been involved in PTA activities at several district
schools, holds a PTA Lifetime Membership, and is active in her church.
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Trustee Nita
Patrick congratulates Employee of the Month Shirley Russell, attendance
clerk at Good Elementary School. |
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IISD Students Honor Trustees
Seven fifth grade students from IISD
elementary schools presented certificates to the Board of Trustees in
observance of Texas’ School Board Recognition Month.
Students making presentations were:
Gerber Chavez, Barton Elementary School; Isobel Austin, Hanes Elementary
School; Joel Mambe, Johnston Elementary School; Jessenia Limones, Keyes
Elementary School; Alex Neely, Schulze Elementary School;
Tanner Phillips-Smith, Townsell Elementary
School; and Sreya Varghese, Stipes Elementary School. |
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In a presentation observing School Board Appreciation
Month, Board President Jerry Christian is recognized on behalf of
Irving ISD by Gerber Chavez, fifth grader at Barton Elementary
School. |
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In a presentation observing School Board Appreciation
Month, Board Vice President Nita Patrick is recognized on behalf of
Irving ISD by Isobel Austin, fifth grader at Hanes Elementary
School. |
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In a presentation observing School Board Appreciation
Month, Board Secretary Valerie Jones is recognized on behalf of
Irving ISD by Joel Mambe, fifth grader at Johnston Elementary
School. |
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In a presentation observing School Board Appreciation
Month, Trustee Ronda Huffstetler is recognized on behalf of Irving
ISD by Jessenia Limones, fifth grader at Keyes Elementary School. |
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In a presentation observing School Board Appreciation
Month, Trustee A.D. Jenkins is recognized on behalf of Irving ISD by
Alex Neely, fifth grader at Schulze Elementary School. |
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In a presentation observing School Board Appreciation
Month, Trustee Nancy L. Jones is recognized on behalf of Irving ISD
by Tanner Phillips-Smith, fifth grader at Townsell Elementary
School. |
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In a presentation observing School Board Appreciation
Month, Trustee Randy Stipes is recognized on behalf of Irving ISD by
Sreya Varghese, fifth grader at Stipes Elementary School. |
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In Other Business, Trustees:
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Approved minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular Board Meeting on
Monday, December 15, 2008. |
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Approved Financial
Statement for November 2008. |
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Approved Resolution &
Order #08-09-10 authorizing January amendment to the 2008-2009
Budget increasing revenue to $275,807,446 and increasing
appropriations to $283,267,448. |
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Approved Resolution &
Order #08-09-11 accepting supplements to the Irving ISD Tax Rolls. |
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Approved Resolution &
Order #08-09-12 authorizing Fund Balance designations for the fiscal
year ended August 31, 2008. |
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Approved submission of
Texas Support for Homeless Education Program (TEXSHEP) Grant,
2009-2012, requesting $128,940 per year to facilitate enrollment,
attendance, and academic success of homeless students. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-77 accepting Design Development Phase for Johnston Elementary
School Bond Construction Project. |
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Approved Irving ISD
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended
August 31, 2008. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-78 accepting competitive sealed proposal #09-02 for Cisco
network hardware and installation for The Academy of Irving ISD at a
cost of $564,627. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-79 accepting competitive sealed proposal #08-85 from Verizon
for local telephone service at a cost of $564,183 for phone
instruments and $1,051,698 per year for services. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-80 accepting competitive sealed proposal #09-06 for Cisco
network hardware and installation at various IISD locations at a
cost of $955,151. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-81 accepting second reading and final approval of revised
Board Policy CLA (Local) regarding the posting of signage to
indicate video surveillance is being conducted; restrictions
regarding camera placement; and the viewing or accessing of video
recordings. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-82 accepting second reading and final approval of revised
board policy FL (Local) addressing video recordings as educational
records that are protected under federal law. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-83 accepting second reading and final approval of revised
board policy GRA (Local) regarding the district’s legal obligation
to protect educational records of students and the parameters by
which law enforcement officials may gain access to video recordings. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-84 accepting second reading and final approval of revised
board policy FM (Local) adding pre-calculus classes to the list of
classes in local policy which would prevent suspension from
extracurricular activities due to failing grades in one grading
period. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-85 pertaining to the election and resignation of personnel as
recommended by the superintendent. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-86 accepting gifts and donations to the district for the
months of December 2008 and January 2009 totaling $21,306. |
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Received an
instructional report presentation and public hearing regarding the
IISD Academic Excellence Indicator System. |
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Received a presentation
from Irving Schools Foundation. |
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Received information
regarding filing for IISD Board of Trustees election in 2009. |
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Received individual
trustee reports on attendance at district events and activities. |
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Board Calendar
January 2009 |
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19 |
Student & Teacher
Holiday (MLK Day) |
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Student Holiday /
Teacher Staff Development Day |
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District Technology
Media Fair
Hosted at The
Academy of Irving ISD, 7:00 pm |
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February
2009 |
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Board of Trustees
Meeting
Administration Building, 7 pm |
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16 |
Student & Teacher
Holiday (President's Day) |
| 17 |
Board of Trustees
Meeting
(This Regular Board Meeting is on a TUESDAY.)
Administration Building, 7 pm |
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ICE Awards
Nimitz High School
Reception 6:30 pm, Awards 7:00 pm |
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March
2009 |
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9 |
Board of Trustees
Meeting
Administration Building, 7 pm |
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9-13 |
Texas Public Schools
Week
(Early Dismissal Schedule) |
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16-20 |
Student & Teacher
Holiday
(Spring Break) |
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April
2009 |
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6 |
Board of Trustees
Meeting
Administration Building, 7 pm |
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10 |
Student/Teacher
Holiday
(Second Weather
Day If Needed) |
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20 |
Board of Trustees
Meeting
Administration Building, 7 pm |
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May
2009 |
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4 |
Board of Trustees
Meeting
Administration Building, 7 pm |
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Employee Service Awards Banquet
Travis Middle School, 7 pm |
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18 |
Board of Trustees
Meeting
Administration Building, 7 pm |
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21 |
Retiree Awards
Banquet
DFW Marriott Hotel, 7 pm |
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25 |
Student/Teacher
Holiday
(First Weather
Day If Needed) |
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more calendar information |
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