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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 |
February 2, 2009 |
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HIPPY Program Receives Honor
The Home Instruction for Parents of
Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program in Irving ISD was awarded Stellar
Program Status by HIPPY USA as a result of a program review conducted by
the national organization.
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to national officials, IISD HIPPY demonstrated high quality programming
resulting in the greatest positive impact for children and families
served by the program. As a result of the award, IISD HIPPY will receive
a $1,500 monetary award and recognition at the organization’s national
conference.
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Irving ISD Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)
was awarded Stellar status by HIPPY USA. Pictured from left are
Olayinka Moore, HIPPY coordinator; Jerry Christian, IISD Board of
Trustees President; Marcela Montes, HIPPY coordinator; and Dora Moron,
Bilingual/ESL/Migrant program director. |
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In Other Business, Trustees:
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Approved minutes of
noon work session and regular board meeting on Monday, January 12,
2009. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-87 authorizing an agreement with Tarrant County for document
destruction services at no cost to IISD. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-88 accepting competitive sealed proposal #09-02 for Cisco
Network Hardware and Installation for the Academy of Irving ISD at a
total cost of $564,627. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-89 authorizing purchase of Cybersoft Primero Software Package
for the Food Service Department through the TASB Buyboard Interlocal
Cooperative contract at an initial purchase cost of $152,875. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-90 accepting the General Curriculum / Least Restrictive
Environment Initiative grant of $32,000 from Education Service
Center Region 10. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-91 proclaiming March 9-13, 2009, as Texas Public Schools Week
in the Irving Independent School District. |
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Approved class size
waiver for Spring Semester 2009 for 11 classes at six schools that
currently exceed the 22:1 student-teacher ratio limit. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-92 accepting first reading and filing authorization of TASB
Update 84 and other local policies CQ (Exhibit A), CQ (Exhibit B),
and GBAA. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-93 pertaining to the election and resignation of personnel as
recommended by the superintendent. |
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Approved Resolution
#08-09-94 accepting gifts and donations to the district as of
February 2 totaling $13,532. |
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Received announcements
regarding 2009 ICE Awards. |
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Received information
about filing for IISD Board of Trustees election in 2009. |
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Discussed development
of the 2009-2010 school calendar including planning for staff
development, a start date no earlier than August 24, and the board’s
desire for graduation to take place June 4 and 5. |
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Discussed support
personnel needs for installation, implementation and management of
the new telephone system including the proposed hiring of a
full-time permanent telecommunications coordinator. |
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Discussed the use of
one scheduled weather day – May 25 versus April 10 – to make up for
IISD schools and offices being closed January 28 due to inclement
weather. |
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