Job Title Change for Superintendent’s Assistant
The Irving ISD Board of Trustees
approved a measure July 19 that changes the duty position title for the
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent to the new title of
Special Assistant to the Superintendent.
Ralph Diaz currently fills the role,
and the position has been a part of the Superintendent’s Division since
the late 1980’s. Recommended by Dr. Dana T. Bedden, IISD superintendent
of schools, the measure takes into account the change of expectations
and responsibilities of the position in response to the district’s
needs. The change from administrative assistant to special assistant
also alters the title from one commonly associated with a
paraprofessional role to better align with the current performance
expectations, responsibilities and needs of the district. The special
assistant position, in addition to the four assistant superintendents,
will serve on the superintendent’s cabinet.
Diaz joined IISD in 1998 as program
director for the planning of Singley Academy. He has earned a Master of
Science degree from Texas A&M - Corpus Christi, and Bachelor of Science
degree from Angelo State University. Prior to joining IISD, Diaz served
as assistant principal and then magnet schools program director in
Corpus Christi ISD. He has also served as teacher and coach in West Oso
ISD, Eagle Pass ISD and Ganado ISD. Diaz holds Texas Superintendent
Certification, mid-management certification, and teacher certification
for all-level physical education, secondary Spanish, secondary history
and secondary health.
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In Other
Business, Trustees:
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Approved
minutes of noon work session and regular board meeting on Monday,
June 14, 2010. |
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Approved
financial statement for May 2010. |
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Approved
Resolution & Order #09-10-30 authorizing July amendment to the
2009-2010 budget increasing total budgeted revenue to $287,366,122
and increasing total appropriations to $296,473,812. |
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Approved
Resolution & Order #09-10-31 accepting supplements to the Irving ISD
tax rolls. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-163 accepting contract renewal with Texas State
Billing Services as third-party administrator for Student Health and
Related Services. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-164 accepting a memorandum of understanding with
the Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program to
provide educational programs at Secondary Reassignment Center for
expelled students. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-165 accepting agreement between the Irving ISD and
contracting parties for science kit replenishing services. |
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Approved
Ordinance #09-10-02 authorizing the Student Code of Conduct contract
as revised for the 2010-2011 school year. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-166 authorizing the continued use agreement with
Irving YMCA for after-school-day child care services at Brown
Elementary School, Lee Elementary School, Stipes Elementary School,
Townley Elementary School, and Townsell Elementary School. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-167 accepting schematic design for Bowie Middle
School 2007 bond construction project. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-168 accepting schematic design for Austin Middle
School 2007 bond construction project. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-169 and approved amended property map plat for
Lady Bird Johnson Middle School reflecting a change in the public
utility easement. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-170 accepting a venue use agreement with The
Potter’s House Event Center for Irving ISD Graduations in June 2011. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-171 accepting proposal from David R. Voss of Voss
& Associates for strategic communications audit and plan consulting
contract at a cost of $7,500 plus associated travel expenses. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-172 providing 50 percent funding for City of
Irving security and peace officer services at a cost of $749,360. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-173 authorizing the revised and updated wording in
the 403(b) Plan Product Provider Agreement (PPPA) as suggested by
national plan administrators, the district’s third-party
administrator for the 403(b) tax shelter annuity program, to
strengthen the PPPA and afford better protection to the district,
make it easier to operate in the industry, and increase vendor
participation. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-174 authorizing four board appointments to the
Excellence Now Committee: Jorge Chac, Doug Fox, Nita Patrick, and
Jamie Stegall. |
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Approved
Ordinance #09-10-03 accepting administrative regulations for the
Professional Development & Appraisal System for 2010-2011, including
appraisal calendar, waiver guidelines, and the list of approved
appraisers as of July 19, 2010. |
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Approved
endorsement of Keith Foisey as Region 10 Trustee to serve on Texas
Association of School Boards Board of Directors, Region 10, Position
D. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-176 naming Charter Builders, Ltd., as construction
manager at risk for Package “A & B” of 2007 bond construction
program. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-177 awarding architectural services contract to
SHW Group for Wheeler Transitional & Development Center and Schulze
Elementary School Bond Construction Projects. |
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Approved
title and job function change for Administrative Assistant to
Superintendent to Special Assistant to Superintendent. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-178 authorizing the election, renewal and
resignation of employees as recommended by the Superintendent of
Schools. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-179 accepting gifts and donations to the district
for the month of June totaling $39,222. |
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Conducted
second public hearing on child care services for school-age
students, as required by SB 913. |
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Received
public input on 2010-2011 budget. |
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Received
overview of 2010-2011 preliminary recommended budget. |
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Received
nominations to fill three of eight open positions on the 2010-2012
District Improvement Committee. |
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Discussed
$1,000 Academic Resources & Instructional Strategies for Educators
bilingual stipend for core content classroom teachers. |
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Discussed
sale of portable buildings. |
