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December
12, 2005 Board
Meeting
Hermans Honored as Teacher of the Month
Bruce Hermans,
theater arts teacher at Nimitz High School, was honored as Teacher of the Month for
December. A graduate of Luxemburg Casco High School in Luxemburg, Wis., Hermans earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater and business from
Carroll College in Wisconsin. He later completed a Master of Fine Arts
degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
After working as a
college teacher, designer and computer engineer, Hermans decided to
become a theater arts teacher in public schools. After earning his
certification through a post-baccalaureate program at the University of
North Texas, he joined Nimitz in 2004.
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Bruce Hermans,
Teacher of the Month (right), is congratulated by Trustee Randy Stipes.
John Brewer,
Employee of the Month (right), is congratulated by Trustee Jerry
Christian. |
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Brewer Recognized as Employee of the Month
John Brewer,
custodial coordinator of operations in the Facilities Services
Department, was recognized as Employee of the Month for December. He has
been employed with Irving ISD since 1981, beginning as a part-time
custodian and working as small motor mechanic and appliance repair
technician before becoming custodial coordinator. In his spare time,
Brewer enjoys watching NASCAR racing.
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Christmas Card
Design Winner Honored
Brittany Urquhart,
Irving High School junior (left), is the Irving ISD Christmas Card
Design Contest winner for 2005. For the first time, a computer-generated
piece of artwork won the top prize. She is joined by her art teacher,
Jonathan Fontenot (right), and Alfred Green, fine arts director for
IISD.
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Brittany Urquhart joined by Alfred Green and Jonathan
Fontenot.
Winning holiday card design created by Brittany Urquhart. |
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Board Receives Commencement Survey Results
The IISD Board of
Trustees received results of surveys given to seniors, high school
faculty and parents on allowing the participation of students in
graduation ceremonies who have not completed all graduation
requirements, including passing exit-level TAKS.
Feedback also was
received at the District Improvement Committee (DIC), Parent Advisory
Committee (PAC) and high school Campus Improvement Committee (CIC)
levels. Survey results included: seniors - 76 percent for; parents - 73
percent for; teachers - 57 percent for; counselors - 57 percent for;
administrators - 48 percent for; DIC - 50 percent for; PAC - 93 percent
for; and CIC - 28 percent for. A final decision on the issue rests with
the Board of Trustees.
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| Cabaret Ensemble Performs
The Irving High School Singer Company
Cabaret Ensemble performed holiday songs prior to the Board of Trustees
meeting on Monday, December 12.
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In Other Business, Trustees:
 | Approved continuation of participation in the
University of Texas at Arlington’s Field Based School Administration
Preparation Program. |
| Received report on 2005-2006 E-Rate projects. |
| Conducted public hearing for compliance with
Children’s Internet Protection Act. |
| Approved minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular
Board Meeting on November 21, 2005 and Special Called Meeting on
November 29, 2005. |
| Approved financial statement for October 2005. |
| Approved Resolution & Order #05-06-08 authorizing
December amendment to the 2005-2006 budget. |
| Approved Resolution & Order #05-06-09 approving
supplements to the IISD tax rolls. |
| Approved Resolution #05-06-47 accepting bid for
dumpster service from Standard Waste Systems in the amount of
$110,000. |
| Approved Resolution #05-06-48 accepting proposal
for video editing equipment from Screaming Video Inc. in the amount
of $61,500. |
| Approved Resolution #05-06-49 accepting bid for
integrated pest management from Today’s Termite & Pest Control in
the amount of $36,000. |
| Approved Resolution #05-06-50 authorizing
purchase of vehicles on state contract through the interlocal
agreement process in the amount of $136,574. |
| Approved Resolution #05-06-51authorizing purchase
of service agreement for chiller maintenance with Region IV Service
Center through the interlocal agreement process in the amount of
$33,809. |
| Approved Resolution #05-06-52 approving
interlocal agreement with Region IV Education Service Center Safe
Schools Project for criminal background checks of employment
applicants in the amount of $30,232. |
| Approved Resolution #05-06-53 accepting bid for
maintenance uniforms from Cen-Tex Uniform Sales in the amount of
$40,000. |
| Approved Resolution #05-06-55 ratifying
confirmation order for purchase of electricity from Texas General
Land Office. |
| Adopted
Board Goals for 2005-2006. |
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