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February 20, 2006 Board Meeting

Lanier Honored as Teacher of the Month

Larry Lanier, eighth grade English and ESL 3 teacher at Travis, was honored as Teacher of the Month for February. A graduate of MacArthur High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Texas in secondary education and English.

After completing his student teaching in Irving ISD, Lanier was hired at Travis to teach English, ESL and History. This is his 14th year at Travis.

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Larry Lanier, Teacher of the Month (right), is congratulated by Trustee Barbara Cardwell.

Dixit Recognized as Employee of the Month

Mira Dixit, secretary at Clifton Early Childhood School, was recognized as Employee of the Month for February. She began her career with Irving ISD in 1995 as a special education paraprofessional at Lee and has also held the positions of attendance clerk and substitute teacher. Dixit is active in her church and is involved as a Northbridge Addition committee member. She is also an avid reader and gardener.

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In Other Business, Trustees:

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Approved minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular Board Meeting on February 6, 2006.

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Approved financial statement for December 2005.

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Approved Resolution & Order #05-06-13 authorizing February amendment to the 2005-2006 budget.

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Approved Resolution & Order #05-06-14 approving supplements to Irving ISD tax rolls.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-81 authorizing purchase of classroom furniture for Stipes from existing contract in the amount of $208,469.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-82 authorizing purchase of library furniture for Stipes through interlocal agreement in the amount of $43,811.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-83 authorizing purchase of office furniture for Stipes through interlocal agreement in the amount of $31,916.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-84 approving purchase of computers and technology equipment for Stipes through interlocal agreement in the amount of $312,435.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-85 authorizing purchase of A+nywhere Learning Program materials from sole-source vendor in the amount of $29,970.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-86 authorizing purchase of Woodcock-Munoz Language Survey materials from sole-source vendor in the amount of $32,863.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-87 accepting bids for high school football equipment in the amount of $42,026.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-88 accepting proposal from Amtech Roofing Consultants, Inc. for Facilities Roof Evaluation in the amount of $16,775.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-89 for final payment application and closeout documentation for Travis renovations bond construction project.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-90 providing for accessible voting systems and authorizing other matters related to the subject.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-91 authorizing joint election agreement between Irving ISD and other political subdivisions for administration of election by Dallas County Elections Department.

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Approved 21st Century Community Learning Center Cycle 4 Grant application for Irving S.A.F.E. for a grant amount of $750,000 for 2006-2007.

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Approved withdrawal from the Workers’ Compensation Program Fund for payment of three claims in the combined amount of $635,613.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-92 proclaiming March 6-10, 2006 as Texas Public Schools Week in the Irving ISD.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-93 accepting guaranteed maximum price for Gilbert bond construction project.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-94 accepting guaranteed maximum price for Schulze bond construction project.

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Approved Resolution #05-06-95 accepting guaranteed maximum price for Townley bond construction project.

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Approved first reading and filing authorization of other local board policies BKA, FNAA, FNAB (Exhibit), GKD and GKDA.

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Mira Dixit, Employee of the Month (right), is congratulated by Trustee Nita Patrick.

 

Board Calendar

March 2006

6 Board of Trustees Meeting
Administration Building,  7 p.m.
27 Board of Trustees Meeting
Administration Building,  7 p.m.

April 2006

10 Board of Trustees Meeting
Administration Building,  7 p.m.

May 2006

1 Board of Trustees Meeting
Administration Building,  7 p.m.
22 Board of Trustees Meeting
Administration Building,  7 p.m.

June 2006

5 Board of Trustees Meeting
Administration Building,  7 p.m.
19 Board of Trustees Meeting
Administration Building,  7 p.m.
 

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