Irving ISD Board Action - April 10, 2006


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April 10, 2006 Board Meeting

Dolecki Honored as Teacher of the Month

Ashley Dolecki, social studies teacher at Crockett Middle School, was honored as Teacher of the Month for April. A graduate of Lexington High School in Lexington, South Carolina, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and philosophy from the University of Alabama, and a Master of Arts in psychology from Rice University.

Prior to joining Irving ISD, Dolecki taught as a graduate assistant at Rice and as an adjunct at the University of Houston. She was hired as a gifted & talented math teacher at Crockett in 2001 and currently serves as sixth grade social studies teacher.

Ashley Dolecki, Teacher of the Month (right), is congratulated by Trustee Barbara Cardwell.

White Recognized as Employee of the Month

Violeta (Pinky) White, food service manager at Barton Elementary School, was recognized as Employee of the Month for April. She began her career with Irving ISD in 1997 as a food service substitute and has subsequently received promotions to food service technician, assistant manager, and food service manager. White also serves on the IISD Menu Committee.

Violeta (Pinky) White, Employee of the Month (right), is congratulated by Trustee Michael Hill.

Watkins Named Outstanding Graduate

Dr. Jason Watkins, a 1989 graduate of MacArthur High School, was honored as an Outstanding Graduate. Watkins is a chiropractic doctor who established his own practice in Irving in 1997.

After graduating from MacArthur in 1989, Dr. Watkins earned a Bachelor of Arts in biology from Baylor University. By 1997, he had earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker College of Chiropractic, and he has continued to pursue his post-graduate education in areas such as acupuncture and radiological pathology.

During the past nine years, Dr. Watkins has established himself as a valuable member of the community while also providing leadership in the area of health services. He has shown a keen interest in public education, serving on the Safe and Drug Free Schools Committee for IISD. He has always been available to students who cannot afford to see a doctor and offered physicals to any student who wants to become involved with sports.

Dr. Watkins also has served in two capacities on behalf of the City of Irving, as chairperson of the Board of Health and as a member of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. In addition, he has performed volunteer work as part of Irving’s church-sponsored Great Days of Service, a program designed to help those who are in need of home repairs but cannot afford to pay for them.

Dr. Watkins and his wife, Lisa, have a 2-year-old son, Corbin. They reside in Irving.

Dr. Jason Watkins, Outstanding Graduate (left), is congratulated by Trustee Randy Stipes.

Trustees Congratulate Academic Decathlon Teams

Board of Trustees President Ruben Franco presented certificates to each member of the district’s four academic decathlon teams. The Nimitz High School team was congratulated on another successful year, including a fourth-place finish at the state meet. On a special note, the Academy of Irving ISD fielded a team for the first time, competing in the medium schools division.

Team members were introduced by their coaches and principals from the four schools who addressed the board in describing the teams’ hard work and dedication to the competition.

The Academy Decathlon Team consisted of Rema Almasri, Elia Delgado, Jarred Faris, Anh Luu, Huong Nguyen, Aisha Souri, Fatima Torres, and Niraj Zaveri. Coaches are Laura M. Hayes and Connie L. Cooley. Principal is Robbin Wall.

The Irving High Decathlon Team consisted of Devon Albert, Zachary Conrardy, Elvis Ibarra, Kevin Itty, Joe Lara, Kala Loutrel, Jonathan Patton, Ana Sanchez-Hodges, and Angelica Valerio. Coaches are Lindsay Hudgins, Terry Fraza, and Carol Lawler. Principal is Linda Kimm.

The MacArthur Decathlon Team consisted of Hilliana Estrada, Courtney Fears, Gerreka Gilliam, Alex Holley, Bailea Johnston, Victoria Lane, Esosa Ozigbo, Jean Paul Rojas, and Emily Stringer. Coaches are Brandy Wall, Sherry Martinez, Darci Crouch, and Traci Benesh. Principal is Tracie Fraley.

The Nimitz Decathlon Team consisted of Kathy Avila, Shehznan Baqui, Amber Birdwell, Jeremiah Glenn, Michael Grant, Gemini Mathew, Matthew McCrary, Kyle Robertson, and Nydia Vega. Coaches are Greg Jackson, Dionn Dahl, Jeremy Chumley, Julia Friedl, and JoAnna Easton. Principal is Sam Bean.

The Academy Academic Decathlon Team with Principal Sam Bean and IISD trustees.

The Irving High Academic Decathlon Team with Principal Linda Kimm and IISD trustees.

The MacArthur Academic Decathlon Team with Principal Tracie Fraley and IISD trustees.

The Nimitz Academic Decathlon Team with Principal Sam Bean and IISD trustees.

In Other Business, Trustees:

	Received administration’s selection of Dionn Dahl of Nimitz and Wendi Vaughn of Hanes in the University of Texas at Arlington Field-Based School Administrator Preparation Program for 2006-2007.
	Received 2006-2007 budget outlook.
	Received report on expansion of Career and Technical Education for Students with Disabilities (CTED).
	Received report on redesign of Union Bower Center for Learning (UBCL).
	Received information on proposal to add freshman cheerleader squads at Irving High, MacArthur and Nimitz for 2006-2007.
	Received public input on 2006-2007 budget.
	Approved minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular Board Meeting on March 27, 2006.
	Approved financial statement for February 2006.
	Approved Resolution and Order #05-06-17 authorizing April amendment to the 2005-2006 budget.
	Approved Resolution and Order #05-06-18 approving supplement to Irving ISD tax rolls.
	Approved Order #05-06-03 amending Election Order #05-06-02 ordering a change in polling location for Precinct #4443 and authorizing other matters related to the subject.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-109 accepting bid for portable relocation services from Richard Harris Housemovers in the amount of $4,380 for each single unit, $6,740 for each double unit and $8,370 for each special unit.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-110 accepting proposal for kitchen equipment from various vendors in the amount of $190,638.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-111 approving agreements authorized by Resolution #04-05-123 related to self-funded employee heath program accepting CIGNA HealthCare of Texas for third-party administration of health program.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-112 approving agreements authorized by Resolution #04-05-123 related to employee life insurance program accepting proposal from Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Co. for group term life, accidental death & dismemberment, and voluntary accidental life insurance.
	Approved and adopted 2006-2007 calendar.
	Approved 2004-2005 Irving ISD AEIS (Academic Excellence Indicator System) Report.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-114 accepting gifts and donations to the district in the amount of $10,632.

Board Calendar 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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