Irving ISD Board Action - May 22, 2006


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May 22, 2006 Board Meeting

Board Seats New Members, Elects Officers

The IISD Board of Trustees certified the election of two trustees and U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Mark Whittington administered the oath of office. Randy Stipes was re-elected to the Place 3 seat and Valerie Jones was elected to the Place 4 seat in the May 13 election.

The board also elected officers for the coming year. Stipes was elected president. Michael Hill will serve as vice president, while Ken Murray will be secretary.

The newly organized IISD Board of Trustees was seated Monday night. From left, Valerie Jones, Nita Patrick, Barbara Cardwell, Superintendent Jack Singley, President Randy Stipes, Vice President Michael Hill, Secretary Ken Murray, and Jerry Christian.

Newly elected trustees Randy Stipes (center) and Valerie Jones (right) accept the oath of office from Mark Whittington, U.S. Court of Appeals judge.

Ruben Franco, outgoing board president, was honored for six years of service by his fellow board members.

Geary Honored as Teacher of the Month

Madeline Geary, physical education teacher at Thomas Haley, was honored as Teacher of the Month for May. A graduate of Cypress Creek High School in Houston, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and physical education from Stephen F. Austin State University, and a master’s degree from the same institution.

Prior to joining Irving ISD, Geary taught first grade in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD for two years. When she joined Irving ISD, Geary was hired as a PE teacher at Thomas Haley where she has served for 18 years.

Madeline Geary, Teacher of the Month (left), is congratulated by Trustee Nita Patrick.

Sorrell Recognized as Employee of the Month

Brenda Sorrell, secretary to the director of food service, was recognized as Employee of the Month for May. She began her career with Irving ISD in 1995 as a part-time clerk in the Food Service Department and remained in that position until she accepted her current assignment in 2005. She spends her spare time involved with PTA for Irving schools and also serves as a parent volunteer.

In other business, Trustees:

	Reviewed 2006-2007 first budget draft with preliminary recommended staffing needs.
	Reviewed proposed board meeting dates for 2006-2007.
	Considered implications of House Bill 1 and mandated school calendar for 2007-2008.
	Approved Order #05-06-04 canvassing returns and declaring results of an election of trustees to the Board of Trustees of said district.
	Approved minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular Board Meeting on May 1, 2006.
	Approved financial statement for March 2006.
	Approved Resolution and Order #05-06-19 authorizing May amendment to the 2005-2006 budget.
	Approved auditing firm of Weaver and Tidwell LLP for the 2005-2006 fiscal year audit.
	Approved Resolution and Order #05-06-20 approving supplements to the Irving ISD tax rolls.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-122, a memorandum of understanding with the University of North Texas and authorizing the negotiation of an agreement with other parties. This is for participation in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (T-STEM) Centers grant in partnership with North Texas and others.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-123 authorizing purchase of upgrades for the Synergistic Suites Lab at Irving High School from sole-source vendor Pitsco, Inc. in the amount of $55,462.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-124 accepting bids for science kit materials from various vendors.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-125 authorizing purchase of document cameras from CDW Government, Inc. through an interlocal agreement in the amount of $378 per order.
	Approved expenditure plan for the temporary emergency impact aid for Displaced Students Program (EIA Grant) in the amount of $1.617 million.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-126 accepting proposal for Internet service from AT&T in the amount of $55,973.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-127 accepting proposal for 10MB Ethernet connection from AT&T in the amount of $21,372.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-128 authorizing purchase of graphing calculators through a cooperative purchasing program through an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Information Resources in the amount of $67,998.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-129 authorizing purchase of Read 180 upgrade materials from sole-source vendor Scholastic, Inc. in the amount of $144,617.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-130 authorizing purchase of additional reading intervention materials from previously approved proposal by Read Right Systems in the amount of $49,875.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-131 authorizing purchase of additional A+nywhere Learning Systems materials from sole-source vendor A+Anywhere Learning System in the amount of $63,540.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-44 approving antenna use agreement for Secondary Reassignment Center with Houston Cellular Telephone Company, L.P. by its general partner, New Cingular Wireless, LLC. Cingular will pay IISD monthly rent of $1,500 and make a one-time general donation of $5,000.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-132 approving oil and gas leases and authorizing other matters related to the subject.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-133 selecting competitive sealed proposals as the method for contracting for renovations at the Ratteree Career Development Center and 800 N. O’Connor.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-134 awarding contract to SHW Group, Inc. for Ratteree Career Development project and Technology Center project.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-135 accepting proposal for Cisco switches from Netsync Network Solutions in the amount of $749,398.
	Approved Resolution #05-06-136 approving Amendment #1 to legal service contract for collection of delinquent taxes with Jim Deatherage and Associates, P.C. and authorizing other matters related to the subject. This adds Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP along with Jim Deatherage and Associates, P.C. as IISD attorney through joint representation.
	Approved Ordinance #05-06-01 adopting provisions of 33.11 Texas Tax Code and providing for an effective date. The code permits the Board of Trustees to impose a 20 percent collection penalty on delinquent tangible personal property accounts on April 1 of the delinquent year rather than July 1.

Brenda Sorrell, Employee of the Month (right), is congratulated by Trustee Barbara Cardwell.

Board Calendar 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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