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June 5, 2006 Board
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Board Members on Standing Committees
Board President
Randy Stipes has assigned board members to standing committees for the
2006-2007 school year.
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The Executive Committee consists of
Randy Stipes, chairperson; Michael Hill, and Ken Murray. |
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The Policy Review Committee consists
of Barbara Cardwell, chairperson; Jerry Christian, and Michael Hill. |
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The Finance Committee consists of Ken
Murray, chairperson; Valerie Jones, and Nita Patrick. |
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The Facilities & Land Committee
consists of Michael Hill, chairperson; Barbara Cardwell, and Nita
Patrick. |
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The Personnel Committee consists of
Jerry Christian, chairperson; Barbara Cardwell, and Valerie Jones. |
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The Curriculum, Instruction & Student
Committee consists of Nita Patrick, chairperson; Jerry Christian,
and Valerie Jones. |
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From left, Valerie Jones, Nita Patrick, Barbara Cardwell,
Superintendent Jack Singley, President Randy Stipes, Vice President
Michael Hill, Secretary Ken Murray, and Jerry Christian. |
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Morris Presented with Hero Award
Dr. Marie Morris,
assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, was honored Monday
with the Bayard H. Friedman Hummer Hero Award as the most outstanding
school administrator in North Texas.
The prestigious
award is presented to outstanding school employees by the Dallas Stars
and Score a Goal in the Classroom, a school incentive program based in
Fort Worth. It is presented in memory of Friedman, a prominent civic
leader who was a strong proponent of raising education levels and
providing lifelong learning opportunities.
In addition to the
award, Dr. Morris was presented with a $1,000 honorarium and the use of
a Hummer vehicle in appreciation of her outstanding contribution to
children and the community.
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Dr. Marie Morris (right) accepts the Hero Award from Ernie Horn,
executive director of Score a Goal in the Classroom. |
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In other business, Trustees:
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Received public input regarding need
for child care services for school age children (required by SB
913). |
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Received public input on plans for
use of federal funding from No Child Left Behind Act. |
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Received public input on 2006-2007
budget. |
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Approved minutes of Noon Work
Session and Regular Board Meeting on May 22, 2006. |
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Approved Resolution #05-06-138
authorizing purchase of additional Reading Together materials from
sole-source vendor The Learning Together Company in the amount of
$26,666.28. |
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Approved Resolution #05-06-139
authorizing purchase of upgrade to Synergistics Suites Lab at The
Academy of IISD from sole-source vendor Pitsco, Inc. in the amount
of $120,226 to be purchased by federal funds, plus $12,000 in local
funds for computers and printer. |
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Approved Resolution #05-06-140
accepting bid math game kits, K-5 from Great Source Education Group
in an amount not to exceed $118,000 to be paid with student success
initiative funds. |
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Approved Resolution #05-06-141
authorizing purchase of science kits through interlocal agreement
from Delta Education in an amount not to exceed $31,000 to be paid
from Hands On Science Center funds. |
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Approved shared services arrangement
agreement with the Dallas Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (DRDSPD).
Each year, IISD is required to sign an agreement that outlines the
services of IISD high school students who attend DRDSPD. There are
no major changes in the requirements within the agreement. |
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Approved contract with Head Start of
Greater Dallas, Inc. for 2006-2007. Since 1998, IISD has
collaborated with the agency to provide a full-day program to
eligible students at IISD early childhood schools. The contract
outlines the arrangements for the agreement. |
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Approved Resolution #05-06-142
appointing Scott Layne as the Irving ISD representative to the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ No. 1) Board of
Directors. |
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Approved Resolution #05-06-143
accepting gifts and donations to the district in the amount of
$7,190, for a year-to-date total of $143,454. |
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Board Calendar
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Board of Trustees
Meeting
Administration Building, 7 p.m. |
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