Irving ISD Board Action - March 5, 2007

Board of Trustees

Randy Stipes, President
Michael Hill, Vice President
Ken Murray, Secretary

Barbara Cardwell	Valerie Jones
Jerry Christian	Nita Patrick

March 5, 2007

Hoffman Honored as Teacher of the Month

Linda Hoffman, music teacher at Stipes Elementary School, was honored as Teacher of the Month for March. A graduate of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Hoffman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Hoffman began her teaching career nine years ago in Irving ISD as a music teacher at Barton and Davis elementary schools. The following year, she split her teaching time between Barton and Lively elementary schools. In her third year, she became a full-time teacher at Good Elementary School. After two years in England, Hoffman returned as music teacher at Townley Elementary School where she served five years. This school year, she moved to Stipes.

Linda Hoffman, Teacher of the Month (right), is congratulated by Trustee Nita Patrick.

Balderas Recognized as Employee of the Month

Ralph Balderas, security patrol officer, was recognized as Employee of the Month for March. He began his career with Irving ISD in 1990 as an HVAC helper. Balderas served in this capacity until 1993 when he assumed duties as a preventative maintenance helper.

In 2000, he returned as HVAC helper until he assumed his current position as security patrol officer in 2003.

Ralph Balderas, Employee of the Month (right), is congratulated by Trustee Ken Murray.

Verizon Presents Donation to Irving.Net

Irving.Net, represented by Delia Watley, accepted a check for $27,750 from Verizon Communications in support of adult ESL programs and the Irving.Net community portal.

Nickie Weaver, program director of grant services, and members of the adult ESL classes also participated in the check presentation ceremony.

Verizon Communications presented a check for $27,750 in support of Irving.Net and its services.

In Other Business, Trustees:

	Heard presentation from Irving Police Chief Larry Boyd.
	Received information regarding participation in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2007.
	Discussed placement of telecommunications cell tower at Reassignment Center.
	Discussed flooring issue at Ratteree Career Development Center.
	Discussed cell phone usage policy.
	Heard presentation on parent notification system being considered as a pilot by the administration.
	Approved minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular Board Meeting on February 19, 2007.
	Approved Resolution #06-07-81 approving the submission of the Federal Teaching American History Grant application and related memorandum of understanding between Irving ISD and the University of North Texas.
	Approved secondary math textbook recommendations.
	Approved Resolution #06-07-82 approving the shared services agreement with the Dallas Regional Day School for the Deaf and Irving ISD.
	Approved Resolution #06-07-83 accepting bid for HVAC filters from various vendors, with purchases not expected to exceed $41,000.
	Approved Resolution #06-07-84 proclaiming March as Youth Arts Month in Irving ISD.
	Approved and adopted 2007-2008 calendar.
	Approved first reading and filing authorization of Board Policy FDB (Local) and FDB (Exhibit) pertaining to intra-district transfers.
	Approved Resolution #06-07-85 accepting gifts and donations to the district in the amount of $6,700 for February and a year-to-date total of $88,417.

Board Calendar March 2007
5-9	Texas Public Schools Week OPEN HOUSE
April 2007
2	Board of Trustees Meeting Administration Building, 7 p.m.
16	Board of Trustees Meeting Administration Building, 7 p.m.
May 2007
3	Employee Service Awards Banquet Travis Middle School, 7 p.m.
7	Board of Trustees Meeting Administration Building, 7 p.m.
17	Retirees' Banquet DFW Marriott Hotel
21	Board of Trustees Meeting Administration Building, 7 p.m.

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