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Board of Trustees

Michael Hill, President
Nita Patrick, Vice President
Valerie Jones, Secretary

Barbara Cardwell

Jerry Christian

Ronda Huffstetler

Randy Stipes

June 18, 2007

Brown Honored as Teacher of the Month

Julia Brown, sixth grade English teacher at Austin Middle School, was honored as Teacher of the Month for June. A graduate of BBC High School in Bradley, Illinois, Brown earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Texas at Arlington.

She began her teaching career at Austin in the fall of 2004. Outside of the teaching profession, Brown has taught preschool at KinderCare, served as writer and editor at Jam Magazine, worked in public relations for the hotel industry, and served as a manager in the restaurant industry.

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Julia Brown, Teacher of the Month (right), was congratulated by Trustee Nita Patrick.

Rocha Recognized as Employee of the Month

Jose Rocha, building manager at Barton Elementary School, was recognized as Employee of the Month for June. He began his career with Irving ISD in October 1991 as a cafeteria custodian. Rocha served as night custodian and night lead until 1996 when he became an elementary building manager. He has served in operations at Lee, Britain and Barton elementary schools.

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Jose Rocha, Employee of the Month (right), was congratulated by Trustee Jerry Christian.

In Other Business, Trustees:

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Approved minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular Board Meeting on May 21, 2007, and Special Emergency Meeting on May 22, 2007.

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Approved financial statement for April 2007.

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Approved Resolution and Order #06-07-19 authorizing June amendment to the 2006-2007 budget.

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Approved Resolution and Order #06-07-20 approving supplements to Irving ISD tax rolls.

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Approved supplies, services and capital outlay necessary for the first six weeks of the 2007-2008 school year in the amount of $206,387.

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Approved Order #06-07-04 authorizing the issuance and sale of Irving Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2007-A, in the aggregate principal amount of $20 million; levying a tax and providing for the security and payment thereof; awarding the sale of the bonds; approving the official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-120 accepting bids for general AV/computer supplies from various vendors.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-121 accepting bids for art/office/teaching supplies from various vendors.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-122 accepting bids for library books and media from various vendors in an amount not to exceed $300,000.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-123 authorizing renewal of NetTrekker software license from sole-source vendor Thinkronize, Incorporated in the amount of $27,363.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-124 authorizing purchase of reading assessment subscriptions from sole-source vendor Wireless Generation in the amount of $81,675.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-125 accepting bid for bank courier service from Dunbar Armored in the amount of $52,966 for school deliveries and $1,000 for Administration Building deliveries.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-126 accepting bid for norm-referenced testing materials/services from Riverside Publishing Company in an amount not to exceed $100,000.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-127 approving contract for grant evaluation services with Dr. Joan Bush in the amount of $28,000.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-128 authorizing renewal of GradeSpeed software license from sole-source vendor Campusware in the amount of $32,385.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-129 authorizing renewal of Blackboard software license from sole-source vendor Blackboard, Incorporated in the amount of $30,215.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-130 authorizing purchase of projector lamps from Troxell Communications through an interlocal agreement with the Region 10 Purchasing Consortium, subject to availability of funds as required to maintain warehouse stock levels.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-131 selecting Construction Manager-At-Risk as the method of procurement for security systems.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-132 approving antenna use agreement for Secondary Reassignment Center with Metro PCS in which Metro PCS will pay IISD monthly rent of $1,500 and has provided a one-time payment of $5,000. Term of agreement is five years, with renewal option for five additional five-year terms.

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Approved Mentoring Programs grant application. Grant amount is $691,262 over three years and would promote mentoring programs for children with greatest need. Local design would involve partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of North Texas.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-133 authorizing upgrades to Synergistics Suites Labs at Austin and de Zavala middle school and MacArthur and NImitz high schools from sole-source vendor Pitsco in the amount of $54,794.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-134 authorizing purchase of computers and printers from Dell Computer for career and technology labs through an interlocal agreement with the Department of Information Resources in the amount of $89,790.

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Approved Ordinance #06-07-01 determining acute areas of teacher shortage for the 2007-2008 school year. These areas are: all level bilingual; all level special education; languages other than English; secondary mathematics; and secondary science.

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Approved Resolution #06-07-135 accepting gifts and donations to the district in the amount of $7,768 for May, for a year-to-date total of $125,064.

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Received a presentation from Irving Schools Foundation Board President Diana Pfaff.

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Received public input regarding need for child care services for school age students (required by Senate Bill 913).

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Received public input on plan for use of federal funding from No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

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Received public input on 2007-2008 budget.

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Received 2007-2008 second budget draft presentation.

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Received overview of 2007-2008 second budget draft with preliminary recommended staffing needs.

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Reviewed salary schedule considerations.

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Discussed need for board appointments to the Excellence Now Committee for 2007-2008.

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Board Calendar

June 2007

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

July 2007

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

August 2007

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

September 2007

4 Board of Trustees Meeting
Administration Building,  7 p.m.
(TUESDAY Meeting)
17 Board of Trustees Meeting
This regular board meeting will be held at Nimitz High School Auditorium,  7 p.m.

October 2007

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

November 2007

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

December 2007

3 Board of Trustees Meeting
Administration Building,  7 p.m.
17 Board of Trustees Meeting
Administration Building,  7 p.m.

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