Approved minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular Board Meeting on July 16, 2007.

Approved Resolution #06-07-155 authorizing purchase of Read Right training from sole-source vendor Read Right Systems in the amount of $85,300.

Approved Resolution #06-07-156 authorizing purchase of Progress Assessment Series™ Reading from sole-source vendor Pearson Education, Inc. in the amount of $40,418.

Approved Resolution #06-07-157 authorizing purchase of Epic Program for 2007-2008 school year from sole-source vendor Epic Learning in the amount of $187,980. The early college program will be for all four high schools and Union Bower Center for Learning.

Approved Texas Accelerated Science Achievement Program grant application for a total of $200,000 on behalf of all four IISD high schools and Union Bower Center for Learning.

Approved the submission of four grant applications under the AchieveTexas College & Career Redesign Grant for grants of $50,000 each for all four high schools and Union Bower Center for Learning.

Approved the Smaller Learning Communities grant application for a total amount of $4.3 million over 60 months on behalf of Irving, MacArthur and Nimitz high schools.

Approved Resolution #06-07-158 approving contract with Head Start of Greater Dallas, Incorporated for 2007-2008.

Approved Resolution #06-07-159 approving a professional education services agreement with Sherrie Vandiver for science consulting services at Union Bower Center for Learning during the 2007-2008 school year at an estimated cost of $37,800.

Approved Resolution #06-07-160 approving a professional education services agreement with David McLain for math consulting services at Union Bower Center for Learning during the 2007-2008 school year at an estimated cost of $32,400.

Approved recommended members for the District Improvement Committee (DIC) 2007-2008.

Approved Resolution #06-07-161 accepting bid for printing testing materials from The Overnight Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $60,000.

Approved Resolution #06-07-162 accepting bid for music instruments from Universal Melody Services (dba Brook Mays) in the amount of $67,785.

Approved Resolution #06-07-163 accepting bid for cheerleader uniforms from Varsity Cheerleader & Danzteam in the amount of $50,831.

Approved Resolution #06-07-164 accepting bid for breads from Sara Lee Food & Beverage at an estimated cost of $267,770.

Approved Resolution #06-07-165 accepting bid for promotional items for food service department from Meal Maker at a cost not to exceed $15,000.

Approved Resolution #06-07-166 accepting bid for miscellaneous food items from C.D. Harnett Food Service.

Approved Resolution #06-07-167 awarding contract for construction manager at-risk on the 2007 Security Systems Initiative.

Approved Ordinance #06-07-03 of the Board of Trustees, Irving Independent School District, approving a proposed tax rate, calling a public meeting to discuss and consider adopting the district’s budget for the fiscal year 2007-2008 and adopting a proposed tax rate, and authorizing other matters related to the subject.

Approved Resolution #06-07-168 accepting Citizens’ Capital Needs Task Force Report. Task force recommendations totaled $314.2 million.

Approved Resolution #06-07-169 authorizing use of remaining 2001 bond funds for selected projects.

Approved Resolution #06-07-170 awarding contract to SHW Group, Incorporated on 2001 Bond Project – Final Package.

Approved Resolution #06-07-171 selecting construction manager-at-risk as the method of procurement for 2001 Bond Project – Final Package.

Received a presentation on administration’s recommended budget for 2007-2008 school year.

Received public input on 2007-2008 budget.

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

Discussed revisions to 2007-2008 school calendar to comport with new legislation (SB 1031 – Student Assessment).

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