Irving ISD Board Action - October 1, 2007

Board of Trustees

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

Barbara Cardwell	Jerry Christian
Ronda Huffstetler	Randy Stipes

October 1, 2007

Morgan Named Outstanding Graduate

Jason Morgan, a 1989 graduate of Irving High School, was honored as an Outstanding Graduate. Morgan is the founder and Executive Director of the Stolen Shakespeare Guild, a non-profit theatre company whose mission is to bring Shakespeare to the general public in a way that is both fresh and entertaining. He also teaches acting, theatre appreciation, and film appreciation at Tarrant County College - South Campus.

After graduating from Irving High in 1989, Morgan attended Stephen F. Austin University, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre. He later earned his Master of Arts in Theatre from Texas Woman’s University.

Morgan has appeared in more than 100 stage and independent film productions and directed more than 20 stage productions. Around the D/FW area, he has performed at venues such as Irving Community Theater, Fort Worth Community Theatre, Pocket Sandwich Theatre, and Theatre Arlington.

His major focus is the Stolen Shakespeare Guild, which seeks to debunk the myth that Shakespeare and other forms of theatre are inaccessible to the modern audience. His wife, Lauren, also lends her talent and assistance in organizing Guild performances throughout the year.

Jason Morgan, Outstanding Graduate (right), is congratulated by Trustee Valerie Jones.

Banners Presented to Recognized Schools

On behalf of the Irving ISD Board of Trustees, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Marie Morris praised five IISD schools for their Recognized ratings through the state’s 2007 Texas School Accountability Rating System. They are Austin Middle School, Gilbert Elementary School, Good Elementary School, Hanes Elementary School, and Lamar Middle School.

Banners were presented to the schools by Dr. Cheryl Jennings, division director of elementary teaching and learning, and Tracie Fraley, division director of secondary teaching and learning. Improvement in scores for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) is a major reason for the overall improvement. Last year, four IISD schools received the Recognized rating.

Representatives from Austin Middle School
accepted the banner designating Austin
as a Recognized school.

Representatives from Gilbert Elementary School
accepted the banner designating Gilbert
as a Recognized school.

Representatives from Good Elementary School
accepted the banner designating Good
as a Recognized school.

Representatives from Hanes Elementary School
accepted the banner designating Hanes
as a Recognized school.

Representatives from Lamar Middle School
accepted the banner designating Lamar
as a Recognized school.

Northrop Grumman Foundation Recognized

The IISD Board of Trustees recognized the Northrop Grumman Foundation for its support of the Weightless Flights of Discovery Program. In August, 19 educators and administrators from IISD participated in the program, experiencing the effects of a zero gravity flight. Ann Mulvihill, coordinator of secondary science, and Jennifer Hylemon, coordinator of secondary math, presented a report to trustees regarding the flight and its educational value.

Northrop Grumman Foundation was recognized for its Weightless Flights of Discovery Program, which included IISD participation.

In Other Business, Trustees:

	Approved minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular Board Meeting on Monday, September 17, 2007
	Approved Resolution #07-08-19 approving a new evaluation form for school nurses.
	Approved Resolution #07-08-13 approving professional service with Dr. Joan Bush at a cost $30,000 per year over three years.
	Approved Resolution #07-08-20 approving agreement with Region 10 to conduct district-wide security audit at an estimated cost of $25,380.
	Approved Resolution #07-08-25 creating a limited public forum at select school events.
	Approved Resolution #07-08-21 approving contract with Texas Department of State Health Services for acquisition of anti-viral medications at a cost of $59,208.
	Approved class size waiver for fall semester 2007. The fall 2007 class size survey for K-4 found one campus, Townley Elementary School, with a total of two classes that exceeded the 22:1 allowable class size limit, each by one student.
	Approved motion to take no action on Resolution #07-08-22 to nominate a candidate to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
	Approved Resolution #07-08-23 accepting gifts and donations to the district in the amount of $25,404 for September.
	Conducted public hearing concerning taxation of tangible personal property.
	Discussed procurement method for district-wide purchase of electricity.

Board Calendar October 2007
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.
January 2008
14	Board of Trustees Meeting Administration Building, 7 p.m.

Click here for
more calendar information

Published by the
Public Information Department