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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

February 4, 2008

Trustees:

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Approved minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular Board Meeting on Monday, January 14, 2008.

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Approved Resolution and Order #07-08-10 authorizing an amendment to the 2007-2008 budget, increasing the district’s total budgeted appropriations to $272,865,181.

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Approved Resolution and Order #07-08-11 adopting an order approving the Irving ISD building program totaling $249,975,000, and adopting a budget for the 2007-2008 capital projects budget of $88,000,000.

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Approved the submission of the Beginning Teacher Induction and Mentoring Program Grant application to the Texas Education Agency.

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Approved Resolution #07-08-87 continuing the shared services agreement between the Dallas Regional Day School for the Deaf and Irving ISD.

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Approved Resolution #07-08-88 for final payment application and closeout documentation for kitchen renovations project with MART, Inc.

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Approved Order #07-08-02: authorizing the issuance and sale of IISD Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2008, in the aggregate principal amount of $87,020,000; levying a tax and providing for the security and payment thereof; awarding the sale of the bonds; approving the official statement; and enacting other related provisions.

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Approved class size waiver for Spring semester 2008, requesting an exception to the state’s 22:1 student-teacher ratio in three classrooms at two IISD elementary schools.

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Received a three-part report on IISD technology from the IISD executive director of technology concerning 2001 bond fund technology purchases, current projects and plans for use of 2007 bond funds, and new products available to the district.

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Approved Resolution #07-08-89 accepting gifts and donations to the district.

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Received a report on the request for proposal process for health insurance.

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Discussed possible cafeteria renovations/additions as part of the MacArthur High School Bond Construction Project.

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Discussed acceptance of contract with Daktronics for advertising rights and scoreboard installation at Irving Schools Stadium.

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Received a report on “Attend and Win,” an attendance incentive plan proposed by District Improvement Committee attendance/dropout committee.

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Discussed various drafts for the 2008-2009 IISD School Calendar.

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Technology Report
Dr. Alice Owen, IISD executive director of technology, delivers a three part report to the Board of Trustees on the district’s current and future plans for the use of technology.

Board Calendar

February 2008

18 Board of Trustees Meeting
Administration Building,  7 p.m.
28 ICE Awards
Nimitz High School Auditorium, 7 p.m.  (Reception at 6:30 p.m.)

March 2008

10 Board of Trustees Meeting
Administration Building,  7 p.m.
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Texas Public Schools Week

April 2008

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

May 2008

1 Employee Service Awards Banquet
Travis Middle School, 7 p.m.
5 Board of Trustees Meeting
Administration Building,  7 p.m.
15 Retiree Awards Banquet
DFW Marriott Hotel, 7 p.m.
19 Board of Trustees Meeting
Administration Building,  7 p.m.

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