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Board of Trustees
Jerry Christian, President
Nita Patrick, Vice President
Valerie Jones, Secretary
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Ronda Huffstetler |
A.D. Jenkins |
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Nancy L. Jones |
Randy Stipes |
August 4, 2008 |
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Bob Presley
Named Outstanding Graduate
Bob
Presley, a 1961 graduate of Irving High School, was honored as an
Outstanding Graduate. Following graduation from Irving High, Presley
attended Southern Colorado State University then transferred to
Hardin-Simmons University where he earned a bachelor of science degree.
He completed graduate studies at North Texas State University and
conducted post-graduate work at West Texas State University and
Southwest Texas State University. Presley began his 43-year career in
education in Irving ISD at Travis Junior High School as a history
teacher and coach. In 1967 he moved to Big Spring ISD and then
transferred to Tulia ISD in 1970. In May 2008, Presley retired as deputy
superintendent for human resources for Hayes Central Independent School
District in Kyle, Texas, where he has served since 1989. Presley is
married to the former Judy Ann Schnack, also a 1961 graduate of Irving
High. He and Judy have two children and four grandchildren.
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Outstanding Graduate Bob Presley was congratulated by Board of Trustees
President Jerry Christian . |
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In other business, Trustees:
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Approved minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular
Board Meeting on Monday, July 21, 2008. |
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Approved Resolution #07-08-227 authorizing interlocal
agreement with 2013 Purchasing Cooperative operated by Education
Service Center 20. |
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Approved Resolution #07-08-228 accepting proposal for
related services providers from Maxim Staffing Solutions,
Educational Based Services, Progressus Therapy, and Bilingual
Therapies, Inc. to provide developmental, corrective, and other
supportive services for children with disabilities. |
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Approved Resolution #07-08-229 authorizing purchase
of band instruments through interlocal agreements with Sam Ash, The
Tuba Exchange, Dallas Strings, Universal melody, Washington Music,
Wenger, Lone Star Percussion, and Music & Arts at a cost of
$413,544. |
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Approved Resolution #07-08-231 authorizing renewal of
Altiris Licensing for deployment solution and application control to
support district desktop and laptops computers purchased from En
Pointe at a cost of $64,138. |
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Approved Resolution #07-08-232 authorizing the
Automatic Translation Grant application for online access to the IBM
WebSphere Translation Server. |
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Accepted schematic design for Hanes Elementary School
renovations and additions 2007 Bond Construction Project. |
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Accepted schematic design for Ratteree Career
Development Center renovations and additions 2007 Bond Construction
Project. |
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Accepted schematic design for Irving School Stadium
renovations and additions 2007 Bond Construction Project. |
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Approved Ordinance #07-08-07 of the Irving ISD Board
of Trustees authorizing a proposed tax rate, calling a public
meeting for 7 p.m., August 25 to discuss and consider adopting the
district’s budget for the fiscal year 2008-2009 and adopting a
proposed tax rate, and authorizing other matters related to the
subject. |
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Approved Resolution #07-08-233 awarding contract for
construction manager-at-risk on 2007 Phase I Package “B” and “C”
bond projects. |
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Reviewed creation and implementation of Board of
Trustees Standing Committees. |
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Received a presentation of administration’s
recommended budget for 2008-2009 including: overview of major budget
components, review of state funding estimates, and review of
certified tax roll from Dallas County Appraisal District. |
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Received an instructional report involving drug and
alcohol awareness video project developed in partnership with Strong
Fathers, Strong Families, presented by Jose Villaseñor,
parent/student services program director, and Juan Carlos Martinez,
parent involvement coordinator. |
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