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October 6, 2008

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Representatives from Barton Elementary School are recognized by Bill Ludwig, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional administrator of food & nutrition programs, and Ellen Wahlberg, USDA operations section chief for special nutrition programs, for having been awarded Silver School status in the USDA HealthierUS School Challenge.

Representatives from Brandenburg Elementary School are recognized by Bill Ludwig and Ellen Wahlberg, USDA regional administrators, for having been awarded Silver School status.

Representatives from Britain Elementary School are recognized by Bill Ludwig and Ellen Wahlberg, USDA regional administrators, for having been awarded Silver School status.

Representatives from Davis Elementary School are recognized by Bill Ludwig and Ellen Wahlberg, USDA regional administrators, for having been awarded Silver School status.

Representatives from Gilbert Elementary School are recognized by Bill Ludwig and Ellen Wahlberg, USDA regional administrators, for having been awarded Silver School status.

Representatives from Hanes Elementary School are recognized by Bill Ludwig and Ellen Wahlberg, USDA regional administrators, for having been awarded Silver School status.

Representatives from John Haley Elementary School are recognized by Bill Ludwig and Ellen Wahlberg, USDA regional administrators, for having been awarded Silver School status.

Representatives from Johnston Elementary School are recognized by Bill Ludwig and Ellen Wahlberg, USDA regional administrators, for having been awarded Silver School status.

Representatives from Lively Elementary School are recognized by Bill Ludwig and Ellen Wahlberg, USDA regional administrators, for having been awarded Silver School status.

Representatives from Schulze Elementary School are recognized by Bill Ludwig and Ellen Wahlberg, USDA regional administrators, for having been awarded Silver School status.

Representatives from Stipes Elementary School are recognized by Bill Ludwig and Ellen Wahlberg, USDA regional administrators, for having been awarded Silver School status.

In other business, Trustees:
 

	Approved minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular Board Meeting on Monday, September 15, 2008.
	Approved Resolution #08-09-12 authorizing purchase of Computrace computer theft tracking software for high school student laptops through an agreement with Dell at a cost of $129,215.
	Approved Resolution #08-09-13 authorizing expansion of the program, Plugged-in to Reading, for all middle schools and high schools to be purchased from Recorded Books at a total cost of $139,313.
	Approved Resolution #08-09-14 authorizing a release and settlement agreement with AT&T regarding tariffied service rates for 2008-2009.
	Approved Resolution #08-09-15 authorizing and awarding 27 vendors in accordance with RFP #08-81 for school and department custom apparel and requiring departments to solicit at least three competitive quotes prior to initiating services.
	Approved Resolution #08-09-17 authorizing purchase of supplies and equipment for Career and Technology HST Programs at Irving High School, The Academy of Irving ISD, and Union Bower Center for Learning through various interlocal agreements not to exceed a total cost of $68,685, plus an estimated 10% of cost for shipping charges.
	Approved Resolution #08-09-18 authorizing purchase of scanners from GovConnection for each school in order to process TREx document exchanges at a total cost of $60,755.

	Approved Resolution #08-09-19 awarding a contract to Dr. Joan M. Bush of JSB Research for evaluation of IISD 21st Century Grant programs at a cost of $28,000.
	Approved the Texas Fitness Now Grant application for Austin Middle School, Bowie Middle School, and de Zavala Middle Schools to further the goal of reducing childhood obesity and Type II diabetes.
	Approved two Intensive Reading Instruction/Intensive Math Instruction (IRI/IMI) grant applications for Schulze Elementary School (IRI) and Johnston Elementary School (IMI) to provide intensive instruction to improve student performance in reading and math.
	Approved Resolution #08-09-20 authorizing a professional services agreement between Strong Father & Strong Family Programs and Irving ISD to design and implement parent involvement programs focused on father involvement to be paid for with Title IV, Safe & Drug-Free Schools funding.
	Approved state waiver for student early dismissal at MacArthur High School in order to accommodate Academic Decathlon Regional Competition January 30-31, 2009, reducing disruption and facilitating the large number of classrooms needed for competition activities.
	Approved Ordinance #08-09-01 revising regulations governing the annual performance appraisal of the superintendent of schools.
	Approved Resolution #08-09-21 authorizing purchase and installation of 400 projectors through an agreement with Master Audio Visuals at a total cost of $777,540.
	Approved class size waiver for Fall semester 2008 in accordance with the provisions of Texas Education Code Section 25.112 for one class at Schulze Elementary School that exceeds the state mandated 22:1 limit by one student.
	Approved Resolution #08-09-22 authorizing a list of administrators as appraisers for the IISD professional development and appraisal system.
	Approved Resolution #08-09-23 repealing Resolution #94-95-50 pertaining to the IISD student code of conduct.
	Approved Resolution #08-09-24 authorizing first reading and filing authorization of TASB Update 83 and other local policies CCA, CCA (Exhibit), CQ, EG and FEC.
	Approved Resolution #08-09-25 pertaining to the election, removal and resignation of employees as recommended by the superintendent of schools.
	Approved Resolution #08-09-26 accepting gifts and donations to the district for the month of September 2008 totaling $78,521.
	Discussed procurement method for district-wide purchase of electricity for a period beginning January 1, 2009.

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