April 15,
2002 Board Meeting
Cochran Honored
as Educator of the Month
Bea Cochran, librarian at Davis, was
honored as Educator of the Month for April. Cochran has served the
District for five years. She serves students with an outstanding library
program that promotes reading through Read for America, Texas Bluebonnet
Reading Program, Caldecott Reading Program, Dr. Seuss Bash, author
visits, book fairs, and many other activities. Cochran is the chair of
the Librarian Literacy Committee, and a member of the Librarian
Evaluation Committee, Librarian Curriculum Committee, Librarian Patron
Responsibility Committee, Irving Cluster Storytelling Committee, and the
Media Fair Committee.
Kelly Recognized as Employee of the Month
Joan Kelly, food service technician
at Davis, was recognized as Employee of the Month for April. Kelly has
served the District for 20 years, beginning in 1982 when she went to
work at Brown. Kelly is a favorite among students and staff alike since
she often brings homemade sweets for teachers. Kelly plays flute in
Davis’ summer musical and has a special place in her heart for stray
cats.
Board Thanks Nissan for
HIPPY Contribution
The Board of Trustees heard a
presentation from the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool
Youngsters Program detailing the contribution of more than 300 used
computers to parents in the program from the Nissan Corporation.
Representatives from Nissan were present to accept a plaque and the
Board’s thanks for their contribution as were students from the Irving
High technology program who helped set up and distribute the computers.
In Other Business, Trustees:
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Approved the minutes of the noon work
session and regular board meeting on April 1. |
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Approved financial statement for
February and March. |
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Approved Resolution & Order #00-02-17
authorizing an April amendment to the 2001-2002 budget. |
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Approved Resolution & Order #01-02-18
approving supplements to IISD tax rolls. |
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Approved Resolution #01-02-85
accepting a proposal for video projection systems, installed. |
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Approved Resolution #01-02-86
accepting a proposal for cabling infrastructure. |
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Authorized the purchase of video
conferencing equipment through the Catalog/QISV Process. |
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Authorized the purchase of
Unitedstreaming Service through the Interlocal Agreement with Region
X. |
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Approved Resolution #01-02-87
accepting schematic design for high school athletic fields renovations
bond construction project with alternatives for additional
restroom/concession facilities at Irving High. |
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Approved Resolution #01-02-88
delegating limited authority for administering Phase 1 2001 Bond
Projects. |
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Approved Resolution #01-02-89
accepting guaranteed maximum price for Irving Schools Stadium bond
construction project. |
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Approved Resolution #01-02-90
accepting guaranteed maximum price for Townley air conditioning
renovations bond construction project. |
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Approved Resolution #01-02-91
accepting guaranteed maximum price for Houston air conditioning
replacement bond construction project. |
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Approved Resolution #01-02-92
accepting guaranteed maximum price for field lighting, bleachers and
lifts for the middle school and high school athletic fields
renovations bond construction projects. |
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Approved additional secondary course
for 2002-2003 school year. |
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Approved first reading and filing
authorization of TASB Updated 67 Board Policies and other local
policies recommended by administration. |
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Approved Resolution #01-02-93
authorizing the acquisition of real property for public school
purposes. |
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Received a report on Academics 2000
Grant – Cycle 8. |
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Received a report on the Texas
Successful School Award. |