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Board of Trustees
Jerry Christian, President
Valerie Jones, Vice President
Nancy L. Jones, Secretary
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Heather Ashley |
A.D. Jenkins |
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Ronda Huffstetler |
Nita Patrick |
January 19, 2010 |
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Duhon Honored as Teacher of the
Month
C. David Duhon,
special education teacher at Secondary Reassignment Center (SRC), was
honored by Trustees as Teacher of the Month for January. Duhon graduated
from Orangefield High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in
political science and master’s degree in world trade from University of
Dallas.
After working in
private sector business, Duhon sought alternative certification to
become a teacher. In 1994 he became special education teacher at Thomas
Haley Elementary School, then in 1996 he moved to Houston Middle School.
Duhon became special education teacher at Gilbert in 1998, and then
transferred to MacArthur High School in 2004. He became special
education teacher at SRC in 2007.
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Board of Trustees Vice President Valerie
Jones honors C. David Duhon, special education teacher at Secondary
Reassignment Center, for having been named January Teacher of the Month. |
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McCormick Recognized as Employee of the Month
Dwan McCormick,
warehouse clerk in the Facilities Services Department, was recognized by
Trustees as Employee of the Month for January.
McCormick joined
Irving ISD in 1992 as food service substitute. She joined the Warehouse
Department as a delivery helper in 1997, and in 2000 became stock
handler. In 2009 she was appointed as warehouse clerk for facilities
services.
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Board of Trustees Secretary Nancy L.
Jones recognizes Dwan McCormick, warehouse clerk in the Facilities
Services Department, for having been named January Employee of the
Month. |
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IISD Honors Board of Trustees
After performing a
brief musical performance, the MacArthur High School Jazz Singers
presented each member of the Board of Trustees a token of appreciation,
on behalf of the district, for their service in observance of Texas’
School Board Appreciation Month.
Trustees were honored for volunteering countless hours each year to
ensure quality education for Irving’s children.
Jazz Singers making
presentations were Sarah Few, Kaitlyn Hall, Kerry Jones, Ricky Jennings,
Darren Rogers, Ashley Shields, Donique Smith, and Xavier Turner.
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The
MacArthur High School Jazz Singers perform at the IISD Board
of Trustees meeting January 19 in recognition of Board
Appreciation Month. |
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Gold Performing Schools Recognized
As a result of recent performance on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge &
Skills, 24 IISD schools have received a total of 60 acknowledgements.
The Gold Performance Acknowledgement System recognizes districts and
schools for high performance on 14 different indicators other than those
used to determine accountability ratings.
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Schools
receiving performance commendations are: |
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Irving High School |
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MacArthur High School |
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Jack
E. Singley Academy |
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Union
Bower Center for Learning |
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Austin Middle School |
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Bowie
Middle School |
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Crockett Middle School |
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de
Zavala Middle School |
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Houston Middle School |
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Lamar
Middle School |
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Travis Middle School |
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Barton Elementary School |
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Brandenburg Elementary School |
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Britain Elementary School |
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Brown
Elementary School |
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Farine Elementary School |
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Gilbert Elementary School |
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Good
Elementary School |
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John
Haley Elementary School |
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Hanes
Elementary School |
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Keyes
Elementary School |
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Lee
Elementary School |
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Stipes Elementary School |
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Townley Elementary School |
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At the district level, IISD received a Gold Performance Acknowledgement
for commended scores in social studies.
To view photos of school representatives being honored at the Board of
Trustees meeting, access
www.irvingisd.net/articles/gold2010.htm
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Kaitlyn Hall and Donique Smith, students at MacArthur High School,
recognize IISD Board of Trustees President Jerry Christian, for his
service to the school district.
Austin Jones recognizes Board Vice President Valerie Jones
Ricky
Jennings recognizes Board Secretary Nancy L. Jones
Darren Rogers recognizes Trustee Heather Ashley
Ashley Shields recognizes Trustee Ronda Huffstetler
Sarah
Few recognizes Trustee A.D. Jenkins
Xavier Turner recognizes Trustee Nita Patrick |
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In Other Business, Trustees:
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Approved minutes
of Noon Work Session and Regular Board Meeting on Monday, December
14, 2009. |
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Approved
financial statement for November 2009. |
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Approved
Resolution & Order #09-10-12 authorizing January amendment to the
2009-2010 budget, increasing total budgeted revenue to $278,817,916,
and increasing total appropriations to $293,158,706.. |
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Approved
Resolution & Order #09-10-13 accepting supplements to Irving ISD tax
rolls. |
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Approved
Resolution & Order #09-10-14 authorizing fund balance designations
for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2009. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-56 accepting letters of agreement with Baylor
Medical Center of Irving to provide tracheotomy and unlicensed
diabetes care-assistant training to selected IISD staff for students
with diabetes and/or tracheotomies. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-57 authorizing electrical engineering contract
with Dale W. Caffey Consulting Engineers, Inc, for the installation
of an emergency 300 kilowatt diesel generator for the Administration
Building at a total estimated cost of $150,000. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-58 selecting competitive sealed proposals as the
method of procurement for the above referenced Administration
Building generator. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-59 amending contract with Corgan Associates, Inc.
for architectural services related to expanded special education
needs at Brown Elementary School. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-60 selecting competitive sealed proposals as the
method of procurement for the above referenced Brown Elementary
School special education classroom renovation. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-61 accepting prevailing wage rate schedule for
contractors and subcontractors conducting work as part of the 2007
Bond program in accordance with Texas Government Code 2258.001. |
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Approved the IISD
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended
August 31, 2009. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-62 accepting second reading and adoption of TASB
Update 86 — excluding DGBA (Exhibit), EIA (Local), EIF (Local) and
EIF (Exhibit) — and Other Local Policies EHAA, FDB and FEB. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-63 honoring former IISD Trustee Barbara Cardwell
by renaming Union Bower Center for Learning as the Barbara Cardwell
Career Preparatory Center, effective immediately, with a dedication
ceremony to be held in conjunction with the opening of the renovated
facility. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-64 awarding contract to Charter Builders, Ltd. as
construction manager-at-risk for Middle School #8 bond construction
project. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-65 accepting administration recommendation
regarding the termination of the employment contract of Joy I. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-68 authorizing the interim superintendent to
secure technology equipment and approving consultant’s contract with
VST Services, LLC for technology and E-Rate services. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-66 pertaining to the election and resignation of
personnel as recommended by the interim superintendent of schools. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-67 accepting gifts and donations to the district
for December 2009 totaling $27,756. |
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Received
information about filing for IISD Board of Trustees election in
2010. |
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Received
recognition and a report from City of Irving Water Department for
innovative partnership with Union Bower Center for Learning. |
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Received a
presentation from the Planning, Evaluation & Research Department and
conducted a public hearing regarding the district Academic
Excellence Indicator System Report. |
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Received report
on E-Rate current status and next submission. |
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Received an
update on IISD boardroom audio visual renovations.
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Water Utilities
Partners with Union Bower
Board of Trustees President Jerry Christian (left) recognizes the City
of Irving Water Utilities Department for the city and department’s
partnership with Union Bower Center for Learning. Pictured with
Christian are: Todd Reck, water utilities director; Donna Starling,
programs manager; David Canady, water operations manager; Ramiro Lopez,
intergovernmental services and public works team director; IISD Interim
Superintendent Dr. Neil Dugger; and Curtis Mauricio, principal at Union
Bower Center for Learning.
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