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Board of Trustees
Valerie Jones, President
Nancy L. Jones, Vice President
Heather Ashley, Secretary
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Jerry Christian |
Ronda Huffstetler |
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Gwen Craig |
A.D. Jenkins |
June 14, 2010 |
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Dugger Honored for Service as Interim
Superintendent
The Irving ISD Board of Trustees
honored Dr. Neil Dugger for his service as interim superintendent of
schools during the regular board meeting June 14.The Board of Trustees
appointed Dugger as acting superintendent on March 27, 2009, following
the resignation and retirement of former Superintendent Jack Singley. He
was appointed interim superintendent at the regular board meeting on
April 20, 2009.
Dugger joined Irving ISD in 1979 and
was named assistant superintendent for personnel and administration in
May 2006. He earned Doctorate of Education and Master of Education
degrees from the University of North Texas, and Bachelor of Arts degree
from Angelo State University. In addition to assistant superintendent,
Dugger has served as teacher, vice principal, principal and as director
of personnel, all within Irving ISD.
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The IISD Board of Trustees expresses
appreciation to Dr. Neil Dugger for his service as interim
superintendent of schools, and to his wife Paula Dugger, IISD reading
coordinator. |
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Peniston Honored as Teacher of the Month
Lisa Peniston, second grade teacher
at Britain Elementary School, was honored as Teacher of the Month for
June. Originally from Tyler, Peniston attended Tyler Junior College and
Hardin-Simmons University and is certified and highly qualified in
elementary education grades one through eight.
She began her career as a substitute
teacher in Bloomfield, New Jersey, public schools. She then moved to
England, but returned to serve in Department of Defense Schools in
Washington, D.C. Peniston returned to Tyler as a prekindergarten teacher
at Tyler First Baptist Church. From 1996-1998, Peniston was a substitute
teacher in Tyler ISD. She then moved to Dallas ISD as prekindergarten,
kindergarten and first grade teacher from 1988-1992. Peniston joined
Irving ISD at Britain in 1992. Peniston has taught ESL classes in Irving
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IISD Board of Trustees Secretary Heather
Ashley honors Lisa Peniston, second grade teacher at Britain Elementary
School, for being named Teacher of the Month. |
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Contreras Recognized as Employee of the Month
Maria Contreras, food service
manager at Bowie Middle School, was recognized as Employee of the Month
for June. Contreras joined Irving ISD in September 1998 as food service
substitute.
She became food service assistant in
October 1998 and in 1999 was promoted to food service technician.
Contreras was promoted to food service manager in August 2000.
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IISD Board of Trustees member Jerry
Christian recognizes Maria Contreras, food service manager at Bowie
Middle School, for being named Employee of the Month. |
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National Merit Scholars
Honored
Board of Trustees members honored students
who earned recognition by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for
performance on Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Tests (SAT) and SAT.
Christopher Rohrs, graduate from Nimitz High
School, and Taylor Terry, graduate from Singley Academy, were recognized
for being named National Merit Scholars. Named as National Merit
Semifinalists in September 2009, Rohrs has been offered a scholarship
from University of Oklahoma, and Terry has been offered a scholarship
from University of North Texas.
College-funded scholarships range in size
from $500 to $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study
at the awarding institution. Recognized for earning National Merit
Finalist status was Daniel Vinson, graduate from MacArthur High School.
Recognized for earning National Merit Commended status are Pearl Choi,
MacArthur; Andrew Ellington, MacArthur; Max Savage; MacArthur; Silvana
Torres, Nimitz; and Mauricio Valdovinos, Nimitz.
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The IISD Board of Trustees President
Valerie Jones congratulates Taylor Terry, graduate from Singley Academy,
for having earned recognition as National Merit Scholar. |
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In Other
Business, Trustees:
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Approved minutes of noon work
session and regular board meeting on Monday, May 17, 2010. |
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Approved financial statement for
April 2010. |
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Approved Resolution & Order
#09-10-27 authorizing June amendment to the 2009-2010 Budget
decreasing total budgeted revenue to $283,764,237 and increasing
total appropriations to $296,176,808. |
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Approved Resolution & Order
#09-10-28 accepting supplements to the Irving ISD tax rolls. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-140
authorizing supplies, services, and capital outlay of $541,589
necessary for the first six weeks of 2010-2011 school year. |
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Approved the continuation of
Weaver and Tidwell LLP as auditing firm for 2009-2010 fiscal year
audit. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-141
authorizing preliminary action with the proposed issuance of the
third installment of the 2007 voter-authorized Series 2010 unlimited
tax school building bonds in the amount of $60,000,000. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-142
accepting Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) #10-26 for paper towels,
tissue and dispensers from Complete Source, Prime Source and ePoly
Star, Inc., at a total cost not to exceed $239,345. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-123
accepting Request For Proposal (RFP) #10-22 for Virtual School
Network multimedia-based instructional materials for Irving High
School, MacArthur High School, Nimitz High School, Singley Academy,
and Cardwell Career Preparatory Center (CCPC) to allow students to
earn both high school and college credit at a total cost not to
exceed $196,900. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-143
accepting RFP #10-23 for the right of access to iStation web-based
computer assisted reading program at a total cost for one year not
to exceed $181,110. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-144
authorizing the purchase of Physics in Context Labs for
Irving High School and CCPC through the EPCNT interlocal agreement
at a cost not to exceed $93,918. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-145
accepting CSP #10-27 for printing TEKS checks, semester exams, and
elementary science unit tests by The Overnight Group, Inc. at a cost
not to exceed $90,000. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-146
accepting the Irving ISD Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) security breach response program. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-147
authorizing the delivery of Communities in Schools direct program
services and social activities for at-risk students and families at
MacArthur High School, Nimitz, CCPC, Austin Middle School, Bowie
Middle School, Crockett Middle School, Houston Middle School, Lamar
Middle School, Britain Elementary School, Schulze Elementary School,
and Thomas Haley Elementary School. |
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Approved submission of the
Federal Investing in Innovations (i3) grant application for
$4,988,967 to expand the implementation of, and investment in,
innovative practices to improve student achievement. |
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Approved the notification of
Texas Education Agency of intent to apply for and use federal funds
through No Child Left Behind programs in 2010-2011. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-148
accepting contracts with Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc. for
2010-2011 to provide a full-day program to eligible students at IISD
early childhood schools. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-149
selecting construction manager-at-risk as the method of procurement
for 2007 Bond Program Packages “A” at Good Elementary School, Davis
Elementary School, Schulze, Secondary Reassignment Center (SRC), and
Wheeler Development Center; and “B” at Austin, Bowie, de Zavala
Middle School, and Brandenburg Elementary School. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-150
accepting schematic design and design development for SRC bond
construction project. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-151
authorizing agreement for partnership with Irving YMCA for summer
meals program to be hosted at the YMCA location. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-152
accepting fire line service agreement with the City of Irving to
connect a fire sprinkler system to the city’s water line as part of
the Lamar Bond Construction Project. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-153
accepting CSP #10-19 with TeleParent for a parent and staff
notification system at an approximate annual total cost of $90,750
based on student enrollment. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-162
authorizing the superintendent’s participation in Education Research
& Development Institute. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-154
approving revisions to 2010-2011 Board of Trustees meeting schedule. |
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Approved Ordinance #09-10-01
determining acute areas of teacher shortage for the 2010-2011 school
year as all-level bilingual education, all-level special education,
speech language pathologist, secondary mathematics, secondary
science, and Spanish. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-155
authorizing revisions and amendments to the IISD self-funded
employee health insurance and benefit plan. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-156
authorizing second reading and adoption of TASB Update 87 and Other
Local Policy EEJB (Local). |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-157
accepting CSP #10-25 from PASCO Brokerage, Inc. for kitchen and food
serving line equipment at a total cost of $2,303,706 to be paid for
with food service department funds. |
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Approved Resolution & Order
#09-10-29 amending multi-year construction budget and 2009-2010
capital projects budget to allocate funding for an administration
building project, to identify bond funds for upcoming special
projects, update bond interest earnings, specifically allocate
reserve funds for Lady Bird Johnson Middle School, and allocate
funding for marquees at MacArthur and Singley Academy. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-158
accepting Texas Department of Transportation property taking,
approving a release, and authorizing deed without warranty. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-159
pertaining to the election, renewal and resignation of employees as
recommended by the interim superintendent of schools. |
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Approved Resolution #09-10-160
pertaining to a rental agreement. |
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Approved
Resolution #09-10-161 accepting gifts and donations to the district
for the month of May totaling $21,851. |
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Received public input on
2010-2011 No Child Left Behind expenditure plans. |
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Received public input regarding
the need for child care services for school- age students as
required by SB913. |
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Received public input on
2010-2011 budget. |
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Reviewed the overview of
2010-2011 second budget draft. |
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Discussed the need for board
appointments to the Excellence Now Committee for 2010-2011. |
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Discussed the 2011 graduation
venue. |
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Discussed the addition of
digital marquees for IISD high schools. |
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Discussed purchasing membership
in National School Board Association. |
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