IISD Recognized for Energy Efficiency

Oncor presented a check to Irving ISD for $761,798 for affecting positive changes by means of upgrading to more efficient mechanical and electrical equipment at district facilities.

Part of Oncor’s “Take a Load Off, Texas” program, the rebate recognizes IISD for reducing energy consumption by upgrading equipment, implementing motion-sensing light control devices, completing a district-wide lighting retrofit, monitoring after-hours consumption, and completing construction of Johnson Middle School – the first net zero public school building in Texas.

Consent Agenda

During the regular called meeting of the IISD Board of Trustees for October 3, Trustees approved the following consent agenda items: minutes of noon work session and regular board meeting on Monday, September 19, 2011 … an interlocal agreement with Arlington Independent School District … interlocal agreement with Northwest Independent School District … final list of appraisers for the PDAS … selected members for IISD Athletic Hall of Fame committee … amendment to construction manager’s contract for Lady Bird Johnson Middle School bond construction project.

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Community Input Items

Trustees approved the following community input items October 3: class size waivers … a program to secure corporate sponsors and authorizing the superintendent of schools to implement the program … amendment to multi-year construction budget and 2011-2012 capital projects budget … the election, renewal, and resignation of employees as recommended by the superintendent of schools … accepted gifts and donations to the district.

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Noon Work Session

During the noon work session, Trustees: received a presentation regarding single member districts...conducted a discussion with Dr. Mack Hines regarding “The Skin They’re In” … discussed school colors and logos for high schools … received information regarding completion of three-year security audit in compliance with Texas Education Code (37.108).

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For detailed information regarding individual agenda items, access Boardbook on the IISD website at http://irvingisd.net/boardagenda.