Irving Independent School District

Board of Trustees
Barbara Cardwell, President
Ruben Franco, Vice President
Randy Stipes, Secretary

Jerry Christian Michael Hill

Ken Murray

Nita Patrick

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February 21, 2005 Board Meeting

Massegee Honored as Teacher of the Month

Brian Massegee, English teacher at Irving High, was honored as Teacher of the Month for February.

Ahmed Recognized as Employee of the Month

Ruthie Ahmed, building engineer at Lamar, was recognized as Employee of the Month for February.

FISL Presents Book Drive Report

Representatives from Friends of Irving School Libraries presented the organizations plan to the board for conducting a book drive to provide one book for every student in Irving ISD.

In Other Business, Trustees:

In Other Business on February 21, Trustees:

	Approved minutes of noon work session and regular board meeting on Monday, February 7, 2005.
	Approved financial statement for January 2005.
	Approved Resolution & Order #04-05-11 authorizing February amendment to 2004-2005 budget.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-84 authorizing preliminary action in connection with the proposed issuance of the district’s unlimited tax refunding bonds, series 2005.
	Approved Resolution & Order #04-05-12 approving supplements to IISD tax rolls.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-85 authorizing joint election agreement between Irving ISD and other political subdivisions for administration of election by Dallas County.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-86 accepting bids for office copiers.
	Authorized the purchase of textbook inventory oftware upgrade from a sole-source vendor.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-87 accepting design development phase for MacArthur gym bond construction project.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-88 proclaiming February 28 through March 4, 2005 as Texas Public Schools Week in Irving ISD.

In Other Business on February 7, Trustees:

	Approved minutes of noon work session and regular board meeting on Monday, January 10, 2005, and special called meeting on Tuesday, January 25, 2005.
	Approved submission of proposed innovative courses for the Academy to TEA: Criminal Law, Teen Court, Contemporary Issues for Property Owners, Contracts and Contemporary Living, Civil Law, Legal Research, Legal Careers in the 21^st Century, History of Law, and Trial Procedures and Mediation.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-69 accepting proposal for workers’ compensation cost containment and utilization review services.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-70 approving amendments to the district’s section 125 flexible benefits plan document.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-71 approving a statement of work renewing a contractual agreement with the Gallup Organization for consulting services.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-72 accepting bid for towels, tissues and soap.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-73 accepting proposal for Cisco PIX firewall.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-74 accepting proposal for Cisco network hardware and installation for Bowie and Lively.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-75 accepting proposal for Cisco network hardware and installation for early childhood schools.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-76 accepting proposal for Cisco wireless 802.11g network for the Academy.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-77 accepting proposal for Cisco wireless 802.11g network for Irving High.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-78 accepting proposal for Cisco network hardware and installation for the Academy.
	Authorized the purchase of CELF IV testing materials from a sole-source vendor.
	Authorized the purchase of Websense internet filtering subscription through catalogue purchase method.
	Authorized the purchase of vehicles through state contract.
	Approved Order #04-05-01 ordering an election of the qualified voters of the Irving Independent School District on May 7, 2005 for the purpose of electing two trustees to the Board of Trustees.
	Approved class size waiver for spring semester.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-79 accepting proposal for Cisco network hardware and installation for 80 percent E-Rate schools.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-80 accepting proposal for Cisco network hardware and installation for other 80 percent E-Rate schools.
	Approved Resolution #04-05-81 accepting proposal for Cisco network hardware and installation for 90 percent E-Rate schools.

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