April 25, 2016
Students from John Haley Elementary School Lead Pledges
Students from John Haley Elementary School led the pledges to the American and Texas
flags at the April 25 board meeting. Pictured are (from left) fifth-grade students Natalie
Ramirez, Michael Price, Matthew Romano and Ashley Cervantes.
Simone Galvan Recognized as Teacher of the Month
Simone Galvan, a fifth-grade science teacher at the Stipes Elementary School, was
honored by the Board of Trustees and Administration as the Irving ISD Teacher of the
Month for April. Galvan is pictured with Board member Lee Mosty.
Neftali Del Cid Recognized as Employee of the Month
Neftali Del Cid, building manager at Johnson Middle School, was honored by the Board
of Trustees and Administration as the Irving ISD Employee of the Month for April. Del
Cid is pictured with Board member Nell Anne Hunt.
Gloria Natal Recognized as Guest Educator of the Month
Gloria Natal, a guest educator for Irving ISD, was honored by the Board of Trustees and
Administration as the Irving ISD Guest Educator of the Month for April. Natal is pictured
with Board Vice President Dr. Steven Jones.
Destination Imagination Teams Recognized for Qualifying for State Competition
Five Destination Imagination teams from Irving ISD were recognized for advancing to the
State Tournament that was held on April 1 and 2 in Anna, Texas. The teams were:
Definition of Creativity from AS Johnston Elementary, Helping Heroes from Stipes
Elementary, Donut Destroyers from Johnson Middle School, Mamas of the House from
Singley Academy and Marvelous Masterpieces from Johnson Middle School.
The Definition of Creativity team from Johnston Elementary School placed first at
regionals and seventh at state. Pictured are (from left) team members Rylee Williams,
Kennedy McLennan, Haylee Galdamez-Sanchez, Laniya Bell, Elmer Zelaya and team
manager Erin O’Connor. Not pictured are team members Moises Ramirez and Lyna
Mueller and co-manager Mary Surber.
The Helping Heroes team from Stipes Elementary School placed first at regionals and
13th at state. Pictured are (from left) co-manager Megan Swanson, team members Neha
Mathew, Brooklyn Galvan, Addison Shepard and team manager Simone Galvan.
The Donut Destroyers team from Johnson Middle School placed first at regionals and
13th at state. Pictured are team members Gerardo Balduvin, Karla Rios, Annysa
Martinez, Valerie Gonzalez, Sugey Jimenez, Jennifer Medina and team manager Kirsten
Hayley. Not pictured is team member Ka’najah King.
The Mamas of the House team from Singley Academy placed second at regionals and
13th at state. Pictured are (from left) team members Chelsey Yarofalmeg, Jamal Khan
and team manager Maria Segovia. Not pictured are team members Muhammad Abbadi,
Sulayman Al-Sharif, Jacob Moore, John Hung Nguyen, Araceli Torres-Sanchez and comanagers Deanna Darr and Theresa DiPalma.
The Marvelous Masterpieces team from Johnson Middle School and Hanes Elementary
School placed third at regionals and 10th at state. Pictured are team manager Kim Moss,
team members Andrea Viehweg, Ana Reyes, Taitum Morrison, Zoe Pulido, Abigail Pinon
and team manager Casey Nelson. Not pictured is team member Ariel Ojeda.
MacArthur High School JROTC Cadets Recognized for Participation in National Academic and
Leadership Bowl
The MacArthur High School JROTC Academic and Leadership Teams were recognized
for advancing to the 2016 Army JROTC Academic and Leadership Bowl National
Championship in Washington, D.C. Pictured are (from left) Col. Vincent Freeman, Cadet
Cpl. Io Bautista, Cadet Cpl. Brandy Mejia, Cadet Sgt. Sydney Mays, Cadet Sgt. Aqsa
Mohammed, Cadet 2nd Lt. Makayla Bonno, Cadet Sgt. Walter Veliz and MacArthur High
School principal Dan Cummings
Action Taken:
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Approved Consent Agenda Items:
1. Approved Minutes of Board Work Session on March 21, 2016, and Regular Board
Meeting on March 28, 2016
2. Approved Financial Statement for February 2016
3. Approved Resolution and Order No. 15-16-17 Authorizing April Amendment to the
2015-2016 Budget
4. Approved Resolution and Order No. 15-16-18 Approving Supplements to Irving ISD Tax
Rolls
5. Approved Requests for Additional Compensation to a Contract or Noncontract
Employee
6. Approved a One-Time Waiver for the 2016-2017 School Year for Pre-Kindergarten
Programs that Offer Less than a 210-Minute School Day
7. Approved Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification Form
8. Approved Agreement with Head Start of Greater Dallas
9. Approved Resolution No. 15-16-10 Delegating Authority to Award (RFP) #16-21-737
and Negotiate Contract for District-Wide Copiers & Multifunctional Devices and
Related Services
10. Approved Request for Competitive Quote (RFCQ) #16-45- 860 for the Purchase of
Student and Staff Technology Devices and Student Device Storage Units
11. Approved Request for Proposal (RFP) #16-39-861 for the Purchase of Wireless
Network Equipment and Related Services
12. Approved Request for Proposal (RFP) #16-40-861 for the Purchase of Network
Infrastructure Equipment and Related Services
13. Approved Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RCSP) # 16-36- 916 for 2016
Kitchen Equipment Replacement Project at Multiple Campuses
14. Approved Final Payment and Closeout Documentation for Administration Building
Renovation Projects
15. Approved Final Payment and Closeout Documentation for 2015 Kitchen Renovations
Project
16. Accepted Gifts and Donations to the District
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Approved First Reading of Proposed Revisions to the Following Policies from TASB
Update 102: DEAB (Local) Compensation Plan – Wage & Hour Laws; DEE (Local)
Compensation & Benefits – Expense Reimbursement
Approved the 2016-2017 School Board Meeting Schedule
Approved First Reading of Proposed Revisions to the Following Locally Developed
Policy and Exhibit: EED (Local) and (Exhibit) Instructional Arrangements – Student
Schedules
Approved the Renewal of Probationary and Term Contracts of Employment for the
Employees Recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, as Listed on Exhibit A
Approved the Renewal of Probationary and Term Contracts of Employment of
Administrative Professional, Certified and Non-Certified Employees, as Listed on
Exhibit A
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