11.17.15 regular board meeting

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McKinney ISD
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 7:00 PM

Agenda of Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees
McKinney ISD
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of McKinney ISD will be held November 17, 2015,
beginning at 7:00 PM in the McKinney ISD Administration Building, #1 Duvall St., McKinney,
Texas 75069.
A closed session of the Board will be held beginning at 6:00 PM.
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as
listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice.
Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be
acted on at one time.
1. Call to Order
2. First Order of Business
Announcement by the president whether a quorum is present, that the meeting had
been duly called and notice of the meeting had been posted for the time and
manner required by law.
3. Closed Meeting
A. Purchase/Exchange/Lease of Real Estate Property Update
B. Personnel
4. Reconvene from Closed Meeting
5. Invocation led by Amy Dankel
6. Pledges of Allegiance led by Press Elementary 5th Grader, Eliza Norton
7. Learning Showcase presented by Press Elementary
8. Recognitions
A. McKinney High School Band UIL 5A Marching Contest
B. McKinney North High School Band UIL 5A Marching Contest
9. Open Forum
10. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of:
A. Minutes
1. Work Study Meeting, October 20, 2015 5
2. Regular Meeting, October 27, 2015 8

3. Workshop Session, November 3, 2015 12
B. Financial Reports
1. Proposed Budget Amendments, October 2015 14
2. Donations Over $5,000 16
C. RFP22015-527 Auto Parts, Supplies, Services & Repairs 18
D. EIA(LOCAL) Academic Achievement - Grading/Progress Reports to Parents 21
E. Election of Directors of Central Appraisal District of Collin County 24
F. Resolution Concerning the Appointment of the Texas Commissioner of
Education
31
11. Discussion/Action
A. Personnel Recommendation: Employment 34
12. Monthly Written Reports
A. Donations Less Than $5,000 36
B. Bond Report 38
C. Energy Report 40
D. Transportation Report 41
E. Construction Report 42
F. ELL Quarterly Report 43
G. HR Report 46
H. Communications Update 48
13. Future Business/Meetings/Events
A. NTAASB Meeting, Carrolton/Farmers Branch ISD, November 18, 2015, 6:00
PM
B. Work Study Meeting, December 8, 2015
C. Regular Meeting, December 15, 2015
D. Work Study Meeting, January 12, 2016
E. Regular Meeting, January 19, 2016
F. Serenity Fall Semester Graduation, January 28, 2016
14. Adjournment
15. Board Goals 77
16. Board Calendar 78
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed or executive
meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the
Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the School Board at the date, hours,
and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the School Board may
conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act,

including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes:
Texas Government Code Section:
551.071 For the purpose of a private consultation with the board’s attorney.
551.072 For the purpose of discussing purchases, exchange, leases, or value of real property.
551.073 For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for prospective gift or donation.
551.074 For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or
charge against an officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the
deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing.
551.076 For the purpose of deliberating the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation,
of security personnel or devices.
551.082 For the purpose of deliberating in a case involving discipline of a public school child, or complaint or
charge against personnel
551.0821 For the purpose of deliberating in a matter regarding a public school student if
personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the
deliberation.
551.083 For the purpose of deliberating the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the board will follow, or
will instruct its representative to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups.
551.084 For the purpose of excluding witnesses from a hearing.
Should any final action, decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the school Board with regard to any matter
considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then the final action, or final vote shall be either:
(a) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or
at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine.

McKinney Independent School District
#1 Duvall Street, McKinney, Texas 75069
To: Board of Trustees
From: Rick McDaniel, Superintendent
Subject: Work Study, October 20, 2015
Date: November 17, 2015
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Impact Statement:
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It is recommended:
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Resource Person(s)
Respectfully submitted,
Rick McDaniel, Ed. D.
Superintendent
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October 20, 2015
A Work Study Meeting of the Board of Trustees of McKinney ISD was held October 20, 2015,
beginning at 7:00 PM in the McKinney ISD Administration Building, #1 Duvall St.,
McKinney, Texas 75069. Board President, Amy Dankel, called the meeting to order at 6:03
PM and established a quorum.
Members Present Amy Dankel, Bobby Amick, Lynn Sperry, Kathi
Livezey, Maria McKinzie, Stephanie O’Dell, Curtis
Rippee
School Representatives Superintendent, Dr. Rick McDaniel, Chief Financial
Officer, Dr. Edd Bigbee, Chief Operations Officer,
Nancy F. James, Chief Communications Officer, Cody
Cunningham, Chief Information Officer, David Spann,
Assistant Superintendent and Chief Human Resources
Officer, Tamira Griffin, Assistant Superintendent of
Student Services, Dr. Melinda DeFelice, Assistant
Superintendent of Learner Support, Suzy Woodard, Chief
Program Evaluation Officer, Geoff Sanderson, Executive
Assistant to the Superintendent, Missie Pearce
Press None
The Board entered executive session at 6:03 PM
in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act and
Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.
The executive session was adjourned at 6:58 PM
and the Board entered open session at 7:04 PM.
Closed Meeting
A. Purchase/Exchange/Lease of Real Estate Property Update
B. Personnel
Reconvened from Closed Meeting
Presentations
A. City of McKinney Bond Proposition presented by Kevin Griffin, City Bond
Committee
B. Malvern Elementary & Reuben Johnson Elementary renovation/additions design
presented by Vandana Nayak, architect for Stantec
C. PE, Health Services and Coordinated Health presentation presented by Karin
Klemm, Coordinator of Health and P.E. and Julie Blankenship, Director of Health
Services
D. 2015 Annual Financial Audit presented by Kirk Evans, auditor with Evans,
Pingleton & Howard, PLLC
Agenda items were discussed and presented by Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Edd Bigbee,
Senior Director of Finance, Jason Bird, Chief Program Evaluation Officer, Geoff Sanderson,
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Assistant Superintendent and Chief Human Resources Officer, Tamira Griffin, Chief
Operations Officer, Nancy F. James
No. 9019 A motion was made by Mr. Amick and seconded by
Personnel Recommendations: Mrs. McKinzie to approve the Personnel
Employment Recommendations: Employment: Jason Bird, Welch
Carpenter, Angela Ceyphes, Amy Izard, Tracie Kelley,
Aquinas Lewis
YEAS Mrs. Dankel, Mr. Amick, Mrs. Sperry, Mrs. Livezey,
Mrs. McKinzie, Mrs. O’Dell, Mr. Rippee
NAYS None
Future Business/Meetings/Events
A. Regular Meeting, October 27, 2015
B. Workshop Session of the Board of Trustees, November 3, 2015, 6:30 PM
C. State of the City, November 5, 2015, Christ Fellowship Church, 11:00 AM-1:00
PM
D. Joint City/School District Meeting, November 9, 2015
E. Work Study, November 10, 2015
F. Regular Meeting, November 17, 2015
G. NTAASB Meeting, Carrolton/Farmers Branch ISD, November 18, 2015, 6:00 PM
H. Work Study, December 8, 2015
I. Regular Board Meeting, December 15, 2015
J. Schlechty School Board Conference in Austin, January 8-9, 2016
K. Work Study, January 12, 2016
L. Regular Board Meeting, January 19, 2016
Board Calendar
Board Goals
A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. O’Dell and seconded by Mr. Rippee. The motion was
approved unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM.
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Subject: Regular Meeting, October 27, 2015
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Impact Statement:
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It is recommended:
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Resource Person(s)
Superintendent
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October 27, 2015
The Board of Education of the McKinney Independent School District met in a Regular Board of
Trustees meeting on October 27, 2015 beginning at 7:00 PM in the McKinney ISD
Administration Building, #1 Duvall St., McKinney, Texas 75069. Board President, Amy Dankel,
called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM and established a quorum.
Members Present Amy Dankel, Bobby Amick, Lynn Sperry,
Maria McKinzie, Stephanie O’Dell,
Curtis Rippee, Kathi Livezey arrived at 7:10 pm
Superintendent, Dr. Rick McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer,
Dr. Edd Bigbee, Chief Operations Officer, Nancy F. James,
Chief Communications Officer, Cody Cunningham, Chief
Information Officer, David Spann, Assistant Superintendent
and Chief Human Resources Officer, Tamira Griffin,
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Dr. Melinda
DeFelice, Assistant Superintendent of Learner Support,
Suzy Woodard, Chief Program Evaluation Officer, Geoff
Sanderson, Director of Fine Arts, Dr. Dan White, Executive
Assistant to the Superintendent, Missie Pearce
Press Mathe Rennels and Larry McLoda, Community Impact
Newspaper
The Board entered executive session at 6:03 PM
in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act and
Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.
The executive session was adjourned at 6:29 PM
and the Board entered open session at 7:00 PM.
Closed Meeting
A. Personnel
B. Purchase/Exchange/Lease of Real Estate Property Update
Reconvened from Closed Meeting
Invocation
Curtis Rippee gave the invocation.
Pledges of Allegiance led by 5th
Grade Minshew Elementary Student, Kyra Caleb Sempebwa
Learning Showcase presented by 5th
Grade Minshew Elementary Students, Isaak Hernandez,
Alexi Whitworth, Kyle Zimmerman and Jailyn Anderson.
Recognition
 MHS Freshman, Junior Leon, Winner of the 2015 VSA Yo Soy...Je Suis...I Am Art
Contest Sponsored by the Kennedy Center
 Healthy Zone award for Cockrill and Vega
 Alliance for Healthier Generation/Let’s move active schools
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Open Forum
David O’Conner spoke on the long range facilities committee
No. 9020 A motion was made by Mr. Amick and seconded
Consent Agenda by Mrs. McKinzie to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows with the exception of item G. (School Health
Advisory Council) moved to Discussion/Action
A. Minutes
a. Work Study Meeting, September 15, 2015
b. Regular Meeting, September 22, 2015
B. Financial Reports:
1. Proposed Budget Amendments, September 2015
2. Quarterly Investment Report
3. Quarterly Report of Revenues and Expenditures
4. Quarterly Tax Collection Report
5. Donations Over $5000
C. Resolution Adopting 2015 Certified Tax Roll
D. 2015 Annual Financial Audit
E. Special Warranty Deed for Sale of Tax Foreclosed
Property Located at 808 Fitzhugh St., McKinney,
Texas
F. Resolution Recognizing October 14, 2015 as Texas
Education Human Resources Day throughout the
District
G. School Heath Advisory Council
H. Delivery Method for Future MISD District Stadium
YEAS Mrs. Dankel, Mr. Amick, Mrs. Sperry,
Mrs. Livezey, Mrs. McKinzie, Mrs. O’Dell, Mr. Rippee
NAYS None
No. 9021 A motion was made by Mr. Rippee and seconded by
Personnel Recommendations: Mrs. Sperry to approve Employment
Employment Recommendations: Valerie Alkhafaji
NAYS None
No. 9022 After discussion a motion was made by Mrs. Sperry and
seconded by Mrs. O’Dell, that the School Heath Advisory
Council (SHAC) be approved with the understanding that
one representative from Serenity High will be appointed to
the council.
NAYS None
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Written Reports
 Donations Less Than $5,000
 Bond Report
 Energy Report
 Transportation Report
 Construction Report
 HR Report
 HR Annual Report
 TASB Exit Survey Report – McKinney ISD 2014-2015
Future Business/Meetings/Events
A. Workshop Session of the Board of Trustees, November 3, 2015, 6:30 PM
B. State of the City, November 5, 2015, Christ Fellowship Church, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
C. Joint City/School District Meeting, November 9, 2015
D. Work Study Meeting, November 10, 2015
E. Regular Meeting, November 17, 2015
F. NTAASB Meeting, Carrolton/Farmers Branch ISD, November 18, 2015, 6:00 PM
G. Work Study, December 8, 2015
H. Regular Board Meeting, December 15, 2015
I. Schlechty School Board Conference in Austin, January 8-9, 2016
J. Work Study, January 12, 2016
K. Regular Board Meeting, January 19, 2016
Board Goals
Board Calendar
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Amick and seconded by Mrs. O’Dell. The motion was
approved unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 7:39 PM.
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Subject: Workshop, November 3, 2015
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Impact Statement:
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It is recommended:
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Resource Person(s)
Superintendent
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November 3, 2015
The Board of Trustees of the McKinney Independent School District met in a Workshop
Session on November 3, 2015, beginning at 6:30 PM in the McKinney ISD
Administration Building, #1 Duvall St., McKinney, Texas 75069. Board President, Amy
Dankel, called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM and established a quorum.
Members Present: Amy Dankel, Bobby Amick, Lynn Sperry,
Kathi Livezey (via phone), Maria McKinzie,
Stephanie O’Dell, Curtis Rippee
Members Absent: None
School Representatives: Superintendent, Dr. Rick McDaniel
Presenter: Diana Freeman
Board of Trustee team building session with Diana Freeman, TASB Consultant
A. TASB team building session
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
no action was taken
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Subject: Budget Amendment
Attached you will find the budget amendment for October 2015. All items are balancing
entries for Fund 199 and have no impact on fund balance. Item 7 shows funds moved
to pay for travel for MHS and MNHS marching bands qualifying for the state marching
contest.
To date Fund 199 amendments: $0
This Fund 199 amendment: $0
Total from Fund 199 fund balance: $0
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Impact Statement: Neutral impact on fund balance.
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It is recommended: That the board approve the budget amendment.
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Resource Person(s): Edd Bigbee, Fran Pritchard
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Rick McDaniel, Ed. D. Edd Bigbee, Ed. D.
Superintendent Chief Financial Officer
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MCKINNEY ISD PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS
OCTOBER 2015
1 9,222 199.11.6xxx.xx.xxx.xx.000.xxxx SUBS/READING MATERIALS/SUPPLIES/OVERTIME SUPPORT/CONTR SRVS
(9,222) 199.xx.6xxx.xx.xxx.xx.000.xxxx OTHER PAYROLL PAYMTS/SUPPLIES/TRAVEL
TRANSFERRING FROM FUNCTION 13 STAFF DEVELOPMENT, 21 INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, AND 23 CAMPUS LEADERSHIP TO 11 INSTRUCTION
TO PAY FOR READING MATERIALS, SUB, OVERTIME PAYROLLS, SUPPLIES, AND CONTRACT SERVICES.
2 8,082 199.13.6xxx.xx.xxx.xx.000.xxxx TRAVEL/READING MATERIALS/SUPPLIES/RENTALS/CONTR SRVS
(8,082) 199.xx.6xxx.xx.xxx.xx.000.xxxx TESTING MATRLS/FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES/TXT BKS/READING MATRLS
MISC CONTR SERVICES/TRAVEL/SUPPLIES
TRANSFERRING FROM FUNCTION 11 INSTRUCTION, 21 INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, 12 LIBRARY MEDIA, AND 36 CO CURRICULAR TO 13
STAFF DEVELOPMENT TO PAY FOR TRAVEL COSTS, READING MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, RENTALS, AND CONTRACT SERVICES.
3 4,551 199.23.6xxx.xx.xxx.xx.000.xxxx TRAVEL/MISC CONTR SRVS/OVERTIME SUPPORT/SUPPLIES/DUES/EQUIPMENT
4,551 199.xx.6xxx.xx.xxx.xx.000.xxxx TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/MISC CONTR SRVS
TRANSFERRING FROM FUNCTION 11 INSTRUCTION, 31 GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING, AND 13 STAFF DEVELOPMENT TO 23 CAMPUS LEADERSHIP
TO PAY FOR TRAVEL COSTS, MISC CONTR. SERVICES, SUPPLIES, OVERTIME SUPPORT, EQUIPMENT, AND DUES.
4 1,573 199.12.6xxx.00.xxx.99.000.xxxx SUPPLIES/TRAVEL/READING MATERIALS
(1,573) 199.xx.6399.00.xxx.99.000.xxxx SUPPLIES/TRAVEL/READING MATERIALS
TRANSFERRING FROM FUNCTION 23 CAMPUS LEADERSHIP, 13 STAFF DEVELOPMENT, AND 11 INSTRUCTION TO 12 LIBRARY MEDIA
TO PAY FOR SUPPLIES, TRAVEL COSTS, AND READING MATERIALS IN THE APPROPRIATE FUNCTION AND OBJECT CODE.
5 5,640 199.xx.6xxx.00.xxx.99.000.xxxx FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT/STUDENT TRAVEL/SUPPLIES
(5,640) 199.11.6399.00.xxx.11.000.xxxx SUPPLIES/TRAVEL
TRANSFERRING FROM FUNCTION 11 INSTRUCTION TO 36 CO CURRICULAR, 31 GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING, AND 51 MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATIONS TO PAY FOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, STUDENT TRAVEL, AND SUPPLIES IN THE APPROPRIATE FUNCTION AND OBJECT CODE.
6 700 199.21.6329.00.875.25.000.0490 READING MATERIALS
(700) 199.13.6117.00.875.25.000.0490 OTHER PAYROLL PAYMENTS
TRANSFERRING FROM FUNCTION 13 STAFF DEVELOPMENT TO 21 INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP TO PAY FOR READING MATERIALS IN THE
APPROPRIATE FUNCTION AND OBJECT CODE.
7 83,990 199.36.64xx.00.874.99.000.0700 TRAVEL
(83,990) 199.xx.6xxx.xx.999.xx.000.xxxx CONTR SERVICES/SUPPLIES
TRANSFERRING FROM FUNCTION 11 INSTRUCTION AND 34 TRANSPORTATION TO 36 CO CURRICULAR TO PAY TRAVEL COSTS FOR TWO
MISD HIGH SCHOOL BANDS PARTICIPATING IN STATE COMPETITION NOVEMBER 2ND-4TH, IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
NO CHANGE TO REVENUE
NO CHANGE TO EXPENDITURES
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From: Dr. Rick McDaniel, Superintendent
Subject: Donations Over $5,000
Board policy requires any donation over $5,000 be approved by the Board. We have one this
month that has donated cash.
Athletics MHS MHS Football Club $6,000.00 Activity Account
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Impact Statement: Students will have enhanced opportunities.
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It is recommended: That the Board accept this donation.
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Resource Person(s): Edd Bigbee, Carolyn Burgett
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Supply/
Cash Equipment
To: From: Purpose: Received: Value:
Athletics - MHS MHS Football Club Activity account $6,000.00
Total donations $5,000 and over October 2015 $6,000.00 $0.00
DONATIONS
$5,000 and over
OCTOBER 2015
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Subject: RFP2015-527 Auto Parts, Supplies, Services & Repairs
The Purchasing Department processed a proposal for Auto Parts, Supplies, Services, &
Repairs for the various needs of the District vehicles maintained by the Maintenance
Department.
Impact Statement:
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It is recommended: That Proposal #RFP2015-527 Auto Parts, Supplies,
Services, & Repairs be approved as recommended.
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Resource Person(s): B.B. Biering, Director of Purchasing
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PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
#1 Duvall Street - McKinney, Texas 75069 - (469) 302-4009
MEMORANDUM
TO: Rick McDaniel, Ed.D., Superintendent
FROM: B.B. Biering, Director of Purchasing
DATE: November 17, 2015
RE: RFP2015-527 Auto Parts Supplies, Services & Repairs
The above referenced proposal was advertised on September 20, 2015 and
September 27, 2015 with proposal opening on October 13, 2015. Bid notifications
were mailed to twenty (20) vendors from the purchasing bid application file. A total of
nine (9) proposals were received and opened with the results detailed in the attached
Summary.
Proposals were reviewed by the MISD Director of Maintenance, Justin Price, and the
recommendation was made to award to all vendors.
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SUMMARY
COMPANY NAME INTERLOCAL PARTS / SUPPLIES
RFP2015-527 AUTO PARTS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES REPAIRS
CONTRACT DATES: NOVEMBER 18 2015 - NOVEMBER 18, 2016
EXTENSION #2: NOVEMBER 18, 2017 - NOVEMBER 18, 2018
(OPTION TO EXTEND THREE (3) ADDITIONAL YEARS)
SERVICE
REPAIRS
Advantage Supply Up To 85%N N/A N/A
Bob Tomes Ford Inc 30-35%; Exceptions - Some
Ford Parts Don’t Carry a 40%
Mark Up only 33%. We give
35% on All Parts with 40%
Mark Up and 30% on All
Parts With Less Than 40%
Mark Up
Y 30% - All Parts Bought Thru
Service Department
$80.00 Per Hour Labor.
That's $45.00 Off our
Labor Rate
Eternity Oil & Lube dba Fischer Lube Center 5%Y 5% 5%
Longhorn Bus Sales National Fleet; UPS Rate Do
Apply
Y National Fleet N/A
O'Reilly Enterprises LLC dba O'Reailly Auto Parts List Less 41% or Better; For
Complete Parts Look Up &
Pricing, Please Visit Us At:
www.firstcallonline.com
Y N/A N/A
Sam Pack's Five Star Ford Ltd Ford Dealer Cost + 5%;
Exceptions - Ford OEM,
Motorcraft Replacement
Parts; Also Have the
Capability to Order
International & Bus Parts
Y N/A N/A
Sportsman Glass LLC Call For QuoteY Call For Quote Call For Quote
Sprouse Auto LLC Call For QuoteY Call For Quote Call For Quote
Thomason Tire Inc Call For QuoteY Call For Quote Call For Quote
9VENDORS AWARDED:
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Page 1 of 1
MCKINNEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Subject: EIA(LOCAL) Academic Achievement-Grading/Progress Reports to
Parents
EIA(LOCAL) needs to be updated in order to align with our current grading policy.
Attached are the recommended changes.
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Impact Statement:
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It is recommended: That the Board approve the recommended changes in
policy EIA(LOCAL)
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Resource Person(s):
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Rick McDaniel, Ed.D. Melinda DeFelice, Ed.D.
Superintendent Assistant Superintendent of
Student Services
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McKinney ISD
043907
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT EIA
GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS (LOCAL)
EIA(LOCAL)-X, proposed revisions 10-19-15 1 of 2
PROPOSED REVISIONS
The District shall establish instructional objectives that relate to the
essential knowledge and skills for grade-level subjects or courses.
These objectives shall address the skills needed for successful
performance in the next grade or next course in a sequence of
courses.
Assignments, tests, projects, classroom activities, and other in-
structional activities shall be designed so that each student’s per-
formance indicates the level of mastery of the designated District
objectives. The student’s mastery level shall be a major factor in
determining the grade for a subject or course.
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that each campus or
instructional level develops guidelines for teachers to follow in de-
termining grades for students. These guidelines shall ensure that
grading reflects a student’s relative mastery of an assignment and
that a sufficient number of grades are taken to support the grade
average assigned. Guidelines for grading shall be clearly commu-
nicated to students and parents.
The District shall permit a student who meets the criteria detailed in
the grading guidelines a reasonable opportunity to redo/retake a
summative assignment/test as provided in administrative proce-
dures, except that no student shall be permitted to retake a final
exam. The District’s grading guidelines shall address:
1. The specific assignment/test grades for which the opportunity
to redo/retake will be available in different types of courses or
grade levels, such as Advanced Placement courses;
2. Procedures for an eligible student to coordinate with the
teacher regarding any additional requirements, such as at-
tending tutorials;
3. Deadlines for redoing the assignment or retaking the test; and
4. The manner in which the teacher will use the scores on the
original and repeated assignment/test.
The District shall permit a student who meets the criteria detailed in
the grading guidelines a reasonable opportunity to redo an as-
signment or retake a test for which the student received a grade
lower than 80. A grade of 80 shall be the highest possible grade
on a retest or redone assignment. The student may be required to
attend tutoring before being allowed to retest or redo an assign-
ment. The student shall only be allowed to redo an assignment or
retake a test once.
RELATION TO
ESSENTIAL
KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS
GUIDELINES FOR
GRADING
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McKinney ISD
043907
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT EIA
GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS (LOCAL)
EIA(LOCAL)-X, proposed revisions 10-19-15 2 of 2
A final exam will not be allowed to be retaken regardless of the
grade received.
The District shall issue grade reports/report cards every nine
weeks on a form approved by the Superintendent or designee.
Performance shall be measured in accordance with this policy and
the standards established in EIE.
Interim progress reports shall be issued for all students after the
fourth week of each grading period. Supplemental progress re-
ports may be issued at the teacher’s discretion.
In addition to conferences scheduled on the campus calendar, con-
ferences may be requested by a teacher or parent as needed.
A student found to have engaged in academic dishonesty shall be
subject to grade penalties on assignments or tests and disciplinary
penalties in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Aca-
demic dishonesty includes cheating or copying the work of another
student, plagiarism, and unauthorized communication between
students during an examination. The determination that a student
has engaged in academic dishonesty shall be based on the judg-
ment of the classroom teacher or another supervising professional
employee, taking into consideration written materials, observation,
or information from students.
PROGRESS
REPORTING
INTERIM REPORTS
CONFERENCES
ACADEMIC
DISHONESTY
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Subject: Election of Directors of Central Appraisal District of Collin County
The taxing entities served by the Central Appraisal District of Collin County elect the
Appraisal District’s Board of Directors. The Board has five voting directors. The current
Directors are:
Ronald Carlisle
Leo Fitzgerald
Wayne Mayo
Michael Pirek
Gary Rodenbaugh
Ken Maun, Collin County Tax Assessor/Collector, also serves as a non-voting member.
Directors serve two-year concurrent terms expiring on December 31, 2015. Six
individuals have been nominated for the five positions including four of the five
incumbents. The two nominees that are not incumbents are Earnest Burke and John
Politz.
There are a total of 5,000 votes and each entity is prorated votes based on their
proportionate share of property taxes levied during the preceding year. McKinney ISD
will have 427 votes to cast. The board may cast all their votes for one candidate or split
them among the nominees.
Attached you will find: a resolution that must be completed with your votes and returned
to the Collin County Appraisal District by December 15, 2015, a letter to Dr. McDaniel
explaining the voting, a listing of the candidates (the ballot), a letter to Dr. McDaniel that
covered the biographies of those running for the board, and the biographies of those
individuals.
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Impact Statement: N/A.
It is recommended: That the Board cast their votes as they see fit.
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Resource Person(s): Edd Bigbee
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Rick McDaniel, Ed.D. Edd Bigbee, Ed. D.
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RESOLUTION
Casting of Votes
For
Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the McKinney Independent School District met in
regular session, Tuesday November 17, 2015, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the McKinney Independent School District may
cast votes for one or more of the six candidates for the position of Director to serve on the
Central Appraisal District of Collin County Board of Directors, and
WHEREAS, Board of Trustees of the McKinney Independent School District wishes to
cast votes,
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the McKinney Independent School District Board of
Trustees to cast its 427 votes as follows:
Earnest Burke __________ votes
Ronald Carlisle __________ votes
Wayne Mayo __________ votes
Michael A. Pirek __________ votes
John Politz __________ votes
Gary Rodenbaugh __________ votes
___________________________ ___________________________ __________
Amy Dankel, President Lynn Sperry, Secretary Date
McKinney ISD Board of Trustees McKinney ISD Board of Trustees
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Subject: Resolution Supporting the State Commissioner of Education
 Current State Commissioner of Education Michael Williams announced his
resignation, effective January 1, 2016.
 The Commissioner of Education serves as the educational leader of the state
and plays a vital role in educating the state’s 5.2 million children currently in
Texas public schools.
 Texas mandates education and/or experience requirements for school district
principals and superintendents, as well as commissioners in other fields, but the
only requirement for Texas Commissioner of Education is to be a citizen of the
United States. Other U.S. states require education experience for the heads of
their education departments.
 We are imploring Governor Abbott to appoint a Commissioner of Education that
possesses at minimum a master’s degree in education and relevant knowledge,
expertise, and experience leading a learning organization and managing the
complexities of curriculum, student achievement, school finance, legislative
mandates, and all other areas related to public schools in Texas.
********
Impact statement: We believe that a resolution from locally elected boards will be a
powerful statement to the Governor.
********
It is recommended: That the Board approve the Resolution concerning the
appointment of the Texas Commissioner of Education
********
Resource Person(s): Dr. Rick McDaniel
********
Superintendent
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DRAFT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MCKINNEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION CONCERNING
APPOINTMENT OF THE TEXAS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF DENTON §
I. Recitals
The Texas Education Agency’s Commissioner of Education serves as the educational
leader of the state. The commissioner creates rules and policies governing the state's
approximately 1,200 school districts, oversees the TEA and its $21 billion annual budget, and
works closely with the state legislature, various state agencies, and the U.S. Department of
Education.
In order to effectively lead the state’s education system, the commissioner must
understand and have relevant experience in all areas related to public schools in Texas,
including the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, school curriculum, instructional materials,
student academic achievement, social factors affecting student learning, special education
requirements, legislative mandates, school finance, and teacher, administrator, and school
board roles and duties. The 5.2 million children currently in Texas public schools need a
commissioner who is qualified upon appointment to avoid months or years of training on the
complexities of Texas public schools.
In Texas, in order to be eligible for a Principal Certificate, an educator must have a
master’s degree, valid classroom teaching certificate, and at least two years of teaching
experience, which permits the educator to fulfill the role of principal, assistant principal, or
other administrator in a public school. See 19 TEX. ADMIN. CODE § 241.20(2). A Superintendent
Certificate requires similar qualifications allowing an educator to serve as superintendent of a
Texas public school district. See TEX. ADMIN. CODE § 242.20 (3). Presently, however, the only
qualification mandated by the Texas Education Code for the Commissioner of Education to
oversee the statewide public education system is that he or she must be a citizen of the United
States.
The Texas legislature has recognized the importance of appointing or selecting other
state-level commissioners with relevant experience and expertise in the area the commissioner
leads. For example, state law requires the Commissioner of Agriculture to have worked for at
least five years in the general agriculture field. See TEX. AGRIC. CODE § 11.005. Further, the
Commissioner of Insurance must be well informed and qualified in the field of insurance and
have at least five years of relevant experience. See TEX. INS. CODE § 31.023. Texas statutes also
require professional and consulting service providers (see TEX. GOV’T CODE § 2254) and senior
judges (see TEX. GOV’T CODE § 62.102) to possess some level of experience and qualifications.
Further, other U.S. states have mandated by statute that the leader of their state education
system possess experience and qualifications related to education, including New Mexico and
Virginia.
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DRAFT
II. Resolution
Based on the recitals above, the McKinney Independent School District implores
Governor Abbott to appoint a Texas Commissioner of Education who possesses a minimum of
a master's degree in education as well as extensive experience in education leadership.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 17th day of November 2015
By: ____________________ By: _____________________
Amy Dankel Kathi Livezey
Board President Board Member
By: ____________________ By: _____________________
Bobby Amick Maria McKinzie
Board Vice President Board Member
By: ____________________ By: _____________________
Lynn Sperry Stephanie O’Dell
Board Secretary Board Member
By: _____________________
Curtis Rippee
Board Member
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Subject: Personnel Recommendation: Employment
In order to improve the quality of education in McKinney ISD, the attached recommendations
have been submitted for Board approval.
********
Impact Statement: Develop a comprehensive staff and faculty recruitment and retention
program to attract and retain quality staff members.
********
It is recommended: That the Board approves the attached professional personnel
employment recommendations.
********
Resource Person(s): Tamira Griffin
********
Rick McDaniel, Ed. D. Tamira Griffin
Superintendent Assistant Superintendent /
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Department of Human Resources
Professional Personnel Employment - Name
November 17, 2015
Name: Subject / Grade: Campus:
* Additions, deletions or changes before the board meeting will be submitted as an addendum to this document.
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Supply/
Cash Equipment
C.T. Eddins Elementary Eddins PTA Grade level donations $2,000.00
C.T. Eddins Elementary Eddins PTA Science supplies $1,500.00
C.T. Eddins Elementary Eddins PTA Campus tutoring $2,500.00
Finch Elementary Raytheon-anonymous employee Supplies $110.00
Finch Elementary Wal-Mart Teacher supplies $1,000.00
Finch Elementary Brandon Tomes Subaru School supplies, games, teacher resources $300.00
Finch Elementary Bob Cole Incentives-Palooza $102.77
Lawson Early Childhood School Michael Turner Campus activities $5.00
McNeil Elementary First United Methodist Church of Allen Spirit sticks for Red Ribbon week $450.00
McNeil Elementary First United Methodist Church of Allen Clothes, canned goods, classroom supplies $205.00
Minshew Elementary Minshew PTA Art consumables $500.00
Webb Elementary Hugh & Debra Yates Campus supplies $500.00
Wolford Elementary Wolford Elementary PTA Field trip expenses of 4th grade to Heritage
Village Museum $520.00
McKinney H.S.- JROTC Vector Systems Marine ball $1,500.00
Athletics - Dowell MS Dowell Athletic Booster Club Volleyball meals for Allen tournament $208.00
Athletics - Johnson MS Anonymous Football helmet gyros $200.00
Athletics - Johnson MS Texas Shotcrete, Inc Football helmet gyros $500.00
Athletics - MHS MHS Swim & Dive Booster Club Swim caps $562.50
Athletics - MHS MHS Swim & Dive Booster Club Uniforms $1,075.00
Athletics - MHS MHS Softball Booster Club Supplies $300.00
Athletics - MHS Girl's Cross County Booster Club Reflective divides & vests for girl's cross
country and 4 1/4 zip tops $500.00
Athletics - MHS MHS Boy's Soccer Booster Club Soccer balls $800.00
Athletics - MHS MHS Swim & Dive Booster Club Pace clock software $180.00
Athletics - MBHS MBHS Boy's Soccer Booster Club Expenses of TASCO coaching clinic $500.00
Athletics - MBHS MBHS Tennis Booster Club Athlete's meals before matches $700.00
Athletics - MBHS MBHS Boy's Soccer Booster Club Equipment, net clips, & ball bags $900.00
Athletics - MBHS MBHS Swim & Dive Booster Club Storage cabinet with key lock $378.62
Athletics - MBHS MBHS Swim & Dive Booster Club Pace clock software $180.00
Athletics - MBHS MBHS Cross Country Booster Club General supplies $1,100.00
Athletics - MBHS MBHS Boy's Basketball Booster Club Team polos and team shooting shirts $757.76
Athletics - MNHS Bulldog Boy's Soccer Booster Club Practice shirts/soccer balls $2,440.11
DONATIONS
LESS THAN $5,000
OCTOBER 2015
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Supply/
Cash Equipment
DONATIONS
LESS THAN $5,000
OCTOBER 2015
Athletics - MNHS MNHS Boy's Golf Booster Club Hitting, putting matt; soft golf balls for use
indoors $1,088.47
Athletics - MNHS MNHS Swim & Dive Booster Club Pace clock software $180.00
Athletics - MNHS MNHS Boy's Basketball Booster Club Shoes $3,500.00
Partners in Education Crosspoint Church Student support services $330.00
Total donations under $5,000 October 2015 $26,823.23 $750.00
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2011 Bond Program Report
October 2015
Balance To Be
SOURCES Budgeted Received Received
Bond Proceeds (Net) $191,075,000 $191,075,000 $0
Interest Earned 206,888 206,888 $0
Erate 1,175,435 1,175,435 $0
Oncore Refund 140,060 140,060 $0
Proceeds from land sale 1,959,535 1,959,535 $0
TOTAL SOURCES $194,556,918 $194,556,918 $0
Estimated
Actual Balance Additional Remaining
USES Budget Expenditures Encumbered Future Costs Balance
Elementary Schools
Johnson Elementary $4,005,031 $141,942 $101,704 $3,761,385 $0
Malvern Elementary 3,321,501 134,293 75,321 3,111,887 0
Total - Elementary Schools 7,326,532 276,235 177,025 6,873,272 0
Middle Schools
Faubion 19,142,806 19,142,806 0 0 0
Dowell 18,868,116 16,996,587 1,134,169 737,360 0
Total - Middle Schools 38,010,922 36,139,392 1,134,169 737,360 0
High Schools
MHS Renovation 51,253,362 51,211,597 41,765 0 0
MNHS Renovation 21,692,183 2,405,537 16,343,125 2,943,520 0
Total - High Schools 72,945,545 53,617,134 16,384,891 2,943,520 0
Safety, Security and Facility Upgrades 14,232,495 5,914,766 514,181 7,803,548 0
Site Purchases 15,595,255 12,016,491 0 3,578,765 0
Capital Improvements 772,376 772,376 0 0 0
Serenity 791,051 0 0 791,051 0
Technology Infrastructure 42,472,585 33,001,093 398,910 9,072,582 0
Contingency 649,181 0 0 649,181 0
SJMS Track 827,445 802347 25098 0 0
Bond program study 25,000 0 25000 0 0
New Stadium 583,675 0 583675 0 0
MHS Turf 324,856 324,856 0 0
TOTAL USES $194,556,918 $142,864,690 $19,242,949 $32,449,279 $0
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2011 Bond Summary Sheet October, 2015
McKinney High School
Amount Expended Encumbered Remaining
Pogue PO $ 46,041,442 $ 46,041,442 $ - 0
Total Bond $ 51,253,362 $ 51,211,597 $ 41,765 (0)
Faubion Middle School
Pogue PO $ 16,462,203 $ 16,462,203 $ - 0
Total Bond $ 19,142,806 $ 19,142,806 $ - $ -
Dowell Middle School
Balfour Beatty PO $ 15,798,172 $ 14,829,408 $ 968,764 0
Total Bond $ 18,868,116 $ 16,996,587 $ 1,134,169 $ 737,360
McKinney North High School
Pogue PO $ 17,533,870 $ 1,488,804 $ 16,045,066 0
Total Bond $ 21,692,183 $ 2,405,537 $ 16,343,125 $ 2,943,520
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Total Electric All Buildings $463,483 $460,720
Total Natural Gas All Buildings $9,772 $5,922
Total Water/Sewer All Buildings $26,552 $35,035
Total Irrigation All Buildings $28,111 $57,165
Total Trash / Waste All Buildings $28,302 $21,620
Total Cost All Buildings $556,220 $580,462
Total Electric All Buildings $1,046,363 $1,117,286
Total Natural Gas All Buildings $21,041 $14,223
Total Water/Sewer All Buildings $56,112 $85,904
Total Irrigation All Buildings $80,500 $97,721
Total Trash / Waste All Buildings $40,197 $38,788
Total Cost All Buildings $1,244,213 $1,353,922
* To continue taking advantage of the low market prices for electricity we are beginning the process of securing a future electricity
contract. This new contract will begin at the conclusion of the 2016/2018 contract.
Total Electric All Buildings
Total Natural Gas All Buildings
Total Water/Sewer All Buildings
Total Cost All Buildings
Total Trash / Waste All Buildings
Total Irrigation All Buildings
2015/2016 Energy Report
2014/2015 Year to Date
September 2014
Total Electric All Buildings
Total Natural Gas All Buildings
Total Water/Sewer All Buildings
Total Irrigation All Buildings
Total Trash / Waste All Buildings
Total Cost All Buildings
September 2015
2015 / 2016 Year to Date
* Natural Gas prices continue to be low. This will allow the trend of lower electricity pricing to remain.
* The new electricity contract goes into effect in March 1 2016. It concludes December 31 2018. The lower kWh price for this contract
will provide substantial savings for the district.
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Transportation Operations Report
MISD Board Report
Prepared by Durham Transportation Inc. 11/11/2015
August Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June July
6 21 20
123 124 124
Cost Miles AVG Daily Riders Cost per Mile
Cost per Rider
per Day Cost Miles AVG Daily Riders Cost per Mile
Cost per Rider per
Day Cost Miles Cost per Mile
August-15 $136,492.07 29410 10103 $4.64 $2.25 $62,468.63 17234 526 $3.62 $19.79 $14,421.97 7155 $2.01
September-15 $483,490.83 102934 10129 $4.69 $2.27 $217,939.14 61349 528 $3.55 $19.65 $31,397.27 11959 $2.62
October-15 $475,446.87 98137 10136 $4.84 $2.34 $206,995.04 60812 527 $3.40 $19.63 $93,758.99 28373 $3.30
November-15
December-15
January-16
February-16
March-16
April-16
May-16
June-16
TOTAL $1,095,429.77 230481 10103 $4.75 $2.25 $487,402.81 139395 526 $3.50 $19.79 $139,578.23 47487 $2.01
August September October November December January Febuary March April May June July
Active Routes 123 124 124
Active Drivers 129 129 132
Safety Meeting Topic Precision Driving Mirror Usage Winter
% present 95% 96% 97%
MONTH
DAYS OF SCHOOL
NUMBER OF ROUTES
REGULAR TRADITIONAL SCHOOL 2015-2016
SummerSchool
RegularSchool
SPECIAL EDUCATION FIELD TRIPS/ATHLETICS
Safety/Operations
SUMMER SCHOOL 2016
REGULAR EDUCATION
June-16
July-16
TOTAL
SummerSchool
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McKINNEY I.S.D. PROJECT STATUS REPORT
McKinney North High School Additions and Renovations
Schedule
< Construction Start Date ……………………………………………………………..August 10, 2015
< Contract Completion Date ………………………………………………………….August 15, 2016
Activities
All remaining communication lines have been relocated in Area E (Band Hall). Grading
of Area E has begun and foundation work will begin immediately.
Area K (multi-purpose building) pier and grade beam work is complete. Structural steel
has begun with the bar joists and decking already on site.
Areas H & J (classrooms and admin) foundation, piers and grade beams, have been
poured. A portion of the new parking lot has also been poured. The remainder of the
parking lot will be complete this month.
Site utility work is complete with the remainder of roof drain laterals being finalized.
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Bilingual/ESL
Department
Board Quarterly Report
November 2015
Bilingual Program Goals
The MISD Bilingual Program will develop
bilingual, bi-literate, and culturally proficient
learners who are critical thinkers, leaders, and
contributors in a diverse and competitive world.
 English and Spanish Proficient: Students will
develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing
proficiency in English and Spanish at high
linguistic and academic proficiency.
 Culturally Proficient: Students will develop an
understanding of how languages, cultures,
and people impact our global society.
ESL Program Goals
The MISD ESL Program will develop literate and
culturally proficient learners who are critical
thinkers, leaders, and contributors in a diverse and
competitive world.
 English Proficient: Students will develop listening,
speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in
Englishat high linguistic and academic
proficiency.
 Culturally Proficient: Students will develop an
understanding of how languages, cultures,
andpeople impact our global society.
Vision
The English Language Learner
in McKinney ISD will graduate
as a prepared and responsible
adult withthe necessary college
and career skills needed to be
a productive citizen.
Mission
Our mission is to ensure that all
English Language Learners
achieve their highest potential
through rigorous academic
opportunities in English by
providing research-based
instructional practices that
address their affective,
linguistic, and academic needs.
Please visit our new Bilingual/ESL Department webpage at:
https://sites.google.com/a/mckinneyisd.net/bilingual-esl/
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Faubion Middle School
26 - Total Number of Students
6 - Number of Languages
Staffing:
2 ESL Teachers
1 Instructional Assistant
We had 11 returning year 2 students
and 15 new students to the program.
*Students in their 2nd year are
provided several core content area
classes outside of the newcomer
class with inclusion.
*The inclusion science class is
amazing! It is well worth a visit to see
this class in action.
*All students participate in 2 elective
classes and lunch with their peers.
McKinney High School
30 - Total Number of Students
4 - Number of Languages
Staffing:
2 ESL Teachers
1 Instructional Assistant
We had 8 returning year 2 students
and 22 new students to the program.
*Students in their 2nd year are
provided several core content area
classes outside of the newcomer class
with inclusion
*All students participate in 2 elective
classes and lunch with their peers.
*Some students participate in credit
recovery online classes.
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English Language Learners (ELL) in MISD
Number of languages spoken in MISD – 62
Percent of ELL students – 11%
Total Number of ELL students - 2,724
 ELL students receiving ESL services – 1,206
 ELL students receiving Bilingual services – 1,461
 ELL students not receiving ESL or Bilingual services because of parent denial – 57
 ELL students (secondary) who are newcomers (first 2 years in US schools) – 56
 Percent of Low Socio-economic Status ELL Students – 79%
Newcomer Center
Demographics
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Staff Development Focus
Teacher Training
 Balanced Literacy Components
 ELPS Academy
 ELPS/TELPAS Connection
 SIOP
 Best Practices for ELL Students
 Six Traits of Writing
 Writing for ELL
 Word Work and Phonics for ELLs
 Vocabulary Development
 Newcomer Support
 Curriculum Support
 Dual Language
Campus Leader Training
 Lost in Translation
 ELPS/TELPAS Connection
 Understanding & Using ELL Data –
PBMAS, TELPAS, and AMAO
 SIOP for Administrators
 Best Practices for ELL Students
 ELL & RtI
 ELL Walkthroughs
 Balanced Literacy Walkthroughs
 ARD & LPAC Connection
 LPAC Framework Components
 Dual Language
Dual Language implementation is progressing well. Teachers are receiving quarterly training to
ensure fidelity of implementation in the model and in the instructional practices. A bilingual
curriculum that includes both English and Spanish Language Arts has been developed for K-3rd
grades. Resources have been purchased to address both the native language instruction and ESL
instruction. Parent training will be provided on Dual Language and supporting language acquisition.
Dual Language Two-Way
(Caldwell)
2010-11
K (Two-Way) & 1st-5th (Early Exit)
2011-12
K-1st (Two-Way) & 2nd-5th (Early Exit)
2012-13
K-2nd (Two-Way) & 3rd-5th (Early Exit)
2013-14
K-3rd (Two-Way) & 4th-5th (Early Exit)
2014-15
K-4th (Two-Way) & 5th (Early Exit)
2015-16
K-5th (Two-Way)
Dual Language One-Way
2014-15
PK-2nd (One-Way) & 3rd-5th (Early Exit)
2015-16
PK-3rd (One-Way) & 4th-5th (Early Exit)
2016-17
PK-4th (One-Way) & 5th (Early Exit)
2017-18
PK-5th (One-Way)
*Key components that will lead to the
success of our dual language program are;
staff development, implementation of a
strong comprehensive literacy program in
both languages, and development of a
quality bilingual curriculum.
Dual Language Implementation
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Professional Personnel Resignations - Name
November 17, 2015
Name: Subject / Grade: Campus:
Fenstermacher, Karri Visually Impaired Greer Annex
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Professional Personnel Resignations - Retirement
November 17, 2015
Retirement: Subject / Grade: Campus:
Holland, Paula Director of Student Support Learner Support
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Plant Projects at Wilmeth Elementary
UPDATE
FALL 2015
Department of
Communications
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Public Website
Communications is diligent in updating and reﬁning
the MISD public website. The site is viewed as the
primary source of information about everything
MISD. Over the past year, the MISD public website
has had more than 1.5 million total users and 8.25
million total page views.
Average Unique Users Each Day 4,164
Average Page Views Each Day 22,600
Total Unique Users in the Past Year 1,520,000
Total Page Views in the Past Year 8,250,000
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Social Sites
Communications continues it efforts to engage and inform parents by remaining persistent with social media. To date,
MISD’s YouTube channel has had over 699,000 video views, our Facebook page has been liked more than 9,600
times and our Twitter feed has more than 12,100 followers.
Total YouTube Views 699,152
Total Facebook Likes 9,655
Total Twitter Followers 12,112
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Twitter Impressions
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
July August September October
59,200
74,600
151,100 155,200
87,500
151,600 152,700
182,000
2015 Impressions 2014 Impressions
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Twitter Link Clicks
0
625
1,250
1,875
2,500
958
1,100
1,700
1,800
929
1,700
1,400
2,000
2015 Link Clicks 2014 Link Clicks
5
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Twitter Retweets
0
35
70
105
140
46
58
93
63
28
72 73
131
2015 Retweets 2014 Retweets
6
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YouTube Views
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
8,146
17,256
20,980
16,529
10,021
18,078
24,036
18,958
2015 Views 2014 Views
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YouTube Most Viewed Videos
Video Title Views Minutes Watched Likes
I Like Big Books - Dowell Middle School 58,414 135,753 236
Dowell Middle School "Bookloose" 16,525 40,144 57
Faubion Singer’s Video Goes Viral 7,716 13,081 151
McKinney ISD 2015 Convocation - Blake McGraw 7,193 11,816 79
Eddins Elementary - "Child Genius" 4,426 11,694 7
Medley from Les Misérables - MBHS A Cappella Choir 3,579 19,159 11
Earth Song - McKinney High School Choir 2,307 3,783 7
McKinney High Marine Corps Junior ROTC 3,335 9,121 17
Dowell Middle School Renovation 2,146 5,749 9
McKinney Boyd Broadway Broncos - Les Miserables Promo 2,096 2,731 10
November 2014 - November 2015
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Top 5 Facebook Posts
November 2014 - November 2015 / Non Weather Related
Post Title Post Reach
Repost: Open Carry Letter to our STAAR Legislature - Friends of Texas Public Schools 13,560
Mildred Bennett Turns 100 12,560
Michelle Baumann named principal of Reuben Johnson Elementary 12,477
Faubion Band Director Brian Beck 11,478
MHS and MBHS Law Enforcement Explorer Clubs 11,404
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Facebook Number of Posts
0
15
30
45
60
13
25
49
51
24
37
42
56
2015 Posts 2014 Posts
10
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Facebook Unique Viewers
0
30,000
60,000
90,000
120,000
24,393
56,423 56,656
62,612
50,995
88,115
92,685
117,524
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Facebook Impressions
0
55,000
110,000
165,000
220,000
49,091
112,728
121,046
132,601
154,022
172,738
163,398
201,941
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59

Facebook Post Likes
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
676
1,401
1,980 1,987
1,349
2,857
2,684
3,396
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misdGO App
The 2015 misdGO update has been very popular amongst MISD’s parents and students. Before the
release of the new app we had 6,525 app downloads which were accumulated from August 2011
until August of this year. Since the update, we have added 3,577 users bringing our total number of
users to just over 10,000.
Total Current App Users 10,102
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Infant and Toddler 
Center at Lawson
• Available exclusively to MISD teachers and full time staff
• Open to children 6 weeks to 4 years old
• Fully licensed by the Texas Department of Family and
Protective Services
• Curriculum based upon the Minimum Standard Rules for
Licensed Child-Care Centers and the Pre-Kindergarten
Curriculum Guidelines from the Texas Education Agency
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Lawson Enrollment
2011-2016
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2011 (start up) 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
6
32
40
63
67
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Mother’s Day Out & 
Preschool Enrollment
Mother’s Day Out 41
Preschool at MHS 17
Preschool at MBHS 25
Preschool at MNHS 22
Preschool at Lawson 67
Total 172
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Club 360 Enrollment by Campus
Campus Enrollment
Caldwell Elementary 32
Johnson Elementary 53
McGowen Elementary 74
McNeil Elementary 52
Valley Creek Elementary (includes Malvern) 49
Walker Elementary 36
Wolford Elementary 57
Bennett Elementary 39
Campus Enrollment
Eddins Elementary 40
Glen Oaks Elementary 64
McClure Elementary 60
Minshew Elementary 79
Press Elementary 7
Slaughter Elementary (Teacher Model) 11
Vega Elementary (Teacher Model) 7
Wilmeth Elementary 17
Total Club 360 Enrollment 768
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Childcare Programs Financial Summary
-$200,000
$175,000
$550,000
$925,000
$1,300,000
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Amount Transferred to General Operating Fund Balance After Transfer
-$85,000
$67,721
$214,487
$621,316
$872,466
$1,162,378
+$150,000
+$300,000
+$400,000 +$400,000
$1,112,378
+$700,000
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McKinney ISD News 
& Feature Stories
Over the past year, the Communications Department has been hard at work sharing the stories of McKinney ISD.
Through more than 100 feature stories, press releases and posts, we’ve been reporting on the outstanding
achievements and programs around the district as well as the remarkable and inspiring stories of the students and
teachers of McKinney ISD.
On the following pages, you will ﬁnd a sampling of our work from the past year.
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Appeared on:
Public Website
MISD Facebook Page
MISD Twitter Page
McKinney Online
Courier-Gazette Online
North Junior Emma Gibney
Receives the 2015 Shepperd
Institute Trailblazer Award
It has been observed that when all is said and done, there is often more said
than done. But, for Emma Gibney leadership starts with action that inspires
others.
“I strive to lead by example,” said Gibney, a junior at McKinney North High
School. “Ferdinand Foch said, ‘The most powerful weapon on earth is the
human soul on ﬁre.’ I think having passion and love for what you do is the
most important aspect in leading others…”
Date Released: January 2015
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Appeared on:
Public Website
MISD Facebook Page
MISD Twitter Page
McKinney Online
Also covered in separate story by McKinney Courier
Gazette
Region 10 Nurse of the Year
Christy Johnson is too down to earth to seek out accolades for the work she
does as the school nurse at McClure Elementary. But, her outstanding service
at that campus has garnered recognition anyway. Johnson has been named
the 2015 Region 10 School Nurse of the Year by the Texas School Nurses
Organization.
When MISD Superintendent Dr. Rick McDaniel ofﬁcially shared the news with
the McClure staff on Wednesday afternoon, his words were lost in the uproar
of cheers and applause that followed—an outpouring of appreciation for a
colleague whose impact is often felt beyond the door of the school clinic.
Date Released: March 2015
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Appeared on:
Public Website
MISD Facebook Page
MISD Twitter Page
McKinney Online
MHS and Finch Elementary
are Building the Future of
MISD Robotics
“It’s National Robotics Week,” says McKinney High School robotics teacher
Pam McBride, as she looks on. “We’re trying to start a program of robotics at
Finch Elementary with our FIRST robotics teams. So, we thought this would be
a good launch. Most of the Finch students will come to McKinney High School,
so this way they get a head start before they get here. They see what it’s
about and get excited about it.”
Date Released: April 2015
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Appeared on:
Public Website
MISD Facebook Page
MISD Twitter Page
McKinney Online
SJMS Rocketry Team
Competes at TARC National
Finals
The ﬁnal score tally found the team from Scott Johnson in 72nd place—which
is in the top 10 percent of TARC teams from across the entire country. Not bad
for a bunch of middle schoolers in a ﬁeld dominated by high school
teams.“We’re better than a lot of people think we are,” said Everett. “Now,
we’ve proved ourselves.” 
 
And, when they take what they’ve learned and apply it to next year’s effort,
well, the sky’s the limit.
Date Released: April 2015
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Appeared on:
Public Website
MISD Facebook Page
MISD Twitter Page
National Award Winning
Cockrill Band is Building a
Legacy That Goes Far Beyond
Trophies
Winning national awards is becoming something of an annual ritual for the
Cockrill Middle School Honors Band. But, when former band members show
up talking about a “bassoon legacy” and want to mentor this year’s players,
you know the culture you’re building for your band program is headed in the
right direction. 
 
It’s one of the reasons Director Gary Williams gets a bit of a catch in his throat
when he talks about his 7th and 8th grade Honors Band students. 
 
“I might get choked up,” he laughs. And he does, a little.
Date Released: October 2015
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Local Media
McKinney ISD beneﬁts from the online presence of
the McKinney Courier-Gazette and McKinney
Online who post most of our stories and press
releases on their websites. McKinney Magazine ran
several stories featuring MISD during the past year.
In addition to these news outlets, the District also
maintains regular contact with our major local
television news reporters as well as writers with the
Dallas Morning News. Over the last year, MISD has
has been featured in a number of television and
newspaper stories. Here are a few:
Jaxon Cota: Child Genius
WFAA, NBC Nightly News, Lifetime’s Child Genius
McKinney ISD Trailblazer Reﬂects
on Legacy of Integration
NBC 5
Video Captures Joy as McKinney
band heads to State
WFAA 8
McKinney JROTC cadets honored
for helping others during race
DMN
Learning Skills Developing
Compassion
McKinney
Magazine
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Haven Trahan · McKinney Boyd High School
Activities and Achievements
McKinney Boyd Varsity Soccer Captain (11th - 12th), National Merit Scholar,
AP International Scholar
College Plans
University of Texas - Electrical Engineering
Inspirational Teacher - Joshua Volenik, Spanish
Señor Volenik has been my Spanish teacher for three years in a row and has inspired
me to follow through with learning a language. He has always held me to a high
standard and pushed me beyond what I thought I could do, and as a result I have
improved a great deal in a short amount of time, whether in Spanish, chess or any
other pursuit.
Kathryn Millar · McKinney High School
Commended National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, DECA President,
Varsity Girls Soccer Captain, National Honor Society
College Plans
Trinity University
Inspirational Teacher - Matthew Scanlan, AP U.S. History
Mr. Scanlan has supported me in both my academic and athletic endeavors. He
made history interesting. Instead of giving a dull lecture, Mr. Scanlan made history an
entertaining story. It is because of his class that history is my favorite subject. He also
supported my soccer career by attending many games and always making a point to
talk to me afterwards, offering congratulations for a win or condolences for a loss.
Garrett Carson · McKinney North High School
AP Scholar Award (2014), First Team All-State 200 IM (2015), Second Team All-State
200 IM (2014), Second Team All-State 100 Fly (2014), U.S. Swimming Scholastic All-
American 200 Fly (2014), THSCA Academic All-State (2015)
College Plans
Mechanical Engineering
Inspirational Teacher - Tanya Smith, AP U.S. History and AP
European History
Mrs. Smith helped me in so many ways last year, pushing and challenging me to do my
best.Though AP U.S. History was not an easy class, it was one of my favorites. I feel the
class prepared me for what lies ahead because of the rigor and attention to detail that
was forced upon us.Thank you for preparing me for more than just the AP test.
Social Studies Honors
Yunsha Ehtesham · McKinney Boyd High School
AP Scholar with Distinction, Academic Excellence Cord (3 Years), Co-Secretary of
Key Club, AED Certified, CPR Certified, First Aid Certified, Volunteer Co-teacher at
McKinney Masjid, Halos Baseball Volunteer
College Plans
UT Austin, UTD or Baylor University - Biology or Biochemistry, Medicine
Inspirational Teacher - Miriam Christman, AP Art History and Art I
Mrs. Christman has it all. Not only is she an astonishing teacher, but she also has an
awe-inspiring personality. She has the innate ability to create an enjoyable learning
environment that promotes the joy found in education. Taking AP Art History has been
one of the best decisions in my high school career—all due to my wondrous teacher.
She is constantly submerged in an optimistic viewpoint that is lovingly contagious to
those around her, including me.
Luke Moraglia · McKinney High School
Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm, DSM HSMTA Featured Performer Nominee,
V.P. of International Thespian Society Troupe 3604, Vice Chief of Comm./Technology
for Order of the Arrow, Relay For Life McKinney Team Captain, Golden Ambassador,
National Ind. Events Showcase for Duet Acting, National Merit Commended Scholar
College Plans
Baylor University - Neuroscience and Computer Science
Inspirational Teacher - Theresa Horvath, AP Computer Science
and AP Calculus
Mrs. Horvath was my very first teacher at MHS. Since then, she has continued to
pop up as my math teacher. She has always been one of my most effective teachers,
constantly pushing us to ask questions and explore different methods to solve math
and Java problems. Mrs. Horvath inspires me to celebrate the small things, take
chances on ideas and to always have some candy on hand.
Elise Schraer · McKinney North High School
Top 10 Percent of Class, Varsity Tennis (4 Years), Varsity Cross Country (4 Years),
Academic All-State Elite Team for Girls Cross Country, National Honor Society, Cross
Country Team Captain, Rotary Academic Excellence Award
College Plans
Texas Christian University
Inspirational Teacher - Stephanie Bird, Pre-Calculus
and Statistics
I loved the balance Mrs. Bird maintained in the classroom. I always knew the
information, yet managed to have fun on a daily basis. She taught me how applicable
school is to the real world by always creating entertaining projects that were effective
and engaging. She expected hard work from me, which was extremely motivating.
Mathematics Honors
Distinguished Student
DSA 2015
[the best of the best]
May 7, 2015 ∙ Eldorado Country Club
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Teacher of the Year
Elementary
McKinney ISD
2015 Teacher of the Year
Dinner & Awards
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Eldorado Country Club
TY
2015
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McKinney ISD Board of Trustee’s Goals
1. The Board will engage the District and community in an advocacy role.
a. Identify and discuss key District Initiatives (re: graduate profile, strategic plan,
increased rigor, academic performance, etc.)
b. Discuss, schedule, track, and reflect on Board attendance at key District and
community events
2. The Board will create a District Review and Planning Process with which to frame their
work.
a. Review a Board Calendar annually
b. Implement a District planning process for reviewing and measuring progress:
i. Board effectiveness – audit/design an evaluation rubric
ii. Mid-year goal progress review
iii. Periodic Board reports with an academic focus
3. Establish guiding principles for attendance zone creation.
4. Establish a methodology for communicating how bond money is being spent.
5. Allocate resources and Board commitment to the District Performance Objectives.
a. Increased academic rigor for all students
b. Raising the academic achievement for socio-economically disadvantaged
students
c. Support for focused professional growth to accomplish district goals
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Areas: July August September October November Dec
District Improvement
Planning
Establish District Goals &
Accountability Plan
Superintendent/
District Performance
Objectives
District & Campus
Improvement Plans
Student Instruction ~ Preliminary
Accountability Report
~ High School Summer
Graduation
~ Quarterly ELL Report
Quarterly ELL Report
Student Services Approval of Policy
Changes and Student
Code of Conduct
~ P E, Health Services
and Nutrition
~ School Health
Advisory Council
Approved (agenda item)
Student &
Administrative Services
Facilities and
Operations
Quarterly Demographic
Update
Update
Fiscal Management ~ Establishment of Tax
Rate
~ Quarterly Financial
Report
Public Hearing
Presentation of
Financial
Accountability Rating
~ Approve District
Financial Audit
Report
~ Adopt Certified Tax
Roll
Human Resources
Management
HR Annual Report
TASB Exit Survey
No Child Left Behind
Highly Qualified Report
Board Relations and
Development
Mid-year Superintendent
Evaluation (Regular Board
Meeting)
Community
Presentation
TASB Conference ~ Board Continuing
Education Report
~ Board Effectiveness
Audit
Community Relations Joint Board Meeting
with City Council
~Communications
Update
~Joint Board Meeting
with City Council
Technology/
Information
District Improvement
Planning
TAPR Report to Board Report on District
Improvement Plan
Board Calendar
Revised
 Quarterly ELL Reports – November, December, March, June
 Quarterly Demographic Updates – November, February, May, August
* Election Years
 Red – written reports
 Black are presentations
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Areas: January February March April May June
Student Instruction ~ Fine Arts
~ Athletics
PK-12 ELAR & Math ~ Advanced ~
Academics/GT
Quarterly ELL Report
~ Special Education ~ CATE
~ PK-12 Science &
Social
Studies
~ High School
Graduation
~ Quarterly ELL Report
~ Instructional
Technology
Student Services
Facilities and
Operations
Update
Energy Usage Report Quarterly Demographic
Update
Fiscal Management ~ Presentation of
Preliminary Budget
Estimates
Report
~ Budget Status Report
w/ Proposed Salary
Budget
Report
~ Renewal of Aramark
Food Service Contract
~ Preliminary Budget
Presentation
~ Public Funds
Investment Act
Compliance Items
Budget Approval
Human Resources
Management
Superintendent
Evaluation/
Superintendent Contract
Administrator Contract
Renewals
Teacher Contract
Renewals
~ Salary Structure
~ Recommendations &
Budget Impact
~ Strategic Review of
District (Cabinet)
Leadership
~ Salary Structure
Approval
~ Mid-year
Superintendent
Evaluation
Board Relations and
Development
*School Board Election
Called
Schlechty School Board
Conference
Approve Work
Study/Regular Board
Meeting Dates for
upcoming year
National School Board
Conference
*School Board Election
*Canvas Election
Results
*Orientation of New
Board Members
Team of 8 Training
~Mid-year Board
Effectiveness Evaluation
~Board Operating
Procedures Review
~Reorganization of the
Board
~Summer Leadership
Institute
Community Relations Approval of District
Instructional Calendar
Transportation Report
Community
Presentation
Student Safety Plan/
Report(** exec session
presentation)
Joint Board Meeting
with City Council
Child Care Services
Update
Technology/
Information
District Technology Plan
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