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Jul 2, 2009, 05:51
"The Legislature, Pay Raises and Truth in Taxation" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - July 1, 2009
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Repat from Wednesday - Read the ARRA Application posted today - Most Texas newspapers have articles today related to the special session of the Texas Legislature called by Governor Perry to address unfinished business. The Governor has strategically placed the session between today at 10 AM and the July 4 holiday on Saturday. Reports from around the capital indicate that legislators have been meeting and studying bills in order to hit the ground running today and meet the 3 day goal. What about education and the session’s agenda?
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HB 3646 Information below:
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Full Copy of HB 3646 Conference Committee Report (484 pages)
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Lance Johnson, Hubbard ISD Interim Superintedent, has been named New Super of Evant ISD.
Beto Gonzales, Deputy Superintendent of Brownsville ISD, has been named New Super of Mercedes ISD.
Randy Hoyer, Superintendent of Columbus ISD, has been named New Super of Lampasas ISD.
Rene Gutierrez, Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Finance for LaJoya ISD, has been named New Super of Edinburg ISD. |
Jul 2, 2009, 09:00
Statewide: Meetings and Events
Texas Legislature Online
House:
Convenes Wed, Jul 1, 2009 10:00 am
Senate:
Convenes Wed, Jul 1, 2009 10:00 am
Jul 2, 2009, 08:43
New From TEA
New Today!District Management Systems Survey
House Bill (HB) 3 and Graduation Requirements for 2009-2010
House Bill 3, 81st Texas Legislature, 2009, repealed the Texas Education Code, Section 44.011, related to expenditure targets. The repeal of this code is effective immediately. For additional information, contact David Cohen, Forecasting & Fiscal Analysis Division, by email at david.cohen@tea.state.tx.us or by phone at (512) 475-2578
House Bill 3646, 81st Texas Legislature, 2009, amended the Texas Education Code, Section 28.009, to provide that a school district is not required to pay a student’s tuition or other associated costs for dual credit courses in order to claim a student for average daily attendance (ADA). Please note that this amendment expires September 1, 2011.
2008-09 Adjustment for Optional Homestead Exemption
Notice: Review all TEA Correspondence to Districts
Letters on various topics sent to school districts from the Texas Education Agency.
Jul 2, 2009, 08:42
Template
Attention! It's the most recent! Posted 6/26/09: A new update to the HB 3646 template is now available (release 5 dated 6/24/09) that reflects the latest understanding of the school finance provisions contained in HB 3646 as passed by the 81st session of the Texas Legislature. Please check periodically for http://www5.esc13.net/finance/
Jul 2, 2009, 08:41
Truth-in-Taxation Seminar Schedule
During July and August, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs’ Property Tax Assistance Division (PTAD) will conduct 17 regional seminars to explain the laws that local government taxing units must follow when adopting 2009 property tax rates. New for this year, attendees may pre-register for the seminar of their choice. Use the registration form www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/tnt09registration.pdf and return it to the PTAD by June 30. The regional seminars are still free of charge. Registration is required to guarantee receiving a copy of the Truth -in- Taxation publication and presentation slides.
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:41
Perry beats feds' deadline
Stimulus: Texas Gov. Rick Perry met a deadline Wednesday to request federal stabilization funds for education — with 18 minutes to spare. Perry was the last of the nation's governors to submit an application. Missing the deadline could have meant losing more than $3 billion in federal money for education funding, from preschool to college. Much of the money is intended for salary increases for teachers, librarians and other school employees. Rep. Rob Eissler, R-The Woodlands, said he was not surprised by Perry's down-to-the-wire approach. “My speculation is that the longer you wait the more you might discover about strings attached,” said Eissler, chairman of the House Public Education Committee. “Do we need to change our way of doing business to accept those funds?”
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:39
Perry formally applies for $4B in stimulus money for education
Stimulus - AUSTIN – On the last day to do so, Gov. Rick Perry formally applied Wednesday for $4 billion in federal stimulus money to fill gaps and boost state education needs. In total, Texas is in line to receive about $16 billion in federal money over the next year that Perry and other Republican governors have criticized as Washington-style free spending. The funding is designed to spur jobs and soften the economic downturn, especially in transportation, education and health. State lawmakers already have counted the federal, one-time education money in the budget Perry signed last month. And some public school administrators, including Dallas Superintendent Michael Hinojosa, raised questions over how it was allocated.
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:39
Texas ARRA Application
A Must read! "Texas application for State Fiscal Stabilization Funds" - Some may find the Governors description of the current public school funding overly optomistic but this application is the next improtant step in gaining approval for use of ARRA funds as the state has proposed. (summary only)
Jul 2, 2009, 08:38
Twenty-five summers ago, a special session touched off changes in public schools
State lawmakers on Wednesday started a special session to keep some agencies alive — probably no cliffhanger.
But special sessions occasionally mean much more. Twenty-five summers ago, Texans beheld a session with life-changing significance.
By that July 4, lawmakers approved House Bill 72, changing how Texas schools operate, along with tax increases to fund it.
Among the results: Preschool for disadvantaged students, smaller elementary-school classes, mandatory standardized tests before graduation and "no-pass, no-play," meaning students must pass classes to participate in extracurricular activities.
Also, the school finance system began to seek equity among districts. And teachers got big pay raises that Gov. Mark White had failed to achieve in 1983.
Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby, House Speaker Gib Lewis and state Comptroller Bob Bullock served on a select committee that White had named after Lewis told him the Texas House wouldn't upgrade teacher pay until schools seemed on the upswing.
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:35
Cy-Fair: CFISD determining services, positions to cut for 2009-2010 budget
A newly-adopted Cy-Fair ISD budget for 2009-2010 will mean the loss of 75 positions in the district and no employee raises. That decision was made by the Board of Trustees during a special-called meeting June 25. However, under that same decision, the district will be able to keep their optional 20 percent homestead exemption.
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:33
Other school districts may follow Highland Park's lead on class rank
Highland Park may be the first public school district in Texas to end the practice of ranking all high school students, but some suburban school districts say they may consider following suit.
Southlake's Carroll Independent School District has already begun studying the issue, and officials there will consider a similar recommendation during the coming school year. It's definitely something that we've been talking about," said Becci Rollins, coordinator of counseling.
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:33
Legislators make quick progress on two of three special-session issues
Special Session! AUSTIN — With the bang of a gavel — and a three-day deadline to be home for fireworks and Fourth of July parades — Texas lawmakers got back to work Wednesday. Their mission: to resolve three transportation-related issues left unaddressed during the regular session, which ended June 1, according to Gov. Rick Perry, who called the special session. By day’s end, progress had been made on the first two priorities — extending the life of five state agencies, including the transportation and insurance departments, and authorizing $2 billion in road-building bonds that voters had already approved. But a third — extending the Texas Department of Transportation’s authority to enter contracts for public or toll roads — seemed to be up in the air.
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:32
Senate passes SB 2
Special Session! The Texas Senate just approved Senate Bill 2, the measure that will continue the operations of five state agencies — including the transportation, insurance and racing agencies. The unanimous vote marked the first approval of the first item on Gov. Rick Perry’s agenda for the special legislative session. It now goes to the House for consideration. A House committee approved the measure earlier today. Perry also wants the Legislature to authorize $2 billion in voter-approved road-building bonds, and extend the authority for the Texas Department of Transportation to contract for privately built toll roads. A vote on a bill concerning the bonds could come in the Senate as soon as tomorrow.
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:32
Bridge City ISD, Beaumont to receive millions in hurricane reimbursements
Millions of dollars in Hurricane Ike funding and reimbursements were announced today and Bridge City and Beaumont will benefit.
More than $61 million will be distributed to Ike affected areas for both hurricane recovery and hurricane preparedness.
Bridge City ISD will receive $3.6 million from FEMA for work the district did to remediate Sims Elementary school, which was flooded in 13.5 feet of storm surge.
The total cost of the school's project was $4.8 million.
The city of Beaumont will receive $4.1 million for protective measures the city took in the aftermath of the storm to ensure public safety.
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:31
Marshall: MISD board reviews 33 applications
Marshall school trustees again met with a consultant from the district's superintendent search firm Tuesday. The meeting was one of a series of meetings board members will conduct over the upcoming weeks in hopes of finding a new superintendent by the start of the next school year.
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:31
TASN 2009 Annual Conference- A Texas-sized Success!
The TASN 2009 Annual Conference in Houston, Texas was a huge success, largely in part to the support of our sponsors, instructors, exhibitors, volunteers, and attendees! Over 260 exhibits featured the latest and greatest products in the school food service industry. TASN exhibits are always a highlight for attendees as they not only showcase new products but also educate members on nutrition, equipment, and other aspects of the industry.
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:31
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Texas Education Agency, Deputy Associate Commissioner Click for More Info Deadline Extended! |
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China Spring ISD - Search by Horn, Smith, Wood & Preston Updated Info |
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Crockett ISD - Search by Crockett ISD Board of Trustees assisted by Wayne Haglund Vacancy Notice Short Timeline! |
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Cumby ISD - Lance Johnson, Prin. Whitewright ISD; Search by Arrow Educational Services Click for More Info! |
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White Deer ISD - Joe Vaughn, Supt. Lazbuddie ISD; Search by TASB Executive Search Services |
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Timpson ISD - Mid Johnson, HS Prin. Joaquin ISD; Search by Arrow Educational Services Click for More Info! |
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Lancaster ISD - Pamela Morris, Supt. Sealy ISD; Search by Arrow Educational Services Click for More Info! |
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Red Lick ISD - Rose Mary Hargett-Neshyba, Asst. Supt. of Curriculum & Instruction, Atlanta ISD; Search by Red Lick ISD Board of Trustees Announcement |
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Tioga ISD - Andy Baker, MS Prin. Prosper ISD; Search by Tioga ISD Board of Trustees Brochure |
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Roosevelt ISD - Jimmy Parker, Supt. Tahoka ISD; Search by Roosevelt ISD Board of Trustees and Berhl Robertson Brochure |
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La Pryor ISD - Joe M. Ximenez, Chief Academic Officer, Kenedy ISD; Search by La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees |
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Frenship ISD - Dr. David Vroonland, Asst. Supt. Allen ISD; Search by Bob E. Griggs & Associates |
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Peaster ISD - Matt Adams, Asst. Supt. Milsap ISD; Search by Bob E. Griggs & Associates |
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Breckenridge ISD - Jennings Teel, Supt. Navasota ISD; Search by Bob E. Griggs & Associates |
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Hubbard ISD (Region 12) - Randy O'Brien, HS Prin. Blooming Grove ISD; Search by Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees Announcement |
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Detroit ISD - Steve Drummond, Detroit ISD Asst. HS Prin.; Search by Detroit ISD Board of Trustees Brochure |
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Crockett Co. CSD - Chris duBois, Asst. Supt. Grape Creek ISD; Search by John King Educational Consulting Brochure! |
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Charlotte ISD - Brett Starkweather, Supt. Paint Rock ISD; Search by Charlotte ISD Board of Trustees Announcement - Brochure |
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Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD - Bobby Burns, Interim Supt. C-FISD; Search by TASB Executive Search Services |
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Rogers ISD - Bob Callaghan, Asst. Supt. Borger ISD; Search by Arrow Educational Services Click for More Info! |
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Lubbock ISD - Karen Garza, Chief Academic Officer, Houston ISD; Search by School Executive Consulting, Inc., Mike Moses & David Thompson |
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Lampasas ISD - Randy Hoyer, Supt. Columbus ISD; Search by Horn, Smith, Wood & Preston |
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Ennis ISD - Barbara Qualls, Supt. Lago Vista ISD; Search by TASB Executive Search Services |
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Mercedes ISD - Heriberto ‘Beto’ Gonzalez, Deputy Supt. Brownsville ISD; Search by Mercedes ISD Board of Trustees |
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Evant ISD - Lance Johnson, Interim Supt. Hubbard ISD; Search by Evant ISD Board of Trustees |
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Throckmorton ISD - R. Clay Tarpley, HS Prin. Vernon ISD; Search by Dale Thomas, Region 9 ESC |
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Liberty ISD - Cynthia Lusignolo, Asst. Supt. Barbers Hill ISD; Search by Arrow Educational Services Click for More Info! |
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Palmer ISD - Kevin Noack, Supt. Crawford ISD; Search by Palmer ISD Board of Trustees Brochure |
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Crosbyton ISD - Bobby Fryar HS Prin. Early ISD; Search by TASB Executive Search Services |
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Goose Creek ISD - Dr. Toby York, Interim Supt. Goose Creek ISD; Search by TASB Executive Search Services |
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Kingsville ISD - Emilio Castro, Area Supt. Dallas ISD; Search by TASB Executive Search Services |
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Clint ISD - Edward Gabaldon, Chief of Staff, El Paso ISD; Search by TASB Executive Search Services |
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:30
New LISD superintendent plans new focus for district
On her first official day as superintendent, Dr. Karen Garza said changes are coming for the Lubbock Independent School District - changes in organizational structure, in priorities, in expectations and in the focus of the district.
And Garza wasn't shy about beginning her administration with an ambitious goal: "I expect this district to be a recognized district in the very near future," she said
She was referring to the Texas school accountability ratings of exemplary, recognized, acceptable and unacceptable. The LISD currently is rated acceptable as a district.
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:29
Nominees Announced for 2009 Superintendent of the Year Award
Congratulations! Superintendents from 16 Texas public school districts have been nominated for the annual Superintendent of the Year based on their strong leadership skills, dedication to improving educational quality, ability to build effective employee relations, student performance and commitment to public involvement in education. The award is sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). Since 1984, the program has recognized exemplary superintendents for excellence and achievement in educational leadership. Regional superintendents of the year and nominating education services centers (ESCs) are Oscar Rodriguez, Jr., Mission CISD, ESC 1; Charley McMath, London ISD, ESC 2; Michael Lanier, Rice CISD, ESC 3; Mark Henry, Galena Park ISD, ESC 4; Clay Webb, New Waverly ISD, ESC 6; James Wilcox, Longview ISD, ESC 7; Linda Henrie, Mesquite ISD, ESC 10; Ray Braswell, Denton ISD, ESC 11; Rose Cameron, Copperas Cove ISD, ESC 12; Jesús Chávez, Round Rock ISD, ESC 13; Guy Nelson, Highland ISD, ESC 14; Robert Gibson, Miles ISD, ESC 15; Bill Mayfield, Highland Park ISD, ESC 16; Larry McClenny, Patton Springs ISD, ESC 17; Paul Vranish, Tornillo ISD, ESC 19; and Thomas Harvey, Jr., La Vernia ISD, ESC 20.
Jul 2, 2009, 08:29
Texas only state yet to apply for stabilization funds
When the federal government started dangling billions of stimulus dollars for education in front of states, many snapped up the money right away. By now, the last day to request stabilization funds, all but one state has submitted an application.
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:21
School district employees in line for pay increase
Employees in Lewisville ISD can expect to see a pay increase. How much of one, however, hinges on a decision by state or federal authorities. The LISD Board of Trustees adopted a salary resolution to increase employee salaries for the 2009-10 per House Bill 3646, which includes
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:20
Athens: Texas Legislature begins special session
District 4 State Representative Betty Brown was among the legislators on the floor of the Texas House Wednesday during the first meeting of the special session.
Governor Rick Perry ordered the lawmakers back to Austin to tackle three items left undone in the regular session, that ended June 1. The governor thinks the work can be finished in time for the July 4 holiday weekend.
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:01
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TexasISD "Events and Opportunities" |
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- Covering HR laws, best practice, and state agency updates
- Regional workshops in June at various locations and dates for supervisors of non-exempt personnel:
Gulf Coast Area, June 25;
- State-wide conferences held in Austin in July and December for administrators:
Summer Conference, July 22-23; Summer half-day Law with Schwartz & Eichelbaum, P.C., July 24; Winter Law with Legal Digest, Dec 9; Winter Conference Dec 9-11.
- State-wide conference held September 20-21 for all HR staff.
- Visit the TASPA website for conference descriptions, locations, and dates.
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- Administrator's Survival Guide for Employee Leaves
July 29, 2009
Austin Marriott North at Round Rock
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Jul 2, 2009, 08:00
Hempstead: HISD trustees focus on leadership
SAN ANTONIO – Teamwork continues to be the buzz word around the Hempstead Independent School District as the entire board of trustees and superintendent joined local trustees from across the state at the Texas Association of School Board’s (TSAB) Summer Leadership Institute June 11-13.
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Jul 2, 2009, 07:46
Ysleta: YISD shifts $3.5M to pay for green elementary school
Ysleta Independent School District trustees voted Thursday to shift $3.5 million from a drain project at Ysleta High School to fund a new elementary school in the Lower Valley. The district hopes the New Del Valley Elementary School will be the first green building certified school in the district.
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Jul 2, 2009, 07:46
Highland Park to stop ranking all but top 10% of students
Highland Park school officials will stop ranking all but the top 10 percent of its high school students this fall, saying the current system puts other students with high grades and test scores at a disadvantage when applying to colleges.
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Jul 2, 2009, 07:45
Katy ISD Rejects Resolution Of Support For New Fort Bend Appraisal District Office
The ongoing effort by the Fort Bend County Central Appraisal District to garner support to build a new $6.4 million office facility in Rosenberg took another blow during Tuesday night’s Katy ISD board meeting.
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Jul 2, 2009, 07:45
Longview ISD trustees review Foster Middle School design
Though it'll be a new building at a new site, Foster Middle School might maintain a similar appearance with an arched entryway. Longview Independent School District trustees on Wednesday reviewed a preliminary design for the campus, which is being built as part of the district's $266.9 million bond project. Officials are scheduled to consider approving the design July 13. If approved, the campus would have a target opening date of August 2011.
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Jul 2, 2009, 07:45
Pearland: PISD passes TAKS audit
Pearland Independent School District recently earned a thumbs-up from Texas Education Agency for effectively administering the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills this spring.
As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and integrity in the state’s testing program, TEA conducted surprise audits of Pearland ISD and other districts and charter schools statewide.
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Jul 2, 2009, 07:45
Rose Cameron top superintendent in the region
Rose Cameron, superintendent of Copperas Cove Independent School District, was named the top superintendent in the region for 2009, according to the Texas Association of School Boards.
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Jul 2, 2009, 07:45
CISD projects continue along at fast pace
Work is moving along at Calallen Middle School to give the building's gym a new look, while the district's other bond projects continue moving at a fast pace. Contractors are currently at work on a retrofit project at the middle school, which is involving a fresh coat of paint to the facility's ceiling and the installation of new flooring. Also being done at the middle school is the addition of a new sixth-grade wing, new computer and science labs, refurbishing of the track and retrofitting the office area. The end result, said superintendent Arturo Almendarez, is that the district is better able to serve its students.
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Jul 2, 2009, 07:40
Abilene: TAKS and TAAS retesting offered
People who are no longer enrolled in Texas public schools and who have not previously passed all sections of the Exit Level TAKS or TAAS assessment may retake sections during retests that will be offered at 8 a.m. July 14-17 at Abilene High School.
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Jul 2, 2009, 07:30
Health director cites need for shots
The urgent need for parents to take care of their children's immunizations well in advance of the start of school was outlined recently by Dr. Leo G. O'Gorman, director of the Brazoria County Health Department.
The situation this year will be exacerbated by new state-mandated changes affecting all kindergarten and seventh-grade students – two or more shots per child, he said.
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Jul 2, 2009, 07:15
Evelyn Turlington Elementary teachers tour new school
Evelyn Turlington Elementary School Principal Mindy Peper led the way as the new school faculty and staff stepped off the yellow school bus to tour the new elementary school.
The team gathered at the front entrance of the school to receive a welcome and congratulations from Waller ISD Superintendent Richard McReavy.
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Jul 2, 2009, 06:44
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