CFBISD Grant No. 2009-T03STATE OF TEXAS § COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
COUNTY OF DALLAS § GRANT AGREEMENT
This Educational Development Grant Agreement ( "AGREEMENT ") is made by and
between the city of Coppell, Texas ( "CITY "), the Coppell Education Development Corporation
( "CEDC ") and the Carrollton/Farmers Branch Independent School District (the "CFBISD "),
acting by and through their respective authorized officers.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the CITY is authorized by TEX. LOC. Gov'T CODE § 379A to provide
educational development grants to publicly funded institutions through the CEDC for the
promotion of literacy, foreign language and career technology for a skilled workforce; and
WHEREAS, the CITY seeks to support programs for promoting literacy, foreign
language and career technology for a skilled workforce; and
WHEREAS, the CFBISD has submitted a grant application No. 2009 -T03 to provide
funding for network and electrical installation, server upgrades /additions, computer hardware
and telecommunications devices, software components, student and teacher workstation
furniture, and a part-time technology specialist position at Ranchview High School and Barbara
Bush Middle School (the PROJECT); and
WHEREAS, the CFBISD serves 515 students from the CITY, and has developed the
PROJECT in order to refine the commur,ication skills of all the students, as well as teach them a
second language; and
WHEREAS, CFBISD is in need of funding this technology for the language labs at both
campuses and seeks the assistance of the CEDC; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that making an education development grant to
the CFBISD in accordance with this AGREEMENT will further the objectives of the CITY,
will benefit the CITY and the CITY's inhabitants, coy providing technology that will assist in
teaching languages.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and other valuable
consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged on the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Subject to availability of funds collected from the 379A sales tax, the CITY agrees to
provide the CFBISD an education development grant (the "GRANT ") in an amount not to
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exceed Five Hundred Forty Thousand Five Hundred Twenty -four Dollars and no cents
($540,524.00).
2. CFBISD agrees to utilize the GRANT to fund network and electrical installation, server
upgrades /additions, computer hardware and telecommunications devices, software components,
student and teacher workstation furniture, and a part-time technology specialist position at
Ranchview High School and Barbara Bush Middle School.
3. CITY agrees to provide the GRANT of Five Hundred Forty Thousand Five Hundred
Twenty -four Dollars and no cents ($540,524.00) funds payable on a quarterly basis with the first
payment to be made in February 2009. Funds to be expended in accordance with the budget
categories set forth in the GRANT application.
4. On a quarterly basis beginning no later than May 31, 2009 the CFBISD shall submit
invoices and personnel costs for this GRANT to the CEDC. The detailed expenditures shall
include, but not be limited to, salaries, invoices, number of students from Coppell served, grade
levels actually served, and any changes in personnel during the period covered by this GRANT.
5. In the event the CFBISD breaches any of the terms of this AGREEMENT or fails to use
the GRANT for the purposes set forth herein, then the CFBISD, after expiration of the notice
and cure period described herein, shall be in default of this AGREEMENT. As liquidated
damages in the event of such default, the CFBISD shall, within thirty (30) days after demand,
repay to the CITY, the GRANT with interest at the rate of eight percent (8 %) per annum from
the date of receipt of the GRANT until paid. The parties acknowledge that actual damages in
the event of default would be speculative and difficult to determine. Upon breach by CFBISD
of any obligations under this AGREEMENT, the CITY shall notify the CFBISD in writing,
who shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of the notice in which to cure such default. If
CFBISD fails to cure the default within the time provided herein, or, as such time period may be
extended, then the CITY at its sole option, shall have the right to terminate this AGREEMENT
without further notice to the CFBISD.
6. The terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT are binding upon the successors and
assigns of all parties hereto. This AGREEMENT may not be assigned without the express
written consent of CITY and CEDC.
7. It is understood and agreed between the parties that CFBISD, in the use of the GRANT
and in satisfying the conditions of this AGREEMENT, is acting independently, and that the
CITY and/or the CEDC assumes no responsibilities or liabilities to third parties in connection
with these actions. CFBISD agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and the CEDC
from all such claims, suits, and causes of action, liabilities and expenses, including reasonable
attorney's fees, of any nature whatsoever arising out of the CFBISD'S performance of the
conditions under this AGREEMENT.
8. Any notice required or permitted to be delivered hereunder shall be deemed received
when sent by United States mail, postage pre -paid, certified mail, return receipt requested,
addressed to the party at the address set forth opposite the signature of the party.
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9. This AGREEMENT shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas; and venue for
any action concerning this AGREEMENT shall be in the State District Court of Dallas County,
Texas.
10. In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this AGREEMENT shall for
any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect; such invalidity,
illegality, or unenforceability shall not effect the other provisions, and the AGREEMENT shall
be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained in it.
EXECUTED this � . day of )4a&cjL , 2009.
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CITY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of ,
2009, by Clay Phillips, City Manager of the City of Coppell, Texas, a Texas municipality, on behalf
of said municipality.
Notary Public, State of Texas
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COUNTY OF DALLAS
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Grant Application
2008 -2009
Ranchview High School & Barbara Bush Middle School
Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD
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Coppell Education Development Corporation Grant Application
Project Title: Language Learning Technology
Principal Applicant: Erin Frye /Mavon Wall
Title of Principal Applicant: IB Coordinators (RHS /BBMS)
ISD Represented in Application: Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD
Project Period (Start & Finish of Entire Project): 2/2009 — 8/2009
Total Amount Requested: $ 540,524
Printed Names & Titles of Grant Author(s) & Approvers, Signatures & Dates:
** Signifies approval by the School Board of Trustees
Erin Frye, IB Coordinator
Ranchview High School
Principal Applicant 1
Mayon Wall, IB Coordinator
Barbara Bush Middle School
Principal Applicant 2
David Hicks, Principal
Ranchview High School
Lynda Opitz, Principal
Barbara Bush Middle School
Principal of School Involved (2)
Bobby Burns, Acting Superintendent
District Superintendent
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Grant Application
I. Abstract of Project/Activity
Ranchview High School and Barbara Bush Middle School are in the process of becoming official
International Baccalaureate World Schools offering the Middle Years Program [MYP] to all students in
grades 6 -10. This whole- school initiative will shape the philosophy and curriculum offerings of both
campuses, challenging our students to become global leaders. One of the fundamental concepts of the
MYP is international mindedness. To achieve this, students must first develop an understanding of their
own cultural and national identity. Therefore, all students in grades six through ten will be refining their
communication skills in their primary language as well as learning a second language. Being conversant
in more than one language is an essential skill for life in the 21st century. To this end, the two campuses,
considered the BBMS -RHS MYP Partnership, plan to develop two language learning labs (one at each
site) that would support the learning of a second language and help our 1450 students overall develop
increased cultural understanding through telecommunication capabilities. Although primarily for use by
the Languages Other Than English [LOTS] department, the lab would be available for use by other
content areas whose unit/lesson learning goals include fostering intercultural understanding, extending
holistic /interdisciplinary education, or building communication skills. While a dedicated physical lab will
be incredibly beneficial, we also want to extend student language learning beyond the walls of the lab and
even the school with additional mobile tools that would reinforce classroom instruction. Technology such
as laptops, portable distance learning equipment and media cart, handheld devices, and an added selection
of web -based language offerings will fortify our language and technology programs and provide a wealth
of opportunities for students to see themselves as global learners.
The language lab room space will be provided by the respective schools. Grant monies are being
requested to cover the cost of network and electrical installation, server upgrades /additions, computer
hardware and telecommunications devices, software components, student and teacher workstation
furniture, a part-time technology specialist position, and the portable technology devices aforementioned.
BBMS and RHS are requesting grant monies of $540,524, divided evenly providing approximately
$270,000 to each campus.
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II. Description of Proposal & Nature of Request
Description of Proposal
The purpose of this project is to equip the students of Ranchview High School [RHS] and
Barbara Bush Middle School [BBMS] to become effective global communicators. The
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program [MYP] curriculum, which RHS and BBMS
have committed to offering students, prioritizes international- mindedness as a fundamental
concept (International Baccalaureate, 2008). Noted futurist Gary Marx (2006) posits that a focus
on international learning with specific emphasis on preparing students to communicate across
international boundaries should be a critical next step for education. The development of a
student's own cultural and national identity along with an appreciation of other cultures and
perspectives and displayed proficiency in a second language become main objectives of this
project. Through utilization of a technologically sophisticated language lab and portable
technology, all students in grades six through ten will have daily opportunities to speak, listen,
read, and write in the target language(s) and increase international cultural literacy. Re- writing
the existing curriculum for our Languages Other Than English [LOTE] courses has become the
principal strategy and goal for RHS and BBMS. In implementing this lab, we are establishing
higher standards of achievement and an accessible global culture for our students. Our
anticipated project timeline estimates beginning set -up as early as spring 2009 with final
completion of the labs and other installations by the start of school for fall 2009.
This project most certainly aligns with the CEDC funding priorities involving foreign
language instruction and literacy. As a significant component of the revised LOTE curriculum at
both campuses, our students will be asked to demonstrate more substantial comprehension of a
second language. The language lab and electronic technologies will provide an invaluable
vehicle for delivering this instruction and facilitating student language practice. Klimova (2008)
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provides justification for "blended learning ", or learning that integrates traditional classroom
educational methods and e- learning methods:
Blended learning undoubtedly contributes to the development and support of more
interactive strategies not only in face -to -face teaching but also in distance education.
Developing activities linked to learning outcomes namely place focus on learner
interaction, rather than content dissemination. In addition, distance learning can then
offer more information available for students, better and faster feedback and richer
communication between a tutor and a student. Obviously, it offers more opportunities for
communication (both face -to -face and on- line). (p. 71)
•While RI-IS and BBMS aim to increase student foreign language fluency and usage, the heart of
this initiative is to help students become more globally literate in every way. Global literacy
requires of students an adeptness at not only communicating but critical thinking. Mike
Schmoker (2006) asserts that
Generous amounts of close, purposeful reading, rereading, writing, and talking ... are the
essence of authentic literacy. These simple activities are the foundation for a trained,
powerful mind —and a promising future. They are the way up and out—of boredom,
poverty, and intellectual inadequacy. (p.53)
Because of the technology to be incorporated, students will have a more enhanced and realistic
language learning experience. Being able to interact in authentic contexts with a second
language is a vital skill and one that will enable students to be prepared for life and work in our
interdependent world. Marx (2006), in his discussion of diversity and how education must adapt,
asserts that education should look to
provide inclusive, multicultural education; pursue social cohesion, seeking common
denominators, and adjusting our identity; help students, parents, educators, and
community members understand a rapidly changing world; develop language and other
communication skills (p. 59 -60).
Goals
At the school level, our goals are that students at both RHS and BBMS will be provided with:
1. A vertically aligned LOTE curriculum that utilizes language learning technology.
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2. Opportunities for interdisciplinary and /or cross - curricular instruction involving LOTE
and other subject areas.
3. Options to enroll in and complete online LOTE courses not currently offered at RHS
or BBMS.
As part of LOTE course instruction, our goals are that all grade 6 -10 students will be able to:
1. Engage in individualized reading, writing, speaking, and listening computer language
instruction multiple times per week.
2. Research and synthesize information on other cultures.
3. Interact with other local and international students /classes as part of the lab's distance
learning component.
School level goals will be met initially through continued staff collaboration on curriculum
revision and staff training in how to use the language technology. Interdisciplinary /Cross-
curricular instruction staff development will be provided via ongoing campus IB training already
in progress. For online course offerings, campus administrators /IB Coordinators and counselors
will investigate available options through the purchased software systems as well as IB Diploma
Programme Online and match student needs with program capabilities.
For those goals most closely aligned with the instruction within the LOTE courses
themselves, we will again be pursuing further teacher staff development through IB to refine the
curriculum sequencing. Additionally, horizontal and vertical LOTE department collaboration
will be necessary to ensure full understanding and integration of the language technology
applications and uses. Possibly through IB connections, LOTE teachers and IB Coordinators
will work to establish links between RHS /BBMS and partner schools (local and international)
with whom our students can correspond.
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Detailed Project Overview
The Language Learning Technology project is a new undertaking for RHS and BBMS.
As aforementioned, RHS and BBMS are progressing toward final authorization to become IB
World Schools offering the Middle Years Programme, and part of the merit of this program is its
concentrated focus on language acquisition and development that begins as early as the sixth
grade. The MYP requires that all students in grades 6 -10 have instruction in the same second
language all five years, which means that the schools must be prepared to offer vertically aligned
language instruction that culminates in students who are truly literate and conversant in a second
language.
The MYP language curriculum expectations far exceed the Texas standard requirement
for second language enrollment for only two years during high school. Bringing IB into RHS
and BBMS means exposing students to second language study earlier than is typical for most
students. As has been clearly documented in educational research, earlier exposure to non - native
languages promotes cognition and retention of those other languages. Christian, Pufahl, and
Rhodes (2005) indicate that, in order to compete globally, U.S. education must embrace an
earlier start to foreign language instruction and afford foreign languages emphasis as a core, even
compulsory, requirement for all students. In order to assert that we are preparing students to be
globally competitive, we must ensure that proficient skills in a second language are among their
tools. While the state of Texas requires two credits of a foreign language be obtained, there is no
standard measure of assessment; foreign language is not considered part of the essential
curriculum and not assessed through TAKS testing or any other standards -based protocol. To its
credit, Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD does stipulate that, beyond traditional classroom
formative and summative oral assessments, students enrolled in a high school foreign language
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course are to be assessed orally at the semester and final exam administrations; however, even
this is an inadequate measure that will not ensure success on IB assessments. In order to achieve
the certification of achievement for the IB MYP, our students are required to be assessed a
minimum of two times per criterion, per year, and there are three: Oral Communication, Writing,
Reading Comprehension . In fact, MYP culminating final assessment criteria at the tenth grade
specifically target precise "message and interaction" as well as proficient "language use and
style" in both speaking and writing. All combined, these aspects of the criteria alone account for
50% of the student's complete evaluation. We feel strongly that the only way our students will
receive adequate preparation for success according to this international standard is through the
integration of a language lab and related portable technology devoted to enhancing their
opportunities for regular individual practice and using the language beyond what is currently
possible in a traditional classroom setting.
The language technology will be used with great frequency. At BBMS, the entire school
population will be enrolled in second language coursework. At RHS, all ninth and tenth graders
and roughly 50% of eleventh and twelfth graders are enrolled in second language coursework.
Both schools will organize a rotation calendar for daily use of the labs among the LOTE staff.
The goal will be for students in every language class to be able to rotate into the lab once per
week. Extrapolating from there, it is safe to assert that the labs will be in use most periods every
day. To the extent possible, we would welcome other subject area teachers to pair with LOTE
teachers in the creation of interdisciplinary lessons that would best be delivered using the lab
setup. Besides the LOTE students, there are other students in the ESL [English as a Second
Language] program who can also benefit from this language lab as they practice their English -
speaking skills. For both student groups, we need to provide them the opportunity to extend their
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studies through the use of portable devices that can be checked out and taken home.
This language technology will present students with more ongoing, relevant activities for
learning a second language. It is anticipated (and reported by other schools who use language
lab programs — for example, CFB R.L. Turner, HEB Trinity and L.D. Bell, St. Mark's, Greenhill)
that by installing this technology system and software, students will be able to listen to a
stimulus prompt, respond orally or in writing (in formative, summative, and term exam formats).
Those assessments can be assessed on the spot by the teacher via the teacher master console
station that has real -time monitoring capabilities or digitized, saved, compiled in an electronic
portfolio, and used to chart progress over time to provide meaningful long -term feedback.
Teachers will have access to downloadable content and lesson materials as well as multimedia
creation capabilities. Students would be able to access all assignments while physically working
in the lab, and would also be able to access a number of assignments from other school, home, or
public library computers. Within this internet- accessible lab, it would also be possible to do a
number of learning activities online including research and creation of podcasts utilizing oral and
visual components. The podcasts can be posted to a class website and even shared with students
across districts or across the world. International partner classes can be established and emails
can be exchanged in the second language. Media file narrations can also be created to match
with photos or videos that can be shared with any other classes through the internet.
Additionally, included distance learning technology will allow for cultural sharing and dialogue,
which furthers the IB concepts of intercultural awareness and communication.
The creation of language labs at both campuses would not involve construction, but
would require the purchase and installation of necessary hardware, software, furnishings, and
electrical and network upgrades. Both campuses have designated one existing classroom to
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function as the new language lab space. This would be a permanent installation that would
continue to serve current and future BBMS and RHS students. The portable technologies will
help us reach the final frontier — the home — of our students. We feel strongly that the more
power and tools we give them, the more they will own their learning. Aside from structural
needs, we are allocating some grant monies toward one part -time technology specialist with
demonstrated abilities in staff development and problem - solving who would be available to
service both BBMS and RHS. Ideally, this individual would have past experience working with
the district technology division and be on -hand to work with teachers on language
hardware /software system use and lesson creation and incorporation of portable technologies.
This is a temporary position in that it is only budgeted for nine months of one year (36 weeks),
which is essentially one academic year. We feel as if this position will be especially necessary in
the first year of lab operation when the applications are new and teachers will require more on-
hand expertise at the ready. After the first year, the LOTE teachers, especially the LOTE
Department Managers at each campus, should be able to manage general lab operations with
occasional technical help from the district technology support staff servicing the campuses. Also
by this point, staff members should be well- versed in the check -out system and parameters for
student use of portable devices.
The need for this technology is clear — we have far to go in attempting to become more
global, and the current second language program at BBMS and RHS is limited and tends to stifle
student interest in language learning. In the recent past at BBMS, a second language course was
typically only offered in the seventh and eighth grade to academically advanced students. At
RHS, most students have typically only pursued the state requirement of two foreign language
credits, which does not equip a student with a true comprehension and facility with a second
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language. Most LOTE classes often have an average of 28 students, so oral language practice is
often difficult to schedule and accomplish effectively with the large number of students and
limited instructional time. Without the benefit of a language lab, teachers must assess oral
proficiency by tape recording individual students' oral monologues, question responses, and
explanations or implement the more realistic but time consuming practice of one -on -one
interviews with students during class time. (To complicate this, the department has limited
supplies of tape recorders and computer programs equipped to reliably record student responses.)
Both methods present instructors with classroom management challenges since this kind of oral
practice must be individualized. Providing timely teacher feedback and corrections on oral tests
is close to an impossible task under the current restraints. Thus, students are hampered in their
abilities to adequately self reflect and assess their own learning on oral proficiency. Moreover,
numbers of students participating in advanced language classes drop substantially often because
the beginning students do not perform well on basic language use assessments and have little
opportunity to practice speaking the target language. Consequently, the current program stifles
student interest in advanced language learning. Both schools have not yet fully implemented the
more extensive MYP second language components, so we can predict that the aforementioned
challenges and problems are sure to worsen and become even bigger roadblocks to student
success. Since the district does not have a LOTE coordinator to advocate for LOTE programs,
the IB Coordinators and administrators at BBMS and RHS have taken on the job of pursuing this
project as it entirely aligns with IB curricular aims. Philosophical support for this initiative is
substantial at all levels of the district. But, to be direct, this project will not happen without the
funding from the CEDC because CFB monies simply are not available to fund this large -scale
endeavor. It is not possible to adopt a piecemeal approach to integrating a language lab and
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achieving a comprehensive reform in how we are teaching students to become global thinkers.
This project will be the gateway for a new paradigm.
Project Relevancy
This grant application is wholly concerned with improving comprehensive literacy and
foreign language development. The technology will increase the frequency of student language
use, improve students' oral proficiency, and engender greater appreciation of a second language;
the expectation is that by increasing students' oral abilities, students will feel more confident in
their communications skills, improve their grades on oral assessments, and be encouraged to
communicate in the target language more frequently. We want students to think of themselves as
speakers of more than one language. Improved spoken language will, in turn, increase a
student's confidence and abilities in reading and written expression more generally.
With the shift into MYP, BBMS plans for every student in the school to be participating
in a second language for all three years. RHS, by extension and as specified by MYP
curriculum, will be offering second language classes to all ninth and tenth graders. Since this is
a significant shift in the vertical course progression for most students, both schools must work to
equip all students for success in this advanced program. Language technology is critical as an
instructional tool.
Since the purpose of this project is to equip students to become effective global
communicators, we see this not only increasing student participation in LOTE but also
encouraging students to embrace international - mindedness. Second language comprehension
can be the lens that brings into focus for students the value in other cultures and perspectives.
The expectation is that all students will come away with a more solid foundation in a second
language. It is also expected that more students will be ready, interested, and will pursue
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advanced language courses, thereby increasing enrollment in Pre - Diploma and IB Diploma level
courses. Future curriculum is already being impacted by the prospect of offering more
instruction in second languages, and the language lab and portable devices will be a fundamental
instrument of delivery. This project will undoubtedly extend students' adeptness with and
appreciation of technology as a learning tool.
Specific Project Needs
1. Staffing
LOTE Teachers — These will be the primary users of the lab and are already employed at
each respective campus. These individuals will be responsible for integrating lab time
into unit/lesson plans, creating internal calendars of use at each campus, and facilitating
and monitoring lab use with students, collaborating with other subject area teachers to
create interdisciplinary lessons /activities. LOTE teachers will communicate with the
part-time Technology Specialist on lesson integration and hardware /software
troubleshooting needs.
Part-time Technology Specialist — This position is requested as part of this grant
application. We have estimated total employment time frame of nine months, beginning
upon completion of the lab or at the start of school in August, whichever is later. Nine
months (36 weeks) to be worked at 20 hours per week with an hourly pay of $35. Time
will be split between the two campuses. This person will be responsible for monitoring
lab readiness, troubleshooting potential hardware /software /network problems, providing
on- the -spot technical or instructional assistance to teachers using or planning to use the
lab, communicating with district technology support staff on matters related to lab
integration within the CFB network/server, providing training on lab software and
applications to teachers and students, attending training(s) on lab equipment and
communicating as needed with equipment vendors, collecting and generating information
and reports regarding effective usage of lab equipment.
BBMS & RHS Librarians — These individuals will be responsible for cataloguing, bar -
coding, and keeping check -out records for any of the portable devices. They may also
work with teachers to help create technology -rich learning opportunities.
BBMS & RHS Administration and IB Coordinators — Existing campus administrations,
including IB Coordinators who are responsible for campus implementation of IB programs,
will operate in a general supervisory capacity over technology use and operations.
2. Equipment
The following equipment, per campus, is being requested under this grant:
Language Lab Learning Center
1 master teacher console
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▪ 30 student stations (licenses, software, cable, stereo headset, student carrel)
• 1 Audio /Video /Data Digital Server
• Installation & Shipping
30 Student Workstation Computers
10 additional LAN connection drops and 5 additional grounded power outlets +
installation
2 Distance Learning packages
1 Sound System + installation
6 Interactive White Boards + installation
1 Media Presentation Technology Cart
15 Handheld Devices
15 Laptops
5 Multiple Language Software Licensing
3. Training and Staff Development
Unless otherwise noted, the part-time Technology Specialist to be hired would be the
primary attendee for all trainings. The following trainings have been planned for within
this grant application:
• Onsite technical server training
▪ Lab system initial training
• Portable devices training
• Campus staff development — part-time Technology Specialist will facilitate in-
house trainings for teachers on hardware and software applications. These will be
ongoing throughout the year and at no additional cost.
4. Dependencies
The technology systems suggested interface with existing district technology structures.
All required components have been requested as part of this grant; therefore, no other
funding dependencies exist in order for successful implementation or operation of the
labs.
5. Students Served
Lab participants (enrolled in LOTE courses)
Barbara Bush Middle School (Grades 6, 7, 8) = 650
Ranchview High School (Grades 9 & 10) = 435
(Grades 11 & 12) = 85
TOTAL = 1270
. *All students at both campuses will be eligible to check -out portable devices.
Total population of BBMS and RHS combined = 1450.
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Item
LANGUAGE LEARNING SYSTEM
COMPONENTS
Qty
2
Unit Cost
Total Cost
$199,624.00
Teacher Master Console:
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$25,442.00
$50,884.00
Master console desk containing all necessary electronics and control panels for
single teacher operation, graphical user interfaces, input panels, central
processor, random pairing, power supply, master stereo recording, program
source, stereo headset (w /modular plug), CPU with 9minimum) multimedia
Pentium IV processor at 2.53 GHz PC w/17" color monitor
Student Station Licenses & Audio Equipment: .
2
$35,070.00
$70,140.00
Software (Digital interactive video & audio center)
30
$997 ea .
Cables
30
$55 ea
Stereo headset w /modular plug
30
3117 ea
Student Stations
$11,850.00
$23,700.00
student carrels
30
.5395 ea
Shipping, Installation, and Training:
2
$7,200.00
$14,400.00
Complete installation of all components. Training for faculty on system operation
and training for on -site technician; factory- trained engineer to train on step -
through flow charts, overall system design and maintenance procedures
Computer Supervisory System
2
$2,250.00
$4,500.00
Web Browser control, screen sharing, remote control locking, shutdown, log -off,
and mosaic viewing
Digital Server '
2
$15,750.00
$31,500.00
Minimum capacity: 1600 hrs video @1.2 MBS / 16,000 hrs MP3 audio
Installation, Shipping, Onsite Technical Server Training
2
$1,500.00
$3,000.00
Staff Technology Training on Language System '
1
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
STUDENT COMPUTER STATIONS
60
$1,000.00
$60,000.00
ADDITIONAL LAN CONNECTIVITY DROPS
20
$400.00
$8,000.00
ADDITIONAL GROUNDED POWER OUTLETS
10
$200.00
$2,000.00
TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST POSITION
Part-time technology specialist - 9 months (36 weeks) @ 20 hrs /week, rate =
$35 /hr
1
$25,200.00
$25,200.00
DISTANCE LEARNING EQUIPMENT
Tandberg Distance Learning hardware package
4
4
$10,000.00
$45,000.00
$40,000.00
Flatscreen TV - 50"
2
, $2,000.00
$4,000.00
Installation (2) / Portable carts (2)
2
$1,000.00
$1 ,000.00
SOUND SYSTEM
2 speakers, 3 omni - directional microphones (handheld or w /attached laveleer
and wireless receiver) + installation
2
$3,500.00
$7,000.00
INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARDS
+ installation
12
$24,000.00
$24,000.00
MEDIA PRESENTATION CART
Document camera, projector, computer, media converter
2
$2,000.00
$4,000.00
HANDHELD LEARNING DEVICES (with wi -fi)
30
$250.00
$7,500.00
LAPTOP COMPUTERS
with 3G wireless cards + 3G monthly service fees ($30 /mth over 2 years)
30
30
$1,500.00
$10,800.00
$66,600.00
$21,600.00
ADDITIONAL LOTE SELECTION SOFTWARE
multiple language offerings + licensing fees
10
$6,000.00
$60,000.00
III. Detailed Budget
IV. Project Measurements and Evaluation
This Language Learning Technology project will effectively service the entire campus of
both schools. All BBMS students in attendance will be enrolled in some level of a second
language all three years. Current enrollment at BBMS is 650 students. At RHS, the lab will
service 100% of the ninth and tenth graders who, like BBMS students, will all be enrolled in a
second language course both years. Using current enrollment as a gauge, we project RHS ninth
and tenth graders to number approximately 435 students. The lab will also be in demand by our
advanced language courses (Pre - Diploma and IB courses). Currently we have 85 students
enrolled in advanced language coursework. Assuming that those students in advanced
coursework are eleventh and twelfth graders primarily, the total student population participating
in second language instruction can be estimated at 620 students, or 78% of RHS student body.
Total per pupil expenditure on this project is between $426 [LAB: $540,524 / 1270 students in language
courses at BBMS & RHS combined = $425.61] and $373 [OTHER TECHNOLOGY: $540,524 / 1450 all students
at BBMS & RHS combined = $372.78].
To look ahead, we anticipate that numbers of students participating in advanced language
coursework will increase at RHS because of the implementation of the MYP, making this even
more cost effective over the life of the lab. Another consideration is that this lab will be a
permanent fixture at both campuses and the technology will certainly serve not only current 2009
students but many future years of BBMS and RHS students as well.
As a starting point, both schools will be able to quantify participation in second language
coursework by looking at enrollment numbers. RHS and BBMS will compile second language
course enrollment statistics to indicate numbers and percents of students who can be expected to
be using the language lab as part of LOTE curriculum and instruction. Success will be based on
consistent or increasing participation numbers each year. Additionally, we will document —in
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lesson plans /curriculum documents and in calendar format — frequency of lab use by teacher and
course at each campus. Depending on scheduling, we want to see all LOTE students using the
lab regularly as an integrated curricular component. We aim for students to spend a minimum of
one period each week receiving instruction in the language lab. In order to evaluate to what
extent the lab technology /applications are being used, teachers will collect student work
portfolios as evidence of the variety of ways instruction is being delivered via the lab system and
related technology. This qualitative measure may be collected in hardcopy or electronic format
as a part of the software data storage capabilities. Effective use of the diverse technology
equipment will be evident in the variety of instructional uses embraced by teachers and students.
Another quantitative and qualitative evaluation tool will be the oral competency scores over time
from students using the lab. Since neither campus currently has anything akin to the kind of
applications this lab would provide, comparative data from prior to lab installation would likely
not present an equivalent piece of data; rather, growth in oral proficiency can be evaluated upon
the lab's inception. Success will be defined as positive growth in comprehension, oral fluency,
and correct language use. As soon as the campuses have achieved full MYP implementation and
begun to assess all students according to MYP second language criteria (2011), we will have
some criterion - referenced data to work with as well as our locally - developed criteria. Certainly,
success will be judged based on a student's acceptable score on MYP assessment criteria each
year and at the conclusion of their entire MYP career.
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References
Christian, D., Pufahl, I., Rhodes, N. (2005). Fostering foreign language proficiency: what the US
can learn from other countries [Electronic version]. Phi Delta Kappan, 87(3), 226 -228.
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme CurriculumWeb site:
www.ibo.org /myp /curriculum
Klimova, B. (2008). Blended learning and teaching foreign languages [Electronic version].
Problems of Education in the 21 Century, 5, 70 -74.
Marx, G. (2006). Sixteen Trends — Their Profound Impact on Our Future: Implications for
students, education, communities, and the whole of society. Educational Research
Service: Alexandria, VA.
Schmoker, M. (2006). Results now: how we can achieve unprecedented improvements in
teaching and learning. ASCD: Alexandria, VA.
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Appendix A
Room Layout Options — RIIS & BBMS
School responsible for:
1. Platform
2. Electrical
3. LAN
4. Cable ducting
Ranchview High School
Language Lab for 28 students with
Synsor 36" wide student carrels
Handicap
ramp 4'2* x 4'
Teacher platform is 4"
high and needs a
— dedicated 110V/20 amp.
and a LAN connection
under the teacher's desk.
Option A
Multimedia Learning Systems
School responsible for:
1. Platform
2. Electrical
3. LAN
4. Cable ducting
Ranchview High School
Language Lab for 30 students with
Synsor 36" wide student carrels
This option requires the removal of the do
as finding a new place for the TV cabinet.
Teacher platform is 4'
high and needs a
dedicated 110V/20 amp.
and a LAN connection
under the teacher's desk.
wars as well
Handicap
ramp 4 ?x4'
Option 0
Multimedia Learning Systems
School responsible for:
1. Platform
2. Electrical
3. LAN
4. Cable ducting
Ranchview High School
Language Lab for 30 students with
Synsor 36" wide student carrels
Handicap
ramp 4'2" x 4'
Teacher platform is 4"
high and needs a
dedicated 110V120 amp.
and a LAN connection
under the teacher's desk.
Option 8
Multimedia Learning Systems
School responsible for:
1. platform
2. Electrical
3. LAN
4. Cable ducting
Teacher platform is 4"
high and needs a
dedicated 110V/20 amp.
and a LAN connection
under the teachers desk.
Handicap
ramp 3'6" x 4'
Ranchview High School
Language Lab for 29 students with
Synsor 36" wide student carrels
Option C
Multimedia Learning Systems
School responsible for:
1. Platform
2. Electrical
3. LAN
4. Cable ducting
5. Projector screen & connection
A
Barbara Bush Middle School
Language Lab for 30 students with
Synsor 36" wide student carrels
43 6
Room D 102 Option A
Handicap ramp 4' x 3" 8"
Teacher platform is 4"
high and needs a
dedicated 1'I0V/20 amp.
and a LAN connection
under the teacher's desk.
Multimedia teaming Systems
School responsible for:
1, Platform
2. Electrical
3. LAN
4. Cable ducting
5. Projector screen & connection
Barbara Bush Middle School
Language Lab for 30 students with
Synsor 36" wide student carrels
437' 5 "■
Room D 102 Option B
Handicap ramp 4' x 3" 8"
Teacher platform is 4"
high and needs a
dedicated 110V/20 amp.
and a LAN connection
under the teachers desk.
Multimedia Learning. Systems
School responsible for:
1. Platform
2. Electrical
3, LAN
4. Cable ducting
5. Projector screen & connection
Teacher platform is 4"
high and needs a
dedicated 110V120 amp.
and a LAN connection
under the teacher's desk.
Handicap ramp 4` x 3" 8"
Barbara Bush Middle School
Language Lab for 30 students with
Synsor 36" wide student carrels
43T 5 "s
4
Room D 102 Option C
Multimedia Learning Systems
School responsible for:
1. Platform
2. Electrical
3. LAN
4. Cable ducting
5. Projector screen & connection
Handicap ramp 4 x 3" 8"
Teacher platform is 4" - ---- --
high and needs a
dedicated 110V/20 amp.
and a LAN connection
under the teacher's desk.
Barbara Bush Middle School
Language Lab for 30 students with
Synsor 36" wide student carrels
Room C 101
Appendix B
Proof of Public Notice Publication
Frye, Erin
From: Black, Lynda [LBlack @dallasnews.com]
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 9:18 AM
To: Frye, Erin
Subject: RE: CFB advertisement - notice of public hearing
Good morning. The notice is scheduled to publish again on the 8 It published previously on the 1 I
can reference your school on the bill but I can't send it specifically to you. Below is the text of the ad. If
you have any questions you can reach me at 214 - 977 -7819
Thanks
Lynda
Public Hearing Notice
Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD
The Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD School Board will hold a public hearing on two identical grant proposals, one
each from Ranchview High School and Barbara Bush Middle School to the Coppell Education Development Corporation
(CEDC) during its meeting on January 15, at 7 p.m. in the Board Room, Administration Building, 1445 N. Perry
Road, Carrollton.
The grant proposals: Language Learning Labs can be viewed at the C -FB Administration Bldg. Mon -Thurs 7 a.m. to
5 p.m. or on the website, www.cfbisd.edu.
From: Frye, Erin [mailto:fryee @cfbisd.edu]
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 9:04 AM
To: Black, Lynda
Subject: CFB advertisement - notice of public hearing
Linda,
I have you down as the contact at DMN for the ad we (CFB generally, but my program specifically) had you run
during the last 2 weeks. As a reference point, Linda Bambina was working with you on our behalf to get this
published. The ad was a notice of public hearing to be held at our CFB school board meeting on Jan 11th. Would
you be so kind as to send me the text that ran and verification of its presence in the DMN for the requested two
week date range? I need this documentation as part of a grant application.
1/9/2009
Page 1 of 2
Page 2 of 2
Also, with respect to billing — is there any way for the bill to be sent to my attention c/o Ranchview High School?
I'm not sure that accounts payable will know which fund to pay this out of if it doesn't specifically come to me first.
In the event the bill has already been sent, please let me know so I can try to track it down from the other
direction. Thank you.
Best Regards,
Erin Frye
IB Coordinator & Instructional Facilitator
Ranchview High School
fryee a�cfbisd.edu
972 - 968 -5147
DISCLAIMER:This message contains information which may be confidential and protected by law.
Unless you are the addressee you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any
information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please advise the
sender by reply e -mail and delete the message. This email may contain the thoughts and opinions of the
employee sending the message and may not represent the official policy of the Carrollton- Farmers
Branch Independent School District. E -mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error -free
as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain
viruses.
1/9/2009
Appendix C
Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD School Board Meeting Agenda
Notice of Regular Meeting
January 15, 2009
The Board of Trustees
Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD
Carrollton • Farmers Branch
Independent School District
A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD will be held
January 15, 2009, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Board Room of the District Administration
Building, 1445 North Perry Road, Carrollton, Texas.
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.
Board Organization and Operation
A. Welcome and Recognition of Special Guests
1. Recognition of VIPs
2. Recognition of Recognized and/or Exemplary
Campuses
3. Recognition of Ranchview High School National
Merit Award Recipients
4. Other Recognitions
B. Report by Superintendent
1. Acknowledgements of District, Campus, Staff and
Student Recognition
2. Announcements of Upcoming Events
3. Report on District, Campus and Student Events
4. Update on Legislative Activities and TEA
Activities
C. Audience for Guests
D. Consent Agenda - Action
1. Termination of Personnel - Action
2. Election of Personnel - Action
3. Consider Approval of Second Reading of Board
Policy FDA (Local) - Action
4. Consider Approval of the 2009 -2010 School
Calendar - Action
5. Consider Approval of District's Application for
Expedited TEA Waiver - Action
6. Consider Tax Office Report for November 2008 -
Action
7. Consider Financial Report for November 2008 -
Action
8. Consider Donation of Gifts to Carrollton- Farmers
Branch ISD - Action
9. Consider Approval of Change Order #1 to Hunt
Construction Group for Construction Services
Performed at Strickland Intermediate School -
Action
10. Consider Approval of Change Order #1 to Hunt
Construction Group for Construction Services
Performed at LaVillita Elementary School - Action
11. Consider Approval of Agreements to Charter
Builders Ltd. to Perform Construction Services at
McCoy Elementary School for a Guaranteed
Maximum Price - Action
12. Consider Approval of Amendment 1 to Joe Funk
Construction Engineers to Perform Construction
Services for Perry Middle School and Farmers
Branch Elementary School for a Guaranteed
Maximum Price - Action
13. Consider RFP #08 -12 -161 -0 for Football Field
Renovations at Creekview High School - Action
14. Consider Purchase of Standardized Testing
Materials - Action
15. Consider Exercising the Extension Option of RFP
#07 -01 -251 -3 for Bulbs & Lamps - Action
16. Consider Exercising the Extension Option of RFP
#08 -01 -241 -1 for Trophies & Awards —
Supplemental - Action
17. Consider Exercising the Extension Option of RFP
#08 -02 -111 -3 for Glass & Glass Repair - Action
18. Consider Authorizing Administration to Enter a
Cooperative Purchasing Interlocal Agreement with
Region VIII Education Service Center (ESC) and
The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) - Action
19. Consider Declaring Portable Buildings Surplus and
Authorizing Them for Disposal - Action
20. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting
of the Board of Trustees Held December 4, 2008 -
Action
21. Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting
of the Board of Trustees Held December 11, 2008 -
Action
22. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting
of the Board of Trustees Held December 18, 2008 -
Action
E. Consider Approval of the District's Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) for the Period Ending August 31,
2008 - Action
F. Public Hearing to Review and Consider Approval of Coppell
Education Development Corporation Grant Application -
Action
II. Report by Assistant Superintendent for Administration/Personnel
III. Report by Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum/Instruction
IV. Report by Assistant Superintendent for Student, Family and
Community Services
V. Report by Assistant Superintendent for Support Services
A. Consider All Matters Related to the 2009 -2010 Budget
B. 2003 Bond Program Report and Construction Update
VI. Comments from Board Members
A. Comments Regarding Posted Agenda Items
VII. Closed Meeting as Authorized Under Texas Government Code,
Including but not Limited to Section 551.071 — Consultation with
Attorney; 551.072 — Real Property; 551.074 — Personnel Matters;
551.076 — Security Devices; 551.082 — School Children/District
Employees/Disciplinary Matter or Complaint; 551.084 —
Investigation
A. Reopen Level III Parent Grievance Previously Recessed on
September 11, 2008
B. Consider All Matters Related to Purchase, Exchange, Lease,
or Value of Real Property
VIII. Reconvene Public Meeting to Vote on Matters Considered in Closed
Meeting
IX. Adjournment
If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed
meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act,
Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the
presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All
final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
The notice for this meeting was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on
at
For the Board of Trustees
Date
January 15, 2009
Carrollton Farmers Branch
Independent School District
Executive Summary Report
Agenda Item
I.F
Item Description (reference to District Goal):
Public Hearing to Review and Consider Approval of Coppell Education Development Corporation Grant
Application.
Grant monies are being requested to cover the cost of network and electrical installation, server
upgrades /additions, computer hardware and telecommunications devices, software components, student
and teacher workstation furniture, a part -time technology specialist position, and portable technology
devices. These will be used to develop two language learning labs; one at Ranchview High School and
one at Barbara Bush Middle School. The funds will be divided equally between the two campuses.
Attachments:
Yes — Grant Information is Attached
Administrative Recommendation:
Dr. Maher recommends approval of the Coppell Education Development Corporation grant applications.
Budget/Funding
Appendix D
Letter of Support
from
CFBISD Chief Technology Officer
January 8, 2009
Carrollton Farmers Branch
Independent School District
Coppell Education Development Corporation
City Secretary Department
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, TX 75019
Dear Board Members:
Technology and Learning Center
As Chief Technology Officer of the Carrollton- Farmers Branch Independent School
District, I pledge my support for the CEDC grant application for the Language Learning
Technology Project at Barbara Bush Middle School and Ranchview High School. I have
been in consultation with principal applicants Erin Frye and Mayon Wall and am in
agreement with the needs and proposals set forth in the grant and with the budgetary
outline presented. My priority for our students is universal access to content and
resources, and I believe this project promotes this concept and makes good use of the
funds available in the grant.
Given our district mission that Carrollton- Farmers Branch students will "understand and
respect our global interdependence" and our district's theme as an "Innovative Leader in
Learning ", I wholeheartedly support the Barbara Bush Middle School and Ranchview
High School joint application for the Language Learning Technology Project.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at (972) 968 -2639 or email me at
berninga(acfbisd.edu.
Sincerely,
Andrew W. Bening Ph.D.
Chief Technology Officer
2427 Carrick Street Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 972.968.4300 Fax 972.968.4349
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Ole Hickory SSRE Smoker $8900/Traulsen 2 door cooler S950
Blodgett Dbl Stack Convection Ovens S2100
12' Federal Bakery Case S2999.99
Lincoln Impinger 1162 Electric Conveyor Ovens S2999.99
Taylor 754 Ice Cream Machine S1700
Acme MRS 11 Sheeter S895
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155 Parkhouse, Dallas, Texas 75207
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for the best deals of '09
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DownTown Dallas
155 Parkhouse, Dallas, Texas 75207
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Buying Jewelry
50 YR JWLRY FIRM
BUYING GOLD, DIA-
MONDS, ESTATE PIEC-
ES. CONFIDENTIAL'
JWLRY APPRAISALS.
Herbert Goldberg Co.
(972)-490-GOLD
Trees
5 Gallon Live Oak & Red
• Oak And Others. Ten For
$50 903 -352 -1867
Topper TNL -100A, turning
center w/bar feeder, Parts
Catcher /Parts Conveyer
w /tooling. TC -35 Turning
Center w /parts catcher &
tooling SV -32 vertical mill
w /tooling. SV -32 vertical
mill w /smw indexer &
tooling. MVC -OP vertical
Mill w /tooling. Chevalier
bin - 18in surface grinder.
Wilton 16in Horiztonal saw.
24in Pesh Height Gauge.
903- 271 -1734 or 903 - 271 -1733
Walk In Bath tub,
Jetted, New! Still
in box. Paid
$7800 sacrifice
$3500. Can Deliver!
281- 738 -2401
214- 391 -9631
214 -808 -2887
Wyndham Ati City widr €y
distance DC 1/18 214-
802 -4681 $500 sleet6
2,3,4,5 Drawer file
cabin., lateral files,
vertical files, "U"
shaped laminate desk,
marker boards, various
office chairs, task
chairs, stack chairs,
guest chairs. Lots of ta-
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cubICIes ge
2144 Royal Ln 9200
469- 761.5962
400 Matching
Cheap Cubicles
214- 803 - 7592
60k in used office I
furniture
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You MUST call us!
972- 704 -6343
The Benefit Store
=Selling quality used
office furniture. Donated
Children's Medical
335 North enal
RI tlydson. (972)- C 470 -0 0
www.thebenefitstore.org
Cubicles,
good used office
furniture. 972- 922 -7386
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Restaurant,
Bakery,
Bar Equipment
5150 Boyd Blvd
Rowlett 75088
214- 607 -4424
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REST. BAR EQUIP
Sat.,Jan 17th0)0am
Sun.,Jan 18thelOam
209 S. International
Rd, Garland, TX
972 -276 -3500
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The Dallas Morning News
PUBLIC SALE NOTICE
THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE ARE LOCATED AT THE IMPOUND LOT
OF TODD'S TOWING, LOCATED AT 2940 RUGER DRIVE, ROYSE
CITY, TX 75189, 972- 636 -8722; AND WILL BE SOLD ON FRIDAY,
JANUARY 9, 2009, 9:00 AM AT TEXAS MOTOR AUCTION, 8825
S. CENTRAL, DALLAS, TX, 972 -636 -0033.
8 YEAR MAKE MODEL VIN* LPI#/STATE
1. 96 GMC PU 1GTGC24R9TZ545074 62K -RR8TX
2. 00 FORD TAURUS 1FAFP552XYA224806 519-XGY
3. 90 GEO METRO • 1Y15K5409L21364727 NONE
4. 98 LEXUS ES300 JT8BF28G3W0135601 NONE
5. 90 ACURA INTREGA JHDA9455LS3057455 707 -NJG TX
6. 95 DODGE DAKOTA 1B7GL23XXS350186 25S -RC4TX
7. 99 MERCURY COUGAR 1ZWFT6038X5618445 581 -XMZ TX
8. 93 JEEP CHEROKEE 1J4FT78SXPL640428 BDY -584 TX
9. 97 OLDS 1G3HY52K7V4840493 620 -GWW TX
10. 73 FORD GR TORINA 3A31F248827 PMH -119 TX
11.00 FORD AEROSTAR 2FMZA5148YBC7344 NONE
12.02 MITS GALANT 4A3AA46G22E137876 T11- CWY.TX
Sample Sale!
Childrens Toddler
Womens Clothes
Purses & Shoes Top
Brands Smocked Easter
Dresses etc. Below whole-
sale prices 7791 Sunflower
Way Frisco 75034 Fri 1/16
9-1 & Sun 1/18 12-4
LEGAL BIDS
& NOTICES
Bankruptcy, Court Sales
Bids and Proposals
Legal Notices
Notice of Public Hearing
At 6:30 pm, Wednesday, January 21, 2009,: a
public hearing will be held before the Building
and Standards Commission of the City of Rich-
ardson at 411 W. Arapaho Road, Richardson,
Texas 75080. Notice is hereby given to all record
owners, mortgagees and lien holders that the
City of Richardson's chief building official, or
designee, has determined that the property lo-
cated at 327 Le Salle Drive, Richardson, Texas
75081, to include all buildings and structures, is
an urban nuisance. At said hearing, the chief
building official, or designee, will present evi-
dence that the buildings and structures located
at 327 La Salle Drive are substandard and re-
quest the repair of said buildings and structures
to come into compliance with the City of Rich -
ardson's Code of Ordinances. The property is
deemed an urban nuisance and in violation of
the following City of Richardson Code of Ordi-
nances: Sec 6 -366 (1); Sec 6 -367 (1), (18), (20),
(22), (23), (25), (28), (29), (33), (34), (37); Sec 6 -368
(7), (16); Sec 13 -141 (a); Sec 13 -147 (a); Sec 13-
162 (b); Sec 14 -10 (2); Sec 14- 117.1 (a) (c) (f);
IBC, Sec 1203.3.1 & 1026 -1.
CPN 5763 PUB 01/08/2009
P.O. #1233 -4765
CITY OF DALLAS
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be re-
ceived in the Office of
Purchasing Agent of the
City of Dallas, 1500 Marilla
St., RM 3FN, Dallas, TX
75201, ph# 214/670-3326 until
2:00 P.M. on WEDNES-
DAY. All bids will be ub-
licly opened at 2:00 P.M
on THURSDAY in the Ex-
press Business Center, RM
L2ES at City Hall. Bids ti-
tles and dates of public
opening ore listed below.
Bid Packets may be ob-
tained by downloading
from our website,
www.bids.
dallascityhall.org
Micro & Slurry Seal, Com-
modity Code- 74584
(BA0919 -Due on 01/28/09,
Opens 01/29/09)
Infant Care Produ , Com-
modity Code- 63752
(BA0920 -Due on '1/28/09,
Opens 01/29/09)
Window Glass C modify
Code- 92846 (B : 1905 -Due
on 01/280, Open 01/29/09)
Citywide Security - ervices,
Commodity Co. 99046
(880906 -Due on '1/28/09,
Opens 01/291!09)
Facilities Waste C. ectlon
Service Dumpsters Com-
modify Code- 71
(BD0906 -Due on 01/2• r9,
Opens 01/29/09)
Oil Absorbent Pad Rental
Commodity Code- 92606
(BD0907 -Due on 01/28/09,
Opens 01/29/09)
Grounds, Turf CCS, Com-
modity Code- 57894
(BL0906 -Due on 01/21/09,
Opens 01/22/09)
Purchase of Submersible
Pumps Commodity Code -
72064 (BM0914 -Due on 02/04/
09, Opens 02/05/09)
Automotive Fleet Pur-
chase Commodity Code -
07000
chase, on 02/04/
09, Opens 02/05/09)
Heavy Fleet Purchase
Commodity Code- 76006
(BP0911 -Due on 02/04/09,
Opens 02/05/09)
Target Exit Device Com-
modity Code - 1 34024
(BR0907 -Due on 01/21/09,
Opens /22
recelvea 01 i r e urrtce or
Purchasing Agent of the
City of Dallas, 1500 Marilla
St., RM 3FN, Dallas, TX
75201, ph# 214/670 -3326 until
2:00 P.M. on WEDNES-
DAY. Names of companies
will be read aloud at 2:00
P.M., op THURSDAY.. _,e-
NOTICE TO PHYSICIANS AND PROVIDERS
Aetna Life Insurance Co., Aetna Health Inc.
and Aetna Dental Inc. and their affiliates
will accept written applications for partici-
pation in their PPO, POS, HMO and DMO
networks during the period of December 1,
2009 through December 21, 2009. Physi-
cians and providers Including advanced
practice nurses and physician assistants,
who wish to contract with us, must apply
during this period and applications must be
received no later than December 21, 2009.
Medical network Inquiries should be sent to:
Aetna Life Insurance Co. and Aetna Health
Inc., P.O. Box 589440, Dallas, TX 75388-
9440, Attention: 2009 Provider Enrollment.
Send Dental network inquiries to: Aetna
Dental Management, P.O. Box 3238, Sugar
Land, TX 77487. Attention: 2009 Provider
Enrollment.
Public Hearing Notice
Carrollton - Farmers Branch ISD
The Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD School Board
will hold a public hearing on two identical grant
proposals, one each from Ranchview High School
and Barbara Bush Middle School to the Coppell
Education Development Corporation (CEDC) dur-
ing its meeting on January 15, at 7 p.m. in the
Board Room, Administration Building, 1445 N.
Perry Road, Carrollton.
The grant proposals: Language Learning Labs
can be viewed at the C -FB Administration Bldg.
Mon -Thurs 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or on the website,
www.cfbisd.edu.
Notice to Dentists and Dental Providers
Concordia Dental Plans of Texas, 1
Attenti. - •fessional Relations/Recr ' nt
8214 Westche
Dallas, TX 75225
Type of Service: Prepaid Dental Insurance
Dentists may make application to be
participating providers at this time.
Request For Bids
The Brazos River Authori-
ty (the Authority) will re-
ceive sealed Request for
Bids, RFB No. 09 -04 -391 in
the office of Administra-
tive Services, 4600 Cobbs
Drive Waco Texas 76710
until 1 3:00 PN, Wednesday,
April 8, 2009 for the Pur-
chase of. Property at Pos-
sum Kingdom Lake. Bids
must be submitted and re-
thority owns approximate -
ly 14,000 acres at Possum
Kingdom Lake in Palo
Pinto, Stephens, Young,
and Jack Counties, in the
State of Texas above the
1000' contour line, which is
the line running along the
Notice:
Legal
This is to give notice of
intent to introduce in the
81st Texas Legislature,
Regular Session, a bill re-
lating to the creation of
the Pralrielands Ground-
water Conservation Dis-
trict, or a groundwater
conservation district of an-
other name, which will en-
compass all or parts of
some or all of the financing the
Legisla-
ture may confer.
Notice to
Physicians and