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CFBISD Grant No. 2007-T05
STATE 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. 2007 -T05 to provide funding for salary and benefits for a half -time instructional technology support person, and substitutes for 27 days of technology staff development at Riverchase Elementary School in Coppell (the PROJECT); and WHEREAS, the CFBISD serves 515 students from the CITY, and has developed the PROJECT in order to raise the technology levels of all the students; and WHEREAS, CFBISD is in need of funding the half -time instructional technology support person and seeks the assistance of the CEDC for such assistance; 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, and will promote career technology in the CITY. 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 exceed Fifty -four Thousand Five Hundred Twenty -five Dollars and no cents ($54,525.00). COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 1 2. CFBISD agrees to utilize the GRANT to fund a half -time instructional technology support person and substitutes for 27 days of technology staff development at Riverchase Elementary School in Coppell. 3. CITY agrees to provide the GRANT of Fifty -four Thousand Five Hundred Twenty -five Dollars and no cents ($54,525.00) funds payable on a quarterly basis with the first payment to be made in November 2007. 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 February 1, 2008 the CFBISD shall submit personnel costs for this GRANT to the CEDC. The detailed expenditures shall include, but not be limited to, salaries, 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. 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. COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 2 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 EXECUTED this By: By: day of 0j! COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 3 (9-eViLet.„ CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS ATTEST: T, CITY MANAGER 5 Parkway Boulevard P.O. Box 9478 Coppell, Texas 75019 , 2007. , 2007. COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION By: ATTEST: ANTONIO ALTEMUS, PRESIDENT 255 Parkway Boulevard P.O. Box 9478 Coppell, Texas 75019 SIGNED this [el day of 00 , 2007. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS My Commission Expires: CARROLLTON - FARMERS BRANCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT By: 1) 1) . ANNETTE GRIFFIN, SUPERINT A T Carrollton- Farmers Branch Independen School District 1445 North Perry Road Carrollton, Texas 75006 ATTEST: CITY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT ovelturso " % s\ >,..... 0.''' t v..40 1 A / 4 /*/**. b t ' s .9 i# Z . 's . M -a /` " : Z 7 ) , co :fib ,F O °• i 00 �prres .. ` � ,,1 . 0 6 - 10 t ��° COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 4 By: &k/i 41'iJ\ Notary Public, State of Texas This instrument was acknowledged before me on the ,'day of , 2007, by Jim Witt, City Manager of the City of Coppell, Texas, a Texas municipality, on behalf of said municipality. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS This instrument was acknowledged before me on the JO day of 2007, by Antonio Altemus, President of the Coppell Education Development Corporation, on behalf of said corporation. My Commission expires: COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION `% ,111111 /, ,s�c� 39 /L / 7i .., • Q- • � LLI ti \ �� • '• s TATE ° • • Notary Public, State of Te CARROLLTON/FARMERS BRANCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT This instrument was acknowledged before me on the f O day of de; 2007, by Dr. Annette Griffin, Superintendent of Carrollton/Farmers Branch Independent School District, on behalf of said district. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS :4),/ �°" SHARON A. SCRIVNER 1 l . Notary Public STATE OF TEXAS . t 9 / Commission Expires 06/04/09 My Commiss of n expo' er'`' °°""'°'~ COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 5 Notary Public, State of Texas Project Title: Principal Applicant: Title of Principal Applicant: ISD Represented in Application: Project Period: Total Amount Requested: Printed Names & Titles of Grant Approvers; Signatures; and Dates Holly Barber, Principal Principal Applicant Title (Required) Soheila Danz, Parent Team Member Title (Optional) Shashawn Campbell, CIC Team Member Title (Optional) Holly Barber Principal of School (Optional) Annette Griffin District Superintendent (Required) John Tepper **School Board President (Required) 7/9/07 10:33 AM Coppell Education Development Corporation Grant Application Instructional Technology Support Holly Barber Principal Carrollton - Farmers Branch August 2007 — May 2008 $54,525 Sign Signature **Signifies approval by the School Board of Trustees 6Ale.-t 7/7/ 7 Date r7 / 51 7 Date qlt Date 7/?/e7 Date ' % `i Date 1 1. Abstract of Program /Activity Abstract, not to exceed 300 words, indicating the program/activities to be undertaken with grant funds and a timeline for such program/activities. Please refer to "Guidelines for Required Sections" in the CEDC Grant Application Overview for further details on completing this section. Budget cuts in Carrollton - Farmers Branch Independent School District have eliminated the campus -based assignment of Instructional Technology Specialists. Reinstating site support would permit proactive staff development and provide modeling the incorporation of technology into regular classroom teaching. Riverchase needs specialist support to take advantage of the resources on the campus. Bond funds may not be used for personnel and the annual, discretionary, school budget is not sufficient to hire a technology support specialist. The funding approved by the CEDC would be used to hire a half -time, instructional technology support person for one school year (August 2007 through May 2008). The cost would be $40,125 for salary and benefits. An additional $2,700 is requested to provide substitutes for 27 days of technology staff development. This training would be provided by the Riverchase Instructional Technology Specialist and/or additional district personnel. An additional $11,700 is requested for the purchase and installation of six interactive whiteboards, one per grade level K -5. The Instructional Technology Specialist would support the acquisition of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for all students in pre - kindergarten through fifth grade through the use of technology. Specific responsibilities would be: 1. Monitor and assist classroom teachers in their use of technology to introduce /reinforce curriculum. 2. Model lessons for teachers in classrooms using technology. 7/9/07 10:33 AM 2 3. Monitor central computer lab, overseeing flexible sign -up to insure maximum use of lab by all grades. 4. Provide staff development for teachers. 5. Work cooperatively with teachers and principal to promote the use of technology. 6. Provide recommendations for technology resources for both students and teachers. This project addresses the area of literacy because it supports instruction of TENS in the regular classroom and computer lab. It also addresses career technology because students are taught skills in keyboarding, navigating the internet to aid in problem solving, using technology to organize information and create presentations, and basic understanding of troubleshooting technology problems. 7/9/07 10:33 AM 3 IL Description of Proposal & Nature of Request Description of the purpose of and the educational need and importance for the proposed program/activities, including the relevance to one or more of the three approved funding areas: literacy, foreign language, and/or career technology for a skilled workforce. Riverchase will educate about 420 students in grades pre - kindergarten through fifth grade during the 2007 -08 school year. There are 40 full time staff members and 6 part time staff members. An inventory of technology hardware is as follows: 43 teacher /office workstations 65 student workstations with earphones 60 printers 8 scanners 20 digital cameras 3 video cameras 2 digital video cameras 2 digital projectors 21 document/digital projectors 40 presentation televisions 37 v.c.r.'s 1 interactive whiteboard in library 8 sets Student Remote Response System consisting of teacher software and 20 remote units Of the student workstations, 26 are located in a central, main lab, which is available to all classes on a flexible schedule. The remaining workstations are located in classrooms, in special education rooms, and in `activity areas' located in first through fifth grade 7/9/07 10:33 AM 4 hallways. All workstations (student and teacher) are on the wide area network and all have Internet access. Teachers and students have access to all the basic Windows programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel. To further support the curriculum, the following software programs have been purchased through district or local school funds: PAWS (touch typing, grade 2 up) Kidspiration and Inspiration (graphic organizers, writing, all grades) Leap Frog (math, lower grades) Riverdeep (math, upper grades) VITA (TEKS math and language arts, 3 grade) Lightspan (reading, grades 2 -4) I Spy (logic, problem solving, grades preK — 2) ELLIS (ESL, grades 1 -5) Millie's Math House (math, grades K — 1) Dr. Seuss series (reading, grades 1 — 2) LearningPac (reference bundle for language arts and social studies, grades K — 5) Kid Pix (graphics, all grades) Intellitools Classroom Suite (all grades) Garage Band (music, all grades) Carrollton- Farmers Branch Independent School District has made technology one of its priorities by stating: 7/9/07 10:33 AM 5 CFBISD will integrate technology into the learning environment to improve student achievement and productivity and prepare all staff and students for the 21S century. In conjunction with the district goal, the objective of this program is: To increase use of technology in classrooms to improve student success in alphabetic, numeric, and tool literacy. The proposed funding would be used to continue a project begun during the 2002- 03 school year with funding through the Coppell Education Development Corporation. For four years these funds have hired an Instructional Technology Specialist who assisted students and staff. As a result of her efforts, computer lab usage has increased 75% overall. Under her direction, all students in first grade through fifth grade learned and practiced keyboarding skills. First graders spent 30 minutes a day for two weeks learning home row keys. All other grades spent 30 minutes a day for 6 — 8 weeks working on the PAWS keyboarding program. Other examples of projects accomplished as a result of additional technology support included: • 21 days of training for representatives from each grade level in 06 -07 • Regular meetings with grade level teams to discuss technology integration ✓ 2nd grade project in HyperStudio • Newcomer students in grades 3 -5 produced iMovies ✓ Newcomers in grades 1 -2 used Kidspiration to organize information on animals • Kindergarten reinforced beginning sounds by doing alphabet book in KidPix and turned it into a slide show presentation 7/9/07 10:33 AM 6 ✓ Teachers had staff development session on Kidspiration, Inspiration, podcasting, using iPod Shuffles for instruction, updating web pages, and using hardware such as remote response systems. ✓ Art students created and produced game boards in the computer lab. ✓ Music students composed music using Garage Band. A survey of teachers indicates they have improved their skills and confidence and have increased the use of technology in classroom instruction by 70% since 2002 -03. While these results are gratifying, there still exists a continuing need for instructional technology support. New staff members and new students will need to be brought up to standard. And, without a skilled person available to troubleshoot as problems and questions arise, opportunities will be lost, frustrations with technology will mount, and ground will be lost. In addition, as a result of district bond money, Riverchase will be receiving carts of wireless hardware (laptops) to replace outdated student workstations that have already been removed from campus. The presence of an instructional technology specialist will greatly improve the benefits of this opportunity. This CEDC grant connects to both career technology and literacy, whether you use the traditional definition of literacy (reading and mathematics) or an expanded view. The expanded definition of literacy was the focus of the October 1998 issue of "Educational Leadership ". One author suggested the 38 types of literacy could be considered as three broad categories: (1) traditional text - based, or alphabetic, literacy, (2) representational literacy, and (3) tool literacy. (Tyner, 1998) Tool literacy is defined as the knowledge of how to use hardware, software, and Internet connections to gather, 7/9/07 10:33 AM 7 read, interpret, evaluate, critique, and use information. (Rafferty, 1998) But the benefits of technology are not limited to the development of tool literacy. Technology can also be used to support the ongoing development of the more traditional, critical reading and numerical literacy skills. (Rafferty, 1998) The world is rapidly changing. Information is increasing exponentially. Learners of the present and future must discern the fastest, most credible sources and become skilled at organizing and evaluating collected data. The efficient use of technology will meet this need. "Future generations will value the ability to use information technology as highly as we value the abilities to read and write today." (Walker, 1998) In addition, competence in the use of technology will create a skilled workforce. "Statistical, computer, interpretive, and technical communication skills are the staples of modern business." (Steen, 1998) In February 1999, integrating technology into the curriculum was the focus of "Educational Leadership ". An article in the journal recounted the transformation of an elementary school when technology was incorporated into everyday learning. The authors cited significantly improved test scores (implying a higher level of literacy). Specifically, students used technology to produce consistently higher quality writing. Technology- assisted reading diagnosis and instruction led to appreciably higher reading scores for all students, but especially for those with low reading ability. (Conyers, 1999) Our school district has also acknowledged the importance of technology by specifying one of its goals as the integration of technology (see page 5). The state of Texas has acknowledged the importance of technology by specifying state curriculum objectives, which must be met at each grade level. It is essential to note that our district 7/9/07 10:33 AM 8 has integrated these objectives into other subject areas, underscoring the need for technology to support learning throughout the curriculum, thereby supporting literacy. The presence of technology in a building does not guarantee its appropriate implementation, however. Students need to be instructed in the use of these tools. But who will instruct the teachers? A pair of researchers determined that between one -third and two - thirds of all teachers do not take full advantage of the computers available to them for instruction because they do not feel confident of their own abilities. (Rosen, 1995) Training for staff as well as students is a critical aspect of this grant. If teachers' levels of ability and confidence are raised, then the benefits for students will last long after the next school year. Release time is also needed to provide staff development for teachers to learn how to seamlessly incorporate technology into daily lessons. The instructional technologist works on a flexible schedule. Her responsibilities include scheduling classes (all classes K -5) into the computer lab on an as needed basis, coordinating the district required trainings such as keyboarding for grades 2 -5, and assisting classroom teachers in instructional design and delivery. This assistance can occur in the computer lab or in the classroom where additional computer stations and other technology is used. Maintaining an accurate inventory of technology software and hardware is also her responsibility as well as seeing that current equipment is used as efficiently as possible. As school budgets become smaller each year, it is even more critical that we learn how to creatively reconfigure and maintain our current resources for future use. If the technology specialist is not present, the responsibilities listed above must still be accomplished. The tasks would fall upon the classroom teacher, librarian, and/or 7/9/07 10:33 AM 9 school office staff. All of these people currently wear multiple hats. Time does not exist to fulfill the technologist's role in addition to other roles. The result would be a significant decline in the current standards and regression in use of technology by students and teachers. Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD has been investigating the instructional use of interactive whiteboards for over five years. The boards are versatile and can switch between programs and functions. They are highly motivating for students, matching the intrigue of their video games and encouraging them to harness technology for education. Late last spring, Riverchase was given one for use in the library. Approval of this grant request would provide one board for each grade level K -5. The board would be shared among the teachers on the grade level. Project Needs This grant request is for a half time personnel unit for the 2007 -08 school year. The person would be on campus for two and a half days per week. Her responsibilities have been previously outlined. Additional funds are requested to provide substitutes so classroom teachers can receive staff development in instructional technology. Each classroom teacher would have the equivalent of one day of training during the year, totaling 27 substitute days. Further, this grant would provide the purchase and installation of six interactive whiteboards for classroom instructional use. This project does not depend upon any other funding sources. Projected number of students served: PreK 20 7/9/07 10:33 AM 10 References K 70 1 65 2 75 3 70 4 60 5 60 Conyers, J. G., Kappel, T., and Rooney, J. (1999) How Technology Can Transform a School. Educational Leadership, 56(5). Rafferty, C. D. (1998) Literacy in the Information Age. Educational Leadership, 57(2). Rosen, L.D., and Weil, M. M. (1995). Computer availability, computer experience, and technophobia among public school teachers. Computers in Human Behavior, 11. Steen, L. A. (1998) Numeracy: The Literacy for a Data - Drenched Society. Educational Leadership, 57(2). Tyner, K. (1998). Literacy in a digital world: Teaching and learning in the age of information. Mahway, NJ: Erlbaum. Walker, D. (1998) Technology and Literacy: Raising the Bar. Educational Leadership, 57(2). 7/9/07 10:33 AM 11 III. Detailed Budget Outline proposed expenditures for resources and personnel requested in the proposal. Actual costs are not to exceed this estimate. Budgets should account for current/future price fluctuations as well as salary/benefits increases. The total cost of this proposal is $54,525. This is broken down as follows: • $40,125 for the salary of a half time, instructional technology specialist for the 2007 -08 school year • $2,700 for twenty -one substitute days (one day for each full time classroom teacher) • $11,700 for six interactive whiteboards o $1,500 per board including shipping o $450 per board for stand, set -up, and installation o $1,950 total cost for each board with stand, set -up, and installation This is a fixed sum and there is no additional funding source. 7/9/07 10:33 AM 12 IV. Project Measurements and Evaluation This section should include a detailed description of expected outcomes, numbers of students served and measures to be applied to determine overall project effectiveness. All students in grades PreK -5 will be served. The school district predicts Riverchase Elementary to have 420 students during the 2007 -08 school year. The per pupil cost for $54,525 would, therefore, be $129.82. The project will be evaluated based on: • Staff surveys (both quantitative and qualitative data) • Use of computer lab (quantitative) • Maintenance of current equipment (quantitative) • Student TAKS scores (quantitative) • Examples of student work produced with the assistance of technology The project will be deemed successful if: • Staff surveys show- • increased level of teacher confidence in the use of technology • increased level of teacher knowledge in software • increased use of technology to support classroom instruction • increased number of hours students are engaged in use of technology • Use of computer lab by classes continues to increase • Current hardware and software inventory is maintained 7/9/07 10:33 AM 13 • Student TAKS scores continue to increase, esp. for subpopulations and the percentage of students reaching commended status • Teachers' lesson plans include the regular use of technology. See Implementation Schedule on following page. 71910710:33 AM 14 Strategy Person Responsible Timeline Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation Orientation/training of ITS H. Barber, current ITS staff August 2007 — May 2008 Log of training schedule Log of training schedule Staff assessment on knowledge of/use of/comfort level re: technology (Appendix A) H. Barber /ITS August 2007 Preassessment results Preassessment results Make full use of main lab through use of flexible scheduling ITS Weekly Weekly lab schedule from year Percentage of time lab was in use over year; TAKS scores Schedule required student trainings, i.e. keyboarding ITS September 2007- March 2008 Log of training schedule Log of training schedule; results of students' assessments Staff development for teaching staff ITS August 2007- May 2008 Training dates /topics /sign -in sheets TAKS scores /Lesson plans Model technology integration in classrooms ITS /H. Barber August 2007- May 2008 Dates /location/curriculum Walk - throughs TAKS scores /Lesson plans PDAS Evaluations Monitor teachers' lesson plans for inclusion of technology H. Barber Weekly Lesson plans Student products Meet with grade level teachers to discuss concerns ITS Minimum of once a month Log of meeting dates /topics discussed Teacher responses on post evaluation Oversee benchmark testing H. Barber, ITS Sept. 2007 - Apr. 2008 Log of classes /dates of assessment TAKS scores Maintain software and hardware inventory ITS August 2007, May 2008 Inventory list Maintenance of all current equipment Staff post- assessment on knowledge of/use of/comfort level re: technology H. Barber, ITS May 2008 Post - assessment results Post - assessment results Implementation Schedule and Evaluation 7/9/07 10:33 AM 15 APPENDIX A Riverchase Staff Survey Technology Pre /Post Assessment 1. Approximately how many hours a week did you take your class to the main computer lab this year? 0 I/2 1 2 3 2. Below is a list of technology hardware items available for classroom instruction. Indicate in the blank the number of times each item has been used by you as the instructor during the year. i.e. 3 Television This would mean you had used the t.v. on three separate occasions to support classroom instruction during the course of the school year. televison digital projector scanner v.c.r. computer student remote response system digital camera printer video camera 3. List ways you have used technology to support the educational process during non - instructional times (i.e. develop lesson plans, record keeping). Use back if necessary. 4. Use the following scale to indicate your degree of knowledge and comfort level in using the software programs listed: 0 = No knowledge 1 = Awareness only 2 = Some knowledge, very limited use 3 = Moderate degree of knowledge, have used several times 4 = Extremely comfortable, used extensively PAWS Kidspiration! Inspiration Intellitools Riverdeep VITA Lightspan I Spy Millie's Math House Dr. Seuss reading c.d.'s ELLIS Word PowerPoint Access Excel 5. Indicate the approximate number of hours each month the average student in your class used each of the following technology items for guided or independent learning: televison digital projector Shuffles v.c.r. computer scanner digital camera printer video camera Name Grade Date 7/9/07 10:33 AM 16 Agenda of Regular Meeting August 23, 2007 The Board of Trustees Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD Carrollton • Farmers Branch Independent School District A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Carrollton-Fanners Branch ISD will be held August 23, 2007, 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. I. Board Organization and Operation A. Welcome and Recognition of Special Guests 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 Employee Request for Temporary Disability Leave - Action 4. Consider Adoption of Board Policy FNA(Local) - Action 5. Consider Approval of Out of State Travel Request for Newman Smith High School International Business Academy's Junior Class Trip to New York City, October 3 -7, 2007 27. Consider Approval of Purchase of Rourke Classrooms Focus on Fluency Blue, Bronze and Silver Version - Action 28. Consider Approval of Minutes of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Held August 9, 2007 - Action E. Election of Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction - Action F. Public Hearing to Review and Consider Approval of Coppell Education Development Corporation Grant Application for Instructional Technology Support and Improving Literacy Pre K -5 - Action G. Public Meeting to Discuss 2007 -2008 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate - Action H. Consider all Matters Related to the 2007 -2008 Budget Including Adoption of the Budget - Action I. Consider All Matters Concerning the Adoption of Proposed Tax Rate for 2007 - 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 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. Consider All Matters Related to Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property - Action B. Superintendent Evaluation C. Consider Approval of One Year Extension of Superintendent's Contract Effective 2009 -2010 VIII. Reconvene Public Meeting to Vote on Matters Considered in Closed Meeting IX. 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The grant proposals, "In- structional Technology Support" and "Improving Literacy Pre-k-5," can be viewed at the C-FB ISD Administration Bldg. Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or on the website, www.cfbisd.edu. blight ems Add a Grey Screen! Call (214) 745-8123 Irving - An updated free 16 page report has recently been released. This report reveals research studies surgeons don't want you to know about, and why cold laser therapy has knee pain sufferers jumping for joy. Discover how the hottest weapon against knee pain is FDA cleared, has no documented side effects and has saved thousands from surgery. If you suffer from knee pain, no matter how bad or even if you've had surgery, you need this free report. For your free copy of this updated report call 1 (toll-free 24 hour recorded message) or visit www.kneepainreport.com O aks Bold Boxes $14.99 sale $9.99 each _ insnegor at the time he said.. 11 am - 4pm Petsmart 2964 W. 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Prices and product availability subject to change. 07-360 8/07 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Before me, a Notary Public in and for Dallas County, this day personally appeared Lynda Black, Legal Advertising Representative for the DALLAS MORNING NEWS being duly sworn by oath, states the attached advertisement of: Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD as published in The Dallas Morning News — Metro West Edition on: August 18, 2007 Sworn to and subscribed before me this August 21, 2007, A.D Page 10B Saturday, August 18, 2007 W Targeting human and other costs of recidivism T exas Democrats and Re- publicans found common ground on one significant issue during the last legislative ses- sion: how to improve the state's criminal justice system. Enough of them agreed that the state can't continue walking the path it's been on, especially when it's facing the possibility of building eight prisons at a cost of $250 million by 2011. Lawmakers ended up passing legislation this session to ease • overcrowding, reduce probation for nonviolent /nonsexual offend- ers and fund rehabilitation pro- grams for substance abusers. Criminal justice reform advo- cates are praising the reforms, even though they believe much more needs to be done. "These are `smart on crime' pol- icies — not `tough on crime' poli- Official suggests ways to pay for added Irving: City manager's .71.1111Qa 11�..Cl.l.1b Jgt . Dlan 'We want to make sure they have a smooth transition," board trustee Scott Orr said. 'We want to make sure it's a great year for them." Parents say they also want to move forward and appreciate the board's efforts. But they remain skeptical about whether closing Lee is really in the district's best in- terest. They question whether en- rollment of elementary age stu- dents is really on the decline and wonder how much money the dis- trict will save — two of the factors the district cited in making its deci- sion. They also wonder what this last year at Lee will be like for stu- dents. On Monday, parents district - wide will get at least a glimpse of what's to come when the board be- gins discussing plans for redrawing school attendance boundary lines. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:45 p.m. Redistricting is one of the last items on the agenda. Mr. Orr said that district staff would begin working on a plan but that a demographer probably will be brought in to assess the district's proposal. Some parents wonder why a de- mographer or other expert wasn't hired to evaluate the district's plans to close Lee. Instead, Mr. Orr cited his own data analysis of census and anrnllmPnt nnmhPrc to MERCEDES OT.IVERA molivera@dallasnews.com cies — that will result in change," said Ana Correa, executive direc- tor of the Criminal Justice Coali- tion. "The current system is tear- ing families apart." Next week, legal minds and re- form advocates will come together in Dallas to discuss some of the new laws and form partnerships with community organizations and law enforcement agencies to help diminish the prison -to- street-to- prison cycle that has spi- IF YOU GO 1.411�Qr 1V G411 1 11,1111, w W i'k 411171/t.l X 431 apartments. He explains that par- ents with children graduating high school tend to move once their chil- dren finish school. "The No. 1 reason to move to Coppell is because of the schools," Mr. Dunn said. "There are people who like it here, and they're going to stay, but anybody new will have school -age kids." Mr. Dunn said he doesn't chide board members for doing their job but worries that they made a hasty decision. Parent Stephen Smith wonders what will happen to class sizes at the other elementary schools once students from Lee are reassigned. Mr. Orr said no class would have more than the state - imposed cap of 22 students per class in kindergar- ten through fourth grade. Fifth - grade classes can have no more than 25 students. Mr. Smith said he was con - cerned that the change would affect students' ability to learn. "There's a big difference in what raled out of control over the last 50 years. Members of the congressional Hispanic and black caucuses, along with federal, state, and local agencies, will gather Monday through Wednesdayat the Adam's Mark Hotel for the National Black -Brown Summit on Re -entry and Recidivism. Among the presenters will be U.S. Reps. Silvestre Reyes, D - Paso, and Danny K. Davis, D -Ill.; Rosa Rosales, president of the national League of United Latin American Citizens; and Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins. Information about the event can be found at www.black- brownsummit.org. "Police and probation directors say a lot of people are in a cycle and end up choosing prison over a 411,111. 2111.. 4 1114, LW1,11V ♦ ♦1 edged it could do more to notify parents and the community about school - related news. It already sends out e- newsletters and posts information on its Web site. The district is also updating its site to make it more user - friendly. Mr. Munnings, who has a fourth - grader at Lee, said he hopes the parents and district can start out on the right foot. "To bury your heads in the sand like nothing is going to happen is not a good thing," he said. "I think they [the district] have a grand op- portunity to put this all behind them." Mr. Orr said both sides have to work together to make this last year at Lee a successful one, regardless ofthe impending changes. Some of those changes involve staff. Lee has a new principal. Kristi Mikkelson replaced Karyn Brown- lee, who resigned in May to spend more time wit)). her family. A total of 11 Lee teAlers have also re- signed since May. DALLAS & AREA treatment program," said Ms. Cor- rea, an organizer of the event. "We're seeing the same people over and over again. The more prisons you're building, the less criminal activity you're really pre- venting." State Rep. Jerry Madden, R- Richardson, is chairman of the House corrections committee and has actively pursued finding alter- natives to prison and ways to re- duce recidivism. He said he's opti- mistic that the new legislation will make a difference. "I'm an engineer," he said. "I look at facts and figures. And what I saw was that we needed alterna- tives, especially for probation and parole. My mission was to not build new prisons." He helped pass a law that re- duced probation for some proper- ty crimes from 10 to five years. concerns have been and he's incor- porated them, so I fully support his initiatives and the extra personnel," Awesome '66 El as Camino: frame off restoration, too much to list. 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Jerry 214 - 277 -1895 HomeCenter Real Est Rentals Ct Equal Housing Opportunity This newspaper will not knowingly pub- lish any advertise- ment that is in vio- lation of the state and federal fair housing laws. . a.m. -8 p.n )' "` ` Lei d missi dallasnews.com That could ultimately reduce the number of people on probation to- day — about 450,000 — and also reduce the chance that they will end up back in prison. With 2.2 million inmates, Tex- as has the highest prison popula- tion in the country, by some esti- mates. And nationally, blacks and Hispanics make up about 65 per- cent of the prison population — up from 35 percent in the 1950s. And while sociologists may cite numerous factors — from poverty to increasingly severe penalties for nonviolent crimes — for this de- mographic shift, the subsequent damage to communities is easy to see. The summit will urge black and Hispanic communities to address the recidivism cycle by seriously pursuing job training and other support services, such as housing Hm- 183/Esters, C3 5bd/3ba/2cp, FP, 1 ac. gamerm/ofc. Walmart $1500 +d p. 214- 673 -4255 Real esta Sales Acreage - Out of Metroplex: East KAUFMAN OWNER FI ANCED AGENT 972 -772- -9727 Acreage - Out of 'Metroplex: West 64 acs. Young Co 89 acs. Archer Co.; Fenced, creek, trees, oaks, mesquites, food plots, pond, lots of cover, turkey, quail, deer blinds. Owner finance 817 - 204 -8250 Farms & Ranches - Out of Metroplex, Wes Stephenville, Co manche area, 113 acs, showplace, 2 homes, $965,000. 254- 842 -5180 C Z ije per$ Patting Neme and treatment for addiction. `These are very basic needs that offenders need in order to go from being a taxpayer's burden to being a taxpayer," Ms. Correa said. For example, she said, too many offenders find they can't get any kind of job that requires a li- cense, such as a beauty salon oper- ator. "The tragedy is that their kids are left behind, and the chances of their becoming responsible adults go down, too," she said. 'They're nine times more likely to end up in jail." She disputes the idea that re- forms only make life easier for of- fenders, as some critics claim. "It's not about making it easi- er," she said. "It's about making it right. And if you're seeing more people less able to support their families, we're not doing it right." police, firefighters • A consumption -based in- crime. crease for water rates, resulting in a • Four firefighters to boost $1.50 monthly increase for the staffing at a Las Colinas fire station s' J ' terd Mare, trail Apt: 2bd /1.5ba /lcp near riding or ranch $1900. airport & school, new 940367 -0849 carpet, water incl. $700. 214 - 412 -7567 F u ESTATE SALE Cantoni bdrm, Brown & Jordan, lawn furn, Viking grill, shuffleboard tbl, gl. top tbl & Ithr chrs, wood- en swing set fort, misc. (817) 581 -6461 Legal Bids & Notices ega Public Hearing Notice Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD The Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD School Board will hold a public hearing on two grant proposals from Riverchase Elemen- tary to the Coppell Edu- cation Development Cor- poration (CEDC) during its meeting on August 23, at 7 p.m. in the Board Room, Administration Building, 1445 N. Perry Road, Carrollton. The grant proposals, "In- structional Technology Support" and Improving Literacy Pre -k -5," can be viewed at the C -FB ISD Administration Bldg. Mon. - Thurs., 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or on the website, www.cfbisd.edu. 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