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CISD Grant No. 2006-L01STATE 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 "), Coppell Education Development Corporation ( "CEDC ") and the Coppell Independent School District (the "CISD "), 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 CISD has submitted a grant application No. 2006 -LO1 to provide funding for quality library print collections, audio visual materials, and online periodical databases (the PROJECT), to serve students residing in Coppell at thirteen (13) campuses in the CISD; and WHEREAS, the CISD has developed the PROJECT using the Crew Method of expanded guidelines for collection evaluation and weeding, and increased collaboration among students, teachers, and librarians; and WHEREAS, the PROJECT will allow CISD libraries to impact the literacy level of every student by providing additional and meaningfully selected print resources, audio visual materials, and online periodical databases; and WHEREAS, CISD is in need of funding quality library print collections, audio visual materials, and online periodical databases and seeks the assistance of the CEDC for such assistance; and WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that making an education development grant to the CISD in accordance with this Agreement will further the objectives of the CITY, will benefit the CITY and CITY'S inhabitants and will promote literacy 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: COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. Subject to availability of funds collected from the 379A sales tax, the CITY agrees to provide the CISD an education development grant (the "GRANT ") in an amount of One Hundred Twenty -six Thousand Dollars and no cents ($126,000.00). 2. CISD agrees to utilize the GRANT to fund quality library print collections, audio visual materials, and online periodical databases to serve students residing in Coppell at thirteen (13) campuses in the CISD. 3. CITY agrees to provide the GRANT of One Hundred Twenty -six Thousand Dollars and no cents ($126,000.00) subject to availability of funds payable on a quarterly basis with the first payment to be made on or before August 15, 2006. 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 November 15, 2006 the CISD shall submit a detailed list of expenditures for this GRANT to the CEDC. The detailed list of expenditures shall include all purchase orders and other financial documents, which address the GRANT expenditures by category as approved by the CEDC, and reflected in Item 3 of this AGREEMENT. CISD shall also provide documentation related to the number of students served, grade level served, as well as any other information that reflects the success of the Library Print Collection Program. 5. In the event the CISD breaches any of the terms of this AGREEMENT or fails to use the GRANT for the purposes set forth herein, then the CISD, 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 CISD 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 CISD of any obligations under this AGREEMENT, the CITY shall notify the CISD in writing, who shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of the notice in which to cure such default. If CISD 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 CISD. 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 CISD, 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. CISD 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 COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 2 fees, of any nature whatsoever arising out of the CISD'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. 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 I day of EXECUTED this COPPELL ED B COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 3 CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS Bv. ATTEST: By: Antonio Al emus, PRESIDENT 255 Parkway Boulevard P.O. Box 9478 Coppell, Texas 75019 , 2006. JIM WI A Y MANAGER 255 P. f' =' ay Boulevard P.O.x 9478 Co I ell, Texas 75019 ay of tic,- ;-- -_ -___ 2006. ON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS My Commission Expires: / ATTEST: Bv. SIGNED this 2 G day of ` aA , 2006. COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT B ATTEST: This instrument was acknowledged before me on the � day of 2006, by Jim Witt, City Manager of the City of Coppell, Texas, a Texas municipality, • 1 Behalf of said municipality. COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 4 URNER, SUPERINTENDENT Coppell Independent School District 200 S. Denton Road Coppell, Texas 75019 By: CITY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT `.l+,p. B ° • 1 '1/;Z•, , Notary Public, State of Texas .4 ,, c ' .. *P . • r e r .sir ' z _� � in T. '• • � 1rEo � 5 : • • ' Ex� Co 181111 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS My Commission expires: COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 5 COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of 2006, by Antonio Altemus, President of Coppell Education Development Corpora on, on behalf of said corporation. Notary Public, State of Tex. This instrument was acknowledged before me on the d 4 day of , 2006, by Dr. Jeff Turner, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District, on bealf of said district. d �Nn lq ` 4 t ; ,e,� D. KAY RYON • '� Notary Public, State of Texas ,�.. �� • :.,r My Commission Expires May 17, 2009 Coppell Education Development Corporation Grant Application Project Title: Principal Applicant: Title of Principal Applicant: ISD Represented in Application: Coppell ISD Project Period (Start & Finish of Entire Project): 9/1/2006 — 4/1/2007 Total Amount Requested: $126,000.00 Printed Names & Titles of Grant Author(s) & Approvers, Signatures & Dates: P + - 2 r 7 0- incipal Applicant Lynette Fortson Mockingbird Librarian Team Member Michael Cooke Coppell High School Librarian Vi t eam Member Virginia Greene Middle School East Librarian 1 Ott t 1. t - � r Director of Studei't Services Dr. Paul Lupia District Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Turner ** School Board President Kathie Gautille ** Signifies approval by the School Board of Trustees CISD Library Grant 2006 Lynette Fortson Mockingbird Elementary School Librarian Signature \NN Signature Signature iti/7/0 Date (1.1 Date X171oh Date e6 Date Date Application for The City of Coppell Educational Development Corporation Grant Assistance 2006 — 2007 April 6, 2006 Coppell Independent School District 200 S. Denton Tap Road Coppell, TX 75019 CISD Library Grant 2006 - Page 2 Section I: Abstract of Project /Activity The Coppell ISD libraries request $126,000.00 under the literacy provision of the Coppell Education Development Corporation. Funds will be used to support the Coppell ISD libraries' continued efforts to maintain an effective district library program. By having the recommended number of books, available online resources, and by providing curriculum support, the Coppell ISD libraries will further promote student learning and achievement and advance the mission of the district for all students residing in the city of Coppell and attending Coppell ISD. CISD librarians support and share the vision of School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas, 2005 as stated in the following excerpt, "Texas students will attain knowledge and skills to become accomplished readers, independent learners, critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, and informed citizens through the expertise of school librarians and the use of resources and services provided by school library programs," (Texas School Libraries Texas State Libraries & Archives Commission, 2005, p. 4). Through the assistance of the 2005- 2006 grant funds, the Coppell ISD school libraries have added approximately 5,000 titles through March 8, 2006, including award winning book titles, recreational reading material, professional material, research supportive nonfiction, databases, and audio - visual DVDs and video tapes to support the district and state curriculum. Increased focus on collaboration among teachers, technology integration specialists, students, and librarians has enabled these materials to be used effectively, and selective weeding of aging collection titles has allowed the Coppell school library collections to remain current. Since receiving three years of CEDC funding, Coppell librarians report a continuing high level of daily usage in the libraries. CISD Library Grant 2006 - Page 3 It is important to continue the momentum derived from past grant funding and build upon the last years' successes. In 2003 -2004, funds were allocated on a $15.00 per student basis, funding each school in proportion to its enrollment. In 2004 -2005, funds were allocated based on the recognition of each school library's uniqueness. Each library collection differed in quality, quantity, and age. The allocation of the 2004 -2005 grant funds provided a same basic minimum book budget for each campus, enabling individual librarians to evaluate the school's collection for specific needs and implement funds accordingly. Last year's funding also provided the addition of district -wide databases through online subscription services. The 2005 -2006 CEDC grant provided for an equitable distribution of funds to all campus libraries for print and online database resources. The proposal also included additional computer hardware to improve technology - related library services at one middle school campus. The computer hardware portion of the proposal reflected the school district's strategic plan for technology to "implement a program that measures and drives improvement of technology integration in the educational process" (Coppell Independent School District, 2005). General student achievement and student technology knowledge and skills have been positively impacted through the utilization of the acquired technology resources. This CEDC proposal for 2006 -2007 returns to a per capita distribution of funds in order to equitably address the needs of campuses for books and databases. Funding for this proposal will continue to provide quality resources in the areas of books, audio visual materials, periodicals, and databases for the general population as well as those with special needs. Programs serving special populations must provide resources for a wide range of reading levels and educational needs. With an English as a Second Language population of 534 students, our district increasingly reflects our global society. The number of students coming from homes with CISD Library Grant 2006 - Page 4 a home language different from English continues to rise. Campuses with an ESL program require additional library resources to affirm these students' backgrounds and meet their unique educational needs. For example, current books on students' native countries must be on the library shelves. Not only does this recognize their origins, it also provides cultural background information to their peers and teachers. An incoming ESL student with little or no English language background needs nonfiction reading materials in a low readability level supporting a wide range of academic curriculum. Certainly many of these children progress rapidly, but they are beginning readers when they arrive and must have beginning reader materials plus more titles across a wide range of TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) related topics in reading. Section II: Description of Proposal and Nature of Request "Research conducted for various state libraries by Ester Smith for the Texas State Library and Archives Commissions and by Keith Lance, Director of Library Research Services at Colorado State University, has shown that resources, services, and activities in school libraries positively impact student achievement as measured on standardized test scores" (Texas State Library & Archives Commission, 2005, p. 40). In light of that research, the School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas contains three tables, attached to this document as Appendix A, found on pages 49 -56, that show conclusively the impact that the school library program has on the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAKS) and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Table 1 is a list of TAKS objectives influenced by the library program; Table 2 shows the influence of the library program on the number and percentage of 'I'EKS student expectations organized by curriculum area; Table 3 shows the influence on the same student expectations but organized by grade level. Through an examination of the three tables, it is CISD Library Grant 2006 - Page 5 apparent that the school library program, when funded and staffed properly, influences student achievement and increases the literacy level of Texas school children. Objectives: With student achievement as its ultimate goal, CISD libraries will retain and expand upon the three 2004 -2006 literacy objectives -- to increase the number of items per school; to increase the collaborative use of these materials among teachers, technology integration specialists, students, and librarians; and to continue the process by which librarians assess specific needs of individual campuses based on student population, curriculum alignment, and budget history. Funding for library materials suitable for Coppell students fosters the implementation of content standards, benchmarks, rubrics, the application of higher order thinking skills, and collaborative and rich contextual learning. The promotion of literacy is the most essential element in a design of school library services to a linguistically and culturally diverse student population. Librarians are faced with the challenge of linking students from widely varying backgrounds to information sources and drawing them into patterns of regular library use. By creating a positive climate, the school library can provide English as a second language (ESL) students with a place for learning, sharing, and personal growth." (Dame, 2004) In the School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas, 2004 information literacy is one of the eight core values Texas libraries: "Texas school libraries assist students in accessing information efficiently and effectively and teach students to recognize that utilizing valid and relevant information is central to meeting the opportunities and challenges of academic success and day -to -day living" (Texas State Library & Archives Commission, 2005, p. 4). CISD Library Grant 2006 - Page 6 The mission of any Texas school library program is to ensure that students, teachers, administrators, and staff are effective users of ideas and information. The 2005 Texas State Library & Archives Commission states that Texas librarians must effectively implement all the core values of Texas school libraries: • Academic Achievement = Texas school libraries provide a quality library program that results in improved student academic achievement. • Access For All = Texas school libraries provide equitable and universal access to all members of the school learning community. • Reading = Texas school libraries encourage and engage students to read, view, and listen for understanding and enjoyment in an environment that fosters and supports a passion for reading, learning, and pursuing individual interests. • Lifelong Learning = Texas school libraries teach skills and habits of "learning how to learn" so that students become self - reliant, independent adults, and responsible, contributing citizens. • Technology = Texas school libraries embrace and implement technology and teach students to use it responsibly and effectively to help them acquire the knowledge and skills required for the 21 century. • Information Literacy = Texas school libraries assist students in accessing information efficiently and effectively and teach students to recognize that utilizing valid and relevant information is central to meeting the opportunities and challenges of academic success and day -to -day living. (p. 4) Objective 2: To increase collaborative partnering between teachers, integration specialists, and librarians. (Objective retained from 2004 -2006 grants) Activities Persons Responsible Time Line Documentation Meet with grade levels and departments to plan units /projects as needed District Librarians, teachers, & integration specialists Ongoing Class Visit Planning Form recommended Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of units /projects District Librarians, teachers, & integration specialists Following completion of units /projects Post Research Evaluation Form recommended Integrate online databases in school curriculum District Librarians, teachers, & integration specialists Ongoing Lesson Plans & library schedules Communicate successful use of CEDC grant funds. District Librarians, District Communications Ongoing, following completion of units /projects Bulletin boards, newspaper articles, e- mails, newsletters, school websites, announcements, student in -house media productions. Work closely with Curriculum Integration Specialist Integration Specialist and Librarian Ongoing Lesson Plans & library schedules Objective 1: To buy additional, current books to generate increased circulation and meaningful usage that support and enhance the CISD curriculum. (Objective retained from 2004 -2006 grants) Activities Persons Responsible Time Line Documentation Weed collection using collection analysis report and CREW manual District Librarians Spring 2006 /Ongoing List of books weeded Utilize selection aids, consideration files and state wide reading initiatives to develop book order District Librarians Spring 2006 /Ongoing Book Order Meet with administrators, teachers and students to determine book needs District Librarians Spring 2006 / Ongoing Book Order Utilize TEKS and Curriculum Alignments to determine grade level and department needs District Librarians Spring 2006 /Ongoing Book Order CISD Library Grant 2006 - Page 7 Through CEDC funding of current print resources, audio visual materials, and electronic databases, Coppell students will become effective consumers of information and possess the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly complex information society. Below is a chart detailing objectives, activities, persons responsible, time lines, and documentation to further clarify the process by which grant needs for print and electronic resources will be discerned and funds will be requested. Objective 3: To assess each school's individual needs and request additional funds based on its needs. Activities Persons Responsible Time Line Documentation Gather statistical information on each collection (age, number of volumes per resource type, number of volumes per pupil) District Librarians Fall 2006, Ongoing Monthly reports from Follett circulation system Gather anecdotal information on school curriculum and reading needs District Librarians Fall 2006, Ongoing Consideration files, potential book orders, Create a guideline to report individual school needs. Grant Committee Spring 2007, Ongoing Needs Assessment forms Evaluate the needs assessment results to create grant requests District Librarians Spring 2007, Ongoing Additional request for funds from individual schools CISD Library Grant 2006 - Page 8 Process by which 2006 -2007 funds will be allocated: Print Resources: All schools need basic funds to enable them to purchase and provide curriculum material, state and national award- winning books, and state - recommended reading lists. Each school library program will be allotted a per capita amount of $11.99 for print and audio - visual materials for expenditure according to individual campus needs. With the average price of a book at $20.52 (St. Lifer, March 2005, p.1), the sum of $115,350.00 will purchase approximately 5620 new book or audio visual titles. These school funds will purchase and maintain current, high - profile, and recommended award winning titles as well as address the campus curricular needs and those of special student populations. Online Periodical Databases: The CEDC 2006 -2007 grant funds will be used to extend our contracts of district licenses for Gale Group Online, a consortium of sixteen databases, and World Book Online which were purchased last year with CEDC grant funds. These online electronic databases assist students and CISD Library Grant 2006 - Page 9 faculty in research efforts requiring the most current, authoritative, indexed information and include current journals and newspapers (see Appendix B). Through the Gale and World Book databases, the librarians collaborate and partner with campus curriculum integration specialists and teachers to integrate these information sources into meaningful classroom instruction. Campuses may also elect additional databases via their basic funding. Completing the three objectives of this project with CEDC funding will not require additional staff nor will it require any additional software, technology updates, or curriculum packages. Section III: Detailed Budget There will be no impact on salaries or benefits if this grant is approved. All additional materials will be funded through the grant and will be accounted for each quarter. There will be no ancillary book expenses, third party contractors, travel, or professional development expenses. The $126,000.00 total figure for the request has been approximated to the nearest rounded amount. The price of the online databases is a projected figure based upon most recent information from the vendors. Please review the following chart for all requests and distribution of funds. LIBRARY CEDC GRANT Campus 2006 -2007 Population Books /AYe Group Online World Book Online Campus Total Elementary Schools Books = Population x $11.99 Gale = Population x $0.78 (max $337 for 432 or more) Austin 548 $6,569.00 $337.00 $257.00 $7,163.00 Cottonwood Creek 505 $6,054.00 $337.00 $257.00 $6,648.00 Denton Creek 505 $6,054.00 $337.00 $257.00 $6,648.00 Lakeside 509 $6,101.00 $337.00 $257.00 $6,695.00 Lee 419 $5,023.18 $326.82 $257.00 $5,607.00 Mockingbird 529 $6,340.00 $337.00 $257.00 $6,934.00 Pinkerton 346 $4,148.12 $269.88 $257.00 $4,675.00 Town Center 548 $6,569.00 $337.00 $257.00 $7,163.00 Wilson 401 $4,807.22 $312.78 $257.00 $5,377.00 Elementary Totals 4,310 $51,665.52 $2,931.48 $2,313.00 $56,910.00 Middle Schools Books = Population x $11.99 Gale = Population x $1.12 (max $878 for 784 or more) East 731 $8,764.28 $818.72 $257.00 $9,840.00 North 832 $9,974.00 $878.00 $257.00 $11,109.00 West 867 $10,394.00 $878.00 $257.00 $11,529.00 Middle School Totals 2,430 $29,132.28 $2,574.72 $771.00 $32,478.00 High School Books = Population x $11.99 Gale = Population x $1.59 (max $1,562 for 982 or more) Coppell High School 2,881 $34,542.00 $1,562.00 $508.00 $36,612.00 Category Totals 9,621 $115,339.80 $7,068.20 $3,592.00 $126,000.00 CISD Library Grant 2006 - Page 10 CISD Library Grant 2006 - Page 11 Section IV: Project Measurements and Evaluation Coppell ISD serves thirteen schools in the city of Coppell. The libraries of these schools serve 9621 students that reside in the city, Pre -K through grade 12. Students served by this project, as recorded on February 15, 2006, the official attendance verification date, are: • High School ( Grades 9 -12) 2881 • Middle School (Grades 6 -8) 2430 • Elementary School (Grades Pre K — 5) 4,310 • Total of 9,621 students The resources purchased through these grant monies will be made available to 100% of the student population attending these schools. The $126,000 print, audio visual and electronic databases requested for all the school libraries translate to $13.00 per student. Measurement: The effectiveness of this project can be qualitatively measured through monthly documentation reports which include circulation statistics and library usage information. Further quantitative measures for the effectiveness of this project will include copies of invoices submitted to the committee documenting new print acquisitions, magazine orders, online database acquisition, and AV additions to the collection. In addition, each library will prepare a monthly collection statistics report showing acquisitions and deletions. Reports will be submitted to the district supervisor and reviewed at district librarian meetings throughout the year. Evaluation: Evaluation of this project will be measured against the exemplary standard of the School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the Texas Education Commission (see Appendix A). The six major components of the Learner - Centered School Library Program (p. 5 -6) constitute the framework CISD will use as a guide to determine the project's success. While maintaining an exemplary program in all six areas is important, it is the exemplary standard of the three principles outlined below that the grant funds will impact directly. The exemplary standard is outlined in more detail on pages 13 and 15 -16 of School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas. (see Appendix A) • Standard II. Learner - Centered Program Leadership and Management CISD Library Grant 2006 - Page 12 o Principle 3. Budgets/Funding: The librarian advocates for funding and manages school library program budgets to build and maintain a program with resources and services that supports a curriculum designed to develop information- literate students who achieve success in the classroom and function effectively in the community. • Standard III. Learner- Centered Technology and Information Access o Principle 1. The library media program provides a balanced, carefully selected, and systematically organized collection of print and electronic library resources that are sufficient to meet students' needs in all subject areas and that are continuously monitored for currency and relevancy. o Principle 3. The librarian employs existing and emerging technologies to access, evaluate, and disseminate information for integration into instructional programs. (2004) Dr. Keith Curry Lance (2002), the Director of Library Research Service at Colorado State University, sums up the impact of school library programs when he states, "School libraries are a powerful force in the lives of America's children. The school library is one of the few factors whose contribution to academic achievement has been documented empirically, and it is a contribution that cannot be explained away by other powerful influences on student performance." In 2002, Dr. Keith Curry Lance also states in How School Libraries Improve Outcomes for Children: The New Mexico Study, that a strong school library program is one: • That is adequately staffed, stocked and funded CISD Library Grant 2006 - Page 13 • Whose staff are actively involved leaders in their school's teaching and learning enterprise • Whose staff have collegial, collaborative relationships with classroom teachers • That embraces networked information technology (p.VIII) The library program is successful only when its facilities, services, and resources are managed, funded and used effectively. Coppell ISD librarians respectively apply for this grant to provide students and teachers a library program that is vital to the development of literate, lifelong learners. References CISD Library Grant 2006 - Page 14 Dame, Melvina Azar. (2004). Serving linguistically and culturally diverse students: Strategies for the school librarian. Retrieved February 2, 2006 from http:// www. libraryinstruction .com/diversity.html Lance, K. C. What research tells us about the importance of school libraries. Teacher Librarian October 2002: 30. Rpt. In Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group. Coppell High School Library, Coppell, TX. 14 February 2005 http: / /web4.infotrac.galegroup. com /itw/ infomark /434/960/79810516w4/purl =rcl EAIM 0 A93450 506 &dyn =7!xrn 3 0 A93450506 ?sw aep= tic109223619 (Infotrac password — lonestar) Lance, K. C., & Rodney, M. J., & Hamilton - Pennell, C. (2002). How school libraries improve outcomes for children: The New Mexico study. Santa Fe, NM: Hi Willow Research & Publishing. St. Lifer, E. (March 2005). Book prices are up, budgets are flat. How are you positioning yourself? Retrieved February 13, 2006 from http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA507329.html Texas Education Agency. (2005). Texas STaR Chart. Retrieved February 8, 2006, from http : / /starchart.esc 12.net/ Texas State Library and Archives Commission. (2005). School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas. Retrieved January 22, 2006, from http: / /www.tsl. state. tx. us/ ld /schoollibs /standards2004.html Notice of Regular Meeting The Board of Trustees Coppell Independent School District I. CALL TO ORDER IL ROLL CALL - ESTABLISH QUORUM V. INVOCATION A. Kathie Gautille VIII. PUBLIC HEARING MINN EC1 MAY - 1 2006 CITY MANAGER CITY OF COPPELL A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Coppell Independent School District will be held April 24, 2006, beginning at 6:30 PM in the Board Room - Administration Building. 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. III. CLOSED SESSION (Texas Government Code 551.074 and 551.072) A. Personnel Employment and Resignations B. North Lake Property Purhcase C. Level III Grievance IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION VI. AWARDS A. DUKE Talent Identification Search (grand level) B. Science Fair State Qualifiers C. Destination Imagination (Wilson and Cottonwood Creek) D. DECA E. Visual Arts Scholastic Event F. State Speech VII. OPEN FORUM Announcement by the President that Individuals not listed on the agenda, but who wish to address the Board of Trustees should see the Board Assistant Secretary, Kay Ryon, to complete an information card and return the card to the Board Assistant Secretary by 7:30 p.m. 3k: A. Public Hearing with Opportunity for Public Input and Overview regarding Applications for Grants from the Coppell Education Development Corporation (CEDC) IX. DISCUSSION AND REPORT ITEMS A. Board President I. National School Board Association II. Summer Leadership Institute III. Special Education Parent Information Network B. Board Members I. Scott Orr a. National School Board Association b. Meetings with Legislators II. Cindy Warner - City Summit III. Susie Kemp - Strategic Planning C. Superintendent I. Legislative Update II. No Child Left Behind III. Retention of Staff IV. Career and Technology Education V. Presentation on Response to Intervention by Alan Coulter X. ACTION ITEMS A. CONSENT I. Approve Minutes of the March 27, 2006 and April 10, 2006 Meetings II. Approve 2005 -2006 Budget Amendments III. Approve Financial Report for March 2006 IV. Approve Investment Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2006 V. Approve Sysco, Otis Spunkrneyer, and McKee Foods as the Providers of Grocery and Non -Food Items for the Child Nutrition's Prospering Pals Purchasing Cooperative for the 2006 -2007 School Year VI. Repeal of all Previously Adopted Policies and Adoption of (LOCAL) Policies as Prepared by TASB Policy Service. VII. Approve the CISD Library Program Grant to the Coppell Education Development Corporation VIII. Approve the Coppell ISD Language Lab Updates Grant to the Coppell Education Development Corporation B. Consider Approval of Health Curriculum in Human Sexuality Instruction C. Consider Adoption of Recommendations from the Strategic Plan Update D. Consider Approval of Early Release /Staff Development Days for the 2006 -2007 School Year XI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION XII. ADJOURNMENT tl- lSfG'+ii185 "'.r'ni ' #.- SS{ngq •. .. .. '..:� •• .;.. .,. ,: :i.,•: ' �FiZ^'E:h�YR. .. '". ' k73NPFl �`' 3Fx' SA:: S/ F3}+ R' S' 7. 4'> R3a' s3etT :#fi'+.�'i.;^,5.'d�43Y9a'.m' awl- ?ksT' 31fb7d 9.' �; 4" �" 4.:_ n.' �t .'51.:3R3n'A2C1Kb�3+23i.8Y3c- -.: 4::.. ?L:`Ya4:s::,A I 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. E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Political/Campaign Signs on School Property The notice for this meeting was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on 30 Fri . I? 2" , at Wednesday April 12, 2006 The Leader, The Colony Courier - Leader, Coppell Gazette, Carrollton Leader - Page CLS4 Notice of Public Hearing The Coppell Independent School District is holding a public hearing regarding appli- cations for grants from the Coppell Educa- tion Development Corporation on April 24, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Coppell Indepen- dent School District Administration Offices located at 200 South Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Texas. Any citizen interested in obtaining or reviewing copies `of the grant applications prior to the meeting may do so at 200 South Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Texas from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Page CLS4 - The Leader, The Colony Courier- Leader, Coppell Gazette, Carrollton Leader - Wednesday, April 19, 2006 Notice of Public Hearing The Coppell Independent School District is holding a public hearing regarding appli- cations for grants from the Coppell Educa- tion Development Corporation on April 24, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Coppell Indepen- dent School District Administration Offices located at 200 South Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Texas. Any citizen interested in obtaining or reviewing copies of the grant applications prior to the meeting may do so at 200 South Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Texas from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.