CISD Grant No. 2005-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. 2005 -1,01 to provide
funding for quality library print collections (the PROJECT), to serve students residing in
Coppell at thirteen (13) campuses in the CISD and five (5) computer workstations at the Coppell
Middle School North library; 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, meaningfully selected print resources; and
WHEREAS, CISD is in need of funding quality library print collections and five (5)
computer workstations, 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:
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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) subject to availability of
funds.
2. CISD agrees to utilize the GRANT to fund quality library print collections to serve
students residing in Coppell at thirteen (13) campuses in the CISD, along with five (5) computer
workstations at Coppell Middle School North.
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, 2005. 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, 2005 the CISI) shall submit a
detail 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
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such claims, suits, and causes of action, liabilities and expenses, including reasonable attorney's
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.
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CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
By:
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255 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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255 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
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Coppell Education Development Corporation
Grant Application
Project Title: CISD Library Grant 2005
Principal Applicant: Michael Cooke
Title of Principal Applicant: Coppell High School Librarian
ISD Represented in Application: Coppell ISD
Project Period (Start & Finish of Entire Project): 9/1/2005 — 4/1/2006
Total Amount Requested: $126,000.00
Printed Names & Titles of Grant Author(s) & Approvers, Signatures & Dates:
Principal Applicant
Michael Cooke
Coppell High School Librarian
Team Member
Lynette Fortson
Mockingbird Librarian
Team Member
Virginia Greene
Middle School East Librarian
Kathie Gautille
** Signifies approval by the School Board of Trustees
Signature
** School Board Preside F Signature
Ce -es Z - ZS - oS
Signature Date
Director of Student Services
Dr. Paul Lupia
District Superintendent Signature
Dr. Jeffrey Turner
Date
Date
Signature _ Date
Application for
The City of Coppell Educational Development Corporation
Grant Assistance 2005 — 2006
Coppell Independent School District
200 S. Denton Tap Road
Coppell, TX 75019
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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, 2004 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, 2004, p. 4). Through the assistance of the 2004-
2005 grant funds, the Coppell ISD school libraries have added approximately 5,000 titles
through March 15, 2005, 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 two years of CEDC funding,
Coppell librarians report a continuing high level of daily usage in the libraries.
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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 proposal provides for an equitable distribution of funds to all campus
libraries for print and online database resources. The proposal also includes a request for
additional computer hardware to improve technology- related library services at one middle
school campus. The computer hardware portion of the proposal reflects 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 will-be positively
impacted through the utilization of the requested technology resources.
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 &
CISD Library Grant 2005 4
Archives Commission, 2004, 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 TEKS 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
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 -2005 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. With regard to
this third objective, the Coppell Middle School North librarian requests differentiated funds to
address the critical shortage of computers affecting middle school student performance and
technology accessibility. Increasing technology resources in the libraries promotes information
literacy; access to the Internet; integration that fosters the implementation of content standards,
benchmarks, and rubrics; and the application of higher order thinking skills, collaborative and
rich contextual learning. In the School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas,
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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, 2004, p. 4).
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 2004 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.
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 -2005 grant)
Activities
Persons Responsible
District Librarians
Time Line
Spring 2005 /Ongoing
Documentation
List of books
weeded
Weed collection using collection
analysis report and CREW manual
Utilize selection aids, consideration
files and state wide reading initiatives
to develop book order
District Librarians
Spring 2005 /Ongoing
Book Order
Meet with administrators, teachers and
students to determine book needs
District Librarians
Spring 2005/ Ongoing
Book Order
Utilize TEKS and Curriculum
Alignments to determine grade level
and department needs
District Librarians
Spring 2005 /Ongoing
Book Order
Objective 2: To increase collaborative partnering between teachers, integration specialists, and librarians. (Objective
retained from 2004 -2005 grant)
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
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• 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)
Through CEDC funding of current print resources, electronic databases, and additional student
computer workstations, 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
_upil)
District Librarians
Fall 2005, Ongoing
Monthly reports from
Follett circulation system
Gather anecdotal
information on school
curriculum and reading
needs
District Librarians
Fall 2005, Ongoing
Consideration files,
potential book orders,
Create a guideline to
report individual school
needs.
Grant Committee
Spring 2006, Ongoing
Needs Assessment forms
Evaluate the needs
assessment results to
create grant requests
District Librarians
Spring 2006, Ongoing
Additional request for
funds from individual
schools
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
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Process by which 2005 -2006 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 elementary
school library program will be allotted $6,000.00 for print and audio - visual materials according
to individual campus needs. With the average price of a book at $19.31 (St. Lifer, 2004, p.11),
the sum of $6,000.00 will purchase approximately 310 book titles. The elementary school funds
will also purchase and maintain current, high - profile, and recommended award winning titles.
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Each middle school library program will be allotted $12,000.00 for print and audio - visual
materials according to individual campus needs. The high school library program will be
allotted $30,000.00 for print and audio - visual materials.
Online Periodical Databases:
The CEDC 2005 -2006 grant funds will be used to extend our contract of a district license for
Gale Group Online, a consortium of sixteen databases, which was purchased last year with
CEDC grant funds. This online electronic database assists students and faculty in research efforts
requiring the most current, authoritative, indexed information and includes current journals and
newspapers (see Appendix B). Through the Gale database, the librarians collaborate and partner
with campus Curriculum Integration Specialists and teachers to integrate this information source
into meaningful classroom instruction. Campuses may also elect additional databases via their
basic funding.
Coppell Middle School North Library Computer Needs:
The CMS North library requests that $4,000.00 of its total $12,796.00 allotment be used for five
computer workstations, in addition to the necessary print materials and online databases. The
North print collection is already vibrant and growing, with an active parent association willing to
assist as needed, with a collection building process fueled in recent years by a new school
budget, and an annual gift donation of new titles to the library print collection. The North library
is used extensively by its students and staff as a multi - purpose information resource center
serving computer technology and print information needs. Currently, the ten computer
workstations available for students in the library are inadequate for the total population of
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students and the type of use the computers receive. The need for additional workstations is
predicated on the following:
• The computer labs, which are upstairs at North, are not within close and easy proximity
to the library.
• Computer searching for library books, a primary middle school library function, is
hampered by the heavy student research needs in the library at North.
In an ideal scenario, classes and individual students will come to the library to gather information
and will naturally flow between the computer and books, as the type of information that is
needed becomes apparent. With only ten workstations available in the library and the computer
labs on the second floor, students and teachers frequently cannot work together and complete a
lesson because computer access is not available. The learning process is hindered as students
must wait for one of the ten computers or go upstairs to the lab unaccompanied by the teacher.
The North students, with their unique information and reading needs, will be served best by
funding directed toward the combination of print, computers, and online databases.
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.
Computers purchased with the funds will have support and maintenance by the CISD
Technology Department.
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, technology expenses other than hardware for the middle school library,
Coppell Schools
Basic Amount
Gale Group Online
Computers
Individual School Total
Austin Elementary
$6,000.00
$327.78
$ .00
$6,327.78
Cottonwood Elementary
$6,000.00
$327.78
$ .00
$6,327.78
Denton Creek Elementary
$6,000.00
$327.78
$ .00
$6,327.78
Lakeside Elementary
$6,000.00
$327.78
$.00
$6,327.78
Lee Elementary
$6,000.00
$327.78
$ .00
$6,327.78
Mockingbird Elementary
$6,000.00
$327.78
$ .00
$6,327.78
Pinkerton Elementary
$6,000.00
$327.78
$ .00
$6,327.78
Town Center Elementary
$6,000.00
$327.78
$ .00
$6,327.78
Wilson Elementary
$6,000.00
$327.78
$ .00
$6,327.78
CMS East
$12,000.00
$765.00
$ .00
$12,765.00
CMS North
$8,000.00
$765.00
$4,000.00
$12,765.00
CMS West
$12,000.00
$765.00
$ .00
$12,765..00
CHS
$30,000.00
$754.98
$ .00
$30,754.98
Totals:
$116,000.00
$6,000.00
$4,000.00
$126,000.00
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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 last year's amount, and no major increase is
expected. Please review the following chart for all requests and distribution of funds.
Coppell Middle School North requests a purchase of five computers from Dell Computer. The
cost of one Dell computer (Pentium 4 Processor, Optiplex GX280, 512MB memory, 40GB hard
drive, and 17" monitor) is $750.00 and an approximate figure of $49.00 will purchase an
additional Microsoft Office software package per computer. The total requested amount for all
computer and computer related items is $4,000.00.
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Section IV: Project Measurements and Evaluation
Coppell ISD serves thirteen schools in the city of Coppell. The libraries of these schools serve
8,671 students that reside in the city, Pre -K through grade 12. Students served by this project, as
recorded on January 15, 2005, the official reporting date, are:
• High School ( Grades 9 -12) 2,580
• Middle School (Grades 6 -8) 2,006
• Elementary School (Grades Pre K — 5) 4,085
• Total of 8,671 students
The resources purchased through these grant monies will be made available to 100% of the
student population attending these schools. The $126,000.00 request translates to $14.53 per
student. The $122,000 print and audio visual request for all the school libraries translates to
$14.07 per student. CMSN will have grant monies available to 772 students attending the
middle school. The $4,000.00 middle school computer request translates to $5.18 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
measure 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.
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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 on 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
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
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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
• 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
2005 from http: / /www.coppellisd.com/district /technology.html
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Coppell Independent School District. (2005). Strategies: Technology. Retrieved February 2,
Lance, K. C. (June 2002). What research tells us about the importance of school libraries.
Retrieved April 11, 2003 from http: / /www.imis.gov/ pubs /whitehouse0602 /keithlance.htm
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. (2004). Stop the insanity: Some nonfiction publishers need to know when to say
when. School Library Journal, 50 (3), 11.
Texas Education Agency. (2005). Texas STaR Chart. Retrieved February 8, 2005, from
http://starchartesc12.net/
Texas State Library and Archives Commission. (2004). School Library Programs: Standards
and Guidelines for Texas. Retrieved January 22, 2005, from
http: / /www.tsl. state. tx. us/ ld /schoollibs /standards2004.html
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Notice 'of. Public Hearing
The CoprielnitlEtiendent School . Dfstrict is
holding a public hearin ; cluding:opportu-
nity' for public input re din $t lications
for grants from the Coppell Education De-
velopment Corporation. on April 18, 2005 at
7;�30pm at the Coppell Independent School
District. Administration OfficesAocated at
200 South Denton .'Tap Road, Co • • ell,
Texas. ' Any citizen interested ` • + 1ng
or . reviewing ; copies of the gram a p • � o`n
prior.to the hearing may do so at 200. . n th
Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Tex d • rn
8 &00am;,to 4:30pm. Monday through ' riday
beginning March 30, , 2005
Wednesday, April 6, 2005 • The Lear; `the Colony Courier - Leader, Coppell Gazette, Carrollton Leader - Page CLS 5
Notice of Public Hearing
The Coppe l ndependent Sc k,bl)bistri is
holding,a pu hearintinci • g"bppOstu-
nity for publlc4npput regardin • llpplicatibns
for grants front the=,Coppell ducation .De-
velopment Corporation oh April 18, 2005 at
7:30pm at the Coppell Independent School
District Administration ViTices located at
200 South. Denton Tap Road, Coppell,
Texas. ' Any citizen interested in obtaining
or reviewing copies of the grant application
prior to the hearing may do so at 200 South
Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Texas from
8:OOam to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
beginning March 30, 2005.
DRAFT
Minutes of the April 18, 2005 Regular School Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Coppell Independent School District, #057922, met in a regular
session on April 18, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Coppell Independent School
District Administration Building. The meeting was called to order by President, Kathie Gautille.
Members present: Kathie Gautille, President; Bennett Ratliff, Assistant Secretary; Allen
Mushinski, Susie Kemp; and Scott Orr. A quorum was present.
Members absent: Cindy Warner, Vice President and Mike Arthur
Staff present: Dr. Jeff N. Turner, Superintendent and Kay Ryon, Secretary
Notice of this meeting was posted on April 15, 2005, at 2:25 p.m.
At 6:30 p.m. President Gautille declared the Board in closed session, as authorized under the
Government Code of Texas, personnel matters, as allowed by Section 551.074.
At 7:30 p.m. President Gautille declared the Board in Open Session.
The invocation was given by Kathie Gautille.
AWARDS
The following students were honored as this year's 50 annual National Merit Finalists:
Akita Amsavelu
Amy Brunner
Scott Collison
Julia Fu
Aniruddha Gollapalli
Joy Jackson
Blake Martin
Mark Salvie
Taylor Schilling
Craig Schroeder
Kristen Wallin
This year all 11 National Merit Semifinalists moved on to earned the prestigious recognition of National
Merit Finalists which represents the largest group of finalists in CISD history. These students will now
have to opportunity to receive one of 8,200 Merit Scholarships worth a total of 33.9 million dollars.
The following students participated in the Business Professionals of America State competition during
March. Jan McClintock assisted in announcing the BPA state qualifiers. Jan and De Ann Sills sponsored
this group:
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Michael Buckley - Java Programming and Small Business Management Team
Ansel Gaddy- C++ Programming and Network Design Team
Eric Shrewsberry- Software Engineering Development Team and Visual Basic Programming
Isaac Lee- Software Engineering Development Team, Banking and Finance
Jeffrey Ketterer- Software Engineering Development Team
Andy Chang - Individual Ecomomic Research Project
Harper Weaver -CISCO Network Administration, Network Design Team
Erik Bodor- CISCO Network Administration
John Stepina - Visual Basic Programming
Charing Hung - Financial Analyst Team, Banking and Finance
Arslan Anwar- Financial Analyst Team
Elizabeth Chu- Financial Analyst Team, Keyboarding Production
Katherine Sung- Financial Analyst Team
Athma Kalainesan- Fundamentals of HTML
Andy Chang- Small Business Management Team
Chase Cooley- Small Business Management Team
Sam Wang- Small Business Management Team, Extemporaneous Speaking
Brett Williams- Network Design Team
Chaun Fu- Network Design Team
Nitin Seemakurty -Java Programming, Presentation Management Team
Brady Emerson - Computer Network Technology
Tarun Koshy- PC Servicing and Troubleshooting
Ethan Millspaugh- Presentation Management Team
Anand Jayanti- Presentation Management Team
All these students did well at the State competition with almost all of the teams advancing to the final
rounds. Michael Buckley, Nitin Seemakurty and Ansel Gaddy all qualified for the national competition.
The National BPA competition is in Anaheim, California next weekend. Please join me in congratulating
these students on their hard work.
At the middle school level we have two students who competed in the State Science Fair. Would Rusland
Werntz and Amanda Adams please come to the front? Both students attend CMS West and they placed
first in their category at the regional science fair to qualify them for the State competition. At State,
Amanda placed 4 in the Chemistry category. Cathy Douglas (Our 2004 Secondary Teacher of the Year)
was their sponsor.
From Science to Math, we have some middle school students from CMS -North to recognize tonight.
Jack Geller
Shawn Xu
Alex Chiu
Abhishek Mallela
Karen Rambo-Sponsor
Greta Chiu and Padma Mallela also helped prepare these Mathletes.
The MATHCOUNTS team set a goal of placing in the top 10 teams and they did it by placing 10 Also,
out of 288 students, Alex Chiu placed 8` Congratulations on your top 10 finish and we hope to see you
back here next year.
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Finally, I want to give the Board and our community a quick update on a student we recognized at the
February board meeting. Mai Le, was recognized for having her artwork chosen to hang up in the TEA
building during Youth Art month. We just found out that she has also been selected to have her work, a
self - portrait, hang in the Governor's Business Office for a year. So if you are down in Austin on vacation
this summer, don't forget to stop by the Governor's office for a closer look.
OPEN FORUM
The following individuals addressed the Board during Open Forum:
Jennifer Stanford presented the Board with a check for $1400.00 from Wells Fargo.
Betsy Wilcox invited Board members to the National Day of Prayer sponsored by the Coppell
Kiwanis Club.
Chelsea Pope — CHS change from trimester to semester
Macey Conradt — 2005 -2006 school hours
Paula Thompson — Longer school day in the fall
Steve Hollis — Travel policy
Diane Moreau Randall — Trip policy /procedure
Martha Cotton — Length of school day
Earl Shanks — Travel policy
Shelly Akerly — Travel policy
Tammie Johnston — Travel
Ron Taylor — School travel
PUBLIC HEARING
Opportunity was given to the community to address the Board regarding the Applications for
Grants from the Coppell Education Development Corporation (CEDC). No one addressed the
Board regarding this matter.
REPORTS
Dr. Paul Lupia, Director of Student Services, presented a drug testing report. (A complete copy
of the report is attached to the minutes.).
BOARD PRESIDENT REPORTS
Mrs. Gautille presented a report on the NTAASB. This organization is very large, but decided
not to split the regions as it would involve splitting resources as well. Mrs. Gautille asked for
ideas for speakers and ideas for the coming year.
Mrs. Gautille thanked the members of the Board and staff members for all their efforts regarding
the Revenue Enhancement Committee. The final meeting was held with a focus on three areas of
revenue: individual donors, corporate development, and how money is spent. In meeting with
the Education Foundation, corporate opportunities will continue in the future. The Education
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Foundation will have an orientation and members of the Revenue Enhancement Committee will be
invited.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Susie Kemp attended the Texas Library Association Conference where the emphasis on having
libraries act as a "hub" in order for schools to be successful and to respond to individual needs
was highlighted . She was given several resources which will be made available to CISD staff.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Turner gave a legislative update on House Bill 2. The Senate is debating House Bill 2 and
their own replacement bill, and hopes to have it out of committee by the end of the week, as time
is running out.
Curriculum Report:
Susan Jamieson, Executive Director of Intervention Services, reported on the 2004 -2005
Performance -Based Monitoring, Analysis System (PBMAS). (A complete copy of the report is
attached to the minutes.)
CONSENT
Susie Kemp made a motion to approve the following consent agenda items:
1. Approve the Minutes of the March 14, March 31, and April 11, 2005 Meetings
2. Approve 2004 -2005 Budget Amendments
3. Approve Financial Report for March 2005
Bennett Ratliff seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 -0.
President Gautille recessed the meeting at 9:47 p.m. for a short break.
President Gautille reconvened the meeting at 9:54 p.m.
ACTION
Alien Mushinski made a motion to approve the CISD Library Program Grant to the Coppell
Education Development Corporation. Susie Kemp seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 -0.
Bennett Ratliff made a motion to approve the CHS Ready, Set, Teach! Program Grant to the
Coppell Education Development Corporation. Scott Orr seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5 -0.
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Allen Mushinski made a motion to approve the CHS Engineering Technologies Pathway Program
Grant to the Coppell Education Development Corporation. Bennett Ratliff seconded the motion.
The motion carried 5 -0.
Scott Orr made a motion to approve adjustments, including a one year waiting period, to Policy
CW (Local) Naming/Renaming Facilities Policy. Bennett Ratliff seconded the motion. The
motion carried 5 -0.
Susie Kemp made a motion to approve adjustments/changes to BDAA (Local) -- Duties and
Requirements of Board Officer. Bennett Ratliff seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 -0.
Scott Orr made a motion to adopt the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees Operating Procedures
Handbook as presented with adjustments/changes, and in regard to using third party reference
throughout the document. Allen Mushinski seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 -0.
Susie Kemp made a motion to accept resignations for CISD professional personnel as per list
presented. Bennett Ratliff seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 -0.
Scott Orr made a motion to employ professional personnel as per attached list, subject to
assignment, as recommended by the administration. Allen Mushinski seconded the motion. The
motion carried 5 -0.
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m..
Kathie Gautille, Board President
Kay Ryon, Secretary
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