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Approved minutes from the March 27, 2008 regular board meeting.
Approved 2007-2008 budget amendments:

Doris Miller Elementary will reallocate $9,000 from instruction to resource and media services.
State and federal programs will reallocate $7,174.76 from instruction to staff development, school leadership and social work.
Curriculum will reallocate $11,700 from staff development to instruction.
West Avenue Elementary will reallocate $500 from maintenance to instruction.
Doris Miller Elementary will reallocate $69 from instruction to health services.
General fund insurance recovery revenue will increase by $3,707.19 from damages at Viking Hills Elementary.
Library services will reallocate $700 from resource and media services to staff development.
Sul Ross Elementary will reallocate $60 from instruction to health services.
Viking Hills Elementary will reallocate $400 from instruction to plant maintenance.
G.L. Wiley Middle will reallocate $1,000 from instruction to plant maintenance.
Waco High will reallocate $847.88 from extracurricular to instruction.

Approved bid award for athletic supplies to various vendors, through March 31, 2009.
Approved bid award for charter bus services to Central Texas Trails as primary vendor and Brazos Valley Travel as secondary vendor, through March 31, 2009.
Approved bid award for photo identification systems to Precision Business Machines as primary vendor and A Photo Identification and Identisys as secondary vendor. Approved bid award for poster printers, laminators and supplies to Precision Business Machines as primary vendor and A Photo Identification and Identisys as secondary vendor.
Approved bid award for business forms and labels to Exact Data, Inc. through April 30, 2009.
Approved bid award for student planners, agendas and folders to School Mate, Inter-State Studio and Premier School Smart Agendas for the elementary campuses and to Meridian, Cool School (Texschool, Inc.) and Quality Planners for the secondary campuses; and folders also awarded to School Mate.
Approved contract renewal for graffiti removal and high pressure water blasting to Fred's Power Washing as primary vendor and Star Air, Inc. as secondary vendor.
Approved contract renewal for audio/visual repair services to L&M Electronics as primary vendor and Billy Azbell Electronics, Inc. as secondary vendor, through April 30, 2009.
Approved the contract renewal for interior and exterior painting services to Goss Contracting through April 30, 2009.
Approved the contract renewal for refrigeration services to A&H Refrigeration as primary vendor and Classic Heat and Air as secondary vendor, through April 30, 2009.
Approved contract renewal for carpentry and general repair services to BTH Construction Co., Inc. through April 30, 2009.
Approved sole source purchase affidavit with Options Publishing Company for materials to be purchased on an "as needed" basis.
Adopted a list of qualified brokers, authorized to engage in investment transactions with the district. Those brokers are: Citigroup Global Markets, First Public, LLC, JPMorgan Securities, Inc., USB Financial Services, Inc., Compass Bank, SWS Financial Services, Fina Corp Securities.
Approved contract with Learning Keys, LLC. for the 2008-2009 Convocation conference at a cost to the district of $64,150 to be funded through Title II professional development funds.
Approved the revision to the Alta Vista Montessori attendance zone for the 2008-2009 school year, phasing out the attendance zone and converting the campus into a sole Montessori magnet program.

Monthly Financial Report: As of March 31, 2008, the financial report showed $69,821,408 in revenue and $67,287,533 in expenditures with revenue exceeding expenditures exceeding by $2,533,875.

Policy Revisions: Marsha Ridlehuber, assistant superintendent for accountability and instruction, gave a report on the Texas Association of School Boards localized policy manual update 82 for a first reading and discussion of local policies.

Superintendent's Report: Dr. Roland Hernandez, superintendent of schools, expressed congratulations to Lake Waco Montessori principal Pam Thomason who is a regional finalist in the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.

Update on the Facilities Master Plan Development: Kerri Ranney, director of the Austin office of PBK, Inc., presented an update on the district's facilities master plan and gave information regarding the bond referendum.

Education Committee, April 7, 2008

A. Consideration of a change to Alta Vista attendance zone.
B. Instructional coaches proposal.
C. 2008-2009 school start times.
D. Changes to ELA programming at seventh-grade.

Finance Committee, April 15, 2008

A. Budget amendments
B. Bids, quotes, and purchases
C. Contract with Learning Keys, LLC
D. Board agenda items under discussion and possible action
E. Board agenda items under reports
F. Revised building standards
G. Energy master plan
H. Spending targets
I. Budget update

There were no guests during the "Audience for Guests" portion of the meeting.

The Waco Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, hiring, and employment practices. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact: director of human resources (254-755-9415), director of student services (254-755-9516) or director of special education (254-755-9430); P.O. Box 27, Waco, Texas, 76703.

The Waco ISD Board of Trustee meetings are broadcast live on WISD-TV, local cable channel 17, and re-broadcast every week. For your convenience, the Waco ISD web site has a schedule of meeting dates and times of the Waco ISD Board of Trustees. Please check the WISD-TV programming schedule for broadcast dates and times of the Waco ISD Board meetings.

In addition, the Waco ISD Board of Trustees meetings are available Flash video format on the Waco ISD web site. Please click here to access the Waco ISD video web page.

WISD-TV is a service of the Waco ISD Public Information office. For more information, please call 254-755-9454.



	Published by the WACO ISD PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE		April 17, 2008
	Published by the WACO ISD PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

Approved minutes from the March 27, 2008 regular board meeting. Approved 2007-2008 budget amendments: Doris Miller Elementary will reallocate $9,000 from instruction to resource and media services. State and federal programs will reallocate $7,174.76 from instruction to staff development, school leadership and social work. Curriculum will reallocate $11,700 from staff development to instruction. West Avenue Elementary will reallocate $500 from maintenance to instruction. Doris Miller Elementary will reallocate $69 from instruction to health services. General fund insurance recovery revenue will increase by $3,707.19 from damages at Viking Hills Elementary. Library services will reallocate $700 from resource and media services to staff development. Sul Ross Elementary will reallocate $60 from instruction to health services. Viking Hills Elementary will reallocate $400 from instruction to plant maintenance. G.L. Wiley Middle will reallocate $1,000 from instruction to plant maintenance. Waco High will reallocate $847.88 from extracurricular to instruction. Approved bid award for athletic supplies to various vendors, through March 31, 2009. Approved bid award for charter bus services to Central Texas Trails as primary vendor and Brazos Valley Travel as secondary vendor, through March 31, 2009. Approved bid award for photo identification systems to Precision Business Machines as primary vendor and A Photo Identification and Identisys as secondary vendor. Approved bid award for poster printers, laminators and supplies to Precision Business Machines as primary vendor and A Photo Identification and Identisys as secondary vendor. Approved bid award for business forms and labels to Exact Data, Inc. through April 30, 2009. Approved bid award for student planners, agendas and folders to School Mate, Inter-State Studio and Premier School Smart Agendas for the elementary campuses and to Meridian, Cool School (Texschool, Inc.) and Quality Planners for the secondary campuses; and folders also awarded to School Mate. Approved contract renewal for graffiti removal and high pressure water blasting to Fred's Power Washing as primary vendor and Star Air, Inc. as secondary vendor. Approved contract renewal for audio/visual repair services to L&M Electronics as primary vendor and Billy Azbell Electronics, Inc. as secondary vendor, through April 30, 2009. Approved the contract renewal for interior and exterior painting services to Goss Contracting through April 30, 2009. Approved the contract renewal for refrigeration services to A&H Refrigeration as primary vendor and Classic Heat and Air as secondary vendor, through April 30, 2009. Approved contract renewal for carpentry and general repair services to BTH Construction Co., Inc. through April 30, 2009. Approved sole source purchase affidavit with Options Publishing Company for materials to be purchased on an "as needed" basis. Adopted a list of qualified brokers, authorized to engage in investment transactions with the district. Those brokers are: Citigroup Global Markets, First Public, LLC, JPMorgan Securities, Inc., USB Financial Services, Inc., Compass Bank, SWS Financial Services, Fina Corp Securities. Approved contract with Learning Keys, LLC. for the 2008-2009 Convocation conference at a cost to the district of $64,150 to be funded through Title II professional development funds. Approved the revision to the Alta Vista Montessori attendance zone for the 2008-2009 school year, phasing out the attendance zone and converting the campus into a sole Montessori magnet program. Monthly Financial Report: As of March 31, 2008, the financial report showed $69,821,408 in revenue and $67,287,533 in expenditures with revenue exceeding expenditures exceeding by $2,533,875. Policy Revisions: Marsha Ridlehuber, assistant superintendent for accountability and instruction, gave a report on the Texas Association of School Boards localized policy manual update 82 for a first reading and discussion of local policies. Superintendent's Report: Dr. Roland Hernandez, superintendent of schools, expressed congratulations to Lake Waco Montessori principal Pam Thomason who is a regional finalist in the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. Update on the Facilities Master Plan Development: Kerri Ranney, director of the Austin office of PBK, Inc., presented an update on the district's facilities master plan and gave information regarding the bond referendum. Education Committee, April 7, 2008 A. Consideration of a change to Alta Vista attendance zone. B. Instructional coaches proposal. C. 2008-2009 school start times. D. Changes to ELA programming at seventh-grade. Finance Committee, April 15, 2008 A. Budget amendments B. Bids, quotes, and purchases C. Contract with Learning Keys, LLC D. Board agenda items under discussion and possible action E. Board agenda items under reports F. Revised building standards G. Energy master plan H. Spending targets I. Budget update There were no guests during the "Audience for Guests" portion of the meeting. The Waco Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, hiring, and employment practices. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact: director of human resources (254-755-9415), director of student services (254-755-9516) or director of special education (254-755-9430); P.O. Box 27, Waco, Texas, 76703. The Waco ISD Board of Trustee meetings are broadcast live on WISD-TV, local cable channel 17, and re-broadcast every week. For your convenience, the Waco ISD web site has a schedule of meeting dates and times of the Waco ISD Board of Trustees. Please check the WISD-TV programming schedule for broadcast dates and times of the Waco ISD Board meetings. In addition, the Waco ISD Board of Trustees meetings are available Flash video format on the Waco ISD web site. Please click here to access the Waco ISD video web page. WISD-TV is a service of the Waco ISD Public Information office. For more information, please call 254-755-9454.		Pledge of Allegiance G.L. Wiley sixth-grade students Shykeema Bibles and Jimerria Hamilton led the pledge of allegiance. Kermit Ward is the principal. Waco High Powerlifting State Champion Johanna Denson, athletic director, introduced Albert Graser, strength coach for Waco High. Coach Graser recognized Waco High senior Gary House for his powerlifting accomplishments. Gary, who weighs 197 pounds, placed first at the regional competition with a record-breaking squat lift of 620 pounds. He lifted a total weight of 1,605 pounds at the regional competition. He received "outstanding lifter," "outstanding deadlifter," and "outstanding lifter in the 198 pound class. He qualified for "super heavies." At the state meet in Abilene, Texas, Gary achieved a 685 pound squat and 16-year state record. In the 198 pound class, he received "outstanding lifter." He won the state championship with first place on his dead lift. Coach Graser thanked Dr. H.T. Sanchez for traveling to the state meet to support Gary. He also recognized Gary's mother, Mrs. House. University Boys Soccer District Champions Johanna Denson introduced Matt Carroll, athletic coordinator for University High. Coach Carroll introduced Mike Chapman, University High Soccer Coach, who was also named the 16-4A "Coach of the Year." Coach Chapman recognized the University High boys soccer team for winning a district championship. They were the number one ranked team for six consecutive weeks. The team's season record was 18 wins, three losses and two ties. Coach Chapman recognized Coach Ricky Perez and Coach Larryl Curtis who have been with the team for seven years and who were also University High soccer players. In their seven years as a coaching staff, they have won 144 games at the district level, with 24 loses and seven ties. At the regional level, they have won 85 games, lost 11 and tied two games. The team has not lost a home game in four years. They have made the playoffs all seven years. Six of those years, they have made the bi-district playoffs. They have been area champions two years and qualified for regionals two years.Coach Chapman introduced the team: Luis Alvarado Juan Arellano Ricardo Cazares Yohannes Derso Anthony Flores Israel Garcia Adrian Gonzales Chris Gonzales Dominick Gutierrez Rafael Hernandez Christian Lugo Rodrigo Martinez Victor Moreno Carlos Perez Adrian Rocha Jose Salazar J. Sanchez Omar Sanchez Jose Santana Cesar Segura Eduardo Segura Jesus Vallejo Allen Vasquez Dr. Hernandez presented a district championship trophy to Coach Chapman and congratulated the team. Waco High All-State Choir Dr. H.T. Sanchez, principal of Waco High, introduced Florence Scattergood, Waco High Choir Director. Mrs. Scattergood recognized the Waco High Choir for their participation in the UIL contest, where 125 students participated. Two students won first division awards and two students won sweepstakes. Mrs. Scattergood introduced Austin Bradley and Elizabeth Riley. Austin made the Texas Music Educators Association all-state mixed choir for the second year in a row. Elizabeth made the all-state women's choir. Waco High Mock Trial Team H.T. Sanchez, Waco High Principal, and Rick Lowe, mock trial teacher, recognized the Waco High Mock Trial team for their accomplishments. The team won the regional mock trial competition and recently won third-place in the state competition in Dallas. It was the highest finish for Waco High since 1998. Waco High was impressive at state where it was the only school to have three students recognized with individual awards. Mandy Spinn was named Outstanding Witness and received a $250 scholarship. Sameer Hashmi was named Honorable Mention Outstanding Advocate and Ben Smith was named Honorable Mention Outstanding Witness. Other team members include Lorena Angel, Burkeley Anderson, Rob Bradfield, Cameron Byrd, Don Closs, Judy Price, Rachel Smith, Melissa Spinn and Toby Tollison. The team was coached by Rick Lowe and Jason Dalrymple. Keep Waco Beautiful Award Kay Metz, director of development and community partnerships, introduced Sheri Street, executive director of Keep Waco Beautiful. Ms. Street recognized University High as the "Campus of the Month" in appreciation of their environmental and beautification efforts. Nolan Correa is the principal. A member of the student council accepted the award. Dale Caffey, public information officer, presented the photo gallery, which included the following photos: students attending the annual Academic Achievers banquet at the convention center; Dean Highland Elementary students on stage with Principal Yolanda Williams before a performance of "The Very Hungary Caterpillar;" the Waco High mock trial team; Cesar Chavez Middle students saluting the United States troops during "Red Shirt Friday" at the school; Waco High's state champion powerlifter, Gary House; and fifth-graders from North Waco Elementary on a tour at G.W. Carver Academy.