BOARD of TRUSTEES DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 6:00 P.M
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Ada L. Williams Auditorium 3700 Ross Avenue, Dallas TX 75205 The Board of Trustees of the Dallas Independent School District held a Board Meeting on Thursday, May 26, 2016, in the Ada L. Williams Auditorium, at 3700 Ross Avenue, Dallas TX 75204. Members present: Eric Cowan (presiding), Miguel Solis, Lew Blackburn, Bernadette Nutall, Dan Micciche, Joyce Foreman, and Edwin Flores. Members absent: Nancy Bingham Superintendent of Schools: Michael Hinojosa was present. Meeting called to order at 6:16 p.m. 1. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1.01 Eric Cowan, President, District 7 2. PRESENTATION OF BOARD RECOGNITIONS Caillet Elementary School Cyber-Tigers Robotics Team – The Cyber-Tigers received the Teamwork Champion Award at the STEM Day Robotics Competition. Team members are Zuriel Almaguer, Mariana Chavez, Rebecca Estrello, Fernando Flores, Neryce McWilliam, Nicholas O’Con, Cesar Tarton, Leyla Bocanegra, Cally Bocanegra, Efren Almaraz, Jonathan Barrera, and Alexander Chagoya. Winnetka Elementary School Wildbots – The Winnetka Wildbots won the State Champion Banner in programming and first place at the U.S. Open National Robotics Championship. Team members are: Magaly Herrera, Maricela Aguilar, Dana Contreras, Keyri Fernandez, Joselyn Rodriguez, Jayden Rico, Abelino Graciano, Victor Urbina, Amayrany Lopez, Katie Jimenez, Marlene Garcia, and Jaquelin Garnica. The Winnetka VEX Masters won the State Banner for the Excellence Award at the State VEX IQ Competition. This is the highest award given in the VEX IQ Challenge. Team members are: Clarissa Castellano, Abigail Estrada, Stephanie Hernandez, Arianna Vargas, Victoria Martinez, Kayla Dominquez, Selina Saveca, Andrew Deleon, Juan Antuna, Manuel Salinas, Luis Orduna, and Emanuel Chavez. Wilmer-Hutchins High School Track and Field – The Wilmer-Hutchins High School Boys Relay Team placed first in the 4A Boys 100 Meter Relay at the UIL State Track and Field Championship in Austin, Texas on May 12-14, 2016. Team members are: Herb Woods- Sparks, Diameon Brewer, DeMarkus Acy, and Bryce Gibson. David W. Carter High School Track and Field – The Carter Boys Track and Field Team was named the Region II Team Champions at the 4A UIL Regional Track & Field Championship in Commerce, Texas on April 29, 2016. Team members are: Marquis Borner, Kevin Callahan, Reginald Cole, Ledajrick Cox, Colby Ethridge, Bernard Goodwater, Demarviae Gray, Tavbon Griffin, Melvin Joiner, Lorenzo Jones, Cameron Macon, Robert Maston, Lakyron Mays, Kijuan Price, Adarrius Ramsey, Eddie Roden, Kobe Wade, and Trevion Ware. Special recognition to Demarviae Gray for placing first in the 4A Boys 200 Meter Dash. David W. Carter High School Track and Field - The Carter Girls Track and Field Team was named the Region II Team Champions at the 4A UIL Regional Track and Field Championship in Commerce, Texas on April 29, 2016. Team members are: Brianna Brown, Feja Hodges, Kynna Gamble, Legen Harris, Jasymne Hughes, Deziree Porter, Zhalyn Richards, and Sha’Carri Richardson. Special Recognition to the Girls Relay Team for placing first in the 4A Girls 4x100 Meter Relay at the UIL State Track and Field Championship in Austin, Texas on May 12-14, 2016. Team members: Kynna Gamble, Sha’Carri Richardson, Deziree Porter, and Zhalyn Richards. Special recognition to Sha’Carri Richardson for placing first in the 4A Girls 100 Meter Dash and setting the new state record. Hillcrest High School Female Tennis Player – Anne Gilliam won the UIL State 5A Tennis Single Championship on May 17, 2016, in College Station. This is the district’s first State Tennis Champion since 1961. 3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ACCOLADES, AND INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS 3.01 Recognition of Elected/Public Officials Former Dallas ISD School Board Trustee, Robert Medrano Former Dallas ISD School Board Trustee, Jerome Garza Former Richardson ISD Board Trustee, Lanette Greenhawk Former Mayor of DeSoto, Carl Sherman Desoto ISD School Board President, Carl Sherman Jr. Judge Eric Moyé Senator Royce West Former State Board of Education Member, Mavis Knight Former State Representative and Former Dallas ISD School Board Trustee, Dr. Harryette Ehrhardt 3.02 Recognition of Students, Schools, and Staff 3.03 Issuance of Certificates of Election Trustee Eric Cowan issued the Certificate of Election to Jaime Resendez, Lew Blackburn, and Audrey Pinkerton. With the issuance of the certificates, candidates became eligible to qualify for office. 3.04 Presentation of Statement of Elected Officers, and Administration of Oath of Office The Honorable Senator Royce West issued the Statement of Elected Office and the Oath of Office to Jaime Resendez. The Honorable Judge Eric Moyé issued the Statement of Elected Office and the Oath of Office to Lew Blackburn; and Former State Representative and Former School Board Trustee, Dr. Harryette Ehrhardt issued the Statement of Elected Office and the Oath of Office to Audrey Pinkerton. Following the swearing in ceremony, Trustees Pinkerton and Resendez took their seats at the dais. Members present: Miguel Solis, Lew Blackburn, Bernadette Nutall, Dan Micciche, Joyce Foreman, Edwin Flores, Jaime Resendez, and Audrey Pinkerton. 3.05 Election of Officers: President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, and Secretary of the Board of Trustees At the first meeting after qualification of Board members following an election, the Board is required to elect a President, a First Vice President, a Second Vice President, and a Board Secretary from within the Board membership. Balloting for any of the four Board member offices continues until a clear majority is received for each position. The Superintendent of Schools serves as chair and shall preside over the meeting during the election of officers until such time as the President was elected. Nominations were opened for the office of Board President. Trustee Miguel Solis nominated Trustee Lew Blackburn. There were no other nominations for the office of President. Trustee Lew Blackburn was declared elected President by affirmation. Nominations were opened for the office of 1st Vice-President. Trustee Dan Micciche nominated Trustee Miguel Solis. There were no other nominations for the office of President. Trustee Miguel Solis was declared elected 1st Vice-President by affirmation. Nominations were opened for the office of 2nd Vice-President. Trustee Bernadette Nutall nominated Trustee Joyce Foreman. There were no other nominations for the office of 2nd Vice-President. Trustee Joyce Foreman was declared elected 2nd Vice-President by affirmation. Nominations were opened for the office of Secretary. Trustee Bernadette Nutall nominated Trustee Dan Micciche. There were no other nominations for the office of Secretary. Trustee Dan Micciche was declared elected Secretary by affirmation. 4. REPORTS 4.01 Superintendent's Report 4.02 Individual Board Trustee District Reports 4.03 Board of Trustee Committee Reports 5. PUBLIC FORUM (SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS) Trustee Foreman asked that the Non-Agenda Speakers be allowed to speak at this time. There was no objection from the Board and the Non-Agenda Speakers were allowed to speak after the Agenda Item Speakers. SCHOOL/ NAME ORGANIZATION AGENDA TOPIC ADDRESS TELEPHONE DIST TRANSLATOR Omar Jimenez Citizen 7.22 1639 Cedar Bluff 214-586-9499 4 No Consider and Take Lane Possible Action to Dallas, TX 75253 Ratify the Phase 1 Projects of the 2015 Bond Program Christian Citizen 7.22 1028 Pavilion 214-636-5560 9 No Yazdanpanah Consider and Take Street Possible Action to Dallas, TX 75204 Ratify the Phase 1 Projects of the 2015 Bond Program SPEAKERS TO NON-AGENDA ITEMS SCHOOL/ NAME ORGANIZATION AGENDA TOPIC ADDRESS TELEPHONE DIST TRANSLATOR Alicia Reyes No Parent Transgender 509 Melba Street 214 - 766 -5975 7 No Show restrooms Dallas, TX 75208 Mavis Knight Texas PTA Awareness of PTA in 6108 Red Bird Ct. 214 - 587 -7783 6 No Dallas ISD Dallas, TX 75232 Mata Yemen Citizen God in public schools P.O. Box 214246 214 - 599 - 2682 N/A No Dallas, TX 75221 Gail Perry DISD Employee Elementary 729 Kipling Drive 972 - 502 -7353 N/A No Librarians being used Plano, TX 75023 as Test Coordinators Eulalia Lowe Alliance AFT Teacher Assistance 828 Quietwood 214-535-5319 4 No pay Drive Dallas, TX 75253 Alisa Hayes No Employee Pay increase for 2341 Starks 214-881-0409 9 No Show Teacher Assistants Avenue who work as Dallas, TX 75215 Substitutes Luiz Poubel Alliance AFT Teacher Assistant 808 214-791-2369 N/A No Covers Pay Meadowcreek Drive Irving, TX 75038 Patricia Williams- The Great James Teacher Assistants 4853 Fisher Lane 214 - 729 - 4337 N/A No Spencer No Madison H.S. coverage increase Mesquite, TX Show 75181 Sandra Moreno Alliance AFT Teacher Assistant 209 S. Masters 214-500-2711 4 No Coverage Increase Drive Dallas, TX 75217 Debra Thornton Citizen Pay increase for 2604 Celeste 469-943-3721 N/A No No Show support staff Drive #18 Mesquite, TX 75181 Rosetta Gonzales Taxpayer Central building 6303 Marquita 469-509-1603 2 No No Show relocating Avenue Dallas, TX 75214 Frances Nelms Citizen Dallas ISD new 4727 Belmont 214-236-2531 8 No No Show building location Street Dallas, TX 75204 Diana Ramirez Workers Defense Construction 1603 469-607-9540 4 No Project Thomaswood Lane Dallas, TX 75253 Angel Briones PDL Association Construction Workers 4034 Orlando 214-881-1965 7 Yes for Dallas ISD Court Schools Dallas, TX 75211 Sara Hundley Parent The Interim Bridge 6271 Malcolm 214-499-4484 2 No Plan Drive