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BOARD of TRUSTEES DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 6:00 P.M

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BOARD of TRUSTEES DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 6:00 P.M BOARD OF TRUSTEES DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Ada L. Williams Auditorium 3700 Ross Avenue, Dallas TX 75204 The Board of Trustees of the Dallas Independent School District held a Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 28, 2015, in the Ada L. Williams Auditorium, at 3700 Ross Avenue, Dallas TX 75204. Members present: Miguel Solis (Chair), Lew Blackburn, Elizabeth Jones, Dan Micciche, Nancy Bingham, Eric Cowan, Joyce Foreman, Bernadette Nutall, and Mike Morath Superintendent of Schools: Mike Miles was present. Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. 1. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Procedural: 1.1 Miguel Solis, President, District 8 2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ACCOLADES, AND INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS 2.1 Recognition of Elected/Public Officials Dallas County Commissioner, John Wiley Price Federal District Court Judge Northern District, Barbara Lynn Reverend Dr. Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. 2.2 Recognition of Students, Schools, and Staff 2.3 Issuance of Certificates of Election Trustee Miguel Solis issued the Certificate of Election to Edwin Flores, Dan Micciche, and Bernadette Nutall. With the issuance of the certificates, candidates became eligible to qualify for office. 2.4 Presentation of Statement of Elected Officers, and Administration of Oath of Office Notary, Kay Gulley issued the Statement of Elected Office and the Oath of Office to Dr. Flores. Federal District Court Judge Barbara Lynn issued the Statement of Elected Office and the Oath of Office to Mr. Micciche; and Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price issued the Statement of Elected Officers and the Oath of Office to Mrs. Nutall. 2.5 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 shall 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 shall continue until a clear majority is received. The Superintendent of Schools shall serve as chair and shall preside over the meeting during the election of officers until such time as the President is elected. Trustee Solis turned the gavel over to Mike Miles, Superintendent of Schools who presided over the nomination of Board President. The first person to receive a majority vote ends the voting process for that position. Nominations were open for the office of Board President. Trustee Micciche nominated Trustee Eric Cowan. There were no other nominations for the office of President. Trustee Eric Cowan was elected President by unanimous consent. Nominations were open for the office of 1st Vice-President. Trustee Nutall nominated Trustee Lew Blackburn. Trustee Bingham nominated Trustee Miguel Solis. Trustee Miguel Solis received the majority vote of 5 (Trustees Flores, Solis, Bingham, Cowan, and Morath). Trustee Miguel Solis was elected 1st Vice- President. Nominations were open for the office of 2nd Vice-President. Trustee Nutall nominated Trustee Lew Blackburn. There were no other nominations for the office of 2nd Vice-President. Trustee Lew Blackburn was elected 2nd Vice-President by unanimous consent. Nominations were open for the office of Secretary. Trustee Nutall nominated Trustee Joyce Foreman. Trustee Solis nominated Trustee Nancy Bingham. Trustee Nancy Bingham received the majority vote of 5 (Trustees Flores, Solis, Bingham, Cowan, and Morath). Trustee Nancy Bingham was elected Secretary. 3. HOME-RULE SCHOOL DISTRICT CHARTER COMMISSION PRESENTATION Presented by Bob Weiss, Chair The agenda was taken out of order. The Board started with Agenda Item 5. Presentation of Board Recognition. There was no objection from the Board. 5. PRESENTATION OF BOARD RECOGNITIONS 5.1 Trinity Chapter of the Links, Incorporated The Board recognized the Trinity Chapter of The Links, Incorporated established “So SMAART” an intervention program that assists in achievable dreams of girls of color through education and exposure to experiences in Science/Engineering, Mathematics, the Arts, Aviation, Reading, and Technology. Trinity has awarded in excess of $100,000 in college scholarships to area high school seniors. 5.2 District 5 Outstanding Volunteers and Partners The Board recognized District 5 Outstanding Volunteers and Partners: Mara Berber, Parent Volunteer at H. I. Holland at Lisbon Elementary; Willie Garnett, Community Volunteer at Roger Q. Mills Elementary; Rachel Thomas, Frito-Lay, at Wilmer-Hutchins High School; Polla Corral, Love in Motion, at Harry Stone Montessori Academy. 5.3 South Oak Cliff High School - State Track and Field Competition South Oak Cliff High School was not present. 5.4 Woodrow Wilson High School - State Track and Field Competition Luca Chatham a student at Woodrow Wilson High School, placed second, receiving the silver medal in the UIL 5A State 800 meter run at the State Track and Field Meet in Austin. Luca placed 4th in the 1600 meter run, and is the Region II Champion. 5.5 James Madison High School State Tennis Tournament Bradley Loftis a student at James Madison High School, placed second, receiving the silver medal in the UIL 4A Boys Singles Tennis in College Station, and is a three time Regional Champion. 5.6 Anti-Bullying Poster and Video Contests The Board recognized the following winners of the “Be A Hero” Anti-Bullying Poster and Video Contest. In District 7: Luiz Vazquez at Greiner Middle School won 1st place; Maria Leal Brianna Martinez and Kimberly Castro at L. V. Stockard Middle School won 2nd place; and Alejandro Coronado at Molina High School won 2nd place. District 4: Irwin Almaraz at Spruce High School won 1st place; Ruben Ramon at Seagoville Elementary won 2nd place; Lorien Brookshear at Seagoville Elementary won 3rd place; and Kiandra Garcia at Spruce High School won 3rd place. District 6: Hannah Castillo at McNair Elementary won 1st place; and Alisha Murphy at Holmes Middle School won 3rd place. District 2: Sasha Arasha at Ben Milam Elementary won 2nd place. District 9: Jocelyn Cardoza at Urban Park Elementary School won 1st place, and Yasmin Vasquez-Alamo won 3rd place. 5.7 L.V. Stockard Middle School Robotics Team The Board recognized the Robotics Team at L. V. Stockard Middle School. The team placed 3rd in the Dallas Regional SeaPerch competition held April 11, 2015. The nine inaugural members constructed an underwater robot during the competition and navigated the robot through an obstacle course and completed a finesse diving challenge. The members are: Maria Calderon Leal, Angel Mariscal, Brian Ortiz, Brian Ramirez, Lauren Ramirez, Mauricio Ramos, Ricardo Saldivar, Zaira Sanchez, and Yaquelin Zuniga. 5.8 PAL (Peer Assistance Leadership) Program at Emmett J. Conrad High School The Board recognized Cristi Burrell a teacher at Emmett J. Conrad High School who oversees the PALS (Peer Assistance Leadership) Program. The PAL program has made a significant difference in the students at Conrad High School and Lee A. McShan Jr. Elementary. This program allows immigrant students to connect with someone closer to their age. Students mentor three days a week at McShan to work on reading and writing assignments, and spend time mentoring to the autism unit at Conrad. Ms. Burrell and mentors sponsored a Red Carpet Prom for the autism unit this year. The prom provided a great experience for student and parents. 6. PUBLIC FORUM (SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS) Trustee Nutall asked that we move Agenda Item 6. PUBLIC FORUM (Speakers to Agenda Items) up and to allow them to speak at this time due to the length of the closed session. There was no objection from the Board and Speakers to Agenda Items were allowed to speak at this time. SCHOOL/ NAME ORGANIZATION AGENDA TOPIC ADDRESS TELEPHONE DIST TRANSLATOR Caroline Mejia Parent 2,2 Recognition of 2535 Wilton 214-850-7920 7 No Students, Schools Street Dallas, and Staff TX 75211 Ed Wagner Parent 2.2 Recognition of 943 Leatrice 214-850-4626 7 No Students, Schools Drive Dallas, TX and Staff 75208 Julie Coxe Parent 2.2 Recognition of 823 Kidd Springs 214-909-7982 7 No Students, Schools Dallas, TX 75208 and Staff Bill Betzen Citizen 7. Superintendent's 6717 Cliftwood 214-957-9739 6 No Report Drive Dallas, TX 75237 Oscar Jimenez Citizen 7.3. 2015-16 Budget 1639 Cedar Bluff 214-586-9499 4 No Update Lane, Dallas, TX 75253 Ola Allen Parent 7.3. 2015-2016 4111 Summit 214-371-7031 5 No Budget Update Ridge Dallas, TX 75216 Nethel Jackson Citizen 7.3. 2015-16 Budget 2851 Toluca 214-946-5840 6 No Update Avenue Dallas, TX 75224 Lakashia Wallace Parent 7.3. 2015-16 Budget 3513 Wendelkin 972-953-8322 9 No Update Street, Dallas, TX 75215 Richard Sheridan Citizen 10.40. Consider and 11301 Dennis 214-854-5146 8 No Take Possible Action Road Dallas, TX to Approve the 75229 Revised Budget Amendments for May 28, 2015. Michael Citizen 11.16. Consider and 4909 Mill Creek 214-564-5316 1 No MacNaughton No Take Possible Action Circle, Dallas, TX Show to Ratify the Amounts 75244 of Bills, Claims and Accounts from March 1, 2015 to March 31, 3015. 4. CLOSED SESSION - The Board will retire to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551 concerning the following sections: 551.071 For private consultation with its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct clearly conflicts with this chapter, including Internal Audit Investigation related to personnel in the Human Capital Management Department. 551.074 To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, including an Internal Audit Investigation related to personnel in the Human Capital Management Department.
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