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May 2, 2017
Watch Video: May 2, 2017 (Length: 02:22:36)
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at the Plano ISD Administration Center.
- Board President Missy Bender expressed appreciation to the instructional technology department for serving as greeters and for distributing agendas and comment cards.
- Vice President Nancy Humphrey provided an inspirational message.
- President Bender acknowledged retiring board member Carrolyn Moebius for her contributions to the district. Board members shared personal comments recognizing Carrolyn and her service to the district. Also applauded were community and staff members of the Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee, Diversity Advisory Committee, Plano ISD School Health Advisory Council, Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee, Special Education Advisory Committee, Elementary and Secondary Academy Committees and District of Innovation Committee. Earlier in the evening, trustees hosted a reception recognizing these dedicated individuals.
- Dr. Jim Wussow, assistant superintendent for academic services, introduced the 2017 Texas Instruments Foundation Innovation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Teaching Awards. Plano ISD Education Foundation President Chris Bragg, along with Karen Shepherd, coordinator secondary science and winner of the 2011 TI Foundation Innovations in STEM Teaching Award, shared information about this year’s TI Foundation award process. Ms. Shepherd presented the finalists and Executive Director of the Texas Instruments Foundation Andy Smith announced the winners as follows.
- Finalists:
- Ranneh Kayfan - Frankford MS
- Kristin Shapiro - Plano East SHS
- Krystal Warren - Wilson MS
- Winners:
- Elaine Anaya - Renner MS
- Lisa Barrett - Rice MS
- Lesia Williamson - Armstrong MS
- Finalists:
- There were ten speakers regarding agenda item IX.B. Class Rank Task Force Follow-Up during the public comment portion of the agenda.
- Presentations and supporting documents for agenda items may be viewed viewed in BoardBook.
- The board took the following actions or heard the following reports:
- Item VII. H. Additional Textbook Adoption was pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion. Item VII. A. 3. Administrative Appointments was pulled from the consent agenda with no further discussion. All other items on the consent agenda were approved.
- The board voted to approve a contracted position as interim deputy superintendent.
- The board authorized the board president to appoint a board sub-committee to work with the superintendent to identify a recommended candidate to serve in the contracted position as interim deputy superintendent.
- The board approved the office of the assistant superintendent for employee services to develop, post and bring forward a candidate for board approval for the position of senior executive director for special education services.
- The board approved proposed changes to the Board Operating Protocol, with amendments as noted.
- Item VII. H. Additional Textbook Adoption from the consent agenda was brought forward for discussion and approved as presented.
- Theresa Biggs, chair of the gifted and talented advisory committee, reported on goals and work to date.
- Susan Modisette, assistant superintendent for campus services, requested board feedback regarding the class rank task force follow up report prepared in response to questions posed at the April 17 meeting. Additional study will be compiled for review and consideration at a subsequent meeting.
- Steve Fortenberry, chief financial officer, presented 2017-18 budget information including 1) general operating fund budget status, 2) compensation options and 3) remaining calendar.
- Updates on the status of various proposed legislation from the 85th Texas Legislature potentially affecting the district were discussed.
- The board adopted TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 107 local policies under second reading with revisions to policies DEE, FFA and FJ (LOCAL). Additional revisions were noted.
- The board adopted policy EIF(LOCAL) Academic Achievement: Graduation under second reading as presented.
- The district’s approved Local Innovation Plan was submitted to TASB for review of affected policies. The board adopted revised local policies AF, DBA, DK, DNA, EB, EC and FEC and reviewed revisions to DK exhibit under first and final reading as presented.
- There were no speakers regarding non-agenda items.