Frisco ISD Academic Excellence Indicator System

Regular Meeting Frisco ISD Administrative Complex, 6928 Maple Street, Frisco

Monday, January 11, 2010 6:00 PM

Agenda of Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees Frisco ISD

A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Frisco ISD will be held January 11, 2010,

beginning at 6:00 PM in the Frisco ISD Administrative Complex, 6928 Maple Street, Frisco.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as

listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice.

Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be

acted on at one time.

1. Open regular meeting, call to order, and announce quorum 4

2. Closed Session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapters D

and E

A. Real property-551.072

1. Potential sale of real property

B. Student discipline-551.082

1. Ongoing student discipline issues

C. Personnel matters-551.074

1. Ongoing personnel issues

2. Superintendent performance evaluation for 2009-2010 school

year and compensation considerations for the 2010-2011 school

year

3. Return to open meeting

A. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation

B. Approval of minutes from December 14 regular meeting 9

C. Communications to and from the board including public comments

D. Consent Agenda

1. Act on tax office reports 12

2. Act on budget amendment 16

3. Act on payments to vendors, architects, and contractors 18

4. Act on recommendation of award for Preferred Approved

Vendor List

20

5. Act on recommendation of approval of cooperative purchasing

organizations utilized by Frisco ISD

22

6. Act on deductive change orders

a. Card access 24

b. Allen Elementary 26

c. Cobb Middle School 28

7. Act on acceptance of donation for ag facility livestock panels 31

8. Act on purchase of perpetual licenses and training for special

education students

33

E. Public hearing on 2008-2009 Academic Excellence Indicator System 37

F. Consider and act on Cobb, Hunt, and Maus Middle School attendance

zones for opening in August 2010

59

1. Review recommendation to the board

2. Discussion

3. Recommendation from administration

G. Consider and act on restrictions to general public middle school

transfer guidelines for 2010-2011 school year

63

H. Presentation on plans to emphasize importance of student selection of

academically rigorous curriculum at secondary level

64

I. Consider and act on direction for employee health insurance plan for

2010-2011

84

J. Discussion of items related to proposed administration building

1. Fly through animation

2. Financial considerations for potential bond sales that include

administration building

85

K. Consider and act on personnel recommendations 88

1. Resignations 89

2. Employment 90

L. Instructional support team reports

1. Curriculum and Instruction Report 92

a. Addition of PreAP Algebra 1 course

b. High School Academic Decathlon regional competition

2. Facilities and Finance Report 93

a. Completed projects

3. Administrative Services Report 94

a. TASB Board Policy review January 20-21

b. December benefits summary 95

4. Human Resources Report 96

a. Master’s Degree Reimbursement Program

b. Comprehensive compensation review

5. Student Services Report

a. Building the Pathway for Student Success 97

6. Technology Report 104

a. Current business service software considerations

7. Communications Report

a. Leadership Frisco Education Day 105

8. Superintendent's Report

a. Latest enrollment figures

b. UIL realignment/reclassification

c. Appreciation to the Board

4. Consider and act on adjournment 106

Minutes of Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees Frisco ISD

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Frisco ISD was held December 14, 2009,

beginning at 6:15 p.m. in the Frisco ISD Administrative Complex, 6928 Maple Street, Frisco.

Board members present: President Dan Mossakowski, Vice President Renée Ehmke, Secretary

Brenda Polk, Buddy Minett, Laura Ellison, Richard Beaver, and John Hoxie.

Administrators and staff present: Superintendent Rick Reedy, Assistant Superintendent for

Curriculum and Instruction Debra Nelson, Assistant Superintendent for Facilities and Finance

Richard Wilkinson, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Doug Zambiasi,

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Linda Bass, Executive Director of Student

Services Rick Burnett, Executive Director of Technology and Information Services Melissa

Fouche, Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations Shana Wortham,

Director of Finance Rick Bankston, Benefits Specialist Brenna Rose, Sem Elementary Principal

Dianna High, Elementary Science Coordinator Melanie Cornelius, Coordinator of

Communications and Technology Solutions Jamie Driskill, Frisco High School Principal Sylvia

Palacios, Wakeland High School Principal Mike Farish, Centennial High School Associate

Principal Tony Farmer, Liberty High School Principal Mike Waldrip, District Demographer

Dennis Brent, District Demographer Rick Cohagan, and Assistant to the Superintendent and

Board of Trustees Keri Miller.

1. Open regular meeting, call to order, and announce quorum

Dan Mossakowski called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m., announced the meeting had

been duly called and posted in the time and manner as required by law, and announced

quorum with all board members present.

2. Closed Session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E

A. Personnel matters--551.074

1. Ongoing personnel issues

2. Superintendent evaluation

At 6:15 p.m. Mr. Mossakowski announced that the board was going into

closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 personnel

matters. No formal action was taken in closed session.

3. Return to open meeting

A. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation

Frisco High School student Kristen Matulis led the pledges to the flags and

Mr. Minett offered the invocation.

B. Approval of minutes from November 9 regular board meeting, November 18

Communications Committee meeting, and December 1 special board meeting

MOTION was made by John Hoxie, seconded by Renée Ehmke, passed

unanimously to approve minutes from November 9 regular board meeting,

November 18 Communications Committee meeting, and December 1

special board meeting.

C. Review status of required trustee training

As required by Texas Education Code and Board Policy, President Mossakowski

noted for the record that as of the last regular meeting of the calendar year, all

members have currently met or exceeded all training requirements.

D. Student recognition

1. Cross Country

a. Frisco High School Girls Team

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b. Liberty High School Boys Team

c. Wakeland High School Girls Individual

d. Centennial High School Girls Individual

Mr. Burnett introduced cross country coaches who in turn introduced state

competitors.

E. Staff recognition

1. Project Learning Tree award winner

Dr. Bass introduced Ms. Cornelius who introduced Sem Elementary teacher

Michelle Siegle, state winner for Project Learning Tree. Principal Dianna High

also spoke to her accomplishments.

F. Communication to and from the board including public comments

� There was no one in attendance who wished to address the board.

� Leadership Frisco participants in attendance stood up and were recognized.

G. Consent agenda

MOTION was made by Brenda Polk, seconded by Renée Ehmke, passed

unanimously to approve the following consent agenda items:

1. Tax office reports

2. Budget amendments

3. Payments to vendors, architects, and contractors

4. Recommendation of award for Preferred Approved Vendor List

5. Renewal of fire safety systems

6. Deductive change order for ag facility

7. Extension of contracts for athletic vendors

8. Changes to Board Policy for Academic Achievement in EIF (Local)

Graduation and EIA (Local) Grading/Progress Reports to Parents

H. Continued discussion of school health insurance information presented at

December 1 special meeting

Dr. Reedy presented.

I. Consider and act on Sonntag Elementary attendance zone

1. Review recommendation to the board

Dr. Reedy, Mr. Brent, and Mr. Cohagan presented.

2. Discussion

3. Recommendation from administration

MOTION was made by Buddy Minett, seconded by Brenda Polk,

passed unanimously to approve attendance zone for Sonntag

Elementary as presented.

J. Discussion of economic impact and growth trends on opening of new middle

schools in 2010-2011


K. Discussion of restrictions to middle school transfer guidelines for 2010-2011

school year

Mr. Zambiasi presented.

L. Information on data analysis partnership between Frisco ISD and Southern

Methodist University

Dr. Waldrip presented.

M. Consider and act on laptop purchase for summer 2010 replenish schools

Ms. Fouche presented.

MOTION was made by John Hoxie, seconded by Renée Ehmke, passed

unanimously to approve laptop purchase.

N. Considerations relating to current business service software and future

direction

Mr. Wilkinson, Ms. Fouche, and Dr. Bankston presented.

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O. Consider and act on personnel recommendations

1. Resignations

2. Employment

Dr. Bass presented.

MOTION was made by Renée Ehmke, seconded by Brenda Polk,

passed unanimously to approve personnel report as written.

P. Instructional Support Team Reports

1. Curriculum and Instruction Report

a. AEIS Public Hearing--January 11, 2010

b. January 15 staff development day

Dr. Nelson presented.

2. Facilities and Finance

a. Shirley Cooper Award for Career and Technical Education Center

b. Purefoy Elementary timeline

c. Calendar featuring FISD facility

Mr. Wilkinson presented.

3. Administrative Services Report

a. Health Fair participation

b. Transportation employees honored by state organization

c. November benefits summary

Mr. Zambiasi presented.

4. Human Resources Report

a. GOAL presentation at TASPA Conference

b. Principal and Assistant Principal hiring timeline for 2010-2011

Dr. Bass presented.

5. Student Services

a. At Risk/Dropout Prevention Plan

b. Safe and Drug Free Schools Survey

Mr. Burnett presented.

6. Technology and Information Services Report

a. Voice over IP

b. Student projects posted to Shawnee Trail wiki

Ms. Fouche presented.

7. Communications and Community Relations Report

a. School Board Recognition Month

b. With Love It's a Small World Angel Program

Ms. Wortham presented.

8. Superintendent's Report

a. Winter Break December 21-January 1


4. Consider and act on adjournment

MOTION was made by Renée Ehmke, seconded by Buddy Minett, passed

unanimously to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 9:05 p.m.

Keri Miller

Assistant to Superintendent and Board of Trustees

APPROVED:

________________________________ _________________________________

Dan Mossakowski, President Brenda Polk, Secretary

Board of Trustees Board of Trustees

Frisco Independent School District Frisco Independent School District

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YOUR NAME: SCHOOL OR DEPARTMENT:

Richard Wilkinson

DATE: January 11, 2010

ITEM (BRIEF AGENDA HEADING):

Act on tax office reports

Action Item X or Information Item

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Please see following monthly tax reports.

RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend a motion to approve the monthly tax reports as presented.

COMMENTS:

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA ITEM

Facilities and Finance

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Richard Wilkinson

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Act on budget amendment



See the attached budget amendment.

RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend a motion to approve the budget amendment for the high school allotment program.

COMMENTS:

Fund 428 - Fund has been eliminated by the state

Fund 199 - The funding from the state for the High School Allotment Program - formally Fund 428

is now included in the funding of Fund 199.



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ISSUING ORGANIZATION

Business Services

Date Issued: 1/11/2010 For January 2010 Board Meeting

Fund Func. Object SO Org. Prog. Description Budget Increase Decrease Req. Budget

428 11 VARIOUS VARIOUS VARIOUS VARIOUS

FUND 428

DISCONTINUED 1,500,000.00 0.00 1,500,000.00 0.00

199 11 VARIOUS VARIOUS VARIOUS 31000

ADDITIONAL

STATE FUNDING 152,543,871.00 1,500,000.00 0.00 154,043,871.00

Total Change 154,043,871.00 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 154,043,871.00

Reason for request:

Fund 428 - Fund has been discontinued by the TEA

Fund 199 - Transfer monies originally budgeted in Fund 428 now be funded by TEA in Fund 199, Program Intent Code 31000

Requested by: Division Approval Business Office approval

Rick Bankston - CFO

Date: 4/24/09 Date: Date:

BUDGET CHANGE REQUEST

FRISCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Richard Wilkinson



Act on payment to vendors, architects, and contractors



Architect fees, construction fees, consultant services, furniture, equipment, and supplies

RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend a motion to approve payment to the attached list of vendors.

COMMENTS:



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Check Number Project Vendor Name Description Check Date Transaction Amount

206637 District Wide Heinemann Library Books 12/02/2009 89,397.53

206944 Custodial Results Staffing Inc. Temporary Staffing 12/03/2009 81,996.87

207040 Child Nutrition Sysco Food Systems Inc. Child Nutrition 12/04/2009 167,398.69

207680 Maintenance Dyna-Mist Construction Company Construction Services 12/10/2009 59,284.00

207731 Maintenance Carrier Corp. Maintenance Repair 12/15/2009 153,412.26

208044 District Wide (Health Fair) Medical City of Plano Health Fair 12/17/2009 159,835.00

208199 District Wide (Leasing) Xerox Corp. Monthly Lease 12/17/2009 103,781.00

208524 Child Nutrition Sysco Food Systems Inc. Child Nutrition 12/18/2009 181,569.60

916782 Lone Star High School Affiliated Telephone Inc. Technology 12/02/2009 167,221.00

916827 Coordinator of Text Books Philpott Motors LTD Transportation 12/09/2009 62,862.00

916829 Heritage High School School Specialty Inc. School Furniture 12/09/2009 105,395.34

C80352 Cobb Middle School Core Construction Construction Services 12/08/2009 1,675,186.04

C80353 Cobb Middle School Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 91.42

C80353 Cobb Middle School Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 26,320.00

C80353 Dooley Middle School Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 44,700.00

C80353 Early Childhood Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 34.65

C80353 Grayhawk Elementary Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 40,700.00

C80353 Grayhawk Elementary Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 654.20

C80353 Hunt Middle School Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 109.24

C80353 Hunt Middle School Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 29,568.00

C80353 Maus Middle School Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 69.94

C80353 Maus Middle School Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 17,836.00

C80353 Overhill Drive Extension Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 2,450.50

C80353 Purefoy Elementary Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 9,870.00

C80353 Purefoy Elementary Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 387.69

C80353 Sonntag Elementary Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 135.47

C80353 Sonntag Elementary Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 6,160.00

C80353 Summer Projects Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 11,332.50

C80353 Ag Facility Corgan Associates Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 6,300.00

C80356 Heritage High School Lee Lewis Construction Construction Services 12/08/2009 510,671.12

C80358 Hunt Middle School Pogue Construction Construction Services 12/08/2009 2,408,706.00

C80359 Allen Elementary Ratcliff Constructors LP Construction Services 12/08/2009 205,848.95

C80359 Maus Middle School Ratcliff Constructors LP Construction Services 12/08/2009 1,912,589.40

C80359 Service Center Phase IV & V Ratcliff Constructors LP Construction Services 12/08/2009 20,323.46

C80359 Sonntag Elementary Ratcliff Constructors LP Construction Services 12/08/2009 819,851.00

C80360 Summer Projects SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 94,328.00

C80361 Administration Building SHW Group LLP Construction Services 12/08/2009 10,974.77

C80361 Memorial Stadium (Turf

Replacement)

SHW Group LLP Construction Services 12/08/2009 448.30

C80361 Running Trail (Lighting) SHW Group LLP Construction Services 12/08/2009 373.31

C80361 Service Center Phase 4 SHW Group LLP Construction Services 12/08/2009 475.00

C80361 Lone Star High School SHW Group LLP Construction Services 12/08/2009 51,700.22

C80364 Heritage High School Lee Lewis Construction Construction Services 12/08/2009 1,488,050.44

C80365 Acker Elementary SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 15,704.92

C80365 Allen Elementary SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 3,849.50

C80365 Centennial High School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 5,289.07

C80365 Centennial High School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 607.54

C80365 Centennial High School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 386.74

C80365 Centennial High School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 1,300.00

C80365 CTE Center SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 922.51

C80365 Fowler Middle School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 10,681.93

C80365 Frisco High School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 150.21

C80365 Frisco High School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 2,407.34



C80365 Frisco ISD Elementaries SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 19,578.10

C80365 Liberty High School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 487.62

C80365 Liberty High School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 28,865.00

C80365 Natatorium SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 8,495.02

C80365 RL Barrow Transportation SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 528.44

C80365 Sem Elementary SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 230.13

C80365 Service Center SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 2,470.00

C80365 Service Center SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 886.45

C80365 Service Center SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 1,707.78

C80365 Shawnee Elementary SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 1,579.78

C80365 Smith Elementary SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 4,164.94

C80365 Stafford Middle School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 1,335.88

C80365 Staley Middle School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 2,750.00

C80365 Staley Middle School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 3,488.67

C80365 Student Opportunity Center SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 1,026.85

C80365 Transportation SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 746.44

C80365 Wakeland High School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 28,685.00

C80365 Wakeland High School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 1,880.83

C80365 Fowler Middle School SFCC Inc. Construction Services 12/08/2009 2,950.00

Total 10,882,656.07

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Richard Wilkinson



Act on award for preferred approved vendor list



We continue to update our qualified vendor list as prescribed by purchasing requirements.

See attached list of recommended vendors.

RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend a motion to approve the attached lists of vendors to the current preferred

vendor list for district purchases.

COMMENTS:

Bid# 405-1109



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Vendors Pending Board Approval January 2010

RFP 405-1209 AccuWeather Sales and Service, Inc.

RFP 405-1209 Assistive Technology Resources

RFP 405-1209 Audio Visual Dallas, Inc.

RFP 405-1209 Bratt Productions/Dallas Party Tent & Event

RFP 405-1209 Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc.

RFP 405-1209 Cintas Document Management

RFP 405-1209 CopyCat Music Licensing, LLC

RFP 405-1209 Decker Sports, LLC

RFP 405-1209 Goodheart-Willcox Publisher

RFP 405-1209 HOTSY EQUIPMENT COMPANY

RFP 405-1209 HyperMotion Printing & Graphic Design

RFP 405-1209 ImageNet Office Systems Ltd

RFP 405-1209 Jim Whitten Roof Consultants, LLC

RFP 405-1209 K12Savings.com

RFP 405-1209 KidsArt Fairs

RFP 405-1209 Legacy Books, LLC

RFP 405-1209 LEGO Education

RFP 405-1209 Marcea

RFP 405-1209 McKinney Pipe & Steel

RFP 405-1209 On The Border Catering

RFP 405-1209 P01 Sports

RFP 405-1209 Pearson Education, Inc. PA Pearson Prentice Hall

RFP 405-1209 Peterson Construction, Inc.

RFP 405-1209 Playfitters.com

RFP 405-1209 Speech Corner LLC

RFP 405-1209 Superior Pool Service, Inc.

RFP 405-1209 Tales For Teaching

RFP 405-1209 TEACHER DIRECT/DRAPHIX LLC

RFP 405-1209 Texas Best T-Shirts

RFP 405-1209 & Sole Source Texas Educational Tools

RFP 405-1209 Texas Pottery Supply & Clay Co Inc

RFP 405-1209 TrendMaker Signs

RFP 405-1209 Tropical Paradise, Inc.

RFP 405-1209 Unit Sets Unlimited

RFP 405-1209 Collin County Steel & Pipe Inc.

RFP 405-1209 ECS Learning Systems, Inc.

RFP 405-1209 Justin Seed Company

RFP 405-1209 LexisNexis Risk & Information Analytics Group Inc.

RFP 405-1209 Novel Units, Inc.

RFP 405-1209 Stars Dancewear Inc.

Non Profit National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome

Sole Source Brooklyn Publishers

Sole Source Little Giant Steps

TXMAS-3-7110570 Teknion

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Richard Wilkinson

DATE:


Act on recommendation of approval of cooperative purchasing organizations utilized by Frisco ISD



House Bill 273 requires the Board to approve cooperative purchasing organizations

used by the district. These cooperatives follow all bidding laws in awarding contracts to their

vendors and, by law, school districts are allowed to use bids established through the cooperative

purchasing agreements. Cooperatives are used as a resource when other local bids may not be in

place or to purchase one-time and hard-to-find items. (see attached)

RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend a motion to approve the cooperative purchasing organizations utilized by Frisco

ISD shown on the attachment.

COMMENTS:



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HB 273 Cooperative Fee Annual Report

FY 2009-2010

Newly enacted House Bill 273 requires that school districts disclose the amounts spent on

purchasing cooperative fees on an annual basis.

1. Educational Purchasing Cooperative of North Texas(EPCNT) - $100 annual fee

2. TASB Buyboard – No membership fee; but vendor fees of $60,303.15

3. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - $100 annual fee

4. Education Service Center Region 2013 Purchasing Cooperative - $875 annual fee

5. Collin County Purchasing Form – no fee

6. Department of Information Resources(DIR) – no fee

7. Houston Galveston Area Coop(HGAC) – no fee

8. Tarrant County Purchasing Coop – no fee

9. Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network(TCPN) – no fee

10. Region VIII Education Service Center - Texas Interlocal Purchasing

System(TIPS) – no fee

11. U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance – no fee

12. E & I Coop – no fee

13. Region 10 Education Service Center Purchasing Consortium - no fee

14. TPASS/TXMAS (General Services Commission) – no fee

15. Prospering PALS Purchasing Cooperative - no fee

16. Harris County Department of Education Cooperative – HCDE – no fee

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Richard Wilkinson

DATE:


Act on deductive change orders

A. Card access



$10,148.88 deduction from original (approved) contract

The card access was added to several campuses to enhance safety/security for students/staff

involving access to playground areas and where transitional buildings were a consideration.

RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend a motion to approve the deductive change order for the card access contract.

COMMENTS:

See attached.



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Richard Wilkinson

DATE:



B. Allen Elementary



$4,321.79 remaining contingency from surveillance system contract with McKinney Security

Systems.

RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend a motion to approve the deductive change order for Allen Elementary School

contract.

COMMENTS:

See attached.



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Richard Wilkinson

DATE:



C. Cobb Middle School



$245,098 in unused contingency funds

See attached

RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend a motion to approve the deductive change order for Cobb Middle School.

COMMENTS:



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Richard Wilkinson

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Act on acceptance of donation for ag facility livestock panels



$23,500 - Livestock panels

See attached letter from Coy Miller.

RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend a motion to approve the acceptance of donation for ag facility livestock panels.

COMMENTS:



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Debra K. Nelson



Act on purchase of perpetual licenses and training for special education students



TeachTown curricula is validated by research to use with students with more significant disabilities

who require intensive language training. We will purchase 100 perpetual licenses for $112,500.

The additional $4,500 will provide teacher training in use of the curricula.

RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend a motion to approve the purchase of the licenses and training for a total of $117,000.

COMMENTS:

Federal stimulus funds will be used for these licenses and training.


Curriculum and Instruction

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TeachTown Proposal

Frisco Independent School District

TeachTown: Basics Software Software

Licensing Option 1; Perpetual

TeachTown, Inc. is pleased to offer Frisco ISD this proposal for the perpetual use of TeachTown: Basics

licenses. This proposal is being offered to coincide with the ARRA funding that requires expenditures with

no Maintenance of Effort impact and sustainability over time. The perpetual model includes a perpetual

usage license term for the software and all updates to the software received over a five (5) year period,

through 2014. Updates may include new curriculum content, rewards, other enhancements and

modifications to the softwares data collection and reporting features. There are no additional fees for these

updates.

This offer applies to the TeachTown: Basics software only.

Perpetual Site License Costs

Number of Licenses Cost Per License

Total Cost 100 $1125.00

$112,500.00

The cost savings of purchasing 100 perpetual licenses compared to renewing this software annually is a

savings of $44,500.00 to Frisco ISD over a period of five years.

Software Licensing Option 2;

Bi-Annual Renewal

TeachTown, Inc. is pleased to offer Frisco ISD a proposal with the options of a bi-annual subscription per

student license.

Two Year Site License Costs

Number of Licenses Cost Per License

Total Cost 100 $600.00 ($300/year)

$60,000.00

Implementation and Evaluation TeachTown, Inc. is committed to delivering high quality software and services. As part of our dedication to

making your program a success, included in the cost of the software and professional development,

TeachTown provides an implementation consultation prior to the training sessions, as well as a mid-year

program review and a year-end program review. Your team is invited to join us on a conference call to

review expectations, goals and objections and a detailed understanding of all parties involved. Included

below is a general outline of the implementation call to provide you with this concept.

Introductions

Introduction of school account team and TeachTown team members and their roles within each program

Technical Support and Setup Review installation of software on client computers, including types of

computers, operating system, proxy settings, installation disks, technical support team

Key Staff Contacts

Confirm key client team contacts for communications, reporting documentation to appropriate staff

Implementation Sites.

Provide school site names and addresses, teachers, classroom and student profiles to TeachTown team

Instructional Environment

Setup such as lab or classroom, inclusion, self-contained, etc., usage of TeachTown software and

expectations, types of assessments used (Brigance, ABLLS, AEPS, etc.), instructional methods, current

curriculum used with students, and more

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Key components of training setup for either via webinar or on-site sessions. Training lab, locations, travel

details, primary contact, etc.

TeachTown Materials

Discuss materials and quantities necessary for program

Goals and Objectives

Determine initial year’s goals and objectives for students and staff with the use of TeachTown software

Scheduling Program Reviews

Schedule mid-year and end-of-year program reviews This agenda is a generic outline of key discussion

items to assist in a smooth implementation at your school site.

This agenda may be customized dependent on the needs of the client. Additional items can be added as

discussed or requested. Mid-year and Year-end evaluation agendas are determined by the program

administrator and the goals set forth during the implementation meeting. TeachTown usage and data reports

will be provided to assist in this evaluation.

Professional Development Overview and Pricing

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW

Professional development sessions must be completed in numerical order. Each session is a pre-requisite

for the following session. Sessions 1-3 are required when purchasing

TeachTown: Basics. Session descriptions listed below.

TeachTown: Basics Session Descriptions

1) Introduction to TeachTown: Basics Participants will learn how to use TeachTown: Basics in the

classroom or clinic setting and how the program increases student learning. Topics include enrolling

students and facilitators, placing students in the program, selecting lessons, running a student session,

reporting basics, program navigation, implementation guidelines, and incorporating TeachTown:

Basics into the classroom.

2) Using TeachTown: Basics Connection Activities Participants will learn how and when to implement

the Connection (off-computer) Activities in TeachTown: Basics to effectively to reinforce on computer

learning, as well as to expand developmentally appropriate student language and social skills. In

addition, participants will learn research-based effective teaching strategies that can be used for the

Connection Activities and throughout the school day.

3) Introduction to Data Driven Instruction and Decision Making Using TeachTown: Basics

Participants will learn to use individual student data, which is collected automatically by the program

to guide short and long-term curricular decisions. Topics include using all levels of TeachTown:

Basics reports to guide instruction, selecting lessons based on student progress and IEP goals,

understanding raw and summary data, and working with the entire IEP team using TeachTown: Basics

reports and communication systems to provide comprehensive, coherent and individualized instruction

to each student.

4) Advanced Data Driven Instruction and Decision Making (Optional) Participants will review current

TeachTown: Basics student data from their organization with the instructor. Participants will use the

skills they learned in Introduction to Data Driven Instruction and Decision Making to fine tune student

programs and maximize student results.

Professional Development Option 1;

On-site Sessions Live training is conducted at a school district site. The district installs TeachTown: Basics

on training computers before the scheduled training session. On-site training allows up to 18 attendees per

session Sessions 1 and 2 live in a 4.5 hour training Session 3 via WebEx at a later date

Cost: $4500

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(includes travel and expenses for one day live training) $500 for each additional group of 6 participants at

Session 3 Session 4 (optional): Advanced Data Driven Instruction and Decision Making

This session may be repeated by participants. Cost: $500 for each group of up to 6 participants

Professional Development Option 2;

Webinar Sessions WebEx training is conducted by over the Internet by a live person, rather than a

computer generated course. Participants must each be at a computer with a high speed Internet connection

and must call into a toll-free number to participate in the session. Headsets and speakers are not necessary

as all sound is transmitted through the telephone. This allows your staff to ask questions throughout the

training. WebEx Training: 6 participants per session

Sessions 1, 2, and 3 delivered via WebEx. Session 1 just before implementation Session 2 conducted 1-3

weeks later Session 3 conducted 1-6 weeks after session 2

Cost: $2500

for all three sessions for up to 6 participants in each session $1500 for each additional session sets of up to

6 participants at all sessions (If you have 18 teachers, this would require 3 sets of sessions at $2500 for the

initial set, and two additional sets at $1500 each, totaling $5500 for all 18 teachers to receive the required

training.)

Session 4 (optional): Advanced Data Driven Instruction and Decision Making This session may be repeated

by participants. Cost: $500 for each group of up to 6 participants

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Student PerformanceAcademic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS)

2008-2009

Student PerformanceAcademic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS)

2008-2009

Debra NelsonAssistant Superintendent


Debra NelsonAssistant Superintendent


Frisco Independent School DistrictFrisco Independent School District

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2009 Accountability Rating:Recognized

Gold Performance Acknowledgments:

2009 Accountability Rating:Recognized

Gold Performance Acknowledgments:

� Commended on Reading/ELA, Writing, � Commended on Reading/ELA, Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies, Advanced Placement, Attendance, and Texas Success Initiative (TSI) in English Language Arts and Math

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2009 TAKS Participation

Grades 3-11

2009 TAKS Participation

Grades 3-11

State Region 10

District

Tested 98.5 98.4 99.4

Accountability 87.3 87.5 92.7

LEP Exempt 0.9 1.0 0.4

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State Region 10

District AfricanAmerican

Hispanic White Spec. Ed.

Econ.Disadv.

2009 91 92 98 96 96 99 95 95

2008 91 91 98 95 94 99 90 93

TAKS/TAKS Accommodated

Reading/ELASum of Grades 3-11 – Percent Passing

TAKS/TAKS Accommodated

Reading/ELASum of Grades 3-11 – Percent Passing

Commended PerformanceCommended PerformanceState Region

10District African

AmericanHispanic White Spec.

Ed.Econ.

Disadv.

2009 34 37 56 42 42 60 37 36

2008 34 36 55 39 42 60 34 34

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State Region 10



Econ.Disadv.

2009 93 94 98 98 97 98 96 95

2008 93 93 99 97 98 99 93 98

TAKS – Percent Passing

WritingSum of Grades 4 & 7

TAKS – Percent Passing

WritingSum of Grades 4 & 7


10District African


Ed.Econ.

Disadv.

2009 34 37 59 50 41 62 33 38

2008 33 35 60 51 47 62 26 44

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State Region 10



Econ.Disadv.

2009 82 84 96 90 93 97 89 90

2008 80 81 94 85 87 96 84 84

TAKS /TAKS Accommodated

MathSum of Grades 3-11 – Percent Passing


MathSum of Grades 3-11 – Percent Passing


10District African


Ed.Econ.

Disadv.

2009 31 35 56 33 43 60 41 36

2008 28 32 51 28 36 55 35 30

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State Region 10



Econ.Disadv.

2009 78 79 94 85 89 96 76 85

2008 74 75 91 78 82 94 63 78


ScienceSum of Grades 5,8,10 & 11 – Percent Passing


ScienceSum of Grades 5,8,10 & 11 – Percent Passing


10District African


Ed.Econ.

Disadv.

2009 26 28 50 28 33 56 25 30

2008 22 25 43 23 30 48 19 27

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State Region 10



Econ.Disadv.

2009 93 94 99 98 97 99 94 97

2008 91 93 98 97 95 99 90 94


Social StudiesSum of Grades 8,10 & 11 – Percent Passing


Social StudiesSum of Grades 8,10 & 11 – Percent Passing


10District African


Ed.Econ.

Disadv.

2009 44 48 72 56 62 76 34 54

2008 36 41 65 46 48 71 24 43

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State Region 10



Econ.Disadv.

2007-08 23.1 24.5 30.2 19.8 21.6 33.1 5.3 17.8

2006-07 22.1 23.4 27.7 17.4 19.7 30.3 6.0 14.9

Advanced Course/Dual Enrollment

Completion

Advanced Course/Dual Enrollment

Completion

Tested for Advanced PlacementTested for Advanced PlacementState Region

10

District African

American

Hispanic White

2008 20.9 26.5 27.1 15.3 18.6 28.8

2007 20.0 24.5 20.7 12.8 15.7 21.6

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SAT/ACT ResultsSAT/ACT Results

Tested State Region 10


Hispanic White

Class of 2008 65.0 63.9 73.6 75.9 47.4 75.5

Class of 2007 68.2 68.0 75.9 75.3 42.0 80.9

At/Above

Criterion

State Region 10


Hispanic White

Class of 2008 27.2 32.9 39.7 15.5 28.4 46.3

Class of 2007 27.0 32.0 40.6 15.6 38.2 41.6

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Continuous ImprovementContinuous Improvement

� Focus on math and science initiatives

� Concentrate on the economically disadvantaged subgroup

� Encourage more students to enroll in pre-AP/AP classes and

take the AP exam

� Increase the number of high school students completing their

education within four yearseducation within four years

� Assess and assimilate new students

� Explore strategies to ensure that every child is successful in

his/her educational journey

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Professional StaffingAcademic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS)

2008-2009

Professional StaffingAcademic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS)

2008-2009


Dr. Linda Bass

Assistant SuperintendentHuman Resources

Dr. Linda Bass

Assistant SuperintendentHuman Resources

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Classification FISD % State %

Professional Staff 67.0% 62.9%

Teachers 54.8% 50.7%

Professional Support 8.8% 8.4%

Campus Administration 2.8% 2.8%

Central Administration 0.6% 1.0%

Staff ClassificationStaff ClassificationSpecific Classifications of FISD Staff Compared to StateSpecific Classifications of FISD Staff Compared to State

PercentPercent (%)

Central Administration 0.6% 1.0%

Educational Aides 8.5% 9.7%

Auxiliary Staff 24.5% 27.4%

�� Frisco has a higher percentage of teachers and professional support Frisco has a higher percentage of teachers and professional support than the state average. than the state average.

�� The same percentage is found for campus administration.The same percentage is found for campus administration.

�� Lower percentages exist for central administration, educational aides, Lower percentages exist for central administration, educational aides, and auxiliary staff.and auxiliary staff.

�� These numbers are reflective of the commitment of FISD to provide These numbers are reflective of the commitment of FISD to provide support to students and teachers at the campus level.support to students and teachers at the campus level.

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With a state and national decline in percentage of minority teachers available for hire, the best indicator for improvement is yearly gains made

by the district. The chart below shows gains for the last four years in

professional staffing. While the AEIS report is for 2008-09 data, also included is the hiring information for 2000-10.

With a state and national decline in percentage of minority teachers available for hire, the best indicator for improvement is yearly gains made

by the district. The chart below shows gains for the last four years in

professional staffing. While the AEIS report is for 2008-09 data, also included is the hiring information for 2000-10.

Ethnicity Hired

for

Hired

for

Hired

for

Hired

for

Hired

for

Teachers by Ethnicity Teachers by Ethnicity

2005-2006 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

African

American 17 21 18 29 25

Hispanic 16 21 25 21 25

American

Indian 2 4 1 4 5

Asian 1 2 11 4 6

Total 36 48 55 58 61

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Minority StaffingMinority Staffing

A review of professional staffing for the 2009-2010 school year

indicates professional minority personnel in FISD are represented at

all levels: central office leadership (directors, coordinators,

supervisors, managers), campus leadership (principals, associate

principals, assistant principals), as well as nurse, counselor, parent

liaison, speech pathologist, psychologist, technology facilitator and

A review of professional staffing for the 2009-2010 school year

indicates professional minority personnel in FISD are represented at

all levels: central office leadership (directors, coordinators,

supervisors, managers), campus leadership (principals, associate

principals, assistant principals), as well as nurse, counselor, parent

liaison, speech pathologist, psychologist, technology facilitator and liaison, speech pathologist, psychologist, technology facilitator and

teacher.

liaison, speech pathologist, psychologist, technology facilitator and

teacher.

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Frisco ISD continues to hire teachers with advanced degrees Frisco ISD continues to hire teachers with advanced degrees as the table below indicates. as the table below indicates. Frisco ISD continues to hire teachers with advanced degrees Frisco ISD continues to hire teachers with advanced degrees as the table below indicates. as the table below indicates.

Degree FISD % State %

Teachers by Highest Degree HeldTeachers by Highest Degree Held

Degree FISD % State %

No Degree 0.0% .8%

Bachelors 78.3% 77.7%

Masters 21.3% 20.9%

Doctorate 0.4% 0.5%

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Years of Experience 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009

Teachers with experience continue to seek employment in Frisco Teachers with experience continue to seek employment in Frisco

ISD. Students in the district benefit from a balance of teachers ISD. Students in the district benefit from a balance of teachers beginning their professional careers and teachers with experience. beginning their professional careers and teachers with experience.

As the district continues to grow both in size and reputation, this As the district continues to grow both in size and reputation, this

trend is expected to continue.trend is expected to continue.

Teachers with experience continue to seek employment in Frisco Teachers with experience continue to seek employment in Frisco

ISD. Students in the district benefit from a balance of teachers ISD. Students in the district benefit from a balance of teachers beginning their professional careers and teachers with experience. beginning their professional careers and teachers with experience.

As the district continues to grow both in size and reputation, this As the district continues to grow both in size and reputation, this

trend is expected to continue.trend is expected to continue.

Teachers by Years of ExperienceTeachers by Years of Experience

Years of Experience 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009

Beginning Teacher 7.2% 10.4% 9.3% 8.2%

1-5 Years Experience 39.3% 37.7% 38.2% 39.5%

6-10 Years Experience 24.3% 24.4% 26.0% 25.3%

11-20 Years

Experience

20.7% 19.1% 18.7% 19.8%

20+ Years Experience 8.5% 8.4% 7.8% 7.1%

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Finance SummaryAcademic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS)

2008-2009

Finance SummaryAcademic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS)

2008-2009

Richard WilkinsonAssistant Superintendent


Richard WilkinsonAssistant Superintendent



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AEIS Report

Frisco ISD Finance Summary 2008-09

AEIS Report

Frisco ISD Finance Summary 2008-09

� The financial portion of the AEIS report distributed by the Texas

Education Agency is developed from the Agency’s Public Education

Information Management System (PEIMS).

� The charts on the following slide illustrate that Frisco ISD total

expenditures (less Debt Service) of $7,486 per student are below the

state’s average of $8,342 per student. The District’s Central state’s average of $8,342 per student. The District’s Central

Administration expenditures ($220 per student) were significantly lower

than the state average ($271 per student). The district continues to

exceed the state average of $936 per student for debt service with a

per student expenditure of $2,171.

� Excluding debt service and capital outlay we continue to expend

approximately slightly more than 80% on payroll costs.

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ACTUAL EXPENDITURE INFORMATION

by Function

DISTRICT STATE

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

Total Operating Expenditures $7,151 $7,251 $7,486 $7,446 $7,826 $8,342

Instruction $4,185 $4,323 $4,467 $4,294 $4,500 $4,819

School Leadership $428 $435 $433 $418 $440 $466

Central Administration $213 $206 $220 $259 $273 $271

Other Operating Expenditures $2,325 $2,287 $2,366 $2,475 $2,613 $2,786

Total Expenditures Plus Debt Service $9,219 $9,329 $9,657 $8,339 $8,697 $9,278

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by Percentage of Total Expenditures

DISTRICT STATE

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

Payroll Costs 36.5 41.2 37.9 61.7 61.3 60.5

Other Operating Costs 8.6 10.5 8.6 16.9 16.9 16.3

Debt Service 12.0 14.2 13.2 8.0 8.6 8.5

Capital Outlay 42.8 34.2 40.3 13.4 13.3 14.7

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less Debt Service and Capital Outlay

DISTRICT STATE

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

Payroll Costs 81.0 85.2 81.5 78.5 78.4 78.8

Other Operating Costs 19.0 14.8 18.5 21.5 21.6 21.2

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Rick Reedy



Consider and act on Cobb, Hunt, and Maus Middle School attendance zones for opening in August 2010



We will be ready to make a recommendation on the zones for Cobb, Hunt, and Maus Middle School.

All economic and growth factors point to opening this August, 2010.

RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend a motion to approve the attendance zones as presented.

COMMENTS:


Superintendent's Office

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DRAFT COBB MS ZONE

StaffordStafford2010: 7212010: 7212011: 8182011: 818

Stafford MSStafford MS

Griffin MSGriffin MS

Cobb MSCobb MS

CobbCobb2010: 6482010: 6482011: 7212011: 721

GriffinGriffin2010: 5462010: 5462011: 6012011: 601

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DRAFT HUNT MS ZONE

Pioneer Heritage MSPioneer Heritage MS

Hunt MSHunt MS

Pioneer HeritagePioneer Heritage2010: 5932010: 5932011: 6422011: 642

HuntHunt2010: 5692010: 569 Hunt MSHunt MS2010: 5692010: 5692011: 6142011: 614

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DRAFT MAUS MS ZONE

Maus MSMaus MS

Roach MSRoach MS

RoachRoach2010: 6412010: 6412011: 7042011: 704

Maus MSMaus MS

MausMaus2010: 5032010: 5032011: 6052011: 605

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Doug Zambiasi

DATE:


Consider and act on restrictions to general public middle school transfer guidelines for 2010-2011

school year



A new guideline has been drafted to limit or not allow transfers from our newly constituted

middle school attendance zones to ensure a stable student body for programming and planning

purposes. The guideline, if approved, will read as follows: Middle school general public

student transfers for 2010-2011 will NOT be allowed OUT of newly constituted middle

school attendance zones (Cobb, Griffin, Hunt, Pioneer Heritage, Maus and Roach). All students

with an approved middle school transfer in 2009-2010 may request to remain at their previously

approved campus.

RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend a motion to approve the general public middle school transfer guideline for

2010-2011 school year.

COMMENTS:


Administrative Services

January 11, 2010

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Advancing Academic Rigor

Advancing Academic RigorRigorRigor


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Advancing Academic RigorAdvancing Academic RigorAdvancing Academic RigorAdvancing Academic Rigor

� How are we doing now?

� What are the major barriers?

� Our most capable � Our most capable

students….where are they?

� Next steps!

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Student Groups and APStudent Groups and AP

Major increases in sitting for exams,

as well as performance� All sophomores took the PSAT in October

� AP Testing� AP Testing

� 74.4% of AP Exams taken in 2009 earned

a 3 or better

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Major BarriersMajor Barriers

� “Exclusive” instead of “Inclusive”

� Support Mechanisms

� Underrepresented Student Groups

� “Rigorous” work vs “More” work

� Tolerance to Struggling

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Capable Students not in Advanced Courses


Scored 2345 or higher on the 2009

TAKS Math Test:

1183 of 2989, 6th & 7th graders

395 of 1046, 8th graders 395 of 1046, 8th graders

580 of 1049, 9th graders


**TEA defines “college readiness” as 2300 or above on

TAKS.

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TAKS Science Test:

965 of 2270, 7th & 8th graders



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TAKS Reading Test:

645 of 1340 , 9th graders

201 of 600, 10th graders 201 of 600, 10th graders


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Action PlanAction Plan

� Departmental Collaboration

� Instructional Resource Guides

� Identify, Embrace and Encourage

� Support Mechanisms

� PreAP/AP Teacher Training

� “Rigorous” work vs. “More” work � “Rigorous” work vs. “More” work

� Instructional Leadership Meetings

� PreAP Algebra 1

� Vertical Teaming

� Review Programs of Successful ISD’s

� An Expanded Role with Academic Counseling

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FISD Counselor’s RoleFISD Counselor’s Role

� Educating Parents

� Encouraging Students

� Collaboration with Colleagues� Collaboration with Colleagues

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Educating ParentsEducating Parents

� All Levels

� AP Extravaganza – Jan. 11 and Jan. 25

� AP PowerPoint, Video, Pamphlets� AP PowerPoint, Video, Pamphlets

� Distinguished Achievement Program

Brochure

� Websites and Newsletters

� Coffee with the Counselors

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Benefits of AP Program Benefits of AP Program for Studentsfor Students

Benefits of AP Program Benefits of AP Program for Studentsfor Students

Students who complete AP courses are:� likely to complete more college level work

� More likely to take additional college courses within the discipline of their AP coursework

� More likely to take additional college courses within the discipline of their AP coursework

� more likely to graduate with a double major

� twice as likely to go into advanced study

Willingham & Morris, 1986; UT Study 1988

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Benefits of AP Program for StudentsBenefits of AP Program for Students

� Taking AP increases eligibility for scholarships and makes candidates more attractive to colleges.

� 31 percent of colleges and universities consider student’s AP experience when making decisions student’s AP experience when making decisions about which students will receive scholarships.

� 85 percent of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admissions decisions.

� Source: Crux Research, Inc., March 2007

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AP and the Cost of CollegeAP and the Cost of College

� A 2008 study found that AP students had better four-year graduation rates than those who did not take AP. For example, graduation rates for AP English Literature students were 62 percent higher than graduation rates for 62 percent higher than graduation rates for those who took other English courses in high school.

� The typical college cost per year for a four-year public institution is $7,662 for in-state students and $18,629 for out-of-state students. (tuition, fees, and books only)

Source: The College Board, 2008

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WHAT COUNTS IN WHAT COUNTS IN

COLLEGE ADMISSIONSCOLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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Overall Grades

Class Rank

SAT Scores

Courses Selected

6

14

39

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

Work/School Activity

Essay

Overall Grades

% citing “considerably important”1992 NACAC Survey

College Admissions Officials

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Educating ParentsEducating Parents

� 5th Grade Parent Night

� College Ed Information for 7th Grade

Parents

� 8th Grade Parent Night

� Rising Senior Night

� Family Connection

� Sophomore Conferences

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Encouraging StudentsEncouraging Students

� College Week

� Guidance Lessons

� Transitioning 6th Grade

� College Ed 7th Grade� College Ed 7th Grade

� Middle School Career Planner 8th Grade

� Sophomore Conferences

� Go Center

� Recognition of AP Scholars

� Board Recognition of National Merit Scholars

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Collaboration with ColleaguesCollaboration with Colleagues

� Vertical Team

� Professional Development

� College Updates� College Updates

� Partnership with Teachers

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Counseling SummaryCounseling Summary

� Focus on all levels, elementary, middle and high school

� Educate and encourage students

� Ongoing Education of Parents� Ongoing Education of Parents

� Importance of transition years for both students and parents

� Full implementation of the FISD Comprehensive Guidance Plan

� New and better strategies to “push” students to challenge themselves academically

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Doug Zambiasi

DATE:


Consider and act on direction for employee health insurance plan for 2010-2011



We have studied the advantages and disadvantages of the Frisco ISD self-funded plan and

compared it with the TRS ActiveCare plan. We believe we should remain with our current plan

at this time but work with our consultant in the areas of benefits and premiums in an effort to

more closely mirror the ActiveCare plan. We will continue to monitor our plan's cash reserve

and changes made to the ActiveCare plan in an on-going effort to provide our employees the

best care at the lowest cost.

RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend a motion to approve Frisco ISD participation in their partially self-funded health

insurance plan in 2011-2011.

COMMENTS:

Budgeted and funded from FISD budget with no increase to district health insurance contribution.


Administrative Services

January 11, 2010

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Linda Bass



Consider and act on personnel recommendations



Please see monthly personnel resignations and new contracts report following.

RECOMMENDATION:

We recommend a motion to approve the personnel report as written.

COMMENTS:


Human Resources

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PERSONNEL REPORT

Resignations

January 11, 2010

Professional Resignations:

NAME

CAMPUS/ASSIGNMENT

REASON

Danielle Garcia

Allen Elementary

Special Education Teacher

Personal Reasons

Mary Helen Hughes Wakeland High School

Spanish Teacher

Personal Reasons

Angela Magill Liberty High School

English Teacher

Family Circumstances/

Job Outside Education

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PERSONNEL REPORT

New Hires

January 11, 2010

Administrative Contract Recommendation:

NAME

DEGREE EXP. CAMPUS/ASSIGNMENT

William Rushing BS/Physical Education

M.Ed./Educational Administration

East Texas State Univ.

Commerce, TX

33 yrs. Construction Department

Construction Manager

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Professional Contract Recommendations:

NAME

DEGREE EXP. CAMPUS/ASSIGNMENT

Amanda Allman BA/Recreation, Park & Tourism

Sciences

Texas A&M Univ.

College Station, TX

0 yrs. Elliott Elementary School

Special Education Co-Teacher

Nicole Connor

BA/Speech-Language Pathology and

Audiology

Univ. of North Texas

Denton, TX

MS/Speech-Language Pathology

Texas Woman’s Univ.

Denton, TX

0 yrs. Early Childhood School

Speech-Language Pathologist

Daisy Falkstein

BS/Speech-Language Pathology

Univ. of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX

MS/Psychology

Texas A&M Univ.

Commerce, TX

MS/Clinical Psychology

Argosy Univ.

Farmers Branch, TX

6 yrs. Special Education Department

School Psychologist

Adam Halford

BBA/Marketing


Denton, TX

0 yrs. Centennial High School


Joanna Parker

BS/Education

Lubbock Christian Univ.

Lubbock, TX

5 yrs. Smith Elementary

Third Grade Teacher

Michael Titus BS/Civil Engineering

Texas A&M Univ.

College Station, TX

0 yrs. Heritage High School


Carrie Warren BS/Education

Mississippi State Univ.

Starkville, MS

M.Ed./Education


Denton, TX

MA/School Counseling

Amberton Univ.

Garland, TX

5 yrs. Scoggins Middle School

School Counselor

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