Board Notes

A Summary of the June 17, 2010, Tyler ISD Board of Trustees Meeting

 Board Approves Middle School Principal

The Board of Trustees authorized and approved Masud Shamsid-Deen as principal of Dogan Middle School.  Mr. Shamsid-Deen has more than nine years of education experience, most recently as the Assistant Principal of Berkner High School in Richardson ISD.  He will begin his new position with Tyler ISD on July 1, 2010. 

Board Recognizes Staff Member

Tyler ISD is proud to congratulate Marcia Smith, Dogan Middle School Librarian, for receiving a literacy grant from the Association of Texas Professional Educators Foundation (ATPE) for $1000 to purchase new literacy materials for the school library. Mrs. Smith plans to use the funds to buy Playaways (little mini-MP3 players) that house books to target the ESL/Struggling Reader populations. Tyler ISD is the only district in East Texas to receive the grant, and only six were awarded throughout the state. 

Board Approves Delegate and Alternate to TASA/TASB Convention

The Board of Trustees approved Orenthia Mason as the delegate and Eleno Licea as the alternate to TASA/TASB Convention held in Houston, Texas, September 24-26, 2010.

Each year trustees attend the annual joint convention for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) where new legislation, school finance, etc. are presented.  As a part of school district attendance, a delegate assembly is held and each district sends one delegate and alternate for voting on issues.  

Board Approves Acquisition of Property for New School Site

The Board of Trustees approved the purchase of property for a new middle school.  The land is 29.5 acres that is located off of Old Jacksonville Highway and the new road to be completed called Three Lakes Parkway.  The purchase price of the land is $1.9 million, which is approximately $60,000 an acre.  Andy Bergfeld, the commercial realtor assisting Tyler ISD in this transaction, said the purchase price of the land is estimated to be a $25,000 an acre discount on this property compared to other parcels of land being sold in this area. Funding for the property will be provided from 2008 bond proceeds. 

Board Approves Architectural Contract for the Design of a New Middle School 

The Board of Trustees approved architectural contract with PBK for the design of a new middle school. At the May 20th regular board meeting, the board of trustees approved the

Administration to negotiate with PBK for the design of a new middle school.

Board Approves TI Navigator Systems

The Board of Trustees approved the purchase of TI Navigator Systems for Boulter, Dogan, Stewart, and John Tyler High School in the amount of $142,000. These systems will be purchased using campus and district Title I funds to facilitate the implementation of the Algebra Readiness Grants at Boulter, Dogan, and Stewart Middle Schools and provide additional resources for John Tyler High School Mathematics teachers.

The purchase of the Navigator Systems will allow for engaging instructional delivery and continued support with on-going training for the middle schools as well as at John Tyler High School. This technology is beneficial for all students and an effective resource for our mathematics teachers.   

Facilities Department Provides Update on School Construction Projects

Tyler ISD Construction Project Manager, Monte Robinett, provided the Board of Trustees an update on the progress of the school construction projects. 

Clarkston Elementary School

Demolition of old campus is Complete.  New parking lot is complete with parking lot lighting being installed and sidewalks are complete.  Progress for next month will be the completion of the project.

Griffin Elementary School

Interior and exterior drywall framing is complete in all classroom areas and sheetrock has been installed.  Ceiling grid and light fixtures are being installed in all classroom areas.

Steel erection is complete at gym and cafeteria and interior and exterior masonry is being installed. Exterior brickwork is progressing well at 2 story classroom buildings.

Roofing is being installed at gym and cafeteria and roofing installation at classroom wings is complete.

Next month’s progress will be the continuation of all items listed above.

Orr Elementary School

New furniture was delivered on June 1. Furniture and equipment from the existing campus was moved to the new building on June 5th & 6th. Asbestos abatement and demolition is underway at old campus. Concrete work is nearing completion in courtyard. 
The next month’s progress will be the completion of demolition of old campus.

Woods Elementary School

New furniture was delivered on June 1.  Furniture and equipment from the existing campus was moved to the new building on June 5th & 6th.  Asbestos abatement and demolition is underway at old campus.  Concrete work is nearing completion in courtyard.

The next month’s progress will be the completion of demolition of old campus.

Jones/Boshears

Final punch lists have been made on all interior areas.  New furniture has been delivered and installed in Jones, Administration and Cafeteria. Furniture and equipment was moved from the existing Jones campus to the new building on June 7 & 8. Food service equipment installation is complete.

The next month’s progress will be the completion of all buildings and detailing out the site work.     

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