1 00:00:05,020 --> 00:00:11,140 Good evening, everyone. It's 732. 2 00:00:13,280 --> 00:00:17,880 Announcement has been made, and a quorum is present, and the 3 00:00:17,880 --> 00:00:22,740 meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance 4 00:00:22,740 --> 00:00:29,920 with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas government code chapter 551. 5 00:00:32,240 --> 00:00:34,100 And as we always do, we always 6 00:00:34,100 --> 00:00:44,560 start off with an invocation so this one is personal to me and this happens to be my 7 00:00:44,560 --> 00:00:50,840 pastor so I want to tell you a little bit about him. Pastor Ben Bailey serves as the 8 00:00:50,840 --> 00:00:58,260 lead pastor of Awakened Church which is a multi-location church in the DFW Metroplex 9 00:00:58,260 --> 00:01:01,980 committed to awakening hearts to the beauty of the gospel. 10 00:01:02,920 --> 00:01:06,080 Known for his creative communications style and 11 00:01:06,080 --> 00:01:11,840 non-conventional approach to ministry, Pastor Ben leads one of the most culturally diverse 12 00:01:12,420 --> 00:01:14,040 congregations in the nation. 13 00:01:15,060 --> 00:01:18,520 At the core of his ministry is a simple conviction. 14 00:01:19,240 --> 00:01:22,460 When people see Jesus clearly, everything changes. 15 00:01:22,460 --> 00:01:28,960 Pastor Ben's relatable voice, gospel center teaching in general love for people to create 16 00:01:28,960 --> 00:01:34,420 an environment where lives are transformed from the inside out. 17 00:01:35,300 --> 00:01:43,000 Pastor Ben is the author of the books, Collide, Limonless, Captured by Grace, and Enough. 18 00:01:43,840 --> 00:01:50,060 Books that reflect how his passion for helping people break free from fear, performance and 19 00:01:50,060 --> 00:01:54,980 religious scribe, and so they can fully experience the life God intended. 20 00:01:55,880 --> 00:02:01,460 Pastor Ben leads gospel circles of churches and ministries, which is GCCM, 21 00:02:02,020 --> 00:02:08,460 a growing relational network designed to connect pastors, churches, 22 00:02:09,200 --> 00:02:11,880 and leaders around the message of gospel. 23 00:02:12,620 --> 00:02:17,620 He also oversees gospel institute, a new covenant online learning, 24 00:02:17,620 --> 00:02:26,840 environment, equipped in believers to understand and share the gospel with clarity and confidence. 25 00:02:27,940 --> 00:02:34,440 Pastor Van and his wife, Kim, have been married for 32 wonderful years. 26 00:02:35,780 --> 00:02:40,520 Together, they are building a generational legacy rooted in grace. 27 00:02:40,520 --> 00:02:50,460 They have four children, Kala, Marcy, Kade, and Jada, all of whom Jorfer Lee serve at Awakened. 28 00:02:51,420 --> 00:02:53,440 And this is just as important. 29 00:02:53,580 --> 00:03:02,440 He is also called G-Pop to his only grandchild, Juniper Grace, who runs his grandparents with 30 00:03:02,440 --> 00:03:05,440 one giggle and zero effort. 31 00:03:05,620 --> 00:03:07,660 And I have witnessed that myself. 32 00:03:07,660 --> 00:03:12,660 If you look at his phone, the first thing you're going to see is a picture of Juniper. 33 00:03:13,300 --> 00:03:18,240 So at this time, I welcome you, Pastor Ben Daly, to the podium. 34 00:03:22,080 --> 00:03:29,360 Thank you so very much for that introduction, and before I pray tonight, I just want to 35 00:03:29,360 --> 00:03:37,720 take just a moment to say thank you for the past several months, Irving ISD has done 36 00:03:37,720 --> 00:03:45,620 something for us that I want to say we will not forget. Our new building isn't finished yet, 37 00:03:46,140 --> 00:03:52,500 and rather than leave us scrambling, this amazing district opened its doors and made some room 38 00:03:52,500 --> 00:03:58,620 for us. And I want to say publicly that that kind of generosity doesn't happen by accident. 39 00:03:59,060 --> 00:04:04,820 And I understand that it happens because people choose it. And I want to thank 40 00:04:04,820 --> 00:04:13,820 board president to 80 Jenkins every member of this incredible board of trustees and honestly 41 00:04:13,820 --> 00:04:21,520 I would say everyone across this district the teachers the staff the people whose names 42 00:04:21,520 --> 00:04:28,540 that you know we may never know thank you for for welcoming us for a short season and 43 00:04:28,540 --> 00:04:36,240 And we've had the honor of really serving alongside Irving ISD for many years and in many 44 00:04:36,240 --> 00:04:37,740 ways as a church. 45 00:04:37,880 --> 00:04:42,680 And that is something that we hope continues for many more. 46 00:04:42,780 --> 00:04:47,340 And I just want to say if there is anything we can do to come alongside and help serve 47 00:04:47,340 --> 00:04:50,300 our city, we will be there. 48 00:04:51,020 --> 00:04:58,100 But what you've done for us these past months means more than I think we can fully put into 49 00:04:58,100 --> 00:05:04,300 words so simply and sincerely I just want to say thank you. I know I'm here to 50 00:05:04,300 --> 00:05:07,920 pray but I've got to say thank you. You've got to be careful giving a preacher 51 00:05:07,920 --> 00:05:13,900 a microphone. He may take a little longer but please let's pray over this 52 00:05:13,900 --> 00:05:18,980 meeting. Heavenly Father we come before you tonight with grateful hearts, grateful 53 00:05:18,980 --> 00:05:24,980 for this school district. I know I am for the students who fill its classrooms 54 00:05:24,980 --> 00:05:33,520 for the teachers and staff who give themselves to this work day after day, month after month, 55 00:05:33,580 --> 00:05:38,920 many year after year and for the men and women on this board who give their time and their 56 00:05:38,920 --> 00:05:49,080 wisdom to lead well. I'm grateful. We ask for your guidance tonight. Give clear minds. I ask that 57 00:05:49,080 --> 00:05:51,680 you give discerning hearts as decisions are made. 58 00:05:51,880 --> 00:05:55,080 Decisions that are going to shape the lives 59 00:05:55,080 --> 00:05:57,120 of children for years to come. 60 00:05:57,980 --> 00:06:00,940 Where there's difficulty and there can be, 61 00:06:01,080 --> 00:06:04,360 give patients where there may be disagreement. 62 00:06:04,900 --> 00:06:06,960 I thank you for unity of purpose 63 00:06:06,960 --> 00:06:09,340 and where there may be some uncertainty. 64 00:06:09,900 --> 00:06:12,140 Would you give courage and clarity? 65 00:06:13,080 --> 00:06:16,180 We ask your protection over every student in this district, 66 00:06:16,180 --> 00:06:28,100 every teacher standing before a classroom, every staff member working behind the scenes and every family that this district serves. 67 00:06:28,280 --> 00:06:32,180 I thank you for this community and for the chance to be a part of it. 68 00:06:32,580 --> 00:06:35,960 And we just ask this in your name tonight, amen. 69 00:06:38,980 --> 00:06:40,500 Thank you again so much, Pastor. 70 00:06:41,880 --> 00:06:47,940 So, now we have the pledge of allegiance to the American flag and the Texas flag and trust 71 00:06:47,940 --> 00:06:48,920 the high with leaders. 72 00:06:51,010 --> 00:06:52,290 Thank you, President Jenkins. 73 00:06:52,730 --> 00:07:01,050 It is my pleasure to introduce four absolutely very mature students from townally elementary 74 00:07:01,050 --> 00:07:07,750 and as I call you, you can come up, the old fifth graders, Grayson Chifonda. 75 00:07:07,750 --> 00:07:16,030 So I asked these students, you know, they just taught it in townly, what is it, what you really like about the school and the answers will blow you away. It did me. 76 00:07:16,870 --> 00:07:21,310 So Grayson said, get this, no drama in the school. 77 00:07:25,590 --> 00:07:34,130 Next, Graham Lawson, he loves that the fact that all his friends are there and he loves his teachers. 78 00:07:34,910 --> 00:07:36,770 So shout out to his teachers. 79 00:07:38,130 --> 00:07:46,750 Layla Martinez, she said, I like the way everybody treats everyone, nobody has put me down yet. 80 00:07:48,390 --> 00:07:56,350 I mean that it just touched my heart. And last but not the least is the future AI CEO of some company, 81 00:07:57,310 --> 00:08:06,410 a Tana Moreno and she says she loves the fact that she uses ECR. I didn't know what that was. I 82 00:08:06,410 --> 00:08:16,570 said what is that? She said extended constructive response writing on the computer. So we definitely 83 00:08:16,570 --> 00:08:25,850 or ring has the next CEO that they're producing out there of AI that's taking over the world. So thank you so 84 00:08:25,850 --> 00:08:29,110 much for being here and leading us. So if we can all stand up. 85 00:09:21,360 --> 00:09:22,100 No drama now. 86 00:09:38,240 --> 00:09:38,760 Trust 87 00:09:46,090 --> 00:09:51,370 me, hi, I love the way you present those students. That's that's that's that's amazing. 88 00:09:52,430 --> 00:09:58,770 Okay, at this time, we will recognize the teacher of the month and we have 89 00:09:58,770 --> 00:10:00,510 asked Trustee Snap to do the honors. 90 00:10:05,780 --> 00:10:09,340 So this month's teacher of the month is Wendy Cruz. 91 00:10:09,820 --> 00:10:12,920 She's a second grade teacher at Brandenburg Elementary. 92 00:10:23,560 --> 00:10:26,120 Here's what Miss Cruz's people said about her. 93 00:10:26,880 --> 00:10:31,080 It is our pleasure to select Miss Wendy Cruz as teacher of the month. 94 00:10:31,080 --> 00:10:40,280 Miss Cruz has dedicated 18 years to education, and all 18 of those years have been right here in Irving ISD at Brandenburg Elementary. 95 00:10:41,020 --> 00:10:48,280 Throughout her career, she has taught first, second, and third grade, and is currently a self-contained second-grade teacher. 96 00:10:48,720 --> 00:10:52,420 Wherever she is needed, her response has always been yes. 97 00:10:52,420 --> 00:10:57,100 Ms. Cruz is a teacher who believes deeply in the potential of every student. 98 00:10:57,540 --> 00:11:02,200 She establishes clear expectations from the very beginning and provides the structure, 99 00:11:02,640 --> 00:11:05,880 consistency, and accountability students need to be successful. 100 00:11:06,500 --> 00:11:11,740 She is unwavering in her belief that her students are capable of achieving at high levels. 101 00:11:12,200 --> 00:11:18,300 She truly lives the Brannonburg mission of doing whatever it takes to help every child succeed. 102 00:11:18,300 --> 00:11:26,440 She knows her students, monitors their progress, responds to their individual needs and does not lower expectations. 103 00:11:27,200 --> 00:11:33,460 Year after year, her students demonstrate significant academic progress and growth because of the intentionality, 104 00:11:33,940 --> 00:11:38,280 dedication and high expectations she brings to her classroom each day. 105 00:11:39,100 --> 00:11:42,460 Congratulations, Ms. Cruz, on behalf of Irina ISD. 106 00:12:54,160 --> 00:12:54,640 Okay. 107 00:13:01,520 --> 00:13:05,700 Good evening, everyone. First, I would like to thank our superintendent, Dr. 108 00:13:05,920 --> 00:13:10,960 Galindo, and our district administration, President Jenkins, and our board of trustees, 109 00:13:10,960 --> 00:13:19,920 and everyone who makes the decision and a priority to recognize and celebrate the work happening in our classrooms every single day. 110 00:13:20,600 --> 00:13:25,740 I am truly honored and incredibly grateful to be recognized as the teacher of the month of September. 111 00:13:26,600 --> 00:13:32,000 I also want to give a special thank you to my principal, Claudia Ruiz, for nominating me. 112 00:13:32,620 --> 00:13:35,100 Ms. Ruiz, thank you for seeing the work that I do. 113 00:13:35,100 --> 00:13:42,220 And believing in me and taking the time to recognize it, it means more than you know, and I'm sure you do. 114 00:13:45,100 --> 00:13:53,520 This year, as our Board Snap mentioned, it is my 18th year, all of them are Brian and Bergerle Mentry. 115 00:13:54,380 --> 00:14:03,220 18 years, y'all. 18 years. When I say that out loud, I'm not entirely sure whether I should feel proud 116 00:14:03,220 --> 00:14:11,640 or just really really really tired but the truth is I am proud. For 18 years I 117 00:14:11,640 --> 00:14:15,680 have walked through the doors of the same school. I have watched students grow. 118 00:14:16,620 --> 00:14:21,940 Worked alongside incredible educators and built lifelong friendships and 119 00:14:21,940 --> 00:14:30,020 collected enough classroom stories to keep everyone entertained for a while but I 120 00:14:30,020 --> 00:14:36,220 years, I can generally say, I love what I do. Of course, loving what you do doesn't mean 121 00:14:36,220 --> 00:14:41,180 every day goes according to plan. And if you've ever been for five minutes in an elementary 122 00:14:41,180 --> 00:14:43,520 classroom, you know that I don't lie. 123 00:14:45,900 --> 00:14:48,740 But then there are the moments that remind us why 124 00:14:48,740 --> 00:14:54,380 we do this. The student who finally understands a concept, they previously did not understand. 125 00:14:54,380 --> 00:14:58,200 or the child who discovers confidence in themselves 126 00:14:58,200 --> 00:14:59,860 or the former student. 127 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:05,620 And so comes back to me and says, do you remember me as if I could ever forgive them, forget them. 128 00:15:06,380 --> 00:15:12,500 Those are the moments that had kept me at Brennenberg for 18 years. So more along the way, Brennenberg 129 00:15:12,500 --> 00:15:18,860 stopped being simply where I went to work. You became home. It certainly didn't, I didn't 130 00:15:18,860 --> 00:15:23,860 make this journey alone. To my colleagues and team members, thank you for the friendships, 131 00:15:23,860 --> 00:15:29,100 the laughter encouragement and support you make the hard days easier and the 132 00:15:29,100 --> 00:15:36,540 good days so much better to my husband Eric and my children Brandon and 133 00:15:36,540 --> 00:15:41,760 Sophia thank you for sharing me with hundreds of children over the years for 134 00:15:41,760 --> 00:15:46,080 listening to all my stories celebrating the victories and supporting me 135 00:15:46,080 --> 00:15:50,640 through every season I couldn't have continued doing something I love for this 136 00:15:50,640 --> 00:15:56,960 long without you beside me. So thank you. Muchas gracias. I want to say thank you to my parents 137 00:15:56,960 --> 00:16:04,740 for always encouraging me to work hard, believing myself and follow my dreams, especially my dad, 138 00:16:05,580 --> 00:16:11,840 my puppy, who I know would be incredibly proud, sorry, to see me standing here tonight. 139 00:16:13,300 --> 00:16:22,680 Poppy was my rock. He believed in me. He encouraged me to go after my dreams and reminded me to keep going when things got hard. 140 00:16:23,540 --> 00:16:32,160 Although he isn't here physically to celebrate with me, I carry his love, encouragement and his faith in me wherever I go. 141 00:16:32,160 --> 00:16:39,020 tonight, I carry him with me too. To the rest of my family and friends, especially 142 00:16:39,020 --> 00:16:43,780 those who are here tonight, thank you for your love and always cheering me on. 143 00:16:45,460 --> 00:16:52,840 18 years later, I still believe in this work. I still believe in our kids and I 144 00:16:52,840 --> 00:16:58,320 still feel incredibly fortunate that I get to walk into a school that feels like 145 00:16:58,320 --> 00:17:04,520 home and I get to do something that I truly love. This recognition may say 146 00:17:04,520 --> 00:17:11,180 teacher of the month but to me it represents 18 years of hard work. It represents 147 00:17:11,180 --> 00:17:18,020 18 years of students, families, friendships, memories, and a career that has 148 00:17:18,020 --> 00:17:24,480 given me so much. For all of that my heart is very full. Thank you. 149 00:17:38,860 --> 00:17:45,980 I am honored to be here as one of our teachers is recognized tonight as you heard, you know, 150 00:17:46,690 --> 00:17:53,600 she is an amazing teacher. She challenged our students. She makes them feel seen, valued, 151 00:17:54,000 --> 00:18:00,460 respected, and they know that they will be challenged. And so, Cruz, thank you for all the 152 00:18:00,460 --> 00:18:04,620 hard work, your commitment, your dedication, we are truly proud of you, and we love you 153 00:18:04,620 --> 00:18:05,100 very much. 154 00:18:05,480 --> 00:18:06,840 She's very deserving of this honor. 155 00:18:07,140 --> 00:18:07,540 Thank you. 156 00:18:20,060 --> 00:18:26,040 Okay, Ms. Cruz, you let us know, you used 18 years, right? 157 00:18:27,680 --> 00:18:33,840 But I want to tell you, it does matter whether it's 18 days or 18 weeks or 18 months, we can 158 00:18:33,840 --> 00:18:36,060 tell you're very, very passionate. 159 00:18:36,820 --> 00:18:38,540 Keep challenging our students. 160 00:18:39,760 --> 00:18:40,340 Thank you again. 161 00:18:40,340 --> 00:18:40,940 But 162 00:18:47,700 --> 00:18:51,580 our next recognition is the employee of the month. 163 00:18:51,980 --> 00:18:54,900 And trusty-reshotay we do to honors. 164 00:18:55,860 --> 00:18:56,920 Thank you, President Jenkins. 165 00:18:57,980 --> 00:19:04,320 Our recognition of the employee of the month, Nora Barera, from Stripes Elementary. 166 00:19:04,980 --> 00:19:06,020 Thank you for coming in front. 167 00:19:06,720 --> 00:19:11,620 Cafe Manager Nora Barera is an invaluable member of the Stripes Elementary community. 168 00:19:12,300 --> 00:19:15,620 Each day she goes above and beyond to ensure students 169 00:19:15,620 --> 00:19:19,560 to receive nutritious meals while creating a welcoming 170 00:19:19,560 --> 00:19:23,900 environment where every child feels seen cared for and valued. 171 00:19:24,400 --> 00:19:28,120 On a campus serving more than 680 students, 172 00:19:28,720 --> 00:19:32,020 her exceptional leadership, organization, flexibility, 173 00:19:32,860 --> 00:19:35,720 and positive attitude, helping sure that one of the most 174 00:19:35,720 --> 00:19:38,140 important parts of the school day runs seamlessly. 175 00:19:39,080 --> 00:19:42,700 What truly sets Ms. Varera apart is the heart she brings 176 00:19:42,700 --> 00:19:43,540 to her work. 177 00:19:43,540 --> 00:19:47,800 She understands that the campus is more than a place to eat. 178 00:19:48,380 --> 00:19:54,440 It's a space where relationships are built, connections are fostered, and students experience 179 00:19:54,440 --> 00:19:55,500 a sense of belonging. 180 00:19:56,360 --> 00:20:02,300 She consistently supports students and staff with kindness, compassion, and a willingness 181 00:20:02,300 --> 00:20:04,260 to help whatever needed. 182 00:20:05,160 --> 00:20:11,760 Her dedication to serving others creates a positive impact that extends far beyond the 183 00:20:11,760 --> 00:20:18,040 cafeteria. Campus administration is incredibly grateful for the pride Ms. 184 00:20:18,140 --> 00:20:21,740 Barrera takes in serving the stifes community and for the meaningful 185 00:20:21,740 --> 00:20:26,380 difference that she makes in the lives of students every day. Her commitment, 186 00:20:26,760 --> 00:20:30,700 care, and serving leadership makes her truly deserving of this recognition. 187 00:20:31,580 --> 00:20:34,640 Congratulations, Felicitades Senora, but Nora Barrera. 188 00:21:42,400 --> 00:21:50,760 Good evening everybody, everyone, superintendor Dr. Galindo, President Jenkins and other members 189 00:21:50,760 --> 00:21:51,500 of the board. 190 00:21:52,300 --> 00:21:57,580 Thank you for this recognition and I'm very honored and grateful to have been selected 191 00:21:57,580 --> 00:21:58,840 as employee of the month. 192 00:21:59,580 --> 00:22:04,720 Receiving this recognition means so much for me and I sincerely appreciate it. 193 00:22:04,720 --> 00:22:13,160 To my administrators and supervisors, Olga Rosenberg and Salvador Paredes, thank you 194 00:22:13,160 --> 00:22:18,220 for believing in me for recognizing my work and for giving me the opportunity to be part 195 00:22:18,220 --> 00:22:20,080 of something so meaningful. 196 00:22:20,640 --> 00:22:25,580 I appreciate the support, encouragement and trust that I receive every day. 197 00:22:26,700 --> 00:22:33,480 To my family and friends, thank you for being here on this very special day and for all the 198 00:22:33,480 --> 00:22:35,200 support I always receive from you. 199 00:22:35,940 --> 00:22:36,800 I love you so much. 200 00:22:42,670 --> 00:22:46,130 As a cafeteria manager, working in a school, nutrition school 201 00:22:46,130 --> 00:22:47,890 is more than just serving meals. 202 00:22:48,530 --> 00:22:52,070 It's an opportunity to continue to well-being of our students 203 00:22:52,410 --> 00:22:55,690 and to create a welcoming and positive environment for them 204 00:22:55,690 --> 00:22:56,330 each day. 205 00:22:56,930 --> 00:23:01,690 I am proud to be part of a team that works hard for hard 206 00:23:01,690 --> 00:23:04,950 and provide students with nutrition meals and great service. 207 00:23:04,950 --> 00:23:08,710 I would especially like to thank Ms. Rothi, 208 00:23:08,870 --> 00:23:13,670 Principal Sustypes Elementary, Ms. Williams, and Ms. Murillo. 209 00:23:14,390 --> 00:23:18,230 And all the wonderful staff from Stypes 210 00:23:18,230 --> 00:23:19,970 for always supporting me. 211 00:23:20,990 --> 00:23:22,810 To my cafeteria team, thank you. 212 00:23:23,310 --> 00:23:25,430 This recognition is not just about me. 213 00:23:26,070 --> 00:23:28,370 It's also about the wonderful people 214 00:23:28,370 --> 00:23:30,930 I have the privilege of working with every day. 215 00:23:31,910 --> 00:23:34,030 Their dedication, hard work, teamwork, 216 00:23:34,030 --> 00:23:37,690 and commitment are what makes our cafeteria successful. 217 00:23:38,290 --> 00:23:40,790 I am truly grateful for each one of them. 218 00:23:41,550 --> 00:23:44,710 This recognition motivates me to continue learning, 219 00:23:45,170 --> 00:23:47,490 improving, and giving my best every day. 220 00:23:47,990 --> 00:23:51,570 Thank you again for this meaningful recognition. 221 00:23:51,970 --> 00:23:54,410 It's an honor that I always appreciate. 222 00:23:54,990 --> 00:23:55,730 Thank you so much. 223 00:23:56,170 --> 00:23:58,470 Thank you so much, thank you. 224 00:24:07,680 --> 00:24:10,020 Good evening, super-intended Dr. Galindo, 225 00:24:10,400 --> 00:24:12,520 President Adi Jenkins and members of the board. 226 00:24:12,520 --> 00:24:18,800 I just like to add to what has already been said tonight and say how truly honored and privileged I am to be here 227 00:24:18,800 --> 00:24:20,800 It is be standing along Ms. Nauravarara 228 00:24:21,520 --> 00:24:29,080 And all our hard work and dedication she has shown us at stifes. We are so grateful that she has chosen to be part of our stifes family 229 00:24:29,080 --> 00:24:32,580 Her commitment to our school and our students truly makes a difference 230 00:24:33,260 --> 00:24:40,380 Congratulations Ms. Bharara. We're so blessed to have you with us. Thank you for everything that you do and we wish you continued success 231 00:24:40,380 --> 00:24:41,920 As congratulations again. 232 00:25:10,380 --> 00:25:12,300 nuestra escuela y por nuestros estudiantes. 233 00:25:12,620 --> 00:25:15,060 Muchas felicidades y que sigan con los exitos. 234 00:25:15,320 --> 00:25:15,560 Gracias. 235 00:25:19,280 --> 00:25:20,200 Gracias a todos. 236 00:25:21,140 --> 00:25:24,440 Yes, Ms. Laura, can you come forward, please? 237 00:25:24,820 --> 00:25:26,940 Trustee High have some comments. 238 00:25:31,130 --> 00:25:32,150 Thank you, President Jenkins. 239 00:25:32,410 --> 00:25:37,710 I really have a shoulder to the entire cafeteria 240 00:25:38,270 --> 00:25:40,230 organization of Orving ISD. 241 00:25:40,770 --> 00:25:44,830 And I have a testimony here from Ms. Rosenberger. 242 00:25:44,830 --> 00:25:52,010 The day we went to the campus to recognize her, the day before the health inspectors had 243 00:25:52,010 --> 00:25:56,830 come, and done the inspection of all the cafeteria on all our campuses. 244 00:25:57,850 --> 00:26:04,550 And out of the 35 campuses, 34 of them got A or A plus. 245 00:26:05,550 --> 00:26:08,570 And 20 of them got the highest A. 246 00:26:08,570 --> 00:26:19,510 And the health department said that our results orving ISD cafeteria inspection results 247 00:26:19,510 --> 00:26:24,030 rival or exceed those of the best local restaurants. 248 00:26:28,970 --> 00:26:34,530 But here's the special part that hugs at your heart. 249 00:26:35,170 --> 00:26:41,490 So I was talking to Ms. Rosenberger and she said, you know, Mrs. Hi, we have so many special dietary needs students. 250 00:26:41,490 --> 00:26:48,470 We get the doctors, not from them, we get the folders and on a daily basis they prepare 251 00:26:48,470 --> 00:26:50,710 special meals for those students. 252 00:26:51,790 --> 00:26:56,310 But something even better than that, she said those students are sitting having a special 253 00:26:56,310 --> 00:27:00,650 meal but they can look at their friends, plate and it looks different. 254 00:27:01,410 --> 00:27:08,370 And so for them to feel included they plan the menu to be as close to the real menu as possible. 255 00:27:08,370 --> 00:27:12,610 So, if that's not hard in Orving I's, I don't know what is. 256 00:27:13,510 --> 00:27:15,690 Let's give it up for the entire party. 257 00:27:24,140 --> 00:27:25,120 That's really awesome. 258 00:27:25,900 --> 00:27:31,180 So now we will recognize the guest, educate of the month, and trustee Randall will do 259 00:27:31,180 --> 00:27:31,580 to honors. 260 00:27:32,640 --> 00:27:33,600 Yeah, thank you, Mr. President. 261 00:27:34,020 --> 00:27:41,720 So Mr. Arrow, if you'd step up, I'll find out Mr. Arrow will his guest educator Nimitz also 262 00:27:41,720 --> 00:27:46,000 So lives right around the corner from Nimitz, if not right across the street. 263 00:27:46,240 --> 00:27:51,860 So he's down there from my neck of the woods, so I'm honored to introduce him tonight. 264 00:27:52,440 --> 00:27:56,640 So Mr. Larry Arnold with someone the Nimitz Administration can always count on to step in and 265 00:27:56,640 --> 00:28:01,860 support wherever he's needed, whether he's working with life students or assisting students in classrooms. 266 00:28:02,500 --> 00:28:08,460 He consistently demonstrates a willingness to help and do whatever is necessary to ensure student success. 267 00:28:08,460 --> 00:28:16,080 Yes, Mr. Arnold comes to campus each day with a positive attitude and a readiness to work with all students and all situations. 268 00:28:16,540 --> 00:28:23,780 It is evident that he generally cares about the NIMIT students and is committed to helping them have a successful and productive day. 269 00:28:24,420 --> 00:28:37,480 In addition to his dedication to students, Mr. Arnold has earned the respect and appreciation of the campus staff, his dependable, positive and collaborative and his presence has a meaningful impact on the NIMIT's campus culture. 270 00:28:37,480 --> 00:28:43,420 Rather than simply fulfilling expectations, he takes the time to build strong relationships 271 00:28:43,420 --> 00:28:48,180 with students and actively contributes as a value member of the Nimitz team. 272 00:28:48,860 --> 00:28:53,620 Campus administration is grateful for Mr. Arnold's flexibility, commitment, and consistent 273 00:28:53,620 --> 00:28:55,620 willingness to serve wherever needed. 274 00:28:56,200 --> 00:29:01,740 His positive attitude and dedication make him a tremendous asset to the Nimitz campus community. 275 00:29:02,460 --> 00:29:06,520 Congratulations, Mr. Arnold, for ISD's September guest educator of the month. 276 00:30:20,110 --> 00:30:36,270 Well, I guess first thing I need to do is thank everybody that's here and for this great honor that I received tonight. I was blown away, actually, when I was given to me last week. I was really surprised, but I know I deserved it. But anyway, that's my side. 277 00:30:39,040 --> 00:30:51,540 I was thinking, I don't know of any subject in the past six years that I haven't covered. I mean, from the elementary schools to the middle schools, to Nimitz, 278 00:30:51,540 --> 00:30:57,720 It seems like every time I turn around, it's a different class, especially as my favorite. 279 00:30:58,380 --> 00:31:05,300 I was certified special ed, and when I retired, I was at home one day and my wife decided 280 00:31:05,300 --> 00:31:11,960 I needed a job, so I was okay, so came up here to fill out the applications, and for too 281 00:31:11,960 --> 00:31:12,800 long I was subbing. 282 00:31:13,760 --> 00:31:18,660 And it's been an honor, it's been fun, I just watched those kids grow, I still see them 283 00:31:18,660 --> 00:31:23,640 in the neighborhood, I see him restaurants and streets and I always say hi to him, they 284 00:31:23,640 --> 00:31:30,460 always remember my name. So it's just quite an honor to be able to say, I knew you, I 285 00:31:30,460 --> 00:31:39,100 taught you, do you remember me? So it, I just don't know what to say other than it's been 286 00:31:39,100 --> 00:31:47,460 an honor. I can say it is a lot of fun. It gives me something to do. And I think I do do 287 00:31:47,460 --> 00:31:52,240 my best to teach those kids something. I don't like to just sit there. I like to be 288 00:31:52,940 --> 00:31:58,220 moving with them, doing stuff with them, doing the computer work with them, just so 289 00:31:58,220 --> 00:32:02,420 I can say yes, I understand that. And if I don't, I'll find somebody that'll do it for 290 00:32:02,420 --> 00:32:11,500 me. The time when I was at the good elementary and doing COVID and I got to teach online, 291 00:32:12,260 --> 00:32:17,340 I was doing a long term online and I always knew if I needed an answer, I asked one of those 292 00:32:17,340 --> 00:32:21,020 kids. You know, you know, if I didn't know what I said, okay, you know, what did you 293 00:32:21,020 --> 00:32:26,180 tell us? You know what it is. But that was, that was a good year when I, when I got to 294 00:32:26,180 --> 00:32:32,160 do that. So anyway, I just want to say thanks again and I hope I have a few more years left 295 00:32:32,160 --> 00:32:34,920 in me to keep doing this. So thank you. 296 00:32:43,250 --> 00:32:49,770 Board on behalf of Nimitz High School, thank you for recognizing Mr. Arnold. It's been said 297 00:32:49,770 --> 00:32:52,870 He is incredibly flexible and very dependable. 298 00:32:53,110 --> 00:32:54,930 He is an asset to our community, 299 00:32:55,050 --> 00:32:57,430 and we are very grateful that you choose to serve Nimitz. 300 00:32:57,710 --> 00:32:58,030 Thank you. 301 00:32:58,210 --> 00:32:58,910 Thank you. 302 00:33:05,700 --> 00:33:08,200 OK, we're going to pause for five seconds 303 00:33:08,200 --> 00:33:11,500 and allow the kiddos from town, the elementary 304 00:33:12,180 --> 00:33:13,040 to get to the house. 305 00:33:13,100 --> 00:33:14,880 I'm sure they have lots of homework, right? 306 00:33:17,500 --> 00:33:18,720 Or bedtime, that's right. 307 00:33:31,400 --> 00:33:32,040 No, sir. 308 00:33:33,600 --> 00:33:36,360 OK, we have a special recognition 309 00:33:36,360 --> 00:33:42,240 of the Elevate Graduates, so I would turn it over to Ms. Gomez. 310 00:33:45,140 --> 00:33:49,700 Thank you, President Jenkins, Dr. Gilinno, and members of the Board at this time, 311 00:33:49,800 --> 00:33:55,300 I'd invite Dr. Christina Felner, our Director of Professional Learning to the podium. 312 00:33:56,380 --> 00:34:01,880 Good afternoon. Good evening, President Jenkins, Superintendent Gilinno, members of the Board. 313 00:34:02,200 --> 00:34:04,320 I'm so excited to be back here in front of you. 314 00:34:05,380 --> 00:34:13,840 sharing 14 new Elevate graduates, each of these graduates has completed their 315 00:34:13,840 --> 00:34:18,300 bachelor's degree at Indiana Wesleyan University between May and September. 316 00:34:19,080 --> 00:34:23,200 And we're so excited to recognize them. Due to sickness, we do have about half of 317 00:34:23,200 --> 00:34:26,140 them that are not here tonight, so I'll still read their names because we 318 00:34:26,140 --> 00:34:29,740 definitely want to recognize them. All right, Mackenzie Davis, 319 00:34:34,460 --> 00:34:35,220 Elaine Melina, 320 00:34:39,890 --> 00:34:45,070 Christopher Moore, Melissa Rabelay, Jessica Setliffe, 321 00:34:45,830 --> 00:34:50,150 Tuscano, Guadalupe Tuscano, Maria Salvador Turcio, 322 00:34:51,150 --> 00:34:53,510 Noami Vidalas, and Juanita Marufo, 323 00:34:53,730 --> 00:34:55,190 we're not able to be with us tonight. 324 00:34:56,310 --> 00:34:59,630 Our next one, starting with our September graduates, was Stacey Bailey, 325 00:35:03,980 --> 00:35:04,900 Nelly Espinoza, 326 00:35:10,800 --> 00:35:11,640 Natalia Ortiz, 327 00:35:14,460 --> 00:35:15,140 Joan Robinson, 328 00:35:17,420 --> 00:35:18,860 and Genesis Romero. 329 00:35:18,860 --> 00:35:19,920 We 330 00:36:18,610 --> 00:36:26,170 now have a special recognition of the Texas Way District of Distinction, Dr. Smith. 331 00:36:26,810 --> 00:36:28,290 Yes, thank you, President Jenkins. 332 00:36:28,690 --> 00:36:32,790 President Jenkins, Superintendent Dr. Galindo, Board of Trustees. 333 00:36:33,450 --> 00:36:39,290 I now have the honor of introducing our Executive Director of Athletics, Mr. Mike Luttrell. 334 00:36:39,830 --> 00:36:45,370 My Director of Athletics, Ms. Natasha Stewart, they're going to come up into a special presentation for us. 335 00:36:56,600 --> 00:37:03,380 Good evening, President Jenkins, trustees, Superintendent Glendo, and Dr. Smith, our immediate 336 00:37:03,380 --> 00:37:05,520 supervisor, it's an honor to be here tonight. 337 00:37:06,200 --> 00:37:11,540 Our Athletic Department participated in the Texas Way Sportsmanship Initiative, established 338 00:37:11,540 --> 00:37:16,520 by the UIL and THSADA, Texas High School Athletic Directors Association. 339 00:37:17,160 --> 00:37:22,480 I'm an interject here, Coach Stewart, initiated this, and Ram Roddett, and has done the line 340 00:37:22,480 --> 00:37:25,940 share of the work, done a fantastic job on a fantastic program. 341 00:37:25,940 --> 00:37:26,920 So, thank you, coach. 342 00:37:28,460 --> 00:37:34,840 Every high school in the state of Texas has what the following goes, improve the level 343 00:37:34,840 --> 00:37:41,120 of sportsmanship at UIL sporting events, decrease the number of ejections at UIL sporting 344 00:37:41,120 --> 00:37:47,200 events, strengthening communities and relationships between the coaches, athletes, officials, and 345 00:37:47,200 --> 00:37:47,680 fans. 346 00:37:48,440 --> 00:37:55,040 The Texas way pillars emphasize the importance of demonstrating respect because it is who 347 00:37:55,040 --> 00:38:00,580 we are and is not determined by what the opponent does. Control of self. No matter 348 00:38:00,580 --> 00:38:05,920 the circumstances around us, we may not be in control of events and situations that 349 00:38:05,920 --> 00:38:11,680 occur, but we are in control of our responses. Third pillar is understanding that the spirit 350 00:38:11,680 --> 00:38:17,440 of competition has nothing to do with the scoreboard, and we vow to display good sportsmanship 351 00:38:17,440 --> 00:38:18,820 under all circumstances. 352 00:38:20,560 --> 00:38:23,940 So how do you become a district of distinction? 353 00:38:24,520 --> 00:38:29,240 Every athletic department student and adult participant were required to commit to the 354 00:38:29,240 --> 00:38:30,240 Texas way first. 355 00:38:31,160 --> 00:38:38,340 Data had to reflect a decrease in the number of ejections from 2425 to 2526. 356 00:38:39,220 --> 00:38:45,480 There needed to be a building of community bonds through community service as evident 357 00:38:45,480 --> 00:38:50,600 in the work that we've done, and then coaches were required to engage student athletes in a 358 00:38:50,600 --> 00:38:56,900 character development curriculum. Our department co-labored and did the work to surpass the established 359 00:38:56,900 --> 00:39:02,420 criteria to earn the recognition of being a district of distinction by the following. One hundred 360 00:39:02,420 --> 00:39:08,440 percent of our team members, adults and students, committed to the Texas way. We decreased the number 361 00:39:08,440 --> 00:39:14,200 of ejections at athletic events in our middle school and high schools combined by 50 percent. That's 362 00:39:14,200 --> 00:39:18,480 after decreasing ejections by 65% the previous year. 363 00:39:19,420 --> 00:39:21,960 Officials were celebrated by middle and high school teams 364 00:39:21,960 --> 00:39:24,100 throughout the year in various ways 365 00:39:24,100 --> 00:39:28,500 and 100% of our student athletes engaged in the two words, 366 00:39:28,880 --> 00:39:31,640 character development curriculum that's led by a coach 367 00:39:31,640 --> 00:39:36,400 one time a week, every week in season and out of season. 368 00:39:37,120 --> 00:39:39,780 In addition, the majority of our high school 369 00:39:39,780 --> 00:39:43,200 in some middle schools participated in community service 370 00:39:43,200 --> 00:39:49,200 with their teams. All three of our high school athletic programs joined forces to participate 371 00:39:49,200 --> 00:39:55,260 in the Irving Marathon to work water stations and to drape medals over the runners when 372 00:39:55,260 --> 00:40:01,060 they crossed the finish line. That became our district-wide community service event. 373 00:40:01,900 --> 00:40:07,460 Our student athletes and coaches gave up a Saturday and a Sunday on March 28th and 29th. 374 00:40:07,460 --> 00:40:14,900 We had 250 department participants show up at that event on a Saturday and a Sunday. 375 00:40:15,300 --> 00:40:18,880 It did not require practice, it was just committing to giving up their time. 376 00:40:19,620 --> 00:40:25,240 We are proud of our department for being intentional about becoming one team to collectively 377 00:40:25,240 --> 00:40:29,320 coach, play and serve our community the Texas way. 378 00:40:29,860 --> 00:40:35,060 We have established great partnerships with Irving ISDM elementary schools when our big 379 00:40:35,060 --> 00:40:39,120 football players and other student athletes as well go to the elementary and 380 00:40:39,120 --> 00:40:42,720 greet our student athletes or our students as are coming in the doors when you've got 381 00:40:42,720 --> 00:40:50,380 giant offensive lineman and defensive lineman greeting our kids our coaches our kids the kids 382 00:40:50,380 --> 00:40:53,560 at the elementary and the principals all say that it's a great day. 383 00:40:53,560 --> 00:40:56,580 It's a great bucket filler a great way to start their day. 384 00:40:57,460 --> 00:41:02,940 We also have partnerships with Irving Schools Foundation. 385 00:41:02,940 --> 00:41:08,040 We have student athletes and coaches who build bags regularly to feed some of our own students in this district. 386 00:41:08,800 --> 00:41:16,420 We partner with the Nelson, where many of our tennis kids go out and provide workouts for the tennis participants over at the Nelson. 387 00:41:16,480 --> 00:41:22,640 And we often have to remind them that they are not student athletes who are competing today that we are just trying to build a bond and connection, 388 00:41:22,920 --> 00:41:31,540 had to back them off a little bit, as well as the Irving Cares and the Rotary just to name a few organizations during this commitment initiative. 389 00:41:32,420 --> 00:41:36,460 Today is a competition night for many of our middle school people. 390 00:41:36,660 --> 00:41:52,300 We do have some folks tonight that we would like to invite to come up to the stage, our high school and middle school leadership at their campuses to join us to be recognized for the work that they have done to allow our district to be a district of distinction for the Texas way. 391 00:41:52,300 --> 00:41:53,280 Hey, 392 00:42:51,860 --> 00:42:56,120 coaches, for you walk off, just hold up for one second here, coaches. 393 00:42:58,740 --> 00:43:02,840 I just want to say to coach Luttrell, 394 00:43:03,680 --> 00:43:08,020 coach Stewart, the athletic coordinators of the, 395 00:43:08,080 --> 00:43:16,420 some of the campuses, this is a big deal, I understand that. 396 00:43:16,720 --> 00:43:21,240 I'm on the other side as a basketball official. 397 00:43:21,240 --> 00:43:26,660 So I understand what it means to have good character leadership and sportsmanship. 398 00:43:26,940 --> 00:43:30,960 You can, when you walk on campuses, when you walk in the gym, and you walk just there, 399 00:43:31,440 --> 00:43:37,220 you can tell when schools put, and leadership put emphasis on that. 400 00:43:37,940 --> 00:43:43,940 And that's a big deal because that goes far beyond the school board. 401 00:43:44,640 --> 00:43:48,640 No one loves winning more than I do, but I tell you, when you know that student athletes 402 00:43:48,640 --> 00:43:53,120 police has been raised properly and taken care of on the campus. 403 00:43:53,480 --> 00:43:55,280 It shows up in life. 404 00:43:55,580 --> 00:43:56,660 So that's a big deal. 405 00:43:56,720 --> 00:43:58,220 And I was just, I just went over it. 406 00:43:58,500 --> 00:43:59,480 I was Googling it. 407 00:44:00,630 --> 00:44:01,980 And I don't think y'all did it justice. 408 00:44:03,220 --> 00:44:07,760 That distinction is one of 39 in the state. 409 00:44:08,500 --> 00:44:12,500 So I looked that up out of 1,200 and 7 districts. 410 00:44:12,680 --> 00:44:16,320 So that's a huge deal right there. 411 00:44:16,320 --> 00:44:18,960 And I think that should be reported. 412 00:44:19,300 --> 00:44:31,680 I know that this is, I think this is second, yeah, I've been hearing about this, but I just want to let each and every one of your coaches know that this is not just something you just come and present and just going about your business. 413 00:44:32,360 --> 00:44:40,680 This is big for us, this says a lot about our district, it says a lot about you raising up and help grow those students at least. 414 00:44:41,000 --> 00:44:45,800 So again, thank you and we want to share those sentiments with you. 415 00:44:54,480 --> 00:44:57,940 We're at announcements, so Dr. G, it's on you. 416 00:44:58,540 --> 00:44:59,280 That's me. 417 00:45:00,000 --> 00:45:29,980 So last week I had the opportunity to meet with our mayor, the mayor of Irving, to talk about something we both care very deeply about. It's the future of our community. We discussed opportunities to better align the work of Irving ISD and the city of Irving, including partnerships with our schools, higher education, local businesses, and community organizations. I left the conversation excited about what's possible when our city and our school district works together with 418 00:45:29,980 --> 00:45:35,180 the shared purpose. So Mayor Zapata, if you're watching tonight, just to shout out to you. 419 00:45:35,680 --> 00:45:41,460 Our students are not just a future of Irving. They are Irving. I look forward to strengthening 420 00:45:41,460 --> 00:45:46,560 our partnership and turning our conversations into meaningful opportunities for our students, 421 00:45:46,880 --> 00:45:55,140 staff, families, and community. I'm also very proud to share that. For the second consecutive 422 00:45:55,140 --> 00:46:00,960 of Year Irving ISD has earned a perfect score of 100 on the School Financial Integrity 423 00:46:00,960 --> 00:46:02,280 Rating System of Texas. 424 00:46:02,740 --> 00:46:04,860 I know President Taink instead deserves an applause. 425 00:46:08,030 --> 00:46:13,700 It's also called the first rating, so according to our preliminary results, this achievement 426 00:46:14,210 --> 00:46:19,220 builds on six consecutive years of superior ratings and reflects our district's long-standing 427 00:46:19,220 --> 00:46:21,780 commitment to responsible financial management. 428 00:46:21,780 --> 00:46:27,620 But I also want to take a little moment to recognize our finance team, central office 429 00:46:27,620 --> 00:46:32,180 departments and campus leaders for the care and discipline that they demonstrate a 430 00:46:32,180 --> 00:46:33,900 stewards of taxpayer dollars. 431 00:46:34,220 --> 00:46:39,180 This perfect score together with the recent adoption of our lower tax rate and balance 432 00:46:39,180 --> 00:46:45,580 budget reinforces our commitment to transparency and our responsible use of resources to support 433 00:46:45,580 --> 00:46:48,480 our students classrooms and essential services. 434 00:46:50,140 --> 00:46:55,260 Transitioning now to even more better news, urbanized these students continue to reach 435 00:46:55,260 --> 00:46:57,840 new heights on our advanced placement courses. 436 00:46:58,320 --> 00:47:05,980 Preliminary 2026 results show that 44% of nearly 5,000 AP exams taken across our district 437 00:47:05,980 --> 00:47:13,160 are in qualifying scores up from 41% last year and 34% in 2024. 438 00:47:13,160 --> 00:47:17,440 for our campuses achieved impressive gains, including 439 00:47:17,440 --> 00:47:21,560 Irving High School earning 683 qualifying scores, 440 00:47:21,940 --> 00:47:24,720 the highest total in district history 441 00:47:24,720 --> 00:47:26,780 for the third consecutive year. 442 00:47:27,260 --> 00:47:29,540 And MacArthur High School achieving the district's 443 00:47:29,540 --> 00:47:33,840 highest qualifying percentage among high schools at 53%. 444 00:47:34,150 --> 00:47:36,980 We are so excited to see the success beginning 445 00:47:36,980 --> 00:47:41,880 before high school, 68% of AP exams taken by eighth grade 446 00:47:41,880 --> 00:47:46,620 made dual language students at Travis Middle School earn qualifying scores. 447 00:47:46,920 --> 00:47:53,190 I think that deserves an applause before I close it. 448 00:47:53,710 --> 00:48:04,750 These results reflect the hard work of our students, our teachers, our staff, as well as our continued commitment to expanding across rigorous academic opportunities for our students. 449 00:48:05,190 --> 00:48:10,570 So congratulations to everyone who helped our students achieve this outstanding growth. 450 00:48:11,390 --> 00:48:13,130 That's all for me, Mr. Jenkins. 451 00:48:13,130 --> 00:48:17,310 Awesome. Okay. Board reports. We'll start with Trustee Rishartey. 452 00:48:19,090 --> 00:48:29,210 Thank you, President Jenkins. Bain that I retired and so I'm able to attend a lot of the events that go on in the city of Irving and 453 00:48:29,210 --> 00:48:39,990 very proud to be able to go to these events, especially right now in the beginning of the school year. So we attended the, it was some of us to the summer graduation. 454 00:48:40,650 --> 00:48:42,910 I've attended some of the football games. 455 00:48:43,250 --> 00:48:46,830 I also go to the Irving School Foundation Surprise Visits 456 00:48:46,830 --> 00:48:48,950 that they have throughout the district. 457 00:48:50,450 --> 00:48:53,010 And this past couple weeks ago, 458 00:48:53,170 --> 00:48:54,750 we did the Mass by Conference, 459 00:48:55,150 --> 00:48:58,310 at least, and I did that conference in San Antonio. 460 00:48:59,150 --> 00:49:01,790 And so, really a good conference to go to. 461 00:49:02,650 --> 00:49:05,350 I also attended the Cotton Bowl 462 00:49:06,190 --> 00:49:09,110 with the Irving School Foundation Surprise Visit 463 00:49:09,110 --> 00:49:19,930 And John Hayley had got recognition on that one from the Cotton Bowl Foundation over 464 00:49:19,930 --> 00:49:20,870 at AT&T. 465 00:49:21,710 --> 00:49:26,690 And then we had the college career night at Irving in Singley. 466 00:49:27,490 --> 00:49:30,950 So we saw a lot of students there very enthusiastic about it. 467 00:49:31,050 --> 00:49:36,550 We've met some families and even some students that have been together or had met each other 468 00:49:36,550 --> 00:49:38,230 since elementary. 469 00:49:38,230 --> 00:49:43,270 And so there was a couple of those really exciting kids going from elementary now in senior 470 00:49:43,270 --> 00:49:46,950 and so they're even thinking about going to the same college, maybe. 471 00:49:47,930 --> 00:49:53,710 And then this last week we did the North Texas NCAA SBF, I forgot what it's said for. 472 00:49:54,210 --> 00:50:00,510 So that was that and then I also attended September personal business that we have throughout 473 00:50:00,510 --> 00:50:01,570 the every month. 474 00:50:01,570 --> 00:50:07,010 And of course, the first pepperally that peppered at Bending Bird to celebrate their success. 475 00:50:07,770 --> 00:50:13,610 And I want to do a shout out to our first desk receptionist that at every school then 476 00:50:13,610 --> 00:50:14,390 keeps smiling. 477 00:50:14,810 --> 00:50:15,130 Thank you. 478 00:50:16,190 --> 00:50:18,950 And I know Trusted Restart is being very modest. 479 00:50:18,990 --> 00:50:22,350 That's probably a fraction of the things that she goes to around the district. 480 00:50:22,470 --> 00:50:25,390 So that's very noticeable and we appreciate it. 481 00:50:25,770 --> 00:50:26,290 Trusted snap. 482 00:50:26,290 --> 00:50:27,290 So 483 00:50:29,980 --> 00:50:39,160 I got to attend the Cotton Bowl Foundation presentation to John Haley's three teachers 484 00:50:39,160 --> 00:50:47,440 that each received $1,000 and then they presented the principal with a $50,000 check to redo 485 00:50:47,440 --> 00:50:50,400 their library and she was ecstatic. 486 00:50:50,660 --> 00:50:57,740 It was just such an amazing presentation and we're just so thankful for foundations outside 487 00:50:57,740 --> 00:51:03,780 of Irving Schools Foundation because they already do so much for us, but we're also just thankful 488 00:51:03,780 --> 00:51:09,260 for the outside foundations that come in and donate to our schools and just really love 489 00:51:09,260 --> 00:51:11,480 on our teachers and kids in the principals. 490 00:51:13,540 --> 00:51:15,840 Thank you so much, Trustee Locke. 491 00:51:17,520 --> 00:51:23,400 Most of your school board trustees have been busy attending various conferences and workshops 492 00:51:23,400 --> 00:51:25,820 jobs for school board and governance training. 493 00:51:27,060 --> 00:51:33,620 The organization that Trustee Richarté mentioned is the North Texas Area Association of School 494 00:51:33,620 --> 00:51:39,300 Boards, and some of us got to go to that the other night at Denton High School. 495 00:51:40,360 --> 00:51:47,140 But some of the sessions that we attend are networking opportunities, where we can exchange 496 00:51:47,140 --> 00:51:52,680 information with trustees from other districts across the region and the state and learn 497 00:51:52,680 --> 00:51:57,440 best practices and governance, along with ideas for new or existing programs. 498 00:51:58,500 --> 00:52:00,900 Training is crucial for an effective trustee. 499 00:52:01,580 --> 00:52:11,280 On this board, we have three master trustees, along with some long-term trustees, with extensive experience in school board governance. 500 00:52:12,170 --> 00:52:15,700 The combined years of experience of our board exceeds 40. 501 00:52:15,700 --> 00:52:22,920 And our community is fortunate to have these wise, dedicated, and diligent elected volunteers 502 00:52:22,920 --> 00:52:30,260 serving and supporting the work of Irving ISD, and in a position to mentor our two newly elected 503 00:52:31,040 --> 00:52:31,720 trustees. 504 00:52:32,580 --> 00:52:37,940 We have high hopes that they too will become highly trained and experienced in school board 505 00:52:37,940 --> 00:52:43,760 governance and best practices, and will help move Irving ISD into the future with exciting 506 00:52:43,760 --> 00:52:46,680 improvements in outcomes and facilities. 507 00:52:47,760 --> 00:52:51,900 This Board majority will always act in the best interest of children. 508 00:52:52,600 --> 00:52:58,900 Our goal is to support the mission and vision of Irving ISD and to make decisions that support 509 00:52:58,900 --> 00:52:59,980 the board goals. 510 00:53:00,860 --> 00:53:07,440 By the way, you can find all the information concerning the bond election on the website 511 00:53:08,020 --> 00:53:10,860 and in multiple printed items around the district. 512 00:53:10,860 --> 00:53:16,900 You may also visit the district's Facebook page to find correct and factual information 513 00:53:17,420 --> 00:53:19,780 about the four bond propositions. 514 00:53:20,740 --> 00:53:27,240 If you are over 65 or disabled with homestead exemption, you cannot have any increase in 515 00:53:27,240 --> 00:53:30,520 property taxes over your approved tax seedling. 516 00:53:31,300 --> 00:53:37,480 The state requires we print a statement saying this is an increase in property taxes even 517 00:53:37,480 --> 00:53:39,980 Even when there may not be an increase. 518 00:53:41,420 --> 00:53:46,860 Early voting starts October 19th and Election Day is November 3rd. 519 00:53:47,020 --> 00:53:51,120 Your vote can impact the effectiveness of our school district. 520 00:53:51,860 --> 00:53:56,060 Please educate yourselves and remember public schools when you go to the polls. 521 00:53:56,800 --> 00:53:58,220 Every vote matters. 522 00:53:59,300 --> 00:54:06,140 It remains an honor to serve the 27,000 plus students of Irving Icedee and this community. 523 00:54:06,140 --> 00:54:07,020 Thank you. 524 00:54:08,220 --> 00:54:09,240 Thank you. 525 00:54:09,800 --> 00:54:10,600 Trustee High. 526 00:54:14,360 --> 00:54:15,840 All right. 527 00:54:16,060 --> 00:54:16,780 Trustee Schroop. 528 00:54:17,220 --> 00:54:26,480 I've had the pleasure of going to Freshman and JV football games and it was very hot 529 00:54:26,480 --> 00:54:32,080 outside and these kids were just running and I felt like I had to work out myself but 530 00:54:32,080 --> 00:54:37,080 But let me tell you something, shout out to MacArthur Freshman parents. 531 00:54:37,320 --> 00:54:42,280 Those stands are packed for those kids, it was just great to see. 532 00:54:42,760 --> 00:54:44,460 So go MacArthur. 533 00:54:46,540 --> 00:54:47,840 All right, Trustee Randall. 534 00:54:49,800 --> 00:54:50,940 Thank you, President Jenkins. 535 00:54:51,660 --> 00:54:55,160 Well, unlike Mary, I'm not retired and have to work. 536 00:54:57,120 --> 00:55:01,740 So I went to three events that she went to and the rest I didn't make. 537 00:55:01,740 --> 00:55:08,180 so she just reports back to me on what's going on so that's all right but I 538 00:55:08,180 --> 00:55:12,720 would just encourage everyone to get out to our Friday night Thursday Friday 539 00:55:12,720 --> 00:55:17,640 night football games support our teams it's not very expensive and it's a good 540 00:55:17,640 --> 00:55:23,940 entertainment for the family and see our student athletes compete and they're 541 00:55:23,940 --> 00:55:27,480 doing very well this year very competitive so it's fun to watch so I encourage 542 00:55:27,480 --> 00:55:29,560 I encourage you to come out and watch our guys play. 543 00:55:31,120 --> 00:55:34,180 Thanks again everyone for those reports. 544 00:55:34,660 --> 00:55:42,960 The night is far spent, I would forego my comments on activities, but we're going to jump right into the consent agenda. 545 00:55:43,320 --> 00:55:55,920 These are items that we've discussed in details in the work in session, so we won't entertain any more discussion on this and at this time I would like to call for a motion. 546 00:55:57,480 --> 00:55:59,240 As a consent agenda be approved. 547 00:56:01,660 --> 00:56:05,200 Okay, motion's been made by Trustee Randall and 548 00:56:05,200 --> 00:56:07,180 seconded by Trustee Schrupp. 549 00:56:07,360 --> 00:56:10,260 So this time, like the call for vote on us, 550 00:56:19,240 --> 00:56:21,140 and that passes 7-0. 551 00:56:22,040 --> 00:56:28,060 Item B, consider approval of first and final reading of revisions to CH local, 552 00:56:28,380 --> 00:56:32,860 DGBA local, FNG local, and GF local. 553 00:56:33,920 --> 00:56:34,420 Mr. Newt. 554 00:56:34,420 --> 00:56:35,080 My 555 00:56:47,850 --> 00:56:48,950 apologies, I'm looking for that. 556 00:56:49,210 --> 00:56:55,070 Mr. Newton, let me save you some time, I've been corrected by Dr. G. 557 00:56:55,490 --> 00:57:00,350 So is there any discussion amongst the board members on that? 558 00:57:00,610 --> 00:57:01,710 Because we don't just just, okay. 559 00:57:02,270 --> 00:57:03,910 All right, at this time like call for motion. 560 00:57:14,690 --> 00:57:16,170 I would like to second the motion. 561 00:57:16,650 --> 00:57:21,610 Okay, motion's been made by Trustee Hyde and seconded by Trustee Law. 562 00:57:21,790 --> 00:57:23,090 Any discussion on that item? 563 00:57:25,070 --> 00:57:26,070 I like call for vote. 564 00:57:26,070 --> 00:57:26,950 All right, 565 00:57:36,260 --> 00:57:56,820 and that's the 7-0 item C. We're considering the approval of the certificate of compliance with certain laws under Texas Education Code 39.008 as enacted by Senate Bill 12, which is the 89th Texas legislative session. 566 00:57:56,820 --> 00:58:06,560 So again, that's been talked about with Mr. Newt, so I want to ask for motion on that one. 567 00:58:07,080 --> 00:58:23,660 I would like to make a motion that we approve the certificate of compliance with certain laws under Texas Education Code 39.008 as enacted by Senate Bill 12 of the 89 Texas legislative session. 568 00:58:27,040 --> 00:58:27,940 I'll second that. 569 00:58:28,500 --> 00:58:32,540 Okay, motion has been made by Trustee Loeb and secondly, by Trustee Snap. 570 00:58:32,820 --> 00:58:35,660 Is there any discussion like to have on that item? 571 00:58:36,840 --> 00:58:38,780 See, there are none like the call for a vote, 572 00:58:46,430 --> 00:58:47,830 and that passes 7-0. 573 00:58:48,990 --> 00:58:52,490 And lastly, item D, when we are considering and 574 00:58:52,490 --> 00:58:56,750 taking possible action to authorize the administration to market and 575 00:58:56,750 --> 00:59:02,350 pursue the sale of district-owned real estate located at 4,200 Valley View Lane, 576 00:59:02,350 --> 00:59:06,870 and Irving, Texas, I'd like to call for a motion on that. 577 00:59:14,090 --> 00:59:14,870 Hi, Secondary. 578 00:59:15,310 --> 00:59:18,290 Okay, a motion's been made by Trustee Hyde. 579 00:59:18,530 --> 00:59:20,370 Secondary by Trustee Rishartey. 580 00:59:20,730 --> 00:59:21,730 Is there any discussion? 581 00:59:22,290 --> 00:59:23,770 Any other discussion on that? 582 00:59:25,090 --> 00:59:26,150 Being there is none. 583 00:59:26,370 --> 00:59:27,390 I'm like, a call for vote. 584 01:00:01,040 --> 01:00:21,640 Okay, that passes 7-0. All right, so I have one more line of business here. We have some comments, some public comments, and I'm going to apologize in advance. I'm trying to read this, but the first person I would like to call up is, I think that's corn. 585 01:00:23,830 --> 01:00:25,410 It's a corn, sure, on. 586 01:00:27,800 --> 01:00:30,440 I'm saying it's a wrong. You probably said, that's not my name. 587 01:00:33,620 --> 01:00:34,260 Look like, 588 01:00:36,220 --> 01:00:41,560 6-0-4. I'm having trouble reading this. 589 01:00:44,850 --> 01:00:45,130 Okay. 590 01:00:47,980 --> 01:00:54,860 We're moving on, so I like to call Scarlett Lopez Bedillo. 591 01:00:56,280 --> 01:01:00,920 You come up, King, before you start speaking, you have three minutes. Can you just 592 01:01:00,920 --> 01:01:06,040 give your address and we're not going to start the time until you give your address 593 01:01:06,040 --> 01:01:06,720 and start speaking. 594 01:01:08,940 --> 01:01:16,420 3208 La Sombra Street, Grand Prix, Texas 75050 Good evening, everyone. 595 01:01:16,700 --> 01:01:22,080 My name is Scarlett Lepasadillo. I am a founder of Beyond the Score. I'm here today with my friend Lam Chong. 596 01:01:22,460 --> 01:01:26,240 A few months ago, we started our sophomore year at Jackie Easing the Academy, 597 01:01:26,760 --> 01:01:30,320 excited for the new learning opportunities and to be able to see our fans again. 598 01:01:30,320 --> 01:01:35,560 But right away one thing kept coming over in our classrooms, testing. 599 01:01:35,980 --> 01:01:42,480 We were told that the district would require us to take a test in every single class, even 600 01:01:42,480 --> 01:01:46,560 electives and fine arts, which would disrupt our schedules for a whole week. 601 01:01:46,920 --> 01:01:49,320 Honestly, we got tired before it began. 602 01:01:49,480 --> 01:01:50,880 We felt the burnout setting in. 603 01:01:51,800 --> 01:01:55,380 We started asking ourselves that this is really what school supposed to feel like. 604 01:01:55,880 --> 01:01:57,400 We want to make one thing clear. 605 01:01:57,400 --> 01:02:02,620 We're not against the system, nor are we asking for easier classes, lower standards, or zero 606 01:02:02,620 --> 01:02:03,020 testing. 607 01:02:03,560 --> 01:02:10,800 We understand that assessments are part of our education, but we are here to look closely 608 01:02:10,800 --> 01:02:14,220 at the academic, physical, and mental toll it takes on us. 609 01:02:15,060 --> 01:02:16,840 And we're asking here a question. 610 01:02:17,300 --> 01:02:19,960 When do assessments stop being helpful and start getting in the way? 611 01:02:20,620 --> 01:02:25,180 When school strictly becomes about a test score, we lose the actual joy of learning. 612 01:02:25,180 --> 01:02:31,960 One says may not seem like much, but students simultaneously take various classes, have 613 01:02:31,960 --> 01:02:36,920 family responsibilities, extracurriculars, and all of the others of the come with being 614 01:02:36,920 --> 01:02:38,440 a student that's a teenager. 615 01:02:39,300 --> 01:02:41,820 It hits deeply close to home for me. 616 01:02:42,000 --> 01:02:47,520 I come from a Hispanic immigrant family, and in our culture, our parents sacrifice everything 617 01:02:47,520 --> 01:02:48,460 to give us a future. 618 01:02:48,880 --> 01:02:53,620 They tell us to learn and to study and to consume everything that's given to us in those 619 01:02:53,620 --> 01:02:54,020 classrooms. 620 01:02:54,020 --> 01:02:57,880 but during testing weeks that training feels buried under exhaustion. 621 01:02:58,340 --> 01:03:02,020 We find ourselves being tested too often on basic repetitive concepts, 622 01:03:02,720 --> 01:03:04,180 then deep and meaningful material. 623 01:03:04,940 --> 01:03:08,220 This has to change because of our goals. 624 01:03:08,480 --> 01:03:10,500 Right now, I'm in the law enforcement pathway, 625 01:03:10,840 --> 01:03:14,640 taking dual credit classes, working toward a real career. 626 01:03:15,260 --> 01:03:17,540 On the real world, especially in the law enforcement, 627 01:03:17,760 --> 01:03:22,580 you need to think critically, split second judgment, 628 01:03:22,580 --> 01:03:28,820 and hands-on skills, you need to know way more than how to bubble on a basic multiple-choice 629 01:03:28,820 --> 01:03:29,260 sheet. 630 01:03:29,880 --> 01:03:34,200 We are taught from a young age, then critically, and to ask big questions, so that's exactly 631 01:03:34,200 --> 01:03:35,180 what we're doing here today. 632 01:03:35,640 --> 01:03:40,140 By examining the system that we're part of, we're not asking you to take just a word for 633 01:03:40,140 --> 01:03:40,300 it. 634 01:03:40,780 --> 01:03:45,480 Listen to the educational research, listen to the teachers who have to alter their lesson 635 01:03:45,480 --> 01:03:50,360 plans, listen to the parents who watch to the children every single day come home exhausted. 636 01:03:50,360 --> 01:03:52,300 We are more than scores on the report. 637 01:03:52,560 --> 01:03:55,000 We are students being educated today and prepared for tomorrow. 638 01:03:55,540 --> 01:03:56,300 We are beyond score. 639 01:03:56,480 --> 01:03:57,180 Thank you for your time. 640 01:03:59,390 --> 01:04:00,850 Thank you for those comments, Scarlett. 641 01:04:02,230 --> 01:04:05,350 And with that being said, this meeting is a join.