THE GREEN PAGES WEB DIRECTORY - PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE CARROLL DRAGONS

Posted December 14, 2007

Trustees Call Special Meeting December 17

The Carroll School Board is calling a special meeting Monday, December 17 to handle a few more items of school business before winter break. Trustees will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Cabinet Room of the Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine. The Board is expected to consider personnel hirings, including the position of Director of Information and Computer Services, as well as, discuss and possibly take action on the topics of oil and gas leases and the district attendance policy.

The Budget & Finance Committee is still scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. that same evening in the Cabinet Room at the Administration Center.

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Carroll to Establish Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee

School Board members have authorized the Carroll ISD Administration to establish a Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee to study district needs. The decision came during the December 10 School Board meeting, but was prompted by a recommendation from members of the Budget & Finance Committee last month. Members of that committee encouraged the Board to seat a citizen’s advisory committee after hearing about projected residential housing developments and demographic projections for student enrollment.

Trustees said seating a committee to assess long-term planning does not necessarily mean the district will call a bond election. The committee can study facility needs over the next several months and recommend the best option for action. Trustees say those options include new construction, building additions, the use of portable buildings and/or attendance rezoning.

Superintendent David J. Faltys said the next step is for the Administration to develop a process for selecting citizens, parents and employees to serve on the facilities planning committee. Whatever the process ends up being, the committee should represent a cross-section of the community, he said.

Residential developments north of Highway 114 are causing projections at the elementary and intermediate grade levels to be over building capacities. School officials hired a professional demographer to study the situation. They have also been meeting with city planners to prepare for potential increases in student enrollment. The district’s last bond election was in February 2006. Carroll voters approved a $24.5 million capital improvements package, but rejected a $19.5 million technology package.

By law, Texas School Boards have only two options for holding bond elections: May and November. Trustees say they want the committee to study all options and facaility needs before making a final recommendation.

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Mike Landers Approved As Assistant At Johnson

Johnson Elementary School has a new assistant principal. On Monday, the Carroll School Board approved the hiring of Mike Landers to fill the position vacated by Mary Johnston who accepted a principal’s position recently in Dallas ISD.

Landers is a two-time Campus Teacher of the Year nominee, coming to CISD from the Birdville school district. He has over eight years of experience as a professional public school educator of math and science at the elementary and secondary levels, as well as more than four years as an administrator in a private school setting. His background also includes 12 years of managerial experience in accounting, finance and human resources.

Landers received his Master’s of Education degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2007 and his Bachelor’s of Science degree from North Texas State University in 1986. He has presented at multiple state and national conferences and was a  Disney All-American Teacher nominee during the 2003-2004 school year.

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Verizon Grants $8,000 To CISD Literacy Program

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Superintendent David J. Faltys, Verizon Director of External Affairs Barbara Walker and Lori Allison, K-5 Curriculum Coordinator for Carroll ISD.

Verizon has awarded an $8,000 grant to Carroll Independent School District for their Literacy Assessment Program targeted to grades 3 through 6. The program will provide reading assessment tools based on scientific research and will provide information to teachers, enabling them to effectively plan and deliver reading instruction to the students.

Carroll ISD has many transfers in and out of the district. As a result, students often arrive in the district without having received instruction in the curriculum required by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills program. The grant from Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon, will fund the purchase of Developmental Reading Assessment, Second Edition (DRA2) kits. These kits will provide teachers with diagnostic tools to monitor the student’s progress, ensuring that all students in grades 3 through 6 are reading and comprehending instructional materials at their grade level or above.

“Literacy is one of Verizon Foundation’s major funding priorities due to its enormous impact on education, health and economic development,” said David Russell, Verizon Vice President-External Affairs. “We believe in forming partnerships with the schools in the communities we serve to provide the tools necessary to grow successful, independent readers.”

The Verizon Foundation is committed to improving literacy and K-12 education; fostering awareness and prevention of domestic violence; and promoting the use of technology in health-care delivery. In 2006, the Foundation awarded more than $69 million in grants to nonprofit agencies in the United States and abroad. The Foundation also matched charitable donations from Verizon employees and retirees, resulting in $29 million in combined contributions. Under the Foundation’s Verizon Volunteer initiative, one of the nation’s largest employee-volunteer programs, company employees and retirees have also contributed nearly three million hours of community service since Verizon’s inception in 2000.

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School Board Honors State Champions

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Trustees took a few moments at Monday’s School Board meeting to recognize the latest Dragon State Champions. Among the honored guests were members of the 2007 Girls’ Cross Country team which won first place in the University Interscholastic Leagues 5A meet in Georgetown recently. Team members iincluded: Tara Upshaw, Jessica Harper, Taylor Stephens, Lauren Hill, Lucia Xiong, Caitlin Gilbert and Jessica Ferber.

Also recognized as the 5A individual Boys’ Cross Country Champion was senior Colby Lowe. Lowe finished fourth overall at the Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships in San Diego December 8. Lowe competed a week earlier with four members of the Carroll boys' cross country team at the Nike Team Nationals race in Portland, Oregon. Carroll finished 15th overall at the Nike event; Lowe finished second individually. The Board also recognized head coach Robert Ondrasek and assistant coaches Matt Colvin, Sara Miser, Justin Leonard, and Miranda Zuniga.

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Also recognized at Monday evening’s meeting was Alex Clark, a member of the All-State Jazz Band, and his director Danny Darrough.

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In Other Business, The Board. . .

- approved the purchase of 28 computers and 28 desktop software packages from Dell at a total cost of $30,268. The purchase will be funded by proceeds from the second enrichment tax penny. The computers will replace outdated equipment at Carroll Senior High and Dawson Middle School;
 - held  a public hearing and adopted a resolution to tax tangible personal property as permitted by House Bill 621;
- discussed but took no action on the proposed 2008-2009 school calendar;
- cast all of their votes in the Tarrant Appraisal District’s Board of Directors race for John T. Eubanks;
- upheld Administrative decisions in two unrelated student grievances;
- tabled discussion on oil and gas leasing to allow further negotiations;
- purchased HVAC equipment for Carroll Middle School out of unused 1999 bond interest funds;
- tabled discussion and action on a $55,000 proposal to hire a facility energy consultant until Trustee questions could be addressed. As part of the services, the consultant would help CISD strategically and efficiently deal with energy usage and identify and reduce deferred maintenance of building systems throughout the district;
- approved an expedited waiver for a modified schedule for seniors at Carroll Senior High School while juniors take the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAKS) test;
- heard a report on money spent as part of the state’s high school allotment;
- approved budget amendments, meeting minutes and the monthly investment report as presented by the Administration; and
- accepted donations from Verizon and organizers of this year’s Dragon Classic.

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Winter Break Begins Friday

The first day of winter break is Friday, December 21. All CISD campuses and offices will be closed through New Year's Day, January 1, 2008. Employees will return for a staff development day on Wednesday, January 2. Students will return for the first day of classes on Thursday, January 3. Semester exams take place January 16-18. The spring semester begins Wednesday, January 23.

To view the 2007-2008 school calendar online, visit www.southlakecarroll.edu/calendars.htm.

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Dawson Students, Staff Lend Helping Hands

Dawson Middle School’s 3rd annual Helping Hands event takes place Thursday, December 20 at DMS.  Approximately 800 students and staff members at Dawson will participate in service activities, giving back to surrounding communities. 

Over 550 students and staff will travel on school buses to nursing homes, food banks, clothing resale shops and more.  These students and staff members will spend time off campus, serving others. 

Additionally, nearly 250 students and employees will be remain on campus to welcome 100 children from neighboring communities.  Visiting children will be greeted by DMS band members and will have the opportunity to do a variety of activities, including decorating cookies, participating in story time, watching puppet shows and playing various games.

All visitors and members of the media are asked to check in with the campus front office upon arrival.

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Central Market Expands Foodie Card Program

Central Market has streamlined its fundraising donation program to better accommodate Carroll ISD students and families. Now the fundraiser has been extended so the Carroll ISD foodie card can be used at the checkout of any Central Market store (i.e. Southlake, Plano and Fort Worth). If you wish to order additional cards for extended family members and friends in these other communities, please contact the Communications & Marketing Department at 817-949-7080.

Signs have prominently been posted in the Southlake store so that Dragon families can enjoy watching their donations accumulate. Central Market is an official sponsor of the Carroll Independent School District.

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Football Team, Wasson Finish With Class

Congratulations to members of the 2007 Carroll Dragon football team, head coach Hal Wasson and the entire coaching staff for an outstanding year in 5A University Scholastic League competition. The Dragons went three playoff games deep in Wasson’s first year as the head coach, earning a District Championship with their 9-1 regular season record. Despite a heartbreaking one-point loss to Abilene High School at Texas Stadium, the team and coaching staff represented the Carroll school district and this community with class and character.

Several members of the team received All-District honors for District 5-5A. Quarterback Riley Dodge was named District Most Valuable Player and running back Tre Newton earned Offensive Player of the Year honors.

Receivers Chris Brainard and Blake Cantu were named to the All-District first team, along with offensive tackle Sam Schwartzstein, center Jared Acton, guard Jake Jackson, defensive tackle Ben Carroll, Linebackers David Stoltzman, Derek Tomlin, defensive end Brayden Burnett and kicker Cade Foster.

Second team honors went to receivers Jared Freeman and Ethan Cunningham, guard Will McWhirter, defensive tackle Robert Prigmore, safety Luke Anderson and cornerback Josh Rake.

Wasson was named District 5-5A Coach of the Year.

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AP Boosters To Host Strategy Session

The Carroll ISD Advanced Placement (AP) Booster Strategy Session with Dr. Lowell Strike will take place on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. The objective for this meeting is to discuss and plan AP Booster strategies for the 2008-2009 school year. If you are a booster member and would like to attend, please contact Cheryl at cashankman@yahoo.com.

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Blood Drive At Carroll Senior High A Huge Success

Representatives from Carter Bloodcare were thrilled with a recent blood drive held at Carroll Senior High School. A total of 230 donors showed up for the event, resulting in 185 units of donated blood. The goal was 120 units!

The effort means that the local donors have been instrumental in saving the lives of 555 patients. Thank you to everyone who coordinated and/or participated in the blood drive.

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"Dragons Thinking Green" Contest Ends This Weekend

Interested students have until Saturday, December 15 to submit an "Dragons Thinking Green" essay on the topic of how their town can become more environmentally friendly or "greener." The contest is being sponsored by OurGreatCity.com, a Carroll ISD sponsor. One student from each CISD elementary and intermediate campus will be awarded with a $250 savings bond based on submitted essays.

Essays should be 500 words or less and may be submitted online at www.OurGreatCity.com. Contest winners will be announced in January and each essay submission will be posted to OurGreatCity.com. To read submitted essays, visit the following link: www.ourgreatcity.com/wordpress

For more information regarding the contest, contact Chris at chris@ourgreatcity.com or Terri at terri@ourgreatcity.com.

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Save The Date: January 29, 2008

S.P.A.R.K.S. To Host Forum January 29

Mark your calendars for this January 29 educational forum for adults!

Students and Parents Against Risks to Kids in Southlake (S.P.A.R.K.S.) will host a citywide forum on Tuesday, January 29 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Carroll Senior High School. Buddy Knight will speak on Sex, Kids and the Internet. This will be a two-hour, adult-only event. There is no charge to attend, but there will be a resource book available for $20 to those who are interested.

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Reminder: 2008-2009 Calendar Feedback Needed

Carroll ISD is seeking staff and public input on the proposed 2008-2009 school calendar. A copy of the calendar has been posted to the CISD website for public review.

Members of the District Advisory Committee, comprised of employees and parents, submitted the proposed calendar for consideration. Public input was shared with Trustees, along with the proposed calendar, at their December 10 meeting. The Board is expected to vote on a final calendar their January 14, 2008 meeting.

To view the document and submit your feedback, click on the link below:

Proposed 2008-2009 School Calendar

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Inclement Weather Procedures Communicated

.Weather-related school closings and delays will be communicated to employees and parents via the district's emergency telephone notification system - Connect-ED. Decisions will be made prior to 6 a.m. The Connect-Ed system can call the emergency contact numbers (up to six for each student) simultaneously. The caller identification will show the school number as 817-949-5190.

To update your emergency contact information, please call 817-949-5190 and leave CISD officials a message that includes your name, your child's name, and your up-to-date contact information.

Official announcements during inclement weather will still be made on WBAP News Talk 820 AM and on KXAS - TV Channel 5, KDFW Fox 4 News and WFAA Channel 8. When the situation permits, the district will also post closings to the district's website and on CISD Cable TV 30 (Charter) and 33 (Verizon FiOS) in Southlake. However, weather conditions often prevent school officials from relying on these communication methods.

Parents and employees should use messages from the Connect-ED telephone notification system as the primary means for learning about weather-related closures and delays. The public can still turn to radio and television reports as a back-up or alternative way to confirm notification. Sometimes, CISD opens on a delayed schedule due to bad weather. However, school is rarely dismissed early for bad weather conditions because of working parents and the safety concern with sending children home without adult supervision. CISD will make every attempt to broadly communicate weather-related decisions using the Connect-ED emergency telephone notification system and Dallas-Fort Worth media.

Questions about our procedures may be directed to the Communications & Marketing Office at 817-949-7080.

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Holiday Programs Scheduled

Below is a list of the remaining holiday programs at CISD schools:

Monday, December 17
EIS/DMS Band Winter Concert @ CSHS Auditorium 7 p.m.

Tuesday, December 18
JES 4th Grade Holiday program @ JES Auditorium 7 p.m.
RES 4th Grade Choir Performance 2 pm & 7 p.m.
DIS/CMS Band Winter Concert @ CSHS Auditorium 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 19
JES 4th Grade Holiday Program - performed for the JES students at 8:15 & 9:15 a.m.
OUES Holiday Sing Along in OUES Café @ 8:30 am
CHS/CSHS Dragon Show Choir @ CSHS Black Box Theatre 7 p.m.

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Middle School Soccer Meeting Slated December 18

An informational meeting regarding Carroll ISD's middle school soccer program will be held Tuesday, December 18. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Carroll Senior High School's Student Activity Center.

CSHS is located at 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard.

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Miss Southlake 2008 To Benefit DFD

Don't miss the 2008 Miss Southlake Pageant - presented by Dana's Studio of Dance. This event takes place Saturday, January 5 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door and the cost includes a program. Proceeds benefit Digging For Dragons (DFD). Order tickets by E-mailing Heather Bruce at info@misssouthlake.org.

For more information, contact Echo Klatt at echollage@aol.com.

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With Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to Cheryl Wieting (Dawson Middle School) on the recent death of her sister, Trish. She passed away Thursday December 6 with funeral services in Illinois. Please keep Cheryl's family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

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Forensic Team Earns 1st Place Sweepstakes in Denton

Members of the forensic team took first place sweepstakes this weekend at the Denton Guyer Invitational. An outstanding showing by the Extempers who took 5 of the 6 finalist positions in Domestic Extemp and three of the six finalists positions in Foreign Extemp.

Winning awards were:
Harrison Atkins-3rd Humorous Interpretation
Bryan Campanello-4th Domestic Extemp
Joanna Chowe-5th Domestic Extemp and Congress Finalist
Cathy Creighton-2nd Domestic Extemp and Top 8 in Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate
Justin Howe-4th Oratory
Dillon Huff-3rd Foreign Extemp and 5th Oratory
Patrick Humes-4th Foreign Extemp
Kathy Lee-1st Domestic Extemp and 3rd Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate
Scott McWilliams-3rd Domestic Extemp
David Ramirez-1st Foreign Extemp and 4th Student Congress
Patrick Scanlan-2nd Student Congress

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Dragon Swimmers Host Friendly Rivals

The Carroll Dragons hosted Grapevine and Colleyville in a swimming and diving competition at the Carroll Aquatic Center Tuesday evening. Diving results will follow as they are made available.

Carroll Men 213
Colleyville 38

Carroll Men 208
Grapevine 45

Carroll Women 185
Colleyville 55


Carroll Women 179
Grapevine 65

Relay winners included:
Claire Singley, Caitlin Baran, Paige Devine and Lisa Ginder 1:53.7 200 Medley Relay
Drew mays, Wil Singley, Ian Rea and Andrew Goss 1:43.4 200 Medley Relay
Lisa Ginder, Leah Cowperthwaite, Laura Huning and Chelsea Dunlap 1:43.4 200 Free Relay
Connor Nolan, Hayden Clark, Connor Adams and Andrew Goss 1:34.2 200 Free Relay
Leah Cowperthwaite, Claire Singley, Cassidy Lapp and Caitlin Baran 3:46.2 400 Free Relay
Connor Nolan, Wil Singley, Ian Rea and Drew Mays 3:22.5 400 Free Relay

Individual winners for the Dragons included:
Chelsea Dunlap 200 free 1:59.5
Connor Nolan 200 free 1:47.7 and 500 free 4:47.8
Claire Singley 200 IM 2:13.7 and 100 free 54.5
Drew Mays 200 IM 2:04.8 and 50 free 23.1
Lisa ginder 50 free 25.3 and 100 fly 59.9
Wil Singley 100 fly 52.8 and 100 back 53.6
Leah Cowperthwaite 500 free 5:18.4
Rachel Ausdenmoore 100 back 1:02.9
Caitlin Baran 100 breast 1:09.5

The Dragons won all six relays and 14 of 16 individual races. Some other great swims (season and personal bests) were turned in by Andrew Goss in the 500 free at 4:55.4 for 2nd, along with Leah Cowperthwaite in 200 IM at 2:13.8 for 2nd, Alejo Benedetti in 2:13.8 in 200 IM, Connor Kriegshauser 24.1 in 50 free, Brooke Morris 26.1 in 50 free, Drew Lackey 58.4 in 100 free, Paige Devine 5:33.3 in 500 free, Jaymes Hass 56.8 in 100 free, Connor Rielly 1:17.5 in 100 breast and Connor Adams 50.5 in 100 free.

The Carroll Dragon Swim Team swims against Haltom and North Richland Hills at the Carroll Aquatic Center next Tuesday, Dec 18, starting at 6 pm. The Dragons will train over winter break for the Championship portion of the season. They are coached by Kevin Murphy.

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Posted To The Website

The following documents have been recently posted to the Carroll ISD website:

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COMMUNITY NEWS

DVDs Feature JES Music Teacher

Local parents who are interested in purchasing educational music videos that teach their children how to play guitar and/or piano might just recognize one of the teachers on the DVD. Johnson Elementary School music teacher Becky Sewell is featured on a number of DVDS That Teach. Sewell's son, Keith, is making the DVDs and features his mother teaching step-by-step instructional lessons in the videos. For more information, visit Keith's blog at http://itsthesewells.blogspot.com/.

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