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

Posted August 17, 2007

Carroll ISD Meets AYP Standards At All Campuses

All Carroll ISD campuses have met AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) standards for the year. Under the No Child Left Behind Act, all public school districts are evaluated annually for AYP.

Districts and campuses - along with the state - are required to meet criteria for the following three categories: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics and either Graduation Rate (for high schools and districts) or Attendance Rate (for elementary and middle schools).

The news that all CISD campuses met the AYP standards came on the heels of news that the Texas Education Agency has rated every CISD campus and the district Exemplary. This means that Carroll ISD's final rating will be Exemplary - Meets AYP.

Congratulations to all the CISD staff and students for this accomplishment. Carroll ISD is now the only 5A school district to earn this distinction.

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School Supply Sale Saturday

The Southlake Women's Club will sponsor a pre-packaged school supply sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 18 at Carroll Senior High School. A portion of the proceeds from the sale benefit each Carroll ISD campus.

Southlake Women's Club School Supply Sale Flier

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August 20 School Board Meeting Location Changed

Due to painting and construction at Johnson Elementary School, the Carroll School Board has changed the location of Monday’s regular meeting to the Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an executive session, followed by a 6:30 p.m. open meeting.

Among the agenda topics are the 2007-2008 Student Code of Conduct, a service contract agreement for a parent notification system, child nutrition pricing, a casualty insurance proposal and a workshop on the 2007-2008 proposed school budget. For a complete list of agenda topics, visit the CISD breaking news website.

August 20 School Board Agenda

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Public Hearing On Proposed Budget August 30

Carroll School Board members have called a public hearing on the 2007-2008 School Budget & Tax Rate. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 30 in the Auditorium of Johnson Elementary School, 1301 N. Carroll Avenue in Southlake.

Trustees by law must adopt a school budget by the end of August. A budget presentation and public hearing will be held at the beginning of the meeting, with an agenda item to also act on the budget later in the evening. Trustees can adopt the tax rate at the same time or wait until mid-September, if they choose.

To date, the CISD Administration expects to propose a $1.04 rate per $100 assessed valuation for the M&O side of the tax rate. The debt service rate is currently proposed to stay the same at .425 per $100 assessed valuation.

If approved by the School Board at these recommended rates, the 2007-2008 total tax rate would be $1.465 compared to $1.795 last year.

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Meet The Teacher Events Slated This Week

The elementary and intermediate schools have planned Meet the Teacher events this week, with the exception of Durham Elementary School which changed its time and date due to ongoing construction at the campus. Parents are encouraged to attend the event scheduled at their child's school as listed below:

Carroll Elementary School- Thursday, August 23 from 5-6 p.m.

Durham Elementary School - See parent alert below!!!!

Johnson Elementary School - Thursday, August 23 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Old Union Elementary School - Friday, August 24 from 8-9:30 a.m.

Rockenbaugh Elementary School - Friday, August 24 from 8-9:30 a.m.

Durham Intermediate School - Thursday, August 23 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Eubanks Intermediate School - Thursday, August 23, 5th grade from 6:30-6:30 p.m. ; and 6th grade from 6:45-7:45 p.m.

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DES PARENT ALERT

Due to construction timelines, Durham Elementary School's Meet The Teacher will be held from 7:30 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. on Monday morning, August 27. Class placement lists will be posted at that time. It will be necessary for DES parents to promptly vacate the vicinity at 8:15 a.m. to allow DIS student arrival for classes which begin at 8:40 a.m. on '07 - '08 opening day, August 27. This arrangement offers DES teachers a maximum amount of time to prepare their classrooms for following our massive DEIS campus reconstruction now approaching completion stage.

An additional Meet The Teacher event will also be held Wednesday, August 22 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the former Carroll Intermediate School building, 1101 N. Carroll Avenue in Southlake.

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New Employees Kick Off 2007-2008 School Year

More than 100 new Dragon employees participated in a three-day New Hire Orientation this week. The event was held at Dawson Middle School and covered a variety of topics. New employees heard presentations from multiple departments, including Administrative Services, Instructional Services, Student Services, Technology, Communications & Marketing and Financial Services.

Carroll ISD welcomed more than 100 new employees during the 2007 New Hire Orientation August 15-17

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District Combats Mold Following Unseasonably Wet Summer

Carroll officials are combating mold issues at several CISD facilities. The district has hired air quality consultants to assess the situation after various types of mold were discovered in at least three CISD buildings. The consultant believes the situation is likely caused by the excessive moisture in the air over the summer months. Campuses with scheduled roof work were particularly vulnerable. So far, mold has been found in isolated locations at Carroll Elementary and Johnson Elementary, with more significant amounts found at Durham Elementary & Intermediate School.

Superintendent David Faltys said the district is taking every precaution to have the identified classrooms and work areas thoroughly cleaned and tested before they are used again. In some cases the abatement has already been completed.

"CISD is committed to walking every classroom in every CISD building to assess the presence of mold,” Dr. Faltys said. “The district will follow the recommendation of the consultant and conduct either in-house cleaning or consultant-based abatement depending on the seriousness of the mold content.”

Officials say they have every reason to believe that a solution will be implemented swiftly. An E-mail alert was sent to Carroll Elementary School parents and staff, with a similar notice planned at Johnson Elementary on Monday. The mold situation at these two campuses has been minimal. A letter outlining the construction and mold issues at Durham Elementary & Intermediate School was sent to the parents and staff of that campus by mail today.

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Schedule Tight For DEIS Construction Projects

The chillers for the HVAC system at Durham Elementary & Intermediate School arrived this week as work continued on the site drainage project. School officials say the on-site contractors have made remarkable progress despite the unseasonably wet weather this summer. The 2006 bond project was slated for substantial completion August 15 before excessive rainfall in June and July. School officials are now hoping that outside site work will be completed by the first day of school.

As tropical storm Erin came ashore in Texas, rain threatened the DEIS project late this week, too. Workers hope to pour concrete for the front driveway of the school on Monday, but the schedule will depend on the weekend weather. Derek Citty, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, said the district’s custodial staff will work around the clock to prepare the classrooms for the August 27 first day.

Campus administrators made slight adjustments to back-to-school orientations and meet the teacher events. Teachers may be delayed in getting into their classrooms before the start of school. School officials say they appreciate the patience of the Durham staff and parents as the district works to improve the facility.

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Important Notice: Location Change For Testing

Testing for Quest, Advanced Mathematics and Pre-AP middle school science taking place August 20-21 will be held at Carroll MIddle School, 1101 E. Dove Road. Please note this new location for students in grades 5-12 who will participate in this testing.

For more information contact Pat Watts at 817-949-7070.

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CSHS Prep Day Is Tuesday

Juniors and seniors don't miss prep day Tuesday, August 21 at Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., students can pick up their 2007-2008 schedule, tour the campus, pick up 2006-2007 yearbooks and sign up for a locker.

Students must bring a completed Student Enrollment form with them to prep day. To download this form, click the link below:

Student Enrollment Form

Parking passes may also be purchased during prep day. Students must have the following items with them: a valid driver's license, proof of insurance for the car they will be driving to school, license plate number and $150 payment. Checks may be made payable to Carroll ISD. Parking passes may also be purchased at the CISD Administration Building Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To download the Pay To Park form, click the link below.

Pay To Park Form

For more information regarding prep day, contact Sue Sapp by E-mail at SSapp@cisdmail.com.

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Phantom Auditions Around The Corner

Don't miss Phantom Of The Opera auditions August 27 through August 30.

Auditions take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the auditorium of Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard. For more information, contact Roald Martinsen martinsr@cisdmail.com or Stacie Martinsen at martinss@cisdmail.com.

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Miami Northwestern Pre-Game Tickets Available

Pre-game tickets for the greatly anticipated match up between the Carroll Dragons and Miami Northwestern will be available at the CISD Administration Center beginning Monday, August 13. The Administration Center is located at 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. The Clash Of Champions game takes place Saturday, September 15 at Southern Methodist University's Ford Stadium. Kick off is at 6 p.m.

The District earns $1 for every adult pre-game ticket sold and $.50 for every student ticket sold at the Administration Center. For more information, call the Communications & Marketing Department at 817-949-7080.

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Reminder: Dragon Football Media Day

A media day for Dragon Football takes place Friday, August 24 at 9 a.m. This event will be held at Dragon Stadium, 1085 S. Kimball Avenue in Southlake.

Dragon coaches and players will be available to members of the press for interviews and photographers.

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Indoor Complex Dedication Approaching

Please save the date for a building dedication ceremony honoring former Dragon Coach Charlie Stalcup.

Earlier this year, Trustees approved the District's first naming rights contract for the indoor workout facility. The official building dedication for the Performance Course Charlie Stalcup Indoor Complex takes place Sunday, September 9 at 3 p.m. The indoor complex is located behind Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard.

Stalcup lost his battle to cancer in 2004. His lasting legacy will be honored during this dedication ceremony as family, friends, colleagues and students gather to remember him in this special way.

CISD parents interested in learning more about the District's K-12 Gifted Program are invited to attend Quest Program Information Night. This event takes place Thursday, August 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria of Carroll High School, 800 White Chapel Boulevard (note location change).

For more information, contact Quest Program Coordinator Pat Watts at 817-949-7070.

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AP Booster Club To Host Fall Fundraiser

The Carroll Advanced Placement Booster Club's fall fundraiser event offers two reserved seats and a reserved parking spot for the entire Dragon football home season. A drawing takes place Monday, September 3. Tickets are $10 each.

All proceeds directly benefit teachers and students through enrichment grants and scholarships. To obtain tickets, please send a check made payable to AP Boosters for the number of tickets desired, include your name, address and phone number and mail to:

Lynn Littleton
2721 Sandstone Drive
Grapevine, Texas 76051

Tickets will be sent via U.S. mail. For questions or more information, contact Lynn Littleton at l.a.littleton@verizon.net or by phone at 817-424-9739.

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Dragon Cross Country Runners Set To Begin Season

Dragon runners are preparing for their first meet of the season. Don't miss the Southlake Carroll Invitational 5K Saturday, August 25 at Bob Jones Park in Southlake. The races will run from 8:30 a.m. through 11 a.m..

This second annual event is offered to North Texas area schools and is a joint effort of the City of Southlake and Carroll ISD's Cross Country program.

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Eubanks Students Visit Nation's Capital

A group of Eubanks Intermediate students visited Washington, DC and Virginia during a recent summer trip. Cathy Gillum and Heather Kartanson served as EIS chaperones for the group of 23 students and 8 adults. Activities including watching the changing of the guard, along with visits to the Washington National Cathedral, Washington Monument, White House, George Washington Museum and many other places.

Below, the EIS group looks on as an eagle trainer practices just before a press conference announcing that bald eagles were no longer extinct.

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We Care Welcomes New Platinum Sponsors

We Care is pleased to welcome two local businesses as platinum-level sponsors.

Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square

The Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square is centered in the Southlake Town Square which features over 100 restaurants and shops to entertain your out of town guests.

The Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square is a five story hotel featuring 248 rooms with a secretarial workstation, both wireless and hard wired broadband high-speed internet, speakerphone, flat screen LCD TVs, in-room safes and mini refrigerators. Included in the 248 rooms are 40 suites with separate sitting areas and selected rooms with balconies. An executive level is on the 5th floor featuring a private hospitality area and Business Center. In addition to the 15,000 square feet of meeting space, a pre-function area includes an outdoor porch and walking garden that overlooks a park. Terraces Spa is located in the lobby offering massages, hair styling, manicures and more. Copeland’s of New Orleans, a full service restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

North Texas Lung & Sleep Clinic

For North Texans suffering from sleeplessness, real relief lies just around the corner. More than 80 sleep disorders are keeping Americans up at night, currently, nearly 70 million of them. Trust an expert.

Having served the sleepless for more than 20 years, Dr. David Ostransky has long known the secret to a healthier, more productive life. The key to wellness and success, he says, is simply a good night's sleep.

Convinced that America is facing a "growing epidemic" in sleep disorders, Dr. Ostransky has turned his life's work into a personal mission. He and a stellar staff at the North Texas Lung & Sleep Clinic accept no limitations when staring down the challenge of a difficult diagnosis. In fact, this is just what sets Dr. Ostransky apart.

Board-certified since 1994, his careful attention to detail and reputation for exhaustive evaluation have earned him accolades and national recognition as an expert in sleep medicine. His academic interests in sleep medicine include CPAP compliance in OSAS, shift work, narcolepsy and restless legs syndrome.

His academic interests in pulmonary medicine include asthma, COPD, chronic cough and evaluation of shortness of breath. The North Texas Lung & Sleep Clinic's Southlake office is located at 731 E. Southlake Boulevard, Suite 190.

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Our Newest Baby Dragon

Congratulations to Darlene Bradley (Personnel Department) on the birth of her granddaughter. Hailey Michelle was born August 9 at 7:43 p.m. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

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