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September 19, 2007

Thursday's Dragon Football Game Against Rockwall To Be Televised

 This week’s Carroll Dragon football game against the Rockwall Yellowjackets will be broadcast live on KTXA Channel 21 as the High School Edge Game of the Week.

Kick off is 7 p.m. Thursday, September 20 at Rockwall’s Wilkerson Sanders Stadium, 1201 TL Townsend Drive in Rockwall. Thursday night’s television broadcast coverage will run from 7 to 10 p.m.

Carroll fans may purchase pre-game tickets until noon Thursday at the following campuses: Carroll Senior High School, Carroll High School, Carroll Middle School, Dawson Middle School, Durham Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School. Seating is limited, so a minimum number of pre-game tickets will be sold. Prices are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Any remaining tickets available the day of the game will be sold at the gate for $5.

MetroSports Communications’ radio coverage of Dragon football continues with Thursday night’s game, as well. Tune into KKGM-1630 AM or online worldwide at www.kkgmam.com.

Special note to radio listeners at the Rockwall game: It may be difficult to hear KKGM in Rockwall, especially after dusk, so tune into the "Road Radio" broadcast on 88.9FM once inside Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium.

Stadium Directions from I-635:
121N toward I-635
Merge onto I- 635E
Merge onto I30E/U.S.-67N via Exit 8B toward Texarkana
Exit 67B toward FM-740 to Ridge Road - Take a left on Ridge Road/FM-740N
Take a right on Yellow Jacket Drive

* Rockwall's stadium is approximately 50 miles from Southlake

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Carroll School Board Lowers Local Tax Rate

Carroll School Board members voted September 10 to adopt a Maintenance and Operations tax rate of $1.04 per $100 assessed valuation, down thirty-three cents from last year’s rate. In addition, Trustees earmarked one-cent of the M&O rate to address technology needs.

The Board voted to keep the interest and sinking (debt service) tax rate the same as last year. The I&S tax rate is $0.425 per $100 assessed valuation. This means the total tax rate for the 2007-2008 school year is $1.465 per $100 assessed valuation. Last year’s rate was $1.795.

Carroll Trustees voted August 30 to adopt a $75 million operating budget which included a four percent of the midpoint raise for school employees. The Board held a public hearing on the budget and tax rate at Johnson Elementary School. The budget included 21 new positions to accommodate student growth and the return of block scheduling at the high school campuses.

CISD expects to make a $20 million payment toward capital bond debt during the 2007-2008 school year. Trustees approved operating revenues of $75,353,625 and expenditures of $75,182,138. This will result in $171,487 in surplus funds. Officials say the additional four-cent enrichment will generate an additional $1.9 million for CISD needs. Of that amount about $475,000 will be used for technology maintenance.

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In Other Business The School Board. . .

  • Ratified a final settlement agreement regarding Cause No. 48-206184-04, Stephen Kaminski v. Carroll Independent School District, a Texas Independent school district;
  • Observed a moment of silence for victims of the September 11, 2001 tragedy;
  • Heard an interdistrict and intradistrict student transfer report by the Instructional Services Department;
  • Heard a report on the Raptor V-Soft Visitor Tracking System by the Student Services Department;
  • Added an additional technology aide paraprofessional position for the Johnson Elementary Encore program;
  • Added an additional special education paraprofessional position for the Durham Elementary Life Skills program;
  • Hired three teachers and a school nurse as recommended by the CISD Administration.

To read additional details from the September 10 School Board meeting, visit the link below.

Board Clips: September 10 Edition

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September 24 Board Meeting Canceled

Carroll Trustees have canceled the September 24 School Board meeting. Instead, the district will host an informational meeting of the Budget & Finance Committee that night. Interested citizens may attend this organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Cabinet Room of the Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road.

The next regularly scheduled School Board meeting will be Monday, October 1. This meeting will start later than usual, however, due to the Dragon Classic golf tournament that day. A meeting time and agenda will be posted 72 hours in advance

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CISD Seeks Committee Applicants

Citizens interested in serving on an advisory committee for Carroll ISD are encouraged to fill out an application and return it to the Superintendent’s Office by 4:30 p.m. Friday, September 28.

Trustees are seeking participants for an Audit Committee, the Budget & Finance Committee, the School Health Advisory Committee, a new city-school joint committee called S.P.A.R.K.S. (Students & Parents Against Risks to Our Kids in Southlake) and district and campus site-based decision making committees.

Applications for committee participation are being sent home with each student in elementary and intermediate schools. Applications are available online for other interested citizens and parents. Simply visit http://www.southlakecarroll.edu and click on “Breaking News” to find the committee application. It can also be found by visiting the Board of Trustees drop down menu on the district’s website.

CISD committees are led by Trustees and Administrators, operating in an advisory capacity to the School Board on pertinent school issues. The committees meet periodically throughout the year depending on the nature of committee discussion and business.

Applicants for the Audit committee are required to have CPA or accounting experience.

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Central Market’s Foodie Program To Help Raise Funds For Carroll Schools

Central Market in Southlake is teaming up with Carroll families to support the local school budget. Through the company’s popular Fundraising Foodie program, Dragon supporters will soon be able to shop at Central Market in Southlake, scan their Foodie Card at the check out, and Central Market will donate 5% of the total purchase to the Carroll Independent School District.

Letters announcing the program and individual Foodie cards are being mailed to families by the Carroll ISD Communications & Marketing Department this month. Campus principals requested that the monies from the Foodie Fundraising card be equally divided among all Carroll schools. This will allow Dragon families to join together in support of the education system, rather than competing for dollars at each school.

“We’re extremely excited to partner with Central Market to help raise funds for our campuses,” said Carroll Superintendent David J. Faltys. “This is a great example of how local businesses can team up with CISD through fundraising, advertising and sponsorship packages. It’s just a great way for the community to work together to support the children.”

Central Market officials say every department in the gourmet grocery store will participate in this program, including catering, gift baskets, cooking school, floral, produce, meat market, seafood, specialty foods, healthy living, cheese/deli, bakery, coffee bar, gelato and the Chef’s Case. Please note that purchases made in the Café are not eligible.

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Nearly 32,000 Fans Turn Out For Carroll, Northwestern Game

Dragon fans cheer on their team at Saturday's Clash of Champions game

Saturday's Carroll Dragon - Miami Northwestern game was nearly a sell out with 31,896 fans gathering to watch the historic Clash of Champions at Southern Methodist University's Gerald Ford Stadium.

This was the largest regular season football audience in attendance in the history of Texas. The game was also broadcast live nationally on ESPNU.

Carroll ISD sold close to 15,000 pre-game adult and student tickets - earning more than $12,000 for the District's general operating fund. This total does not include online ticket sales. CISD received $1 for every pre-game adult ticket and $.50 for every pre-game student ticket.

Saturday's game was the second in a two-year contract between Carroll ISD and Paragon Marketing. The Dragons first played Evangel Christian in a home game at Dragon Stadium during the 2006 season - receiving all gate receipts, concession and parking revenue. The Miami Northwestern game at SMU's Ford Stadium was considered an away game on the Dragon schedule. Typically, CISD does not receive any revenue from away games.

Saturday's match up pitted the Bulls, Florida's 2006 6A State Champion, against the Dragons, Texas' 2006 5A State Champion. The final score was Miami 29-21, but the Dragons will continue on with their season tomorrow night along with the support of thousands of loyal Dragon supporters near and far.

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Dragon Tennis Team Serves Up New Season

The Dragon varsity tennis team is off to a great start in District play.

On September 11, the Dragons beat Northwest 18-1. Later that week, the team beat Colleyville 18-1. The Dragons are performing extremely well as a team. They boast a fourth place ranking in the class 5A division in the state of Texas.

Congratulations Dragon tennis team!

Dragon tennis captain Andrew Reznik chases down a return during the recent Northwest victory September 11.

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Jazz Band Announces All-Region Winners

The Dragon Jazz Band recently participated in All-Region Jazz Auditions. The following is a list of results from the competition:

Alto Saxophone - Haley Larkin, 1st Alternate

Tenor Saxophone - Greg Cohen - 1st band and 1st Chair - State Qualifier
Shane Ritchey - 1st band and 2nd chair - State Qualifier

Baritone-Sax - Braden Walter - 1st band and 1st chair, - State Qualifier

Trumpet - Charlotte Thayer - 2nd band and 3rd chair
Kerry Seitz - 2nd band and 5th chair

Trombone - Alex Clark - 1st band and 3rd chair - State Qualifier
Rebecca Ryskoski - 2nd band and 2nd chair
Alex Laufer - 1st Alternate

Piano - Ryan Dickey - 2nd band and 1st chair

Daniel Darrough directs the CSHS jazz band.

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All Aboard The Haunted Phantom Ship

Mark your calendars for the Carroll Theatre Department's scariest attraction of the year - Haunted House: The Phantom Ship. This spectacular but spooky event takes place at Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard. Tickets are $10 each.

For a complete schedule, visit the link below.

2007 Haunted House: The Phantom Ship

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Dragon Classic To Auction Theatre Tickets

Pictured above are members of Carroll's Theatre Department

Organizers of the Dragon Classic were delighted when Carroll Theatre directors Roald and Stacie Martinsen graciously donated a VIP package of tickets and hospitality to the September 30 auction at the First American Center at Solana.

The package will include eight VIP tickets to two fabulous events. Four of these tickets will provide some of the best seats in the house at The Phantom of the Opera. VIP treatment before the show includes a VIP Sponsor Reception held in the Hall of Fame and a photo taken with the cast and crew. The winners will also receive four VIP tickets to The Phantom Ship, Carroll’s 2nd Annual Haunted House. This event will include amazing special effects, all new spectacles, a talented cast and crew and an indoor entrance venue with a festival feel. This experience promises to make this year’s holiday tradition an even bigger success than the 2006 Haunted Hotel. Plus VIP ticket holders will move straight to the head of the line.

The Dragon Classic is a two-day event that raises funds for academics in Carroll High and Senior High schools, as well as meeting athletic needs in grades seven through 12. Now in its sixth year, the Classic has raised over $245,000 and organizers are well on the way to meeting their $100,000 goal for this year.

The event incorporates an auction and dinner on Sunday, September 30 at the First American Center in Solana - followed by a four-person scramble golf tournament at Trophy Club Country Club on Monday, October 1. Tickets for the auction dinner cost $40 per person, while the golf is $150 per player. Either or both reservation forms, which must be received by Monday September 24, may be downloaded by visiting the Dragon Classic website at www.dragonclassic.org.

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We Care Welcomes New Sponsors

We Care is proud to welcome several new sponsors to the District's employee appreciation program. Because of these generous contributions, dozens of special events and programs this school year will be made possible.

New Platinum-Level Sponsors:
Verizon Wireless
Which Wich?
Diversified Mortgage
Corinthian Wellness Spa
Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square

New Gold-Level Sponsors:
Noble Roman's /Tuscano's
Horace Mann
Barnes & Noble Booksellers

New Silver-Level Sponsors:
Juice Plus
Edible Arrangements

New Bronze-Level Sponsor:
Mr. Jim's Pizza of Grapevine/Southlake

Thank you for supporting Carroll ISD staff members!

 

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Update: The Phantom Of The Opera

Members of the CSHS Concert Chorale- Back Row: Brian Bounds, PJ Sook, Taylor De Laughter, Craig Elam, Taylor Cockrum, Chris Nymeyer, JR Navarro, Chelsea Dunlap, Cristen Krimi, Julie Romney; 4th Row: Katie Prince, Aria Macias, Elizabeth Bazzell, Max Bullard, Pim van Amerongen, Chandler Lucious, Sean Silagy, Brittany Anderson, Shang Ding, Katherine Johnson; 3rd Row: Katie Holbert, Steven Bay, PJ Essex, JT Thomas, John Ruelas, Courtney Park, Sarah Petty, Amara Oji, Emily Avila; 2nd Row: Taylor Vassious, Matt Nelson, Sam Asbury, Christian Ermish, Preston Lee, Lauren Franklin, Cristina Regalado, Alli Klein; 1st Row: Molly Boekenheide, Lauren Arst, Jessi Brockett, Morgan Couch, Marie Sanders, Cassi Pelton, Lauren Feragne, Dana Faris.

The Carroll Theatre Department's fall production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera will feature the Carroll Senior High School Concert Chorale, a premiere joint department venture that will showcase the singing talents of these select students in a "Surround Sound Choir."

Due to the large overall sound that opera requires, the directors collaborated to find a solution.

"This is such a privilege for our top concert choir to have this exciting opportunity to sing the wonderful music the score calls for," said CSHS Choir Director, Chris Hutchison. "It will provide a more rich, textured sound that the audience will appreciate."

The Concert Chorale will join the cast and crew of The Phantom of the Opera during dress rehearsals the week of November 26-29 and for all performances from November 30-December 9. Tickets for Carroll Theatre Department's historic production of The Phantom Of The Opera will go on sale soon!

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Reminder: CSHS Hosting Campus Chats

Carroll Senior High School is hosting a series of Campus Chats this semester. To view a schedule of remaining dates, visit the link below. Unless otherwise noted, all chats are from 1 to 1:40 p.m. in the CSHS Guidance College & Career Center.

2007 Campus Chats

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With Sympathy

Our sympathy is expressed to the family of former CISD bus driver Jerry Black. Jerry died September 9 Funeral services were held September 12.

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Posted To The Website

The following documents were recently posted to the District's website:

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Adventure Team Partnering With Keep Grapevine Beautiful

Adventure Team Kids is teaming up with Keep Grapevine Beautiful (KGVB) to clean up parks and surrounding areas of Lake Grapevine. Volunteers are needed for Saturday, September 29 when Adventure Team Kids will spend the day cleaning up Meadowmere Park. Volunteers are needed to help for an hour, a few hours or even all day long.

Recent rains sent Lake Grapevine from a drought stage of 16' below normal to a flood stage of 22' above normal! The City of Grapevine has filed for FEMA assistance. The flood has devastated local parks, trails, sports fields, campground, wildlife and the environment. The good news is that the water is finally receding and FEMA will reimburse the city of Grapevine $13 for every volunteer hour worked. All volunteers must sign in with KGVB representative-Mary Jo Tellin, and count your hours for the credit to be valid.

Adventure Team is challenging citizens to Keep Grapevine Beautiful by gathering coworkers, sports teams, neighborhood groups, friends and church groups. Groups may select any day to participate between September 29-October 13 - but Adventure Team Kids will be working at Meadowmere Park on Saturday, September 29. All necessary supplies will be provided along with a free T-shirt (while they
last).

All volunteers are invited to enjoy a picnic with free food and music at Dove Park following the event! Count your bags and complete the wrap-up report via phone, fax or E-mail. For more information, or to register - call Mary Jo Tellin at 940.395.7174.

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