Issue_20_Vol_2008

Paw Print Press
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Itasca, Texas 76055
Vol. 2008 Issue #20
Joseph D. Tedesco Named New
HILCO Director
Joe
Tedesco,
new
HILCO Director, District
4
HILCO
Electric
Cooperative,
Inc.
President
Bill
Allen
announced
the
appointment of Joseph D.
(Joe) Tedesco to the
HILCO
Board
of
Directors. He will fill the
District 4 seat left vacant
when former Director
Steve Sawyer retired earlier this year.
Joe Tedesco is enthusiastic about his new position and is
looking forward to working with the other board directors
for HILCO members.
Tedesco, who has been a member of the cooperative since
2002, lives in Waxahachie with his wife of 27 years,
Melinda, and two children, Daniel and Jenna. Another
daughter, Carissa, and her husband, Jesse Birdsall of
Lewisville, TX, have one daughter, Ashton Ray. The family
is looking forward to the addition of a brother for Ashton
in a few months.
Continued on page 3.
Daisy Girls’ Beautify
Community, Earn Badge
Story & more pictures on page 3.
May 16, 2008
O’Rarden to Represent IHS at
American Legion Boys State
Convention
Reporter Ashley Durham
Zech O’ Rarden has been
chosen to represent Itasca
High School at American
Legion
Boys
State
Convention this summer. He
will be the twelfth boy from
Itasca sponsored by the
American Legion to attend
the convention that will be
held in Austin this summer.
“I am very excited to go,”
Zech said. “It is a great
honor to be chosen to attend
Boys State and to represent Itasca.”
American Legion Boys State is among the most
respected and selective educational programs of
government instruction for high school students. It is a
participatory program where each participant
becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and
state government. The American Legion Ladies
Auxiliary of Hillsboro conducted the interviews.
Continued on page 3.
Itasca PD Kicks Off Click It or
Ticket Enforcement Mobilization
Extended Hours to Focus on All
Unbuckled Motorists — Day and Night
Itasca Police Chief John Griscavage announced that
IPD is joining with hundreds of other law enforcement
agencies across the country in renewing a pledge to
save lives by intensifying efforts to enforce seat belt
laws — among all motorists and around the clock —
during the 2008 Click It or Ticket mobilization, which
runs from May 19 – June 1.
In 2006, according to the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, 15,046 passenger vehicle
occupants were killed between the nighttime hours of 6
p.m. and 5:59 a.m. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of those
killed at night were NOT wearing seat belts —
compared to less than half (46%) of the passenger
vehicle occupants killed during daytime hours.
Continued on page 3.
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Churches of Itasca
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist W. Spurgeon 687-2800
Central Baptist Church
401 E. Monroe 687-2343
Church of Christ
200 N. Aquilla 687-2774
First Baptist Church
107 S. Lamar 687-2783
First Presbyterian Church
106 N. Lamar 687-2243
First United Methodist
Main & King St. 687-2475
Loveview Baptist Church
FM 2959 East of I-35
Second Baptist Church 120 W. Marrion
687-9134
Shiloh Community Church
254-582-0487
St. John Missionary Baptist 506 S. Weaver 687-2821
3rd Day Worship Center 107 E. Adams 214 564-2185
Itasca Nursing Home
Sunday - 10:00 a.m.
Everyone Welcome
Monday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Central Baptist Church
Sunday: Praise and Worship 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 Worship 10:50 a.m.
R.A.’s & G.A.’s (1st-6th) - Youth (7th-12th) 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Evening Worship 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Ladies’ Bible Study 10:45-12:15 p.m.
Wednesday - Supper 6:00 p.m. ($2.00 ea. w/$10.00
max/family)
Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m.
Youth (7th-12th) 7:00 - Kids’ Choir 7:00 p.m.
website - itascacbc.org
Paw Print Press
Itasca Zoning Committee Meeting
2nd Monday of Month 6:00 p.m. - 136 N. Hill St.
Itasca City Council Meeting
Monday, May 19, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. - 136 N. Hill St.
Itasca ISD School Board Meeting
June 9, 2008 7:00 p.m.
IISD Administration Building - 123 N College St.
Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Monday, May 26, 2008 5:30 p.m.
HILCO Operations Building
E. Main St.
Volunteer Fire Department Meetings
2nd Monday of Month Business Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Fire Training - 7:00 p.m.
3rd Monday of Month
CITY OF ITASCA
Policy of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of
Handicapped Status
The City of Itasca does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped
status in the admission or access to, or employment in, its program or
activities. Ms. Cynthia Lewis, City Secretary, 126 N. Hill Street, Itasca,
TX 76055, phone (254) 687-2201 has been designated to coordinate
compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations.
First United Methodist Church
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Come join us in our beautiful, historic sanctuary, where
worship is a joyous celebration. Main at King St.
The City of Itasca does not discriminate on the basis of color, national
Rev. Tom Wood, Pastor Worship 10:50 a.m.
origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in employment or the
254-687-2475
provision of services.
Itasca Church of Christ
Citizen Complaint Procedure
I heard of the death of a well-known person who practiced
an Eastern religion. My thoughts went to "how sad it is his
life ended, and now he will stand before God to give an
account of his life." My thoughts then turned to those
around us; how many know the Truth and how many ignore
knowing the TRUTH! We will all stand before the Living
God when this life is over and give account. Have you really
searched God's Word for truth, or are you just taking
someone else's word? If you search His written word, the
Bible, you will find truth. Not in "I just feel it's alright and
acceptable."
Won't you join us for study of God's Word and worship
at Church of Christ 200 N Aquilla Itasca, Texas Sunday
9:45am, 10:45 am, 5:00 pm, and Wednesday 6:00 pm
The City of Itasca has adopted complaint and grievance procedures
regarding its Texas Community Development Programs. These
procedures outline the steps for a citizen to follow if he wishes to file a
written complaint about proposed TCDP activities. The City will make
every effort to respond fully to such complaints within ten (10) working
days. Citizens may obtain a copy of these written procedures at the City
Hall located at 126 N. Hill Street between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Citizens may also contact Ms.
Cynthia Lewis, City Secretary, 126 N. Hill Street, Itasca, TX 76055, or
by phone at (254) 687-2201.
First Presbyterian Church
9:00 Praise & Worship (Sanctuary) Cross Roads Band
9:15 - 9:45 Fellowship Time in Barton Hall
9:45 - 10:30 Sunday School all Ages (Nursery - Seniors)
10:50 - Praise and Worship - 11:00 - Worship Service
"Hour of Power" - 7th - 12th grades
Sunday evenings 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. – Barton Hall
Exercise Classes- Senior Citizens Tues. &Thurs. 10 a.m.
Game Night –3rd Tuesday Night – 6:00 p.m.
Angel Food Ministry Host Site - 687-2243
Itasca High School
Lil' Cat Cheer Camp
June 23-25, 2008
$30 for all ages (3 yrs. to 6th grade)
*Registration Forms located in Dollar General and
Jimmy's Corner Store*
More Oops
In the recent “A/B” Honor Roll for the 5th Six Weeks,
Tanner Graig’s name was omitted from the 4th grade list. We
did list an imaginary student Tanner Germer who does not
attend Itasca Elementary. Sorry Tanner we messed up &
good job on those grades.
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Daisies Plant Flowers
Tedesco Named HILCO Director
Continued from page 1
Continued from page 1
Tedesco earned a B.S. Degree in Psychology from Cedar Crest College, with minors in Special Education and
Computer Science. He is retired from Air Products and
Chemicals in Dallas, and is currently teaching algebra
courses in the Palmer Independent School District.
An avid sports fan, Tedesco enjoys golf and motorcycling. He is a former football, basketball and track
coach, and was a basketball official at local and state
events
Operation Clean Sweep!
The Itasca Daisy Girls recently planted flowers at
Heritage Memorial Park in downtown Itasca. They were
working toward earning their Rose Colored Petal that is
given for "making the world a better place."
Members of the Daisy Group that is led by Mrs. Martha Brackin with Co-leader Jodi Martinez are Laura
Anthony, Kyrstin Bottorff, Gillian Brackin, Lily Cleveland, Hope Fore, Jennifer Martinez and Kyerra
Rockuemore. Grandparents lending a helping hand are
Rose Marie Brackin and Vickie Cleveland.
Click It or Ticket
Continued from page 1
“With 18 percent of all Americans failing to buckle up
regularly, it’s clear that far too many people still don’t
take belt laws seriously,” Griscavage said. “Among some
groups, especially young men, the unbuckled rate is especially high — and the fatal crash rate increases significantly at night. So look for us to be out on the streets
day and night from mid-May through June 1 making
sure that everyone is buckled up. Worn correctly, seat
belts have proven to reduce the risk of fatal injury in a
crash by 45 percent for front-seat passenger vehicle occupants and by 60 percent in pickup trucks, SUVs and
minivans. In fact, data shows that more than 77% of
passenger vehicle occupants who were in a serious crash
in 2006 and were buckled up survived the crash.”
Increased law enforcement activities, including seat
belt checkpoints, will be conducted nationwide during
the 2008 Click It or Ticket mobilization.
“Regular seat belt use is the single most effective way
to protect people and reduce motor vehicle crash fatalities. And high-visibility enforcement is effective at getting people to buckle up,” said Griscavage. “Wearing
your seat belt is easy and it costs you nothing. Not wearing it might cost you a ticket, or worse — your life. I
urge everyone in Itasca to please be safe and buckle up
day and night — Click It or Ticket.”
City Announces May as Abandoned & Junk
Vehicle Clean Sweep Month
Press Release
It’s time to kick it up a notch by taking spring clean
up to the next level. The Office of Code Enforcement
along with the Itasca Revitalization Committee will go
block by block throughout the city in search of illegal
vehicles whether they are cars, trucks or recreational
vehicles.
An illegal vehicle is any vehicle without a current license plate, a valid motor vehicle inspection certificate,
is wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than 72 consecutive hours if the vehicle is on public property and 30
consecutive days if the vehicle is on private property.
The vehicle will be tagged and a warning notice placed
on the resident’s door. Residents will have the opportunity to bring their property into compliance by removing
the vehicle or bringing the vehicle into compliance by a
set date. If the resident fails to comply with the notice,
the vehicle will be towed.
The Abandoned/Junk Vehicle Sweep is the city’s response to resident’s complaints of illegal vehicles. This is
one of many efforts that will get us closer to reaching a
goal of “a clean and beautiful city.” For more information concerning the citywide sweep or if you would like
to report an illegal vehicle, contact Code Enforcement
Official Felicia Mayberry ay 254-687-2206.
Boys State
Continued from page 1
Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935 when it organized to counter the Fascist
inspired Young Pioneer Camps.
High school juniors are selected by local American
Legion Posts to attend the program. In most cases, a
sponsoring American Legion Post, a local business or
another community-based organization, pays expenses
associated with attending this program.
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Cinco de Mayo 2008 Celebration
Pictures by PPP & Sue Rivera - Collage by Jeremy Patterson
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Cinco de Mayo 2008 Celebration
Pictures by PPP & Sue Rivera - Collage by Valerie Farquhar
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February City Council Meeting
March City Council Meeting
The Itasca City Council met in a regular session on
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Matthew Fehnel called the meeting to order at
6:04 p.m. Members present were Steve Solis, Susie Davis,
James Bouldin, and John Laird; City Administrator
Mark Gropp and City Attorney Stephanie Johnson.
Council Member Harvey Wilson was absent.
Motions were passed to approve the January 7 and
January 22 minutes and to approve the bills for payment.
Giving department reports were Fire Chief Chris
Shuffield for the IVFD, Wayne Upchurch on Water and
Sewer Operations, Bettye Lewis for the Planning and
Zoning Committee (approved applications: 404 N. King
St. – new home 305 E. Marrion St. – 2008 Solartaire
Double Wide Mobile Home, 604 E. South St. - privacy
fence and 105 S. Files St. - storage room), Chief of Police
John Griscavage for Itasca PD and Felicia Mayberry for
the Office of Code Enforcement (Family were present to
address the issue concerning code violations of the property located at Itasca OT Block 34 Lots 1-4 & 8-12 – An
extension was granted to the last day of May 2008).
The City Administrator gave an update regarding the
inspection of sewer odor complaints. A plumbing inspection that was performed on the residences that complained of the odor indicated that the plumbing was not
up to code.
Frank Rasor addressed concerning the city contracting
with Rasor & Associates, LLC for additional engineering
services in connection with the Community Development
Block Grant 726281 for wastewater system improvements. Mr. Rasor explained the total fee and the City Attorney recommended making some correction to the Letter of Agreement. Rasor agreed to the changes and the
motion passed unanimously.
The Council voted to table an ordinance amending the
Fire Prevention Code of the City of Itasca. Jimmy Vestal
addressed the Council regarding a possible lease of the
Rangaire property located at the Mill Block. He indicated he is interested in leasing the property to park
trucks and equipment for oilrigs or possibly buying the
property. The Council voted to authorize the City Administrator to negotiate leasing or renting the property.
Sue Rivera on behalf of the Cinco-de-Mayo Organization and Chamber of Commerce requested that the 100
block of W. Main Street be closed from May 2, 5:00 p. m.
- 6:00 a. m. May 4, 2007 and June 27, 12:00 p. m. - 6:00
p. m. June 28. Approved with unanimous vote.
The City Administrator presented the annual financial
report from Witherspoon, Yeldell & Wilson for FY 20062007. The audit of the City’s funds was accepted with a
unanimous vote.
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
The Itasca City Council met in a regular session on
Monday, March 17, 2008 in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Matthew Fehnel called the meeting to order at
6:01 p.m. Members present were Steve Solis, Susie
Davis, James Bouldin, John Laird and Harvey Wilson;
City Administrator Mark Gropp and City Attorney
Stephanie Johnson were absent.
Motions were passed to approve the February 19
minutes and to approve the bills for payment.
Giving department reports were Fire Chief Chris
Shuffield for the IVFD (volunteers had sent out donation letters & will finish the NIMS training that night),
Wayne Upchurch on the Water and Sewer Operations,
Susie Davis for Planning and Zoning Committee (1 permit application approved – fence -1 application tabled),
Officer Albert Sanchez for the Itasca PD and Felicia
Mayberry for the Office of Code Enforcement.
Awarding of an Engagement Letter for FY 2007-2008
Audit was considered by the Council. A motion for approval to retain the auditors of Witherspoon, Yeldell &
Wilson passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
The Class of 1958 Is looking For You!
Bob McEver - 713-272-0979 - bmcever@sbcglobal.net
Of the 56 in the class (larger than most at that time),
9 are deceased and we have contact info on 31 so we’ve
accounted for 40 of 56. The ones we have not been able
to get contact info on are;
Coffman, Jerry
Coleman, Sydney
Faris, Weldon
Finch, Laginia
Fitzgerald, Rena
Godsby, Johnny
Irvin, Glendolyn
Jean, Linda
Juroska, Edward
Johnston, Michelle
Miles, Rochell
Rogers, Becky
Salazar, Chonita
Stout, Emma
Upchurch, Dale
Williams, Betty
City-Wide Clean Up
May 10-24
Free dumping w/ water bill
receipt
Homecoming 2008 Date Set
September 19
Make plans to attend
Honored class 1958 &
ones that end in 8s and 3s
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Pre-K & Kindergarten Happenings
Pre-K Babies
Reporter Megan Goff
A small beak pecks through the fragile shell of a chicken
egg. Pre-K’s chicks have arrived and the students are
amazed.
“They are cute and I’m excited,” Pre-K student Jesse
Harris said.
The eggs were incubated for 21 days in Pre-K’s science
room. The students anxiously waited the hatching day. Even
the teachers and high school students were excited to see the little black and yellow chicks.
“They look like little Wampus chickens,” Sophomore PPP reporter Mary Maddox said.
“I will take all of the chicks back to the Rutherford Ranch,” incubating expert and Pre-K paraprofessional, Tonye
Rutherford said. “But not before everyone gets to stroke and hold the little peeps.”
“Q & U” Kindergarten Wedding
Reporter Mary Maddox – Photos by P. Willman
While the kindergarten classes were learning
their vowels and their sounds, they held a special ceremony to remember that “Q” and the
“U” vowel are united to make a unique sound.
Joining together as life long partners, “Q and
U” promised to honor each other and remember the rules of pronunciation as they came together in order to form many new words with
their sound.
Joining in the celebration of the two sounds
were members of the kindergarten classes, teachers, parents, and other special guests.
Kindergarten Rodeo
Photos by P. Willman - Collage by
Abby Saldierna
Last month the kindergarten
classes of Ms. Amanda Parker, Ms.
Michelle Cole and Ms. Kim Camp
held the annual Kindergarten Rodeo. The classes study the Old West
and then put their education to the
test as they have stick horse races,
rope chairs and learn a cowboy line
dance.
The weather did not cooperate
this year so the kindergarteners
and the PAL helpers celebrated the
Old West in the middle school gym.
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Note to Editor & Community
Dear Paw Print Press Staff, Ruth (Reynolds) enjoys your paper so much. She loves the people in Itasca and likes to hear
from them.
If anyone would like to send a card or call her address is
Ruth Reynolds, Providence Park Rm 428, 300 W. Hwy. 6,
Waco, TX 76712 – Phone # 254-761-8428.
Thanks, Ms. Mattie Warlick
Dear Editor & Community, The family of
the new Itasca Cinco de
Mayo Duchess SUMMER
GONZALES
would like to thank
everyone for the fantastic support she received
during her campaign to
win the Duchess title.
Summer was able to
raise over $2,500 to go to the Itasca Cinco de Mayo Scholarship Fund. With the help from the entire community of
Itasca, all of her friends, family and even the Paw Print Press
Summer was able to help an Itasca student go to college.
Thank you all for your financial and moral support.
Summer promises to do her best to fulfill her job as the
Itasca Cinco de Mayo Duchess.
SUMMER FUN at
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Central Baptist Church, Itasca
June 9-13 9:00-12:00
For kids finished Pre-K through finished 6th grade.
Call 687-2344 for a ride on church van.
Must bring filled out registration form.
Music, Crafts, Bible activities, SnoCones, Recreation, Mission stories Family Night on Friday at 6:30
Leaving Town?
Need Pet Care?
Call Ben Maddox
254-687-2344
Enrollment in progress at FBCS
Enrollment is in progress at First Baptist Christian School
(FBCS) in Hillsboro for the 2008-2009 school year.
Classes being offered are pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. To be eligible for pre-kindergarten, children must be
four years of age on or before September 1.
To obtain an application or receive more information, call
254-582-2973 or 254-582-3418, or come by the First Baptist
Church office, located at 300 East Franklin Street in Hillsboro.
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PROCLAMATION
OF THE CITY OF ITASCA, TEXAS
DECLARING MAY AS FAIR HOUSING
MONTH
WHEREAS, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968,
as amended, prohibits discrimination in housing and declares it a national policy to provide, within
constitutional limits, for Fair Housing in the United States; and
WHEREAS, The principle of Fair Housing is not only
national law and national policy,
but a fundamental human concept
and entitlement for all Americans;
and
WHEREAS, The fortieth anniversary of this National
Fair Housing Law, during the
month of May, provides an opportunity for all Americans to recognize that complete success in the
goal of equal housing opportunity
can only be accomplished with the
help and cooperation of all Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, We, the City Council of the City
of Itasca, Texas, do proclaim May as Fair Housing
Month in the City of Itasca and do hereby urge all the
citizens of this locality to become aware of and support
the Fair Housing Law.
James Bouldin, Mayor Pro-Tem
Appointment Form for Section 504 and
Equal Opportunity/Fair Housing Officer
City/County: City of Itasca
TxCDBG Contract No. 726281
Address: 126 N. Hill Street
Itasca, TX 76055
Telephone Number:(254) 687-2201
I, James Bouldin, Mayor Pro-Tem do hereby appoint the
City Secretary, Cynthia Lewis, as the Fair Housing/Equal
Opportunity/Section 504 Standards Officer for the City
of Itasca, Texas.
The Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity/Section 504 Standards Officer shall be responsible for the oversight and
compliance of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity activities to be performed by the City of Itasca, as required
by the Texas Community Development Block Grant
Program Contract No. 726281.
The Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity/Section 504 Standards Officer should be familiar with and adhering to all
civil rights laws and regulations pertaining to the Texas
Community Development Block Grant Program, including those described in the TxCDBG Implementation
Manual and those listed on Exhibit D of the TxCDBG
contract.
Appointed by: James Bouldin, Mayor Pro Tem
Date: April 21, 2008
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February 4
IISD Board of Trustee Meeting
March 3
IISD Board of Trustee Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Itasca Independent
School District met in regular session on Monday,
February 4, 2008, in the Itasca ISD Administration
Building at 7:00 P.M., President Marquita Lloyd presiding. Board members present were Marquita
Lloyd, Nancy Bowman, Susan Bason, Kevin Cordell,
Angelia Orr and Oscar Castillo, Jr. Absent was
Board Secretary Claude Garrett.
Administration present were Glenn Pittman, Superintendent, Rickie Harris, High School Principal,
Larry Mynarcik, Middle School Principal, Karon
Farquhar, Elementary School Principal and Norma
Merkel, Secretary.
Motions were made and passed to approve the
minutes from the previous board meeting with one
correction and to approve the bills, financial report
and the first 2007-2008 budget amendment.
Superintendent Pittman went over the district
technology plan, which includes adding projector
screens to classrooms, increasing the bandwidth of
the internet, and possibly upgrading the phone system.
The board entered executive session at 7:20 p.m.
and returned to open session at 7:59 p.m. Motions
were passed to accept the resignations of Benjamin
Powell and Jill Miller, to offer Rickie Harris and
Larry Mynarcik administrative continuing contracts
and to renew the contracts of Karon Farquhar and
Barry Durham. The board thanked the administrators for their hard work.
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
The Board of Trustees of the Itasca Independent School
District met in regular session on Monday, March 3, 2008,
in the Itasca ISD Administration Building at 7:00 P.M.,
President Marquita Lloyd presiding. Board members present were Marquita Lloyd, Claude Garrett, Nancy Bowman, Susan Bason, Kevin Cordell, Angelia Orr and Oscar
Castillo, Jr.
Administration present were Glenn Pittman, Superintendent, Rickie Harris, High School Principal, Larry Mynarcik, Middle School Principal, Karon Farquhar, Elementary School Principal and Norma Merkel, Secretary.
Motions were made and passed to approve the minutes
from the previous board meetings, the bills and the financial report.
Motions were made and passed to approve adopting
recommended textbooks and to adopt the 2008-2009 district
calendar. The Board voted to postpone considering the
candidates for ESC Region 12 Board of Directors until
April. They entered executive session at 7:18 p.m.
Upon coming out of executive session at 7:38 p.m., motions were made and passed unanimously to accept the retirement of Mary Childers and Pamela Jean with warmest
regards for both and to approve teacher contracts as presented by principals.
The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
February 18
IISD Board of Trustee Called
Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Itasca Independent
School District met in a called session on Monday,
February 18, 2008, in the Itasca ISD Administration
Building at 7:00 P.M., President Marquita Lloyd presiding. Board members present were Marquita
Lloyd, Nancy Bowman, Susan Bason, Kevin Cordell,
Angelia Orr and Oscar Castillo, Jr. Absent was
Board Secretary Claude Garrett.
Administration present was Glenn Pittman, Superintendent.
Superintendent Pittman and the board members
discussed district short and long-range plans and
goals.
The meeting adjourn at 9:45 p.m.
High School & 8th Grade
Band Concert
Tuesday, May 20 7:00 p.m.
Special Events Center
5th Grade Choir & 6th Grade
Band Concert
Thursday, May 22
7:00 p.m.
Special Events Center
House for Sale
601 E. South St. – 3-1 w/carport - Call 254-582-2603
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Itasca, Texas 76055
Wampus Cats of the Week
IISD Trustees Attend Seminar
Special of the Week
Photo by Patrick Morris from School Board Publication
“It takes a community willing to commit
some time and effort to ensure our children
get a good education. IISD strives for a
GREAT education instead of settling just
for a good one. Thank you School Board
members for giving of your time.”
New 2008 Focus SE
Loaded, Automatic, “Sync”
Four members of the seven member Itasca Board of
Trustees attended the Texas Association of School
Boards (TASB) Winter Governance and Legal Seminar February 21-23 in Corpus Christi. Board members
are required by law to attend and earn various continuing education hours dealing with Texas public
education.
Attending this seminar were IISD Board President
Marquita Lloyd (not pictured), (pictured left to right)
Angelia Orr, Nancy Bowman and Oscar Castillo.
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