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

Posted July 31, 2008

Editor's Note: The Texas Education Agency is releasing 2007-2008 accountability ratings August 1. A separate press release will be issued following the announcement.

School Lunch Prices Will Remain For 2008-2009

The Carroll School Board voted at Monday evening's meeting to maintain the price of elementary hot plate lunches. Trustees did permit a portion of the a la carte prices to increase due to rising food and transportation costs. Trustees plan to make up any difference in produce and food costs during the 2008-2009 school year by using the District's fund balance.

Trustees asked Child Nutrition Director Mary Brunig to monitor costs throughout the school year and provide the Board with a mid-year report. The cost of a hot plate lunch is $2.15 at elementaries; $2.40 at intermediates; $2.75 at middle schools; and $3 at the high school and senior high.

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Tax Rate, Budget Hearing Date Changed

Trustees will hold a public hearing for the 2008-2009 School Budget & Tax Rate Monday, August 25. Trustees agreed to move the date of the hearing, originally scheduled for the 11th, to allow additional time to review changes in the state's latest finance template. The hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. on the 25th in the Cabinet Meeting Room of the CISD Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine.

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. Following the hearing, Trustees will convene for a regular meeting to discuss school business. A complete agenda will be posted to the District's website within 72 hours of the meeting.

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will also take place Monday, August 11.

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In Other Business, The School Board. . .

  • Approved a minimum, three-percent actual pay raise for all employees, and reserved the option to increase that percentage if funds are able;
  • Approved a restructuring of the Personnel Department, converting a paraprofessional position to an entry-level professional position;
  • Heard a report on 2006 bond and summer maintenance projects; work continues but most of the projects, if not all, should be substantially complete and operational by the first day of school;
  • Approved a budget amendment for the District's 2007-2008 Chapter 41 payment; the District originally budgeted $11.1 million, the amendment raises it to $11.8 million;
  • Appointed Trustee Sue Armstrong as the Board's delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards.

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Beat The Rush: Purchase Parking Decals, Bus Passes Now

Bus passes and parking decals are now available at the Carroll ISD Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine. Summer office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; offices are closed Friday.

All students planning on parking at Carroll High School or Carroll Senior High School are required to purchase a parking decal. The cost for a decal is $150 and a valid driver's license and proof of insurance are required to purchase a pass. Passes will be available throughout the year for new student drivers.

For more information, call Jeannette Slack at 817-949-8270.

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Calling All Dragon Fans: Pack The Stands At Season Opener

Dragon football fans are kicking off the 2008 season at the Tom Landry Classic Saturday, August 30. Game time is 4:30 p.m. at Southern Methodist University's Ford Stadium.

Tickets may be purchased at Carroll Senior High School the week of the game, or at Ford Stadium on game day. One ticket is good for both the Dragon vs. Plano West game, as well as the Highland Park vs. Red Oak game later that day. Pre-game tickets are $6 for students and $8 for adults. Tickets at the gate are $10.

For additional information , visit the link below.

Flier: Tom Landry Classic 2008

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Some Bus Routes To Change

The Transportation Department has made changes to some school bus routes over the course of the summer. Parents are reminded to check the District's website in the coming weeks to verify your child's bus route. The changes will be posted online at the following link: www.southlakecarroll.edu/street.htm.

For more information, contact the CISD Transportation Department at 817-949-8333.

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Reception To Welcome New OUES Principal

Mary Johnston

The Old Union Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has planned a special welcome reception for new principal Mary Johnston. This event is scheduled to take place Tuesday, August 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the OUES cafeteria.

The OUES PTO encourages each family to bring their favorite dessert or sweets and "Dive Into Old Union And Meet Mrs. Johnston." Parents are asked to bring enough for their family and some to share. The PTO will provide beverages.

Note: in light of allergies, refrain from bringing desserts or sweets made with nuts.

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Participate In Online Community Survey

Don't forget, parents and taxpayers of Carroll ISD are invited to participate in an online end-of-year climate survey. Visit the district's website at www.southlakecarroll.edu and click on the Breaking News link to find the survey. A separate employee climate survey has also been conducted.

The survey is anonymous and will be used by the Administration for strategic planning and program evaluation. Community members are asked to complete the survey by August 15.

For a direct link, visit the following: 2008 Community Survey.

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Back To School Information Available

Carroll ISD's Back to School website includes all the important information parents and students need to be ready for the first day of school. Information includes New Student Registrations, Meet the Teacher events, Curriculum Nights, School Supply Lists and more. Additional information will be posted to the Back to School page as August approaches.

New For 2008-2009
Parents should keep in mind that all preschool through fourth-grade students will dismiss early the first five days of the school year rather than six like in the past. Trustees reduced the number of early dismissal days by one in an effort to address parent concerns and input. The early dismissal days are used for important baseline reading and math assessments.

CISD Trustees have eliminated the student activity fee for athletes in grades 7-12. No longer will families have to pay to have their children participate in athletic programs. No changes were made to the existing parking and bus transportation fees.

School supply lists have been changed this year. In an effort to accommodate parent requests, CISD has streamlined the process to individualize lists for each school and grade level. This will help eliminate the purchase of uniform items at campuses that did not use everything in the supply packs. A copy of each school and grade level supply list is available on the Back-To-School web link.

Visit the Back to School 2008 web link below for details.

Back To School 2008 Website

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XTO Presents CEF's 2008 Culinary Celebration

Each year, the Carroll Education Foundation hosts an annual Culinary Celebration to benefit the students and staff of Carroll ISD. The Culinary Celebration is one of the premier events in Southlake, hosting fine food, cocktails, music and a variety of bidding opportunities through the silent and live auctions. All proceeds go toward innovative teaching grants and scholarships for seniors throughout the district. Mark your calendars for the 2008 Culinary Celebration, presented by XTO, Sunday, October 12 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Hyatt Regency DFW.

Thanks to the generosity of the CISD community and neighboring sponsors, CEF was able to award 36 grants and 10 $1,500 scholarships during 2007. CEF hopes to see an even more successful event in 2008 and your help is needed. Please pass along this information to anyone you know who might wish to donate to this wonderful cause!

This is a great way for businesses of all sizes to gain greater exposure through donations and/or sponsorships. CEF will be seeking the following over the next several months: Event Sponsors, Auction Donations, Chefs and Volunteers. Those interested in participating should contact Kacy Hankins at 817-949-5982, or for auction donations contact Gina Parks at 817-424-3199.

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With Sympathy

Our sympathy is expressed to Beverly Gill (Carroll Elementary) following the recent death of her mother.

And, to Mario Mollindeo (Maintenance Department) after the death of his son and mother after an automobile accident in Florida. Mario was injured in the wreck. Services for the family members are pending.

Our sympathy is also expressed to the family of Ronald Brown. Ronald passed away July 18, and is survived by his wife, Catharine, and children, Charlotte and Jordan. Both Charlotte and Jordan attend Carroll Senior High School. A memorial fund has been established in honor of Ronald. Donations may be made at any Wells Fargo bank to the Ron B. Brown Memorial Fund.

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Our Newest Baby Dragon

Congratulations to Desiree Noack (Behavior Specialist) on the birth of a daughter, Carlie Elizabeth. Carlie was born July 21 weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces.

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COMMUNITY NEWS


Dragon Student Crowned Miss Teen Texas

Sydney Capello, upcoming sophomore at Carroll High School, was crowned Miss Teen Texas July 5. Sydney will be competing in the Teen division of Miss America August 12-16 in the Miss America's Outstanding Teen competition. In addition to winning the title, she also won Preliminary Fitness, Over-All Fitness, Most Photogenic, Over-All Evening Gown and placed in the top 5 in Community Service - adding up to nearly $5,000 in scholarships.

Sydney is the youngest teen to earn this prestigious honor since it became national, and this was her first time to compete. Sydney is actively involved in Girls4Life, a group that sings at cancer fundraisers throughout the metroplex.

2007 Carroll graduate Ashley Melnick placed third runner-up in the competition, winning overall interview, alpha overall talent and alpha overall high point. Dragons Savannah Young and BreAnna Young also competed in the pageant.

City Of Southlake Issues Mandatory Stage 2 Drought Restrictions

The City of Southlake has issued Stage 2 of drought conditions due to heavy consumption of water. This heavy use is brought about by persistent long-term dry conditions, and increasingly hotter daily temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. Stage 2 was triggered on July 28 by three consecutive days of elevated water storage tank levels falling below 18 feet with water pumps running at maximum capacity. These triggers are outlined in the Drought Contingency Ordinance No. 662-C. Stage 2 restrictions will remain in effect either until September 30 when demand is anticipated to recede, or significant rainfall occurs, or conditions worsen.

All residents, businesses, golf courses, HOA common areas and City facilities are asked to follow a mandatory lawn and landscape irrigation schedule. The City of Southlake is requesting that the installation of all new lawn and landscapes be delayed until all watering restrictions are lifted.

For more information, including a lawn watering schedule, visit the link below:

www.cityofsouthlake.com/SouthlakeGovernment/City_Departments/Public_Works/Water_Conservation.asp

 

Basketball, Volleyball Charity Clinic To Benefit SouthWest Kids

Dallas SouthWest Kids is hosting its third basketball-volleyball charity clinic Saturday, August 2 benefiting over 100 SouthWest kids. There will be basketball and volleyball skills and games and several area coaches will be attending. Free lunch will be provided. Students from Carroll Middle and Dawson Middle have volunteered to help with the event.

Children ages 6 to 9 are invited to participate from 8 to 10 a.m. and children ages 10 to 12 participate from 10 a.m. to noon. Players 12 and older will help coach the younger kids.

In addition, SouthWest Kids is hosting a used clothing drive for back to school. Clothes made be dropped off at the clinic.

Directions to the clinic: go east on 183 toward Dallas, exit Story, go south on Story to Pioneer, left on Pioneer to 2355 Templo Cristiano Agape Church on the left.

For more information, visit www.dallassouthwestkids.com or contact Gunnar West at gunnar@aol.com.

 

GRACE Pantry Needs

Below is a list of items most needed by the GRACE (Grace Relief and Community Exchange) food pantry in Grapevine. Items may be dropped off at the donation station at 112 N. Scribner in Grapevine. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - closed Wednesday.

  • Spaghetti Sauce (out)
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Can Peaches (out)
  • Cooking OIL
  • Sugar (2/4 lbs)
  • Flour (4 lbs.)
  • Evaporated Milk (out)
  • Kids Cereal
  • Refried Beans
  • Can Mixed Fruit
  • Ramon Noodles
  • 46 oz. Juice (any)
  • Kool-Aid or drink Mix Packs
  • Hygiene Items
  • Diapers (size 4,5, & 6)
  • Toothpaste / Brushes
  • Laundry Detergent (box or tub)
  • Wipes, Baby (small packs)

For more information, E-mail: pantryservices@gracegrapevine.org.

Stein Mart Hosting Teacher Appreciation Event

Stein Mart is hosting a Teacher/Employee Appreciation Week August 17-23. Stop by for special in-store events just for teachers and school employees. A valid employee badge must be presented at the time of purchase for coupons, discounts and door prizes.

Stein Mart's Teacher Appreciation Flier

In addition, a special reception is planned for Carroll ISD employees at the Stein Mart in Keller Monday, August 18 from 2 to 6 p.m. See the link below for details. Stein Mart is located at 1610 Keller Parkway (FM 1709) in Keller.

Stein Mart's Teacher Appreciation Reception

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