Proposed Auditorium and Professional Development Center
From Dr. Bob Morrison, Superintendent of Schools Mansfield ISD is considering moving forward with the construction of the Performing Arts Auditorium and Professional Development Center.
I will be providing information as to why the administration is
proposing to move this project forward at this time. The Performing
Arts Auditorium has been under consideration for more than five years.
In that time, the district has reviewed auditorium designs ranging from
a seating capacity of 3500 to 5000. The project was not included in
prior bond programs due to the cost, the fast growth of the district
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Blood drive scheduled in memory of Vernon Newsom
 On Tuesday, September 1, 2009, the American Red Cross will hold a
blood drive in memory of Vernon Newsom at Mansfield Legacy High School.
The
blood drive will run from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Red Cross mobile
donation unit which will be parked on the East side of the campus near
the Performing Arts Center.
Get the details...
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Summit HS Back to School Community Outreach
 On Friday, August 21, 5:30-7:30 pm, Mansfield Summit High School
students and administrators held a back to school community outreach
evening at Rush Creek Apartments. This was a good opportunity to bring
the back to school fun to residents many of whom are students at the
high school or in MISD. The partnership program provided free school
supplies, cheerleaders & spirit wear, door prizes,
refreshments, computers set-up to assist families with bus information
and Infinite Campus. Assistant Principal Kendria Davis-Martin said the school hopes to expand the program to other apartment complexes. Photo Gallery | Related Star-Telegram Extra Credit Blog post |
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Technology upgrades taking shape
From the District Blog
In June 2009, the MISD School Board approved approximately $6.7 million
in technology upgrades using the district's revenues from natural gas
leases. Budget amendments were approved for the first $3.7 million of
these projects. Areas of focus for 2009-2010 include - testing -- and replacing as needed -- any deteriorated cable at 16 of the district's schools that were constructed prior to 2000
- installation of Microsoft Office on all K-8 teacher workstations and student lab computers (completed early August 2009);
- replacement of up to 1500 desktop computers for use by teachers and in student computer labs; and
- replacement of out-of-warranty or non-enterprise class switches.
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School Board Update
Below are the significant items from August Board Meeting:
- The Board heard from a speaker who presented a $97,710.55 check from Oncor 2009 Educational Facilities Program for demand and energy savings projects at Low Intermediate and Jobe Middle School.
- The 2009-2010 Budget was approved by a 7-0 vote.
- The property tax rate will remain $1.45 per $100
of assessed value including rate of $1.04 for Maintenance & Operations Fund and $0.41 for Debt Service Fund.
- The budget for 2010 is $217,258,531. It includes a
state-mandated $958 raise for teachers, librarians, counselors, school
nurses and speech pathologists. All other employees receive a 3%
raise.
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Odds & Ends
Infinite Campus: High school and middle school students now have
accounts. The student user name is the student's ID number and the first
password is their birthdate - MMDDYY
Graduation 2010: District sets 2010 Graduation schedule
Football: Timberview vs. Summit, 4:30 pm Sept 7 @ Cowboys Stadium, ticket information
Reminder: Student Guidelines at Athletic Events
Immunizations: State Grants Provisional Enrollment
Student Nutrition: Free & Reduced Online Application now available
Photo Gallery Updates:
Calendar - Get your a printable 2009-2010 District Calendar and the A-B Student Calendar. Do you want something more dynamic? Try using the Interactive Events Calendar. Need help with the interactive calendar? Get answers here.
By the way...
We are aware of the temporary problem with the Summit HS Web site and are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Thank you to all who have told us their is an issue with the pages.
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