Italy ISD receives ‘Superior’ rating
The Italy School Board of Trustees learned the details of the district’s 2006-2007 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas at a public hearing held Monday evening.
Italy ISD to review FIRST rating and TRE results
Tonight, the board of directors will conduct a public hearing to review and take comments on Italy ISD’s rating from FIRST — Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas. In a regular meeting the directors will recognize Melissa Bedard as Employee of the Month; review academic, financial and enrollment reports; and look at the Tax Rollback Election (TRE) results. Personnel considerations will include the appointment of Athletic Director and Business Manager. The board will also consider changing the meeting place for board meetings. The public hearing will begin at 6:45 p.m. and the regular board meeting at 7 p.m. in the Italy Administration building at 300 South College. All are welcome to attend.
Italy ISD Tax Rollback passes
In a decisive vote, the residents of Italy’s Independent School District voted 259-62 in favor of the 13 cent tax increase. To read what this will mean for Italy ISD and its residents see Italy ISD Tax Rollback Election — Why are we voting for 13 cents? or the article Tax Rate Election nears; early voting starts Sept. 24 for a review of the election information.
Stiles leads meeting for community leaders
The Italy City Council, the School Board of Trustees, Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Italy Fire District held a joint meeting Monday evening, Oct. 6. Mark Stiles, president of the EDC, said all the entities in the community needed to work together to better the community. He said the city and school were lucky to have those on the council and school board. “You are doing a job nobody else wanted,” he pointed out.
Parent nominations for gifted and talented students
Italy ISD offers services to gifted and talented students in a variety of formats. If you student is not currently identified as gifted and talented, and you believe that your child shows these tendencies, then you may nominate him/her for the screening process which is divided into three elements: standardized test of mental ability, teacher judgment based on observation and characteristics, and standardized achievement test scores (if available).
Agenda: EDC will meet with Italy ISD
Monday, October 6, Italy’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will be meeting with Italy’s Independent School District board. An EDC presentation will be given by Mark Stiles, followed by a question and answer period for all attendees. This portion of the joint meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the Italy Municipal Building at 101 Main Street. All are welcome to attend.
Agenda: Italy ISD board to meet with Italy EDC
Monday, October 6 the board of Italy ISD will conduct a joint meeting with Italy’s Economic Development Corporation. The specially called meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the council chambers of the Italy Municipal Building at 101 Main Street. All are welcome to attend.
School recognizes Employee of the Month
Larry Mayberry was named the Italy School District’s first Employee of the Month at the monthly school board meeting held Monday, Sept. 22.
Italy ISD has a new website and a new Technology Director
With the hiring of the new technology director, Kevin Witte, Italy ISD boasts a new website. If you take a quick peek, you might think it’s kind of fancy and easily readable. "We are now using a Content Management System which allows us to easily input and control a variety of information and school news by multiple authors, managers and publishers.
Agenda: Italy ISD called meeting addresses surplus property
Monday, September 22, the Italy ISD board will hold a called meeting. A public forum will be followed by administrative and financial reports. Two surplus vehicles will be discussed and insurance through the TASB will be up for approval. The last item of business on the agenda is personnel considerations. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. in High School Band Hall at 300 South College Street. All are welcome to attend.
Agenda: An appointment and training for Italy ISD
Tonight, the Italy ISD will hold a called meeting. The board plans to appoint an Alternate Early Voting Clerk. Then the board will receive leadership training with Dr. Bobby Parker. Meeting begins at 5 p.m. in the Italy Administration Building, 300 South College. All are welcome to attend.
School district calls tax rate election
The Italy School Board of Trustees is asking voters in the district to vote on a $0.13 tax rate increase. This increase will add an additional $481,500 to the budget for the 2008/2009 school year and each year thereafter until the State Legislature changes current law. The board, however, cannot raise the tax rate without the approval of voters.