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'Holiday Helping Hands' |
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Our Holiday Helping Hands  video features photos of several Plano ISD students, faculty and staff members across the school district who have conducted food, clothing and gift drives this holiday season in order to brighten the lives of fellow North Texans in need. Their generosity and helping hands will bring cheer to more than 55 families, including more than 170 children. |
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Class of 2011 Grads' Post-Secondary Readiness / Learning Experiences Far Exceed State & National Averages |
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Plano ISD's Class of 2011 graduates' scores on college entrance exams far exceeded state and national averages. The performance of students gives them a competitive edge for college admission and success. Read 2011 results for testing, Advanced Placement, IB Diplomas and Collin College Dual Enrollment.  |
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Schools Awarded for Student Achievement by ACT, NCEA, TBEC |
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Several school principals accepted awards on behalf of their students and staff members at the December 13 meeting of the Plano ISD Board of Trustees for earning recognition at the state and national levels for student achievement and college readiness. |
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More Student Achievements |
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National Student Council Award (+video)
National Merit Honor Students
UIL HS One-Act Play Winners
Youth Art Month Finalists |
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| School Board Update |
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December 13 Meeting ~ Trustees held their regular meeting this week, taking action on the items listed below. View the agenda on BoardBook. Meeting videos are posted on PISDTV .
2011 Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest finalists Lena Khanolkar, Hendrick MS; Nikki Shah, PWSH; Abby Christian, Hickey E.S.; and the contest winner Tiffany Mi, Jasper HS.
- Recognitions - Holiday Art Contest Finalists,
TBEC Honor Roll Schools, NCEA Higher Performing Schools & Texas ACT Council College Readiness Awards
- Consent Agenda - Trustees approved several routine business items, like bids/purchasing/construction, budget items, advisory committee appointments and more.
- Bond Issuance - The board adopted the parameters order authorizing the issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012.
- Budget Report - Richard Matkin, associate superintendent for business services, presented a budget report, which included enrollment, weighted average daily attendance, current year (2011-12) budget estimates and pro forma budget (2012-13).
- Policies - Trustees adopted several policies related to board elections, board officers, grading/progress reports, wellness and health services, TASB localized policy manual update and other policy revisions.
Trustees' next meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on January 17 at the Plano ISD Administration Center.
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