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Board Approves Tentative Calendar
for General Election and Special
Election
The Board of Trustees unanimously
approved the tentative calendar for
the May 9, 2009 General Election to
fill Single Member District 5 & 7
and the Special Election to fill the
unexpired term for Single Member
District 1.
The general election is for the
purpose of electing trustees to fill
Single Member District 5 and 7 for a
term of three years and the special
election is to fill the unexpired
term for Single Member District 1.
Single Member District 5 is
currently held by Brad Spradlin and
Single Member District 7 is
currently held by Ron Vickery.
Single Member District 1 was held by
Gene Shull until he resigned
effective December 30, 2008. On
January 12, 2009, the board
appointed Eleno Licea to fill the
seat until the next trustee
election. Single Member District 1
is being placed on the May 9, 2009
ballot to fill the unexpired term
which expires in May 2010.
Tentative Calendar GENERAL ELECTION
- Single Member District 5 & 7
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009 January 22 -
Regular Meeting, Order for Trustee
Election, May 9, 2009, included on
agenda
February 9 - First day offices will
be open to begin accepting
applications from candidates to file
for a place on the ballot. Place to
file: Monday through Friday,
February 9th to March 6th 8:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. and March 9th 2:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. at the Office of
Secretary of Board of Trustees,
Administration Building, 1319 New
Sunnybrook, Tyler. Before any
contribution can be accepted or any
expenditure can be made, every
candidate must designate a campaign
treasurer by a written appointment
filed with the Secretary of the
Board of Trustees. A candidate may
designate him/herself as campaign
treasurer.
March 9 - Last day for candidates to
file for place on ballot. Time
deadline:2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place to file: Office of Secretary
of Board of Trustees, 1319 New
Sunnybrook, Tyler.
March 17 - Date of drawing by
candidates for name position on
ballot. Place and Time:
Administration Building at 10:00
a.m., Office of Secretary of Board
of Trustees
April 27 - Early voting by personal
appearance begins. Place and Time:
200 East Ferguson Street, from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each weekday, in
accordance with the provisions of
the Texas Election Laws.
May 5 - Last day to vote early by
personal appearance from 7:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m.
May 9 - DAY OF ELECTION. (Election
returns will be tabulated at the
Smith County Courthouse beginning at
7:00 p.m.)
TBA - Canvass of Election Returns -
(Location and Time to be announced)
Each local canvassing authority
shall convene to conduct the local
canvass no earlier than May 12th or
later than May 20th.
Tentative Calendar SPECIAL ELECTION
- Single Member District 1 SATURDAY,
MAY 9, 2009 January 22 - Regular
Meeting, Order for Trustee Election,
May 9, 2009, included on Agenda
February 9 - First day offices will
be open to begin accepting
applications from candidates to file
for a place on the ballot. Place to
file: Monday through Friday,
February 9th to March 2nd 8:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. and March 3rd 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. at the Office of
Secretary of Board of Trustees,
Administration Building, 1319 New
Sunnybrook, Tyler. Before any
contribution can be accepted or any
expenditure can be made, every
candidate must designate a campaign
treasurer by a written appointment
filed with the Secretary of the
Board of Trustees. A candidate may
designate him/herself as campaign
treasurer.
March 3 - Last day for candidates to
file for place on ballot. Time
deadline: 5:00 p.m. Place to file:
Office of Secretary of Board of
Trustees, 1319 New Sunnybrook,
Tyler.
March 17 - Date of drawing by
candidates for name position on
ballot. Place and Time:
Administration Building at 10:00
a.m., Office of Secretary of Board
of Trustees
April 27 - Early voting by personal
appearance begins. Place and Time:
200 East Ferguson Street, from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each weekday, in
accordance with the provisions of
the Texas Election Laws.
May 5 - Last day to vote early by
personal appearance from 7:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m.
MAY 9 - DAY OF ELECTION. (Election
returns will be tabulated at the
Smith County Courthouse beginning at
7:00 p.m.)
TBA - Canvass of Election Returns -
(Location and Time to be announced)
Each local canvassing authority
shall convene to conduct the local
canvass no earlier than May 12th or
later than May 20th.
Board Authorizes Superintendent to
enter into a Contractual Agreement
with the Camp Tyler Foundation to
provide the Outdoor Education
Services at the Camp Tyler Facility
The Board of Trustees unanimously
authorized the Superintendent to
enter into a contractual agreement
with the Camp Tyler Foundation to
provide the Outdoor Education
Services at the Camp Tyler Facility.
For 60 years, Tyler ISD has operated
the Outdoor Education Program that
is currently owned by the Camp Tyler
Foundation. The Camp Tyler
Foundation will take over the
operation of the camp and charge
Tyler ISD a per student fee of
$175.00 to provide the program. Camp
Tyler Foundation has pledged to work
closely with Tyler ISD to ensure
continued quality in our Outdoor
Education Program.
Facilities Department Provides
Update on School Construction
Projects
Director of Facilities, Tim Loper,
provided the Board of Trustees an
update on the progress of the school
construction projects.
Clarkston Elementary School
Construction fencing is in place, as
well as the silt fence. The main
construction entrance has been
installed. All of the playground
equipment has been removed and
stored. The crosstie retaining walls
have been removed. The Construction
Office trailer is on site.
Griffin Elementary School
Architectural plans were 100 %
complete excluding civil and
structural drawings. Currently,
civil and structural engineers have
been put on hold until further
notice.
Orr Elementary School The
Office Construction Trailer has been
located on site. Playground
equipment is in the process of being
moved. Our goal for dirt work to
begin is February 23rd contingent
upon the return of permits by the
City. Construction fencing around
the campus perimeter has been
installed.
Woods Elementary School The
Office Construction Trailer is not
on site - awaiting foundational dirt
work. Playground equipment has been
moved. Our goal for dirt work to
begin is February 23rd contingent
upon the return of permits by the
City. Construction fencing around
the campus perimeter has been
installed. Denson Construction has
requested of the City that a section
of Hudnall street be closed during
the construction process. The
decision from the City is pending,
yet expected shortly. The dirt work
is expected to begin February 23rd
conditional upon the City permit.
Jones/Boshears Campus Denson
Construction received civil plans on
this project today. They will begin
distribution of these documents and
take proposals for dirt work,
utilities and segmented retaining
walls on March 10th. Plan and
specification reviews are currently
being conducted. Civil documents
have been reviewed. Construction is
scheduled to begin March 23rd.
This project is unique - different
from typical Tyler ISD elementary
schools. Tyler ISD standards are
being utilized for the most part in
the architectural design; however,
items such as the therapy spa, added
restrooms, the horse arena, lift
system, etc. are not typical.
Building packages will be issued for
bids March 5th with receipt of bids
April 6th for board approval April
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