Needs

The following needs were presented at the January 20, 2011 meeting. This is a very long list. Some items the presenters felt were necessities, while others were just a wish list. Please consider the needs that fall within your group's focus.


 * ** Facilities ** ||  ** Technology **  ||  ** Culture **  ||
 * D. Shew || P. Kelley || J. Smith ||
 * J. McKee || G. Brown || B. Strolberg ||
 * L. McCommas || S. Cole || M.J Havard ||
 * L. Howard || C.House || S. Hare ||
 * || D. Hare || L. Gulledge ||
 * || C. Woodward || E. Lumus ||
 * ||  || M. Chapman ||
 * ** Curriculum ** ||  ** Personnel / Programs **  ||   ||
 * J. Scott || T. Glaze ||  ||
 * J. Bruce || R. Mills ||  ||
 * J. DeLaGarza || C. Gilbert ||  ||
 * H. Gore || D. McCreight ||  ||
 * P. Broussard ||  ||   ||
 * P. Broussard ||  ||   ||

** Needs ** **__GENERAL ISD NEEDS__** – Mr. Shew · Intermediate school playground equipment · Primary school playground equipment · Student furniture · Resurface ISD roads · Resurface bus yards · Electrical upgrades at primary · Tile in classrooms at TPS & TMS · Air-conditioner at Primary · New classrooms at THS · Replace old gaslines at TPS · Auditorium seating · Auditorium curtains · Fence intermediate playground · Fence bus yard · Replace sewer lines at TMS · Food Service needs

**__TECHNOLOGY__** - Mrs. Kelley
 * 1) At two more T-1 lines.
 * 2) Networked copiers on every campus. If not, then one heavy duty printer per grade level/department
 * 3) Replace all teacher workstations and move theirs to labs.
 * 4) Add at least one more lab to each campus.
 * 5) New servers.
 * 6) Wireless tablets for each teacher on 2 campuses
 * 7) Add document cameras to every campus.
 * 8) Netbooks that can be checked out.
 * 9) Additional electrical power on every campus, additional electrical outlets in most rooms
 * 10) Wireless Access Points – encrypted
 * 11) Additional PEIMS person, especially at IS
 * 12) Office 2010 on all computers

**__TRANSPORTATION__** –Mrs. Yancey · Routing Software Digital Cameras for the buses New Fencing for Bus Yard Paved Parking in Bus Yard

**__PRIMARY __** – Mrs. Strolberg: · New Carpet · Cafeteria Tables Replace Black/Chalk Boards with the White boards · Technology · Inclusion Support/Personnel · Playground equipment

**__READING__** – Mrs. Scott  · ` Maintain interventionists and paras for RTI model at primary & intermediate **__INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL __**

**__MIDDLE SCHOOL __**

**__HIGH SCHOOL__** - Mr. Hair · 3 copiers · Upgrade PA & phones · Security camera system, outside/parking lot · Technology – more bandwidth, software & hardware for Tech Apps · Credit Recovery – more licenses and possibly hardware · Video/computer capabilities – ability to show videos using PC viewers while using desktop · Library o Computers with higher speed processors, Windows 7, and Office 2010 professional suite o Dedicated wireless network access point & permission/capability for students to access the wireless network with their own devices for assignment purposes o Sr. students access to personal e-mail accounts on campus for college planning o 5-10 ebook readers for circulation to students/teachers o Smartboard whiteboard technology for circulation to departments o Possible individualized student computer accounts where unique users log in each time o Networked copier/printer with student/teacher access o Print monitoring software o Permission for students to get saved presentations, papers, etc from home to school and back, via flash drives o Continued funding to purchased library books & media o Continued funding to support author visits in future. o Continued funding for library automation system subscription & support o In event of no state-funded magazine, journal and reference database, for local funding to pick up subscription cost o Student-led tutoring center in library & funds or incentives to get quality students to staff it. **__SCIENCE__** – Mrs. Woodward Equipment? – microscopes, dissecting kits, chemical reagents, models, petri dishes, etc.? <span style="background: white; color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Do they need any specialized equipment or supplies that would help them in the classroom? <span style="background: white; color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt;">Are their classroom spaces adequate for teaching what they need to teach? What about experimental space? Storage? Infrastructure needs (apparently free electric circuits are in short supply)? <span style="background: white; color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt;">Do they need funding for field trips? Funding or materials for experiments? Funding or materials for teaching aids in the classroom? Funding or materials related to technology? **__ CAREER & TECHNOLOGY __** __ AG __ 1. Multi-purpose covered facility- 80’x100’ engineered clear- span steel trusses. Upon completion of the covered portion, a facility of this caliber would account for vast and innumerable uses. First of all, incorporating into the instruction of our Ag Mechanics Curriculum, students would get first hand experience in metal framing and fabricating, stud frame wall construction, concrete and masonry, plumbing, electricity, and the overall construction process. Upon the completion of construction, uses to follow would include: using the facility for temporary housing of animals for incorporating instruction into the animal science/veterinary classes, extra storage and secure facilities for housing the school trailer, show supplies and show equipment. Community benefits would include facility for Tarkington FFA and Tarkington FFA Alumni chapters to hold fund raising and co-curricular events, such as Prospect Livestock Shows, a school practice show, pig sales, etc. Facility would also be available for other groups/organizations to use in the event of inclement weather. Estimated cost- site elevations, building and erection…………..$ 60,000.00 2. “Scotchman” brand turret type multi-purpose metal working station- combination punch, shear, brake, and bender. This tool would expose Ag Mechanics students to multiple metal working processes currently used in industry today. Would incorporate mathematical, procedural, and problem solving skills into instruction. Estimated cost- delivery and set-up……………………………..$ 11,000.00 3. “Plasma- cam” plasma cutter. Used in Ag Mechanics to cut any custom shape or design. Would regularly incorporate mathematical, computer, and problem solving skills into instruction. Estimated Cost- delivery and set-up…………………………….$ 8500.00

BUSINESS DEPT · Curriculum & resources for new CTE courses

<span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Technology, such as white board <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Updated resources to keep current on business trends & business world <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Ability to use You Tube <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Additional technology, which is covered in TEKS, such as cell phones **__FINE ARTS__** – Mrs. Mills

<span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Art <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Increase in funds for supplies <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § HS – currently $9.28 @ student; need $25 @; want $35 <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § MS- $11.85; $15; $20 <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § IS- $2; $3, $5 <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § PS- $1.20; $3; $5 <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Technology <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § Newer with software for Photoshop, drawing tablets, mounted projector & screen <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o 3D – funds to purchase clay & glazes, throwing wheels, pug mill <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Additional full-time Art teacher @ HS <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Folding display boards for all campuses <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Advanced supplies: <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § Table top easels, acrylics, paint brushes, water soluble oils, canvases, supplies for 3D projects <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § Additional classroom space for integrating traditional creative classes with technology-based <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § Class size limited to 20 <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § MS – prepare additional room as an art room with sinks & storage <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Theater Arts <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Auditorium lights focused <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Fire extinguishers in auditorium <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Safe storage for props, tools, costumes, unit set <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Auditorium curtains repaired/replaced <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Large work/rehearsal space at HS <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Sinks with paint trap and warm water <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Band <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Practice room complex with Wenger soundproof rooms <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o More storage

**__Tarkington Athletic Department__** – Coach Carpenter <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo10; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** High School Field House ** – A new field house would not only be a significant upgrade to our current facility, but also provide solutions in the following areas: <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo10; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Track & Field Arena ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo10; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Auxiliary Gymnasium **
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> O ur current facility does not meet the enrichment needs of our student-athletes in many critical areas.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> Within the next three years our numbers will exceed what our current field house will be able to accommodate.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> Middle school field house is in significant need of repair. Middle school student-athletes would be promoted to the current field house as an upgrade to their current building.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> The current middle school building could be used as a much needed athletic storage building for equipment of all sports.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> Housing a weight room inside the new field house would allow for our current weight room to be used as an indoor batting & pitching facility for our baseball & softball programs.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> Generate a positive revitalization to our athletic programs.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> Our district is currently unable to host track meets due to the safety conditions and size limitations of our current track.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> The track is a multi-use facility, used by community members as well as our athletic programs.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> A new track would be an excellent tool to help promote our boys’ & girls’ track programs at the high school & middle school.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> Would provide a work space for our physical education classes independent of our competition gym.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> Provides flexibility in hosting school functions, athletic events, and other usage needs.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> Allows for more classes and events to occur at the same time preventing scheduling conflicts.

<span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo10; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Concrete Side-walks at A.L. Nelson Stadium and Ron Shirley Field / Concession & Restroom Upgrade ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo10; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Work Utility Vehicle for Athletic Department ** – “Gator”, golf cart, or similar
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> This facility upgrade would provide a safer environment for spectator movement at games, graduations, & community events.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> Along with the current field improvements that are taking place, this could possibly present the opportunity to host playoff games helping to generate funds for the district.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> Present a “polished” look for a facility that represents our school district to visitors that attend functions at TISD.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> Would allow for transportation of sports apparatus’ to different fields vastly expediting our ability to work efficiently and to maximum working abilities in more than one area.
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> Provides a quick mode of transportation for moving student-athlete hydration units
 * <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo10; text-align: justify;"> our training staff to facilitate operations in more than one area more quickly than vehicle travel.

__**COMMITTEE INPUT ON NEEDS**__
 * Meeting non-athletic students physical education needs; i.e., teaching healthy living, good health habits
 * Presenting classes for parents with students with problems like diabetes, etc.
 * Choir at the HS and more electives at HS
 * Question: How do we move forward without budget considerations?
 * Question: How do we prioritize?
 * Better preparation in science for college
 * More critical thinking / projects to prepare for STEM careers
 * Career planning assessment other the ASVAB (8th graders do take Kuder Assessment, which meets this need, but students change minds in high school.)
 * Transportation needs: pave bus area because of dust going into engines, more wear & tear on buses, more maintenance
 * Change TISD culture: stop doing "more with less" / find funding to do "more with more" / know where we are going with technology
 * Expose students to wide variety of careers
 * Use local resources, grants, PTO, to help with funding and to help in classes / Parent/Volunteer committee to heip in utilizing resources
 * Local people and businesses to provide labor/supplies
 * Grant-writing traininig
 * Online, hybrid courses
 * Increase complexity and depth of learning in order to prepare for the STAAR tests and for college readiness

= Facilities: =
 * Members: Dennis Shew, Lori Howard, Lee Ann McComas**

** 1. Safety **

 * Students / Teachers **
 * Fence Playground: TIS
 * Concrete Sidewalk: THS Stadium
 * Fire Extinguishers: Auditorium: TMS
 * Protecting Capital **
 * Fence Bus Yard

** 2. Students **

 * Educational **
 * Auditorium Curtains: TMS
 * Electrical Breakers: Most Schools
 * New Classrooms at THS
 * Environmental **
 * New A/C: TPS
 * Gas Lines Replaced: Required with New A/C
 * Student Furniture: All Schools
 * Cafeteria Tables: TPS

3. Transportation / Roads

 * Purchase 2 Buses within Plan
 * Resurface Roads within Plan
 * Resurface Bus Yard within Plan

4. Food Service

 * Upgrade / Maintain Equipment

5. Important

 * Tile in Classrooms: TPS, TMS
 * Auditorium Seating: TMS
 * Replace Sewer Line: TMS
 * Multi-Purpose Covered Facility: Ag: Contribute $5000.00 min