By Rachel Hawkins, NDG Staff Writer
Several educators were honored during the Irving school board meeting on Jan. 22. These recognitions included Kendrick Taylor, special education teacher at Nimitz High School named Teacher of the Month. Brenda Anderson, Buyer in the Purchasing department, was named Employee of the Month. Also, Armando Robles Del Rio, nominated by Hanes Elementary School, received Guest Educator of the Month.
To celebrate Irving school board appreciation month, Irving Independent School District (ISD) students and teachers spoke before the board and extended thanks to the school board members. The theme for this year’s Irving school board appreciation month is “Planting Seeds of Success.”
“More than 33,000 students depend on the school to help them prepare for the future,” Tierney Tinnin, Executive Director of Communications of Irving Independent School District stated. “Our board of trustees plays a vital role in ensuring that our schools are available, qualified teachers are in place, the building is safe, and resources are provided.”
To show their appreciation, teachers, and students from several schools either made or purchased small tokens of appreciation. The special gifts composed of a navy polo shirt, a hand-crafted tree, a succulent and a framed photo. In the end, the Elliott Elementary School bell ringers performed “God Bless America” for the board and gathered guests.
During the meeting, an announcement was shared with the final results of their 2018-2019 Payroll Deduction Campaign Donations to Irving Schools Foundation. Last year, the school district raised $313,864. In 2018, they planned and succeeded in their goal by raising more than $350,000. The leaders were pleased to report participation rose from 71 percent from last year to 75 percent for this year.
All of this money will go towards the Irving schools for scholarships and grants for their students.
