CREW: Department of Education: Ignite!: Katy Independent School District Response

Kris Taylor, APR
Director of Communications
July 30, 2007
Mr. Daniel C. Roth

Counsel
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
1400 "Eye" Street, N. W., Suite 450
Washington, D.C. 20005
Re: Public Information Request 070740013

Your letter of July 11, 2007
Dear Mr. Roth;
Enclosed as you requested are responsive documents regarding Ignite! Learning and Curriculum
on Wheels. I omitted those documents that were pre-printed sales brochures, as well as easily
identifiable exact duplicates.
Unfortunately, I am unable to waive the charges for providing this information. While it is the
policy of Katy Independent School District to promptly respond to all requests for information,
it is also our policy to recoup expenses wherever possible in order to limit the tax dollars spent
on items other than the education of the children of the district. Therefore, enclosed is our
invoice for charges allowed under the Texas Public Information Act.
If I can assist you further, please let me know.
Sincerely,
D]~~
Christina Crockett
Public Records Manager
Communications Department
Katy Independent School District
281-396-2298
christinacrockett@katyisd.org
encl.
Katy Independent School District. Department of Communications • 6301 South Stadium Lane. PO Box 159. Katy, Texas 77492-0159
Phone: 281-396-2308. Fax: 281-644-1800. kristaylor@katyisd.org
TO: Mr. Daniel C. Roth

Counsel
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
1400 "Eye" Street, N. W., Suite 450
Washington, D.C. 20005
FROM: Christina Crockett, Public Records Manager
SUBJECT: PIA 070740013
DATE: July 30, 2007
000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
The fee for preparation of the referenced materials is:

Standard size paper copies: 157 @ $.10/page $15.70
Postage 6.55
Total $22.25
Please make a check payable to the KISD Communications Department for this
amount.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Very truly yours,
Christina Crockett
Public Records l'vlanager
281-396-2298
Please remit to: Katy Independent School District

Communications Dept.
P. O. Box 159
Katy, TX 77494
VDR_PAY_PO KATY I.S.D. Page 1
Vendor Payment Listing w/PO - Run On 07/17/2007
CHECKS FROM: 09/01/1999 TO: 07/17/2007
PYMT DATE CHECK # DESCRIPTION AMOUNT PAID 1099 AMOUNT CLRD VOID DATE PO_NUM
144834 IGNITE LEARNING 4030 W BRAKER LN, AUSTIN TX 78759
06/30/2006 452748 PURPLE COWS 11,400.00 0.00 7 331005

07/21/2006 453913 SCIENCE/SOCIAL COWS 190,530.00 0.00 7 331109
03/09/2007 475885 SUPERCOW 1,900.00 0.00 3 350482
06/29/2007 486653 SOFTWARE LICENSE 60,000.00 0.00 o 359634
Vendor Totals: 263,830.00 0.00
Grand'Totals: 263,830.00 0.00

VilR_PAY KATY I.S.D. Page 1
Vendor Payment Listing - Run On 07/17/2007
CHECKS FROM: oldest TO, most recent
PYMT DATE CHECK It DESCRIPTION AMOUNT PAID 1099 AMOUNT CLRD .VOID DATE
144834 IGNITE LEARNING 4030 W BRAKER LN, AUSTIN TX 78759
06/30/2006 452748 PURPLE COWS 11,400.00 0.00 7

07/21/2006 453913 SCIENCE/SOCIAL COWS 190,530.00 0.00 7
03/09/2007 475885 SUPERCOW 1,900.00 0.00 3
06/29/2007 486653 SOFTWAAE LICENSE 60,000.00 0.00 o
Vendor Totals: 263,830.00 0.00
Vendor Totals (excluding voided payments) : 263,830.00 0.00
Grand Totals: 263,830.00 0.00

Grand Totals (excluding voided payments): 263,830.00 0.00
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PURCHASE -·ORDER IMPORTANT: THIS NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL
INVOICES. SHIPPING PAPERS. PACKAGES AND
SEND INVOICE TO: CORRESPONDENCE.
KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
ATTN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLEr--~'-'--"" p.O. # 331005
P.O. BOX 159 /' FY: 06, I
KATY, TEXAS 77492-0159,. ~rAX TRAN~M1Tl~_-

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UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ALL ORDERS MUST BE 'INSIDE DELIVERY' AND

SHIPPED TO THE 'DELIVER TO' ADDRESS ON THE PURCHASE ORDER. ALL
'UNAUTHORIZED' SHIPMENTS TO OUR WAREHOUSE FACILITY AND ALL 'TAILGATE'
DELIVERIES WILL BE REFUSED.
PLEASE FAX P.O. TO 281-492-7249
ATTN: AMANDA PHILLIPS
ATTACHHENT-PROPSAL/SOLE SOURCE
SPECIAL REQUEST #2346-B4069
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PLEASE DELIVER TO HORTON RANCH
JUNIOR HIGH/2498 N. MASON ROAD
281-237-7400/ROBIN HUMPHREY
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MONTHS SUMMER SUBSCRIPTIONS FREE
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AS PER KATY ISO STANDARD TERMS / CONDITIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. SEE katyisd.org/services/purchasing
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IMPORTANT VENDOR NOTE: UNLESS SPECIFIED IN BIDTERMS & CONDITIONS, ITEMS Katy ISO is a political subdivision of the State of Texas and is therefore exempt fror
NOT RECEIVED IN ORIGINAL SHIPMENT ARE AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED. State Sales Tax under Chapter 20, Title 122 A, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, (Artiel
1. SEND ALL INVOICES IN DUPLICATE TO THE ATIENTION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE. 20.04 (F) (4).
2. SHIPPING CHARGES, IF ANY, MUST BE PREPAID AND CHARGED TO THE INVOICE.
3. NO C.OD. SHIPMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. TAX EXEMPT NO.
4.IF DEliVERY OATES ARE NOT MET. ORDER SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION. 1·74-6001484-2
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PURCHASE ORDER IMPORTANT: THIS NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL
INVOICES, SHIPPING PAPERS, PACKAGES AND
ATrN: ACCOUI\JTS PAYABLE
FY: 06 P.O. # 331005
P.O. BOX 159
KATY, TEXAS 77492-0159
VENDOR REQUISITION NO.
PHONE 281-396-2331 FAX 281-396-6073
www.katyisd.org NO. 144834
ORDERO5/3 0/0 6 388150
No price change may be implemented without approval of the DATE
Requisitioner at the phone number listed below.
VENDOR:
IGNITE LEARNING ~~~RUCTION AND ADMINISTRATI

4030 W BRAKER LH fi::::-.....-~__j 1 S STADIUM ttl
77494
DISCOUNT:
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CONFIRM:
AS PER KATY ISO STANDARD TERMS I CONDITIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. SEE katyisd.org/services/purchasing
[~~1EtQ,8~§~i~t1P,i~$,~~g~~9,~£~Bi
PAT HOLLENSBE Regina Stephenson
MPORTANT VENDOR NOTE: UNLESS SPECIFIED IN BID TERMS & CONDITIONS, ITEMS Katy ISO is a political subdivision of the State ofTexas and is therefore exempt from
~OTRECEIVED IN ORIGINAL SHIPMENT ARE AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED. State Sales Tax under Chapter 20, Title 122 A, Revised Civil Statutes ofTexas, (Article
1. SEND ALL INVOICES IN DUPLICATE TO THE ATTENTION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE. 20.04 (F) (4).
3. NO C.O.D. SHIPMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. TAX EXEMPT NO.
4. IF DELIVERY DATES ARE NOT MET, ORDER SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION. 1-74-6001484-2
Ignite! Learning Proposal
Ignite! Science C.O.W. Ignite! Social Studies C.O.W.
• Earth and Space Science • World Cultures and Geography
~ Life Science • World History
• Physical Science • Texas History
• General Science . ..• .Early American History
• Reality Inc. • Spanish Early American History
• Basic C.O.W. Orientation • Basic C.O.W. Orientation
• Curriculum Guides and Lesson ., , Curriculum Guides and Lesson
Plans Plans '
• C.O.W. Delivery System • C.O.W. Delivery System
• C.O.W. Maintenance Plan • C.O.W. Maintenance Plan
Annual Subscription Pricing Annual Subscription Pricing
Year 1: $3,800 Year 1: $3,500

Subsequent Years: $1 ,Q.oO Subsequent Years: $1,000
Quantity Discounts Quantity Discounts
1- 5 $3,800 1- 5 $3,500
6-20 $3,610 5% 6-20 $3,325 5%
21-49 $3,420 10% 21-49 $3,150 10%'
50+ $3,306 13% 50+ $3,045 13%
No discounts for subsequent year subscriptions No discounts for subsequent year subscriptions
Product Quantity Price Per Unit Subtotal Total

Science 3 $3,800 $11,400
Social Studies.
Annual
$11,400
Subscription
Please remit P.O. to:
Ignite! Learning
4030 West Braker Lane; Suite 175 RECEIVED
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Austin, Texas 78759
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FAX 281.492.7249
Contact: Amanda Phillips, 713.454.3727 MAY 3 0 2006
** Proposal expires May 31,2006 ** ICATY 1.8.D.
PURCHASINGDEpt
SOLESOlmCEPROVIDER
. Ignite! Inc. is the sole owner of its Early American History, Texas History, World
Cultures, World History, Science and Reality Inc. content
Furthermore, Ignite! Inc. has not executed any agreement which grants a license to any
other party for the distribution of its Early American History, Texas History, World
Cultures, World History, Science and Reality Inc. in the state of Texas.
Therefore; please accept this letter as verification that Ignite! Inc. is the only authorized
sole source for the Early American History, Texas History, World Cultures, World
History, Science and Reality Inc. courseware.
If you have any questions about this sole source statement, please feel free to call me at
713-454-3727.
Best Regards,
Amanda Phillips
Ignite! Inc.
.
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SEND INVOICE TO: INVOICES, SHIPPING PAPERS, PACKAGES AND
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UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ALL ORDERS MUST BE 'INSIDE DELIVERY' AND

SHIPPED TO THE 'DELIVER TO' ADDRESS ON THE PURCHASE ORDER. ALL
'UNAUTHORIZED' SHIPMENTS TO OUR WAREHOUSE FACILITY AND ALL 'TAILGATE'
DELIVERIES WILL BE REFUSED.
*gUANITITY DISCOUNT FOR 50+ COWS
By'AMANDA PHILLIPS
*** PRICING EXPIRES 5/31/06 *****
FAX TO 281-492-7249
ATTENTION AMANDA PHILLIPS
*********************************
PLEASE SEND REMAINING PO COPIES
TO KIMBERLYIGRANT FINANCE
1 30-EA 30 SOCIAL STUDIES C.O.W (2088) 3 /045.00 91,350.0C

2 30-EA 30 SCIENCE C.O.W.S (2088) 3 / 30 6 . 00 99;180.0C
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5HIRLEY STEFFENS SUSAN WHITE, COMP ED Regina Stephenson
MPORTANT VENDOR NOTE: UNLESS SPECIFIED IN BID TERMS & CONDITIONS, ITEMS Katy ISD is a political subdivision of the State ofTexas and is therefore exempt from
lOT RECEIVED IN ORIGINAL SHIPMENT ARE AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED. State Sales Tax under Chapter 20, Title 122 A, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, (Article
1. SEND ALL INVOICES IN DUPLICATETOTHE ATTENTION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, 20.04 (F) (4). .
2, SHIPPING CHARGES, IF ANY, MUST BE PREPAID AND CHARGED TO THE INVOICE.
3, NO C.O,D. SHIPMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. TAX EXEMPT NO.
4.IF DELIVERY DATES ARE NOT MET, ORDER SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION, 1·74·6001484·2
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Dear GlilrTY.
IgnIte! I pJ;lrnjng, Inc. is the sole owner of it'lll cU{fI~ulum On Wheels (COW) and all Gopyrightad
content and matsnat, patentable dB3lgns and prOC8SB6S, trademarks. and aU intellectual property
used III the courseware boing provided by Igni\t;:! Le;;irning.
Furthermor~, Ignitel Learning, tnc, ha31"1ot executec any agreemerlt which grants a licen:S6 to ::Iny
ether PcmYfor the distrIbution of content or 9lJrriculum. Therefore, please accept thi::s letter as
verification that 19n!tel 1110. is the only l'luthot1zed sols source for the CUlricl,IJ~m On Wheels, or
Cow courseware.
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Proposal prepared exclusively for Katy Independent School District

By Amanda Phillips, Account Manager
» World Cultures, Geography and World History

~ Texas History, Cultures 'and Geography
.);> Early American History (plus Spanish version)
>- Curriculum Guides and Lesson Plans
);;- Basic C.O-.W. and Curriculum Orientation
).:> C.O.W. Delivery System
}> C.O.W. Maintenance Plan
» 1 year's subscrtption
Year 1: $3,500
Subsequent Years: $1,000
The Science C.O.W. includes:
);;> Barth and Space Science

». Life Science
)- Physical Science
;... Reality Inc.
}- Basic C.O.W. and Curriculum Orientation
~ Curriculum Guides and Lesson Plans
p' C.O.W. Delivery System
>- C.O.W. Maintenance Plan
>- 1 year's subscription
Year 1: $3,800
Quantity Discount for 50+ C.O.W.s 13%
30 Social Studies C.O.W.s @ $3,045 each $91,350

30 Science C.t? W .§lill...$.=3=3:....:;O'-"6c...:e:..=a=c.h: .;:. $99,180
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Ignite, Inc,
4030 W. Braker Lane; Suito i75
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FAX281-492-7249
Phone 713-454-3727 .
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SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER
Ignite! Inc. is the sole owner of its Early American History, Texas Hisf01:V. World
Cultures, World History, Science and Reality Inc. content. .
other party for the distribution of its Early American History, Texas History, World
Cultures, World History. Science and Reality Inc. in the state of Texas.
Therefore, please accept this letter as verification that Ignite! Inc. is the only authorized
sole source lor the Early American History. Texas History, World Cultures, World
History. Science and Reality Inc. courseware.
713-454-3727.
Hest Regards,
AmandaPhi11 ips
Ignite! TIle.
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INVOICES, SHIPPING PAPERS, PACKAGES AND
AnN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE P.O. #
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: KATY, TEXAS 77492-0159
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OT RECEIVED IN ORIGINAL SHIPMENT ARE AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED. State Sales Tax under Chapter 20,Title 122 A, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, (Article
1. SEND ALL INVOICES IN DUPLICATE TO THE ATIENTION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE. 20.04 (F) (4).
2. SHIPPING CHARGES, IF ANY, MUST BE PREPAID AND CHARGED TO THE INVOICE. .. . .
3. NO C.O.D. SHIPMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. TAX EXEMPT NO.
4.IF DELIVERY DATES ARE NOT MET, ORDER SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION. ·1~.7 4-6001484-2
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Austin, Texas 78759
FAX 281.492.7249
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To: Board of Trustees
From: Leonard Merrell, Ed. D., Superintendent
Subject: Report of Donated Items for the Katy Independent School

District
Date: December 12,2005
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Items and/or monies are periodically donated to the Katy Independent School
District by various groups and/or individuals. In compliance with Board Policy
CDC (Local), the Superintendent, or his designee, shall evaluate all offers of
gifts to the District. Gifts accepted by the District are reported to the Board
during regularly scheduled meetings. The attached listing of item, donor and
estimated value is submitted for your review. .
Respectfully submitted,
Leonard Merrell, Ed. D.

Superintendent
Donations to the Katy Independent School District
Approved: December 12, 2005
CAMPUSI DESCRIPTION OF DONATION DONOR PIE REPORTED

DEPT VALUE
GE cash donation UNOCAL Foundation $2,000.00

Workplace Giving Program
Princeton, NJ
KE cash donation to purchase Target * $500.00

academic materials Minneapolis, MN
MPE cash donation to the Sunshine Mr. Steven Hines 200.00

Club Katy, TX
WE cash donation ExxonlVlobil Foundation * $500.00

Houston, TX
BD,IH cash donation to the Art Chevron Texaco $72.00

Department Princeton, NJ
CRHS cash donation for the rental fees Sunline Products $100.00
and supplies for the CRHS Katy, TX
Triathlon
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donation for teaching ExxonMobil Foundation * $500.00
materials, supplies and Princeton, NJ
equipment
THS cash donation ExxonMobil Foundation * $500.00

Princeton, NJ
THS cash donation Gail G. Hardy Scholarship $1,000.00

Fund
Houston, TX
THS cash donation Houston Texan Foundation $500.00

Houston, TX
THS cash donation to purchase Taylor High School Athletic $2,580.00

swimming warm-ups Booster Club
Katy, TX
THS cash donation ExxonMobil Foundation * $1,000.00

Princeton, NJ
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CAMPUS~ DESCRIPTION OF DONATION DONOR PIE REPORTED

DEPT VALUE
THS cash donation for WaMoola for Washington Mutual * $321.85

Schools program Eden Valley, MN
THS cash donation to the orchestra BAM. Pest Control, Inc. $100.00
Katy, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra He Dentists, Grand Parkway $100.00

Katy, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra B & B Locksmiths $50.00

Katy, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Hanmaum LLC $200.00

Hempstead, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Miller $300.00
Cypress, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Katy Printers $100.00

Katy, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Ernie Guzman Pontiac, GMC $100.00
Houston, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Provident Engineers, Inc. $200.00

Sugar Land, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Walmart #3226 $100.00

Houston, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Louis D. Anderson, DDS, MS $50.00

Katy,TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Mr. Randall C. Land $200.00

San Antonio, TX
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CAMPUS/ DESCRIPTION OF DONATION DON,OR PIE REPORTED

DEPT VALUE
THS cash donation to the orchestra Katy Fire Department $700.00

Katy, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Mr. & Mrs. Andy Vannatta $200.00
Spring, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Mrs. Sunny Chang $100.00

SugarLand,TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Stop N In $200.00

Houston, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Cinco Ranch Orthodontics LP $50.00

Katy, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Dr. & Mrs. Roy Gillick $100.00
Katy, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Ms. Eileen Rothenberg $100.00

Houston, TX
THS cash donation to the orchestra Mr. & Mrs. Robert Helms $200.00
The Woodlands, TX
Total Cash $12,923.85
Non-Cash Donations
MPE germicidal cabinet for disinfecting Memorial Parkway

goggles/glasses Elementary PTA
Katy, TX
SES HEB giftcards HEB

Houston, TX
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CAMPUS! DESCRIPTION OF DONATION DONOR PIE REPORTED

DEPT VALUE
JWE wooden art display case Williams Elementary School

PTA
Katy, TX
JWE teaching easels for kindergarten Williams Elementary School

PTA
Katy, TX
JWE digital camera Williams Elementary School

PTA
Katy,TX
CRJH lunch for teachers and staff Bolli Brothers Pizza

Katy, TX
MCJH Ignite Learning (Curriculum On Mrs. Barbara Bush

Wheels [COW]) for the science Austin, TX
department
CRHS Nike warm ups, Nike singlets, Nike Inc.

Nike running shorts, Nike speed Beaverton, OR
suits
MRHS vintage cookbooks Mr. Gerry Parker

Houston, TX
THS Marley Floor for dance Pacesetter Booster Club

Houston, TX
Dr. framed historical painting of Katy Ms. Mary Ellen Reeves

Merrell's Katy, TX
Office
Based on estimated values provided by the donors, the total for non-cash $50,853.50
donations is:
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KatyIndependentSchool District
Leonard E. Merrell, Ed.D.

SUPERINTENDENT
December 13, 2005
Mrs. Barbara Bush

4030 W. Braker Lane, Suite 175
Austin; TX 78759
Dear Mrs. Bush:
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, students and staff of the Katy Independent School District, I
would like to express oursincere appreciation for the generous gift you recently donated. Your
donation of ail Ignite Learning Purple COW (Curriculum On Wheels) at Mayde Creek Junior
High School was officially accepted during the Board meeting on December 12.
As you know, community support is a key element in each and every successful school district.
The Katy ISD is extremely fortunate to have patrons such as yourself who not only recognize
the importance of a top-quality education but are willing to go the extra step to ensure our
ability to maintain the high standard.of academic excellence our students so genuinely deserve.
Again, please accept our most heartfelt thanks for your generous donation. It is indeed a
pleasure to have such outstanding community support within the Katy ISD family!
LM/tt
Kary Independent School District

> 6301 South Stadium Lane· PO Box 159 • Katy, Texas 77492-0159
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On Thursday, October 6,2005, a "Purple COW" donated by former first lady Barbara
Bush through the Bush Clinton Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund, was delivered to
Mayde Creek Junior High School. Mayde Creek was selected as a recipient campus
because of their large number of Hlli-TIc3J."J.e Katrina evacuee students and because oftheir
high S.E. S.numbers. The ''Purple COW" is a computer, projector, and speakers housed
in a bright purple case on wheels. COW is short for Curriculum on Wheels. Housed in
the COW are hundreds of short science videos, activities and demonstrations that are
aligned to the Katy ISD Curriculum and will serve all 6th , i h and 8th grade students at
MClli. At this time, MClli has a "naked COW" but will be receiving a purple one in a
few weeks. It is naked, has no purple cover, because ofthe huge demand for the product
and the 2 to 3 month delay in delivery that would have occurred ifwe had waited for the
cover.
With its full suite of science courseware for middle school, the COW offers a
multimedia-rich, online learning environment that provides full coverage of science
curriculum. The courses are carefully designed to support the best practices of middle
school science instruction, taking into account the developmental characteristics of early
adolescence, the great variety of students' learning styles and interests, and teachers'
needs for an effective and engaging instructional tool. Ignite!' s science courses include
Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science.
A new feature that is on MClli's "Purple COW" is Reality Inc. There are 12 incredible
activities in which students take on the role of a detective role and solve science
mysteries. One of my favorites is an investigation on genetics and heredity in which
students try to determine if the cats Cosmo and Calliope could possibly be the parents of
a kitten, Marzipan Squishyface. Students help the owners discover the truth by learning
about genetics and heredity by constructing talking with geneticists and looking at
punnett squares;
Orientation training has been setup at MCJH for Monday, October 24 th • On that day,
teachers will learn about the full intricacies ofthe "Purple COW." At that training, Neil
Bush, son of Barbara Bush, brother to President Bush and owner/CEO of Ignite!
Learning is scheduled to be at that orientation. If you are interested in seeing a
demonstration of the "Purple COW," you can contact Brett Schriewer at the ESC at 281-
237-7056 or at brettschriewer@katyisd.org.
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PURCHASING DEPT.
A Purple COW is donated to MCJH
because of their large number of Hurricane Katrina evacuee students and because of their
high S.E. S. numbers. The "Purple COW" is a computer, projector, and speakers housed
the COW are hundreds of short science videos, activities and demonstrations that are
aligned to the Katy ISD Curriculum and will serve all 6 th , i h and 8th grade students at
MCJH. At this time, MCJH has a "naked COW" but will be receiving a purple one in a
few weeks. It is naked, has no purple cover, because of the huge demand for the product
and the 2 to 3 month delay in delivery that would have occurred if we had waited for the
cover.
needs for an effective and engaging instructional tool. Igniter's science courses include
A new feature that is on MCJH's "Purple COW" is Reality Inc. There are 12 incredible
punnett squares.
Orientation training has been setup at MClli for Monday, October 24 th . On that day,
teachers will learn about the full intricacies of the "Purple COW." At that training, Neil
Bush, son of Barbara Bush, brother to President Bush and owner/CEO ·of Ignite!
demonstration ofthe "Purple COW," you can contact Brett Schriewer at the ESC at 281-
.,
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KatyIndependent School District
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To: Board of Trustees
From: Leonard Merrell, Ed. D., Superintendent
Subject: Report of Donated Items for the Katy Independent School

District
Date: April 24, 2006
*******************************************************
Items and/or monies are periodically donated to the Katy Independent School
District by various groups and/or individuals. In compliance with Board Policy
CDC (Local), the Superintendent, or his designee, shall evaluate all offers of
gifts to the District. Gifts accepted by the District are reported to the Board
during regularly scheduled meetings. The attached listing of item, donor and
estimated value is submitted for your review.
Respectfully submitted,
Leonard Merrell, Ed. D.

Superintendent
Approved: April 24, 2006

DEPT VALUE
BCE cash donation Washington Mutual $323.73

Houston, TX
PE cash donation to purchase Mr. Nabil A. Kiblawi $672.00

materials for the Literacy Library Houston, TX
RRE cash donation for PTA directory Rylander Elementary School $190.50
printing charges PTA
Katy, TX
RRE cash donation to purchase American Institute of $176.00

science books Aeronautics and Astronautics
Reston, VA
RRE cash donation Rainforest Cafe $239.83

Katy, TX
BJH cash donation to purchase Beck Junior High School PTA $142.10
overhead Rainbow Tiles and Katy, TX
Color Tiles to teach multisensory
grammar
BJH cash donation to purchase TAKS Beck Junior High School PTA $652.13
workbooks Katy, TX
BJH cash donation to purchase a Beck Junior High School PTA $1,507.00
laptop computer Katy, TX
B,IH cash donation to purchase mini Beck Junior High School PTA $1,199.90
DV cameras Katy, TX
BJH cash donation for the PTA Beck Junior High School PTA $1,000.00
assembly speaker Katy, TX
MRJH cash donation Target * $73.87

Minneapolis, MN
CRHS cash donation to establish a Ms. Patricia B. Apostolo $25.00

Baseball Scholarship in memory . Canyon Lake, TX
of Joe Danna
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DEPT VALUE
CRHS cash donation to establish a Mr. and I\IIrs. William S. $50.00

Baseball Scholarship in memory Tower
of Joe Danna Houston, TX
CRHS cash donation to establish a Bluebonnet Travelers $25.00

Baseball Scholarship in memory Fort Worth, TX
of Joe Danna
CRHS cash donation to establish a Mr. Patrick J. Madden $25.00

Baseball Scholarship in memory Houston, TX
of Joe Danna
CRHS cash donation to establish a Mr. and Mrs. Dorothy Cagle $25.00
Baseball Scholarship in memory Houston, TX
of Joe Danna
CRHS cash donation to establish a Ms. Corinne Wood Danna $500.00

Baseball Scholarship in memory Katy, TX
of Joe Danna
CRHS cash donation to establish a Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Rau $25.00
Baseball Scholarship in memory Pflugerville, TX
of Joe Danna
CRHS cash donation to establish a Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Kondoff $50.00
Ba-seball Scholarship in memory Rockport, TX
of Joe Danna
CRHS cash donation to purchase Shell Oil Co. * $1,200.00

supplies and materials for the Princeton, NJ
Theatre Arts Department
, CRHS cash donation to purchase Mr. Robert F. Black $500.00

supplies and materials for Theatre Katy, TX
Arts Department
THS cash donation for trip to San Taylor High School Choir $8,877.60
Francisco, CA Booster Club
Katy, TX
THS cash donation Target * $788.21

Minneapolis, MN
THS cash donation to the Fine Arts MAXXAM, Inc. $1,000.00

Department Houston, TX
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CAMPUSI DESCRIPTION OF DONATION DONOR PIE REPORTED

DEPT, VALUE
THS cash donation Target Stores * $788.21

Minneapolis, MN
Total Cash $20,056.08
Non-Cash Donations
KE digital cameras and DVDNCR Katy Elementary School PTO

players
KE AM/FM radio, cassette and CD Katy Elementary School PTO

player
MDJH Computer on Wheels from Ignite! Ms. Sally Farr

Learning Katy, TX
MCHS books for the library Ms. Dorothy Mladenka

Houston, TX
MCHS non-fiction books for the library Mrs. Ginger Bening

Houston, TX
Based on estimated values provided by the donors, the total for non-cash donations
is: $4,243.00
Grand Total (cash and non-cash) $24,299.08
4
Katy Independent School District. Request No. 204506
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or Include Organization, Contact Name, Been
No. or Direct Received Declared Business
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Computer on Wheels from C Mr. . (Mrs. @Ms. Cpr. e Mr. & Mrs. .@ ···0 Number $3,500.00
Ignite! Learning
Name: Sally Farr Yes No
Company:
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22222 Prince George
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Katy TX 77449 Applicable)
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Evaluated By: Date: Accepted By:
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Purchasing Department
Return to Originator after Donation is Evaluated Catalog No. 1038
Originator Retains Revised 09-07-04
Leonard.E, Merrell, Ed.D.

SUPERlNTENDENT
April 25, 2006
Ms. Sally Farr

22222 Prince George
Katy, TX 77449
Dear Ms. Farr:
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, students and staff of the Katy Independent School District, I
would like to express our sincere appreciation for the generous gifts you recently donated. Your
donation of a Computer on Wheels at McDonald Junior High School was officially accepted
during the Board meeting on April 24.
As you know, community support is a key element in each and every successful school district.
The Katy ISD is extremely fortunate to have patrons such as yourself who not only recognize
the importance of a top-quality education but are willing to go the extra step to ensure our
ability to maintain the high standard of academic excellence our students so genuinely deserve.
Again, please accept our most heartfelt thanks for your generous donation. It is indeed a
pleasure to have such outstanding community support within the Katy ISD family!
LM/tt
KatyIndependent School District • 6301 South Stadium Lane· PO Box 159 • Katy, Texas 77492-0159
281-396-6000· fax: 281-396-6123' www.katyisd.org.
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From: Bryan, Andrea, C

Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 7:58 AM
To: 'Amanda Phillips'
SUbject: RE: User Group follow up email
Thanks for resending this. I'm sorry that I won't be able to attend as this is a very busy time of year. Thanks!
From: Amanda Phillips [mailto:aphillips@ignitelearning.com]

Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 2:31 PM
To: Bryan, Andrea, C
Subject: FW: User Group follow up email
Annie,
No problem! Here is the invitation again. I don't think we have any Katy teachers signed
up for the event yet; Sally said that it might be a problem since it is during the school
day. When we scheduled it, we thought that since it was after the TAKS test it might not
be as difficult for teachers to leave the classroom. But we would love to have some Katy
folks there!
Amanda
Sometimes teachers just need

appreciation and a HUG ...
.You're invited to our first annual COW Houston User Group (HUG!) meeting. Please join us as we
celebrate teachers with an empowering afternoon of informative presentations and share local success
stories.
Date:
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Time:
12:00 pm
Place:
University of Houston Hilton
4800 Calhoun Street
Houston, Texas 77204
713-741-2447
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Please RSVP to Christy Patton

832-661-9950
cpatton@ignitelearning.com
Agenda
Lunch 12:00
Welcome and Introductions 12:45
Keynote Speaker 1:00

Lori Anderson
National Manager - Curriculum Consulting, Ignite! Learning
Behind the Scenes at Ignite! 2:00

Jeff Knight, Head Writer, Ignite! Learning
Milking the COW in Your Social Studies Class 3:00

Chassidy Jeanminette
Social Studies, Christa McAuliffe Middle School, Fort Bend ISO
Milking the COW in Your Science Class 3:20

Aiesha Odutayo, Science, Thomas Middle School, Houston ISO
Coming Soon! 3:40

Math COW Preview
Amanda Phillips
Account Manager
Ignite! Learning
20234 Monkswood Drive
Katy, TX 77450
Cell:713,454.3727
Fax:281.492.7249 .
Email:aphillips@ignitelearning.com
www.ignitelearning.com
7/18/2007
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Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Farr, Sally

Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 12:54 PM
To: Adams, Carroll; Arnoldy, Gail; Barthelemy, Charlene (Charlie); Fendley, David; Massey, Martin;
Reininger, Mary; Stence, Jennifer; Thomas, Melanie; Wales, Cynthia; Willis, Patricia
Cc: Garvic, Ginny; Bryan, Andrea (Annie); Hardin, Anne; 'Amanda Phillips'
Subject: Dc Meeting
You are invited to a presentation by Ignite! Learning on the social studies Purple Cow. Ginny and I
think it is important that you be familiar with this resource. This resource is valuable for all students but
it is especially valuable for special education students. As sheltered classes disappear, it is becoming
more important that we find resources that exemplify the best inclusionary practices. The Purple Cow
does this. The Special Education Department will be inviting their DC's to attend this training as well.
MDJH received a cow this month and Melanie will be sharing her experience with the group.
The specifics are as follows:

Title in Catalog: A Social Studies Resource That Meets the Needs of all Students
When: January 30, 3:30 - 5
Where: Room 116 at MDJH
Session Number: 895516
Professional Development and Flex credit: 1.5 hours
I hope to see you on the 30th.

Sally
Sally Farr
Social Studies Curriculum Specialist
Grades 8-12
Katy ISD
6301 S. Stadium Lane
Katy, Texas 77494
281-237-7052
7/1 SU')()()7
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Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Farr, Sally

Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 8:56 AM
To: Bryan, Andrea (Annie); Garvie, Ginny
Subject: Purple Cow
Melanie is available the 20th and 27th. Who will notify Amanda?
Sally
Sally Farr
Grades 8-12
Katy ISO
Katy, Texas 77494
281-237-7052
7/1 ROOm
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Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Shafer, Fred

Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 12:52 PM
To: Bryan, Andrea (Annie)
Subject: RE: Purple Cow
Either day is fine with me, I will not be able to be until 3:00
fred
- - ---_.. _--~--,--,------_. --,--------,-,.,----_.

From: Bryan, Andrea (Annie)
Sent: Tuesday, February 21,2006 11:41 AM
To: Jenks, Maydell; White, Susan; Zimmer, Alene; Shafer, Fred
Cc: Farr, Sally; Garvie, Ginny
SUbject: FW: Purple Cow
I am trying to reschedule the Purple Cow demonstration from March 6th at 2:45-4:00 to one of the following two
dates at the same time, The two dates that the teacher Melanie at MDJH can demonstrate the Purple Cow is
March 20th or 27th. Amanda Phillips (Ignite rep) will also be there to talk about the new Spanish component that
has just been added. Once I get a date from all of you I will send an invitation out. Since we are talking about the
possibility of joint funding it is important for us all to see this product together. Thanks!
Below is information from Amanda that explains the costs for us to consider.
I am attaching the Ignite! price list for your review. The percentage discounts apply even
when you combine Social Studies and Science COWs, but they must all be ordered at the
same time. For instance, if you were to purchase 11 SS COWs and 11 Science COWs, you
would receive the 10% quantity discount. The ideal situation would be 3 SS COWs and 3
. Science COWs per campus - one per grade level. I am attaching a proposal for this
scenario that gives you an idea of what the total cost would be.
Amanda Phillips
Account Manager
From: Farr, Sally

Subject: Purple Cow
Sally
7/18/2007
Page 2 0[2
Sally Farr
Grades 8-12
Katy ISD
Katy, Texas 77494
281-237-7052
7/18/2007
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Bryan, Andrea, C
---------_.---
From: Woods, Anne
Sent: Wednesday, April 18,200712:33 PM
To: Bing, Patricia; Secrist, Hellen
Cc: Menius, Linda; Bryan, Andrea, C; Shafer, Fred
After our meeting last week, I talked with Annie about some of the things you would like us to purchase for Raines
High School and she reminded me that the Purple Cow science and social studies is only for junior high and the
elementary/junior high math purple cow is just now being released. I did talk with her about the AGS materials for
Science and Social Studies and we plan to order them for Raines High School, How many student books and
Teacher Editions do you need? The Smart Boards were a pilot program for resource math classes at the same
campuses that the general education piloted the Smart Boards. I have asked Helen to give me some numbers of
special education students on each campus that are on Plato and how many periods they are enrolled in the
program. I will share these numbers with Fred and will get back with you on the Plato licenses. Thanks
7118/2007
RE: Page 1 of2
Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Woods, Anne

Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 3:04 PM
Subject: FW
From: Shafer, Fred

Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 7:43 AM
To: Woods, Anne
Subject: RE:
Let's talk once you get the information.
fred
From: Woods, Anne

Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 9:40 PM
To: Shafer, Fred
Subject: RE:
I am not sure but they wanted me to ask you to purchase Plato licenses as well as Smart Boards for Raines High
School. They also mentioned the Purple Cow and' told them that I would take the request to you. I did want
some numbers for the licenses before I talked with you. They seem to think the special education students are
using Plato in a self contained classroom and there is a need for more licenses. That is why I asked them for
numbers to see if the need is really there. Annie wanted me to ask them what materials they would need for.
Raines High School and we really were talking about AGS materials and any reading materials. Once I hear back
from them, I will pass on the information.
From: Shafer, Fred

Sent: Wed 4/18/2007 7:53 PM
To: Woods, Anne
Subject: RE:
We need to discuss this. I do not see that special ed needs to purchase the license. How are the other license
being purchased. The special ed students should be included in the full count.
Fred
From: Woods, Anne

Sent: Wed 4/18/2007 12:54 PM
To: Shafer, Fred
Subject: RE:
They talked about students that are in the PASS rooms using PLATO and other special education students across the district.
I remember when this came up at Taylor and you had me run the numbers of special education students who were using the
program. The numbers were under 10 so I told you that I felt like the licenses you had already purchased were enough since
we had less than 10 kids in the program. At the time, Taylor was trying to say the special education students were taking
spots for general education students. I am having Helen run the numbers of special education students on each campus and
7/18/2007
RE: Page 20f2
see if there really is a need to purchase more licenses. I will give you the numbers once I get them. Thanks
-----Original Message-v-«
From: Shafer, Fred
Sent: Wednesday, April 18,2007 12:44 PM
To: Woods, Anne
Subject: Re:
We need to talk about it. They use Plato
Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
-----Original Message-----
From: Woods, Anne
CC: Menius, Linda; Bryan, Andrea, C; Shafer, Fred
Sent: Wed Apr 1812:33:222007
Subject:
After our meeting last week, I talked with Annie about some of the things you would like us to purchase for Raines High
School and she remindedme that the Purple Cow science and social studies is only for junior high and the elementary/junior
high math purple cow is just now being released. I did talk with her about the AGS materials for Science and Social Studies
and we plan to order them for Raines High School. How many student books and Teacher Editions do you need? The Smart
Boards were a pilot program for resource math classes at the same campuses that the gerieral education piloted the Smart
Boards. I have asked Helen to give me some numbers of special education students on each campus that are on Plato and
how many periods they are enrolled in the program. I will share these numbers with Fred and will get back with you on the
Plato licenses. Thanks . .
7/18/2007
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---,,,--------------'---
From: Woods, Anne
Sent: 'Wednesday, July 18,20073:06 PM
SUbject: RE: Names of Co-Teach Partners

Sent: Tuesday, August 22,20067:41 PM
To: Schriewer, Brett
Cc: Woods, Anne
Subject: Names of Co-Teach Partners
Hi Brett,
Anne and I will be working on the lists of the teachers so that we can plan for upcoming trainings. Have you been
able to get any names of the general ed and special education teacher teams from your DC's? Maybe next week
when the teachers meet for the Purple Cow training you can get the junior high teachers, to give you that
information at the sessions. I also wanted to let you know that we have made some changes in the training in
terms of a Power Point presentation that lVIarlene developed for us that she will use parts of it during the training.
It is now on the K-drive under under groups in a folder called Inclusive Practices if you would like to see it. I have
, also asked Marlene to provide the team building activities that the co-teachers can use together back in their
classrooms. Therefore, we will not be using Trudy this year. I have contacted her and thanked her for all
her trainings last year. Thanks for any names that you can get for us!
Annie Bryan
Instructional Officer for Secondary Special Education
281-396-2608
7JllV?()07
Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Woods, Anne

Sent: Wednesday, July18, 2007 3:06 PM
SUbject: FW:
From: Shafer, Fred
To: Woods, Anne
Subject: Re:
We need to taik about it. They use Plato
From: Woods, Anne
Sent: Wed Apr 18 12:33:22 2007
Subject:
After our meeting last week, I talked with Annie about some of the things you would like
us to purchase for Raines High School and she reminded me that the Purple Cow science and
social studies is only for junior high and the elementary/junior high math purple cow is
just now being released. I did talk with her about the AGS materials for Science and
Social Studies and we plan to order them for Raines High School. How many student books
and Teacher Editions do you need? The Smart Boards were a pilot program for resource math
classes at the same campuses that the general education p i Lo t ed the Smart Boards. I have
asked Helen to give me some numbers of special education students on each campus that are
on Plato and how many periods they are enrolled in the progra~. I will share these
numbers with Fred and will get back with you on the Plato licenses. Thanks
1
Page 1 of 1
Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Woods, Anne

Subject: RE:
From: Bryan, Andrea, C

To: Woods, Anne
Subject: RE: .
Great job!
From: Woods,Anne
Subject:
. High School and she reminded me that the Purple Cow science and social studies is only forjunior high and the
elementary/junior high math purple cow is just now being released. I did talk with her about the AGS materials for
Science and Social Studies and we plan to order them for Raines High School. How many student books and
7/1812007
RE:.. Page 1 of2
Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Woods, Anne

Subject: FW:
From: Shafer, Fred

To: Woods, Anne
Subject: RE:
Fred
From: Woods, Anne

Sent: Wed 4/18/200712:54 PM
To: Shafer, Fred
Subject: RE:
see ifthere really is a need to purchase more licenses. I will give you the numbers once I get them. Thanks
From: Shafer, Fred
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 200712:44 PM
To: Woods, Anne
Subject: Re:
-Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
From: Woods, Anne
Sent: Wed Apr 18 12:33:22 2007
Subject:
7/1 R/2007
RE: Page 2 of2
School and she reminded me that the Purple Cow science and social studies is only for junior high and the elementary/junior
. and we plan to order them for Raines High School. How many student books and Teacher Editions do you need? The Smart
Boards were a pilot program for resource math classes at the same campuses that the general education piloted the Smart
Plato licenses. Thanks
7/18/2007
RE: Page 1 of2
Bryan, Andrea, C
---_._--_._-------_._-_..._---
From: Woods, Anne
Subject: FW:
From: Shafer, Fred

Sent: Thursday, April 19, 20077:43 AM
To: Woods, Anne
Subject: RE:
fred
From: Woods, Anne

To: Shafer, Fred
Subject: RE:
I am not sure but they wanted me to ask you to purchase Plato licenses as well as Smart Boards for Raines High
-School. They also mentioned the Purple Cow and I told them that I would take the request to you. I did want
some numbers for the licenses before I talked with you; They seem to think the special education students are
numbers to see if the need is really there. Annie wanted me to ask them what materials they would need for
from them, I will pass on the information. -
From: Shafer, Fred

Sent: Wed 4/18/2007 7:53 PM
To: Woods, Anne
Subject: RE:
Fred
From: Woods, Anne

Sent: Wed 4/18/2007 12:54 PM
To: Shafer, Fred
Subject: RE:
wehad less than 10 kids in the program. At the time, Taylor was trying to say the special education students were taking
7/18/2007
RE: Page 2 of2
. -----Original Message-----
From: Shafer, Fred
To: Woods, Anne
Subject: Re:
We need totalk about it. They use Plato
From: Woods, Anne
Sent: Wed Apr 1812:33:222007
Subject:
After our meeting last week, I talked with Annie about some ofthe things you would like us to purchase for Raines High
and we plan to.order them for Raines High School. How many student books and Teacher Editions do you need? The Smart
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RE: Page 1 of2
Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Woods, Anne'

Subject: FW:
From: Woods, Anne

Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 20073:04 PM
· Subject: FW:
From: Shafer, Fred

Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 7:43 AM
To: Woods, Anne
Subject: RE:
fred
From: Woods, Anne

To: Shafer, Fred .
Subject: RE:
· I am not sure but they wanted me to ask you to purchase Plato licenses as well as Smart Boards for Raines High
School. They also mentioned the Purple Cow and I told them that I would take the request to you. I did want
some numbers for the licenses before I talked with you. They seem to think the special education students are
numbers to see if the need is really there. Annie wanted me to ask them what materials they would need for
from them, I will pass on the information.
From: Shafer, Fred

Sent: Wed 4/18/2007 7:53 PM
· To: Woods, Anne
Subject: RE:
Fred
From: Woods, Anne

Sent: Wed 4/18/200712:54 PM
7/18/2007
RE: Page 2 of2
To: Shafer, Fred

Subject: RE:
From: Shafer, Fred
Sent: Wednesday, April 18,2007 12:44 PM
To: Woods, Anne
Subject: Re:
From:' Woods, Anne
Sent: Wed Apr 18 12:33:222007
Subject: .
and we plan to order them for Raines High School. How many student books and Teacher Editions do you need? The Smart
7/1 H/2007
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Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Schriewer, Brett

Sent: Wednesday, August 09,20061:26 PM
To: DL_Jr. High Principals; DL_Jr_High_ITF; Riley, Christina; Gilbride, Shauna; Rodgers, Vicky;
Hicks, Kathryn; Moss, Angela; Mask, Arlene; Brown, Sheri; Clare, David; Holloway, Karen
Cc: Helbach, Linda; Bryan, Andrea (Annie); Bailey, Loreen
Subject: Purple COWs
Importance: High
.IH Principal's, ITF's, and Science DepartmentChairs, .
I wanted to send a quick note to bring you up to speed on the training process for the new Purple COWs
purchased through the special ed department. At this time, I am working with Ignite Learning to set up some
training times within the next 2 weeks so that all teachers can betrained on the proper and effective use of the
equipment. As soon as I get those times and dates set, I will let you know.
Brett
r:P'C.ett 9(. 8ch.'C.i.ewe'C.

Secondary Science Curriculum Specialist
Phone 281-237-7056 FAX 281-644-1807
7/18/2007
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Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Shafer, Fred

Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 11:16 AM
Subject: RE: Science and Social Studies Curriculum on Wheels
Annie:
See me about this.
Fred

Sent: Wednesday, August 02,2006 10:55 AM
To: Shafer, Fred
Subject: FW: Science and Social Studies Curriculum on Wheels
FYI

To: Bryan, Andrea (Annie); Garvic, Ginny; Farr, Sally; 'Marlene Johnson'; Woods, Anne
SUbject: RE: Science and Social Studies Curriculum on Wheels
Since I have a VERY FULL schedule for my teachers for Friday, I am planning on contacting each campus and
setting up an after school time to train at a time convenient to their campus. I have checked with Amanda and this
plan is a go with here. .
Brett
rft'Cett ~ (fclz.'Ci.ewe'C
. Katy lridependent School District
Phone 281-237-7056 FAX 281-644-1807

Sent: WednesdaY,August 02,2006 10:31 AM
To: Garvic, Ginny; Farr, Sally; 'Marlene Johnson'; Woods, Anne; Schriewer, Brett
· Subject: FW: Science and Social Studies Curriculum on Wheels
As you all know the Purple COWS are here. I know that the Social Studies teachers will be attending a training
by Amanda this Friday. Since none of the special education teacherswill be able to attend on Friday as we have
· a department training day, I would like to have Amanda come into our second day of Science and Social Studies
trainings. The groups can follow the same format that we used last year with Science as they develop the six
week units of study in lessons that can be added to KMAC as supplemental recourses. This should really help
the Texas History resources that we have been looking for. Let me know your thoughts and ideas as we plan the
· follow up Day 2 training. I have also attached the final training schedule for the semester. Thanks!
From: Shafer, Fred

. Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 8:49 AM
7/18/2007
Page,20f2
To: Vierling, Theodore; Bracewell, Becky; Cross, James; Graham, Joe; Hull, Richard (Rick); Keeney, Jay; Rice,
Susan; Robertson, Steve; Shafer, Patricia; Sheppard, Larry (Scott)
Cc: Menius, Linda; Bryan, Andrea (Annie); Helbach, Linda; Schriewer, Brett; Farr, Sally; White, Susan; Tupaz,
Gerry
Subject: Science and Social Studies Curriculum on Wheels
Principals:
I am pleased to announce that the Special Education Department has purchased, through the
hurricane Katrina and Rita relief funds received by the district, three Science and three Social
Studies Curriculum on Wheels (aka Purple COWS) for each Junior High School campus. The
"Purple COW' is used as a supplemental curriculum resource to support instruction in science and social studies.
The "Purple COW' displays science and social studies lessons to the class through a projector, that enhances
graphics and music and makes the lesson exciting for students. It also enhances learning and excites students to
grasp more information and retain the information longer.
During the past school year the "Purple COW' has been used at MDJH and MCJH with great success as reported
by the teachers. The Special Education Department has been working with each of the junior high campuses on
the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education science and social studies classes over the past
two years. The department believes the Science and Social Studies Curriculum on Wheels (COW) will be a great
resource to further support the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education classroom.
The purchase of 3 COWs in Science and Social Studies will allow for a COW "to graze" at each grade level.
We are in the process of "branding" the COWs and are almost ready to "herd" them to your campus. The COWs
will be "herded" to the office of your ITF who then can coordinate with your campus Science and Social Studies
Department Heads.
The Special Education Department in coordination with the Curriculum Department will be scheduling a Round Up
(training)through the Ignite Company for your Science and Social Studies general education teachersand special
education co-teachers on the use of the Purple COW to supplement instruction. That information will be coming
at a later date.
Again we are very pleased that we are able to provide this great resource for your teachers and students. Please
do not hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions. '
PS:I would like to thank Susan White, Director of Compensatory Education and Gerry Tupaz, Grant Finance for
their work in submitting the application to receive the hurricane relief funds for the district.
Fred Shafer
Executive o.irector for Special Education, Counseling
and Psychological Services
, Katy Independent School District
281-396-2630
fredshafer@katvisd.org
7/18/2007
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From: Farr, Sally-

Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 12:54 PM
To: Adams, Carroll; Arnoldy. Gail; Barthelemy. Charlene (Charlie); Fendley, David; Massey, Martin;
Reininger, Mary; Stence, Jennifer; Thomas, Melanie; Wales, Cynthia; Willis, Patricia
Cc: Garvie, Ginny; Bryan, Andrea (Annie); Hardin, Anne; 'Amanda Phillips'
.Subject: Dc Meeting
You are invited to a presentation by Ignite! Learning on the social studies Purple Cow. Gi1U1y and I
think it is important that you be familiar with this resource. This resource is valuable for all students but
it is especially valuable for special education students. As sheltered classes disappear, it is becoming
more important that we find resources that exemplify the best inclusionary practices. The Purple Cow
does this. The Special Education Department will be inviting their DC's to attend this training as well.
MDJH received a cow this month and Melanie will be sharing her experience with the group.
The specifics are as follows:

Title in Catalog: A Social Studies Resource That Meets the Needs of all Students
When: January 30, 3:30 - 5
Where: Room 116 at MDJH
Session Number: 895516
Professional Development and Flex credit: 1.5 hours
I hope to see you on the 30th.

Sally
Sally Farr
Grades 8-12
Katy ISD
Katy, Texas77494
281-237~7052
7/18/2007
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From: Farr, Sally

Sent: Monday, February 20, 20068:56 AM
Subject: Purple Cow
Melanie is available the 20th and 27th. Who will notify Amanda? .
Sally
Sally Farr
Grades 8-12
Katy ISD
Katy, Texas 77494
281-237-7052
7/18/2007
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From: Shafer, Fred

Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 12:52 PM
Either day is fine with me, I will not be able to be until 3:00
fred

sent: Tuesday, February 21,2006 11:41 AM
To: Jenks, Maydell; White, Susan; Zimmer, Alene; Shafer, Fred
Cc: Farr, Sally; Garvic, Ginny
Subject: FW: Purple Cow
Lam trying to reschedule the Purple Cow demonstration from March 6th at 2:45-4:00 to one of the following two
dates at the same time. The two dates that the teacher Melanie at IVIDJH can demonstrate the Purple Cow is
March 20th or 27th. Amanda Phillips (Ignite rep) will also be there to talk about the new Spanish component that
has just been added. Once I get a date from all of you I will send an invitation out. Since we are talking about the
possibility of joint funding it is important for us all to see this product together. Thanks!
Below is information from Amanda that explains the costs for us to consider.
I am attaching the Ignite! price list for your review. The percentage discounts apply even
when you combine Social Studies and Science COWs, but they must all be ordered at the
same time. For instance, if you were to purchase 11 SS COWs and 11 Science COWs, you
would receive the 10% quantity discount. The ideal situation would be 3 SS COWs and 3
Science COWs per carripus - one per grade .level, I am attaching a proposal for this
scenario that gives you an idea of what the total cost would be.
Amanda Phillips
Account Manager
From: Farr, Sally

To: Bryan, Andrea (Annie); Garvic, Ginny
Subject: Purple Cow
Sally
7/18/2007
Page 2 of2
." Sally Farr

· Social Studies Curriculum Specialist
Grades 8-12
Katy ISD
Katy, Texas 77494
" 281-237-7052
7/18/2007
Page 1 of 1
Bryan, Andrea, C·
From: Shafer, Fred

Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 10:07 AM
Cc: Dempsey, Colleen
. Subject: RE: Purple Cow
Yes thatwill be fine.
Fred

Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 20068:57 AM
To: Shafer, Fred
Subject: Purple Cow
Fred,
This is a follow up to the e-mail that I just sent out to the directors about the Purple Cow. Can I
ask Colleentoset up a follow up meeting to discuss the possibility of purchasing together
COWS for next year and the possibility of a phase in plan to get to the ideal amount of 30 for each content
area? Thanks for your support with the Purple COw. I really appreciate the comments that you shared about
talking to the kids on your visit and asking James what he thought that it was doing for the students.
Annie Bryan
281-396-2608
7/18/2007
Page 1 of 1
Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Shafer, Fred

Sent: Wednesday, August 02,20068:49 AM
To: Vierling, Theodore; Bracewell, Becky; Cross, James; Graham, Joe; Hull, Richard (Rick); Keeney,
Jay; Rice, Susan; Robertson, Steve; Shafer, Patricia; Sheppard, Larry (Scott)
Cc: Menius, Linda; Bryan, Andrea (Annie); Helbach, Linda; Schriewer, Brett; Farr, Sally; White, Susan;
Tupaz, Gerry
Principals:
graphics and music and makes the lesson exciting for students. It also enhances teaming and excites students to
grasp more informationand retain the information longer.
resource to further support the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general educationclassroom.
Department Heads.
(training)through the Ignite Company for your Science and Social Studies general education teachers and special
at a later date.
Again we are very pleased that we are able to provide this great resource for your teachers and ·students. Please
do not hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions.
PS: I would like to thank Susan White, Director of Compensatory Education. and Gerry Tupaz, Grant Finance for
.Fred Shafer
Executive Director for Spec(al Education, Counseling
Katy Independent School District .
281-396-2630
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7/18/2007
Page 1 of2
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From: Shafer, Fred

Sent: Wednesday, August 02,200611 :16 AM
SUbject: RE: Science and Social Studies Curriculum on Wheels
Annie:
See me about this.
Fred

To: Shafer, Fred
FYI

Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 10:38 AIVl
To: Bryan, Andrea (Annie); Garvie, Ginny; Farr, Sally; 'Marlene Johnson'; Woods, Anne
· Subject: RE: Science and Social Studies Curriculum on Wheels
Since I have a VERY FJ-lLL schedule for my teachers for Friday, I am planning on contacting each campus and
plan is a go with here.
Brett
. ~'r.ett 9(.. 8c.It'r.lewe't

· Secondary Science Curriculum Specialist
· Phone 281-237-7056 FAX 281-644-1807

To: Garvie, Ginny; Farr, Sally; 'Marlene Johnson'; Woods, Anne; Schriewer, Brett
by Amanda this Friday. Since none of the special education teachers will be able to attend on Friday as we have
a department training day, I would like to have Amanda come into our second day of Science and Social Studies
follow up Day 2 training. I have also attached the final training schedule for the semester. Thanks!
From: Shafer, Fred

Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 20068:49 AM
7/18/2007
Page 2 of2
Gerry .
SUbject: Science and Social Studies Curriculum on Wheels
Principals:
During the past school year the "Purple COW' has been used at MDJH and MCJH with greatsuccess as reported
Department Heads.
at a later date.
PS: I would like to thank Susan White, Director of Compensatory Education and Gerry Tupaz, Grant Finance for
Fred Shafer
Executive Director for Special Education, Counseling
281-396-2630
fredshafer@katYisd.org
7/18/2007
Page 1 of 1
Bryan, Andrea, C
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From: Shafer, Fred
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 1:42 PM
Subject: RE: Purple COWs
Thanks, I am so glad that you guys keep in the loop.
Fred

To: Shafer/Fred
Subject: FW: Purple COW's
Importance: High
FYI

To: DL_Jr. High Principals; DL_Jr_High]TF; Riley, Christina; Gilbride, Shauna; Rodgers, Vicky; Hicks, Kathryn;
Moss, Angela; Mask, Arlene; Brown, Sheri; Clare, David; Holloway, Karen
Subject: Purple COW's
Importance: High
JH Principal's, ITF's, and Science Department Chairs,
training times within the next 2 weeks so that all teachers can be trained on the proper and effective use of the
Brett
~'r.ett 9<a 8clt'r.iewe'r.

Phone 281-237-7056 FAX 281·644·1807
7118/2007
Page 1 of 1
Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Woods, Anne

High School and she reminded me that the Purple Cow science and social studies is only for junior high and the
elementary/junior high math purple cow is just now beingreleased. I did talk with her about the AGS materials for
Science and Social Studies and we plan to order them for Raines High School. How many student books and
7/18/2007
Page 1 of 1
Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Shafer, Fred

Cc: Dempsey, Colleen
Yes that will be fine.
Fred

Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 20068:57 AM
To: Shafer, Fred
SUbject: Purple Cow
Fred,
This is a follow up to the e-mail that I just sent out to the directors about the Purple Cow. Can I
ask Colleen to set LIp a follow up meeting to discuss the possibility of purchasing together
COWS for next year and the possibility of a phase in plan to get to the ideal amount of 30 for each content
area? Thanks for your support with the Purple COw. I really appreciate the comments that you shared about
talking to the kids on your visit and asking James what he thought that it was doing for the students.
Annie Bryan
281-396-2608
7/18/2007
Page 1 of 1
Bryan, Andrea, C

To: DL_Jr. High Principals; DL_Jr_HighJTF; Riley, Christina; Gilbride, Shauna; Rodgers, Vicky;
Hicks, Kathryn; Moss, Angela; Mask, Arlene; Brown, Sheri; Clare, David; Holloway, Karen
Subject: Purple COWs
Importance: High
Brett
~'C.ett ~ (fc.!l'C.iewe'C.
, Phone 281-237-7056 FAX 281-644-1807
7/18/2007
Page 1 of 1
Bryan, Andrea, C
From:· Shafer, Fred

Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 1 :42 PM
Subject: RE: Purple COWs
Thanks, I am so glad that you guys keep in the loop.
Fred

Sent: Wednesday, August 09,2006 1:26 PM
To: Shafer, Fred
Subject: FW: Purple COW's
Importance: High
FYI

To: DL_Jr. High Principals; DL_Jr_High_ITF; RileY,Christina; Gilbride, Shauna; Rodgers, Vicky; Hicks, Kathryn;
'. Cc: Helbach, Linda; Bryan, Andrea (Annie); Bailey, Loreen
Subject: Purple COW's
Importance: High
.:equipment. As soon as I get those times and dates set, I will let you know.
Brett
:p"ett ~ 8clz.'Ciewe'C
. Secondary Science Curriculum Specialist
Phone 281-237-7056 FAX 281-644-1807
7/18/2007
Page 1 of2
Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Shafer, Fred

Annie:
See me about this.
Fred

To: Shafer, Fred
FYI

To: Bryan, Andrea (Annie); Garvic, Ginny; Farr, Sally; 'Marlene Johnson'; Woods, Anne
Since I have a VERY FULL schedule for my teachers for Friday, I am planning on contacting each campus and
plan is a go with here.
Brett
.~'r.ett 9<:. 8c.1t'r.i.ewe'r.

Phone 281-237-7056 FAX 281-644-1807

To: Garvic, Ginny; Farr, Sally; 'Marlene Johnson'; Woods, Anne; Schriewer, Brett
qy Amanda this Friday. Since none of the special education teachers will be able to attend on Friday as we have
a department training day, I would like to have Amanda come into our second day of Science and Social Studies
follow up Day 2 training. I have also attached the final training schedule for the semester. Thanks!
From: Shafer, Fred

Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 20068:49 AM
7/18/2007
Page 20f2
Gerry
Principals:
Department Heads.
at a later date.
Fred Shafer
Executive Director for Special Education, Counseling
281-396-2630
fredshafer@katvisd.org
7/18/2007
Page 1 of 1
Bryan, Andrea, C
From: Shafer, Fred

To: Vierling, Theodore; Bracewell, Becky; Cross, James; Graham, Joe; Hull, Richard (Rick); Keeney,
Jay; Rice, Susan; Robertson, Steve; Shafer, Patricia; Sheppard; Larry (Scott)
Cc: Menius, Linda; Bryan, Andrea (Annie); Helbach, Linda; Schriewer, Brett; Farr, Sally; White, Susan; .
Tupaz, Gerry
SUbject: Science and Social Studies Curriculum on Wheels
Principals:
the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education science arid social studies classes over the past
Department Heads.
at a later date.
Fred Shafer
.Executive Director for Special Education, Counseling
281-396-2630
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7118/2007
Purple COW Special Project
MCJH 1 New Purple COW $3500 $3610
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KJH 2 New Purple COW's $3500 $7220 .
MRJH 2 New Purple COW's $3500 $7220
MDJH 2 New Purple COW's $3500 $7220
Food for Trainings $200 $200
Printing for Trainings $200 $200
Project Total $26,670.00
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and important information you need. Please be sure that you fill out the contact information as
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Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 866-464-4648. You
may also contact your account manager for details. We appreciate the opportunity to serve both
the students and teachers in your district and look forward to a continued partnership.
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Sales and Renewals Administrator
Ignite! Learning
Austin, TX 78759
Toll free: 866-464-4648
Tel: 512-697-7045
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Email: nbeil@ignitelearning.com
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JUN - 1 2007 D Date S.O. No.
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KATY I.S.D.
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Katy Independent School District KatyISD

Attn: AlP
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Katy, TX 77492-0159
Conversion Date P.O. No. Due Date Rep Project
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for Texas
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Shafer, Fred
To: Helbach, Linda

Cc: Clark, Elizabeth A; White, Susan; Holland, Bonnie; Elder, Ida
Subject: RE: COWS
Linda:
Thanks. I met with Susan White and folks from the business office yesterday to discuss Katrina funds we are getting that are
earmarked for special ed. They must be used to supplement and not supplant. We discussed purchasing the COWS (2 per junior
high campus one Social Studies and one Science) I will forward this to Susan White and Dr. Clark. I will ask that it be put on next
weeks KID agenda. Since we are working with JH campuses on moving away from Science and SS resource the COWwould be
a great tool for the classrooms. The word we hear from MDJH is that all the kids love the COW and it really meets the needs of
the students with disabilities and ESOL students.
Dr. Clark, I guess we should discuss this in KID.
Fred
From: Helbach, Linda

Sent: Wednesday, March 29,2006 7:47 PM
To: Shafer, Fred
Subject: RE: COWS
Fred, we might want to hold off on pursuing any purchase of COWSat this time ....or at least postpone any decision in
the immediate future. Kris Teytors office has received a request for information concerning contracts we have with
Ignite.' Learning. I am not sure what the motivation for the inquiry could be. To this point, both of the COWS we
have in KISD are donations, so we have no contracts with the company at all. It could be nothing to be concerned
about, but since it is such a current request, I thought you might want to know about it before any action was taken.
Here is a copy of the request:
From: Jay Spuck [mailto:jspuck@hotmail.com]

Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 20062: 10 PM
To: Crist, Renette
Subject: Ignite! Learning TPIA
Pursuant to the TPIA, please provide copies of all contracts or agreements between the Katy ISD and Ignite!
Learning since August 2000. All reasonable duplication and postage will be paid. However, if the documents
are readily available in electronic form please respond in like manner. In addition, if the requested
documents are such that they can be faxed please fax this contracts and/or agreements to 281.283.3509.
Thank you for your telephone call and your prompt response to this request.
Dr. Jay Spuck

16003 Brook Forest Drive
Houston, Texas 77059
281.480.7897
3/30/2006
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713.254.3449
Linda J-fe{6ach
Director of Curriculum
281-396-7651
From: Dempsey, Colleen

Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 3:48 PM
To: White, Susan; Jenks, Maydell; Helbach, Linda; Zimmer, Alene
Subject: COWS
Fred Shafer and Annie Bryan would like to meet with all of you to discuss the purchase of COWS. Please see the following dates
and times: times will work for you.
04-12-06 . @ 2:00
04-18-06 @ 1:00
Please let me know if either of these dates and times will work for you.
Thank you
Colleen E. Dempsey
Secretary to Fred Shafer
Executive Director for Special Education, Counseling and Psychological Services
281 396-2630
281 644-1830 Fax
colleendempsey@katyisd.org
3/30/2006
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April 2006 Katy ISO Mentoring Proqrarn
Volume III Issue 6 Submitted by Cathy Fernandez, Instructional Specialist
for Staff Development
Each year Katy ISO These certified teachers

welcomes over 500 new guide a number of 2 nd year
I
teachers to our campuses. teachers. They assist with
Thes~ are brand-new, professional growth, as well
certifiJd teachers, as provide support in many
Altern~tive Certification nd
areas for 2 year teachers.
I
Program teachers, and Our District Mentors are a
experibnced teachers from versatile group. They work
other districts or states. in conjunction with your
I
Each of these teachers , Lead Mentor and assist your
stands poised to impact campus administrators.
the le~rning of Katy ISO Laurie Truitt, Barbara Kirk,
Contents I
studers, Joyce Davis, Christi Corbin,
News to Connect 1-4
Nancy Gallmore, Sarah
Upcoming Events 1 For many years, a district Fitzgerald, Kim Guzzetta,
ment~ring program has and Jessica Mumey are our
Content News 5-7 been in place in Katy ISO talented District Mentors.
I
to meet the needs of these
Mark Your Calendar 8. I
new teachers. We There is a Lead Mentor on
contin~e to refine the every campus. Teachers
progr~m in order to meet with mentoring experience
the n~eds of our new are selected by their
teachers. Last August a principal for this position.
new nrenI tonnq
' program Lead mentors assist campus '
began to unfold! Based on mentors by providing
I
a yeae-lonq research professional growth
condu11cted by Charlotte opportunities and support for
Tharp, mentoring 151 year teachers. They also
consultant from Tyler, work with your District
Texasl, Katy began an Mentor. They keep in touch
expan:ded effort to meet with your administrators,
the needs of new helping to connect new
I
teachers. teachers with a mentor,
I especially when teachers
Now there are four kinds are new to their positions in
of me~1tors at your the middle of the school
campus: District Mentors, year.
LeaddMentors, Campus
Ment ,rs, and Buddy
Teachers.
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Lead mentors Help to create a Buddy Teachers can be .
special connection between the assigned by the principal to
campus cultureland the district teachers that are new to Katy,
program, helpi~g new teachers but not new to teaching.
become an integral part of your Buddy Teachers help these
"There can be no campus. experienced teachers to learn
happiness if the "the Katy way." Buddy
things we believe We continue to have Campus Teachers help them to bond
in are different Mentors. Each brand-new with their fellow teachers, and
from the things teacher is assigned a Campus learn their way through "the
Mentor. These mentors have all way we do things here."
we do." participated in ~entor
Certification Training. They Your mentors will continue to
provide the da~-to-day
-Freya Madeline Stark
provide support to you in
assistance that brand-new ways that make a difference
teachers need. Their for new teachers and their
communication with the 151 year students throughout the
teachers is the most vital aspect school year.
of the mentoring program.
Mentors (left to right): Laurie Truitt, Sarah Fitzgerald, Cathy Fernandez (Mentoring Program Coordinator),
Ki~ Guzzetta, and Joyce Davis. .
Katy Independent School District April 2006

The Pu rple Cow
Submitted by Brett Schriewer, Secondary Science Curriculum Specialist
On Thursday, March 23, 2006,a reception was held at Fleming Middle School in
the Houston School District to honor Former First Lady, Mrs. Barbara Bush, for her
continued commitment to education for all students. Mrs. Bush was recognized for
her contribution to education in the lives of Katrina evacuees and Houston area
students. Mrs. Bush donated "Purple Cows" to eight schools, one being Mayde
Creek Junior High School in our own Katy ISO.
The "Purple Cow" displays science and history lessons to the class through a
projector, enhancing graphics and music. It also enhances learning and excites
children to grasp more information and retain this information longer.
Brett Schriewer, Secondary Science

Curriculum Specialist, and. Former First Lady, Mrs. Barbara Bush.

The Big6 Guide to Information Problem-Solving
Submitted by Barbara Jinkins, Elementary Lead Librarian
Research using The Big6 Guide to

Information Problem-Solving is taught
on all elementary campuses. Golbow
and Pattison, as well as many other
elementary library media centers, are .1. Task D ..finition:
• Define the information problem
teaching students to research using • [dentify information needed
both print and non-print materials. The
2. Information S.... king Strat..gi..s:
Big6 is a strategy that students use to • Determine all pos9ible sources
better understand the process of • Select the best sources
research. The six steps that students . 3. Location and Acc ..ss;
utilize are: • Locate sources
• defining their task, :1 • Find information within sources
"There is nothing • brainstorming the kinds of !! 4. Us .. ofInformation:
!.j
like a newborn resources to use, . • Engage (e.g. read, hear, view, touch)
• locating and accessing
II • Extract relevant information
baby to renew !1
the exact resources, 5. Synth..sis:
your spirit, and to • taking notes,
Ii • Organize from multiple sources
• Present the information
buttress your • synthesizing,
6. Evaluation:
• and evaluating their
resolve to make information and product.
•
•
Judge the prod uct (effectiveness)
Judge the proce •• (efficiency)
the world a better The Big6 reference card can be found
at
place." http://www.big6.com/showarticle.php?i Q1SEl7, ML:::ha~l B. Eisellbers/Rol:le~ Berkowitz
d=89.
-Virginia Kelley
Motivating our children to read is one of the most exciting endeavors educators
pursue. Research has shown that the more students read, the better they will perform
academically. The elementary library media centers in Katy ISO are actively
motivating children to read for pleasure. Congratulations to the 75 Rylander
Elementary students who met the Houston Rocket's "All-Star Readers" challenge by
reading at least 20-25 minutes each day for 30 days. These exceptional students
read a total of 60,112 minutes! The students at Fielder and Pattison Elementary
Schools are excited about the release of the Curious George movie. The library
media specialists on these campuses created reading incentive programs around the
mischievous monkey. The Olympics, another timely event also provided a
springboard to motivate students to read at Nottingham Country Elementary. The
students are recording the number of pages they read. Students dressed as their
favorite book character have paraded through Exley Elementary. King Elementary
students are encouraged to read and record book talks to share with fellow students
using the video distribution system in their school. Finally, Dr. Seuss' birthday was
celebrated on March 2 in many of the elementary library media centers in partnership
with NEA's "Read Across America" day.
The library media specialists are working vigorously to provide KISO students with
initiatives that they will always remember with the goal of making them life-long
readers!

Kindergarten Second Grade-continued
Technology Technology
Updates to Learning Pathways Video Conference Highlights
Check out Once Upon a Time .. The Frogman
nd
You will find this link listed under Several 2 grade classes participated in a
Reading & Writing for your grade level. session with author and naturalist, Randy
Cheryl Shafer and a group of Korb, the "Frogman," from Green Bay,
instructional technology facilitators have Wisconsin. Mr. Korb showed live frogs
gathered meaningful, interactive (bullfrog, toads, and tree frogs) and
resources to support your instruction of described the life cycle, from eggs to
literature and writing. The project adult. He had video footage of frogs at
includes: night in their habitat.
• Authors-well known authors
that have kid-friendly websites Third Grade
• Characters-websites that
highlight characters from well
known book series Science
• Read A-longs-electronic
Sun-Earth Connection
"books" that read WITH primary
April 27 8:30-3:30 pm
students
Harris County Department of Education
• Spin A Tale-ideas for writing, Fee: $75 (Includes materials,
technology-rich resources to get refreshments, and lunch, Session 08-
you started, and opportunities 00067. Teachers will receive hands-on
for publication activities for the classroom.)
Contact: HCDE 713-694-6300 or
www.hcde-texas.org
Second Grade
Technology
Updates to Learning Pathways
Check out Once Upon a Time
"Minds are You will find this link listed under
like Reading & Writing for your grade level.
Cheryl Shafer and a group of
parachutes-" . instructional technology facilitators have
they only gathered meaningful, interactive
resources to support your instruction of
function literature and writing. The project
when includes: .
open." • Authors-well known authors
that have kid-friendly websites
• Characters-websites that
-Thomas Dewar highlight characters from well
known book series
• Read A-longs-electronic
"books" that read WITH primary
students
• Spin A Tale-ideas for writing,
technology-rich resources to get
you started, and opportunities
for publication
Fourth Grade Fifth Grade
Science Science
Sun-Earth Connection Sun-Earth Connection
April 27 8:30-3:30 pm April 27 8:30-3:30 pm
Harris County Department of Harris County Department of
Education Education
Fee: $75 (Includes materials, Fee: $75 (Includes materials,
refreshments, and lunch, refreshments, and lunch, Session 08-
Session 08-00067. Teachers 00067. Teachers will receive hands-
will receive hands-on activities on activities for the classroom.)
for the classroom.) Contact: HCDE 713-694-6300 or
Contact: HCDE 713-694-6300 www.hcde-texas.org
or www.hcde-texas.org
Technology
Texas Government-Kids' fi;t'Jj':J~:\j ..... --,
House
Don't miss this Social Studies ~~~:~. iL' "i/'~.:, ~
0·'~~..,
resource. ""'/.'!4
(The Texas House of

Representatives invites you to
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learn about State Government.

There are activities to help you
learn about the People, Process
arid Places at the State Capitol
in Austin.)
Technology-Video Conference Highlights

Submitted by Lorene Bailey, Instructional Officer for Instructional Technologists
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

During the first week of March, Katy ISO classes saluted
Dr. Seuss on his birthday! Students traveled across
America to celebrate Read Across America, a national
event sponsored by NEA. Classes used video
conference technology to connect with a class from a
different area of the United States. The focus of each
partnership was to celebrate the love reading.
Technology-Video Conference Highlights-continued
Challenge can be challenging!!
A few challenge teachers have put their students to the test via video conference. During our first
"Challenge Challenge", students presented clues about a specific part of the brain. All other
.groups had to put their thinking caps on to solve the mystery. The second challenge was a
guessing game about mysterious vocabulary words. Student detectives dug through context
clues to determine the correct definition of a word. Because students were so engaged in these
activities, challenge teachers are planning additional events that support their curriculum and
higher level thinking skills. The challenges can be modified to meet the needs of a variety of
students and a variety of curriculum objectives. If you are interested in participating in a
challenge, please speak to your campus ITF about your ideas.
Visit Hawaii
Visit the USS Arizona, a historical landmark, via video conference. Students will travel where
visitors cannot go. The sessions will include Pearl Harbor Survivors relating their testimony of that
fateful day. Some sessions will also include a video of a USS Arizona underwater dive while the
Park Range gives a voice-over interpretive lesson. All sessions will conclude with a student
question and answer time.
The goal Of National poetry Month is to increase the Visibility, presence,

and accessibility of poetry in our CUlture. We will celebrate with our own
Katy leO poetryFeStiVal

'Playing wi1:h words
friday, April 28 and MondaY, May 1. Contact your campus m or Linda
McDonald if vou are lneereseed in participating.
. Katy Independent School District April 2006

MARK YOUR CALENDAR-APRIL 2006
April 7 Early Dismissal-All students
th
April 7 End of 5 Six Weeks
April 10 Begin s" Six Weeks
April 13 Staff Development Day/Student Holiday
~pril14 School Holiday
~pril27 Grade 3 Science-Sun-Earth Connection
l4.pril 28 and May 1 Katy ISO Poetry Festival
Memorandum
Action Requested
TO: Elizabeth Clark, Ed.D.

. Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
FROM: Fred Shafer, Executive Director for Special Education, Counseling and Psychological
Services
SUBJECT: Supplemental Curriculum Resource to Support Classroom Instruction at the Junior High
in Science and Social Studies
DATE: March 6, 2006
Background: All students are being held accountable for achieving the state standards in the specific content
areas. Recent legislation (No Child Left Behind and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) requires
greater access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities and greater participation of
these students on grade level statewide assessments. Over the past two years the Department of Special
Education and the Curriculum Department have been working together with special education and general
education teachers on including students with disabilities in general education science and social studies classes.
Through this collaborative between the two departments both general and special education teachers have
developed greater skills and knowledge in meeting the needs of special education students in the general
education classroom. Their efforts will provide a greater opportunity for special education students and other
diverse learners to access the general education curriculum in science and social studies and to be successful on
the district and statewide assessments.
Issue: The district is receiving $185,690 in hurricane relief funds that are designated specifically to supplement
special education services. The department has had the opportunity to preview a stand alone computer/video
based science and social studies curriculum called Curriculum on Wheels that can be used by classroom
teachers to support instruction. The Curriculum on Wheels does not require a connection to the internet or the
district's network system. There is a one time cost for each of the Curriculum on Wheels with an annual fee of
$1000 per system. "The ownership of the Curriculum on Wheels is maintained by the company Ignite Learning.
Because the company maintains ownership the company agrees to fix the equipment from damage caused by
wear and tear and to provide content and curriculum updates.
Currently the Curriculum on Wheels in science and social studies is being used at McDonald Junior High and
Mayde Creek Junior High. The Curriculum on Wheels is aligned with the TEKS and has been studied by the
KISD Curriculum Department and found to be aligned with the district curriculum.
-
Reports from the teachers indicate that the use of the Curriculum on Wheels has had a positive impact on
instruction and learning in the classroom for all students. The teachers report that the use of the curriculum
helpskeep the students engaged in learning by providing interactive, relevant and motivational lessons:
·' /
Specifically the teachers report that students with disabilities that are included in the classroom have found the
curriculum to be very beneficial in helping them to grasp concepts and develop a greater connection to learning.
RecommendationJProposed Timeline/Financial Impact (attach documentation):
It is recommended that the hurricane relief funds received from the Texas Education Agency in the amount of
$185,690 be used to purchase three (3) Science Curriculum on Wheels and three (3) Social Studies Curriculum
on Wheels for each Junior High Campus for a total cost of $190,530. The difference in cost will be paid by the
Department of Special Education. The purchase of three Science and Social Studies Curriculum on Wheels will
provide one system for each grade level which allow for greater accessibility by the classroom teachers.
The Department of Special Education will support this recommendation by paying the $1,000 annual fee at a
cost of $60,000 per year.
Approved: Date:
E. Clark, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent for C&I
Action Taken by Superintendent: D Return for Revision

D Approved
D Denied
. Date:
Leonard Merrell, Ed.D., Superintendent
Revised: 2.14.06
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Curriculum
On
Wheels
Perfect COW includes:
for Pre-Loaded Computer
Includes Ignite!'s multimedia Science courses
Middle anddaily [essen plans
Digital Projector
.
Schools! Enables your students tosee every important detail

Spe~k~rs .
Projects the videos and songs toengage your students
"The clips are very informative andhelped usl~arn about things that wedidn't understandwhenreading the book.
If wedidn't understand something, then there was more than one {videoJ clip that could explain it." ~. 8th grade student
Ignite!'smaterials are tailored to meetspecijicstate curriculum needs,
RTftl~~l!i!©luml~ 8Yiilt@~~'\t@©l ~Yil1@l ~u)j'&l~ ~yp)'~ii'@@!©fil~. The curriculum includes:
Members of Our Solar System

Earth, Sun and Moon
Living Organisms
Ecosystems
.* MotioT1 and Force .
Classification
Stars and Galaxies Cell Biology Periodic Table
Air E Weather Diversity of Life Energy
Oceans E Water Genetics Light
Earth's Internal Processes Reproduction Structure of Matter
Earth's Surface _The Human Bogy Chemical Properties
Earth's Energy Resources Health
Humans and the Environment
PHYSICAL SCIENCE Energy , bive'tSity 01 Life
Motion Types of Energy , Darwin
'Location Potential and Kinetic Energy Adaptation and Natural Selection
Motion Conduction, Convection, arid Radiation ~xamples of Natural Selection
GraphingMotion How Heat Is Transferred Artificial Selection (Selective Breeding)
Velocity and Aceeleratlon Specific Heat Fossil Evidence ' '
ElectriCity Similarities of Organisms
Force Waves Classification
Force Basics Technology of Energy Transformation DNA and Classification
Reactingto Force TW.o .Methods of Energy Transformation tinnaeus '
tntroductlon to Gravity
Gravity in Space
EffiCiency of Energy Transformation Ec~~ems
Sources of Energy Populations
Gravity and Tides
Friction Light Abiotic and Biotic Resources
Elastic Forces ~asics of Light Energy Flow
Unbalanced Forces and Motion Visible Light Photosynthesis
l3alanced and Unbalanced Forces Path of Light Roles of Organisms
Typesof Forces Ref/!!ction Energy loss
Newton's Laws of Motion' Ab~orptio~ and Scattering Ecologi<;al Niches
Work' , ~eelng Objects: Reflectiori and Scattering Interactions in Ecosystems
simple Machines Colors of Objects Succession
Mach.ines in the Body Refraction P6p~lation Size
Pressure Lenses .overpopulation
LIFE SCIENCE SuddenChanges in Ecosystems
Physical Properties of Matter Living ~anlsms Human population
Matter' - Levels of Structure: -e'," Life's InteraCtion with Earth
Classifying Minerals
Hardness , structure in Plantsand Animals Carbon Cycle
Density structure and F[,inction Are Related Niti'6gen Cycle
Buoyancy Structure and Functlon in Plahts Reproduction
Thermal Cond~ctivlty Organisms and Internal Stimuli Sel(Ual and Asexual Reproduction
Elestrica.1 Conciuctivity Responses to Intemal Stimuli Life cycles ' ', '
, Organisms and External Stimuli ~exual Reproduction
Melting and Boiling Points
states of Matter , Involuntary Responses to External Stimuli Se~~al Reproduction and Variation
Chemical Composition " '. SEl,xUal Reproduction in Plants ,,',
,Changes in State
Carbon Chemistry ~¢xual Reproduction in Humans
$ttu~llre of Matter andPeriodli: Table ~olecules in Living Things The Placenta in Humans
structure of the Atom ',,: ", ' ",
,Cell Bi~logy lh. ijumilnBody
protons, Neutrons, and Electrons , Cell Basics Organ systems
Discovery of Aterrilc structure The Functions of cells Mo,r¢Organ Systems
compounds , , ' ',,'
Important Cell Organelles Organ System Interactions
Development of Periodic Table
, PeriodicTable ' ' , '.'.~;
Photosyn~hesis St~~le Internal Environment
Plant Cell Structures Feedback in Living Systems
Grouping Elements by Properties Animal Cell Functions Musc:ular arid Skeletal System
Valence Electrons . ' , ' . , ,Comparing plant and Animal Cells ACloser Look at Muscles
Bonding the Cell Cycle ,ThE! Eye
Ch~lcal pyo'P~rtil'!s an~ lleactipns ' The Cell Nucleus The Ear
Physical Changes " "', " Mitosis Disease
Chemical Reacti6ns and Single-'celled and Multi-celled Organisms' fhe"lrnmune System
PhysicarChanges ' , " ' Developm~nt in Multicellular Oi'gar1isms The Heart
Compounds and Chemlcal Reactions , Processes In Development !he Circulatory System
Chemical properties and New Materials Heredity EXfretory System
Conservation of fv\iJ,SS ' " Traits The Respiratory system
EI,em~ntsand R~actlons Genetic Material Gas Exchange
Ch~mri~LR~Mtt9~{~nd Heat Transfer Genes Health
Chh,,~m\S~IJy~te.rn~,i DNA Structure Physical Fitness
T .'~ pI-! sca!e.· ,." Chromosomes (Karyotype) Physical Fitness Benefits
ACids, Neu~rals, and Bases Homologous Chromosomes Saf~ty
, Dominant and Recessive Genes Enyironmental Hazards
Genetic Crosses (Purmett Square) , Blologi<;aIHazards
Genetic Variation Risks of tobacco
Genetics and Environment ,Nc!,h ol and Drugs
~~::~:::;:.~ . I4r~~:~~;~I}!t!~~1~: .
GENERAl. SCIENCE ECirthScience andthe Scientific Humans andthe Environment
Sc;ientific Method ComTl'lunity Water as a Resource
Scientific Method Earth Science Activities Human Impact on Water
Hypothesizing Who Are the Water Management
Earth Scientists? Air pollution
Testing Hypotheses Earth Science Skills
Planning ah Experiment c:auses/Effects of Air pollution
Impact of Research Reducing Air pollution
Collecting Data Societal Challenges and
Communication of Results Earth Science Population Growth
Experhnentaticn Societal Priorities and Sustainability
. SafetyTechniques Earth Science Resource Management
some Useful Too Is Risk Earth's Energy Resource$
Measurements . ~i~k Analysis . The Sun is the Major Source of Energy for Earth
TOols of txpertmentatton Contributions of Earth Science solar Energy
Create and Use Charts and Graphs Earth Science Discoveries Wind and Solar Energy Technologies'
Create and Use Tables .. aiomass
M'eCisures of CentralTendency
EARnl SCIENCE NuClear Energy
~uinmarizjrig Data ~c111h;s surface . Fossil Fuels
Cqllecting, Orgariizing, and Uses of Minerals Ojl Composition and Uses
Using Data' . Rqck Cycle Natural Gas Composition and USE!S
Direct EVidence · Met~morphism ~oal Composition and Uses
indirect Evidence Weathering Earlh's Water
Cause and Effect
Sources of Error .
Eff~cts 'ofWeathering
'8,oil Layers
.The Hydrological Cycle
.-. f!Groundwater Movement
Comrn~nication of Resul.ts . Landforms and Erosion Water Table .
othedvays to undeTSt~ndSCierice. Efte~ts of Erosion Sprh1gs and Geysers
USing Maps M,""bers of Our Solar Sy~t~ Caves and Sinkholes
Moq,eling " 9~r Solar System and the lill1er Planets River Development
Diagrams . . . ·outer Planets of Solar System Watersheds
Mathematic:al Relationships Origin of Solar System River Systems
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February 16,2006


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Year 1: $3,500

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Schriewer, Brett
From: Dan Felske [dfelske@hcde-texas.org]

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 11:25 AM
To: Dan Felske
Cc: Linda Pitre
Subject: Help for Needy Middle Schools
Hello to all,
I am assisting Neil Bush, son of Barbara Bush, and others that have offered to place a number of COWs (Curriculum On
Wheels) http://www.ignitelearning.comlindex.shtml in area Katrina se~ing middle schools as charitable gifts. Given the effort
to establish placement for the kids from Louisiana and Mississippi we assume there is a need for teaching tools that enhance
the learning environment and help teachers communicate standards a:ligned materials in a cool and comprehensive way.
Many classrooms have insufficient numbers of textbooks and perhaps! certified teachers. We have social studies COWs and
Science COWs that have curriculum that aligns 100% comprehensively with Texas standards and, in the case of science,
with national standards. I
I am wondering how many of you are assisting Katrina middle school students and may be interested in participating? We
are still working out details but I just want to identify interested districts, Thank you. -Dan 8-)
Daniel D. Felske, Ed.D.

Science Specialist
Instructional Support Services
6300 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, TX 77022
Office: 713-696-1307
F~: 713~96-0736
dfelske@hcae-texas.org
www.hcde-texas.org
9/12/2005
! P~el~2
i Schriewer, Brett

Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 9:43 AM
To: mhumphr1@houstonisd.org; Schriewer, Brett; mshenker@houstonisd.org; LJOHNSOS@houstonisd.org;
CHARLOTIE.BURNS@cfisd.net; Kathy.Treibs@fortbend.!k12.tx.us; tgreen@springisd.org
Cc: Linda Pitre. .
SUbject: Details on COW program
Hello to everyone interested at this time.' Below are the specifics of the program. Please review and let me know if you are
interested and we will get started ASAP. If you are interested please ~end me specific contact information, i.e. the person
who will sign for them, address etc. Thank you for your interest. -Dan I S_)
Dan -
Since our conversation yesterday I've got more specific information about our offer to
assist with schools that are absorbing evacuees andlneed additional recourses to help teach
these additional students. Specifically we have 8 Science COWs to place in classrooms that
will be ~onated by Barbara Bush .most likely thrOU?h/the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund. ,Our COWs
are selllng faster than we can produce them creatlng a backlog for Purple COWs to mld-
October. It is possible however to deliver 8 COWs 0ithout the pretty purple exterior
plastic skin on an expedited basis. These skinlesslcows have all of the remarkable
functions
.
as the pretty purple COWs and will be replaced
I
by the nicer looking COWs by the
end of the year.
In response to your questions:
1) The first year cost of a science COW is $3500. This

I
portion will be covered for
.
the 8
COWs given by my mother. In order for the schools to keep the COWs in subsequent years they
I
will have to pay an annual fee of $1000. This is the current subscription rate and may
1 _
change depending on market conditions. For this subscription rate and because we maintain
ownership we agree to fix the equipment from damage caused by normal wear,and tear and to
provide content and curriculum updates.
2) The COW is a stand alone appliance that does not connect to the internet. There are no
other functions for the COW other that help teacher~ teach science. There are no internet
fees and no problems with connecting toa network o~ any kind. We've eliminated technology
considerations that are usually a barrier to use. I
3) We will rely on your leadership in identifying sphool districts that are serving the
needs of teachers who are taking in the largest numper of evacuees. It might make sense to
prioritize classrooms where resources are limited, ~here pew teachers are being brought in
to teach, or if textbooks are in short supply. I. .'
Thanks for your consideration. If you would like to actually see a COW I'd be happy to stop
by Monday to give a demonstration. Let me know.
Best wishes,
NEIL

Science Specialist
Houston, TX 77022
Office: 713-696-1307
9/1212005
Page 2 of2
FAJ\: 7'13:"'696-0736
dfelske@hcde-texas.org
www.hcde-texas.org
9l12/2005
Page 1 of 1
Schriewer, Brett

To: Dan Felske
Cc: Linda Pitre
-Subject: Help for Needy Middle Schools
Hello to all,
9/12/2005
Page 1 of2
Schriewer, Brett

Sent: Friday, September 09, 20059:43 AM
To: mhumphr1@houstonisd.org; Schriewer, Brett; mshenker@houstonisd.org; LJOHNS08@houstonisd.org;
CHARLOTTE. BURNS@cfisd.net; Kathy.Treibs@fortbend.k12.tx.us; tgreen@springisd.org
Cc: Linda Pitre
Subject: Details on COW program
Hello to everyone interested at this time. Below are the specifics of the program. Please review and let me know if you are
interested and we will get started ASAP. If you are interested please send me specific contact information, Le. the person
who will sign for them, address etc. Thank you for your interest. -Dan 8-)
Dan -
assist with schools that are absorbing evacuees and need additional recourses to help teach
will be donated by Barbara Bush most likely through the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund. Our COWs
are selling faster than we can produce them creating a backlog for Purple COWs to mid-
October. It is possible however to deliver 8 COWs without the pretty purple exterior
plastic skin on an expedited basis. These skinless COWs have all of the remarkable
functions as the pretty purple COWs and will be replaced by the nicer looking COWs by the
end of the year.
1) The first year cost of a science COW is $3500. This portion will be covered for the 8
.ownership we agree to fix the equipment from damage caused by normal wear and tear and to
provide content and curriculum updates .
. 2) The COW is a stand alone appliance that does not connect to the internet. There are no
other functions for the COW other that help teachers teach science. There are no internet
fees and no problems with connecting to a network of any kind. We've eliminated technology
considerations that are usually a barrier to use.
3) We will rely on your leadership in identifying school districts that are serving the
needs of teachers who are taklng in the largest number of evacuees. It might make sense to
prioritize classrooms where resources are limited, where new teachers are being brought in
to teach, or if textbooks are in short supply.
Best 'wishes,
NEIL

Science Specialist
Houston, TX 77022
Office: 713-696-1307
9/9/2005
Page 2 of2
FAX: 713-696-0736
www.hcde-texas.org
9/9/2005
20234Monkswood Dr.
Katy. Texas 77450
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CHARLOTIE.BURNS@cfisd.net; Kathy.Treibs@fortbend.k12.tx.us; tgreen@springisd.org
Cc: Linda Pitre
interested and we will get started ASAP. If you are interested please send me specific contact information, Le. the person
Dan -
end of the year.
COWs givep by my mother. In order for the schools to keep the COWs in subsequent years they
change depending on market conditions. For this subscription rate and 'because we maintain
ownership we agree to fix the equipment from damage caused by normal wear and tear an~ to
needs of teachers who are taking in the largest number of evacuees. It might make sense to
to teach, or if textbooks are in short supply. .
"Thanks for your consideration. If you would like to actually see a COW I'd be happy to stop
Best wishes,
NEIL

Science Specialist
Houston, TX 77022
Office: 713-696-1307
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FAX:'713-696-0736
dferske@hcde-texas.org
www.hcde-texas.org
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An Evaluation of the Effectiveness ofIgnite! Learning's "Early American History"
Courseware on Social Studies Education
January, 2006
Dr. C. Jayne Brahler

University of Dayton
PURPOSES & SUMMARY
The purposes of this 'study were:
1) to determine if students who use Ignite! Early American History (EAH)

materials demonstrate significantly different gains in their knowledge of
American History compared to control students who do not use theIgnitel
materials, and
2) to seek information from teachers using the Ignite! EAH materials about their
teaching habits and their perceptions of the EAH materials' instructional
effectiveness.
The study found that the percentages of eighth grade students who "met the standard"
pass rate and those who achieved "commended performance" on Texas's statewide social
studies assessment increased by more than double for the Ignite! campuses compared to
their respective campus groups from 2003-04 to 2004-05. Also, a significantly greater
percentage ofIgnite! students achieved "commended performance" (22.05%) in 2005
compared to their respective campus groups (17.00%) (p = 0.014). These assessment
outcomes are consistent with the finding that teachers reported the Ignite! EAH materials
were effective at increasing student engagement and interest in the content, enhancing
student learning, andpreparing students for the state assessment.
All of findings in the current study indicate that Ignite! EAH materials enhanced student
achievement. This study does have several limitations. First and foremost, the data used
in the current study were campus-level data. As such, any effects that Ignite! may have
had on individual student learning or on the learning of certain subgroups of students
could not be determined. Additionally, any potential effects of the different pedagogical
approaches employed by the individual teachers on student learning could not be
determined. As a result, much of the variance in assessment scores between schools may
actually have been within-school variance that could not be partitioned to its respective
sources. Nevertheless, the study did find a statistically significant indication that Ignite!
students achieved "commended performance" scores more often than non-Ignite!
students.
METHODS
The study focused on school districts in Texas and drew on a number of data sources.
I. Test score data from Texas's statewide assessment program, the Texas
Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), for eighth grade social studies
were used to measure the effect on student achievement. In Texas, eighth
graders study American history through Reconstruction, which is the same
period of history covered by Ignite!'s EAH materials.
Data were gathered directly from seven districts, and for other districts from
the Texas Education Association (TEA)'s public website
(http://www.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/aeisL). for a total of20 schools using
Ignite!. Baseline data from the 2003-04 school year were collected and
compared to data for the 2004-05 school year implementation of the Ignite!
EAH materials. Data from each Ignite! school were also compared to data
from their respective comparison groups identified by TEA based on matched
demographic characteristics.
2. Survey responses of teachers' impressions ofIgnite!'s effectiveness and how

often and for what instructional purposes they used the materials were
collected via an online survey. Fourteen middle school teachers from four
different school districts who use the Ignite! EAH materials in their
classrooms completed the survey.
FINDINGS
Analysis ofTAKS social studies score data indicated that the gain in the percentages of
eighth grade students who "met standard" or achieved "commended performance" was
more than double for the Ignite! campuses compared to their respective campus groups
from the 2003-2004 school year to the to 2004-2005 school year. In addition, a
significantly greater percentage ofIgnite! students achieved "commended performance"
in 2005 compared to their respective campus groups (22.05% and 17.00%, respectively;
p = 0.014).
2
Ignite! Increases "Met Standard" Achievement
The average increase in the percentage of students scoring at the "met standard" level in
Social Studies from the 2004 TAKS to the 2005 TAKS was more than double for the
Ignite! schools (2.14%) compared to their respective campus comparison groups (I.05%.L.... ···{ Deleted:;
(see Fig. 1). The "met standard" level is the passing level for the test.
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from the 2003-04 school year to the 2004-05 school year
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TheJ2reyiously Illel1ti()l1edreslllts" are especially.remarkablewhen 0l1e, considers tilat il1""", ,_", -r~D_e_le_ted_:a_bo_ve_' --'
the year prior to using Ignite!, these same campuses showed an average increase in the
percent of eighth grade students who met standard for TAKS in Social Studies from the
2003 TAKS to the 2004 TAKS that was only one-third that shown by their respective
campus comparison groups (1.05% and 3.33%, respectively; see Fig. 2). (The 2003 data
used in this calculation were those provided by the Texas Education Agency specifically
for use with TAKS data from 2004 and later).
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at the "Met Standard" level for Social Studies
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Ignite! Increases "Commended Performance" Achievement
From the 2003-04 school year to the 2004-05 school year, the average increase in the
percentage of students scoring at the "commended performance" level in Social Studies
was also more than double for the Ignite! schools (3.52%) compared to their respective
campus comparison groups (1.43%; see Fig. 3). The "commended performance" score
level is the highest performance level set by the Texas State Board of Education.
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year.
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These increases helped the Ignite! schools raise their "Commended Performance" ratings
compared to their campus comparison groups. In the 2004-05 school year, the average
percentage of students who scored at the "commended performance" level for Social
Studies was 22.05% at the Ignite! schools compared to only 17.00% achieved by their
respective campus comparison groups (see Fig. 4). This difference was statistically
significant (p = 0.014).
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Fig. 4: Average percentage of students who scored at the "Commended Performance"
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Teacher Survey Results
A total of 14 teachers completed an online Ignite! survey between the dates of May OS,
2005 and June 01, 2005 to record their impressions ofIgnite!'s effectiveness and how
often and for what instructional purposes they used the materials. Survey respondents
reported, on average, 9.14 years of teaching experience, 5.29 years at their current school,
4.36 years teaching Early American History, and 5.71 years teaching grade 8.
Survey respondents reported using Ignite! EAH materials an average of 5.43 times per
month. Each session lasted an average of 16.43 minutes.
The teachers reported using more student-centeredpedagogies when using Ignite!

compared to their regular classroom practices. When asked to self-report the
"percentage of the tirrie you describe your teaching approach as student-centered with
Ignite! and the percentage of the time you describe your teaching approach as student-
centered when NOT using Ignite!", the mean responses were 74.29% and 57.14%,
respecti vely.
This fmding is important because much of the current literature considers the student-
centered approach to teaching a "best practice" standard for enhancing student learning.
The percentage of time teachers used student-centered learning was not correlated with
the number of years of teaching experience they had, the number of years they had been
teaching American History, or the number of years they had been teaching grade eight.
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The survey also documented that teachers found the Ignite! EAH materials to be effective
infacilitating student learning. Using a scale of 1-4 (4 Very effective; 3 Effective; 2
Mostly ineffective; I Not at all effective), survey respondents provided their opinions on
the effectiveness of the Ignite! materials to enhance student learning (mean score 3.08),
to increase student engagement and interest in the content (mean score 3.08), and to
prepare students for the TAKS (mean score 3.00) (see Fig. 5).
Teacher Opinions About Ignite! Materials·
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Fig. 5: On average, the Ignite! teachers who were surveyed considered the EAR modules
to be effective in enhancing student learning, increasing student engagement, and in
preparing students for the TAKS exams.
8
In reporting their overall satisfaction with the Ignite! EAH materials, eight teachers
indicated that they were "very satisfied," five said they were "satisfied," and one gave a
rating of "dissatisfied." (See Fig. 6). The I teacher who reported being dissatisfied with
the Ignite! EAH materials also indicated her/his use of each unit was "none" and the
num?er of computers available to her/his students was "zero".
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Fig. 6: Thirteen of the fourteen Ignite! teachers who were surveyed reported they were
either very satisfied or satisfied with the Ignite! EAH materials.
The survey also solicited open-ended responses from the teachers. Overall, the teachers
indicated that both they and their students were satisfied with the Ignite! EAH materials
and felt they were effective in improving student learning. Below are several specific
examples of survey prompts followed by a sample of representative teacher responses.
Survey prompt: Explain how Ignite! enhanced student learning.

Teacher responses:
• "It was very helpful in offering information meeting the 7 intelligences"
• "It enhances student learning because the student remembers the jingles. Even
today when we were reviewing I sang the Henry David Thoreau song, someone
else sang manifest destiny, etc."
• "The students enjoy reading, discussing, viewing, and singing along with the
media. They remember information because of the repetition."
• "They relate to it so easily. It makes learning a more interesting experience for
them"
• "It was student-centered... students took control of their learning"
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Survey prompt: Explain how Ignite! helpedprepare the studentsfor TAKS.
Teacher responses:
• "Students would get the information in a different way."
• "Gave them another means of studying for the TAKS----97% passed in our
school!! !"
• "It was an integral part of my lesson plans. I believe it helped my students grasp
certain aspects of history that may have otherwise eluded them."
• "It was easier for the students to comprehend early American history."
Survey prompt: What did your students think about Ignite! Early American History? .
Teacher responses:
• "LOVED IT! They would walk in the room and ask if we were going to the
computer lab. I did all my after-school tutoring in the computer lab."
• "It was exciting and fun. These were some of the reactions that I got from most of
the students. The music and graphics were always commented upon by the
students."
• "They enjoyed it, but only for about 30 min. a session."
• "They loved it! Some were singing the songs on the program, while others
remembered the games and activities"
DISCUSSION
It appears that the Ignite! EAR materials are having favorable effects on student learning
of social studies. The two distinctly different forms of evidence that support this
statement are:
1. student achievement was enhanced after using the Ignite! EAR materials
2. campuses that used the Ignite! EAR materials outperformed their respective
campus control groups
It is important to realize the limitations of the current study when trying to interpret the
results or when trying to generalize the current fmdings. The main limitation of the
current study is that the data were campus-level data. As such, it was not possible to
determine the effects of the Ignite! EAR modules on individual students or to determine
the impact of individual teachers on indices of student learning. Determinations of any
. effects that Ignite! may have had on individual student learning, on the learning of certain
subgroups of students, or the potential effects of different teaching approaches on student
learning could not be made. It is possible that much of the between-school variance in
TAKS scores may actuallyhave been within-school variance that could be statistically
controlled via using student- and teacher-level data, which would allow the variance to be
partitioned to its respective sources.
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CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDAnONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH
Although only campus-level data were available, all of the findings in the current study
indicate that Ignite! EAH materials enhanced student achievement.
Based on the current findings, recommendations for future research include replicating
the current study with the following improved controls:
1. Recruit a group of classrooms to participate in a controlled study whereby the

manner in which the Ignite! materials are used is specifically prescribed.
2. Randomly assign classrooms to experimental or control groups.
3. Improve data collection concerning how the Ignite! materials are used by students
and teachers in all Ignite! classrooms so the effect of teaching style can be
investigated.
4. Improve data collection concerning which students are using the Ignite! materials
to determine if the materials are more effective for a certain subset of students.
5. Improve data collection concerning how long the Ignite! materials are being used
by students and teachers per each login instance.
6. Disaggregate TAKS data by individual classroom.
For any questions concerning this research, please contact:
Dr. C Jayne Brahler

University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton,OH 45469-1210
1-937-416-6354
brahler@udayton.edu
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The Social Studies e.o.W. includes:

~ Basic C.O. W. and Curriculum Orientation
Year 1: $3,500
The Science e.o.w. includes:

~ Life Science
~ Physical Science
~ Reality Inc.
Year 1: $3,800
30 Social Studies e.o. W.s @ $3,045 each $91,350

30 Science e.o.w.s @ $3,306 each $99,180
Total $190,530
Please Remit PO to:
Ignite, Inc.
Austin, TX 78759
FAX 281-492-7249
Phone 713-454-3727

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Katy Independent SCho?1 District
MEMORANDUM
10: Dr. Merrell
Bill Moore
Bonnie Holland
Fred Shafer
FROM: Christopher Smith Cf3

Susan White~
Gerry Tupaz ).%0'
SUBJECT: Emergency Impact Aid (Hurricanes Katrina/Rita}
DATE: March 29, 2006
The Quarter 1 Emergency Impact Aid (Hurricanes Katrina/Rita) entitlement was -

posted on the TEA website yesterday. Guidance on the specific amount per
student (regular education, special education and private nonprofit school
students) was not officially posted until after work hours yesterday afternoon. As
it looks right now, KISD will receive for Quarter 1, a total of $806,438.00. Each
regular education and private school student is allotted $750.00 and each special
education student $937.50. Approximately $12,000 from our total entitlement will
be allocated to the private nonprofit schools in our district that served displaced
students. This breaks down to $763,500 for reqular education students, $30,938
for Special Education Students and $12,000 for local private schools.
Additionally, we will be submitting another count for the KISD displaced students
we still have enrolled as of April 7. (It is due to TEA by April 15.)
We met this morning to discuss the various particulars concerning Part II of the
application (which is due to TEA - April 7th). We must file this second part or We
will not receive a NOGA. It is our understanding at this time, adjustments to the
per student amount may be made to the remaining 3 quarter entitlements,
therefore making it difficult to estimate how much we will receive for those
quarters.
We must have a plan for spending the current entitlement of $806,438 as well as
the anticipated entitlements for the three additional quarters by April 5th.
Essentially, the $763,500 in regular education does not have specific spending
requirements and could reimburse expenses incurred for basic services
provided, at least in part, to displaced students. (page 10 of the FAQ explains
this in detail). The attached table represents an initial draft of the estimated
entitlements and proposed expenditures:
Please let us know if you have any questions or need additional clarification on
the amounts or specifics. This is certainly a sizable amount of funds that can be
used to help meet the needs of many of our students. We look forward to being
able to be a part of the discussions on just how we will most effectively use these
funds. We will keep you posted on any new information that may come down the
pike from TEA.
As mentioned above, we must make final decisions of a plan by Wednesday,

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April 5 , in order to meet the application deadline requirements. Would you like
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to schedule a meeting prior to April 5 in order to discuss the plan?
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
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Emergency Impact Aid
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Estimated Estimated Estimated

Total Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
$ 2,713,500
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Regular Ed Enlillement $ $ 700,000 $ 650,000 $ 600,000
Special Ed Entitlement $ 90,938 $ 30,938 $ 25.000 $ 20,000 $ 15,000 <,
Total Estimated Entitlement $ 2,804,438 $ 794,438 $ 725,000 $ 670,000 $ 615,000
2% Indirect Costs 56,089 $ 15,889 14,500.00 13,400.00 12,300.00
Regular Education Proposed Expenditures
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Transportation Expenses 26,468/'
(1,018 regular ed students @ $26/student)
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1/2 Teacher per campus

(43 campuses @ $40,500 1/2 teaching unit)
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(20 elementary campuses @ $5,000)
Portable Buildings 880,000

500 students (2006-2007) at 22/per classroom
11 portables 1 2 classrooms = 484 students
Total Regular Education Proposed Expenditures $ 3,031,832

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Special Education Proposed Expenditures $ 89,119
Grand Total Proposed Expenditures $ 3,120,951 1-- ~2

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Front Row from left to right: Justin Lewis - MCJH Science Teacher, Angela Moss - MC.IH
Science Dept. Chair, Rebecca Stucky - MCJH Science Teacher, Mary Grace Hearnsberger-
MCJH Science Teacher, "The Purple COW," Val Loving - MCJH Science Teacher, Marvin Bell-
MCJH Science Teacher
Back Row from left to right: Tom Deliganis - Vice President of Sales and Results, Ignite!
Learning, Amanda Phillips - Account Manager (and former KISD Teacher) - Ignite! Learning,
Rick Hull- Principal MCJH, Brett Schriewer - Science Curriculum Specialist, Brandon Muller-
MCJH Science Teacher
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Schriewer, Brett

Sent: Wednesday, October OS, 2005 10:46 AM
To: Moss, Angela; Hull, Richard (Rick); Helbach, Linda; Fleming, Wanda; King, Marcie N.
Cc: Brown, Darrell; Clark, Elizabeth A; Menius, Linda; Merrell, Leonard
Subject: Purple COW Donation From Barbara Bush
I wanted to let you know that I have spoken with Amanda Phillips from Ignite Learning this morning and have
finalized the delivery of the donated Purple COW to MClli for tomorrow (l0/6/05) afternoon at 2:30. The COW
(Curriculum On Wheels), is a program designed to let you deliver lessons in the same way professional presenters
do. It includes a computer, projector, and speakers and comes pre-loaded with all ofIgnite!'s Science course. You
just plug it in and start teaching! The COW's mobile cart also makes it easy to move within the classroom or to
share it with fellow teachers. The Purple COW was made available to Katy ISD through a gracious donation by
former first lady Barbara Bush via the Bush Clinton Katrina Relief fund. At this time, Mrs. Barbara Bush and Mr.
Neil Bush will not be able to be present for the delivery, but Mr. Bush should be able to come at a later time to
help in a formal training and for photo opportunities. You can look at the Purple COW by going to
www.ignitelearning.com . If you have any questions, please let me know.
Brett
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Katy ISD - ESC Room 2070E
Phone - 281-237-7056
10/5/2005
Implementation Plan of COW
at
Mayde Creek Junior High
October, 2005
The teachers that will be utilizing the COW in their classrooms are as
follows: Marvin Bell, Mary Grace Hearnsberger, Justin Lewis, Erica
Whitney, Angela Moss, Natalie Strban, Rebecca Stucky, Val Loving,
Julie Mahan and Brandon Muller.
These teachers will be using the COW to supplement their current

science curriculum as mandated by Katy ISO and TEA at the junior
high school level.
The COW will be scheduled for use in the classrooms according to

the calendar established by our campus Instructional Technologist
through Outlook. Teachers will be able to contact the campus IT to
schedule a time they want to use the COW.. This calendar will also
be placed in a public folder so that theymay view it to see the
availability of the COW.
The results we hope to achieve in our classes is to better prepare our

diverse population of students for the science TAKS test, by
implementing the COW with its various science topics and means of
delivery. The COW is equipped to help students at many different
levels from the ESOL population to the gifted and talented.
COWCARE
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
COWID#:- - - - -
This agreement between (school name) and Ignite! Inc. relates

to the use ofIgnite!'s classroom "Curriculum On Wheels", otherwise known as the
COW. The COW consists of comprehensive curricular materials that cover standards
aligned subject matter in different ways capitalizing on extensive research that indicates that
students learn best through multiple stimuli and through relating personally to material.
Each Ignite! COWcomes with a built-in projector, speakers, rollers for mobility, and a binder
full of complementary materials. The COW is designed to be used on a regular basis by
classroom teachers. If the COW is used as prescribed, Ignite! will guarantee classroom success
and will refund the fee if not fully satisfied.
Commitments of the Parties
Ignite! So long as School has licensed this COW, then Ignite! will support School's efforts to optimize
usage as follows:
• Ignite! will provide updates to the content and software as they become commercially available,
• Ignite! will provide classroom materials that programmatically prescribes systematic usage,
• Ignite! will provide initial training as required and ongoing telephone support during working hours, and
• Ignite! will ship new COW components as required to keep the COW functioning.
School The principal in charge of leading School will encourage and support the use of this COW with
enthusiasm and the teachers who are the primary caretakers of the COWwill promise to nurture, to milk, and
to otherwise optimize the use of this COW in their classroom(s). Prior to agreeing to ship the COW Ignite!
will pre-qualify School as a viable home by assessing the commitment to optimize the use of the COW. On
a separate piece of paper please describe the Implementation Plan including the name(s) of the teacher(s) that
will use the COW, the specific subject(s) being taught, the anticipated schedule for use, the curriculum
integration plan, and the results you hope to achieve.
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Ignite! Science: Enabling Success For Teachers And Students
With its full suite of science courseware for middle school, Ignite! offers a multimedia-rich,
online learning environment that provides full coverage of science curriculum. The courses are
carefully designed to support the best practices of middle' school science instruction, taking into
account the developmental characteristics of early adolescence, the great variety of students'
learning styles and interests, and teachers' needs for an effective and engaging instructional tool.
Ignite!'s science courses include Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Because
states often differ in the content required by their standards, Ignite!'s course materials are easily
tailored to meet specific state curriculum needs, including integrated and spiral approaches.
This summary discusses the following elements ofIgnite!'s instructional approach:

• Multimedia for a Sound Science Pedagogy - teaching students in the ways they learn best
• The Effects of Science on Society - linking classroom content to the larger world
• Learning By Doing - using inquiry-based experiments to develop scientific skills
• Expectation Failures - creating powerful teaching moments from students' own
explanations
• Flexible Implementations - supporting the practical demands of the classroom
• Comprehensive, Research-Based Instruction - providing quantity and quality
The nature of science content makes a multimedia approach superior to traditional print-based
instructional materials. Ignite!'s narrated animations graphically demonstrate a variety of sys-
tems and phenomena, such as why seasons occur and what causes the phases of the moon.
Interactive environments that allow students to explore hidden worlds - from the cellular level
to the Earth's interior dynamics - give concrete meaning to ideas that would otherwise remain
vague and abstract. Videos of natural events and new technologies that students never see in
their daily lives help to bring the world into the classroom. The combination of visual, aural,
and interactive materials helps students learn concepts faster and more completely than tradi-
tional print-based instructional materials.
Ignite!'s multimedia courseware also allows teachers to account for diverse learning styles.
Concepts are conveyed through song, poetry, video, animation, interactive diagrams, and many
other formats. Then, because each concept is presented through multiple media pieces, each
emphasizing a different combination of learning styles, Ignite!'s courseware allows students to
find the media piece (or pieces) that speak to how they learn best. Multimedia caters to diverse
learning styles much more effectively than traditional print-based instructional materials.
© 2005, Ignite!, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Page 1

The effects of science on society cannot be overestimated. Yet middle school students often
struggle to connect scientific achievements and principles to their daily lives. Presenting science
content in terms of the personal and social concerns of teenagers can both increase motivation
and enhance learning. Ignite!'s science curriculum does exactly that.
Ignite! Science presents past and current technologies as applications of science designed to
meet human needs. This approach helps students discover how scientific progress changes the
world in which we live. Evaluating both the positive and negative impacts of scientific progress
prompts students to think critically about scientific issues. Similarly, showing how people have
different, often conflicting priorities and opinions places science firmly in a social context.
Students learn that solutions must be scientifically valid, meet society's priorities, and strike an
appropriate balance between risk and reward.
Learning by doing is generally the most effective educational approach, particularly in science,
and Ignite! integrates online inquiry-based experiments for students to apply their knowledge
and develop their scientific skills. Whether using a food web to explain how an ecosystem has
changed, or searching scenes from the latest action movie for violations of Newton's laws of .
motion, students evaluate information from many different sources to draw conclusions and
defend their findings. By conducting observations, performing simulations, or applying scientif-
ic concepts to develop a new technology, students are able to develop proper inquiry techniques
such as collecting evidence, interpreting findings, developing cause-effect explanations, weigh-
ing positive and negative consequences, making predictions, and communicating results.
All science teachers know that by middle school, students have developed their own explana-
tions about nature and how the world works - but many of these explanations are wrong. Ignite!
views these misconceptions not as a weakness for students to be ashamed of, but as a powerful
opportunity for learning. Cognitive scientists have shown that when a person's expectation of
what will happen next is not supported by what actually happens, their curiosity is sparked and
they are particularly receptive to new information.
These "expectation failures" present a powerful teaching moment. People are surprised to real-
ize thatthey don't know as much as they thought they did, and they are eager to correct their
mistakes. Ignite! confronts students' misconceptions about topics such as how natural selection
works and what causes things to float. With the integration of expectation failures into media
pieces and inquiry-based experiments, student assumptions are challenged and misconceptions
are corrected.

Ignite!'s science courseware is designed to meet the practical demands of the classroom.
Depending on their particular needs, teachers have the flexibility to use the courses for whole
class instruction, group activities, individual learning, or a combination of these methods. With
whole class instruction, teachers use the broadcast capabilities of multimedia to engage all stu-
dents and create multiple teaching moments. Group activities are used to foster project and col-
laboration skills, while individual learning allows students to proceed at the pace that best meets
their unique needs.
Going well beyond multimedia, Ignite!'s science courseware also incorporates many other fea-
tures designed to improve - and document - student comprehension and retention. Teachers
have the flexibility to assign inquiry-based experiments that allow students to apply their knowl-
edge and develop their scientific skills. Ignite!'s courses also provide built-in assessments that
test both simple recall and more advanced thinking skills such as interpreting findings, develop-
ing cause-effect explanations, weighing positive and negative consequences, and making predic-
tions. The flexible implementation options, both in how teachers use the courses and the indi-
vidual components presented to students, allow each teacher to employ Ignite!'s courses in the
ways that makes sense for their classrooms.
Science can be a difficult field for students to master. Schools operate under strict accountability
requirements that sometimes force teachers to emphasize covering all required material over
ensuring that all students master the content. Many educational publishers reflect this shift,
focusing on covering all of the standards but forgetting the unique characteristics and needs of
the students. Ignite! Science takes a different approach.
Each Ignite! Science course contains hundreds of media pieces and assessments. The treatment
of both content knowledge and science skills is based on how middle school students learn best.
Ignite! Science provides thorough coverage of standards, while also tailoring the material to the
developmental needs and interests of middle school students and the variety of learning styles
they possess. As a result of using the Ignite! system, students care more, understand more, and
learn more.

A Purple COW is donated to MCJH
because of their large number of Hurricane Katrina evacuee students and because of their
high S.E. S. numbers. The "Purple COW" is a computer, projector, and speakers housed
the COW are hundreds ofshort science videos, activities and demonstrations that are
aligned to the Katy ISD Curriculum and will serve all 6 th, t h and 8th grade students at
MCJH. At this time, MCJH has a "naked COW" but will be receiving a purple one in a
few weeks. It is naked, has no purple cover, because of the huge demand for the product
and the 2 to 3 month delay in delivery that would have occurred if we had waited for the
cover.
needs for an effective and engaging instructional tool. Ignite!'s science courses include
A new feature that is on MCJH's "Purple COW" is Reality Inc. There are 12 incredible
punnett squares.
Orientation training has been setup at MCJH for Monday, October 24th • On that day,
teachers will learn about the full intricacies of the "Purple COW." At that training, Neil
Bush, son of Barbara Bush, brother to President Bush and owner/CEO of Ignite!
demonstration of the "Purple COW," youcan contact Brett Schriewer at the ESC at 281-
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From: Amanda Phillips [aphillips@ignitelearning.com]

Sent: Friday, September 30, 20059:48 AM
Subject: RE: Purple Cow Donation
Attachments: Cow Care Agreement.pdf
Brett,
Thank you for researching those numbers. I am sending you an approximation of the COW Care
Agreement that the Science teachers and administrators will sign and to which they will attach their
implementation plan. The COW Care Agreement will be specifically altered for Mayde Creek Jr. High,
and we will give that to them when we deliver the Science COW. Even though it says that we will not ship
the COW until we receive the implementation plan, we are giving the teachers a 2 week grace period to
develop the plan and turn it in to Ignite! Learning.
I have blocked off Thursday afternoon for possibly delivering the COW; I am available from 1-4 pm. I
would love to be able to briefly meet with an administrator and the Science Department Chair during my
visit so I can explain how to use the COW and so that we can set up an Orientation time.
Thank you,
Amanda Phillips
Account Manager
Ignite! Learning
20234 Monkswood Drive
Katy, TX 77450
Fax: 281-492-7249
.Cell: 713-454-3727
From: Schriewer, Brett [mailto:brettschriewer@KATYISD.ORG]

Sent: Friday, September 30,20058:39 AM
To: Amanda Phillips
Subject: Purple Cow Donation
Importance: High
Amanda,
I have checked with the department who is in charge of registering and tracking evacuee students and at this time Mayde
Creek Junior.High is still way in the lead with 49 Hurricane Katrina students. The next highest school has around 35. They
are also in the process of registering Hurricane Rita evacuees entering the district:
Can you possible fax or email me a copy of the implementation plan so that I can go over it with MCJH today when I meet
with them. Thanks
Brett .
rfl"ett 9<,. 8c/z."iewe"
9/30/2005
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Katy ISD ~ ESC Room 2070E .
Phone - 281-237-7056
9/30/2005
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CHARLOTTE.BURNS@cfisd.net; Kathy.Treibs@fortbend.k12.tx.us; tgreen@springisd.org
Cc: Linda Pitre
Hello to everyone interested at this time. Beloware the specifics of the program. Please review and let me know if you are
interested and we will get started ASAP. If you are interested please send me specific contact information, i.e. the person
who will sign for them, address etc. Thank you for your interest. -Dan 8-) .
Dan -
Since our conversation yesterday I"ve got more specific information about our offer to
will be donated by-Barbara Bush most likely through the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund. Our COWs
end of the year.
ownership we agree to fix the equipment from damage caused by normal wear and tear and to
Best wishes,
NEIL

Science Specialist
Houston, TX 77022
Office: 713-696-1307
9/12/2005
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FAX: 713-696-0736
www.hcde-texas.org
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To: Dan Felske
Cc: Linda Pitre
Subject: Help for Needy Middle Schools
Hello to all,
I am assisting Neil Bush, son of Barbara Bush, and others that have offered to place a number of COWs (Curriculum On
Wheels) http://www.ignitelearning.comlindex.shtml in area Katrina serving middle schools as charitable gifts: Given the effort
to establish placement for the kids from Louisiana and Mississippi we assume there is a need for teaching tools that enhance
the learning environment and help teachers communicate standards aligned materials in a cool and comprehensive way.
Many classrooms have insufficient numbers of textbooks and perhaps certified teachers. We have social studies COWs and
Science COWs that have curriculum that aligns 100% comprehensively with Texas standards and, in the case of science,
with national standards.
I am wondering how many of you are assisting Katrina middle school students and may be interested in participating? We
are still working out details but I just want to identify interested districts. Thank you. -Dan 8-)
DanielD. Felske, Ed.D.

Science Specialist
Houston, TX 77022
Office: 713-696-1307
FAX: 713-696-0736
www.hcde-texas.org
9/12/2005
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Schrlewer, Brett

To: mhumphr1@houstohisd.org; Schriewer, Brett; mshenker@houstonisd.org; LJOHNS08@houstonisd.org;
CHARLOTTE.BURNS@cfisd.net; Kathy.Treibs@fortbend.k12.tx.us; tgreen@springisd.org
Cc: Linda Pitre
interested and we will get started ASAP. If you are interested please send me specific contact information, i.e. the person
Dan -
these addltional students. Specifically we have 8 Science COWs to place in classrooms that
are selling faster than we can produce them creating a
backlog for Purple COWs to mid-
October. It is possible however to deliver 8 COWs without the pretty purpla exterior
end of the year.
1) The first year cost of a science COW is $3500. This portion wlll be covered for the 8
ownership we agree to fix the equipment from damage caused by normal wear and tear an~ to
by Monday to give a demon~tration. Let me know.
S-est wishes,
NEIL

Science Specialist
Houston, TX 77022
Office: 713-696-1307
9/9/2005
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FAX: 713-696-0736
• dfelske@hcde-texas.org
www.hcde-texas.org
9/9/2005
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Schriewer, Brett

Sent: Monday, August 14, 20069:12 AM
To: 'aphillips@ignitelearning.com'; Brown, Rodra, S; Brown, Sheri; Clare, David; Gilbride, Shauna;
Hicks, Kathryn; Holloway, Karen; Mask, Arlene; Moss, Angela; Riley, Christina; Rodgers, Vicky
Cc: DL_Jr. High Principals; Helbach, Linda; Menius, Linda
Subject: Purple COW Training Schedule
Importance: High
DC's,
I have finally have a set schedule for the district Purple COW trainings. They are as follows:
August 16th, 2006 at WMJH from 3:00 to 4:00 in room 801/803 (If possible MPJH, MMJH, and WMJH)
August 22 nd , 2006 at CRJH from 3:00 to 4:00 in Room 138 (If possible BDJH, BJH, and CRJH)
August 23 rd , 2006 at MR..IH from 3:00 to 4:00 in the LGI (If possible KJH, MDJH, and MRJH)
I know that I have heard from some of you that certain dates are not feasible, but generally if we can follow the
schedule above to eliminate 90 people in one session and 2 in another, that would be great. You are welcome to
attend any session if you can't make another. After these 3 are completed, I will see about setting up a make up
for those unable to attend one of these. Thanks for your time and cooperation.
Brett
~'tett 9(. cJcn.'ti.ewe't

Phone 281-237-7056 FAX 281-644-1807
8/15/2006
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From: Holloway, Karen

Sent: Thursday, August 10, 20062:41 PM
Subject: RE: Purple COW Training
The two days that very few can make it are the 17th and the 21 st . The other days some can and some can't.
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Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 8:12 AM
To: Holloway, Karen
The district is requiring the training due to the expense incurred.
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Phone 281-237-7056 FAX 281-644-1807
From: Holloway, Karen

Since July is history, which month are you actually referring to?
Brett, these are really easy to use and we have already spent some time going over the lessons and looking at
the media presentations. Is training really necessary?

Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 20063:22 PM
To: DL~Jr. High Principals; DL_Jr_High_ITF; Riley, Christina; Gilbride, Shauna; Rodgers, Vicky; Hicks, Kathryn;
Subject: Purple COW Training
Importance: High
I just spoke with Amanda from Ignite Learning regarding the Purple COW training sessions and possible dates. At
this time, she has the followinq dates available:
July 16, 17, 21,22,23, or 24
Each session will be about an hour long. She would like to conduct these trainings in cluster groups in order to
ensure everyone is trained in a timely manner. My recommendation would be:
• IVIRJH, MDJH, KJH, and anyone from MC,IH that needs a refresher - Conduct the training at either MRJH
or MDJH since they are central to this cluster.
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• BDJH, BJH and CRJH - Conduct the training at CRJH since they are central to this cluster.
• MPJH, MMJH, and WMJH - Conduct the training at MPJH since they are central to this cluster.
Please let me know you thoughts and a possible date for your cluster BY THE END OF THE DAY Thursday.
August 10th •
In order to ensure this product is used appropriately and effectively it is essential that EVERY teacher as well as
the ITF attends the training. Thanks for your time.
Brett
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Phone 281-237-7056 FAX 281-644-1807
8/10/2006
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Schriewer, Brett
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From: Starcke, Leslie
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 7:49 AM
Leslie Starcke, ITF at Beck Jr. High is unavailable August 16 & 17 from 2:30 on -I am conducting district new
teacher training on both of these days.
However, I have attended the Soc. St. Purple COW training. Just let us know what date you choose for BJH.
Thanks!
Leslie Starcke

To: Schriewer, Brett; DL_Jr. High Principals; DL_Jr_High_TTF; Riley, Christina; Gilbride, Shauna; Rodgers, Vicky;
Hicks, Kathryn; Moss, Angela; Mask, Arlene; Brown,' Sheri; Clare, David; Holloway, Karen
Sorry, I meant August. Thanks for catching that Patty.

Brett
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Katylndependent School District
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To: DL_Jr. High Principals; DL_Jr_High_TTF; Riley, Christina; Gilbride, Shauna; Rodgers, Vicky; Hicks, Kathryn;
Moss, Angela; Mask, Arlene; Brown, Sheri; Clare, David: Holloway, Karen
Subject: Purple COWTraining
Importance: High
this time, she has the following dates available: ~
August 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, or 24
• MRJH, MDJH, K,IH, and anyone from MCJH that needs a refresher - Conduct the training at either MRJH
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P~ge 2 of2
Please let me know you thoughts and a possible date for your cluster BY THE END OF THE DAY Thursday,
August 10th •
Brett
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Katy Independent School District .
Phone 281-237-7056 FAX 281-644-1807
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Schriewer, Brett .
From: Brown,Sheri
The 16th or 17th would be great for MMJH.
Sheri Brown

To: Schriewer, Brett; DL_Jr. High Principals; DL_Jr_High_ITF; Riley, Christina; Gilbride, Shauna; Rodgers, Vicky; n
Hicks, Kathryn; Moss, Angela; Mask, Arlene; Brown, Sheri; Clare, David; Holloway, Karen rcA
Cc: Helbach, Linda; Bryan, Andrea (Annie); Bailey, Loreen /1 "'2 ~
Subject: RE: Purple COW Training , 1 \{-
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Sorry, I meant August. Thanks for catching that Patty.
Brett
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Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 20063:22 PM
To: DL_Jr. High Principals; DL_Jr_High_ITF; Riley, Christina; Gilbride, Shauna; Rodgers, Vicky; Hicks, Kathryn;
Moss, Angela; l"1ask, Arlene; Brown, Sheri; Clare, David; Holloway, Karen
Subject: Purple COW Training
Importance: High
this time, she has the following dates available:
August 16, 17,21,22,23,or24
• MRJH, MDJH, KJH, and anyone from MC.IH that needs a refresher - Conduct the training at either IVIRJH
8110/2006
Page 2 of2
Please let me know you thoughts and a possible date for your cluster BY THE END OF THE DAY Thursday,
August 10th.
Brett
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Phone 281-237-7056 FAX 281-644-1807
8110/2006
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Schriewer, Brett
From: Meyer, Stephanie

Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 11:10 AM
Cc: Weaver, Donna
The LGI is reserved for Purple Cow stuff 08/23/2006 from 3-4:30. Let me know if you need anything
else.
Donna, we do need a "cow" in the LGI that day for training purposes. Thanks a bunch for all you do for
our campus.
Stephanie Meyer
MRJH, Principal's Secretary
8/14/2006
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Taylor; Kris
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 6:48 PM
To: Taylor, Kris
Subject: RE: Ignite! Learning TPIA
The one that was donated to MCJH for science has no paperwork here in the curriculum
department. The donation forms were completed by the campus according to Brett. The cow
arrived in November or early December. (FYI, MCJH was selected to receive this cow because
it had the highest percentage of students from Rita & Katrina.)
On the cow donated by ARAMCO to MDJH for social studies, I haven't gotten information back
from Sally Farr on that one. She is in Austin and I hope to get word from her
tonight. I would imagine the paperwork originated at the campus level for this donation.
That would have come in January or February.
Linda Helbach
281-396-7651
From: Taylor, Kris
To: Helbach, Linda
Cc: Stephenson, Regina M.
Subject: RE: Ignite! Learning TPIA
Check to see if there is any kind of a current contract (for purposes of this request, we
don't need to worry ab9ut future agreements). If not, the only document we need is the
formal donation from the purchasing department.
Regina: Can you locate the paperwork on the Curriculum on Wheels donation from IGNITE?
Linda: Can you tell Regina approximately when the district received it to make it a
little easier to locate?
Thanks to you both!
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 7:35 PM
To: Taylor, Kris
Subject: FW: Ignite! Learning TPIA
Importance: High
Kris, I am going to double check with Sally Farr and Brett Schriewer about this, but it is
my understanding that we have these by donation and the only thing we will need to do if
we wish to continue use of them is to pay the yearly subscription fee of $1000 per year.
The campuses are so crazy about these, I believe that they plan to pay for that
themselves. We have not budgeted any money from our department to pay for those existing
purple cows at all. We have, however, requested a special project to purchase more of
them since they are so incredible. Since special projects are still being considered, we
don't know if those will be awarded or not.
Once I talk to Sally and Brett, I'll get back to you with a more definitive answer.
Linda Helbach
281-396-7651

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July 30, 2007

Mr. Daniel C. Roth

Re: Public Information Request 070740013

Dear Mr. Roth;

If I can assist you further, please let me know.

TO: Mr. Daniel C. Roth

FROM: Christina Crockett, Public Records Manager

SUBJECT: PIA 070740013

DATE: July 30, 2007

The fee for preparation of the referenced materials is:

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CHECKS FROM: 09/01/1999 TO: 07/17/2007

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