The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, October 12, 1998, in the Board Room of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Instructional Support Center, 10300 Jones Road, Houston, Texas at 6:00 p.m.
The items on this agenda do not necessarily have to be handled in the order listed on this notice.
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this notice, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq. of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the Board at that date, hour and place given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071-551-084, inclusive, of the Open Meetings Act.
The presiding officer will present the following agenda:
Call to Order
Vision Statement
The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will be an exemplary educational community, dedicated to the highest standards of quality at all levels and in all areas of endeavor.
All students, parents, community members, and district employees, respecting and valuing each other, will be committed to providing all students with an education which enables them to live successfully in an ever-changing society.
Mission Statement
The District will provide the environment and learning opportunities for all students so that, as graduates, they will possess the qualities which will enable them to live meaningfully and successfully in society and in the workplace. The graduate will be: an effective communicator; a competent problem-solver; a self-directed learner; a responsible citizen; and a quality producer. This is the portrait of the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD graduate.
| Special Recognitions/Acknowledgements/Announcements | |
| Rick Berry Page 7 | |
| 4. | The Board will recognize the following elected officials: Harris County Commissioner Steve Radack; State Representatives Gary Elkins, Paul Hilbert, and Ken Yarbrough; and Senator Jon Lindsay. (Monday) |
| Susan Cory Page 9 | |
| 5. | The Board will recognize Toshiba International Foundation for its grant for calculator-based probeware for use in junior high science classes. (Monday) |
| Pam Scott Page 11 | |
| 6. | The Board will recognize Compaq Computer Corporation, represented by Hans W. Gutsch, for their continued partnership of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD by funding a $50,000 grant in support of district safety and security programs. (Monday) |
| Bonnie Northcutt, Jane Humphreys Page 13 | |
| 7. | The Board will recognize the Cy-Fair Council for the Social Studies, Pam Wells and Pat Braunagel for receiving awards from the Texas Council for the Social Studies. (Monday) |
| Rick Berry Page 15 | |
| 8. | The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Monday) |
| Board Comments | |
| Board Members Page 17 | |
| 9. | Any Board member may make a comment during this portion of the agenda, without prior posting being required. Comment items may not pertain to the character of any student, staff or Board member and may not be discussed or deliberated upon at this meeting. |
| Citizen Participation | |
| Bill Carpenter Page 19 | |
| 10. | Patrons who have duly registered per policy BED (Local) may address the Board regarding matters of concern/interest to the district, other than the character of any student, staff or Board member. The Board may not act upon any matter that is not listed under the Action Item portion of the agenda. The Board will continue with the remaining agenda after the registered patrons have had an opportunity to speak. (Monday) |
| Reports | |
| Sheri Franklin, Deanna Swenke Page 21 | |
| 11. | The administration will report on the Off-Campus Physical Education Program. (Thursday) |
| 12. | The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board: Page 23, 27, 29, 35 |
| a.
b. c. d. |
The administration will report on all annual
collection and adjustments for the 1997 tax year.
The administration will report on enrollment projections through the 2003-04 school year. The administration will report on the Instructional Facilities Allotment for the 1998-99 school year. The administration will report on legislative, State Board of Education, and Texas School Alliance activities. |
| Public Hearing | |
| Deanna Swenke Page 37 | |
| 13. | A public hearing will be held on October 12, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the 1998 accountability ratings for the district and each campus. (Monday) |
| Action Items | |
| Proposed Consensus Items | |
|---|---|
| Judy Kahla Page 39 | |
| 14. | The Board will be requested to approve the list of supervisory and administrative personnel who are certified to appraise teachers during 1998-99. |
| George Hobson Page 45 | |
| 15. | The Board will consider approving annual contracts
for the recommended vendors as follows:
#98-08-4387 Proprietary tractor parts, John Deere |
| George Hobson Page 47 | |
| 16. | The Board will consider approving bids for the
recommended vendors as follows:
#98-08-4370 Notebook Microcomputers and Peripherals #98-08-4391 Laboratory equipment #98-09-4398 Chillers for Lieder Elementary and Yeager Elementary #98-09-4400R Scoreboards |
| George Hobson, Eyvone Stricklin Page 59 | |
| 17. | The Board will consider approving the following
Food Service Bids:
#98-06-4306 Frozen Cookie Dough #98-06-4304 Spices |
| Bill Carpenter Page 73 | |
| 18. | The Board will consider approving on second
reading policies CCA (Local), CFD (Local), and FDB (Local).
CCA (Local) Local Revenue Sources: Bond Issue CFD (Local) Accounting Activity Funds Management FDB (Local) Admissions and Attendance: Intradistrict Transfers |
| Deanna Swenke Page 85 | |
| 19. | The Board will consider approving the 1998-99 Campus Improvement Plans, including each school's AEIS targets. |
| Deanna Swenke Page 93 | |
| 20. | The Board will consider approving the membership of the 1998-99 District Textbook Committee. |
| Deanna Swenke Page 95 | |
| 21. | The Board will consider approving the 1998-99 Alternative Campus Proposal Application for the Alternative Learning Center and Windfern High School |
| LaVelle Shelton, Danielle Lutz Page 105 | |
| 22. | The Board will consider approving the District's submission of an application, which includes multiple campuses, for Improving Teaching and Learning: The Texas Title I Demonstration Program Grant. |
| Proposed Non-Consensus Items | |
| Cindy Wright Page 109 | |
| 23. | The Board will consider approving the minutes of the September 14, 1998, regular meeting. |
| George Hobson Page 125 | |
| 24. | The Board will consider approving a special-called meeting for a Public Hearing on the 1998 Tax Rate. |
| Rick Berry, Bill Carpenter Page 127 | |
| 25. | The Board will consider approving the district's legislative priorities. |
| Rick Berry, George Hobson, John Fourqurean Page 129 | |
| 26. | The Board will consider site locations and architect assignments for new schools. |
| Richard Swain Page 131 | |
| 27. | The Board will consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, termination, discharges and leaves of absence. [This item may be discussed in executive session.] |
| Executive Session | |
| Rick Berry Page 139 | |
| 28. | There will be an executive session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq. |
| Section 551.071 - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law. | |
| Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. | |
| Section 551.073 - For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation. | |
| Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. | |
| Section 551.075 - To receive information from employees or to ask questions of employees. | |
| Section 551.076 - To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. | |
| Section 551.082 - For the purpose of considering discipline of a public school child or children or to hear a complaint by an employee against another employee if the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing. | |
| Section 551.083 - For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the Board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups in connection with consultation agreements provided for by Section 13.901 of the Texas Education Code. | |
| Section 551.084 - For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness. | |
On this 5th day of October, 1998, this notice was mailed or faxed to news media, who had previously requested such notice; was broadcast on Warner Cable channel 16; and a copy was posted on the window in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Instructional Support Center at 4:00 p.m.
| Richard E. Berry, Superintendent |
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