Board Agenda 12

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Thursday, December 10, 1998
Committee-of-the-whole Meeting - 6:00 P.M.
AGENDA SUMMARY

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a committee-of-the- whole session on Thursday, December 10, 1998, in the Board Room of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Instructional Support Center, 10300 Jones Road, Houston, Texas, for the purpose of reviewing that portion of the December 14, 1998 school board agenda designated as Action Items and to hear designated reports and recognitions. No action will be taken at this meeting. The meeting is open to all who wish to attend and hear the matters discussed.

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:

Executive Session
		Carol Oman Page 9
4.		The internal auditor will meet with the Board in executive session to review internal audit activities for the months of September through November 1998. [This item will be handled during the Special-called meeting on Thursday, 12/10/98 at 5:30 p.m.]

Reports
		Dan Boggio, George Hobson Page 25
11.		The administration will report on the Construction Management Delivery System as authorized through Senate Bill No's 1 and 583 for the Cy-Fair High School Additions and Renovations construction project. (Thursday)

		Bobbie Warner Page 51
14.		The administration will provide a summary report of the SAT and ACT results for the 1998 seniors. (Thursday)


15.		The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board: Page 53, 55
a. b.		The administration will report on the district's response to the Feedback Report from the Texas Quality Award application process. The administration will report on legislative, State Board of Education, and Texas School Alliance activities.
Action Items
Proposed Consensus Items
		Carolyn Spillane Page 57
16.		The Board will consider approving the TAAS Exit Level Tutorial Class Schedule for spring 1999.

		Deanna Swenke Page 61
17.		The Board will consider approving the date for the annual goal setting workshop: February 26 and 27, 1999, Instructional Support Center.

		George Hobson Page 65
18.		The Board will consider approving annual contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #98-10-4423R Pressure vessel repair and general welding #98-10-4424R Structural pest control services #98-10-4425 Ceiling tile #98-10-4431R Swimming pool chemicals and supplies #98-10-4433 V-belts #98-10-4434R Elevator maintenance #98-11-4443 Fine paper #98-11-4444 Repair parts for AV, computer and miscellaneous office equipment

		George Hobson Page 79
19.		The Board will consider approving bids for the recommended vendors as follows: #98-10-4435 CNC lathe for Cypress Springs High School #98-10-4436 Vocational shop equipment #98-10-4439 Personnel lift #98-11-4445FP CFISD football stadium synthetic turf

		George Hobson, Eyvone Stricklin Page 89
20.		The Board will consider approving the following Food Service bids: #98-11-4441 Recycling equipment

		David Sanders Page 93
21.		The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

		George Hobson Page 101
22.		The Board will consider approving a DOT Drug Testing Consortium resolution between Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and the Harris County Department of Education.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
		Cindy Wright Page 103
23.		The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 27, 1998, special-called meeting.

		Cindy Wright Page 107
24.		The Board will consider approving the minutes of the November 5, 1998, special-called meeting.

		Cindy Wright Page 111
25.		The Board will consider approving the minutes of the November 9, 1998, regular meeting.

		George Hobson, Becky Knight, Dave Pritchard Page 119
26.		The Board will consider approving the auditor's report on the district's fiscal year ending August 31, 1998, as required by provision of the Single Audit Act of 1984, U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-128.

		George Hobson, Becky Knight, Dave Pritchard Page 121
27.		The Board will consider approving the district's 1998 comprehensive annual financial report and accept the auditor's report on the district's general purpose financial statements for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1998.

		George Hobson Page 123
28.		The Board will consider approving the purchase of property and the site location for junior high school #12. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

		Bill Carpenter Page 125
29.		The Board will consider approving on first reading a portion of policies from TASB Update 59. BDB (Legal) Board Internal Organization: Internal Committees BJCD (Legal) Superintendent Evaluation BJCD (Exhibit) Superintendent: Evaluation BP (Legal) Administrative Regulations BP (Local) Administrative Regulations CCA (Legal) Local Revenue Sources Bond Issues CDA (Legal) Other Revenues Investments CDB (Legal) Other Revenues: Sale, Lease, or Exchange of School-Owned Property CH (Legal) Purchasing and Acquisition CMD (Legal) Equipment and Supplies Management: Instructional Materials Care and Accounting CNA (Legal) Transportation Management: Student Transportation CNB (Legal) Transportation Management: School-Owned Vehicles CRE (Legal) Insurance and Annuities Management: Workers' Compensation CRE (Local) Insurance and Annuities Management: Workers' Compensation CS (Legal) Facility Standards CV (Legal) Facilities Construction DBA (Legal) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Credentials and Records DHC (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse DHC (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse DHC (Exhibits) Employee Standards of Conduct: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse DK (Local) Assignment and Schedules DNA (Legal) Performance Appraisal: Evaluation of Teachers DNB (Legal) Performance Appraisal: Evaluation of Other Professional Employees DNB (Exhibits) Performance Appraisal: Evaluation of Other Professional Employees DP (Legal) Personnel Positions EHAA (Legal) Basic Instructional Program Required Instruction (All Levels) EHAB (Legal) Basic Instructional Program: Required Instruction (Elementary) EHAC (Legal) Basic Instructional Program: Required Instruction (Secondary) EI (Legal) Academic Achievement EIE (Legal) Academic Achievement: Retention and Promotion EIF (Legal) Academic Achievement: Graduation EIF (Exhibit) Academic Achievement: Graduation FD (Legal) Admissions and Attendance FDA (Legal) Admissions and Attendance Interdistrict Transfers FDAA (Legal) Interdistrict Transfers Public Education Grants FDC (Legal) Admissions and Attendance Compulsory Attendance FFAB (Legal) Health Requirements and Services Immunizations FFAD (Legal) Health Requirements and Services: Communicable Diseases FFAD (Exhibit) Health Requirements and Services: Communicable Diseases FFAD (Local) Health Requirements and Services: Communicable Diseases FM (Legal) Student Activities FN (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities FNC (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Conduct FNCJ (Legal) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse FO (Local) Student Discipline GBA (Legal) Public Information Program: Access to Public Information GRA (Legal) Relations with Governmental Entities: Local Governmental Authorities GRA (Local) Relations with Governmental Entities: Local Governmental Authorities

		Pam Wells Page 127
30.		The Board will consider approving the proposed 1999-2000 school calendar.



		Sheri Franklin Page 129
31.		The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 1998-99 through 2000-01.

		John Fourqurean Page 133
32.		The Board will consider approving recommendations for attendance boundary changes for Jersey Village High School and Cypress Falls High School for the 1999-00 school year.

		John Fourqurean Page 135
33.		The Board will consider approving recommendations for attendance boundary changes for Hamilton Elementary School and Moore Elementary School for the 1999-00 school year.

		Leonard Brautigam Page 137
34.		The Board will consider approving a waiver of Policy EIAA (Local): Grading Process to Parents: Examinations, allowing high school students exempting 1998 fall semester exams four (4) absences rather than three (3) absences as policy states due to three (3) floods affecting Cypress-Fairbanks School Independent District. [This item will be handled during the Special-called meeting on Thursday, 12/10/98 at 5:30 p.m.]

		Leonard Brautigam Page 139
35.		The Board will consider approving the 1999 Harris County Constable Contracts for contracted services provided to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.

		Bill Carpenter Page 149
36.		The Board will consider approving the 1999 Harris County Constable Contracts for contracted services provided to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to implement the DARE Program.

		Richard Swain Page 157
37.		The Board will consider approval of personnel recommendations, inclusive of employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations and leaves of absence. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Board Discussion
		Board Members Page 165
38.		The Board will receive information from the school attorney regarding Isiah G. bnf Sandra Brown v. Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, TEA Docket No. 048-SE-1048. [This item will be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.075.]



		Rick Berry Page 167
39.		The Board will consider the superintendent's evaluation. [This item will be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
Executive Session
	Rick Berry Page 169
40.	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 7th day of December, 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